CRISFIELD - George William Gaston, of Crisfield, and formerly of York County, Pa., died Monday, June 13, 2016 at his home. Born in York County, Pa., on Aug. 17, 1927, he was a son of the late Edgar and Sarah Campbell Gaston. He had been making his home in Crisfield since 1997. He obtained his B.S. Degree from Rutgers University and was a retired accountant controller. He was also a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of World War II. A member of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary in Crisfield, he loved animals, boating, fishing, and gardening. He is survived by his wife of 13 years, Thelma E. Gaston of Crisfield; a son, Colby T. Gaston of Scranton, Pa.; four step-children, Vanessa Adams of Ocean Pines, Md., Theresa Thoene of St. Louis, Richard Lovett of Parsonsburg, Md., and Phillip Jones of Salisbury, Md.; a brother, Edgar Gaston of Pittsburgh; three grandchildren, Tabitha, Arley, and Jed; six great-grandchildren, Savanna, Emily, Christina, Ashley, Rebecca, and Anni; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his first wife, Gwendoline Taylor Gaston in 2000; a son, Ashley C. Gaston in 2000; a brother, Robert Gaston; and a sister, Helene Miller. A graveside memorial service with military honors was Saturday, June 18, 2016 at 1 p.m. at Sunnyridge Memorial Park in Crisfield. Rev. Howard Travers officiated. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Coastal Hospice, P.O. Box 1733, Salisbury, MD 21802-1733; or Griffin Pond Animal Shelter, 967 Griffin Pond Road, South Abington Township, PA 18411. To send condolences, please visit www.bradshawandsonsfuneralhome.com