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HUDSON FALLS – William M. “Bill” King, 63, of Willow St., passed away unexpectedly, yet peacefully on, October 18, 2023, at Glens Falls Hospital with his loving family by his side.

Born January 4, 1960, in Glens Falls, Bill was the son of the late Edward W. and Mary Ellen (Colts) King.

Bill attended Lake George Central School. Through the years, he held various laborer positions throughout Warren and Washington Counties. He took great pride in working at the Do-Rest Court in Lake George as hotel maintenance.

He loved all aspects of the outdoors especially fishing, hiking, and camping. Bill was an awesome sketch artist, and his work can be seen displayed at Amy and Billy’s houses.

Bill was a humble member and Deacon of the Kingsbury Seventh-day Adventist Church (SDA) in Hudson Falls.

In addition to his parents, Bill is predeceased by his longtime companion, Ellen Briere and is brother-in-law and best friend, Rick Greene.

Survivors include Bill’s son, William, “Little Billy” King (Ashley); his daughter, Amy King (Miguel); his stepdaughter, Misty Briere; stepson, Josh Long; his sister, Linda Greene; mother of his children, Michelle King-Mercurio; 9 grandchildren, Hailey, Christian, Angelina, Angelica, Billy Jr., Luke, Emma, Andrew, and Nathanial; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Family and friends are invited to call on the family, Thursday, October 26, 2023, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Carleton Funeral Home, 68 Main St. in Hudson Falls.

A Funeral Service will be conducted following calling hours at 12 p.m. at the funeral home.

Interment will take place at Moss St. Cemetery in the Town of Kingsbury following the funeral service.

Memorial donations in Bill’s name may be made to The Seventh-day Adventist Church, 3991 State Route 4, Hudson Falls, NY.

GANSEVOORT – Martha “Marty” Griffin, 69, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, at Glens Falls Hospital.

Born April 27, 1954, in Long Island, she was the daughter of the late William T. and Yvonne (Charon) Griffin.

Marty was a graduate of St. Mary’s Academy in Glens Falls and following high school, she obtained her degree in Dental Hygiene from Hudson Valley Community College.

She worked many years for Potvin Dentistry in Hudson Falls as well as other part time jobs to fuel her passions.

Marty was known for her multifaceted talents.  She was a great singer and played the guitar in many local bands and coffee houses.  She enjoyed singing in her church choir, she learned to play piano, was an excellent seamstress and her love for animals showed through her ability to train dogs.  Marty was a shining example of faith and grace in the face of great adversity.  She was a wonderful sister, loyal friend and generous to all.  Everyone loved Marty.  She was richly creative, gifted, and fully embraced all life had to offer.

Marty is survived by her siblings, Thomas Kim Griffin (Joannie) and Barbara Griffin-Jordan (Michael); her nieces and nephews, Jeremy Dube, Sarah Miner, Luke Griffin, and Alicia Bevan; her longstanding fiancé, Peter Shortell, his mother, Nancy Shortell and his sons, Sean and Lee Shortell.

Friends may call on Tuesday, October 24, 2023, from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm, at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street, in Hudson Falls.

A funeral service will be conducted, 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, following the calling hours, at the funeral home with the Reverend Robert Powhida, officiating.

Flowers are welcome and memorial donations may be made in her memory to The National MS Society, P.O. Box 289 Canton, MA 02021 or to the National Breast Cancer Foundation by visiting, https://www.nationalbreastcancer.org/

Marty’s family would like to thank the incredible team of aides who became family and made staying at home possible and lovely, Vickie, Janelle, Jade and Lynn and to her loyal friends who also helped take care of her, Patty Denino, Ann Harrington, Ellen Kinney and Nancy Shortell

FORT EDWARD – Edna A. (Smith) Hubbard, 88, of 43 Marion Street passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 15, 2023, at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Born February 4, 1935, in Ballston Spa, Edna was the daughter of the late Harlin and Bertha (West) Smith. She was also the stepdaughter of the late Chuck Doyle.

Although a home health aide for a few short years, Edna happily spent most of her life as the devoted Air Force wife of her deceased husband Donald N. Hubbard and mother to five children.

Edna enjoyed playing cards on Friday nights, was a voracious reader and crossword puzzle lover and enjoyed camping.

