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HUDSON FALLS – Rosemarie K. Wood, 91, formerly of Lincoln St., Hudson Falls, passed away on Wednesday, June 12, 2019, at Washington Center in Argyle.

Born on September 20, 1927 in Queens, Long Island, she was the daughter of the late John and Margot (Blade) Koop.

She was a graduate of Saranac Lake High School and after graduation took secretarial courses.

On August 6, 1949, she married Russell B. Wood in Saranac Lake. 

Mrs. Wood was a communicant of St. Mary’s/St. Paul’s Church in Hudson Falls.

She was a former member of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas in Saranac Lake. Mrs. Wood was also a member of the PTA and at she was active in organizing preschool in Hudson Falls.

Her enjoyments included bowling, golfing, and crafts.

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Russell B. Wood, who passed away on June 10, 1998.

She is survived by her son, Bradley (Andrea) Wood of Port St. Lucie, Florida; two daughters, Donna (William) Nichols of Hudson Falls and Susan (Frank) Jones of Jupiter, Florida; her grandchildren, Cory Nichols, Lindsey (John) Pollock, Dustin (Tala) Jones and Chad Bearor; her great grandchildren, Jonny Pollack, Harvey Pollack and Emma Pollack, Mackenzie Bearor and Logan Bearor ; and one cousin, whom she thought of as a sister, Dorothy (Larry) Lexa.

Friends and family may call on Wednesday, June 19, 2019, from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main St., Hudson Falls.

Funeral services will follow the calling hour on Wednesday at 2:30 pm.

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

The family has asked that memorial donations be made to the Fort Edward Rescue Squad, Inc., P.O. Box 226, Fort Edward, 12828.

HUDSON FALLS- Marge “Mima” Wood, 68, went into the arms of the Lord on Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at the Glens Falls Hospital.

Born on August 11, 1950, in Troy, she was the daughter of the late Ernie, Sr. and Florence (Toleman) Brooks.

On March 10, 1979, she married the love of her life, Lester Wood, Sr. at Hudson Falls United Methodist Church.

Marge spent her life taking care of her family. Her heart belonged in full to the love of her life, her children, her grandchildren, and her adopted grandchildren of the community.  She was an active member of the New Life Baptist Church; her favorite part was teaching Sunday School. She always had a baby in her arms. Marge enjoyed arts and crafts and made an excellent seamstress. She was everybody’s Mima and all who knew her, loved her. She rarely went without a smile.

In addition to her parents, Marge was predeceased by her son, James “Jimmy” Wood who passed away on March 5, 2013; and her two brothers, Robert Brooks, Sr. and Paul Brooks.

Survivors include the love of her life, her husband, Lester Wood, Sr.; her children, Lester Wood, Jr., Jackie Wood, Shawn Wood and his wife, Cindy, Lori Zapete and her husband, Jefferson and Neal Wood; her brothers, Ernie Brooks, Jr. and Albert Brooks; her grandchildren, Michael, Andrew, Ali, LJ, Annie, Salena, Ryan, Dylan and Julianna; her great grandchildren, Lola, Eddy, Daniel, Kayla and Avery; her dog Bailey; and many nieces, nephews and cousins; and her extended church family.

Friends may call on Saturday, December 15, 2018 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the New Life Baptist Church, 62 Main Street, Hudson Falls, NY.

Funeral services will follow at 1 p.m. at the church.

Burial will be in the spring at Moss Street Cemetery in the town of Kingsbury.

The family suggests that donations in Marge’s name be made to the New Life Baptist Church, 62 Main Street, Hudson Falls, NY 12839.

Mima’s family would like to thank the kind loving people at the Broad Street Renal Dialysis Unit, who cared for marge in her time of need, you truly are a great group of people.  We would also like to thank the great medical staff at the Glens Falls hospital, who’s care, and efforts made it possible for her family to enjoy her for 2 ½ more years.

Arrangements are entrusted to Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street, Hudson Fall, NY.

HUDSON FALLS – Leslie “Les” H. Wood, 99, of Hudson Falls, passed away peacefully, on November 5, 2017, in the home that he built, with his family around him.

Les, also known as Herb, Papa, and Big Old PaPa was born on April 24, 1918 in Indian Lake, the son of the late Laura Wood Hammond and the late Elvis E. Wood.  He spent his early childhood in Indian Lake then grew up in Glens Falls, graduating from Glens Falls High School in 1936.  He delivered the newspaper while attending school, then worked in the local clothing industry before being accepted into the apprentice program at General Electric in Schenectady.  He was there when he enlisted in the Navy, following the Pearl Harbor attack.

He trained at Samson Naval Training Base and at Naval Station Great Lakes, and then participated in securing Tinian Island in the Northern Mariana Islands.  As a Naval Storekeeper, he was responsible for maintaining stores of engines, airframe components and all other parts needed to keep aircraft operating from what became the biggest air base in the world during World War II.

After the war, Les returned to GE in Schenectady, where he met Jean M. Pulver, whom he married on June 7, 1947 at Christ Church United Methodist in Glens Falls.  At GE, he was part of the very first Value Analysis team using principles and practices that have since grown into an entire branch of engineering focused on reducing the cost of achieving a required function in a manufactured or constructed system.  Les, a Free and Accepted Mason of the Beukendaal Lodge in Scotia, retired from GE in 1980 and he and Jean built their retirement home in Hudson Falls.  They enjoyed cruising northern Lake George, Schroon Lake and Indian Lake in their powerboat and travelled the country in their pick-up camper but they were always home for the fall leaves and balloon festival.  Les particularly enjoyed hunting the mountains of the Big Brook and Cedar River sections of Indian Lake, as well as fishing the brooks, ponds and lakes in the Town of Indian Lake where they also maintained a get-away cabin.  Where ever he was, Sunday night was Popcorn Night at PaPa’s and all of his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren were invited.

