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Joseph J. “Joe” Allen

By CFH | July 25, 2018 - 2:26 pm |July 25, 2018 Obituaries

Hudson Falls- Former Kingsbury Town Justice Joseph J. (Joe) Allen, 85, of Hudson Falls, passed away on Monday, July 23, 2018, in the presence of his beloved family at Glens Falls Hospital.

Born on May 23, 1933, in Northumberland, he was the son of the late Joseph B. Allen and Lucienne Brown Allen.

He graduated from Schuylerville High School in 1951. He attended Fredonia State University, School of Music.

Joe enlisted in The United States Army. He proudly served his country during the Korean Conflict. He was at Fort Devens, Massachusetts and served the rest of his tour of duty at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. As a Member of the US Army Band, Joe performed at the White House. He was involved in a pontoon training accident on September 2, 1953 with many fatalities at Fort Bragg. His life was saved by Gene Derby, a Schuylervile neighbor who enlisted with him.

On June 27, 1954, Joe married Irene Theresa Nolin at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Hudson Falls. They were married for 64 wonderful years.

Joe was a communicant of St. Mary’s/St. Paul’s church and was active in the Usher’s Association. He was also a member of the State and County Magistrates Associations and was a life member of the Hudson Falls Fish and Game Club. He was a man who dedicated his life to the service of others. When he found some free time, Joe enjoyed woodworking.

Joe was employed for many years by Imperial Paper, which became Hercules, then Ciba-Giegy. When the mill closed he retired and became a Security Guard at the Hyde museum.

He was an active member of the Washington County Republican Committee for many years.

In 1969, Joe found his true calling. He became Town Justice for the Town of Kingsbury. He was reelected to the position for 29 years. During his tenure, Joe wanted to encourage young people to turn their lives around and get out of the justice system. Inspired by a book written by a judge in the mid-west, he began a home-grown alternative sentencing program. Offenders often washed police cars on Main St. in front of the Police Station or worked in the cemeteries or other civic projects rather than get off with a fine paid by their parents. In his later years it was not uncommon for him to meet a former offender who was living a successful life and be very proud of them. Later as Washington County developed an official Alternative Sentencing Program, he served as an advisor. He achieved the biggest goal of his career, when on May 1, 2001 he was honored with the Liberty Bell Award from the Washington County Bar Association. He was known as a judge who was stern but fair. As Kingsbury Town Justice, he was proud to swear in the officers of the Kingsbury Volunteer Hose Company every year. One of Joe’s favorite parts of being Town Justice was to perform marriages. He had performed more than 300 and continued to do so until a few months ago. Joe was also Acting Village Justice in Hudson Falls for 20 years.

Besides his parent’s Joe was pre-deceased by his sister, Marjorie Pechette, sisters-in-law June M. Ganotes, Elizabeth Germaine Jones and Elaine V. Nolin, brothers-in-law Nick Ganotes and Fred Pechette and son-in-law Kenneth Anderson. Joe was also pre-deceased by his firstborn grandson, Bruce James Allen, Jr.

Survivors include his wife, Irene Theresa Nolin Allen and his children Karen Anderson of Hudson Falls, Bruce Allen (Cathy), of Queensbury and Lisa Ringer (Alan)of Hudson Falls.

Also surviving are grandchildren Teeya Allen (Corey Bryant), Tiffiny Sheerer (Brian), Justin Anderson (Courtney), Tonya Allen (Mike Ellis), Ryan Anderson (Alexandra McCormick), Taylor Ringer and Devon Ringer, and great grandchildren, Christeena Allen, Dylan Sheerer, Cassondra Laake, Brayden Potter, Alexandria Potter, Conor Horrigan, Collin Anderson and Ayla Adams.

Brothers-in-law R. Gary Nolin and Richard Jones as well as his Goddaugher Michele Jones Ruge (Robert) also survive.

Joe was blessed with many nieces and nephews who survive him as well.