In addition to her parents and husband, Edna was predeceased by her half-brother, Joseph Doyle.

Survivors include her three sons, Keith V. Hubbard of Puyallup, Washington, Donald J. Hubbard (Maureen Beale), of Glens Falls, Steven V. Hubbard (Maureen) of Syracuse, NY; her two daughters, Mrs. Karen L. Arnold (Keith) of Arizona, and Mrs. Mary E. Tarantino (Mike) of Glens Falls; her half-brother, Dan Doyle of Ballston Spa; twelve grandchildren; and six great grandchildren.

Edna’s family would like to thank their sister, Mary, and brother-in-law Mike, for taking care of mom in their home for the past three years.

Family and friends may call on the family, Monday, October 23, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Carleton Funeral Home, 68 Main St. in Hudson Falls.

A Funeral Service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home.

The Rite of Committal will take place at Union Cemetery in Fort Edward following the funeral service at Carleton Funeral Home, Inc.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations be made to the Fort Edward Rescue Squad, PO Box 226, Fort Edward, NY 12828.

Following the graveside service, all are invited to join Mrs. Hubbard’s family at Idle Hour Club, 30 Dr David Starbuck Ln in Fort Edward.

FORT ANN – Aaron A. Prince, 59, of Fort Ann, died October 11, 2023, at 6:02pm in Glens Falls Hospital after his hard-fought battle with a very aggressive form of small cell lung cancer.

Born June 24, 1964, in New Haven, CT, he was the son of the late Roger and Nancy (Tholen) Prince.

Aaron was a graduate of Wooster High School, in Danbury, CT where his parents ran the art department. He went on to attend college at the University of Connecticut (UCONN) and subsequentially successfully owned and operated his own computer graphics business, along with his longtime companion, Katherine Corney.

Aaron had a brilliant mind, a huge heart, a sharp sense of humor and a vast love of all music and art. With his welcoming, open personality and very generous nature, he made friends with everyone, everywhere he went worldwide, always jumping in to help, trouble shoot, and problem solve. He adored all dogs (his in particular) and loved his daughter beyond measure. He was extremely impressed by and proud of her and very honored to be her father.

Aaron did not wish to have any services held but at your next great meal out with friends or at a concert, or whilst adopting a pet, please do think of him and the good times shared. Katherine will do her best to gather people in his honor, on job sites, as well as at home, both upstate and in NYC, to celebrate his life.

Besides his parents, Aaron was predeceased by his sister, Susan Prince Thompson (NH).

Survivors include his life partner for 42 years, Katherine Corney of NYC and Fort Ann; their daughter, Cassidy Jane M. Prince of Fort Ann, NYC and Raleigh, NC; his brother, Craig Peyton (NY); his sisters, Sara Peyton Snyder (CA), Martha Peyton Reynolds (NH), and Liz Prince Ruyle (NY), along with many nieces and nephews.

Online condolence may be made by visiting www.carletonfuneralhome.net or at inmemoryofaprince@gmail.com

Memorial donations in memory of Aaron may be made to an animal shelter or arts program of your choosing or directly to his daughter CJ to help her along as she has been undergoing extensive rehab for her injury in hope of being able to continue with her career in dance. Direct deposit can be made at Glens Falls National Bank and Trust Company, to Cassidy Jane Prince; Acct No:13360355 ; Routing Number: 021302554 or

Timothy Charles Wood, 62, of Fort Edward, passed away on Sunday, October 8, 2023.

Born on February 20th 1961 to Kenneth B and Joyce M Wood.  He was raised in Lake George and graduated from Lake George High, Class of 1979.  Following high school, Tim went into the Army and joined the 105th Rainbow Division out of Troy, under the early entry program, he received his diploma while stationed in Iraq, he served many deployments overseas including Germany and Iraq to name a few.  Because of his service, he earned several awards, Army Commendation Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal National Defend Service Metal (2nd award), Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Non-Commissioned Officers Professional Development Ribbon with Numeral 2, Army Service Ribbon and Overseas Service Ribbon.

He is predeceased by his father and mother, 2 older brothers John E, and Robert P. Wood, and his younger sister, Kathleen Margaret.

