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Philip J. Smith, Sr

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Smith, philipHUDSON FALLS – Philip J. Smith, Sr., 79, of Circular Drive, went into the arms of the Lord on Monday, December 1, 2014, at his home.

Born November 10, 1935 in Kingsbury, he was the son of the later Jim and Ellen (Lewis) Smith.

Philip graduated from Hudson Falls High School in 1953.

On September 8, 1956, he married Phyllis Maranville at the Gospel Lighthouse Church by the Reverend Canterbury. They met in 1953, through activities at the church.

Philip was employed by General Electric for 38 years at the Hudson Falls and Fort Edward plants. He also drove school bus for Hudson Falls School for 15 years, where he was known for being strict but fair to his passengers.

He was a car enthusiast, who loved to drive anything. Philip had a 1983 Olds and a 1973 Grand Prix.   He enjoyed watching his New York Yankee’s baseball and had an impressive hat collection, that was only rivaled by his son’s collection. He loved his family most of all and was protective of them.   Philip was a lifelong member of the Gospel Lighthouse Assembly of God Church in Hudson Falls. He was devoted to his faith and his church. Philip had a passion for his faith in the Lord.

Besides his parents, Philip was predeceased by his daughter, Joan Marie Duckett, and his sister, Mary Louise Fish.

Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Phyllis Smith of Hudson Falls; his son, Philip Smith, Jr. and his wife, Tana of Stillwater; his six grandchildren, Andrew Smith, Brett Smith, Sarah Vannier, Ashley Wade, Jessica Duckett, and Joshua Duckett; his great grandchild, Avante Duckett; his nephew, Neal Fish; and his cousins “The Smith Brothers”.

There will be no calling hours.

At the family’s request, a private gathering will be held for the immediate family.

All letters of sympathy and donations may be sent to Gospel Lighthouse Assembly of God Church, 30 La Cross Street, Hudson Falls, New York 12839.

A private burial will be held at Union Cemetery in the town of Fort Edward.

Raymond A. Sherlock

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SherlockHUDSON FALLS – Raymond A. Sherlock , 88, of Englewood, FL and Hudson Falls, passed away Tuesday, December 2, 2014 at his daughters home, following a long illness.

Born August 31, 1926 in Hartford, he was the son of the late George F. and Lena Muzzy Shirlock.

Ray was one of 13 children. He grew up farming and when he was 17 he left the farm to serve his country. He joined the United States Navy at the Naval Training Station in Sampson on November 2, 1943. He was assigned to the USS ATTU. Most of his service time was spent in the South Pacific where he earned the World War II Victory Medal, American Area Ribbon, Asiatic Pacific Area Ribbon and the Philippine Liberation Ribbon. He was honorably discharged in Boston, MA on May 18, 1946

After his time in the Navy, Ray did not want to return to the farm in VT, so he went to live with his oldest sister in Fort Edward. He worked at various jobs and especially enjoyed carpentry. He built several houses in the area. One winter when carpenter work was slow, he took a “temporary” position hauling milk for the Hillman Bros. and Fort Edward Express. This position became a full-time profession and Ray spent the next 35 years driving tractor-trailer around the United States. He continued carpentry work during the evenings and weekends, and upon retirement from truck driving in September of 1987, he once again returned to building homes. Ray started his own company, Sherlock Builders, where he and his son, Rick, built and remodeled a great many homes until he again retired in 2009. After his retirement, he spent the winters in Florida and in November of 2012 he moved to Englewood, FL.

On October 18, 1957, Ray married Marian Moley of Greenpoint, Brooklyn. They moved to upstate New York where they settled in Hudson Falls to raise their family. They did a lot of traveling over the years and brought their children along on many of their trips.

In later years, Ray and Marian decided to put their camper on Trout Lake, where they spent many memorable summers.

Marian passed away on December 4, 2003

Ray was a member of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles in South Glens Falls, the VFW Post 6196 in Queensbury and the Newcomb Sportsman’s Club.

In addition to his wife and parents, Ray was predeceased by most of his siblings.

