Gail M. Frank

Constableville- Gail M. Frank, 80, a former longtime resident of James St., and more recently of the Holland Patent area, passed away on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at Sunset Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Boonville, where she had resided since 2024.

Gail was born in Constableville, on July 24, 1945, a daughter of Robert and Martha Kelly Frank. Part of her childhood was spent in Constableville, where she attended school. Later her family relocated to East Rochester, where she attended and graduated from East Rochester High School.

Throughout her life, Gail was employed as a waitress and bar tender. As a teenager during the summer, she was employed for her aunt and uncle, Red and Rosie McPhilmy, at their club, on the Hogsback Road, near Boonville and was also employed at the Cross Roads Bar and Restaurant, Turin.

On February 19, 1966, Gail was united in marriage with James A. Samson, at St. Mary’s church, Constableville. Afterwards the couple lived in Constableville, before living in Macedon, NY for a time, where she enjoyed her employment at Checko’s Bar and Grill.

Later the couple returned to Constableville, where she was employed for several years at Hotel Parquet. Her last employment for many years was at the Buffalo Head Restaurant, Forestport,

Gail was a member of St. Mary’s Church, Constableville.

Gail’s number one hobby was doting over her grandchildren and shaping them into the witty characters they’ve become today. In addition she greatly enjoyed gardening, and tending to the family home on James St. Although she claimed to not like animals, her daughter’s dogs were often found snuggled up next to Gail.

She is survived by three daughters, Shannon and son in law John Gavin, Holland Patent, Janine (Taras) Kowalewsky, Boonville, Amy Samson and partner, Doug Dorrity, Boonville; her cherished grandchildren, Kaitlyn (Cody) and Noah (Nicole) Roberts and their children, (Gail’s great grandchildren), Ellena and Titus Roberts. She was predeceased by a grandson, Dalton Dorrity, on May 20, 2017. Also surviving are additional grandchildren; Maxwell (Mackenzie) Dorrity and John R. Gavin; siblings, Jeanne Wooding, Highmarket, Diane Frank, Raleigh, NC, Becky Shearer, Robert J. (Doreen) Frank, Jr and Kelly (Donna) Frank.

Gail’s family wishes to extend a special heartfelt note of thanks and great appreciation of the C-Wing staff and entire staff at Sunset Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Boonville, for the kind and compassionate care which they gave to Gail. To quote her family, “the staff at Sunset radiated love and concern directly from their hearts.”

A prayer service will be at 10:00 A.M., on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at Trainor Funeral Home, Inc. 143 Schuyler St. Boonville, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 A.M. at St. Mary’s Church, Constableville, with Rev. Daniel Chapin, as celebrant. Interment will be in the spring, in St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Constableville. Calling hours are Monday, March 9, from 4-7 P.M. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the resident activities fund, at Sunset Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, 232 Academy St. Boonville, NY 13309.