HUDSON FALLS – Marjorie “Marge” Layden, 84, formerly of North Oak Street, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family, Sunday, February 15, 2015, at Fort Hudson Health Care Facility in Fort Edward.
Born on June 27, 1930 in Glens Falls, she was the daughter of the late LeRoy and Margaret (O’Leary) Behan.
Marge was a graduate of St. Mary’s School in Glens Falls and later attended The College of Saint Rose in Albany, where she obtained her Master’s degree in teaching.
On July 11, 1964, she married Leon M. Layden at St. Mary’s Church in Glens Falls.
She was employed at Queensbury Central Schools as a business teacher for 12 years. Marge was a wonderful teacher and was loved by her many students. In 1964, she retired from teaching to raise and care for her five sons. On numerous occasions her family witnessed former students giving her the finest compliment any teacher can receive when they told her she was the “best teacher” they ever had, a sentiment to which her five boys and husband whole heartedly agreed.
Marge was a faithful communicant of St. Mary’s/St. Paul’s Church in Hudson Falls. She was a member of the New York State Teachers Association and Glens Falls/Hudson Falls Hospital Guild. Marge also enjoyed reading novels, vacationing in Ogunquit, Maine, socializing with her Bridge Club, and watching her five sons participate in sports.
Beside her parents, Marge was predeceased by her three sisters; Sister Catherine Rosemary Behan of the Dominican Order, Sister Marie Margaret Catherine Behan of the Congregation of St. Joseph, Marcia Austin; and her brother LeRoy F. Behan.
Marge is survived by her loving husband of 50 years, her five sons; David Layden and his wife, Joy of Sterling, MA, Dr. Michael Layden and his wife, Marjorie of Glens Falls, Stephen Layden of Lake George, Mark Layden of Hudson Falls, and Matthew Layden and his wife, Rosina Brooks of Saratoga Springs; her nine grandchildren, Bridgette, Rachael, Brock, Margie, Jacqueline, Sean, Burke, Levi, Brooks; as well as several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Marge’s family expresses their sincere gratitude to the staff of Wing A of Fort Hudson Health Care Facility and to Eileen Purdy, Marge’s former home health aide, for the loving care and devotion given to Marge.
There will be no public calling hours.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday, February 23, 2015, at 12 p.m., at St. Mary’s/St. Paul’s Church in Hudson Falls, with the Rev. Thomas Babiuch, pastor, officiating.
Rite of Committal will take place at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Fort Edward, in the spring.
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Marge can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 4 Pine West Plaza, Suite 405, Albany, New York 12205.
Doctor Michael Layden: I express my sorrow for the loss of your Mother. A parent is such a special person who can never be replaced. May she be in a better place. From a very grateful patient that you saved the life of.. Mark A.
Steve and family,
So sorry for your loss.
Please let me know if I can help in any way.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
See you soon.
Sincerely
Jerry
Layden Family, I am very sorry for your loss. Mrs Layden was such a kind loving person, my thoughts and prayers are with you all, sincerely, Mike Marine
So sorry for the loss of such a wonderful woman. Her smile always brightened my day.
I too am among the former students of “Miss Behan” who consider her to have been the best teacher I ever had. She was gracious and lovely and kind. All of her students loved her. Even years after graduation, if one should meet her, she always remembered your name. My thoughts and prayers are with her family.
Steve, Matt, Mark & Family,
My sincere condolences on your recent loss. My thoughts & prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Heather Carlton
Leon, Dave,Joy, Mike, Steve, Mark, Matt,
To say I am so sorry for your loss can’t possibly express. In the short time my late mother and I were able to spend with your mom it was clear Marge was an angel. Truly one of the most genuine and lovely persons I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. She is resting in a better place, proud of each of you and your accomplishments, thankful for all of your wonderful care. My prayers are with all of you.
To the family of Marge Layden,
So very sorry about your loss.
With sincere sympathy, Pierrette Baldwin. and family.
Sincere sympathy to the Layden family. Marge was a kind and gracious lady. We are very sorry for your loss and are thinking of you.
To the Layden Family,
I am so very sorry to hear of the loss of such a special woman. May your years of beautiful memories help bring you some peace in the difficult days ahead. Hoping the thoughts and prayers of friends and family help support you during this challenging time.
With heartfelt condolences,
Beth Hogan
Marge helped me a great deal when I started my teaching career at Queensbury. I enjoyed teaching with her for a number of years. A great, beloved teacher and a wonderful person. Our condolences to the family from both of us.
Gordon & Sandy Ostrander
Really sorry to hear about your loss. Mrs. Layden was one of the nicest people we ever knew.