HUDSON FALLS – John Arthur Leroux, 67, of Hudson Falls, passed away on Friday, February 7, 2014, after a hard fought battle with cancer, at Mary’s Haven in Saratoga Springs, with his loving family by his side.
Born May 14, 1946, in Glens Falls, he was the son of the late Arthur J. Leroux and Viola Leroux Penders.
John was a graduate of St. Mary’s Academy in Glens Falls, where for four years, he played football for an undefeated team and was proud to have been nominated for the Donnelly award. He then attended Adirondack Community College, and continued on to Miami of Ohio.
He was employed in the commercial tire business and was dedicated to his customers and the many friends he made over the years.
John was a communicant of St. Mary’s/St. Paul’s Church in Hudson Falls, where he served as the first lector at St. Paul’s Church, as a member of St. Paul’s Church Ushers Association, and enjoyed many years as a member of the St. Paul’s Senior Choir. He was also a religious education teacher at St. Paul’s Church. John served with the United States Army Reserves.
He had a passion for cooking and entertaining his family and friends. John also loved to read. There was never a time that he didn’t have a book in his hand.
Besides his parents, John is predeceased by his second father, Kenneth Penders, and his grandparents, Wilfred and Regina Leroux.
Survivors include his daughter, Nicole Leroux Payant and her husband, Christopher of Saratoga Springs; his grandchildren, Zachary and Skyler Payant; his sister, Nancy Moulton and her husband, John of Queensbury; his nieces and nephews, Kevin Moulton and his wife, Tracey, and their children, Liam and Mikayla, Beth Single and her husband, Stephen, and their children, Matthew, Michael, and Colleen, Mark Moulton and his daughter, Erica, David Moulton and his wife, Amy Hogan Moulton, M.D., and their children, Christine and Stephen, Michelle Hammond and her husband Thomas, and their children Elizabeth, John, and Katherine; as well as several great nieces, cousins and many close friends.
Family and friends may call on Saturday from 11 to 1 p.m. at Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls. A Prayer service will be conducted at 1 p.m. on Saturday, following the calling hours, at the funeral home.
Following the prayers service, everyone is welcome to a gathering at McManus Hall, located next to St. Mary’s/St. Paul’s Church in Hudson Falls.
The Rite of Committal will take place in the spring at St. Paul’s Cemetery in the town of Kingsbury.
John’s family wishes to extend the deepest appreciation to the staff and volunteers at Mary’s Haven for the loving care extended to John in his last days.
Donations in memory of John may be made to Mary’s Haven, 35 New Street, Saratoga Springs, New York 12866.
My deepest sympathy to Nancy and John’s family members. I remember John as a fun loving . You are in my thoughts and prayers at this most difficult tme.\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\
My thoughts and prayers are with John’s family at this most difficult time. I remember John as a fun loving classmate and it was so good seeing him at our last reunion. He had a great time.
I am sorry I am unable to express my sympathy in person but we are not at home at this time.
Libby Hickey Sprott
To: Nancy and John Moulton – Our hearts go out to you & your family with the loss of your brother John Leroux. May the memories of your loved one be a source of comfort during this difficult time. Since we are presently in Myrtle Beach and unable to be with you, please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. Most sincerely, Sue and Sonny
Nancy, John and the Leroux family,
I am very sorry at your loss. It has been a very long time since I lived in Glens Falls but I remember John as about an 8 or 9 year old at 4 Notre Dame Street and when he was playing football at St Mary’s Academy I am remembering John and the Leroux family in my prayers.
Nancy, John and the Leroux family,
I am very sorry at your loss. It has been a very long time since I lived in Glens Falls but I remember John as about an 8 or 9 year old at 4 Notre Dame Street and when he was playing football at St Mary’s Academy. I am remembering John and the Leroux family in my prayers.
So very sorry to hear of John’s passing. He was a “regular” at Eddie’s Groceries and was always a sweet, gentle man.
We were out of town this weekend and unfortunately missed the services.
Our prayers go out to all of John’s family!
Rest well, John.
So very sorry to hear of John’s passing. He was a “regular” at Eddie’s Groceries, and was always a sweet, gentle man.
We were out of town this weekend and missed the services.
Our prayers go out to all of John’s family!
Rest well, John.
Condolences to John’s family
Not only was he a great football player at St. Mary’s, but also for the Greenjackets Football Team.
I had the pleasure of playing with him after he graduated from St. Mary’s!