HUDSON FALLS – Marion E. Wilson, 95, formerly of Willow Street, went into the arms of the Lord on Saturday, March 15, 2014, at The Home of The Good Shepherd in the town of Moreau.
Born on July 7, 1918 in Hudson Falls, she was the daughter of the late Almon C. and Edith M. (Truesdale) Wilson.
Marion graduated from Hudson Falls High School in 1935 and from the Mildred Elley School in Albany in 1936.
She was employed by the former First National Bank of Hudson Falls, now known as TD Bank, for over 40 years. Until just a few months ago, she still enjoyed monthly lunches with a devoted group of fellow bank retirees.
Marion was a lifelong member of the First Baptist Church of Hudson Falls where she was an organist, a choir member, a member of the Diaconate and various circles in the church. She also served as an organist in other local churches. Other memberships include the American Baptist Women’s Organization, the AARP, the Washington County Historical Association and the Fort Edward Historical Association.
Marion enjoyed walking, reading, music, gardening and her home. Her laugh and fun loving spirit made her a delight to be with.
Besides her parents, she was predeceased by a sister, Ruth Wilson Avery in 1989 and her brother, Rear Admiral Almon C. Wilson (Ret) in 2003. She dedicated herself to the care of a number of her relatives who passed away before her.
Survivors include her two nephews, LCDR Geoffrey P. Wilson (Ret) and his wife, Louise of Germantown, TN and Peter W. Avery and his wife, Helen of Colonie; two grand nephews, Christopher Wilson and his wife, Amanda of Germantown, TN. and LCDR Geoffrey W. Wilson MC, USN and his wife, Angela of Newport, RI; one great grand niece, Elizabeth Wilson; three great grand nephews, William Wilson, Tim Wilson and Alex Wilson; several cousins, including those living locally, Linda Bergman and her husband, Robert of Fort Edward and Gary C. Wilson and his wife, Emmy of Queensbury; and her many wonderful church friends, especially, Katherine Jones and Judy Saville.
Friends may call on Saturday, March 22, 2014 from Noon to 1:00 p.m. at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.
Funeral services will follow at 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. Robert McCory, pastor of the First Baptist Church of Hudson Falls, officiating.
Burial will be at a time to be announced at the Union Cemetery in the town of Fort Edward.
The family suggests that donations in Marion’s name can be made to the First Baptist Church of Hudson Falls, 118 Main St., Hudson Falls, NY 12839.
We wish to thank Doneen Nikas, Paul Dietrich and Mark Parish, at Carleton Funeral Home, as well as her caregivers, Michelle Smith and Shannon Heidorf, for the loving care and watchful eyes that made it possible for Marion to stay in her home for a number of years. Many thanks also to Dr. Robert Beaty, the staff at the Home of The Good Shepherd and Saratoga Hospice for the wonderful compassionate care given to Marion.