The family would like to thank providers Michael Adams, Amy Hogan-Moulton, Robert Hogan and Beth Hutchins for their compassionate care over the years. We would also like to thank the staff on Tower 6 at Glens Falls Hospital for the outstanding care given to our father over the past few years, as well as a special thanks to Emily Goodman, RN and Tice McGee, PCA who gave Dad excellent care many times and for the compassion they showed all of us as his time neared. We would also like to express thanks for the care and compassion shown to the family in the last few days on the unit.

Friends may call on Friday, July 27 from 5 pm to 8 pm at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street, Hudson Falls. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 am on Saturday, July 28 at St. Mary’s/St. Paul’s church on the park in Hudson Falls.

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

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Church of St. Mary’s/ St. Paul’s Building Restoration Fund, 11 Wall Street, Hudson Falls, NY 12839.

All are welcome to attend a reception at McManus Hall next to the church at 1 pm.

Pamela Sue (Waite) Romer

By CFH | July 20, 2018 - 12:21 pm |July 20, 2018 Obituaries

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QUEENSBURY- Pamela Sue (Waite) Romer, 64, of Queensbury, passed away following a short illness on Thursday, July 19, 2018 at Albany Medical Center.

Born on May 9th, 1954 in Glens Falls, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Margaret (Trackey) Waite.

Pamela was a 1972 graduate of Hudson Falls High School and a 1992 honor graduate of Adirondack Community College.

She married Dean F. Romer on August 28th, 1971, at Glens Falls United Methodist Church.

Pamela first worked in the family business, Waite’s Harley Davidson Sales, later known as Waite’s Cycle Center. She later moved to The Adirondack Trust Company, working her way up to Operations Manager, where she worked for over 19 years.

She loved quilting, needlework, knitting, crocheting, sewing and cross stitch. Pamela volunteered as a Brownie Troop Leader. She enjoyed walking and hiking and recently had purchased trail maps of the area. She was a homemaker who liked to read and watch true crime television shows in her spare time.

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her sister, Patricia LaMoy.

Survivors include her husband of 46 years, Dean F. Romer of Queensbury; her two daughters, Jill T. Bowen and her husband, Terry of Queensbury, and Dawn C. Budreau of Lafayette, Indiana; her three grandchildren, Gregory S. Bowen, Alyssa Henderson, Austin Budreau, and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Friends may call on Tuesday, July 24th, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street, Hudson Falls.

There will be a graveside service the following day at 11 a.m. at Pine View Cemetery, in the town of Queensbury.

The family suggests that donations in Pamela’s name be made to the CR Wood Cancer Center, 102 Park Street, Glens Falls, NY 12801, or to a charity one’s choice.

Online condolences may be made by visiting www.carletonfuneralhome.net

Patricia “Pat” VanGuilder

By CFH | July 18, 2018 - 2:34 pm |July 18, 2018 Obituaries

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QUEENSBURY – Patricia “Pat” VanGuilder, 78, of Main Street, passed away, surrounded by her loving family, at her home on Monday, July 16, 2018.

Born on October 12, 1939, in Glens Falls, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Gertrude (Dingman) Morris.

Pat’s first husband, Leroy Hayes, passed away on November 30, 2000 and her second husband, James VanGuilder passed away on October 6, 2012.

She worked as a chambermaid at the Charles Wood Sun Castle and for several years, Pat was also a housekeeper at Best Western in Lake George.

Pat was a member of the Salvation Army Home League for several years.

Every Monday and Tuesday, Pat could be found at the local bingo hall. She enjoyed her scratch off tickets, and loved to gamble at Turning Stone, the Mohican Sun, the Racino and Atlantic City. Most of all, she loved to travel with her family to Atlantic City and Maine. Pat enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was a wonderful, patient mother and a loving, giving grandmother and great grandmother, who will be greatly missed.

In addition to her parents and husbands, she was predeceased by three brothers, Robert Morris, Wayne Morris and Martin Morris.

