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James Wray Kearns

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KearnsFORT EDWARD – James Wray Kearns, 98, of Bradley Ave., went into the arms of the Lord and his beloved Genevieve, on Tuesday, April 30, 2013 at the Glens Falls Hospital. 

Born on March 29, 1915, in Syracuse, he was the son of the late John and Leona (Wray) Kearns.

 Jim was a 1934 graduate of Central High School and a star forward on the Centinary Methodist Church basketball team, both in Syracuse.  After high school, Jim attended Lincoln Welding School, graduating in 1935.  He then worked for Allied Chemical and Dye (Solvay) in their apprentice training program and also completed the Foreman Ship Training Program. 

In 1940, he became a welding instructor for the National Youth Administration and eventually became a Regional Supervisor, covering all of New York State and the New England States.   Jim was a decorated Veteran, enlisting in the US Navy, where he taught welding and was a US Navy Shipfitter First Class. He was stationed in the European Theater during WWII and in 1946, received an Honorable Discharge.

Jim married the love of his life, Genevieve (Passineau) DuPell, on August 4, 1949, embarking on a forty-five year journey of love and devotion with his Gen.

He was a sixty-seven year member of the Plumbers and Steamfitters Local #773, working for many companies throughout the United States and the world, including Turkey, Greenland, Mexico and South America.  He was also self-employed for many years.

Jim was a lifelong learner, earning degrees from California Poly Institute, ICS Correspondence School in Pennsylvania, Lincoln Welding School, General Electric Welding School, Oswego Extension Center in Albany, State University College at Oswego, Adirondack Community College and Purdue University. 

Jim obtained his NYS Public School teaching certification in metal trades (welding and fabrication) and his adult education teaching certification.  He went to work for the Warren Washington BOCES in 1966 where he combined his love of teaching and his desire to help both youths and adults.  He taught welding, retiring in 1976.  Jim was very proud of his efforts to organize the Teachers into the Adirondack Cooperative Teacher’s Association and was their first President and Chief Negotiator.  He returned to BOCES in his later years, working as a substitute until his 90th birthday.

Jim was very active in retirement, playing golf, hunting, fishing and always lending a helping hand to his large family and many friends.  He loved to travel and especially enjoyed his last trip, a mountain climbing excursion to Colorado.  Jim loved taking camping trips with his beloved wife.  He was also an avid NY Yankee Fan.  Jim  will always be remembered for his humor, quick wit, Irish charm and mostly true tales.   

In addition to his parents and his late wife, Genevieve, Jim was predeceased by his brothers, John and Edward Kearns and his sisters, Delores Spring, Thelma Redmond and Geraldine Dewitt; his stepsons, G. Patrick DuPell and Eugene L. DuPell; his grandsons, James P. DuPell  and Mark L. DuPell; and one great grandson, James P. Hinchliffe.

 

He is survived by one sister, Ruth VanDorpe of Lakeland FL; one son, James (Linda) Walton Kearns of Apopka FL;

one daughter in law, Theresa DuPell; nephews , Raymond and Alan Dewitt, James Spring, Robert Van Dorpe;

