HUDSON FALLS – Christine “Chris” Lillian (Northouse) Keays, 71, of Pine Street, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, February 16, 2015, at Glens Falls Hospital.
Born on December 21, 1943 in Cambridge, she was the daughter of the late Art and Lillian (Keys) Northouse.
For several years Chris was employed as a home health aide for Washington County. She loved her patients and they loved her in return. When Chris retired from the county, she began delivering newspapers in the early morning in Hudson Falls. Chris was an honest, well read, loving, caring mother and grandmother who will be missed by not only her family, but by everyone she touched. She was thought by many as the nicest person they ever met.
Chris was an avid sports fan; she especially loved to watch her granddaughter’s soccer games, and the Fort Edward girl’s basketball and softball games. Her passion was following Duke Basketball and the New York Mets baseball. She also enjoyed watching all sports on T.V.
Survivors include her two children, Sherry Keays and her special friend, Dan Barber of Hudson Falls, and Jean Keays and her fiancé, Tony Catalfamo of Hudson Falls; her granddaughter, Alexus Catalfamo; Jennifer O’Sick Bower, whom Chris considered her third child; and her four cats. Chris also had a special bond with Keays family.
Friends may call on Wednesday, from 3 to 6 p.m., at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street, in Hudson Falls.
A celebration of Chris’ life will follow the calling hours, at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, at the funeral home.
The family suggests that memorial donations be made to Jake Bower, 8713 57th St., Pinellas Park, FL 33782 or online www.jakejuction.com.