HUDSON FALLS – It is with great sadness we inform you of the passing of our mother, Elizabeth “Betty” Meneely on Monday, June 29, 2020. She passed in her sleep with her daughter, Linda at her side, after a long illness.
In 1948, she graduated from Hudson Falls High school. Betty was employed at General Electric in Hudson Falls for nine years and for fifteen years, she worked at Sherwood Medical in Argyle, retiring in 1996.
She was there for all her children and enjoyed time spent with her grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchild. Betty loved vegetable gardening, which she shared her harvest with friends and relatives. She also had many different flowers adorning her front and side yards. Betty especially liked family gatherings and the Monahan Reunions. She loved to knit mittens which she kindly donated to Operation Santa Claus, one hundred pairs a year for the past five years, and her “scrubbies” which she happily gave to anyone who stopped by.
Betty was predeceased by her parents, Rose (Davis) and Clarence Monahan, her husband, John Meneely, her brother, Charles Monahan, her sister in law, Joan Monahan, her brother, Thomas Monahan, her son, William “Bill” Meneely, her grandson, Gabriel Nahra Meneely, her brother in law, Howard Carter and her son in law, Joseph Volpe.
She is survived by her children, John “Jack” Meneely and his wife, Lynn, Linda Stringer and her husband, Lowell, Shirley Meneely and her fiancé, Lee Harrington; her daughters in law, Jane Meneely, Gail Holland and her husband, Brian; her grandchildren, Joe (Christi) Volpe, Michael (Jennifer) Meneely and Matthew (Clare) Meneely, Ricale (Steve) Howe and Nicole (Will) Palmer and Glenn (Kim) Kibling; her great grandchildren, Dominick and Gianni Volpe, Hannah and Lucy Meneely, Gabrielle and Danielle McNally and Sara Howe, William Palmer, Ryan, Devon and McKenna Kibling; and great, great, granddaughter, Gemma McNally: her sisters, Jane Ann Carter and Nancy (Bradley) Bell; and by many, many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. .
In accordance with Betty’s wishes, there will be no calling hours and burial will be at the family’s convenience.
Arrangements are under the care of Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.
Special thanks to the High Peaks Warren Washington Hospice, the Fort Hudson Health Care Center in Fort Edward and the Glens Falls Hospital, for their care of our mother.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Betty’s name may be made to Juvenile Cystic Fibrosis, P.O. Box 97372, Washington D.C. 20090-7372 or Operation Santa Claus, P.O. Box 707, Hudson Falls, NY 12839.
We will miss you Mom.
DEAREST LINDA AND LOEW, SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS… WHAT A BEAUTIFUL LADY SHE WAS… GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY… OUR THOUGHT’S AND PRAYER’S ARE WITH YOU IN YOUR TIME OF SORROW… LOVE, DOUG AND MAGGIE ALITZ
Our condolences go out to the family. Even though our parents grow old doesn’t mean we accept the thought of them passing. Her obituary shows she lived a amazing life. Memories last forever.
Our condolences go out to the family of Betty. When our parents grow older we never imagine that they would leave us, but reality sets in and we realize we have to deal with it. Betty sounds like she had a Amazing life surrounded by the love of her family. Memories last forever.
My deepest sympathies. I have so many great memories spent with all of you growing up. Aunt Betty was an original and will be missed. Much love to you all.
So sorry to hear about Betty. I will never forget our dinners up at Hadlock with Grandma and Bocka.
Thank you Kathleen, those were great times and great memories. How are you guys since I last saw you?
Linda, Shirley, Ricale, Nicole, and Family,
I’m so sorry to hear of Betty’s passing. She was a wonderful lady !
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Hugs to everyone !
Love, Judy Monroe
Jack, Linda, Shirley,
My condolences to you and your families on the Passing of your Mom.
Betty will be forever remembered and was a great tribute to the Monahan family. Betty was loved by everyone and devoted to all her family and friends. May she Rest In Peace.
With Deepest Sympathies to all the Family, Betty was a wonderful women, will miss her dearly, many great times with her, will miss visiting her, everybody who know her loved to be around her, one great lady, my prayers and may she rest in peace
I worked with your Mom for many years. One of my favorite people. So sorry to hear of her passing.
Shirl ~ (and family)… my deepest sympathy. It sounds as though she lived a good life.
“Love, like a beautiful song, carries on in the heart when the last note is silent.”
Author Unknown
I worked with Betty at Sherwood; she had such a gentle and friendly spirit – always with a smile on her face. A true pleasure to be around. So sorry…..
Nancy & Red Bell,
So sorry to learn about the passing of your sister. Our thoughts & prayers are with both of you and your family during this time of sorrow. May God Bless all of you and keep you in his loving arms.
God Bless,
Sue & Gary Allen