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Marilyn (Myette) Garnsey

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HUDSON FALLS – Marilyn (Myette) Garnsey, 87, a lifelong resident of Hudson Falls passed away on Friday, August 2, 2019.

Born on June 26, 1932, in Hudson Falls, she was the daughter of the late Henry J. and Florence (Barrett) Myette.

In October 0f 1950, Marilyn married Raymond Garnsey at St. Mary’s Church in Hudson Falls.  He passed away on December 20, 2009.

She was a communicant of St. Mary’/St. Paul’s Church and enjoyed crossword puzzles, ceramics and camping.  She especially enjoyed time with her family and was a member of the 60Plus Senior Citizens in Hudson Falls.

In addition to her husband and parents, she is predeceased by a son, Raymond “Mike” Garnsey and a special cousin, Jean Delair.

Marilyn is survived by her children, Suzanne Picard and her husband, Herman of Voorheesville, Deborah Diamond and her husband, Frank of Hudson Falls, Terry Garnsey and his wife, Kathy of Limington, ME and Scott Garnsey of Hudson Falls; six grandchildren, Timothy Diamond, Nicholas Diamond, Michael Picard, terry Garnsey, Rachael Garnsey and Christopher Garnsey; several great-grandchildren; her sister, Jane Myette of Hudson Falls; her brother, David Myette of Lake Sunnyside; two special friends, Mary Stewart and Gladys Monahan and several nieces and nephews and cousins.

Friends may call from 12 to 1 p.m. on Thursday, August 8, 2019 at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main St., Hudson Falls.

Prayers will be said at 1 p.m., following the calling hours, at the funeral home.

The Rite of Committal will follow at St. Paul’s Cemetery on Vaughn Rd in the town of Kingsbury.

Donations in Marilyn’s memory may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Pl, Memphis, TN 38105.

Geraldine “Geri” M. Mound

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SOUTH GLENS FALLS – Geraldine “Geri” M. Mound, 76, of Town of Moreau passed away on Thursday, August 1, 2019 at Glens Falls Hospital surrounded by her loving family, following a brief illness.

Born on January 11, 1943, in Glens Falls, she was the daughter of the late Hazel M. (Bates) and Donald F. Prouty.

Geri attended Glens Falls High School. On April 26, 1960, she married George H. Mound, Sr. in North Carolina.

In addition to being a stay at home mom for her six children, Geri held many long term jobs throughout the years to include the Hudson Falls Central School district, Georgian Restaurant, Fitzgerald Brothers Beverages, and Entertainment Video.

Along with her husband George, Geri was a past Cub Scout Master of Pack 8 and Scout Master of Boy Scout Troop 6.

She loved spending time with her family especially during the holidays. And she adored her dog Sammy.

Geri was gifted with many talents and in her early years we can remember her having multiple projects going on at once. Anything from painting, knitting, crocheting, embroidery, quilting, sewing, gardening, canning, etc. She also enjoyed going to auctions, bingo, casinos, garage sales, antiquing and traveling.

Geri was always a caregiver at heart. She was a natural about caring for those in need. She cared for her mother, mother-in-law, a family friend and her husband in their time of terminal illness.

She is predeceased by her husband of 39 years George H. Mound, Sr., her siblings Rodney, Irv, Bob Sr. and Ella.

Survivors include her six children: George (Sherri) Mound, Jr., William Mound, Sr., Michael (Karen Winne) Mound, John (Andree Mosso) Mound, Christine (Michael) Yakush, Jennifer (Glenn) Atchinson. Twenty-one grandchildren: Justin Mound, Aaron (Meagan) Mound, Hillary (Eric) Fitzgerald, Katie Mound, Bill Mound, Jr., Ashley Dunlavey, Anthony Mound, Jessica (Rocky) Casey, Kayla Mound, Tyler (Molly) and Megan Brockway, Kasey Mound, John-John Mound, Tres and Amber Johnson, Jessica (TJ) Brunell, Ryan Yakush, Lauren Yakush, Chris McGuirk, Lexi and Jamey Atchinson. She also has fifteen great-grandchildren.

Three brothers Floyd, Earl and Jim Dean and two sister-in laws Merle Mound and Ruth (Willis) Gonya and many nieces, nephews, cousins, great-nieces and great-nephews.

Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, August 5, 2019 at Carleton Funeral Home, 68 Main Street, Hudson Falls, New York.

A prayer will be said for Geri at 7:00 pm (following the calling hours).

The burial will be held at the Mettowee Valley Cemetery in Pawlet, VT at the convenience of the family.

The family suggests memorial donations in Geri’s name be made in care of the Grateful Heart Program, Attn: Palliative Care Program, Glens Falls Hospital Foundation, 100 Park Street, Glens Falls, NY 12801.

Jean M. Parker

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MOREAU – Jean M. Parker, 89, of Moreau passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 31, 2019 at home.

Born on September 11, 1929 in Fort Edward, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Lena (Guerin) Henderson.

On September 3, 1950 she married James Parker. They were married for 33 years before he passed away in 1983.

Jean worked for many years as a winder at General Electric before retiring.

She was a member of the Fortsville United Methodist Church. Some of her interests include being an avid Mets fan and her love for gardening.

In addition to her husband and parents, she is predeceased by her brothers, James and Robert Henderson; her sisters, Ruth Willard and Rose Henderson; and her beloved grandson, Adam Kline.

Survivors include her children, David and Mary Lee Parker of Hudson Falls, Sandy and Rick Kline of Johnstown, Nancy and Gordon Hadsell of South Glens Falls, Kathy and Jeff Hughes of Manchester, Tennessee and her adopted son, Don Paddock of North Carolina; 12 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

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

A Funeral Service will be held on Monday, August 5, 2019 at 11 a.m. at the funeral home.

A Graveside Service will follow at Union Cemetery in the town of Fort Edward.

Donations in Jean’s name may be made to Community Hospice, 179 Lawrence St, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 or the Wounded Warrior Project, 370 7th Ave Suite 1802, New York, NY 10001.

The family would like to thank the staff at Glens Falls Hospital and Kelly Foley of Hospice for their care and compassion.

Norma Louise Trackey

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HUDSON FALLS – Norma Louise Trackey, 92, a lifelong resident of Hudson Falls, passed away, surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, July 30, 2019, at the Glens Falls Center.

Born on November 17, 1926 in Hudson Falls, she was the daughter of the late Wallace and Louise (Stockwell) Chase.

Norma enjoyed bowling, bingo, reading and most of all being around babies and surrounded by her family.

Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Joseph F. Trackey, her brother, Nelson Chase, Sr., her sister, Ellen Hodge, as well as her in laws.

Survivors include her children, Joseph (Doris) Trackey of Hudson Falls, Ronald (Jacqueline) Trackey, Sr. of Queensbury, Timothy (Nancy) Trackey of South Glens Falls, Linda (Stephen) Green of Hudson Falls, Mark (Aileen) Trackey of Hudson Falls, Joy Lindsey of Moreau, May (Christopher) Keays of Georgia, Valerie (Daniel) Ryan of Moreau and David (Kathleen) Trackey of Glens Falls; 14 grandchildren, Joseph (Rachel) Trackey, Ronald (Angela) Trackey, Stacy Trackey-Meagher, Elizabeth Trackey, Garrison Trackey, Jennifer (Jerry) Kadien, Walter (Denise) Green, John “Jake” Trackey and Brianne Keith, Brittany Lindsey, Rebecca Keays, Amanda (Justin) Rodriguez, Joshua Ryan, Paul Trackey and Helena Trackey; 16 great grandchildren; 4 great, great grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and cousins.

The family deeply appreciates the wonderful care and kindness given to Norma at the Glens Falls Center.

Friends may call on Saturday from 1 to 3 p.m. at Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.

A Prayer Service will follow the calling hours at 3 p.m. on Saturday at the funeral home.

The Rite of Committal will follow the service at St. Paul’s Cemetery in the town of Kingsbury.

Everyone is welcome to Saluto’s, Main Street in Hudson Falls, after the cemetery service.

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

Bertha Marie (Lewis) Ingraham

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HUDSON FALLS – Bertha Marie (Lewis) Ingraham, 93, of Locust Street, Hudson Falls passed away on Monday, July 29, 2019.

Born on February 23, 1926 in Hudson Falls, she was the daughter of the late George Henry and Gertrude Mae (Beaudoin) Lewis.

