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HUDSON FALLS – Mary Helen Renaud, 95, of Weston Avenue, passed away on Monday August 19, 2019, at The Pines at Glens Falls.

Born on September 22, 1923 in Syracuse, NY, she was the daughter of the late Verner J. Renaud and Bridie M. (Horan)Renaud.

Mary graduated from St. Mary’s Academy in Glens Falls. She continued her education at the College of St. Rose, Albany, where she received her BA and at SUNY at Albany, where she received her MS in Library Science.

Mary taught school at Westport Central School in Westport, NY and at St. Mary’s Academy in Glens Fails. She was employed at the New Rochelle Public Library and at the Saratoga Springs Public Library. For 29 years, Mary was the librarian at the Glens Falls Junior High School and for 18 years at the Hudson Falls Central Schools during summer school. After her retirement as a librarian, she worked at Heber Travel Service in Queensbury.

Mary was a communicant at St. Mary’s/St. Paul’s Church in Hudson Fails, where she was active as Eucharistic Minister, lector, member of the Prayer and Worship Committee and Ella’s Cupboard.  She was a former member of the Catholic Daughters.

She was a charter and longtime member of the Queensbury Country Club, and a member of the Flowers to the Living Committee of the Hudson Falls/Kingsbury Chamber of Commerce. One of her proudest achievements was being active from the inception of ITWA (Improving the Teaching of World Affairs) in the Glens Falls Schools.

Most important to Mary was her faith, her families (her birth family, the Horrigans who “adopted” her and her church family) and her many friends.  Very precious to Mary were children and young people. She also enjoyed traveling, golf, swimming, photography, cooking and the times spent with family and friends. She was a rabid Notre Dame and Yankee fan.

Besides her parents, Mary was predeceased by her brother, Verner J. Renaud, Jr., her niece, Lt. Col.  Karen Magnet (US Army), and her sisters-in-law, Frances Renaud and Gladys Renaud.

Survivors include her nephews, David Renaud of Washington and Daniel Renaud of Schaumburg, Il; her nieces, of Edgewood, Md, Nancy Rush and her husband, Eric and children, Justin, Megan and Kayla of Long Valley, NJ and Debra Hill and her husband, Clint of Mt. Arlington, NJ; her good friend, Mary Horrigan of Hudson Falls; several cousins.

A Funeral Mass will be Celebrated 11 a.m. on Friday, August 23, 2019, 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 in South Glens Falls.

Her family and friends would like to thank Neighbors of NY for all the wonderful care given to Mary, especially, Cindy, Felisha, and Judy.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests that memorial donations he made to St. Mary’s/St. Paul’s Church, 11 Wall St., Hudson Falls, NY 12839 or to a charity of one’s choices.

FORT EDWARD – Chris W. Bradley, 60, of McIntyre Street in Fort Edward, passed away on Monday, August 12, 2019, at the North East Center in Kingston.

Born on September 26, 1958, in Glens Falls, he was the son of the late Norman and Ann (Brayton) Bradley, Sr.

Chris attended Hudson Falls High School and soon after was employed at a sawmill in Lake George.  At the age of 21, Chris was in a serious car accident, that left him paralyzed for life.  Through all of this, he had a wonderful outlook and always wore a smile.  Chris never felt sorry for himself or complained.   He lived alone but always enjoyed the company of his family and good friends.  Chris loved sitting outside in the sun, enjoying the Buffalo Bills football games and watching NASCAR.  The car of his choice was a Chevy Camaro, but he ended up with a van that allowed him to see the world.  Chris lived through a lot and made lemonade out of lemons.  He left a huge print on the lives that he touched.

Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his brother, Norman Bradley.

Survivors include his sisters, Sherry Dufour and her husband, Mike of Hartford and Bonnie Dufour and her husband, Ronald of Vermont; his brother, Rick Bradley of Hudson Falls; his special friends, Carol Havens of Hudson Falls and Scott Garnsey of Hudson Falls; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

At the request of Chris, there will be no calling hours.

Chris will be laid to rest next to his mother and brother at Pine View Cemetery in Queensbury, on Thursday August 29, 2019, at 11 a.m.

Memorial donations in Chris’s memory may be sent to the charity of one’s choice.

GREENWICH – Spencer Reese Lewis, passed away peacefully at the age of 9 months on Wednesday, August 7, 2019.

He was born on November 5, 2018, in Glens Falls, he was the son of David J. Lewis and Andrea R. Benway.

From his first day in this world, Spencer was a fighter.   Everyone who came in contact with him, fell in love.  Spencer was an all-around happy baby that made everyone who met him fell in love with his big, contagious smile.

He was predeceased by his maternal grandmother, Catherine Benway, his paternal great grandparents, Pete and Frances DeLong, Bea Chadwick and Shirley Graves.

He is survived his father David J. Lewis and his mother Andrea R. Benway; his sisters, Justice Harris, Liberty Benway and his twin sister, Serenity Lewis; his paternal grandparents, Pam and Bill Graves; his maternal grandfather, Patrick Benway; his maternal great grandmother, Joanne “Nana” Moffitt; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

All services for Spencer will be private.

Memorial donations may be sent to the Albany NICU, 43 New Scotland Avenue, Albany, NY 12208.

