QUEENSBURY- Eleanor “Ellie” May Bakay, 78, of Aviation Road, passed away peacefully, at her home, on Monday, July 13, 2015, with her loving husband by her side.
Born on January 8, 1937, in Hudson Falls, she was the daughter of the late Chester H. and Eleanor Mabel (Webster) Oddey.
Ellie was a 1954 graduate of Hudson Falls High School. Following her graduation she furthered her education at Samaritan Hospital Nursing School, graduating in 1957 with her RN Degree.
On May 19, 1962, she married William Bakay. Together they have shared 53 wonderful years.
Ellie worked for the Glens Falls Hospital as a Registered Nurse until the birth of her children. She raised two daughters, and then rejoined the workforce. For over 23 years, she was a school nurse at Queensbury Union Free School, 17 years of which she was the High School Nurse.
Ellie loved dancing and listening to all kinds of music, bowling, ice and roller skating, all with her husband by her side. She looked forward to taking an annual trip to Wells, Maine. In her younger years, she enjoyed ceramics. Throughout her life she was a veracious reader. When her health didn’t allow her to be as active, she enjoyed watching the birds from her window. Ellie had a sharp mind and a great memory.
In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her mother and father in law, George and Cecelia Bakay.
She is survived by her husband of 53 years, William Bakay of Queensbury; her daughters, Diane Bakay-Talbot and her husband, Lee of South Glens Falls and Deborah Gordon and her husband, Guy of South Glens Falls; four grandchildren, Ashley Talbot, Samantha Talbot, Bradford Gordon and William Gordon.
A memorial services will be celebrated 11 am on Saturday, July 18, 2015, at The Church of The Messiah in Glens Falls with the Reverend Karl Kuhn, rector, officiating. Following the services, she will laid to rest in the columbarium in the Church of the Messiah.
Memorial donations may be sent to the Church of the Messiah, 296 Glen St, Glens Falls, NY 12801 or the CR Wood Cancer Center, 102 Park Street, Glens Falls, NY 12801.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.
Bill, I am so sorry to read about your wife. Sounds like you had a wonderful life together. Please take care of yourself.
Dear Bill- Deepest and most heart-felt condolences to you and your family at the time of the loss of your loved one.
W R Ramsey
Dear Bill, Diane,Lee,Ashley,Sam, Debbie,Guy, and all the Family: We are saddened to learn of Ellie’s passing. I know how blessed she was to have daughters who cared for her so lovingly throughout the years, and I know how proud she was of her grandchildren! We miss you as neighbors very much, and please know y’all are in our thoughts & prayers. Love, The Kimmerlys
We are so sorry for your loss. We know how you are feeling right now as we just lost our mom, Marilyn Brosius, July 10th. Her funeral was just yesterday. I hope they are friends together in the afterlife as they were in life. Our best to you all. The Brosius Family – John, Tom, Nancy and Scott
To Bill, Diane and Debbie,
My condolences to all of you. Punky, as my Dad used to call her, was a kind, gracious and fun loving lady. She will always be with you through your memories. She will now be one of the guardian angels watching over you all.
Robin Webster Waizenegger
We are so very so to hear about Mrs. Bakay’s passing. She was a wonderful nurse and always made us feel at home when our crew was visiting with Deb at your house in our high school days. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
With sympathy, the Lord and Geruso families
Bill, Diane and Deb – I am so sorry for your loss. My memories from spending time with all of you during my school years are wonderful. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you, and if I didn’t live so far away, I would be there. She will most definitely be a bright star in the sky…..we will be thinking of all of you.
Mr. Bakay, Diane,Lee,Ashley,Sam, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
My condolences, Charlie Jones
Dear Bill & Family,
My deepest sympathies regarding your wife’s passing. I know you both had a wonderful life together. You are in my thoughts & prayers.