Bertha married her High School Sweetheart, John Herbert Ingraham (the son of Herbert L. and Susan (Baker) Ingraham) on March 23, 1946 at the First Baptist Church in Hudson Falls. They were married for 69 years (18 days short of 70 years) up to the day John Herbert Ingraham passed on March 5, 2016. They celebrated their honeymoon on Garnet Lake in Garnet Lake, NY.

Bertha was employed in 1944 doing clerical work for The Griffin Lumber Co. of Hudson Falls. In 1945, she was employed by The Imperial Paint and Pigment Company in Queensbury, also doing clerical work.

Bertha was a devoted and loving mother of six children: Jack Edward Ingraham, Robert Lewis Ingraham, Gerald Elliot Ingraham, Jane Eileen Barsukoff, Diane Marie Cabral and Katherine Elaine Jones.

Bertha’s favorite pastimes involved family gatherings, cooking, baking her favorite “Never Fail Chocolate Cake”, a family recipe which was handed down from her mother (from whom was handed down by her mother). She also enjoyed having Fish Fry’s with her famous cottage cheese pancakes and spoiling all her grandchildren with love.

She was predeceased by her husband, John Herbert Ingraham; her parents, George Henry and Gertrude Mae (Beaudoin) Lewis; and her siblings, George Lewis, Donald Lewis and Violet (Lewis) Cox.

Survivors include: her sister, Nancy (Lewis) Hutyanszki; her children, Jack Edward Ingraham, Robert Lewis Ingraham, Gerald Elliot Ingraham, Jane Eileen Barsukoff, Diane Marie Cabral and Katherine Elaine Jones; her 17 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

At the request of Bertha, there will be no services.

Hazel Mae Trackey

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FORT EDWARD – Hazel Mae Trackey, 90, of Seminary Street, went peacefully into the arms of the Lord on Tuesday, July 30, 2019, at the Glens Falls Hospital.

Born on March 19, 1929, in Glens Falls, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Jennie (Stewart) LaPoint, Sr.

Hazel attended St. Mary’s Academy in Hudson Falls. Following school, she went to work at Kresge’s (Five and Dime) as a fountain girl.  While working at the store, she met her future husband and the love of her life, John Francis Trackey.  He lovingly called her his “Five and Ten Cent Girl”.  They were married on August 20, 1950, at St. Mary’s Church in Hudson Falls.  Together they shared 66 wonderful years, until he passed away on July 24, 2016.

Through the years, Hazel babysat over 48 children and enjoyed every moment.  She also was secretary to John P. Burke, who was President of the International Paper Workers Union.  For a short period of time, she was employed by Glens Falls Insurance Company and finally, she was deputy Town Clerk, under Edith Amorosi. 

Even though she worked outside the home for many years, her heart was with her family.  Hazel took wonderful care of her husband, her children and her home.  She had an open-door policy, at all hours, you were welcome for hugs, coffee and conversation.

Hazel was a faithful communicant and Eucharistic Minster at St. Joseph’s Church in Fort Edward.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was predeceased by three infants, who passed away at childbirth, Jean, Jane and John and her two sisters, Adelaide Duval and Nathalie Hammond.

She is survived by her two loving children, Anne Carpenter and her husband, Edward of Fort Edward and Michael Trackey and his wife, Diana of Queensbury; her adoring grandchildren, Blaine Carpenter and his wife, Lisa of Fort Edward, Jennie Carpenter and her partner, Amber Allen of Queensbury and Lauren Trackey of Queensbury; her great-grandchildren, Finley John Carpenter and Cora Hazel Carpenter; her siblings, Barbara Lemery of Hudson Falls, Lois King of Florida, June Traver of Fort Edward and Edward LaPoint, Jr. of Hudson Falls; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Friends may call on Friday, August 2, 2019, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 3, 2019, at St. Joseph’s Church in Fort Edward.

The Rite of Committal will follow at St. Joseph’s Cemetery in the town of Fort Edward.

Memorial donations may be sent to the Fort Edward Rescue Squad, Inc., P.O. Box 226, Fort Edward, NY 12828.

Carolyn Louise Vaughn

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HUDSON FALLS – Carolyn Louise Vaughn, 69, passed away unexpectedly, on Saturday, July 27, 2019, at Shenendoah Acres Campground in Virginia.

