Martha Elizabeth Horrigan

HUDSON FALLS – Martha Elizabeth Horrigan, 68, of Hudson Falls, passed away January 27, 2024 at Albany Medical Center.

Born on June 23, 1955 in Glens Falls, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Elizabeth (Leonard) Horrigan.

Martha attended Saint Mary’s school in Hudson Falls and also the Hudson Falls Central School System. Martha cherished the many friendships she made during her 35 years at East Side Center in Glens Falls.

Martha enjoyed ice skating at Derby Park, swimming at the family pool, and especially playing trivia on Christmas Eve with her family. Music was another passion of Martha’s, especially listening to Barry Manilow and Barbara Streisand. Martha was also a member of the choir at Barnwell.

Besides her parents, Martha is predeceased by her aunts and uncles, Mary F. Horrigan, Edward Horrigan, Josephine Horrigan, and John Horrigan, Bobby and F. William Leonard.

Left with heavy hearts, Martha is survived by her siblings, Mary (T.R.) Sexton, Ann (Ed) Stangle, Michael (Heidi) Horrigan, Ellen Horrigan, and Tom (Beth) Horrigan; nieces and nephews, Jennifer (Brett) Seeley, Brittany (Jeff) Rozelle, Tara (Brian) Carpenter, Laura (Everett) Voorhis, Thomas Stangle, Brendan Stangle, Laine Horrigan, and Reid Horrigan; her great nieces and nephews, Conor Horrigan, Morgan Seeley, Drew Seeley, and Hattie Carpenter; and her cousins Tim (Anne) Horrigan, Joan Horrigan Camp, Kelly Horrigan and Ann Sullivan.

In loving memory of Aunt Mart, a resilient soul who faced life’s challenges with courage. She brought warmth and kindness to those around her, leaving an indelible mark on our hearts. Let us remember the joy she shared and may her journey be a source of inspiration to embrace empathy and understanding for those navigating mental health issues.

Her family wishes to express their gratitude to the staff at Barnwell Nursing Center Valatie, NY.

Friends may call from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm on Saturday, February 3, 2024 at Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.  A funeral service will be conducted following calling hours at 2:00 pm at the funeral home.

Following the service friends and family are invited for a Celebration of Life at the Queensbury Hotel, 88 Ridge Street, Glens Falls.

Burial will take place at Saint Mary’s Cemetery in Fort Edward in the Spring.

Donations in Martha’s memory can be made to AMH Support Services, 230 Maple St. Glens Falls, NY 12801.

UPDATE: Rite of Committal for Martha Elizabeth Horrigan, who passed away on January 27, 2024, will take place 1 pm on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at St. Mary’s Cemetery in the Town of Fort Edward.