Survived to carry on his memory,  are his two brothers Byron from Fort Edward, Todd Andrew from Lake Luzerne; his nephew, Kennth Wood (Chrystal), Glen Falls; niece, Brittany Wood (Trevor Davis) Wilton, Jaime porter (Justin) Fort Edward; great niece, Aubrey Wood, Glen Falls; great nephew, Kenny Wood, Glen Falls; great nephew, Owen Clark Fort Edward, and extended family Angela and Gary Vernum, from Lake George; his best friends from childhood, Richard Curran and Patty (Curran) Burke and the rest of the Bradley Street crew; and his legion family, and many friends that he kept in touch with over the years from the 105th Rainbow Division; and many co-workers over his 30 years at Navlyst, formerly Boston Scientific; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

The Patriot Guard Riders will be giving escort to Tim for his graveside service on Thursday, October 19th, 2:30 p.m. at the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery with full military honors, the celebration of life following at the American Legion Post #374 on 9L in Lake George, please bring a dish, and any photos you would like to share.

FORT EDWARD – On October 12, 2023, our family said goodbye for now to a wonderful, strong woman. Dorothy Elaine Gilman was 97 years old and was born on July 3, 1926 to the late Francis Fayette Dingman and Dorothy Elizabeth (Kirby) Dingman. One of six children, Elaine, as she was known by all, grew up in South Glens Falls.

In 1946, she married Arthur Allen Gilman. She was the one who proposed, and fortunately he said yes! Arthur passed away in 2001 at the age of 84. Together, they had four daughters. Elaine was a stay-at-home mom until she graduated from Nursing School in 1971 as an LPN and started working at the Glens Falls Hospital.

She was the best wife, mom, and grandmother and many wonderful memories were made in the house we all grew up in. She loved all of her children and grandchildren very much. Her grandchildren affectionately called her Grammoo.

Besides her parents and her husband, she was predeceased by her daughter, Colleen Gilman Eldred; her brothers, Richard Dingman and Frank Dingman; her sisters, Claire Wadleigh and Martha Dickinson; a special cousin, June Corentto; sisters in law, Carol Dingman, Ann Dingman, and Shirley Dingman, Polly Harvey, and Eleanor Viger; brothers in law, Sheridan and William (Waddy) Gilman, Fred Viger, John Dickinson, and Harry Wadleigh; her mother in law and father in law, Wiliam (Winky) Gilman and Anna Mae (Rozell) Gilman; and sons in law, Robert Eldred, Sr., Ronnie Naatz, and Richard Lane, Sr.

Left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Alecia Naatz, Karen McKinney (Frank), and Janine Gilman (Kevin Alden); her brother, Ron Dingman; her fourteen grandchildren, Lisa (Eldred) Mastrangelo (Pete), Terry Eldred (Robin), Tracie Eldred (Jason), Robert Eldred, Terri Kingsley (Eric), Heather Naatz (Alton), Lonnie Naatz (Nicole), Rick Lane (Margaret), Mindy Lane (Mike), Robert Lane (Erin), Christine Lane, Corrine Lane Smith, Stacie (LeBlanc) Wozniak (Adam), and Shawna Anderson (Rob); She is also survived by 32 great-grandchildren, 18 great-great-grandchildren (with one on the way), and many, many nieces and nephews. Elaine had a very special bond with her great-great-granddaughter, Karlee, who visited her often and will miss her dearly.

Friends may call from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.

A service will follow the calling hours, 12:30 p.m., at the funeral home.

Elaine will be laid to rest with her husband, Arthur, at the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery in Schuylerville, following the funeral services.

The family would like to give a special thank you to the S Wing staff at Fort Hudson Nursing Home. We came to love you like family. You know who you are! A very special thank you also to the wonderful team of nurses from The Community Hospice who helped care for Elaine. 

HUDSON FALLS- Robert (Bob) Lee Gebo, 75, of Hudson Falls passed away peacefully on October 4, 2023 in Hudson Falls, New York.

Born on April 15, 1948, in Granville, he was the child of the late Mary Gebo. Bob and Mary were the definition of a mother-son bond. They were reunited while he was surrounded by his family on earth-side.

Bob graduated from Whitehall where he and his cousin, Terry Hilder, joined the United States Army out of high school and fought for their beloved country in the Vietnam War. While he didn’t talk about it, he was proud to serve and was found frequently watching the history channel about the wars.