niece, Jo Ann Vancor; his grandchildren, James (Andrea) Walton Kearns Jr of Syracuse, Kelli (Eric) Puccio of Denver CO, Scott (Darlene) Kearns of Ft Lauderdale FL, Theresa (David) Pratt of Fort Edward,  Marie (Anthony) Caschera of Mechanicville, Patricia (Rocco) Denino of Glens Falls, Gisele (Brian) Freed of Centennial CO, Annette Orsini of South Glens Falls, Michelle (Timothy) Place of Gansevoort, David (Olga) DuPell of Grass Valley CA, Carole (Niel) Nielson of Saratoga Springs; a granddaughter in law, Leigh (Bill) Cenate of Hudson Falls;  great grandchildren, Deborah (Michael) Greco of Hartford, Stephen Caschera of Clifton Park, Todd Caschera of Mechanicville, Emily (Craig) Blowers of Clifton Park, Jill (Brian) Lacque of Hudson Falls, Melissa (Matt) LaPan of Hudson Falls, James, Alison,  Abigail  and Thomas Freed,  all of Centennial CO, Melina Orsini of Fort Edward, Frank Orsini of Lakewood CO, Katherine, Meghan, Christine and  Alyssa Place, all of Gansevoort, Emma and Evan DuPell of Los Angeles CA, Julie Nielsen of Cranford NJ, Matt (Laura) Nielsen of Ridgewood NJ;  great-great grandchildren;  Alec, Madison and Nikolas Kearns, Jacqueline Puccio, Madeline and Liam Kearns,  Matt and Dillon Hinchliffe, Sophia and Isabella Greco, Elliot and Kyra Goga, Tyler and Trevor Nielsen, Ayva Caschera, Karleigh, Katelynn and Joseph LaPan, Bryant Freed Valdez. 

 

Friends may call on Friday, May 3, 2013, from 4 to 7 p.m., at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 9 a.m. on Saturday, May 4, 2013 at the funeral home, with the Rev. Thomas Babiuch, pastor of St. Mary’s/St. Paul’s Church in Hudson Falls, officiating.

The Rite of Committal will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery in the town of Fort Edward.

Following the cemetery services, all are welcome to a gathering at McManus Hall, located adjacent to St. Mary’s/St. Paul’s Church in Hudson Falls.

The family wishes to thank the wonderful caregivers at Plumeria Adult Home and the nurses and staff at the Glens Falls Hospital, for being so kind and caring to  Jim and his family.

Donations in Jim’s name may be sent to the Alzheimer’s Association, Northeastern NY Chapter, 4 Pine West Plaza, Suite 405, Albany, NY 12205 or the ALS Association Upstate New York Chapter,  890 Seventh North Street, Ste. 108,  Liverpool, New York 13088

Condolences may be made by visiting www.carletonfuneralhome.net.

Joseph Watson

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WatsonADAMSVILLE – Joseph Watson, 59, of County Route 43, passed away unexpectedly, at the Glens Falls Hospital, surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, April 28, 2013.

Born on September 9, 1953, in Whitehall, he was the son of Walter Watson and the late Ruth (White) Watson.

Joseph grew up in South Glens Falls and graduated from South Glens Falls High School, in 1971.  Right out of high school, he pursued his  love of aviation and earned his single engine pilot’s license.

On October 11, 1980, he married Wendy Springer at the Immaculate Conception Church in Corinth.  After his marriage, Joseph and Wendy moved to their current home in Adamsville, where they raised their three children. 

Joseph was employed in the auto body profession his whole life.   Most recently he worked for his good friend David Ure at  Collision Plus.   He was an avid sports fan, but football was his passion, especially his beloved Dallas Cowboys.  Joseph also enjoyed watching the NY Yankee’s play.  He loved traveling to Vegas, Lake Tahoe, Key West and visiting family in Maine.  His favorite saying for his wife was, “You plan it, I’ll do it”.  Most of all, his family was the center of his life, he lived to be with them and to make them happy.    Joseph was a wonderful husband, an awesome father and will be greatly missed by his family and his many friends.

In addition to his mother, he was predeceased by his sister, Beverly Chamblee.

Joseph is survived by his loving wife of 33 years, Wendy Watson of Adamsville; his three children, Samantha Watson, Michael Watson and Matthew Watson, all of Adamsville; his father, Walter Watson of Queensbury; his siblings, Rosann Curran and her husband, John of Queensbury, John Watson and his wife, Sandy of Glens Falls, Walter Watson and his wife, Pat of Bangor Maine, Barbara Reynolds of Queensbury; Sandra LaBerge of Florida, Patricia Gilligan of Vermont and Deannie White of Sudbury, Vermont; his goddaughter and niece, Jamie Chan of Honolulu, Hawaii; his nephews, Joseph, Steve  and Jeff Watson of Bangor, Maine; and several other nieces, nephews and cousins.