Survivors include his son, Richard Sherlock of Burnt Hills and his wife, Ellen and their children, Mia and Ian, his daughter, Patricia Monroe of Hudson Falls and her husband, Ken, and their children Abigail Wells, Brian Wells and Kendrick Monroe, his daughter, Donna Winchell of Hudson Falls and her husband, Scott, and their children Emily, Ken, Scott and Brandon; two great granddaughters, Brielle Winchell and Mackenna Monroe; his children from a previous marriage, Steven (Skip) Sherlock, Susan Eggleston, Warren Sherlock, Jerry Sherlock, Jeffrey Sherlock and Mark Sherlock; his brother in law, Frank Moley and his wife, Joan, and their children Susan, Francis and John; his hunting buddies, Dan, Del and Karl; his fiancé, Pat Zucker of Englewood, FL; and his fishing friends, Dave and Larry.   Friends may call Thursday, 5 to 8 p.m., at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street, in Hudson Falls.

Funeral services will be conducted on Friday, at 8:45 a.m., at the funeral home.

Burial will follow the services at 10:30 a.m., at Gerald B. H. Solomon Saratoga National Veterans Cemetery, in the town of Stillwater.

Memorial donations may be sent to High Peaks Hospice & Palliative Care, 79 Glenwood Ave., 2nd Floor, Queensbury, New York 12804.

Mary Ferraro Coso

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cosomHUDSON FALLS – Mary Ferraro Coso, 83, who resided with her daughter, and son in law, Nancy and John Rosati and her grandson, Sean Daley, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, December 1, 2014.

Born on September 7, 1931, in Canajoharie, she was the daughter of the late Philip and Myrtle (Pitcher) Ferraro.

Mary worked at Scott Paper in Fort Edward for over 25 years where she served as secretary of her union.

She was a communicant of St. Joseph’s Church in Fort Edward.  Mary enjoyed crafting, knitting, sewing, drinking a good cup of tea, going to the Racino, and spending time with her, Sean,  Most of all she loved her being surrounded by her family.

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her son Philip Wesley Coso and her sister Phyllis Memrick.

She is survived by her  four daughters who considered her the wind beneath their wings, Cheri Newell and her husband, Mike of Argyle, Sandy Roberts and her husband, Bill of Fort Ann, Vicki Reynolds of Hudson Falls, Nancy Rosati and her husband, John of Hudson Falls; her grandchildren, Jason Girard, Danielle Reynolds, Shannon Reynolds, Sean Daley, John Carl Rosati and Anthony Rosati; her great grandchildren, Hayleigh Girard and Dylan Girard; a sister, Frances Hill of Enterprise, AL; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and her special friends, Bev, Alice and Hazel as well as her many friends at the Scott Luncheons.

There are no calling hours.

A Memorial Mass will take place at 11 a.m. on Thursday at St. Joseph’s Church on Broadway in Fort Edward with Rev. Thomas Babiuch, pastor, officiating.

The Rite of Committal will take place at the convenience of the family at St. Peter’s/St. Paul’s Church in Canajoharie.

Memorial donations in Mary’s memory may be made by donating to the Pulmonary Hypertension Assoc., 801 Roeder Road, Ste. 1000, Silver Spring, MD 20910

John Stephen Wells, Sr.

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Wells. JohnSOUTH GLENS FALLS – John Stephen Wells, Sr., 67, of South Glens Falls, passed away on Wednesday, November 26, 2014, at St. Peter’s Hospice on Albany.

Born on July 13, 1947, in Glens Falls, he was the son of the late Kenneth and Lillian (Pease) Wells, Sr.

John’s wife, Carolyn Wells, passed away on December 11, 1995.

For many years John was a dairy farmer, working the farm with his wife until 1994.  He then worked for Duke Concrete for several years.

He was an avid New York Yankees fan and was a huge WWE wrestling enthusiast.  He was a member of the Moose Lodge in Florida and was active in the Dick Ladd Square Dance Association.

In addition to his wife and parents, John is predeceased by a brother, Joseph Wells and a sister, Linda Blake.

Survivors include a son, John S. Wells, Jr. and his wife, Linda of Hudson Falls and a daughter, Valerie L. Wells of Hudson Falls; his step-children Gena Wells and Becky; his grandchildren, Brittany Porlier, Glenn Hurd, Jr., Koreena Hurd, Shyanne Hurd, Lucas Hurd, Stephen Wells and Tiana Wells; his step grandchildren Harley Wells  and Aaron Wells;his brothers and sisters, Kenneth Wells, Jr., Wayne Wells, James Wells, Patricia Wells-Cook , Ellen DeRusha, Joan Heustis and Marlene Wells; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Friends may call on Tuesday from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main St., Hudson Falls.

Following the calling hours, all are welcome to a gathering at Val’s home.