He met his wife, Corasue, while working at GE and got married on August 3, 1974. 49 years of marriage, full of love, laughter, tears and memories were shared. Growing up, his love for the outdoors, hunting, fishing, camping, were where you could find him. His love for these things continued when his wife, Corasue, blessed him with three sons whom he would teach to love the outdoors as much as him. Later in life, he could be found outside in his yard weeding in the garden, mowing his beautiful lawn, taking a nap with his cat Snoop and Puma, or drinking an ice cold beer under the apple tree in his backyard.

He was a quiet man of few words. Husband, Father, Cousin, Friend, he was surrounded by people who knew his ‘grumpy look’ was just that, a look. His guard could easily be broken in his softer years by his grandchildren.

Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Corasue Gebo; sons and daughters-in-law, Scott and Marianne Stark, Timothy and Nicole Gebo, and Bryan Gebo and Erica Sala; grandchildren, Morgan Holcomb, Austin Trumbull, Adrieana Gebo (Sweetie), Kaleb Stark, Matthew Gebo and Emmalee Stark; and his great-grandchild, Gracelyn Gebo.

A special thank you to Dr. Charles Yun and the C.R. Wood Cancer Center for

HUDSON FALLS – Adam John Shaw, 41, of Hudson Falls, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 30, 2023, at Glens Falls Hospital.

Born September 15, 1982, in Glens Falls, Adam was the son of John D. Shaw and Dorothy A. Tucker and the stepson for 29 years to Gary Tucker of Fort Edward. He was a 2000 graduate of Hudson Falls High School.

Adam was a talented autobody technician who was known to be a jack of all trades. He was good at everything he put his mind to.  He loved to cook and grill for his family and girlfriend.

Adam looked forward to playing golf with his stepfather, Gary.  He enjoyed shopping for shoes and hats and had the collection to prove it.  Adam was a big kid at heart and loved watching horror and scary movies, eating candy, and drinking energy drinks.

He will be remembered for having a heart of gold and being eager to help those in need.  Adam was a generous and dedicated son, boyfriend, and friend.  His sweet, sly smile and his quiet gentle soul will be forever missed.

He was predeceased by his aunt, Susan Hermance, his cousin, Connor Neron and his grandfather, Edward Hermance.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his sister, Amy Ogburn; his aunts, Elizabeth (Jeff) LaPointe and Carole (Tom) Bolen; his uncle, Ed Hermance; his stepbrothers, Gary (Susan) Tucker, Jr., Keith (Jenn) Tucker, and Patrick (Cellesse) Tucker; his grandmother, Sarah Hermance; his niece and nephew, Cassandra, and Greyson Ogburn; his longtime girlfriend, Nicole and several cousins.

Calling hours with the Tucker and Shaw families will be on Friday, October 6, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.

Funeral services will follow at 1 p.m. on Friday, with the Reverend Flossie Bates, officiating.

Following the service, the burial will take place at Pine View Cemetery in the town of Queensbury.

Memorial donations may be sent to New Choices, 718 State Street, Schenectady, New York 12307 or by visiting https://www.newchoicesrecovery.org/site/donations/

HUDSON FALLS – Adam John Shaw, 41, of Hudson Falls, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 30, 2023, at Glens Falls Hospital.

Born September 15, 1982, in Glens Falls. Adam was the son of John Shaw and a 2000 graduate of Hudson Falls High School.

Adam was a talented autobody technician and worked at various local shops.

He loved motorcycles, cars, ice fishing on Lake George, and snowboarding at all the popular ski resorts. Adam was a very caring man and although quiet, he was very thoughtful.

Survivors include his father, John (Betsy Gaulin) Shaw of Hudson Falls; his sister, Amy Ogburn of South Glens Falls; his niece, Cassandra Ogburn; his nephew, Greyson Ogburn; and his grandparents, Joyce and Richard Lee of Queensbury.

The John Shaw family and friends may call on Thursday, October 5, 2023, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main St. in Hudson Falls.

Memorial donations in memory of Adam may be made the Hope and Healing Recovery Community Center, 2 Maple St., Hudson Falls, NY 12839 or by visiting https://www.sararecovery.org/hudson-falls/

Online condolence may be made by visiting www.carletonfuneralhome.net

GLENS FALLS – Francine “Frannie” Morrow, 67, of Glens Falls, passed away peacefully, September 28, 2023, at her home, after a battle with lung cancer.