She is survived by her twelve children, Bonnie Douglass and her husband, Alan of Queensbury, Tina Vernum and her husband, Peter of Lake Luzerne, Robyn Smith and her husband, Thomas of Queensbury, Keith Hayes and his wife, Jeanann of Queensbury, Tim Hayes and his wife, Erica of Clifton Park, Paul Hayes of Queensbury, Joe Hayes of Queensbury, Roy Hayes of New York, Donald Hayes and his wife, Kimberly of Queensbury, Gale Hayes, Dale Hayes, Lisa Rawson and her husband, Michael of Queensbury; her 15 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Friends may call on Monday, July 23, 2018, from 12 to 2 p.m. at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.

Memorial services will follow at 2 p.m. on Monday, at the funeral home, with Captain Leo Lloyd, of the Glens Falls Salvation Army, officiating.

Burial will be at Moss Street Cemetery in the town of Kingsbury.

The family would like to thank High Peaks Hospice, especially Heather and the nurses and staff on Tower 3 at the Glens Falls Hospital, for the wonderful and compassionate care given to Pat and her family.

Memorial donations may be sent to High Peaks Hospice, 79 Glenwood Avenue, 2nd Floor, Queensbury, NY 12804.

Betty J. Dickinson

By CFH | July 17, 2018 - 2:00 pm |July 17, 2018 Obituaries

Michael Lee Barrett

By CFH | July 16, 2018 - 2:53 pm |July 16, 2018 Obituaries

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GLENS FALLS – Michael Lee Barrett, 75, of Glens Falls, passed on at home, surrounded by her loving family, after a brief illness, on Sunday, July 15, 2018.

Born on May 19, 1943, in Fort Sill, Oklahoma, she was the daughter of the late Woodrow and Betty (Lee) Barrett.

Michael worked for Angiodynamics until her retirement on December 2017. While working there for over 24 years, she made many wonderful friends.

Michael was an extremely gifted artist, painting beautiful pictures in oil, acrylic and water colors as well as drawing in pencil and ink. She enjoyed sewing, arts and crafts and was an expert in knitting, crocheting and lace making. When her children were younger, she delighted in going on picnics, camping and fishing together. Michael’s greatest joy was spending time with her children and grandchildren. She was also a prolific poet, as seen by the poem below.

STONE BUTTERFLY

By Michael Barrett

My heart is of a BUTTERFLY

But I have never flown.

I’ve only flights of fancy for

My wings are made of stone.

My dreams were precious things to me.

I kept them close inside.

Then time and fear took over and

The dreams inside me died.

At summer’s end a butterfly

Is gone to where he must.

His wings lie crumbled on the ground

A touch of fairy dust.

I can’t regret the choice I made,

Can’t really wonder why.

But sometimes, still, I wonder,

What’s it like? To fly?

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her daughter, Tamara Jane Burch who was born on September 30, 1963 and passed away on August 11, 1964, her sister, Linda Reynolds and her brother, John Barrett.

She is survived by her children, Peter Burch, Michael “Andy” Burch and his wife, Kimberly, Mary Piazza and her husband, Dan and Charles Gordon and his wife, Cindy; her grandchildren, Hailey Cleveland, Michael Burch, Jr. Charles Wesley Gordon, Kaitlyn Burch, Cailyn Gordon and Karleigh Gordon; her brothers, David Barrett, Woodrow “Tony” Barrett and Christopher Barrett; her sisters, Elizabeth Tompkins and Rose Mary Storey; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

With great love we witnessed as you bravely shed your heavy wings and kissed you one last time as we watched you fly away.

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

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Salvation Army, 37 Broad St, Glens Falls, NY 12801.

Patricia “Pat” J. LaBarge

By CFH | July 16, 2018 - 1:33 pm |July 17, 2018 Obituaries

Kathleen (Kathy) M. Casey Spear

By CFH | July 12, 2018 - 4:21 pm |July 12, 2018 Obituaries

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HUDSON FALLS – Kathleen (Kathy) M. Casey Spear, 57, passed away peacefully on July 12, 2018, surrounded by her loving family, after a heroic battle with breast cancer.

