Beatrice “Bea” Mabb

HUDSON FALLS – Beatrice “Bea” Mabb, 89, of Lower Oak Street, went into the arms of the Lord, surrounded by her loving family, at her home, on Wednesday, October 31, 2018.

Born on March 22, 1929, in Glens Falls, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Ellen (Shea) Mabb

She met her future husband, Jerome “Jerry” while working at Kreske in Glens Falls.  They were married on June 18, 1949, at Christ Methodist Church in Glens Falls.  Together they shared 66 wonderful years together, until he passed away on July 5, 2015. After they were married, she devoted the rest of her life to her family, as a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother.

In 1982, along with her husband, Jerry, they founded Mabb Oil Company.  Bea was a vital part in the business, taking care of customers and her family, even making coffee and lunch for her boys.

Faith and family were the center of Bea’s life.  She was an active member of the Hudson Falls United Methodist Church for over 50 years and also a member of the United Methodist Women.  Bea enjoyed working on the church’s annual clam chowder luncheons.  She was a woman of God, who believed in Jesus Christ and served him well.  Bea believed in prayer and was often called a “prayer warrior”.

She was an avid Yankee fan, while her husband was an avid Red Sox fan, which made for interesting baseball seasons.   Bea enjoyed long rides on a summer day and traveling to the Jersey shore with her family.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was predeceased by her sisters, Isabella Coon and Mary Tyrell and her brother, Edward Mabb.

Survivors include her four children, Jerome E. Mabb and his life partner, Carol McMahon of Fort Edward, Michael Mabb and his wife, Mary Ellen of South Glens Falls,  Matthew Mabb and his wife, Holly of Hudson Falls and Judy Shaw and her life partner, Chris Battles of Queensbury; her ten grandchildren, Jerome E. Mabb II (Sara), Jason H. Mabb (Kessa), Mary Sue Hollowood, Christie Ann Hummel (Matt), Jeffrey Mabb (Heather), Travis M. Shaw (Sara), Jesse E. Shaw, Jodie M. Marinello (Anthony), Heather M . Craner (Michael) and Heidi L. Bilicki (Stefan); her 14 great grandchildren; her brother, Gary Mabb of Glens Falls; her sister in law, Ann Mabb of Glens Falls; as well as several nieces and nephews.

Friends may call on Sunday, November 4, 2018, from 11 to 1 p.m. at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.

Funeral services will be conducted on Sunday, following the calling hours at 1:00 P.M. at the funeral home, with the Reverend Mark Bailey, officiating.

Burial will follow at Gansevoort Cemetery in Gansevoort.

Memorial donations in Bea’s memory will be sent to High Peaks Hospice, 54 Glen Street Glens Falls, NY 12801.