QUEENSBURY – Arthur J. “Art” Rivers, 74, of Vermont Avenue, went to be with his beloved wife, Shirley, on Sunday, July 7, 2013.
Born on September 20, 1938, in South Glens Falls, he was the son of the late Richard M. and Rose (Butler) Rivers.
Art was a 1957 graduate of South Glens Falls High School and on July 19, 1958, he married the love of his life, Shirley M. Dashnaw. She passed away in 1993.
For over 30 years, Art worked a job he loved as a welder at Chase Bag in the town of Moreau. He was an avid bowler with the Ivy League and enjoyed deer hunting in the Catskills with his family Art was also excellent at throwing horseshoes. He cherished the time he spent with his family camping in Minerva.
Art could play the harmonica by ear, all he needed was to listen to the song and he could play it. More recently, he enjoyed his Facebook family. They kept him connected. Art had a wonderful sense of humor and loved being around people. Whenever he met someone, he never forgot them and made them feel important.
Besides his wife and parents, he was predeceased by his daughter, Shirley Rivers and a son, John Rivers, three brothers, LaRoy “Pat” Rivers, Wayne Rivers and David Rivers and his sister, Priscilla Crum.
Survivors include his children, Priscilla Dearborn and her husband, Willie of Corinth, Arthur E. Rivers and his wife, Joan of Fort Edward, Kristine Flores and her husband, Conrad of Texas and Timothy Rivers and his wife, Mary of Florida; 14 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; his brother, Leeward Rivers of South Glens Falls and Harry Rivers and his wife, Addie of South Glens Falls; his sister, Rose Brown and her husband, Gary of Salem and Wanda Maier and her husband, Duane of Texas; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Friends may call on Thursday, July 11, 2013, from 3 to 7 pm, at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.
Funeral services will follow at 7 pm on Thursday, at the funeral home.
Burial will be next to his wife, Shirley at Union Cemetery, at a later date, at the convenience of the family.
Memorial donations may be sent to the West Glens Falls Emergency Squad, 86 Luzerne Road, Queensbury, NY 12804.
Online condolences may be left by visiting www.carletonfuneralhome.net.
Art was such a kind,gentle, man. I graduated with Artie in 1957 and he was so sweet. I met Shirley at our 30th reunion and she was just perfect for Art. Both were so happy and we all had a good time. I was sorry when Shirley died and sent a note to Artie. Everyone in our class loved Art. He was always smiling and friendly to all. My husband and I went to our 50th reunion and met up with Art. I had my picture taken with Art. I loved his pony tail. He said he was growing it for “lOCKS OF LOVE”. He was truly a wonderful gentle man. We were all lucky to have him in our lives. claudia
I will miss you on FB with all of your encouraging comments. Am glad we were able to get in touch again. Tell everyone up there hey for me and i will see you all again when its time. Til then God Speed Uncle Art love you.
i was shocked to see arts obituary. art,his brother lee, pete walsh and myself were close friends as teenagers and worked at millers bowling ally in glens falls.after work for i think 10 cents a game we had hot dogs at ‘louies’,i think that was the name.i miss the youth we all had,and the close companionship. i am sorry for your loss lee…dan, buffalo new york
Iknow my brother in law and sister are together now. He missed my sister dearly. We’re sorry we are not near the family, my neices and nephews during this time. Love Uncle Dan and Aunt Meg. North Carolina