Born October 6, 1960 in Glens Falls, Kathy was the daughter of Julia (Murray) Casey and the late Thomas P. Casey. She graduated from Hudson Falls High School in 1978, and earned a degree in Animal Husbandry and Dairy from SUNY Cobleskill in 1980. After college, she applied her entrepreneurial spirit to Kate’s Castaways, a second-hand clothing store in Queensbury with her aunt, Anne DePalo. Kathy committed her professional career to Reliable Racing Supply in Queensbury, assuming positions of increasing responsibility, retiring at the position of Operations Manager.

Kathy was unfailingly dedicated to being an active parent. She adored her children, James and Molly, and was an enthusiastic supporter at every sporting event and school function. Kathy also loved her flowers, and enjoyed trivia nights with her friends. She was a talented artist and an outstanding singer, providing the soundtrack to numerous celebrations of love and life—and she did it all while dressed to the nines.

From the moment of her initial diagnosis in 2007, Kathy redefined “survivor.” She was a warrior, a light in the lives of all who loved her, consistently positive and hopeful. She loved to laugh, and handled each new diagnosis with grace and humor. Kathy treasured time spent with her family, especially James and Molly and her cherished chihuahua, Ben. She constantly demonstrated to all who knew her that cancer did not define who she was, or how she lived her life. She was selfless to the very end, and encouraged those who loved her to live each day with peace, love, and happiness.

Left to cherish her memory are her beloved children, James Spear of Adamsville and his girlfriend Marissa Ruddy of Averill Park; Molly Spear of Hudson Falls and her boyfriend, Aaron Riley, also of Hudson Falls; her mother, Julia Casey of Hudson Falls; her sister, Maureen Casey, and brother-in-law, Andrew Mahoney, of Buffalo; her brother, Dennis Casey, and sister-in-law, Margaret (Champaigne) Casey, of Kingsbury; her nieces and nephew, Jillian Casey of Kingsbury; Sara Casey of Kingsbury and her boyfriend, George Lehoisky of Fort Ann; Sean Casey and his girlfriend, Regina Rosati, of South Glens Falls; her loving uncle, Patrick “Bubby” Casey of Adamsville; her adoring aunt, Monica (Casey) Eastman of Fort Edward; as well as many cherished cousins and friends. In addition to her doting aunts, Kathy was predeceased by her father, Thomas P. Casey.

Arrangements are being made by Carleton’s Funeral Home in Hudson Falls. At Kathy’s request, there will be no calling hours.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 14, 2018, at the St. Mary’s/St. Paul’s Church on the park in Hudson Falls.

There will be a private burial at the convenience of her loved ones.

The family would like to extend a sincere thank you to Dr. John Stoutenburg and the staff at the C.R. Wood Cancer Center for their steadfast care and compassion over the last eleven years. Kathy’s road was a long one, full of unexpected twists and turns, and the physicians and nurses, especially Barb Moehringer and Patty Godnick, personified partnership throughout Kathy’s journey.

There are also too many others to mention who provided care and assistance along the way, including aides and nurses from Fort Hudson Home Care Services.

In lieu of flowers, the family has suggested donations be made to the C.R. Wood Cancer Center, in honor of Kathy’s extraordinary life.

Eileen Jane Stark

By CFH | July 11, 2018 - 8:46 pm |July 11, 2018 Obituaries

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KINGSBURY – Eileen Jane Stark of Kingsbury, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, July 8^th, 2018 surrounded by her loving family.

Born on July 14^th, 1934 in Hudson Falls, Eileen was the daughter of the late Matthew and Winnifred (Moss) Burke.

Eileen graduated from Hudson Falls High School in 1951 where she met the love of her life Sherm. They were married on March 15^th, 1952 at St. Mary’s Church in Hudson Falls. Eileen and Sherm moved to Charleston, South Carolina where they lived on the naval base as Sherm served proudly aboard the USS Harry F. Baur until 1954. They returned to Hudson Falls, where they started their family in a house they built and lived until their passing.

Eileen stayed at home and raised her four children while also working as a playground supervisor at Maple Street Elementary school. Later in life she was a valued employee at Piscitelli & Sons, H&R Block, and spent years at Adirondack Excess Insurance company as an underwriter.