Friends may call on Thursday, May 2nd from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.

Services will be private for the family.

Memorial donations may be sent to the Bay Ridge Rescue Squad, 1109 Ridge Rd, Queensbury, NY 12804.

Condolences may be made by visiting www.carletonfuneralhome.net.

Mrs. Mabel Ingraham

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Ingraham, jackieQUEENSBURY – Mrs. Mabel Ingraham, best known by all as Jackie, died Saturday (April 27, 2013) at The Pines Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Glens Falls, after a short illness.

 Jackie was born December 18, 1927, in Hudson Falls, the daughter of the late Joseph and Florence (Lewis) Jackson.

 Jackie was a retired office administrator for the local radio station WWSC. For the last 43 years she was married to the love of her life Frank Ingraham.  Jackie along with Frank’s family, his mother Mary and her husband, Mike Murdock, his sister Lila and her husband, Cornie Rabine) did everything together for decades; vacations, dancing, horses, golf, and of course the Elks. They were a couple made in heaven, although they never had children. They loved their nieces and nephews and all their children. Jackie had many friends but she was blessed with two longtime friends, Ellen “Pat” Patter and Beverly Legault.

 Jackie was preceded in death by husband of 42 years, Frank Ingraham.; her father and mother Joseph and Florence Jackson; sister and brother in law, Edward and Catherine Napier and her sister in law, Lila Rabine.

 Survivors include three cousins Joyce Wantuch, Jean Schmid, and Bertha Lewis Ingraham; her nieces, Christine Louder, Missy Rabine, Lisa Morris, Leigh Toomey; nephews James Napier, Joseph Napier, David Napier, Robert Rabine, Michael Rabine, and James Gitto,

 Friends and family may call from 5-7 p.m. on Tuesday (today) at Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.

 Funeral Services will be conducted at 11 am on Wednesday at the United Methodist Church of Hudson Falls,   227 Main Street in Hudson Falls.

 Interment will follow at Union Cemetery in the town of Fort Edward,

 The family has suggested donations to the Glens Fall Hospital Guild, 100 Park Street, Glens Falls, NY 12801. .

 Condolences may be sent to www.carletonfuneralhome.net.

 

Ora D. Bombard

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HUDSON FALLS – Ora D. Bombard, 72, of Ninth Avenue, went into the arms of the Lord, at her home, on Sunday, April 28, 2013.

Born on May 20, 1940, in Fort Ann, she was the daughter of the late Sandy and Edith (Granger) Brownell.

On January 5, 1957, she married Robert F. Bombard in Fort Ann.  He passed away on July 22, 1987, after 30 years of marriage.

She was an active, lifelong member of the Hudson Falls United Methodist Church.

After raising her seven children, Ora, was very proud to have continued her education.  She enjoyed tending to her roses and tulips in the flower gardens around her home.  Ora had a big heart, who always had room for anyone.   She was always loving and caring to her family, friends and to all those around her.  Ora was a wonderful cook, who enjoyed holiday meals with her family.   Family was the center of her life.  She was a wonderful mother, a loving and supportive grandmother and caring sister.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was predeceased by her brothers, Edward Brownell, Harlis Brownell, Robert Brownell, William Brownell and Theodore Brownell.

She is survived by her seven children, Debra Bullard and her husband, Steven of Lake George, Roberta Bombard of Hudson Falls, Daniel Bombard and his wife, Donna of Hudson Falls, Robert F. Bombard, Jr. of Hudson Falls, Diane Howard and her husband, Blanton of North Carolina, Rebecca Cleveland and her husband, John of Warrensburg and William Bombard of Hudson Falls; her five grandchildren, Daniel Bombard, Jr.,  David Bombard, Vanessa Kelly, Regina Kelly and Ryan Bombard; her two sisters, Rosella Beebe of Hudson Falls and Julia Bombard of Hudson Falls; her brother Albert Brownell and his wife, Sheila of Hudson Falls; her sisters in law, Joan Brownell of South Glens Falls, Nancy Brownell of Hudson Falls and Gail Brownell; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Calling hours will be on Friday, May 3, 2013, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Saturday, at the Hudson Falls United Methodist Church, 227 Main St, Hudson Falls, NY 12839.

