HUDSON FALLS – Leonard Thomas “Tom” Mansell, 75, of Hudson Falls, passed away at home on November 28, 2022.
Born on July 23, 1947, in Chester, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Louis and Constance (Elverson) Mansell.
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our brother, Tom. He will be missed by everyone who had the pleasure of meeting him. His passing has left a hole in lives of our family.
Tom was a graduate of South Glens Falls Central School and proudly served in the United States Air Force. He was stationed in various places in the United States and in Germany.
Tom was a free spirit all his life, he worked in construction, both in New York and in the southern states, with quite a few years in Texas. He was very active in local AA groups and always said. “You have friends wherever you are,”
He is survived by his sisters, Mary Brann, Nancy Dickson and Connie Jackson; his brother, Lou Mansell; also his nephews, Brian Mansell, James Brann, Shane Jackson; and his niece, Julia Brann; his great nephews, Cole Jackson, Troy Jackson and Kevin Marcum.
A memorial calling hour will be held Tuesday, May 2, 2023, from 10 am to 10:45 a.m. at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.
A Celebration of remembrance will follow at 10:45 a.m. at the funeral home on Tuesday.
Committal services with full military honors will be conducted at 12:30 on Tuesday, at the Gerald BH Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery in Schuylerville.
Memorial donations in Leonard’s memory may be sent to Alcoholics Anonymous District 13, PO Box 4335, Queensbury, NY 12804 or the American Cancer Society, 33 Elk St Suite 201, Albany, NY 12207.
So very sorry for your loss.
Tommy will be missed by many. He was a wonderful brother and would do anything he could to help out his sisters. He was a good friend who persevered over many troubles in his life and became a good man!
Omg. So sad to hear of Tom’s passing.
I recognised him right away in his uniform..
haven’t seen him since my mom worked in their nursing home. He was a rat scallion as my mom used to refer to him as you will know what I mean.
My sincere condolences to his family that I would love to catch up to someday
Linda I remember you and your wonderful mother Edna.
I loved Tommy what a great person he was! OMG can’t believe it really. Time is short on earth. He was so funny always had a joke to share with me and everyone. World is a lesser place without him. I’ll miss you Tommy. Rip my friend!!