Eileen was the heart and soul of her family and her selflessness was an inspiration to all. She loved the weekend family trips to Lake St. Catherine, boating, skiing, and swimming with her kids. She was an avid reader enjoying all kinds of books especially mystery and romance novels. Eileen was a wordsmith and loved to do crossword puzzles. She was a “Wheel of Fortune” savant and always solved the puzzle well before her college educated children!! Eileen was a very proud and hands-on grandmother and great grandmother. She never once said no to babysitting and the kids all adored her. Eileen was truly a sweet and special woman who was loved and respected not only by her family and friends but anyone that met and talked with her.

Eileen was predeceased by her beloved husband Sherman and two precious babies, daughter Sherry Lee Stark, and granddaughter Nicole Ashley Stark. Sisters Geraldine Roods, Barbara Allen, and brothers Bernard and William Burke also predecease Eileen.

She is survived by her sister Joan (Jim) Hogan; daughters Brenda Stark (Gerry Trudell), and Sharon Whalley (Kris) of Queensbury; sons Clifford (Cindy) and Steven (April) Stark of South Glens Falls. Her loving grandchildren, Jennifer and Christopher (Kim) Comisky, Benjamin Trudell, Matthew (Danielle), Daniel, Ashley, Nicholas, and Alexander Stark, Mallory and Gabriel Stark, and her three great grandchildren, Abigail, Avery, and Charlotte Comisky.

Friends may call from 4-6 p.m. on Thursday, July 12^th at the Carleton Funeral Home, 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls. A funeral service for Eileen will immediately follow calling hours at 6 p.m. at the funeral home, with the Reverend Thomas Babiuch, officiating.

Rite of committal will take place at St. Mary’s cemetery in Hudson Falls on Friday, July 13^th, at 11:00 a.m.

The family would like to thank Dr. Aqeel Gillani, P.A. Elizabeth Reinhardt, and all the great people that took care of mom at the C.R. Wood Cancer Center. Thanks to High Peaks hospice for their care and comfort. Special thanks to Dr. Donald Merrihew who went “above and beyond” as both her primary physician and her friend.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests that memorial donations be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at stjude.org or 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis TN 38105.

Judith O’Malley

By CFH | July 10, 2018 - 10:23 am |July 12, 2018 Obituaries

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GLENS FALLS – Judith O’Malley, 76, of South Glens Falls, passed away on Sunday, July 8, 2018, at the Teresian House in Albany.

Born on March 8, 1942 in Fort Edward, she was the daughter of the late Clyde and June (Somers) Davis.

Education was very important to Judith. Following high school, she attended SUNY at Albany, graduating in 1962, with a degree in Education.

Judy taught school in several schools around the country. She also was a sales rep for Armour Foods, while living in Kentucky. After moving back to this area, Judith worked at Boston Scientific.

She loved to take walks in the park, going to movies and playing bingo with her friends. Judith also enjoyed going out to dinner with her family and friends, especially at Red Lobster.

She was a very friendly, outgoing person, who could strike up a conversation with strangers.

Judy will be missed by her children, Michael Clear of South Glens Falls, Jeffrey Clear and his wife, Sandy of Monument, Colorado and Barbara Dyer and her husband, Paul of Syracuse; her grandchildren, Faith and Emily Clear of Colorado; and her twin brother, Jeffrey Davis and his wife, Donna of South Glens Falls.

Friends may call on Friday, July 13, 2018 from Noon to 1 p.m. at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.

Funeral Services will follow the calling hours at 1 p.m. on Friday, at the funeral home, with The Reverend Thomas Babiuch, officiating.

The Rite of Committal will follow at Union Cemetery, where she will be laid to rest next to her mother.

The family suggests that memorial donations be made to the American Cancer Society, 959 Route 9, Queensbury, NY 12804.

Sharon A. Dickinson

By CFH | July 7, 2018 - 10:56 am |July 7, 2018 Obituaries

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ARGYLE- Sharon A. (Mayhew) Dickinson, 79, of Mahaffy Road in Argyle, passed away peacefully at home with family, on Thursday, July 5, 2018.

