GANSEVOORT – Roxanne “Gram” Weller, 72, passed away peacefully, in her sleep at home, early in the morning on August 4th.
Born on November 27, 1940, in Glens Falls, she was the daughter of Francis and Rilla Ruddy.
Roxanne graduated from Kubaski American Dependent School in Okinawa, Japan, class of 1958.
On March 21, 1959, in Fairhaven, VT, Roxanne married Lester Weller. Together they raised four boys in Gansevoort.
Roxanne served as a childcare provider for 10 years at the Moreau Community Center and worked as a teacher’s aid for the South Glens Falls School District, for 39 years, at Ballard Road Elementary School.
Roxanne was an amazing woman, who took pride in being able to do things that not everyone else could do, for example, raising four boys. In the early 60’s, she raced her 1956 Pontiac and went four years undefeated. She was also proud to say, that she was the first woman baseball coach at Moreau Rec.
Roxanne was known as the woman who was always cheering in the stands. Whether it was for her children, grandchildren, or just a kid she knew, she was everyone’s biggest fan. For her dedication to bulldog pride and spirit, Roxanne is being recognized as a 2013 Bulldog Hall of Fame inductee. She was also known for her many years of devotion to the South Glens Falls Wrestling Program.
Other than her parents, Roxanne was predeceased by her mother and father-in-law, Lena and Howard Weller, along with her son, Darwin Weller.
She is survived by her loving husband of 54 years, Lester Weller; her sons, Kelly Weller and wife, Valarie, Howard Weller and fiancé, Lisa Carpenter, and Shawn Weller and girlfriend, Cheryl Belcher; her daughter-in-law, Carrie Weller; and her grandchildren, who were the center of her world, Lester and girlfriend, Logan Coltey, Shawn and girlfriend, Kayt McCormick, Ashley and boyfriend, Tom LaFountain, Hannah, Cameron and girlfriend, Devin Smith, Carly, Darwin, and Dillon.
Friends and family may call on Tuesday from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.
Following the calling hours, all are welcome to the home of Howard Weller and Lisa Carpenter, at 38 Chestnut Street in South Glens Falls.
Roxanne would like to thank her family, friends and Community Hospice of Saratoga, for all of their love and support through her battle with cancer, words can not explain how much it all meant to her.
Donation in Roxanne’s memory may be sent to the South High Marathon Dance, 42 Merritt Road, South Glens Falls, NY 12803.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Lester,Shawn,Shawn,Hannah and Weller family… We are so sorry to hear about Gramma Weller.Such a special person ..loved by so many.We have so many great memories of times spent with her here and “on the road”. Her beloved Bulldogs will now have a special angel on their backs cheering them on….hugs to all … Maurice and Terry Wiart
My you rest in peace my friend and fellow teacher.
As I look up at the stars at night
And think of times we shared
Memories come flooding back
They all show how much you cared
Your kind nature
Your smile so big and wide
Thinking of these things
I know you will be always by my side
You’ve been a friend when times were hard
You’ve been a friend I can trust
In my heart you will always stay
Let god take care of you I must
In life it’s hard to find a friend
A friend so special and true
Whenever I think of this my friend
In my heart Roxy I’ll think of you
My heart is with you Skip and all the Weller children,and granchildren.
To the Weller Family,
“Somewhere deep within the heart is a place where we connect with all that is divine and eternal. ”
“Praying God will hold you dear and ease your sorrow, heal your heart and strengthen you for every new tomorrow.”
Our prayers are with you and your family.
Sandra Randall ( The Randall Family)
Our sincere condolences to all the Weller family .
Sorry to hear of “Grandma” Weller’s passing. Thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. Fond memories of her cheering on Shawn and his teammates at AYHA games.
My condolences to the Weller family. May God be with you and may loving memories fill your heart with peace and joy. Turning to God in prayer can be a source of true comfort. Please be assured of God’s love (1 Peter 5:7).
To the Weller Family,
To the Weller Family,
Our prayers are with you all. So sorry to hear of Roxanne’s passing. She will certainly leave a hole in everyone’s heart. She was a wonderful lady and will be greatly missed. We are away and will be unable to attend but know that our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Marie & Winston Kilburn
I was so sorry to hear about Roxanne’s passing. Although I only worked with her for two years at Ballard. At lunch, she always was sharing stories about her family. I know that she derived a lot of happiness from her loved ones. I hope that your memories bring you some comfort.
Dave Lieberman
I worked with Roxanne for two years at Ballard. At lunch, she frequently shared stories about her family. I know that she got a great deal of joy from her entire family. I hope that your memories bring you some comfort.
Dave Lieberman
Our prayers go out to the Weller family. Roxy was always the lead cheerleader at all our soccer and hockey games, she really kept the crowd going! She will be missed by everyone.
Shawn and family, so sorry for your loss.
The Kobor Family