Burial will follow at Brown Cemetery, Tripoli Road in West Fort Ann.

Donations may be sent to the Hudson Falls United Methodist Church, 227 Main St, Hudson Falls, NY 12839.

Condolences can be made online by visiting www.carletonfuneralhome.net.

Lorraine Norma Jenkins

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Jenkins, LorraineFENIMORE & HUDSON FALLS – Lorraine Norma Jenkins, 91, formerly of Fenimore and Hudson Falls, passed away peacefully on Sunday April 28, 2013, at Glens Falls Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.

 Born on October 28, 1921, in Fenimore, she was the daughter of John J. and Helen (LaPoint) Dickinson Sr.    After graduating from Hudson Falls High School, on August 24, 1940, she married the love of her life, Preston L. Jenkins.  Together they owned and operated Jenkins Used Auto parts until their retirement in 1977.

 Family was by far the most important thing in Lorraine’s life.  She cherished every moment spent with them.  She looked forward to Sunday dinners, family parties and just talking and reminiscing about the past. 

 Besides her parents, Lorraine was predeceased in death by her husband, Preston L. Jenkins; two daughters Patricia Lee Jenkins, Lois Jeanne Willis; sister, Betty Meade;  a “Special” sister, Angela  Dickinson; her brothers, John Dickinson, Myron Dickinson, and Thomas Dickinson; and grandchildren, Michael Willis, Misty Willis, and Nicole Jenkins.

 She is survived by eight loving children; Florence Beecher and her husband, Michael of South Glens Falls, Preston L Jenkins Jr. and his wife, Mary of South Glens Falls, Catherine Fleming and her husband Ken of Glens Falls, Lorry Malan and her husband, John of Hudson Falls, Albert Jenkins of West Fort Ann, Timothy Jenkins and his wife, Cindy of Fort Ann, Trudi Moyer and her husband, Douglas of South Glens Falls, and Beth Simpson and her husband, Vincent of Philmont; a son in law, Charles Willis;  her sisters, Rita Porteous, Sally Gleason, Patricia Havens, and Virginia Hill; and brother in law, Theodore Meade. 

 Lorraine was the proud and loving grandmother to thirty two grandchildren, sixty (soon to be 61) great-grandchildren and ten (soon to be 11) great-great grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

 Friends may call today (Monday) from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.

 Funeral Services will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Jeffrey Stratton, pastor of South Glens Falls United Methodist Church, officiating.

 Burial will follow at Union Cemetery in the town of Fort Edward.

 Lorraine’s family suggests that memorial donations be made to the Fort Edward Rescue Squad, Inc., P.O. Box 226, Fort Edward, NY or the Hudson Falls American Legion Post 574, Pearl St., Hudson Falls, NY  12839.

 Condolences may be left by visiting www.carletonfuneralhome.net.

Judith Lenore Steele

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WOODGRIDGE. VA – Judith Lenore Steele, 59, of Woodbridge, Virginia, passed away in her residence on Friday, April 19, 2013.

She was born on July 1, 1953, in Glens Falls, New York to the late Clarence Wood and Eleanor Terry Green and is survived by her beloved step-father Stanley R. Green, Sr. 

Ms. Steele traveled throughout the United States following her marriage to Robert Douglas Steele, Jr. who was in the Navy and retired in Virginia.  She enjoyed her work in new home sales, cooking, bowling and playing bingo and cards.  She adored spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.