Born on July 4, 1939 in Glens Falls, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Grace (Taylor) Mayhew.

Sharon was a graduate of Hudson Falls High School.

She was employed at Mallinckrodt in Argyle for seventeen years, and then moved to Trustco Bank on Quaker Road, where she retired.

Sharon enjoyed shopping and dining out with family and friends. She had a great adventurous spirit and loved to travel. Her heart was huge, and she was always there to help anyone in need. She was an animal lover and supported many causes with her generosity.

Survivors include her longtime loving companion, Arthur Wells, Sr. of Argyle; her daughter, Christi (Dickinson) O’Malley of Tampa, Florida; her son, Mike Dickinson of Tampa, Florida; her grandson, Cameron O’Malley; her granddaughter, Caleigh O’Malley; as well as Arthur and Wendy Wells, Jr. of Hudson Falls; Michelle Allison of Hudson Falls; Gary and Jennifer Wells of Hudson Falls; Lenny Wells of Hudson Falls; Frosty and Myndi Wells of Fort Edward; Beatrice and Mike Greenough of Queensbury; Karen Wells and Frank Smith of Fort Edward; and several grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday at the Carleton Funeral Home Inc., 68 Main St., Hudson Falls.

A funeral service will be held at the Argyle United Methodist Church in Argyle on Tuesday, July 10, at 2 p.m. with the Reverend Deb Peacock, pastor, officiating.

Online condolences may be made by visiting carletonfuneralhome.net

Raymond “Jr.” Kilmartin

By CFH | July 6, 2018 - 2:59 pm |July 6, 2018 Obituaries

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LAKE GEORGE-Raymond “Jr.” Harris Kilmartin Jr., 55, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, July 4, 2018, due to injuries he sustained while at work.

Born on November 23, 1962 in Glens Falls, he was the son of Mary (Hunt) Kilmartin of Lake George and the late Raymond Harris Kilmartin.

Jr. attended Lake George School and was employed by the Hiland Golf Course.

He loved to hunt, fish and ride snow mobiles but his greatest pleasure was spending time with family and being outdoors.

Besides his father, Jr. was predeceased by several aunts and uncles.

In addition to his mother, survivors include his daughter, Alecia Setteducato and her husband, Adam of South Glens Falls, his two granddaughters, Celeste Todriff and Alexa Lee; his grandson, Lucas Setteducato; his sister, Stacey Shewell and her husband, Terry of South Glens Falls; his nephew, Kyle Shewell; and Jr.’s partner in crime, Camille.

Friends may call on Sunday, July 8, from 2 to 4 p.m. at Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street, Hudson Falls. Life memories will be shared at 4 p.m., and then all are welcome to the Hiland Golf Course in Queensbury for a celebration of Jr.’s life at 5 p.m.

Burial will be at the convenience of the family.

Memorial donations in Jr.’s name may be made to Bay Ridge Rescue Squad (EMS), 1109 Ridge Road, Queensbury, NY 12804 or to the Bay Ridge Volunteer Fire Co., Inc. 1080 Bay Road, Queensbury, NY 12804.

Jeffrey L. Howes, Sr.

By CFH | July 3, 2018 - 3:35 pm |July 3, 2018 Obituaries

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SOUTH GLENS FALLS- Jeffrey L. “Skinny” Howes, Sr., 46, of Saratoga Avenue, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Monday, July 2, 2018.

Born on September 3, 1971 in Glens Falls, he was the son of Louanne (Mallory) Rice and the late Arthur Howes.

He attended Queensbury High School and soon after graduating began his working career. Skinny has always been in construction and was extremely talented, being able to build a house from scratch. He worked for Bartlett Enterprise for the past 26 years as a roofer. Skinny loved being outdoors and with his co-workers, whom he considered part of his extended family.

Skinny was an avid hunter and fisherman. He loved spending time at his camp in Lake George hunting and fishing on the Hudson River, usually with his son, Jake and his father, Arthur. Sundays would find him drifting happily in his kayak, on the lakes and rivers he loved.