Arrangements are under the care of the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.

HUDSON FALLS – Spencer H. Baldwin, 79, of Dean Road in Hudson Falls, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, August 9, 2019.

Born on August 6, 1940, in Whitehall, he was the son of the late James and Marjorie (Crouch) Baldwin.

After his graduation from Granville High School, he joined the U.S. Army.  During his service, he was selected 4^th Army Soldier of the year.

In 1963, he joined the Machinist Apprentice Program at Sandy Hill Iron and Brass in Hudson Falls and retired in 1995, as Manufacturing Manager.  During his retirement, he and his wife, Sandra traveled extensively throughout the United States, visiting all but one of the major national parks and the Caribbean.

Spencer enjoyed spending time with friends and family, traveling, caring for his lawn and garden, and just enjoying life. He was a kind and thoughtful man, who will be missed by many friends.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brother, James Baldwin.

He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Sandra (Bain) Baldwin; his sons, Scott (Stephanie Schulze) and Stephen and his wife, Laurie (Nolan) Baldwin; along with several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Friends may call on Thursday, August 15, 2019, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.

Burial will be private, and interment will be at Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery in the town of Stillwater.

A celebration of Spencer’s life will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of one’s choice.

SOUTH GLENS FALLS – Wayne King, 77, of South Glens Falls, passed away on Tuesday, August 6, 2019, with his loving family by his side, at the Granville Center for Health and Rehabilitation.

Born on October 24, 1941, in Brooklyn, he was the son of the late Charles and Eva (Haiber) King.

Wayne was a 1959 graduate of Hudson Fall High School.  Following his graduation, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corp from 1960 to 1966, serving a tour in Vietnam.

On March 1, 1968, he married Kathleen Robinson at Zion Episcopal Church in Hudson Falls.

Wayne worked for Finch Pruyn Paper, he retired after 31 years as a supervisor.

In his younger years he was a member of the Elks Lodge.

Wayne loved golfing, bowling and traveling.  Most of all, his grandchildren were the pride and joy of his life, he never missed their games.  Wayne will be remembered for always being there for anyone, others always came first.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brothers, Keith Gorton, Rob Gorton and Bill Gorton, an infant brother, Ricky, his sister, Denise “Dee Dee”, his mother in law, Evelyn Robinson and his three brothers in law, Richard Chabot, Ray Chabot and David Robinson.

He is survived by his wife, Kathleen (Robinson) King of South Glens Falls; his son, Kevin King and his wife, Holly of Queensbury; his grandchildren, Kelsey DiCaprio, Abbey King and Ryleigh King; his siblings, Guy King, Roy Gorton, Steve Gorton, Jeff Gorton, Terry Gorton, Fay Speck and Christine Carlson; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Calling hours will be on Sunday, August 11, 2019, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.

Funeral services will follow the calling hours on Sunday at 4 p.m. at the funeral home.

Burial with full military honor will be 9:30 a.m. on Monday, at the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be sent to the American Cancer Society, 1 Penny Ln, Latham, NY 12110 or the American Alzheimer’s Association, 4 Pine West Plaza, Suite 405, Albany, NY 12205.

Gansevoort – Maxine Munger, 85, of Leonard Street, passed away on Tuesday, August 6, 2019, at Saratoga Hospital.

Born on July 16, 1934 in Fort Ann, she was the daughter of the late Otis and Elma (Darling) Brownell.

Maxine graduated from Greenwich High School.

On July 25, 1953, she married Frank D. “Pete” Munger in Greenwich.

For over ten years, Maxine was a cook at the Georgian Restaurant in Lake George and later, she was a cook at the Ramada Inn in Queensbury and the Sheridan in Saratoga Springs.

Maxine was an active member of the Trinity United Methodist in Wilton, where she was also in the Trinity Women’s group.

The most important thing in Maxine’s life was spending time with her family.   She loved being around her grandchildren and great grandchildren and watching them grow up.   Maxine also enjoyed sewing and cooking for her family and friends.

Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Frank “Pete” Munger, who passed away on January 14, 2006 and several brothers and sisters.

Survivors include her children, Frank Munger and his wife, Nancy, Brenda LaFountain and her husband, William, Tina Munger, Christopher Munger and his wife, Jody, Christina Kilburn and Tricia Shinn and her husband, Stace; her grandchildren, Kandi O’Hara, Jaime Munger, Allie Swears, Eran Swears and his wife, Amy, Phil Swears and his girlfriend, Nancy, Christopher Munger and Cody Munger, Nicholas Benson and his wife Rebecca and Kayla McKittrick and her husband, Duell, Jeffrey  Farley and Weston Farley; many great-grandchildren; her brother, Frank Brownell and his wife, Pam; her two sisters, Violet Tobin and Janice Frisbie;  several nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews and cousins.

Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. on Friday, August 9, 2019, at the Trinity United Methodist Church, 155 Ballard Road in Wilton, with the Rev. Jeffrey Stratton, pastor officiating.

All are welcome to a gathering at the church, following the memorial service.

The family requests that floral tributes be sent to the church directly.

The family suggests that memorial donations be made to The Trinity United Methodist Church, 155 Ballard Road, Wilton, NY  12831.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc. 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.