A graveside service will take place in the spring at Morningside Cemetery in the town of Hartford.

Memorial donations in John’s memory may be made to Community Hospice of Saratoga, 179 Lawrence St., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.

Emma E. (MacDonald) Parsons

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ParsonsHUDSON FALLS and PAWLETT, VT – Emma E. (MacDonald) Parsons, 94, most recently of Johnsburg, went to be with her Lord, on Monday, November 24, 2014.

Born on February 12, 1920, in Chestertown, she was the oldest child of the late Howard and Katherine (Hill) Underwood.

Emma was a graduate of Hudson Falls High School.

On March 22, 1940, she married Leslie MacDonald.  He passed away on August 6, 1983, after 43 years of marriage.  On January 9, 1988, she married Edward Parsons, Jr.; he passed away in October of 1999.

Emma was a Washington County Home Health Aide for 15 years and was a member of the American Bell Association.  Her Christian faith was an important part of her life.    She attended the Gospel Lighthouse Church and was a founding member of the Full Gospel Tabernacle, where she taught Sunday school for 35 years.  Emma was also a member of the Pentecostal Holiness Association and attended the Granville Assembly of God Church.   Since 2009, Emma has been attending Sodom Community Church in North Creek, to be with her family.    She was a wonderful lady who not only put her church as the center of her life, she lived her faith.  Emma could make friends everywhere, inside and outside the walls of a church.    The other core of her life was her family.   Emma felt so blessed to have the affection of her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and great, great grandchildren.  Her family loved her greatly and will miss her deeply, but they know she is with her Lord.

Emma was a part of the Wells, Vermont Senior Citizens and was an active member of the Gore Mountain Senior Citizens, where she was known as the “Sunshine Lady”.

In addition to her parents and husbands, she was predeceased by her two sons, Raymond MacDonald and Douglas MacDonald and her infant daughter, Gloria MacDonald, her sister Katherine Tyminski, her brothers, Clarence, Charles, Phillip and Ralph Underwood.

She is survived by her children, Noreen Bennett (Edward) of Hadley, Allen MacDonald (Beverly)of Delaware, Kathleen Allen ( Ronald) of Johnsburg, Darrel MacDonald (Debbie) of Fort Edward, Lorna Outten (Byron) of Delaware and Candice Blake (Pat) of PA; her 26 grandchildren; her 51 plus great grandchildren; her 4 plus great, great grandchildren; her daughter in law, Beverly MacDonald of North Creek; her brothers, George Underwood and Ernest Underwood both of Hudson Falls, Harry Underwood of South Glens Falls and Leo Underwood of Coeymans Hallow; many nieces and nephews; and special sisters in law.

Friends may call on Friday from 10 to 12 Noon at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.

Funeral services will follow at 12 Noon on Friday at the funeral home, with her son in law, the Reverend Ronald N. Allen, pastor of the Sodom Community Church in North Creek, officiating.

Burial will be at a later date at Moss Street Cemetery in the town of Kingsbury.

Memorial donations may be sent to Sodom Community Church, 2850 State Rte 8, North Creek, NY 12853.

Maureen J. Lukaszewicz

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LukaszewiczHUDSON FALLS – Maureen Jude Lukaszewicz of River St. in Hudson Falls passed away Friday, November 21, 2014, surrounded by her family.

Born on June 5, 1967, in Glens Falls, she was the daughter of the late Bernard and Sandra Lukaszewicz.

She loved animals; she also loved spending time with her nieces and nephews. She enjoyed traveling, bicycling, and going to the racetrack.

Maureen worked at The Pines in Glens Falls for the last 16 years as a Dietary Aide. She was a dedicated and hard worker.

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

Maureen helped care for both her parents in their last years.

She is survived by her siblings Bernie Lukaszewicz (Mary) of Lake Placid NY, Tim Lukaszewicz (Anita) of Merritt Island FL, Michael Lukaszewicz (Kim) of Kingsbury NY, Kelly Smith (Steve) of Odessa Fl, Kathy Prossick (Mark) of Odessa Fl, and Bridget Allister (Bill) of Mill Creek WA, her nephews Jeff Lukaszewicz, Robert Lukaszewicz, Justin Lukaszewicz, Matthew Lukaszewicz, and Royce Allister, her nieces Ashley Prossick, Brittany (Smith) Elliott,  Brenda Smith, and Megan Allister.

