Florence S. Flint

HUDSON FALLS – Florence S. Flint passed away Sunday November 1, 2015.

She was the only child of the late Harry William Speyer and Margaret Mary (Gonyeau) Speyer.

Florence was born in Ticonderoga on September 22, 1931. She graduated from Crown Point High School in 1948 with Regents, and was active as a varsity cheerleader. She also attended Spencer Business Institute in Schenectady from 1953-1954.

Florence married Donald F. Flint in August of 1951.

Florence started her career at Moses Ludington Hospital as an office administrator. She also was the Election Officer and Assessment Clerk for the Town of Crown Point. She was a member of the Eastern Star Organization.

Florence began her career at General Electric Company, patent services in Schenectady NY in 1952. While working in Schenectady, Florence and Don travelled to Crown Point on weekends to work the family-owned restaurant, Friendly’s Tavern. They relocated to Hudson Falls in 1963, where she was an executive secretary for General Electric until her retirement in 1995, transferring to the Fort Edward and Hudson Falls sites.

She was a member of the General Electric Quarter Century Club in Fort Edward and also received many managerial awards.

Florence and Don enjoyed many vacations to Hampton Beach NH and Nova Scotia. Upon her retirement from GE, she and Don moved to Ormond Beach Florida in March of 1998. They enjoyed the beach, gardening, and many local attractions until the opportunity arose to live next to their daughter Donna in Katy Texas in 2006. Grandma loved spending time helping her “boys” with their homework and taking care of the grand-dogs. She was always ready with a snack when they got off the bus.

Florence and Don ultimately returned to Florida in 2008. She always wanted to own a condo on the ocean and fulfilled her dream in Daytona Beach Shores. She enjoyed watching all the visitors driving on the beach or the “sites” as she referred to them. Florence said there was never a dull moment.

Florence is predeceased by her husband of 62 years, Donald F. Flint, her daughter Cynthia A. Flint, and her son William Speyer Flint.

She is survived by her daughter Donna F. Flint Wheeler and her son-in law, Paul (of Chandler Az.), and her four grandsons, Thomas, Phillip, Benjamin, and Jacob. She is also survived by her late husband’s nephew Michael and his wife Cathy Trybendis of Putnam.

Florence was a devoted wife, loving mother, and grandmother. She was the Matriarch of our family. Florence would always say “I am the Mother”. She touched many lives and will be greatly missed.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to The Halifax Hospice Port Orange Care Center at 3800 Woodbriar Tr., Port Orange, FL 32129, in memory of The Flint Family.

Friends may call on Thursday, November 12, 2015, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street, in Hudson Falls.

Prayers will be offered at 11 a.m., following the calling hour, at the funeral home.

Burial will take place at Valley View Cemetery in Ticonderoga.