She is survived by her children, Lisa Kaiser and her husband Christopher of Nokesville, Virginia, Michael Steele and his fiancée Janie Reed of Manassas, Virginia, Jennifer Clements and her husband Douglas of Moyock, North Carolina, Jessica McAdams and her husband Matthew of Triangle, Virginia, Matthew Steele, Sr. and his wife Kate of Lynchburg, Virginia, Adam Steele and Jacob Steele both of Woodbridge, Virginia; her sisters, Sandy Wood of Woodbridge, Virginia, Mary Mills of Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, Susan Heiser of Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania, Kelly (Green) Wells of Mansfield, Massachusetts; her brother Stanley Green, Jr. of Wilton, New York; her extended sisters Vicki Goodspeed of S. Glens Falls, New York and Colleen Bourdeau of Corinth, New York; her grandchildren, Bryana Kaiser, Emma Kaiser, Noelle Kaiser, Chase Kaiser, Gwenyth Reed, Zachery Steele, Gabriel Steele, Sophia Steele, Colby Clements, Isabella Taylor, Cloey Taylor, Kyleigh Clements, Brendan Dunn, Noah McAdams, and Matthew “Ryan” Steele, Jr.; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

Family and friends are welcome to attend a Memorial Gathering from 1 until 3 p.m. Saturday, May 4, 2013, at Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street, Hudson Falls, New York.

A Memorial Service will immediately follow at 3 p.m. at the funeral home.

Burial will take place at the convenience of the family.

Memorial donations may be made to the charity of one’s choice.

Condolences may be emailed to carletonfuneralhome.net

 An online guestbook and tribute wall are available at www.foundandsons.com.

Dorothy Roods Nolin

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FORT EDWARD – Dorothy Roods Nolin, 87, went to be with her eternal family, especially her son, John, on Sunday, April 21, 2013, at the Glens Falls Hospital.

Born on March 26, 1926, in Fort Edward, she was the daughter of the late Amos J. and Effie J. (Hesketh) Roods.

Ms. Nolin was a 1944 graduate of Fort Edward High School.

She was a communicant of St. Mary’s/ St. Paul’s Church in HudsonFalls.

Dorothy’s first love was her family.  She enjoyed Popit on the Ipad, and watching her Yankee’s games and NASCAR races.  She also enjoyed the Game Show Network and the Casino.  Most of all, she loved getting together with family, her grandchildren and family vacations.

Besides her parents, she was predeceased by one son, John M. Nolin, her three brothers, Chester, Raymond and Howard Roods and two sisters, Elsie and Doris, and her son in law, Keith.

Survivors include three sons, William A. Nolin, Jr., and his wife, Dina of Fort Edward, Timothy J. Nolin and his wife, Kelly of South Glens Falls and Michael D. Nolin and his significant other, Rosie and her son, Brady of Hudson Falls; her three daughters, Susan J. Georgia of Glens Falls, Debra E. Nolin and her significant other, Joe Savoia, Jr., of Fort Edward and Jo Ann Carpenter and her husband, Michael of South Glens Falls; and three grandchildren, Jeremy John Nolin, Britney Nolin and Nathan Nolin.

Friends may call from 2 to 3 p.m.  on Thursday, April 25, 2013,  at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in HudsonFalls.

Funeral services will be conducted at 3 p.m. on Thursday, at the funeral home, with the Rev. Thomas Babiuch, pastor of St. Mary’s/St. Paul’s Church, officiating.

The Rite of Committal will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery in the town of Fort Edward.

The family suggests memorials in the form of donations be sent to the American Cancer Society, 959 Rte 9, Mount Royal Plaza, Queensbury, NY 12804 or the Fort Edward Rescue Squad, Inc., P.O. Box 226, Fort Edward, NY 12828 or the Moreau Emergency Squad, 1583 Route 9, Fort Edward, NY 12828.

Dorothy’s family would like to express their special thanks to all her caregivers, Missy, Karen, Marsha, Michelle and Johnnah, she loved you all.