Friends may call from 4 to 6 p.m. on Monday at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main St., Hudson Falls.

A funeral mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Tuesday at St. Mary’s/St. Paul’s Church, on the park, in Hudson Falls.

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

Maureen’s family would like to thank Glens Falls hospital staff and Home Health Aides for their care of Maureen.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the American Cancer Society, 959 State Rte 9, Mount Royal Plaza, Queensbury, NY 12804.

Gail Marie (Young) Camfield

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CamfieldGLENS FALLS & WHITEHALL – Gail Marie (Young) Camfield, 63, of Glens Falls, went into the arms of the Lord, surrounded by her family, on Thursday, November 20, 2014, at the Glens Falls Hospital, after a long illness.

Born on May 29, 1951 in Whitehall, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Rosemary (Constance) Young.

Gail graduated from Whitehall High School and attended Mary McClellen Nursing School in Troy.   For 30 years, Gail was a nurse at Glens Falls Hospital 

On June 29, 1981, she married Richard Camfield in Glens Falls. They have been married for 33 wonderful years.    Gail loved spending time and taking care of her husband and family.  

She also was a beautiful seamstress, a great baker and enjoyed solving crossword puzzles.

Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her brothers, Samuel Young, Michael Young and James Young.

Survivors include her loving husband, Richard Camfield of Glens Falls; her daughter, Heather Harrington and her husband, Scott of Glens Falls; her grandchildren, Brett Harrington and Tess Harrington; a sister, Connie Crosier of Whitehall; a brother, Tim Young and his wife, Cathy of PA; two sisters in law, Maureen Young of Whitehall, Carol Young, also of Whitehall and Katherine Rielly and her husband, Mike of NJ; a brother in law, Peter Camfield and his wife, Ellen of Rochester; her cousins, Sarah Basta, Joe Sulllivan, Jerry Sullivan and John “Jack” Sullivan; and several nieces and nephews.

Friends may call on Tuesday, November 25, 2014, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, November 26, 2014 at St. Michael’s Church in South Glens Falls, with Rev. Tony Childs, pastor, officiating.

The Rite of Committal will be in the spring at Glens Falls Cemetery on Bay Street in the City of Glens Falls.

The family suggests that memorial donations be made to the charity of one’s choice.

Erika U. Morgan

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MorganHUDSON FALLS – Erika U. Morgan, 77, passed away peacefully on, November 19, 2014, in the loving arms of her family.

Erika was born May 28,1937 in Ohlau, Germany. She was the daughter of Anna Handrischik and Paul Schudy.

Erika was married for thirty years to Richard D. Morgan (Locksmith). Together they had 8 children. Erika came to America in 1963 with three small children and pregnant for the fourth. Shortly after her arrival our father left for Vietnam. Alone in America, she taught herself English through watching the Mickey Mouse Club. Our mother picked apples as a field worker in her early years to provide for her family while our father served our country. Her wish for a son was granted by a pair of twin boys following 5 girls. At that time 4 or 5 other sets of twins were born within days of each other. Those mothers all got together and formed the Tri County Mother of Twins Club to which our mother was a founding member. Last was the birth of her third son of which our mother referred to as her “encore performance”.

Our mother spent most of her life, as she put it, “married to the phone” as she ran our father’s locksmith business. She somehow found the time to coach our softball team “Morgan’s Angel’s”, run a paper route with us, den mother for the boy’s Cub Scouts, transport the twins to violin & cello lessons, and travel with 8 children all over the state for track and field competitions. Our mother took great pride that the 8 of us were so well behaved she could take us anywhere.

Our mother was also a great neighborhood mother. She mentored many children. She gave money for good report cards, lost teeth, and haircuts regardless of who you belonged to. She was known to play a hot summer night of hide and seek with the neighborhood, or an illegal pool hopping, cabbage night egging , or fireworks in the driveway. She was known to use our father’s credit card to buy a washer or dryer for a less fortunate neighbor. She maintained the elderly neighbor’s sidewalks and driveways for over 40 years. Right up until her 70’s she mowed lawns, shoveled snow, and split firewood with an axe.

She believed in honesty above all else. Pride, respect, and hard work was instilled in all of us. She made our lives fun. We would draw chores out of hat hoping we would be the one to draw the “free pass”. She bought tickets to every play, rock show, kung foo fight, or acrobatic display the 8 of us kids would perform on a rainy days. She assisted in building the carnival booths for the neighborhood fair, fixed bikes for neighborhood kids who did not have one, and put together “care packages” of food for the neighbors who struggled to feed their children. Our mother touched many lives and she will live on through the 8 of us and our memories of the wonderful times we shared with her.

