FORT EDWARD – Elroy W. Rousseau, 85, passed away on Saturday, December 23. 2017, at the Glens Falls Hospital after a short illness.
Born on October 15, 1932, in Glens Falls, he was the son of the late Howard and Bertha (LaValley) Rousseau.
Elroy worked most of his life as a self-employed carpenter.
He enjoyed tinkering and talking shop with his boys.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his wife, Margaret (Murphy) Rousseau, his brothers, Howard Rousseau and Richard Rousseau and his sisters, Alice Hamner and Joyce Metraw.
He is survived by his children, Raymond Rousseau and his wife, Tammy of Florida and Charles Rousseau and his wife, Debra of Fort Edward; his step son, William Murphy and his wife, Marie of Fort Edward; his sister, Theresa Henderson and her husband, Robert; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Graveside services with full military honors will in the spring at St. Mary’s Cemetery in the town of Fort Edward.
Memorial donations may be made to the Hudson Falls American Legion Post 574, 72 Pearl St, Hudson Falls, NY 12839
Arrangements are under the direction of the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.
Chuck and Debbie, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I Rembert having lots of fun at your mom and dad’s place. The funnest time was when you replaced the floor in my car with license plates. Your Dad was a very good man.
Elroy God Bless and God Speed. May you forever rest in peace.
Life gets in the way and families do not always stay connected but, as a first cousin,the memories are there.. As a child I would go to Elroy’s home on various holidays and enjoy a full house and refreshments. His dad, my uncle Howard, and my mom, Mildred, were brother and sister. Sending my condolences to the extended family.
my sincere sympathy to elroy’s family and friends. fond memories from our younger days. rest in peace old friend