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SOUTH GLENS FALL S – Joan Marie Macey, 77, of Ella Drive, passed away peacefully after a short illness, surrounded by her loving family March 1, 2016 at Glens Falls Hospital.
Born August 11, 1938 in Glens Falls, she was the daughter of the late Martin and Veronica Varley.
Joan was a 1956 graduate of Hudson Falls High School and in 1962, she married Robert F. Macey, Jr., in Hudson Falls.
Joan was employed with General Electric for over 43 years. She worked in various areas at General Electric during her employment.
She was a longtime communicant of St. Mary’s/St. Paul’s Church until recently when she moved to South Glens Falls and attended St. Michael’s Church. Joan enjoyed having her family over to spend time at the pool and playing cards. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and could always be found taking care of her family, especially if they were ill. Joan was a homebody and whose family and grandchildren were the center of her life. She was known for her giving, loving, selfless personality with an amazing ability to make her family and friends feel important and loved.
Besides her parents, Joan was predeceased by her sister, Patricia Hamelin.
Survivors include her loving husband, Robert F. Macey, Jr. of South Glens Falls; her children, Patrick Macey and his wife, Kristy of Queensbury, Michele Leonka and her husband, Christopher of Queensbury, Nancy Kearney and her husband, Jim of South Glens Falls; her six grandchildren, Brendan Leonka and his fiancée, Katie Spoerl of Glens Falls, Jared Macey and his fiancée, Marissa Carpenter of South Glens Falls, Brittany Leonka and her fiancé, Alex Nikas of Warrensburg, Derek Macey and his girlfriend, Alexa Savoia of Hudson Falls, Aidan Kearney and Kelan Kearney, both of South Glens Falls; her sister, Jackie Higgins of Hudson Falls; as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins.
The Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, at 11 a.m., at St. Michael the Archangel Church, 80 Saratoga Avenue in South Glens Falls with the Reverend Tony Childs, pastor, officiating.
Rite of Committal will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery in the town of Fort Edward.
Following the graveside service, all are welcome to a gathering at the Elks Lodge, 32 Cronin Rd., in the town of Queensbury.
Donations in memory of Joan may be made to the C.R. Wood Cancer Center, 102 Park Street, Glens Falls, New York 12801.
Dear Bob, Jared and Family – I was deeply saddened to read of Joan’s passing. I am so sorry for your tremendous loss. May your wonderful memories of Joan ease your pain during this most difficult of time. We are wintering in Myrtle Beach or we would have been at the service. Warmest regards, Brad & Karen Ward
Dear Bob and Family – We are saddened to learn of the loss of your beloved wife Joan. May the happy memories of your loved one be a source of comfort to you and your family at this difficult time. Although we are not there with you, please know our thoughts and prayers are with you. We will see you when we return from Myrtle Beach. Most sincerely, Sue & Roy
Mr. Macey and family,
We wish to extend our deepest sympathies for your loss. If it is any consolation, my husband and I and our children and grandchildren are making wonderful memories in our home (your previous home on West Mountain Road). We are truly sorry that Joan was not given the opportunity to enjoy her new home for very long.
Best,
Lisa and Dennis Daly
What a sad thing to lose such a great gal. We were pals for many years and I am truly saddened by her passing. My sympathy goes out to Bobby (another pal from younger years), and family. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I was advised when my husband George passed to dwell only on the happy memories and good times together. May you find some solace in this. Sincerely, Linda