Jean died on their anniversary in 2011.  Les was also predeceased by his son Curtis E. Wood.

Survivors include his sons, James L. Wood and his wife Kathryn of Hudson Falls and David A. Wood and his wife, Jody of Georgetown, ME.  He is also survived by his grandchildren, Bret J. Wood, Eric D. Wood and his wife, Christine and Laura J. Van Dien and her husband, Mark as well as six great grandchildren, Madison E. Wood, Ella K. Wood, Mason E. Van Dien, Austyn V. Van Dien, Rowan M. Van Dien and Ryan C. Wood.

A Memorial Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, November 15, 2017 at Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls, with the Rev. Michael Bailey, officiating.

Burial with full military honors will follow at Pine View Cemetery in the town of Queensbury, where he will be laid to rest next to his wife.

The family suggests that memorial donations be made to High Peaks Hospice and Palliative Care, 79 Glenwood Avenue, Queensbury, NY  12804.

Hudson Falls – Arlene V. (Falkenbury) Wood, 91, the matriarch of Fairview Lane, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, November 29, 2016, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.

Born March 12, 1925, in Stony Creek, she was the daughter of the late Grant and Bertha (Ackley) Falkenbury.

Arlene, who was affectionately known as “Bo”, was a graduate of Fort Edward High School, Class of 1943. Following her graduation, she began working as a Stenographer at the former International Brotherhood of Pulp, Sulphite & Paper Mill Workers union office in Fort Edward before advancing to secretary to the President; she retired after 25 years of dedicated service to the company.

She married the love of her life and high school sweetheart, Walter Harvey Wood on July 13, 1945. The couple relocated from Fort Edward to Hudson Falls, where they would build their home and raise their family. Her beloved “Harv”, and husband of 52 years passed away in 1997.

In addition to spending time with her family, Arlene was a quick-witted jokester and queen of the Crypto-quote, who enjoyed playing cards with “the girls”, crossword puzzles, reading, traveling, and various crafts, including, knitting, crocheting, painting, and ceramics. She was a former member of the First Baptist Church of Hudson Falls, the Moreau Senior Center, and the Fort Edward Historical Society.

Besides her parents and late husband, Arlene is predeceased by her three siblings, Olive Viele, and Edward and James Falkenbury.

She is survived by three daughters, Alicia (Ted) Nassivera of South Glens Falls, Olivia (Scott) Snyder of Lake George, and Tana (Phil) Smith of Stillwater; five grandchildren, Ted (Shelly) Nassivera, Jr., of Middletown, Jennifer (Devin) Piersol of Winter Park, FL, Kathryn (David) Alexander of Warrensburg, Andrew Smith of Orlando, FL, and Brett Smith of Stillwater; and her most recent blessing, great-granddaughter, Piper Lyn Alexander. “Auntie Bo” also leaves behind several loving nieces and nephews, as well as many extended family members and special friends.

Friends may call on Arlene’s family from 2 to 5 pm, Thursday, December 1, 2016, at Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.

A funeral service to celebrate her beautiful life will be conducted at 11:00 am, Friday at the funeral home, with Rev. Thomas Pettigrew of the Church of the Holy Cross in Warrensburg, officiating.

Burial will follow in Union Cemetery, Fort Edward.

Arlene’s family would like to thank her dear friends, Bev & Tony Mandalare, caring neighbors, Pat Hoffis, and Bill and Kathy Stiles, as well as, nieces, Deborah Stedman and Sandra Balch, and her special “kids”, Nancy Stockwell and Gary Golden, for always being there. Also, a very special thank you to her amazing care givers, Francis Clift, Paula Broderick, Ginny Dutson, and Sandra Dickinson for the loving care they provided.

In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations in Arlene’s memory to the Fort Edward Rescue Squad, Inc. PO Box 226, Fort Edward, NY 12828, or the First Baptist Church of Hudson Falls, 118 Main St., Hudson Falls, NY 12839.

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

ARGYLE – Robert J. “Bobby” Wood , 54, of Argyle, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, April 2, 2014, At Glens Falls Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.

Born November 29, 1959, in Glens Falls, he was the son of  Calvin Durham, Sr and his wife, Sheila. and Elaine Wood.

In 1977, he graduated from Hudson Falls High School.

On February 27, 1981, Bobby married Mary Ray at the United Methodist Church in Hudson Falls.

He was employed as a service manager at Bain’s Automotive in Salem.   Bobby attended the Living Waters Church in Wilton.  He was a member of Adirondack Riders Motorcycle Club and Bulls Eye Shooter.  Bobby was active in many shooting clubs.  He enjoyed playing guitars and riding his Harley with his wife.  He participated in many fund raising rides.  He also enjoyed spending time with family and going on outings with them.  Bobby was a huge Elvis fan.

Bobby is predeceased by his maternal grandparents, Alvin and Carmella Wood; his paternal grandparents, Hilbert Calvin Durham and Nina May Durham.

Survivors include his wife of 34 years, Mary (Ray) Wood of Argyle; his great niece, Nicole Hafner of Argyle; his mother, Elaine Wood of Warrensburg; his father, Calvin Durham, Sr.and his wife, Sheila of Fort Edward; his brothers and sisters, Dan, Sue, Evelyn, Helen, Calvin, Jr., Dean, Glen, Bill, Danny, Sheila, Nina; and several aunts, encles, nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews and cousins.

Family and friends may call Saturday, 1 to 3 p.m. at Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street, Hudson Falls.

Funeral services will follow calling hours at the funeral home, with Rev. Brett Seals, Pastor, of Living Waters Church in Wilton, officiating.

Burial will be private.

Donations in memory of Woody can be made to a gun safety organization of choice