In addition to her parents, Erika was predeceased by her husband Richard D. Morgan and daughter Ursula E. Morgan. Two brothers Manfred Schudy, Erwin Schudy and a sister Sr. M. Pelagia Edletraud Schudy.

Erika is survived by her 7 remaining children, Daniel and Linda (Morgan) Tallman, Scott and Meiki (Morgan) Case, Jesse Fish and Ingrid Morgan, Randy and Heidi (Morgan) Mechanick, Robert and Carrianne Morgan, Norbert Morgan, Paul and Caitlin Morgan. Loving grandchildren and great grandchildren Daniel and Samantha Tallman, Erik Tallman, Everett Voorhis and Laura Sexton, Emily Morgan, Phillip and Casey Mechanick, Alex, Lilly, and Natalie Mechanick, Katie Mechanick and Owen Hermey, Paul Mechanick and Rylee Williams, Kristian Mechanick, Jacob Durkin, Megan Durkin, and Hudson Morgan.

Calling hours will be held at Carleton Funeral Home from 1 pm to 3pm on Sunday November 23, 2014.

A celebration of Erika’s life will be held at the American Legion on Pearl Street in Hudson Falls at 4pm following her calling hours.

Anthony Joseph Trello , Sr.

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HUDSON FALLS – Anthony Joseph Trello , Sr.SONY DSC, 80,  of Hudson Falls passed away on Sunday, November 16, 2014, at the Glens Falls Hospital.

Born January 10, 1934, in Hudson Falls, he was the son of the late Guy and Mary (Campagnone) Trello.

He attended St. Mary’s Elementary School in Hudson Falls and graduated from Hudson Falls High School in 1951, where he excelled in football, basketball, and track.  He was voted All-Conference First by area coaches, The Post Star, and area player opponents.  He met his life long loving wife, Jean, from St. Mary’s Academy in Glens Falls in 1949.  Tony attended the now Suny Cortland in 1952 where he played football and varsity wrestling. In 1953, Tony joined his father and mother in their family businesses, Trello’s Market and Trello’s Apartments.  The market was open in Hudson Falls for 87 years and the apartment business is still open.

In February 1953 he married the love of his life, and high school sweetheart, Jean M. DelSignore Trello.  They brought up three wonderful children, Cynthia, Anthony Jr., and Terri Lee.  They had eight grandchildren and five great grandchildren.  He always felt that God blessed them all.  Tony loved salesmanship and was a licensed stockbroker and life insurance and real estate associate.

In 1962 Tony coach little league football in South Glens Falls, they finished second in their league.  Also in 1962, Tony partnered with his boyhood friend, Mike Simione, to restart after a 10 year lapse and incorporate the Hudson Falls Greenjackets, where he owned, played, and then coached.  They brought great games to Hudson Falls and had great winning records.  Tony and his wife loved to travel especially to Italy, Las Vegas, Atlantic City, and to New York City Broadway plays.  He also enjoyed attending Yankees games and Giants games.  The Green Bay Packers were his favorite team.  Tony loved boating and water skiing on Lake George, where he and his wife have a summer home on Assembly Point.  He also loved snow skiing in Vermont.  In 1998, the Hudson Falls Greenjacket football team inducted him into the their hall of fame and in 2007, was nationally inducted into the Minor League Football Hall of Fame at Mesquite, Nevada in the Played Coach category.

Beside his parents, he was predeceased by a brother, Guy, and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Survivors include his loving wife of over 60 years, Jean Trello of Hudson Falls; his children, Cynthia Trello Chard and her companion, John Brown, Anthony J. Trello Jr. and his wife, Tammy, Terri Lee Trello Flewelling and her fiancée, James Lemery; his 8 grandchildren, Jesica and her husband, Travis Turner, Tom Chard II, Jasmine Krusko , Todd Chard, Anthony M. Trello, Elicia Trello, Desirae Flewelling, Nathan Flewelling; his great grandchildren, Tyler and Paul Krusko, Emily Turner, Anthony J. Trello III and Brayden Flewelling.

Friends may call on Thursday from 4 to 8 P.M. at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main St., Hudson Falls.

A private burial will take place at the convenience of the family.