He golfed at a local course and was a member of several bowling leagues, always with an ice-cold Corona beer with lime in his hand. Skinny was a big NASCAR fan, particularly of Mark Martin, collecting his sports memorabilia. He also enjoyed watching the Yankees and the Miami Dolphins play.

Skinny always looked on the bright side of things throughout his life. He was an intelligent, hardworking goofy man who loved his family above all else and who will be greatly missed.

In addition to his father, Skinny was predeceased by his sister, Angel Howes Rogers, and his uncle, Alan “Chick” Mallory, Sr.

Survivors include his children, Jeffrey L. Howes, Jr. of Gansevoort, Holly L. Howes of South Glens Falls, Jacob K. Howes of South Glens Falls, Collin Clark of Queensbury; the mother of his children, Lisa Clark of South Glens Falls; his girlfriend, Tara Nelson of South Glens Falls; his parents, Louanne and Stephen Rice of Queensbury; his siblings, Tabitha Wren and her husband, Reginald of South Glens Falls, Arthur Howes, Jr. and his girlfriend, Kristin Richards of Argyle, Evelyn George and her husband, Ronald of Greenfield Center; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and many wonderful close friends and co-workers.

Friends may call on Saturday, July 7, from 1-4 pm at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc. 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.

A Funeral Service will follow at 4 p.m. at the funeral home on Saturday.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial donations be made in Jeff’s name to the Jeffrey L. Howes Sr. trust fund for his children at Glens Falls National Bank, Saratoga Avenue, South Glens Falls, NY 12803.

Daniel S. Griffin

By CFH | June 30, 2018 - 1:34 pm |June 30, 2018 Obituaries

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QUEENSBURY – Daniel S. Griffin, 88, died on June 29th at Fort Hudson Nursing Home in Fort Edward with Sally, his beloved wife of 63 years, at his side.

He was born June 17, 1930, in New York City and was the son of the late O. Thompson and Margaret (Knight) Griffin of Hudson Falls.

He graduated from Hobart College in Geneva, in 1953.

On February 26, 1955, he married Sarah “Sally” Wheeler Alden in Swarthmore, PA.

He was commissioned in the United States Air Force and graduated from pilot training in 1955. His assignments included tours in Madrid, Spain, Mitchel Air Force Base on Long Island, Dobbins AFB, Marietta, GA, The Armed Forces Staff College in Norfolk, VA, the Philippine Islands including jungle survival training, Viet Nam and Andrews Air Force Base in Washington, DC. His grand total flying time is 9340 hours.

Colonel Griffin flew over 400 aerial combat missions in Viet Nam, Laos and Cambodia during the East Asia conflict. His decorations include the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Air Medal with seven oak leaf clusters.

While stationed at Andrews Air Force Base, he flew Air Force Two for Vice Presidents Agnew and Rockefeller, as well as missions for various Cabinet Members and the Nixon family.

After 23 years of dedicated service, he retired with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel in 1975.

He and his wife, Sally, formerly owned and operated Griffin Brothers Co. and Griffin Oil Company in Hudson Falls. The business was sold in 1985. His most recent business involvement included apartment rentals in the local area.

He was a ten-year member of the Queensbury Zoning Board of Appeals. Other memberships included the Glens Falls Country Club and the Retired Officers Association.

Besides his wife, Sally (Alden) Griffin of Fort Edward, Dan is survived by a son, Richard K. Griffin of Acworth, GA; a daughter, Margaret A. Bernard of Schenectady; three grandsons, Steven Knight Griffin and Jeffrey Alden Griffin of Atlanta, GA and Andrew Philip Bernard of Schenectady; and a granddaughter, Sarah Gail Jewett of Jacksonville, NC; two great grandchildren; and his brothers, Thompson Knight Griffin and wife, Virginia of Scottsdale, AZ and James H. Wright and wife, Janet of Falmouth, Maine.

Donations in Dan’s name can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 4 Pine West Plaza #405, Albany, NY 12205 or to a charity of your choice.

At Dan’s request there will be no calling hours. Services will be private and at the convenience of the family.

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

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