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HUDSON FALLS – Mia June Nassivera, 14, of Hudson Falls, passed away on February 26, 2021, at Albany Medical Center after a courageous battle with metastatic osteosarcoma.

She was born on March 19, 2006, at Glens Falls Hospital and was the daughter of Jeremy and Allison (Whalen) Nassivera of Hudson Falls.

Her love for her sister Gracie was unconditional.  She looked up to her serious nature, her drive and focus.  Mia brought out the fun, loving side of Gracie.  They complimented each other completely.

Mia was a 9th grade student at Hudson Falls High School. She was a member of the Aerials Gymnastics family as a talented and devoted level 6 gymnast. Mia spent many hours and nights at the gym not only perfecting her routines and skills but also mentoring other younger gymnast who all looked up to her.

Mia had a love for the ocean and sandy beaches at all-inclusive resorts. She could be found flipping into the pool with her cousin Lucas, building sandcastles, snorkeling in the ocean or at the swim up bar with her sister Gracie ordering their favorite drink. Mia was family oriented enjoying swimming at grandma’s and grandpa’s pool, Sunday dinners at Nana and Poppa’s, spending time at Aunt Britts helping with the twins, learning how to wake surf with her cousin Zach, jet skiing, building things with her dad and snuggling with her mom. She also cherished her time with her best friends.

Mia was a traditionalist. Girls weekend in New Hampshire, Christmas Cookie baking day, Easter egg hunts. She enjoyed returning bottles with her poppa and keeping all the money, Grandma’s mac & cheese, family camping throughout the summer and weekends in Colonie. Her biggest passion was candy and her personal nail salon she set up in the basement. At every treatment the first thing every nurse and doctor would comment on was her amazing nails. Even in the PICU she would be sitting up doing her nails while falling asleep. She was a rock-hound and enjoyed digging for diamonds, collecting seashells, sand and rocks on her adventures.

Mia will be remembered most by her ability to light up a room with her smile, infectious laugh and Mia-isms. She had the ability to change a bad day into a good day with just that smile. As one of her coaches stated ” Mia has and will continue to be an inspiration for her kindness, sweetness, strength and courage”.

Besides her parents Mia is survived by her big sister, Gracie; her maternal grandparents, Alan & Susan Whalen; her paternal grandparents, Kevin and Joan Nassivera; her aunts and uncles, Tony Whalen, Jeremy and Jennifer Whalen, Brittany Nassivera & Charlie Ball; her cousins, Zachary Whalen, Lucas Nassivera, Jacob and Remi Ball; her great grandparents, Beverly Ellithorpe and Walter & Dot Case. Her best friends; Liz Donnelly, Bee (Annabelle) Lindsay, Gracelynn Remon, Nattie Bug Glinski; her pets, Chewy, Wilma and Kiwi; along with numerous extended aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Mia and her parents were fortunate through this horrific journey to have compassionate doctors and caregivers at Albany Medical Center who went above and beyond. All the staff at the Melodies Center, PICU and D7. A special thank you to Marissa, Kacey, Ashley, Casey, Stef, Katielynn, Colleen, Kaitlyn, Dr. Banagan and Dr. Pearce

Due to Mia’s wishes, there will be no calling hours and services will be private.  A memorial service will be livestreamed, Friday, at 3 p.m., via Gospel Lighthouse and Make Mia Smile facebook pages.

During these unprecedented times, Mia was the light in the darkness. Mia’s family wishes to send their heartfelt and sincere thank you to the family, friends and the community for their generous and all-encompassing support, well wishes, and continuous prayers.

Memorial donations in memory of Mia may be made to Make-A-Wish Foundation of Northeast New York, 3 Washington Square, Albany, NY 12205 and Melodies Center at Albany Medical Center, 43 New Scotland Avenue, Albany, NY 12208.

May you be comforted by the memories of her light.

HUDSON FALLS  – David L. Reynolds, born May, 1933, passed away after a brief illness in Glens Falls Hospital on February 24, 2021 at the age of 87 years old.

Dave served his country in the United States Army for two years, 1953 to 1955 with an honorable discharge. He had fond memories of his military days and often shared stories with his kids.

Dave had a long and successful career at the Sandy Hill Corporation, where he worked for 44 ½ years as a Workflow Coordinator in the machine shop. His good attitude and work ethic helped him thrive for well over four decades with the same company. He enjoyed his work and the people he worked with. 

