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Constance M. Gleason

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GLENS FALLS – Constance M. Gleason, 59, a native of Glens Falls, passed away on Monday, June 13, 2016, at her home.

Born September 10, 1956, in Glens Falls, she was the daughter of the late Raymond Gleason and Anne Elizabeth (Massita ) Gleason.

Constance enjoyed working for the State of New Hampshire as a Vocation Rehabilitation Secretary.  This position allowed her to meet many politicians, including President George H.W. Bush, Sr.

She owned and operated Ideal Market in Concord, NH for several years, until her illness forced her to close.  Constance fought Dystonia for many years until she lost her battle on Monday.  She loved spending time with family and grandchildren.  Constance also enjoyed, playing bingo, garage saleing, crocheting and most of all, spending time with her grandchildren.  She also enjoyed loving on her dog, Milo and her cat, Whiskers.  The most important thing that anyone would want you to know about her, is that she was an amazing mother and sister.

In addition to her parents, she is predeceased by her sister Julie Wood, her son Walter Potter and nephew Danny DeSantis

She is survived by her three children, Tammie Gill and her significant other, Arthur Almy of Hadley, Vincent Potter and his wife, Andrea of Hudson Falls and Vernon Potter and his wife, Jessica of Lake Bomoseen, VT; her eight grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; her brothers, Raymond Gleason and his significant other, Linda Bryant of Glens Falls and Ralph Gleason of Glens Falls; her sisters, Linda DeSantis and Doug Wood of Lake Luzerne, Laurie Roccasecca and her significant other, Doug Davis of Fort Edward and Patricia Hermance and her husband, Mike; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and many others who loved her; and Victor Z. Potter, whom she was able to reconcile with after 30 years; and her step-son, Victor Z. Potter, Jr. of Glens Falls.

Memorial services will be conducted 11 a.m. on Saturday, at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.

Memorial donations may be sent to the Dystonia Medical Research Foundation, 1 E Upper Wacker Drive # 2810, Chicago, Ill 60601.

Robert “Bob” Gleason

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GleasonHUDSON FALLS – Robert “Bob” Gleason, 86, of William Street, died peacefully on Saturday, January 31, 2015, at the Glens Falls Hospital, surrounded by his children.

Born October 22, 1928 in Auburn, NY, he was the son of the late John and Mary (Warter) Gleason.

He served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II.

On June 3, 1950, he married Beverly Knobel at St. Paul’s Church, formerly in Hudson Falls.   They were married 50 years when she died on July 21, 2000.

Bob worked for over 40 years for the General Electric Company in the Hudson Falls and Fort Edward plants, retiring in 1987 as a Unit Manager.

Bob’s faith was important to him as a longtime communicant of St. Mary’s/St. Paul’s Church in Hudson Falls.      He enjoyed stamp collecting and watching the New York Yankees and the NY Giants.   For the past 20 years, he researched the family genealogy.    Bob loved technology, and had one of the first personal computers.   He also enjoyed woodworking.  Bob made beautiful furniture and toys for his family and friends.  He was also an avid reader and a student of history.  Bob always enjoyed getting into a good political debate.

Survivors include four children, Michael D. Gleason and his husband, J. Timothy Breen of Queensbury, Elaine K. Gleason and her husband, Colin Dermody, of Loudonville, Nancy Groenwegen and her husband, Paul, of Glenmont and Linda G. Michaud and her husband, Paul, of Hudson Falls; two grandsons, Tylor Michaud of Hudson Falls and Philip Groenwegen of New Haven, CT; his step granddaughter, Erin Dermody of Boston, MA; his brother, Daniel Gleason and his wife, Virginia, of South Glens Falls; and one niece and four nephews.

At Bob’s emphatic request, there will be no calling hours.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 am on Saturday, February 7, 2015, at St. Mary’s/St. Paul’s Church, on the park in Hudson Falls, with the Rev. Thomas Babiuch, pastor, officiating.

The Rite of Committal will be in the spring at St. Mary’s Cemetery in the town of Fort Edward.

The family suggests that memorial donations be made to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Upstate New York/Vermont, 5 Computer Drive West, Albany, NY 12205.

The family wishes to thank the Cardiac Care Unit staff at the Glens Falls Hospital for the competent and compassionate care given to Bob and his family during the last four days of his life.

Arrangements are under the care of the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.