Born on January 30, 1950, in Granville, she was the daughter of the late Paul R. and Jesse (Bounds) Whitney.

Carolyn grew up in Granville and attended Granville High School.  She met her future husband, Richard Vaughn, while square dancing and they were married on January of 1971, in Granville.  Richard passed away in 2016, after 48 wonderful years of marriage.

Carolyn was a proud mother of seven children.  She stayed home to crack the whip on her five sons and two daughters.  Carolyn enjoyed tending to her vegetable and flower gardens.  She also could be found helping her husband with firewood.  Carolyn created a warm, loving, caring home for her husband, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Everyone will remember her for being a wonderful cook, who loved preparing meals for her family.

Besides her parents and husband, she was predeceased by two daughters, infant, Laurie Matteson and Valorie Vaughn, her two sons, Stewart Vaughn and Stephen Vaughn and her siblings, Barbara, Betty and Sonny.

She is survived by her sons, Tony Matteson, Sr. and his wife, Diane of Waynesboro, VA, Thomas Matteson and his wife, Sonja of Hudson Falls and Timothy Matteson and his wife, Lannel of Rogers, Texas; grandchildren, Valerie Morrison and her husband, Andrew, Nicole Wright and her husband, Matthew, Tony Matteson, Jr., Mariha Edwards and her husband, Jason, Amanda Smith and her husband, Will and Megan Matteson and her significant other, David, Barbara Vaughn, Kevin Vaughn, Stephen Vaughn, Jr., Christina Vaughn and Sarah Vaughn; her great grandchildren, William, Jonathan, Colton, Brayton, Makenna, Alison and Mercedes; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Friends may call on Friday, August 2, 2019, from 11 to 1 p.m., at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.

Prayers for Carolyn will follow the calling hours at 1 p.m. on Friday.

Carolyn will be laid to rest next to her husband, at Union Cemetery in the town of Fort Edward.

Memorial donations may be sent to The, Prospect Child & Family Center, 133 Aviation Rd, Queensbury, NY 12804.

Florence “Ma” Crandall

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HUDSON FALLS – Florence “Ma” Crandall, 94, of Main Street, passed away on Thursday, July 25, 2019.

Born on March 18, 1925, in the town of Hebron, she was the daughter of the late Ernest G. and Laura (Johnson) Hurley.

On December 23, 1942, Ma married Howard W. Crandall at the United Methodist Church of Hudson Falls.  He passed away on January 28, 1992, after almost 50 years of marriage. 

Following her marriage, Ma and Howard ran a dairy farm in Hartford for many years.   After selling the farm, Ma started a business cleaning homes and camps on Lake George.   She worked in the cleaning business until securing a job as a nurse’s aide at Pleasant Valley Infirmary.   Ma loved her job at PVI, partly because even as a young girl, she wanted to be a nurse.   She found her niche and stayed at PVI for over 25 years, retiring on November 22, 1992.  Two years later, Ma moved to her current address above the Carleton Funeral Home and became part of their family.  

She was active throughout her life.

Ma was a lifetime member of the Adirondack Fiddlers and a member of the Country Round & Square Dance Association, formerly the Dick Ladd Square Dance Association.  She loved spending time with her friends on the Tuesday Senior and the Friday Senior Bowling Leagues.  Even occasionally having her name printed in the paper for her score.   Ma also belonged to the Fort Edward/Hudson Falls Senior Citizen Group and enjoyed sharing trips to the casinos and on the Adirondack Scenic Railroad.

Her faith and especially her church, the Hartford United Methodist Church was very close to her heart.  She enjoyed the Sunday Service and also all the wonderful dinners prepared by the church congregation.

Besides her husband, Ma was predeceased by her 6 week old son, Arthur Howard Crandall, her daughter, Carolyn Wells, who passed away in 1995 and her son Daniel Crandall, who passed away in 2018 and her brother, Donald Hurley and her sisters, Verna Hoyt and Rita (Rathbun) Todd.

Survivors include her daughters, Joan Brown and her husband, Norman of Fort Edward, Joyce Wilcox and her husband, Wayne of Adamsville and Eleanor Johnson and her husband, Richard of Adirondack; nineteen grandchildren; several great grandchildren; several great, great grandchildren; her daughter in law, Betty Crandall of Glens Falls; her sisters, Carrie Dunbar of Corinth, Anna Mae Andrews of Granville and Martha Osser of Granville; her two brothers, Gordon Hurley and his wife, Norma of Granville and FL and Raymond Hurley and his wife, Doris of Hudson Falls and FL; her sister in law, JoAnne Hurley;  and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Family will greet friends on Monday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.

