HUDSON FALLS – Mildred Boynton Hartpence
, of Martindale Ave, passed into eternal life on Saturday, September 13, 2014, at home surrounded by her loving family.
Mildred was born in Jay, on December 29, 1918. She was the daughter of the late Sheldon and Mary (Chabbott) Boynton and the loving wife of the late John J. Hartpence. Mildred was also predeceased by her brother, Edward Boynton of Jay.
She is survived by her loving children, John (Dorothy) of Scotia, Mary Gordon of Diamond Point, James (Karen) of Carrollton, GA, Timothy (Mary) of Simpsonville, SC and Sue (Jeff) Curren of Diamond Point. She is also survived by her cherished grandchildren, John and Geoffrey Hartpence, Andrew Gordon, Aaron Hartpence and Warren Curren; her beloved great grandchildren, Benjamin Keppler, Kiera Hartpence and Lily Hartpence; she is also survived by a brother, Sheldon Boynton of Keeseville; her half brother, George (Marilyn) Chabbott of Dover, Delaware; and several nieces and nephews. She is also survived by her beloved sister, Emma Nelson of Hudson Falls, whose lifetime devotion and affection held a very special place in Mildred’s hears. This was so very much appreciated by Mildred’s children; Mildred was educated at SUNY Plattsburg and taught Home Economics and Hudson Falls High School for many years.
Mildred will be remembered as a loving, caring woman with great strength of character. Her most cherished moments were times spent with her family, and she especially enjoyed being with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Her family unfailingly gathered at her home on holidays for wonderfully meals and cherished time together. She was a stunning example of how to live and die gracefully.
The family would like to extend heartfelt appreciation to all of her long-time caregivers, with special thanks to Debbie Blackmar, Becky Walsh and Hilda Sprague, for all the care and kindness given to Mildred.
Calling hours will be from 9:30 to 10:30 am on Tuesday, September 16, 2014, at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson F alls
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Mary’s/St. Paul’s Church on the park in Hudson Falls at 11 a.m. following the calling hours.
The Rite of Committal will follow at Union Cemetery in the town of Fort Edward.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Society, Upstate New York, 1650 South Avenue, Suite 100, Rochester, NY 14620 or the American Cancer Society, Earmark for Colon Cancer Research, 959, Route 9, Mount Royal Plaza, Queensbury, NY 12804