HUDSON FALLS – Christine “Chris” Lillian (Northouse) Keays, 71, of Pine Street, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, February 16, 2015, at Glens Falls Hospital.
Born on December 21, 1943 in Cambridge, she was the daughter of the late Art and Lillian (Keys) Northouse.
For several years Chris was employed as a home health aide for Washington County. She loved her patients and they loved her in return. When Chris retired from the county, she began delivering newspapers in the early morning in Hudson Falls. Chris was an honest, well read, loving, caring mother and grandmother who will be missed by not only her family, but by everyone she touched. She was thought by many as the nicest person they ever met.
Chris was an avid sports fan; she especially loved to watch her granddaughter’s soccer games, and the Fort Edward girl’s basketball and softball games. Her passion was following Duke Basketball and the New York Mets baseball. She also enjoyed watching all sports on T.V.
Survivors include her two children, Sherry Keays and her special friend, Dan Barber of Hudson Falls, and Jean Keays and her fiancé, Tony Catalfamo of Hudson Falls; her granddaughter, Alexus Catalfamo; Jennifer O’Sick Bower, whom Chris considered her third child; and her four cats. Chris also had a special bond with Keays family.
Friends may call on Wednesday, from 3 to 6 p.m., at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street, in Hudson Falls.
A celebration of Chris’ life will follow the calling hours, at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, at the funeral home.
The family suggests that memorial donations be made to Jake Bower, 8713 57th St., Pinellas Park, FL 33782 or online www.jakejuction.com.
I met Chris when I started as an aide for Wash. Co. we became fast friends her Linda Stiles and I were the three muskateers. The three of us were always laughing and supported each other through the bad times she will truly be missed.
My heart is truly broken I will always remember my Aunts smile, stories and hand made blankets. All 4 of my grandchildren have a special blanket from their Great Aunt. She was a beautiful person inside and out she always told me a story of how when the first time we met I insisted on getting her a gift so my mom took me to Gedmans store where I picked out a little red wallet to this day 48 years later she still has that wallet. RIP Aunt Chris I love you
John and I are very sorry for your loss. We had the pleasure of meeting Chris through basketball. She was a wonderful person and my girls looked forward to seeing her at their games. She was always right down front with the grandparents, that’s how they will remember her. I am grateful she came into our lives. She will truly be missed.
Chris was one great friend as a child. She had a never ending smile and a kind word for everyone . After many years of loosing track of each other she made a speci al trip to my brother Al’s funeral in Cambridge. We were all so happy to see her and the never ending smile. I will miss her messages on Facebook.
My sister and I use to travel with Chris to all the basketball games when we were in school. Her mother and father were good friends with my parents when we were growing up. I kept in touch with her on facebook. So sorry for your lose.
DEAR SHERRY AND JEAN
MY EXTREAM CONDOLENSES ON THE LOSS OF YOUR MOTHER. SHE WILL BE MISSED BY MANY. SHE WAS A GREAT AIDE!!!
LET HER REST IN PEACE,
MICHAEL D. HEIL AND EINTIRE FAMILY.