Dave was dedicated to his family his entire life, always supportive, encouraging, and willing to help. You could always count on his big smile, good nature and positive energy. He traveled the country competing in Professional Rodeos and always wanted it to be a family experience, so the entire family would go. A Truck, camper, trailer, horses, dogs, kids, everyone went on these excursions making incredible memories over the years. Some of the rodeos included Madison Square Garden, Kissimmee FL, Jackson MS, Baton Rouge LA, Houston TX, Fort Worth TX, St. Tite, Quebec, Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo and the All American Quarter Horse Congress in Columbus, OH, as well as the local rodeos in the northeast.

Dave was a cowboy at heart, a gold card lifetime member of the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association and the American Professional Cowboys Association. He was also the year end Champion Tie down Roper many times at both the Painted Pony Rodeo and the 1000 Acres Ranch back in the 1960s and the 1970s. He competed in professional rodeo for over 50 years. Dave took a lot of pride in his horses over the years and had many exceptional rope horses including his latest horse Cricket, who is still in the family barn and was his pride and joy.

Dave had many special friends that he stayed in touch with by phone. Jack McCue, Joe Haydock, the late Howard Council and Billy Don Hogg, who are both world class saddle makers, and too many more to list. He loved to chat on the phone weekly about rodeo, saddles and horses. He had a real appreciation for the quality and workmanship of their saddles and he ordered one of each to use while he competed and treasured both saddles.

In the end, Dave did everything he wanted to do, did it his way and had no regrets. He often said if he could do it all over again, he would not change a thing, he considered himself a lucky man to live the life he lived. He was often referred to as a mentor and a role model to so many. He was widely regarded as an all-around good guy.

Dave is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Jeannine A. Reynolds (Collins) as well as his five children; Colleen Ellsworth, Theresa Edwards (Vern), Troy Reynolds (Shari), Jeff Reynolds (Kristi), Ben Reynolds (Becky).

Dave enjoyed his grandchildren immensely. They all have fond memories of their grandfather from over the years as they were all close with him. The holidays were always a family gathering at Grandma and Grandpa’s for a nice meal and time together, stories, fun and laughter.  

His grandchildren include, Olin Ellsworth, Lee Ellsworth (Lindsey), Jamie Ellsworth (Alex), Taylor Lewis (Josh), Travis Reynolds, Jake Edwards (Margaret), Shane Reynolds (Taylor). Great Grandchildren, Laramie, Joshua and Brycen.

Due to Covid-19, there will be a private service for the family.  A graveside service and burial open to family and friends will be held at Union Cemetery in the town of Fort Edward, in the spring, on a date to be announced.

Donations in memory of Dave may be made to the Fort Edward Rescue Squad, Inc., P.O. Box 226 or the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 2 Pine West Plaza #202, Albany, NY 12205.

KNOXVILLE, TN – Jason Matthew Cook, 46, of Knoxville, Tenn., passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 18, 2021, from an infection of his heart stemming from an injury he sustained and courageously battled for several years.

Jason graduated from Cohoes High School and went on to become a member of the Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Local 2 in Albany for 25 years. He most recently worked for B.B.L. until his retirement. He was an exceptionally talented mason who loved to work with his hands.

He was a motorcycle enthusiast who lived life to the fullest with a kindness found in few. Jason left a mark on this world not to be forgotten.

Jason was the beloved son of Kenneth and Donna Cook of Knoxville, TN. He is survived by his adored children, Anna Nicole Cook of Raleigh, NC, Spc. Justin Michael (Sierra) Cook of Joint Base Lewis McChord, WA and Alana Marie Cook of Ballston Spa; his new granddaughter, Paisley Ann Cook; sister, Marleise Ann Cook of Knoxville, TN; niece, Rileigh Rose Schumacher; grandmother, Theresa Henderson of Knoxille, TN; his faithful dog, Violet and several aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. To be specially noted are two very important people in Jason’s life, the mothers to his children, his former wife, Maria Scorza Cook and Laura Azavedo.

He was predeceased by paternal grandparents, Kenneth and Mary Cook; maternal grandfather, Gordon Hayes Jr.; step-grandfather, Robert Henderson; and brother-in-law, Joseph Randolph Scorza.