Tony’s family suggests that memorial donations in his memory be made to the Charles R. Wood Cancer Center at Glens Falls Hospital, 100 Park St., Glens Falls, NY 12801.

The Trello family would like to thank the Doctors, Nurses and staff at the Cancer Center at Glens Falls Hospital for the loving care they provided to their beloved husband and father during his illness.

Raymond “Ray” Charles Wright

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WrightQUEENSBURY – Raymond “Ray” Charles Wright, 76, of Queensbury, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 16, 2014, with his family by his side.

Born on April 27, 1938, in Hartford, he was the son of the late John W. and Pearl M. Wright.

Ray was a veteran of the United States Air Force and the United States Air Force Army Reserve & National Guard of New York and Connecticut. 

He worked at the Glens Falls Hospital as a security guard, Potter Ambulance Service  and Doty Machine Works before retiring from Kline’s Mobil in Queensbury.

At one time, he served as a member of the Fort Edward Rescue Squad.

Ray enjoyed going for rides, looking for deer and wildlife.  He enjoyed watching golf, hunting shows, murder mysteries and old westerns.   Ray liked playing bowling on the Wii and all kinds of computer games.

He was always willing to lend a helping hand and was always making people laugh.   Ray enjoyed family gatherings and talking about the adventures of his younger days.

Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his maternal grandparents, Louis and Matilda Phillips, his paternal grandparents, Elwin and Cora Wright, his daughters, Tammy Wright and Barbara “Barbie” Truesdale, his sisters, Beatrice Gosslin, Marie Weatherwax and Delia Ballentine and his brothers, Robert Wright, Walter Wright and William Wright.

Ray is survived by his wife of 39 years, Brenda Wright; his children, Shari Pullen and her husband, Mike of Texas, John Wright and his wife, Sandy of Florida, Peter Truesdale of Glens Falls and Dan Truesdale and his wife, Terri of Glens Falls; thirteen grandchildren; seventeen great grandchildren; one great great grandchild; his sisters, Margaret Hunt of South Glens Falls and Mary G. Carr and her husband, George of Bacon Hill; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Friends may call on Monday, Nov. 24, 2014, from5 to 7 p.m. at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.

Services will follow the calling hours at 7 p.m. Monday Nov. 24, 2014, at the funeral home, with military honors presented by the Hudson Falls American Legion Post 574.

Burial will be at Brant Lake Cemetery at a later date.

Ray’s family suggests that donations in Ray’s memory be given to his wife, Brenda  in the form of donations to Glens Falls national Bank, 221 Corinth RD., Queensbury, NY 12804, to help with funeral expenses.

Carol M. Maille

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Maille young maille oldHUDSON FALLS – Carol M.  Maille, 91, of Hudson Falls, passed away peacefully, with her daughter by her side, on November 14, 2014 at the Glens Falls Hospital.

Born on June 2, 1923 in Hudson Falls, she was the daughter of the late Roscoe and May Knowlton.

Carol was a 1941 graduate of Hudson Falls High School and married Thomas Maille on December 2, 1945 at St. Paul’s Church in Hudson Falls.  He passed away in 2005.

In 1944, she enlisted in the United States Navy and proudly served her country stateside, while her fiancé, Thomas, an Army veteran, was fighting for his country in Europe and North Africa.  Following her discharge, Carol came back home and started their family.   After her military service, she became a proud member of the Hudson Falls American Legion, Post 574.

Family was the center of her life.  Carol loved being home and taking care of her husband and family.   She enjoyed watching and hearing about her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren living their lives.  Carol was a strong woman who lived by the motto, “God only gives what you can handle.”  She also had a wonderful sense of humor which was shared with her family and friends.    Carol was an avid reader, wonderful cook and loved doing crossword puzzles.

She was a devout Catholic.  Carol was a communicant of St. Mary’s/St. Paul’s Church in Hudson Falls and a member of St. Anne’s Sodality.      When she was not able to attend Mass, she watched Sunday Morning Mass on TV.

Besides her parents and husband, Carol was predeceased by her sisters, an infant sister, Ila May, Frances Hafner, Clarice Bennett and Angenette Knowlton; her brother, George Knowlton; and her daughter in law, Pam Maille.

