QUEENSBURY – Doris Mornhinweg Webster, 96, passed away at her home in Queensbury with her family at her side, on February 27.
Born in Glens Falls in 1925, to Henry and Nellie Matilda (Brown) Mornhinweg, she was one of four sisters. Ruth, Phyllis, and Lois who predeceased her.
Doris graduated from Glens Falls High School in 1944 and began working at the Glens Falls Insurance Co. as a stenographer.
She married John Webster in 1948 and continued working until the birth of her daughter in 1956.
She was a member of the Mohican Grange, where she first met John, as well as the Sanford’s Ridge United Methodist Church.
After raising her two children she was employed by the Queensbury School District, starting in the cafeteria and finishing her career as secretary in the transportation department. Doris was a conscientious and meticulous worker and a valued employee wherever she worked. She made many lifelong friends during her years working at the school and those friendships continued long after her retirement in 1988.
Doris was predeceased by her husband of 66 years, John, in 2015.
She is survived by her daughter, Katharine (Peter) Ciarelli; her son, John (Sheryl) Webster; her grandchildren, Nicholas and Jennifer; a great grandson; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. They will miss her generosity and her sense of humor.
The family would like to thank Doris’s cousin Margaret and her devoted team of caregivers who loved and cared for her in her home for the past five years.
Calling hours will be on Monday, March 7, 2022, from 2 to 4 p.m., at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.
Services will follow the calling hours on Monday at 4 p.m., with the Reverend Patricia Girard, officiating.
In lieu of flowers, please give to the charity of your choice in Doris’s memory.
We sure will miss her pranks and teasing. She was a Great Aunt!
I will miss you Aunt Doris as i. always called you. Many beautiful memories with you and your sisters and family.
Diane Laubinger
To Katharine, Peter, Nick, and all the Websters:
I was saddened to learn this evening of Doris’ passing. I am very grateful to have been given the opportunity to converse with her over the last several years. It has been a blessing.
I know that I speak for all my family in sharing with you heartfelt expressions of support and prayers for peace.
Thomas
To Katharine and Peter:
Selma and I owe to both of you the wonderful times we had with Doris! Selma’s mom always loved seeing her and I know they truly enjoyed the time they got together. The wonderful memories we have of her, and of John and of Charlie, will always warm our hearts and remind us how wonderful our friends are! We’re so sorry for your loss, but those treasured memories will last forever!
Love, Kevin and Selma Moore
Kathy and John (and families)… my deepest condolences. As a long ago faithful attendee of Sanford Ridge Church, when we were ALL children, she was one of the church Mother’s who I thought highly of. This brought back many memories of long ago that I haven’t thought about in years. It is so hard losing the matriarch of the family. May fond memories hold her close to your heart.
“Love, like a beautiful song carries on in the heart when the last note is silent”
Author Unknown ❤️
My deepest condolences to Doris’s family. Myself and my family knew Doris and John for many years through Grange and in local politics. Always enjoyed visiting with them. Prayers are with you.
Peggy Harris Nobles
To the family of Doris,
Sorry to hear of her passing. She was a wonderful person.
Rest in peace “Giggles”.
Cousin Dick