Friends may call on Thursday, June 3, 2021 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11 A.M. at the funeral home.

Burial will follow at Union Cemetery in the town of Fort Edward.

Contributions in memory of Jason Cook may be made to the NYSP Signal 30 Fund at www.Signal30.org

QUEENSBURY – Elizabeth “Betsy” Andrus, 65, formerly of Queensbury, passed away on Sunday, February 21, 2021 at Fort Hudson Health Care Facility in Fort Edward.

Born July 15, 1955 in Glens Falls, she was the daughter of Patricia (Langworthy) Andrus and the late Forrest Andrus.

Betsy was a 1974 graduate of Queensbury High School.  Soon after graduation, she started working as a home health aide for Adirondack Home Health Aides in Glens Falls.  Betsy was well liked in her profession; her kind and helpful demeanor had a way of making her patients feel comfortable.  Because of this, many patients would request her services.  

In her younger years, Betsy took a class on cake decorating at J.C. Penney’s.  She then cultivated her lifelong hobby of cake decorating, baking any intricate cake requested by her friends and family.  Various times, her cakes were gifted to her friends when she made their wedding cakes.  Betsy could duplicate any picture of a cake brought to her, making countless character cakes for the children in her life.   She took great pride in her flower gardens and making arts and crafts.  Betsy especially enjoyed crocheting and made many beautiful afghans she gave to her family or anyone in need of a warm blanket.   She loved to bake and was well known for her platters of Christmas cookies, that she gave to several of her family, friends and co-workers.

Besides her father, Betsy was predeceased by her grandparents, Edwin and Betty Langworthy, Gordon and Lillian Andrus; her uncles, Adelbert Langworthy, James Langworthy, James Andrus, Harold Andrus; her aunt, Elizabeth (John) LaPell and Donna Shorey; and her sister in law, Barbara Andrus.

Survivors include her mother, Patricia Andrus of Queensbury; her brother, John Andrus and his wife, Maryann of Glens Falls; her niece, Lillian Hughes of Comstock; her nephew, John Andrus, Jr., of Fort Ann; several great nieces and great nephews; two aunts, Carol Cifone and her husband, John of Lake George and Joan Fennel of South Glens Falls, as well as many cousins.

Due to Covid-19 restrictions, there will be no calling hours.

A graveside service will be held in the spring, at Pine View Cemetery in the town of Queensbury.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in memory of Betsy may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 4 Pine West Plaza #405, Albany, NY 12205 or a charity of one’s choice.

HUDSON FALLS — James (Jim) Brunelle Sr., 83, passed away Friday, February 12, in Albany after a brief illness.

He was born Aug. 31, 1937 in Glens Falls to Harriet and Clifford Brunelle.

Jim and his loving wife Betty were married for over 62 years before her sudden passing March 24, 2020. She was the love of his life.

At a young age Jim worked as an usher at The Strand Theater in Hudson Falls, later worked and retired after 43 years of service from Decora in Fort Edward, and in retirement worked at Magic Forest in Lake George and at Kingswood Golf Course in Kingsbury. His life-long dedication was to local fire companies. For 27 years he was a member of the Hudson Falls Fire Company as a lieutenant, captain, and assistant chief. He served the Kingsbury Volunteer Hose Company as a fire police captain for over 22 years. Jim and Betty’s dedication to local fire service continues today through their family.

Jim enjoyed watching game shows and old westerns, country music, square dancing, firemen’s parades, mardi gras, and banquets, collecting fire station patches from different states, clambakes, family cookouts and holiday dinners, bowling, camping, and spending time with his family.

Besides his wife Betty, he was predeceased by his parents, an infant sister Rose Irene, and a sister Jeanette Rivers.

Survivors include four daughters, Kathy Palmer (late Henry), Sue Studler (Andy), Pamela Brayton (Dan), Mary Chase (Nelson), all of Hudson Falls; and two sons, James Brunelle Jr. (Michelle) of Hudson Falls and Thomas Brunelle (Jenn) of Granville; his brother, Oliver (Ollie) Brunelle of South Glens Falls; sisters, Nancy Brunelle Black of Florida, Linda Havens of North Carolina, and Bette Lou Thomas of Hudson Falls; 15 grandchildren, Shaun, Heather, David, Beth, Colin, Dereck, Matthew, Ethan, Christopher, Emily, Abbie, Megan, Jenann, Kristen, Thomas, Jr.; 17 great grandchildren; three great-great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Calling hours will be from 4 to 6 p.m. on Friday, February 19, 2021, at the Kingsbury Volunteer Hose Company, 7991 Burgoyne Ave, Hudson Falls.  Masks must be worn and all Covid-19 restrictions will be observed.