Condolences may be made by visiting www.carletonfuneralhome.net.

Virginia “Jinny” Charboneau Aurelia Johnson

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JohnsonGLENS FALLS – Virginia “Jinny” Charboneau Aurelia Johnson, 71, of Glens Falls passed away Friday, April 19, 2013, at the Glens Falls hospital, following a short illness.

Born on April 5, 1942, in Hartford, CT., she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Marion (Matot) Charboneau.

Her first husband David Aurelia passed away in 1989.

In 1993, she married Loren “Cliff” Johnson.

Jinny owned and operated her His & Hers Ceramics in Hudson Falls.

She enjoyed ceramics, bowling, raising Persian and Himalayan cats, dancing and especially enjoyed time with her family and friends.

In addition to her parents and first husband, she is predeceased by a son, David Aurelia.

She is survived by her husband of 20 years, Loren “Cliff” Johnson of Glens Falls; her children, Patrick Aurelia of Hudson Falls and Elizabeth “Betsy” Parker and her husband Joseph of South  Ozone Park in Queens; her grandchildren Megan and William Aurelia; her step-children, Sharon Ruggi and her husband, Ennio of Kingsbury, Linda Ferry of South Glens Falls, Todd Johnson and his wife, Stephanie of South Glens Falls, Tim Johnson of Glens Falls, Tambra Johnson of South Glens Falls and Tara Vestal and her husband, Mathew of South Glens Falls ; many step-grandchildren; and a “sister”  Edith “Tunny” Heeber of Enfield, CT.

Friends may call from 4 to 6 p.m. on Wednesday at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main St., Hudson Falls.

A memorial service will take place at 1 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home.

Interment will follow at St. Joseph’s Cemetery in the town of Fort Edward.

Jinny’s family suggests that memorial donations in her memory be made to the American Diabetes Association, 50 Colvin Ave, Albany, NY 12205.

Her family gives special thanks to her step-niece, Gracie Maranville as she was so very important to Jinny’s care in her last years.

Condolences may be made by visiting www.carletonfuneralhome.net.

Marjorie “Janice” Herrick

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HerrickFORT ANN – Marjorie “Janice” Herrick, 89, a long time Fort Ann resident, passed away on Friday April 19, 2013, at the Glens Falls House of Grace on Henry Street in Glens Falls. 

Born on November 3, 1923, in Glace Bay, Cape Bratan, Nova Scotia, Canada, she was the daughter of the late Carl W. and Enna May (Bisansion) Travis. 

In 1929, Janice and her family moved to Fort Ann.  She attended Fort Ann Central Scool and was the valedictorian of the class of 1941.  She continued her education at Good Samaritan Hospital and in 1943 received her nursing degree. 

In that same year, she married James Clayton Herrick at St. Anne’s Church in Fort Ann.  Together they traveled all over the United States during World War II.  Mr. Herrick died March 6, 1976. 

Janice was a long time emergency room nurse at the Glens Falls Hospital. 

Her church was very important to her.  While living in Fort Ann, she was a communicant of St. Anne’s Church, where she served as a Eucharistic Minister.  More recently, she was a communicant of St. Mary’s Church and was a Eucharistic Minister, a member of the Catholic Daughters and the RICA. 

She is survived by her son and daughters, Judith Horn and her partner Joseph Williams of Ossining, James Herrick and his wife, Corrine of Concord, NH, Joan Gagliardi and her husband, John of Naples, FL, Jahnese Overton and her husband, Emanuel of Orlando, FL and Jean Stoddard and her husband, Jeffrey of Hudson Falls; her grandchildren, Lisa Pinsion and her husband, Mark, Sara Sepyrgiotis  and her husband Alex, Nathaniel Herrick and his wife, Anita, Nicholas Gagliardi, Jessica Martinez, Daniel Stoddard and Andrew Stoddard; and eight  great-grandchildren. 

Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main St., Hudson Falls. 

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at  10 a.m. on Thursday at St. Mary’s/St. Paul’s Church, on the park, in Hudsopn Falls with the Rev. Thomas Babiuch, pastor officiating. 

The Rite of Committal will follow at Fort Ann Cemetery in the town of Fort Ann. 

Janice’s family suggest that memorial donations in her memory be made to House of Grace of the Adirondacks,  33 Henry St., Glens Falls, NY 12801. 

Online condolences may be made by visiting our Web site at www.carletonfuneralhome.net.

Francis R. Carey

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KINGSBURY – Francis R. Carey, 70 of Kingsbury, passed away on Thursday, April 18, 2013, at the Stanton in Queensbury.

Born on April 8, 1942 in Albany, he was the only child of the late Helen and Francis E Carey. 

He graduated from Albany High School in 1960 and went on to graduate from Siena College in 1965, with a bachelor’s in sociology. After graduating from college, Frank worked for a short time at St. Anne’s Institute.  He was a parole officer, first doing field visits and later in the interstate division.  Along the way, Frank became an active member of the Fort Hunter Volunteer Fire Department.  He was elected commissioner for several years, and remained an active firefighter and fire police for 20 years.  After retiring, Frank studied for his technician’s license for amateur radio; the first official Carey ‘ham’. 

Frank also was active in various church groups.  He never wavered in his faith and love, not only for God, but also his wife and family.  To the end, he loved family visits.  He would often tell tall tales to make us laugh; corny jokes were another specialty. He had a great sense of humor and loved to laugh. He was always there with a smile, a shoulder, an encouraging word. He will be missed.

He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Sally Nesbitt Carey, their two children, David Carey and his wife, Michele and Judy Carey Nevin and her husband, Mark;  four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. 

Memorial services will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 21, 2013, at Christ Church United Methodist in Glens Falls, with Pastor Philip Richards, officiating.

Francis’ family has asked that memorial donations in his memory be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, Northeast Chapter, 4 Pine West Plaza #405  Albany, NY 12205

Arrangements are under the care of the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.

Online condolences may be sent to www. carletonfuneralhome.net.

Grace M. Harrington

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HUDSON FALLS & ZEPHYRHILLS, FL. – Grace M. Harrington,85, of Hudson Falls and Zephyrhills, Florida, joined her husband Stanley, on Wednesday, April 17, 2013, after passing away at  the Glens Falls Hospital.

Born on February 9, 1928, in Greenwich, she was the daughter of the late Marcus L. and Mae (O’Brien) Maranville.   

On October 16, 1946, she married Stanley Harrington, Sr. at the Kingsbury Baptist Church, where she attended services for many years.  He passed away March 4, 2012. 

Grace’s greatest enjoyment was traveling with her husband in their motor home.   She also loved listening to and singing along to Bluegrass music, riding horses and spending time with her children and grandchildren. 

Besides her husband and parents, she was predeceased by her four brothers, Lawrence Maranville, Marcus Maranville, Lester Wayne Maranville and Thomas Maranville; and her sister, Mildred Durham.

 Survivors include  her two children, Stanley Harrington, Jr. and his wife, Sandy of Glens Falls and Sharon Kelly and her husband, Joseph of Starksboro, VT; her grandchildren, Geoffrey Harrington, Jennifer Rose and her husband, Ed, Michael Paradis and his wife, Megan, Jennifer Paradis, Elizabeth Choiniere and her husband, Paul and Crystal Lanphear and her husband Brian; nine great grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. 

Friends are welcome to call from 12 noon to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls. 

Funeral Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. (following the calling hours) on Saturday at the funeral home with the Rev. Jeffrey Palmer,  pastor of the Kingsbury Baptist Church, officiating. 

Interment will follow at Pine View Cemetery in the town of Queensbury. 

