Daniel R. “Dan” Needham

NeedhamARGYLE – Daniel R. “Dan” Needham, 49, of Argyle, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 2, 2016 at his home.
Born on January 5, 1966, in Glens Falls, he was the son of Joyce (Brileya) Mattison and the late Warren Needham.

Dan attended Hudson Falls High School and received his Associates Degree in Architecture from Adirondack Community College.

He was a self-employed contractor who owned and operated his own business, Daniel–Son Builders in Wilton. Dan was a talented contractor who could build a house from top to bottom, inside and out. He always was happy with a smile on his face. Dan was known for having a wonderful sense of humor. Anyone in need could depend on Dan for a helping hand and a warm handshake.

He loved feeling the wind on his face, riding his Harley Fatboy anytime he could. Most of all, Dan loved spending time with his granddaughter, Pebbles.

In addition to his father, he was predeceased by his nephew, William Joseph Younes and his four legged, furry son, Lieutenant.

He is survived by his son, Daniel Needham, II of Glens Falls; his mother and stepfather, Joyce and Ellis Mattison, Sr. of Gansevoort; two grandchildren, Leilla “Pebbles” Needham and Daniel “the Boy” Needham; his siblings, Susan Needham of Hudson Falls, Cynthia Cook and her husband, Larry of Glens Falls, Michael Needham and his wife, Tracy of Fort Edward, Debra Needham of Hudson Falls, Eric Needham of Hudson Falls; his step brother, Ellis Mattison, Jr. and his wife, Amanda of West Glens Falls; his nephew, Gary Needham and his wife, Jamie of Fort Edward; his extended family, Carol Martin, Mark and Joslyn Brown, his other grandchild “Marky”, Brandi Gitto, Jakob Pregent, the Wilson family, Richard, Jamie, Paul and Chaz, John and Debbie Martin, Nancy Martin, Helen Omiecinski and Brooke Shaffer; and several nieces nephews and cousins.

Friends may call on Saturday, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.

Prayers will be offered at 4 p.m. on Saturday at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to the American Cancer Society, 959 Route 9, Mount Royal Plaza, Queensbury, NY 12804.

Mark Needham

Needham

HUDSON FALLS – Mark E. Needham, 49, of Hudson Falls, the son of the late Darrell and Dorothy Needham, passed away in his sleep on Thursday, July 4th.

Mark was employed by Support Link, Inc., as a Service Coordinator and helped many people.  He loved playing in his band, Mocking Justice and his previous band, Hungry Jack and many other groups.  Mark loved his band buddies, comic books, working out at the gym, the Steelers, Yankees and the band, KISS.

He is survived by his wife, Nancy Needham; his brothers, Michael Needham and his wife, Florence and Louis Needham and his wife, Nancy; his mother and father in law, Teresa and John Novick; his sister in law, Laura Bonacorsi and her husband, Sam; many beloved nieces, nephews and extended family; and his cat, Baby.

Friends may call on Monday from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Tuesday at St. Mary’s/St. Paul’s Church on the park in Hudson Falls.

The family suggests that memorial donations be made to Support Link,      Queensbury, NY 12804.

Online condolences may be made by visiting www.carletonfuneralhome.net.