Funeral services will follow the calling hours at 6 p.m. at the Hose Company.

A celebration of life for both Jim and Betty’s family and friends will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in his name may be made to the Kingsbury Volunteer Hose Company, 7991 Burgoyne Ave., Hudson Falls, NY 12839.

GRANVILLE- Annette Elizabeth (DuPell) Orsini, 61, formerly of South Glens Falls and Hudson Falls, passed away on February 10, 2021, at Slate Valley Center, after a long struggle with leukodystrophy.
Born March 12,1959 in Glens Falls, she was the daughter of the late G. Patrick and Theresa (Genereux) DuPell.
Annette graduated in 1977 from St. Mary’s Academy in Glens Falls. After graduation she was employed as a bookkeeper at the Queensbury Hotel. Annette held retail jobs locally with Barker’s Department Store and Barber’s Market until she paused employment to become a full-time mother to her children, Melina Daniels (Marlo) and Francis Orsini (Shawn). Prior to her retirement she was employed as a Pharmacy Assistant at the Queensbury Price Chopper.
Annette always had a fantastic sense of humor, often introducing herself to people as “Hi, I’m Annette, sometimes A-Nut!”. She loved dancing in her kitchen to Tom Petty and Todd Rundgren. While in that kitchen, Annette was well ahead of her time as a chef to her children, making them McDonald’s style cheeseburgers at home with fresh ingredients. She was fiercely loyal to her sisters, and was always interested and proud of the accomplishments of her children, even in the late stages of her illness when she couldn’t converse as much with them.
In addition to her children, Annette is survived by her sisters, Theresa Pratt (David), Marie Caschera (Tony), Patricia Denino (Rocky), Gisele Freed (Brian) and Michelle Place (Timothy); her sister-in-law, Leigh Cenate (Bill); and many loving nieces, nephews and cousins.
Burial will take place in the spring at St. Mary’s Cemetery in the town of Fort Edward.
The family suggests that donations in Annette’s name be made to Kennedy Krieger Institute, 707 N. Broadway, Baltimore, MD 21205 or The Open Door Mission, 226 Warren St., Glens Falls, NY 12801.
The family wishes to thank Slate Valley Center, High Peaks Hospice, and The Mansion at South Union for their excellent care.

QUEENSBURY – Rev. Almon M. Bartholomew, with his wife Joyce at his bedside, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, Feb 4, 2021.

Almon was born Oct 15, 1929, in the town of Fort Edward, the 5th of 8 children, to his parents Almon H. and Irene (O’Neal) Bartholomew. A miraculous healing of a life-threatening condition at his birth changed his parent’s lives. 

His education began in a one-room schoolhouse, culminating in graduation from Hudson Falls High at age 16. There his interest in music began as he became a member of the marching band and choir. Also, at the age of 16, his passion for the work of the Lord became evident in the call to the ministry. He graduated from Zion Bible Institute in E. Providence, RI and did further studies at Glassboro State College in NJ.

He met the love of his life, Joyce M. Parrish, at their home church during their teen years. After their studies at Zion Bible Institute, they were married Nov 5, 1949 at Gospel Lighthouse Church in Hudson Falls.  Together they pastored 5 churches in New England, NJ, and NY before being elected as Superintendent of the NY District of the Assemblies of God, where he served for 21 years. In 1987, he was elected as an Executive Presbyter of the General Council of the Assemblies of God.

Almon will be remembered as a man of God, a servant to many, a mentor to ministers. He was a man of integrity, compassion, loyalty, and kindness. His family was blessed by the consistency in his Godly character in the home and daily life. His sense of humor was a delight to all around.

Almon is predeceased by siblings, Raymond J. Bartholomew, Hugh D. Bartholomew, Janice Hall, and Irene Backus, and grandson, Paul J. Kent.

