Gale

Denny

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Gale D. Denny of Sag Harbor passed away peacefully with her family by her side at Stony Brook Southampton Hospital on February 26, 2025.  Gale was born and raised in the Village of Sag Harbor and was a graduate of Pierson High School.

Gale married Frederick Denny in 1960 and together they began raising their family in Water Mill.  After short stays in Florida and California, Fred and Gale settled in her beloved Sag Harbor.

After graduating high school, Gale worked at the County Center in Riverhead.  Once her children were raised, Gale worked for many years in both the Southampton and East Hampton Public Schools as a cafeteria assistant.

One of Gale's favorite activities included going to the beach.  As a young girl she would walk to the beach at Baron's Cove and as an adult Gale loved taking her family to Flying Point and Sagg Main beaches, and of course Long Beach.  Gale thoroughly enjoyed her church community and was a member of the Hamptons Christian Fellowship, formerly Community Bible Church, for nearly thirty years.  She also had a huge heart for animals, having many pets over her lifetime.  Gale adored animals, and most special to her heart was her dog, Teddy.

Gale was predeceased by her husband.  She is survived by five children: Joanne Westervelt (Jon), Maria Huether (Chris), Paul Denny (Sarah), David Denny, Joseph Denny (Julie).  Twelve grandchildren: James Huether, Amanda Iacono-Gesa, Eric Huether, Marissa Iacono, Ryan Huether, Christina Huether, Vanessa Denny, Katie Iacono, Kaylee Denny, Benjamin Huether, Bryan Denny and Vivian Denny.  Five great-grandchildren:  Rowan, Dane, Salvadore, Duke and Marilena.  She also leaves behind her brother,  Bruce Backlund.  A funeral service was held on March 1st at Hamptons Christian Fellowship.

Gale was a beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.  She will be deeply missed.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Sag Harbor Ambulance, Sag Harbor Fire Department, Hamptons Christian Fellowship, ARF or Southampton Animal Shelter.