HUDSON FALLS – Lynn R. Schnabel, 62, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on October 24, 2017. Lynn suffered a long and courageous battle with cancer.
She was employed for several years at Washington County Department Motor Vehicles, retiring in January 2017. Prior to DMV, Lynn worked for Washington County WIC and General Electric.
Before returning to her home in Hudson Falls, she and her family lived in Saudi Arabia and Florida.
Lynn was devoted to her daughters and grandchildren and spent her life ensuring their comfort and happiness. She enjoyed nothing more than playing with her grandkids and giving them much love and happiness.
Lynn enjoyed gardening, dining out, hiking, visiting museums, historic sites and craft fairs. She was also a regular visitor at the Glens Falls Farmers Market. Lynn also enjoyed traveling and spending time at the beach in Cape Cod, MA, Florida and Hampton, NH.
She was predeceased by her mother, Flora A. Belden, her former husband, Joseph Schnabel and two of her favorite little dogs, LuLu and Bagel.
Lynn is survived by her beloved daughters, Rachel Schnabel (Chris Holcomb) and Sarah Schnabel (Michael Reid); her grandchildren, Delilah and Jude; her sisters and brothers, Lee Ann Vitas (Harry), Joseph Fowler (Phyllis Borden), Robin Nassivera (Mike) and Leon Fowler; her nieces and nephews, Andrea Gifford, Gina Nassivera, Michael Nassivera, Robert Fowler and Flora Fowler; her uncle, Lester Weller; her aunts, Fay Vaughn (Frank) and Judy McWhorter (Don); several cousins and dear friends; and her step father, Robert Fowler.
Friends may call on Friday, November 3rd from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial donations be made to the local charity of your choice.
Lynn was a beautiful person with a kindness in her heart. In knowing Lynn from the days at General Electric; you who have had her in your lives were blessed by her sweet spirit. My condolences to her family and friends may your lives be a reflection of what she gave you.
Until we meet again Lynn, I will not forget your laugh, twinkling eyes and kind spirit. You made doing nothing fun…..we had a lot of it, didn’t we ?
Lee, Joe, Robin and Leon, my heart aches with yours. I know the hole is huge but she is free and at peace now and probably making the angels laugh.
Sending prayers to your family .you were a very sweet.kind women.knew her from motor vehicle department.rest high sweet angel.
Lynn was a client of mine for a short while. She was such a sweet person and it was so difficult to watch her struggle. I feel for the family at this sad time. Even while I was trying to help her, she was so thoughtful enough to stop and get me a gift to thank me. Such a thoughtful sweet person and so sad she is gone. My condolences to the family.
Lynn was a kind, wonderful happy soul who I had the pleasure of knowing while at the County Building…My condolences to her family in this time of sorrow…
Lynn has a kind and beautiful person who I had the pleasure of knowing while at the County Building – My Condolences to her family.
My condolences to the family. Lynn was such a nice person at motor vehicles.This is where I knew her from.May she be at peace.
You will always be in my heart. I have many pictures of us and will always cherish them. I miss our evening movie time we shared. I have all of your text messages stored on a drive as a memory. I know that you are in Gods hands and will always be in a good place. I love you Lynn.
My thoughts and prayers go out to Lynn’s family. Robin – I wish I could take your pain away, my friend. I hope the memories you have together will help you through this. Sending hugs.
To the family of Lynn, especially her daughters, Sarah, Rachel and grandchildren, I am so sorry for your loss. Lynn was one of the kindest, most compassionate people I have ever known. As you girls know, I had the great fortune to work with her at WIC. In all the time I have known her, she was always upbeat and happy, no matter what life threw her way. I was lucky to have known her, she always brightened my days and showed me and my family, her gentle ways. Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers. With love.
My thoughts and prayers are with all of Lynn’s family and friends. Cherish your memories. I was privileged to work with Lynn and will always remember her calm, quiet manner. May we all learn from Lynn and may she rest in peace.
To the family sorry for your loss,Lynn was always smiling she was caring women
Rachel and Sarah, So sorry about the loss of your Mom. She was an awesome lady. Our family’s thoughts and prayers are with you. Love, Jill, Mel and Missy