He is survived by Joyce, his wife of 71 years; his children, Sylvia (Albert) Kent and James (Renna) Bartholomew; siblings, Audrey Hall, Paul (Christine) Bartholomew, and Carolyn (Ronald) Hittenberger; grandchildren, Joshua Bartholomew, Summer Hudson, James Kent, Mariesa Kent; great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

A private celebration of life will take place on Sat, Feb 13, 2021 for close family.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be given to Joyce Bartholomew in memory of her beloved husband, sent to 30 LaCross St., Hudson Falls, NY 12839.

QUEENSBURY- David R. Greene, 69, of Queensbury, formerly of North Creek, passed away on Saturday, February 6, 2021, at Glens Falls Hospital after a long battle with cancer.
Born August 4, 1951 in Glens Falls, he was the son of the late Rollin and Marie (AuClaire) Greene and father of his late infant son, Daniel, and his wife, Nancy Greene.
David graduated in 1970 from Johnsburg Central School and attended two years of college. He retired from Curtis Lumber in Warrensburg as laborer but worked for many years in the lumber business as a grader.
David was a 25-year member of the Pottersville Volunteer Fire Department and a 25-year level 3 critical care tech. for North Warren EMS. He enjoyed playing golf, bowling and was an avid Chicago Bears fan.
He is survived by his daughter, Cortina Greene and her boyfriend, John and Cortina’s son, Odin; his daughter, Ashley Barber and her husband, Joseph; his son, Geoffrey Greene and his fiancé, Brenda, and Geoffrey’s daughter, Reagan. Also, he is survived by his ex-wife, Hazel Greene; his aunts, Dorothy Jurgens and Esther AuClaire; his brother, Ron and sister in law, Barbara; a niece, Kelly St Jean; a nephew, Michael Greene; and David’s faithful companion, his Yorkie, Sara.
There will be no calling hours.
A Memorial Service will be held at the Church of the King, 685 Bay Rd., in Queensbury, Saturday, March 6, 2021, at 1 p.m.
Inurnment will take place in the spring, at Pottersville Cemetery, where he will be laid to rest next to his son, Daniel.
David’s family wishes to send a special thank you to the team at C.R. Wood Cancer Center at the Glens Falls Hospital for all their care.

QUEENSBURY – Norma Ann (Hart) Potvin, 86, formerly of Hudson Falls, passed away peacefully at home on Friday February 5, 2021 surrounded by her adoring family.

Norma was born in Hudson Falls on December 10, 1934 to Joseph and Eunice (Granger) Hart. Although Norma was an only child, she grew up surrounded by dozens of first cousins who were more like siblings to her. She began her education at St. Mary’s grade school in Hudson Falls and later graduated from St. Mary’s Academy, class of 1951. She was active in many clubs during high school and was voted junior prom queen. After graduation, Norma attended The College of St. Elizabeth in Morristown, NJ and earned a bachelor’s degree in English. Following graduation, she taught English at Fort Edward High School.

While in high school, Norma met a handsome young man named Mitchell (Lee) Potvin, Jr. who would become the love of her life. Norma and Lee were united in marriage on August 24, 1957 by Monsignor Kiffin at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Hudson Falls.

After living in Buffalo for four years while Lee attended dental school, they moved to Fort Campbell, KY for two years while Lee served in the army. In 1961, they returned to Hudson Falls to settle down and raise their growing family. While raising six children, Norma somehow found time to volunteer for numerous organizations, including the Glens Falls Hospital Guild, the Upper Hudson Dental Wives Association, Big Brothers/Sisters, and the Hyde Museum. Norma also served on the Hudson Falls School District Board of Education for 20 years, 11 of those years as Board President. Norma and Lee were also active members of The Glens Falls County Club for many
years. Norma’s Catholic faith was incredibly strong, and she was very active in the parish of St. Mary’s/St. Paul’s where she was a lifelong member and one of the first babies baptized in the new church. She served as Lector and Eucharistic minister, was a member of the RCIA catechist team, taught religious education, served as a member of the bereavement committee, Ella’s Cupboard and Martha’s hostess committee. Norma also distributed Holy Communion to patients at Glens Falls Hospital. Together with her husband, Norma volunteered at St. Joseph’s House of Grace to watch over and assist the residents in their final days of life and more recently they delivered meals for Meals on Wheels. In 2011, Norma and Lee were recognized as Citizens of the Year by the Hudson Falls Rotary Club.

