HUDSON FALLS – Bertha Marie (Lewis) Ingraham, 93, of Locust Street, Hudson Falls passed away on Monday, July 29, 2019.
Born on February 23, 1926 in Hudson Falls, she was the daughter of the late George Henry and Gertrude Mae (Beaudoin) Lewis.
Bertha married her High School Sweetheart, John Herbert Ingraham (the son of Herbert L. and Susan (Baker) Ingraham) on March 23, 1946 at the First Baptist Church in Hudson Falls. They were married for 69 years (18 days short of 70 years) up to the day John Herbert Ingraham passed on March 5, 2016. They celebrated their honeymoon on Garnet Lake in Garnet Lake, NY.
Bertha was employed in 1944 doing clerical work for The Griffin Lumber Co. of Hudson Falls. In 1945, she was employed by The Imperial Paint and Pigment Company in Queensbury, also doing clerical work.
Bertha was a devoted and loving mother of six children: Jack Edward Ingraham, Robert Lewis Ingraham, Gerald Elliot Ingraham, Jane Eileen Barsukoff, Diane Marie Cabral and Katherine Elaine Jones.
Bertha’s favorite pastimes involved family gatherings, cooking, baking her favorite “Never Fail Chocolate Cake”, a family recipe which was handed down from her mother (from whom was handed down by her mother). She also enjoyed having Fish Fry’s with her famous cottage cheese pancakes and spoiling all her grandchildren with love.
She was predeceased by her husband, John Herbert Ingraham; her parents, George Henry and Gertrude Mae (Beaudoin) Lewis; and her siblings, George Lewis, Donald Lewis and Violet (Lewis) Cox.
Survivors include: her sister, Nancy (Lewis) Hutyanszki; her children, Jack Edward Ingraham, Robert Lewis Ingraham, Gerald Elliot Ingraham, Jane Eileen Barsukoff, Diane Marie Cabral and Katherine Elaine Jones; her 17 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
At the request of Bertha, there will be no services.
My mother was a saint!! She always put everyone’s needs above her own!! I hold the highest respect for her!! She was a loyal devoted wife and mother!! You couldn’t ask for a more loving mom!! We all miss you mom very much!! You will always be in our hearts and not a day will go by without us thinking of you!! R.I.P. mom.
So sorry for your loss. I still have a few memories of playing out in the yard when we were young (really young). Always brings a smile to my face.
My sincere and loving condolences to Nancy and the rest of Bertha’s family. May God be with you all during this difficult time. My love to all. – Barb
My reply will be in the form of a letter written to my mother.
Dear Mom,
I miss you so much! I miss the warm hugs and embraces. I believe you and I had a special bond nobody could break. Mom, you helped me through the toughest times in my life that were our secrets alone. I will always remember how you took care of my kids, your grandchildren while I was in the hospital giving birth to your next grandchild. Please save a place in Heaven for us. We love you very much!!
Endless Love,
Diane & Family