Survivors include her children, Thomas H. Maille, Jr. and his wife, Rita of Omaha, NE, Paul Maille of Shushan, Mary Remsen and her husband, Thomas of Hudson Falls and Debra Rourke and her husband, William of Hudson Falls; her grandchildren, Carolyn Petersen and her husband, Todd, Kimberly Remsen, T.R. Remsen and Alison Maille; two great grandchildren, Noah Petersen and Olivia Petersen; and several nieces and nephews.

Friends may call on Monday from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 18, 2014 at St. Mary’s/St. Paul’s Church on the park in Hudson Falls.

The Rite of Committal will follow at St. Paul’s Cemetery in the town of Kingsbury, with full military honors provided by the Hudson Falls American Legion Post 574.

The family suggests that memorial donations be sent to Hudson Falls Volunteer Fire Department, 220 Main St., Hudson Falls, NY 12839 or the Hudson Falls American Legion, Post 574, Pearl St., Hudson Falls, NY 12839.

Margaret “Maggie” Lamere Maynard

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 MaynardHUDSON FALLS – Margaret “Maggie” Lamere Maynard, 93, of Hudson Falls, passed away, surrounded by her loving family, on Wednesday, November 12, 2014 at Fort Hudson Health Care Facility.

Born on February 24, 1921 in Hudson Falls, she was the daughter of the late Walter E. and Lucy (Parker) Lamere.

Maggie attended St. Mary’s School and Hudson Falls High School.  She was a lifelong resident of Hudson Falls and was a lifetime communicant of St. Mary’s/St. Paul’s Church.

Maggie loved country music.   She was an active promoter of local country music, having been an officer in many local fan clubs and also organizing many benefits.   She was a loyal member of the Dick Ladd Square Dance Association.  Maggie also enjoyed bowling in her earlier years.

Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her two husbands, Douglas Bombard and Edgar Maynard; her daughters and sons in law, Evelyn and Sebastian Pagano and Dawn and Renald Tessier; her great granddaughter, Heather Smith; her brother, W. Kenneth Lamere and her sister, Evelyn Brown.

Survivors include her stepson, Edward Maynard and his wife, Lorraine; her grandchildren, Melissa Gifford and her significant other, Charles Randall, Renee and Andy Smith, Robin and Paul Waytkus, Raymond and Lani Tessier, Ronald and Cathy Tessier, James Pagano, Peter Pagano, Edward Maynard, Wendy and Susan Maynard and Alice and Rick Whitmore; 15 great grandchildren; four great great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Friends may call on Saturday, November 15, 2014, from 11:30 to 1:30 p.m. at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, following the calling hours at the funeral home, with the Rev. Thomas Babiuch, pastor of St. Mary’s/St. Paul’s officiating.

The family suggests that memorial donations be made to the American Cancer Society, 959 Route 9, Mount Royal Plaza, Queensbury, NY 12804.

Irene Peggy Bapp

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Bapp, IreneQUEENSBURY – Irene Peggy Bapp, 75, of Queensbury, passed away Tuesday, November 11, 2014, at Glens Falls Hospital.

Born December 6, 1938, in Hudson Falls, she was the daughter of the late Dennis and Irene (Lemery) O’Leary.

On September 7, 1956, Irene married Donald H. Bapp at West Glens Falls Chapel.  Donald passed away April 6, 2014, after 58 wonderful years of marriage.

Peggy and Don lived on Sunnyside Road, in Queensbury for 54 years and wintered in Fort Pierce, FL for 12 years.  They enjoyed attending many blue grass festivals and loved country music.   Peggy’s all time favorite thing was spending time with her sons, grandchildren and family.   Her family was the center of her world.

Besides his parents and loving husband, Peggy was predeceased by her brothers, Richard O’Leary, Jack O’Leary, Dennis O’Leary, James O’Leary; her sister, Jean Gwinup and her granddaughter, Nicole Bapp.

Survivors include her seven sons, Thomas and his wife, Rissa of Gansevoort, Tymothy and his wife, Robin of Queensbury, Theodore and his wife, Cindy of Hudson Falls, Todd and his wife, Tina of Queensbury, Terry and his wife, Sandi of Argyle, Troy and his wife, Tammie of Queensbury, Tyrone and his wife, Tamara of Queensbury; her 17 grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; her brother, Thomas O’Leary of Glens Falls; her sister, MaryAnn Warfel of MD.

Family and friends may call on Sunday, November 16, 2014, from 1 to 4 p.m. at Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.

The Funeral Service and her burial at St. Paul’s Cemetery will be private.

Donations in memory of Peggy can be made to a charity of one’s choice.