Grace’s family suggests that memorial donations be made to the Kingsbury Baptist Church c/o Sylvia Weaver, 329 Dean Road, Hudson Falls, NY 12839, The American Cancer Society, 959 Rte. 9, Mount Royal Plaza, Queensbury, NY 12804 or the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 3049, Syracuse, NY 13220. 

Condolences may be made by visiting www.carletonfuneralhome.net.

Joan M. Rivers

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RiversGLENS FALLS – Joan Clum Rivers, 78, a longtime Glens Falls resident, passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2013 at the Stanton Healthcare Facility in Queensbury.

Born on August 6, 1934, in Glens Falls, she was the daughter of the late George and Leonora (Fitzpatrick) Clum.

She went to work for the SS Kresge Company in Glens Falls at the age of 17 and remained with them, K-Mart and Super K-Mart for nearly 50 years.  She was promoted to Resident Assistant Manager in the 60’s and had many jobs over the years.

Joan’s favorite past time was playing bingo.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 26 years, Francis Rivers and a sister Linda Clum Dufour who passed away Oct. 19, 2012.

Survivors include her son, Mark D. Rivers of Glens Falls; her twin sister Marion Kohls of Queensbury; a sister, Virginia Boisclair and her husband, Norman of South Glens Falls; her brothers Peter Clum and his wife, Linda of Gansevoort, Thomas Clum and his wife, Terri of Queensbury, David Clum and his wife, Vicki of Florida and Michael Clum and his wife Patti of Hudson Falls; and several nieces and nephews.

There are no calling hours.

A graveside service will be conducted at 1 p.m. on Saturday at Southside Cemetery in the town of Moreau.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of one’s choice.

Joan’s family would like to thank the staff of East wing and the many friends and staff from all the wings that Joan visited at the Stanton. .  Special thanks also to the Activities Department there for their thoughtfulness to Joan.

Condolences may be made by visiting www.carletonfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main St., Hudson Falls.

Wilbur Karl Vaughn

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Vaughn 2Vaughn 1 HUDSON FALLS – Wilbur Karl Vaughn, 78, formerly of John Street, passed away peacefully, on Monday, April 15, 2013, at the Fort Hudson Health Care Facility in Fort Edward.

Born on January 8, 1935, in Glens Falls, he was the son of the late Karl and Mildred (Tyler) Vaughn.

Wilbur was a graduate of Hudson Falls High School.  He was previously married to the late Ruth S. Taylor, the mother of their children.

Wilbur worked for Sandy Hill Corporation in Hudson Falls, as a machinist, for several years.

He was proud to serve as a volunteer fireman for the Charles R. Paris Hose Company in Hudson Falls.

Wilbur enjoyed snowmobiling, hunting and fishing with his friends.  He also loved taking  summer camping trips to Maine with his family and clambakes  by the pool.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his sister, Eleanor Vaughn, his grandson, Michael Vaughn, his nephew Stewart Vaughn and his niece, Valerie Vaughn.

He is survived by his three children, James Vaughn, Michael Vaughn, both of Hudson Falls and Cathy Parry of Queensbury; his brother, Richard Vaughn and his wife, Carolyn;  his four grandchildren, Taylor Parry, Sydney Parry, Jesse Vaughn and Jennifer Vaughn; and his four nephews, Steven Vaughn, Tom Matteson, Tony Matteson and Tim Matteson.

Friends are invited to call on Thursday, April 18, 2013, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.

Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. on Friday, at the funeral home, with the Reverend Lamont Robinson, pastor of the Harrisena Community Church in Queensbury, officiating.

Burial will follow at Union Cemetery in the town of Fort Edward.

Wilbur’s family would like to give a special thank you to everyone at the Fort Hudson Health Care Facility. Wilbur was blessed to have you all in his life.

Donations in Wilbur’s name may be made to the Hudson Falls Volunteer Fire Department, Inc., 220 Main Street, Hudson Falls, NY 12839.

Condolences may be made by visiting www.carletonfuneralhome.net.