Born September 5, 1956, in Valleyfield, Quebec, she was the daughter of Annette M. (Savoie) and Yvon J. Gregoire.

Francine attended Valley Falls Religious School in Quebec until 1971 when her family moved to Schuylerville, NY.   She graduated high school in 1975.

For many years Francine worked for Electrolux.  In 2007, she started work for Friendly’s in Queensbury as a cook.

Francine was a woman who had an extreme generous heart.  She would give her last dollar to someone in need. Her hobbies included collecting Coca Cola items, gardening, growing flowers in her yard, collecting panda bears, butterflies, and crocheting scarves.  She loved gathering at her home, taking pictures and enjoying life with a smile.  Francine was famous for her hugs.

She is predeceased by her siblings, Leon Joseph Gregoire, Christine Mary Fitzgerald, Gilles Joseph Gregoire, and Guy Joseph Gregoire.

Besides her parents, Francine is survived by her sisters, Lucy Mary Gregoire, and Carolle Mary Hoose (Paul); her brothers, Joe Joseph Gregoire (Laurie), and Donald Joseph Yvon Gregoire; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Francine would like to thank her brother, Joseph, for taking over care of her beloved dog, Daisy Duke, her friend, Dave Mattison, for taking care of her yard and making her last wish to ride a motorcycle come true, her brother, Donald, for caring for and being by her side, and to her neighbor, Cindy.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to all the nurses and aides from Warren County.  Also, to High Peaks Hospice, Alita, Laurie, Noah and Josie, for their amazing help.  As well as a huge thank you to Laura Roberts for stepping up and being a dear friend until the very end.

Per Francine’s wishes, there will be no service.

HUDSON FALLS – With the heaviest of hearts, we announce the passing of Steve Gray, a loving father, uncle, grandfather, and friend. He passed early Wednesday September 20, 2023, at his home after a brief yet brave fight with cancer.

Born December 11, 1959, Steve was adopted by the late Betty (Grier) Coleman and Robert Gray of Stillwater.

He was a Job Corps graduate where he discovered his fondness of facility maintenance and custodial work. Mr. Gray spent years behind the scenes cleaning and later in life became a driver for a MediCab Company. He was extremely passionate about tie dye, music, skulls, and sarcasm. He enjoyed taking naps with his best buddy Bear, making people laugh, horror movies, concerts, playing pool on his laptop, long drives, and a good game of Crazy Eights.

He was the partner in crime to Denise Dashnaw, father of Lynn Jeremiah of Las Vegas NV, Nicole Gray of Hudson Falls and Cassandra Poolet of Glens Falls and the proud grandfather to Natalee, Thomas, and Albert.

Steve is predeceased by his sisters Wendy Mulrain and Sharon Miller as well as his niece, Amy Farahat.

A Celebration of Life will be held Sunday October 29, 2023, from 2pm to 6pm at the Sandy Hills Arts Center located at 214 Main Street Hudson Falls, NY 12839.

In honor of Steve’s colorful life, we ask you to join us in wearing tie-dyes and jeans, as he’d have it no other way.

Thoughtful contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society, located at 260 Osborne Road Loudonville, NY 12211.

KEESEVILLE – Timothy C. Doyle, 65, of Keeseville, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 21,2023, at his home.

Born on October 5, 1957 in Glens Falls, Tim was the son of the late Joan (Peg) Doyle and the late Michael F. Doyle, Jr.

Tim was a 1975 graduate of Hudson Falls High School. Following graduation, he enlisted in the United States Airforce.

For most of his life, Tim worked construction in the Plattsburgh area until multiple injuries severely compromised his health.

Tim enjoyed his many good friends, gardening and caring for the various birds and animals near his home.

In addition to his parents, Tim is predeceased by his grandparents, Lillian Buckell and Mr. and Mrs. Morse Blinn; his brother, Michael F. Doyle III; and his sister, Nancy (Charles) Underwood.

Tim is survived by his sisters, Deborah (David) Nassivera, Kelly (George) Liberty, Karen (Richard) Jones, and Bridget Doyle; his brother Tim Allen; and several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins.

At Tim’s request, there will be no calling hours.