In the little free time Norma had, she enjoyed reading and completing the daily crossword puzzle and cryptoquotes with ease. She was a voracious reader and routinely devoured 5-7 books a week. Thanks to her Irish roots, Norma was blessed with the “gift of gab” and enjoyed numerous close friendships. She also enjoyed traveling with her husband, antique shopping, dancing and most recently spending time with her knitting group. However, none of these hobbies compared to the joy and pleasure she derived from spending time with her family and attending her children’s and then grandchildren’s sporting events, concerts, inductions, etc. Her large family was the world to Norma, and she would drop everything to spend time with each and every one of them. She loved them fiercely and unconditionally, and God help anyone who crossed them!

Norma was predeceased by her parents, a brother-in-law, Joseph Potvin, and many cousins.

Those left to cherish her memory include her devoted husband of 63 years,
Dr. Mitchell Lee Potvin, Jr.; her six children, Amy (Scott) Spencer, Dr. Mitchell Lee Potvin, III (Charlotte), Stacy Potvin (Sharon), Dr. Joseph Potvin (Carolyn), Cheryl (William) Hogan and Renee (Michael) Borgos; her 17 grandchildren who loved and adored her, Jordan (Jennifer), Maura, Cullen (Melissa), Evan (Amanda), Leah (Joe) and Tessa Spencer, Connor Potvin,Thomas, Benjamin, Daniel and Eliza Hogan, Nora, Luke and Heath Borgos, Joseph, Magdelene and Stephen Potvin; as well four great-
grandchildren, Lyla, Finley, Carter and Declan. Norma is also survived by her brother-in-law, William (Lyn) Potvin and her sisters-in-law Anne Marie (Bill) Mather and Patricia Potvin, as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Norma’s family would like to express their sincere thanks and gratitude to Dr. Gaiotti-Grubbs, her nurses and all of the wonderful staff at the C.R. Wood Cancer Center for the care and compassion they gave our mother over the past few years. Her family is also eternally grateful to High Peaks Hospice for their support in Norma’s final days.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Saturday, February 13, 2021 at St. Michael the Archangel Church, 80 Saratoga Avenue, South Glens Falls, NY.

Friends may visit with the family at the church prior to mass from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Saturday.

The mass will be live streamed on St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church YouTube channel at: www.youtube.com/channel/UCoRmh9joNvRgNRZFfSKWKBA

In accordance with CDC guidelines, masks and social distancing are required and contact tracing information must be provided upon admittance to the church.

The Rite of Committal will take place at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Fort Edward in the spring.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you instead consider donations in Norma’s memory to Shriners Hospitals for Children Processing Center, PO Box 863765, Orlando, FL 32886 or St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 2 Pine West Plaza #202, Albany, NY 12205.

SOUTH GLENS FALLS – Frances Anne Kelleher Gallup, known as Anne to her friends and family, passed away peacefully at the age of 88 on February 1, 2021 at the Home of the Good Shepherd in South Glens Falls, New York. She was beloved by her family and will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

Born August 5, 1932, in Fort Edward, she was the daughter of the late William and Frances (née Bruce) Kelleher. Anne graduated from Fort Edward High School, and later graduated from Syracuse University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Home Economics. She taught at Fort Ann High School, before becoming a homemaker and mother to her four children. After raising a family, she went back to work as a reading specialist and teaching assistant in the Hudson Falls school system.

While she was growing up in Fort Edward, her family attended St. Joseph’s Church in Fort Edward, and later, after moving to Queensbury, she joined Our Lady of the Annunciation Roman Catholic Church.

Anne enjoyed music, art, reading, crossword puzzles, and time with her family. Her Catholic faith was very important to her. She was gentle, considerate, and a very attentive listener. She will be remembered for her wry, witty sense of humor, quick mind, and impeccable sense of style. Anne traveled the world with her brother William including trips to Ireland and Scotland, special to her because of her family’s heritage. Anne remained physically active, fit, and independent well into her old age. She volunteered for several years as a docent at the Hyde Collection in Glens Falls and the Old Fort House Museum in Fort Edward.

In addition to her parents, Anne was predeceased by her sister, Mary Ellen Nolan (Robert); brother, Rev. William Kelleher; sister, Helen Kelleher Smythe (John); and former husband, Martin G. Gallup.

Left to cherish her memory include her children, Claire Gallup Suminski (Joe) of Franklin, NC; Amy Gallup Kuster (Valentin) of Kingsbury, Martin A. Gallup (Ghislaine) of Clifton Park, and Jane Ellen Gallup of Glens Falls; and grandchildren, Patrick Futch (Gabriella), Michael Futch (Teresa), Annie Suminski, Tessa Kuster Hetherington (Geoffrey), Jamy Beth Suminski Ferraro (Michael), Dana Kuster, Amanda Futch, Jerome Suminski (Katie), Lillian Futch, Molly Suminski, and Annabelle Gallup; she was fortunate to live to see five great-grandchildren along with many nieces, nephews, cousins, and other extended family members and friends.

A Memorial Mass will be held 11 am on Tuesday, February 9 at Our Lady of the Annunciation Roman Catholic Church, in Queensbury. If attending in person, please wear a mask and follow coronavirus guidelines.

Follow this link to view a livestream of the mass: https://www.olaqueensbury.org/

A private family burial will be held at St. Mary’s Cemetery in South Glens Falls. 

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations to the Parkinson’s Foundation, 1359 Broadway, Ste 1509, New York, NY 10018.

HUDSON FALLS – Mabel I. Clear, long time resident of Hudson Falls and the Town of Kingsbury,  passed away peacefully on February 4, 2021, at the age of 89, at The Home of the Good Shepherd, Saratoga Springs.

Born on January 15, 1932, in Pawlet, Vermont, she was the daughter of the late Clayton and Jessie (Corey) Ballard. It was often said by her family that Mabel was descended from some very tough and strong Vermont stock.

She was a graduate of Hudson Falls High School Class of 1949 and a faithful member of her classmates “49ers” luncheon group that met once a month for years.

Mabel married the love of her life, Richard, and shared a wonderful 48 years of marriage with him until his sudden passing in 1997.  Together they were a true team and raised a family of six children at their home on Route 4, Kingsbury.

For almost 30 years, Mabel worked in the Hudson Falls Central School System.  She began working for the Cafeteria Food Service at Hudson Falls High School and then transferred to Dix Avenue Elementary to become the School Secretary for the last 20 years of her career.  She knew all the students who attended Dix Avenue and would greet them by name even years after her retirement in 1992.

Mabel enjoyed walking her favorite route in Hudson Falls with Richard, sewing, doing needlepoint projects, putting together puzzles, reading and playing cards.  She especially enjoyed the garden that she and Richard planted every year. She would preserve the tasty produce that Richard always joked that he grew with “his own hands” and  many years a hundred quarts of tomatoes would be canned and promptly consumed by the next spring. Their shared love of gardening culminated in a 10 year commercial greenhouse project called Mabrich Farms, which each year produced thousands of pounds of hydroponic tomatoes for local supermarkets.

What Mabel loved the most was spending time with her husband, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  Mabel and Richard attended  almost every sporting activity that their grandchildren participated in and they enjoyed every minute.

In addition to caring for her active family, Mabel also found the time and energy to be a Republican Committee member which was an elected position, a fundraiser organizer for the March of Dimes and a 4H Club co-leader.   

She was predeceased by her son, Joseph, her grandson James Daly, and her sisters, Dorothy Underwood and Norma Whitney.

Mabel is survived by her five daughters; Janet Daly and her husband James, Jean Breski, Judy Centerbar, Joan Ryan, Jeriann Aiken and her husband John, along with her grandchildren; Matthew Centerbar, Michelle Centerbar, Shannon Daly Gorr, Meaghan Daly, Peter Matte, Richard Matte, Amanda Matte Beecher, Christopher Matte, Josh Ryan, Heidi Ryan, Justin Ryan and Jake Ryan; 21 great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Patricia John and June Harvey McGrath and brother-in-law, Peter Clear; and many nieces and nephews.

All of Mabel’s family cherished her and are feeling her loss deeply.  She was truly an amazing wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who was there for her family always. 

In order to assure the safety of all during the pandemic it has been decided by the family that a graveside service will be held during the spring.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in remembrance of Mabel Clear to Cornerstone Soup Kitchen and Food Pantry, PO Box 381, Hudson Falls, NY 12839.

The family would like to thank the staffs at The Home of the Good Shepherd residences in Moreau and Saratoga Springs for the loving care  that they provided for their Mother over the last year and a half.