Funeral Services will follow the calling hours on Monday at 1 p.m. Reverend Patti Girard, officiating.

Burial will follow at Morningside Cemetery.

The family suggests that memorial donations be made to the C.R. Wood Cancer Center, Pruyn Pavilion, 102 Park St., Glens Falls, NY 12801 or the Glens Falls Association of the Blind, 144 Ridge St., Glens Falls, NY 12801.

Kenneth L. Mingo, Jr

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Ballston Spa — Kenneth L. Mingo, Jr., 67, passed away unexpectedly from health complications on Sunday, October 17, 2018, at Saratoga Hospital.

Born on February 18, 1951, in Glens Falls, he was the son of the late

Kenneth L. Sr. and Mary Jane (Harris) Mingo.

He retired from New York Corrections, working in Albany as an Information Tech Specialist. Kenneth loved listening to, playing, and writing music. He was a very talented acoustic and electric guitarist. Kenneth was known for playing his songs on Virtual World and on his YouTube channel Bronze8020. In addition to music, Kenneth was an avid hunter and fishermen. He loved spending time with his family, who will miss his witty sense of humor. Kenneth often said “children are a blessing” and enjoyed helping his sister, Jacqueline with her day care. Kenneth will be remembered for his music, love of family and great strength. His family guidance, and solid advice will be missed by all.

Kenneth is survived by his sister, Jacqueline A. Ruff of Ballston Spa; and his nieces and nephews, Joe Ruff, his wife Tami and their children, Chrystal Emery, her husband Fred and their children, Mary Lou Jackson, her husband Jeff and their children, Kenneth Ruff, his wife Sophie and their children, and his Son Christopher Mingo, his wife, Carissa and their child Reghan of Chicago.

Graveside services will 11 on Saturday, July 27, 2019, at Moss Street Cemetery in the Town of Kingsbury.

Memorial donations may be sent to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105-3678

Richard Roger Chabot

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HUDSON FALLS – Richard Roger Chabot, of 7 Melbourne Avenue in Hudson Falls, passed away on July 5th, 2019 at the age of 72 in Lexington, KY.

Richard was born in Glens Falls, NY on September 23rd, 1946 to Roger Chabot and Marion Ford. He grew up in Hudson Falls, wrestling for the Hudson Falls Tigers and went to Adirondack Community College, becoming the first of his family to graduate college. He then went with a group of friends from the area to Murray State College in Kentucky, where he majored in Accounting and got his bachelor’s degree. While in graduate school, he met his wife, Janet Biggs.

Richard and Janet were married on December 29th, 1972 in Franklin KY. They moved for a short time to Hudson Falls, and then Richard began working for the Kmart Corporation as an Assistant Manager in Charlotte, NC. He moved up in the company and became a Store Manager in 1983, moving all over the Eastern US. As his parents got older, he moved his family closer to Hudson Falls, opening the Clifton Park Kmart in 1989. He and his son Justin were both Store Managers in the same district, and his son Phillip followed in his footsteps into retail management as well, both learning how to be a great leader from their father. Richard retired from Kmart in 2006 and continued to work as a Store Manager at other companies until 2016.

Richard was absolutely devoted to his family and worked tirelessly to provide them with the best life possible. He was always there for his wife and children, helping them through any need and showed his children what it means to be a good and strong man.

He had a great eye for movies and tv shows that would become classic and continued to watch them in retirement. An avid fan of all sports, he particularly enjoyed watching golf, tennis, and UConn Women’s basketball, getting to see them play in person in Albany. He also was a huge fan of great musicians like the Rolling Stones and Bob Dylan, both of which he saw live with his sons. In retirement he travelled all over and was in his beloved Kentucky with his wife and family when he died.

Richard was predeceased by his father, mother, sister Betty Jean Howard, and his son John Travis. He is survived by his wife, Janet, their sons Justin and Phillip, Phillip’s wife Jamie and their daughter Madeline.

Per the family’s request, all services will be private.

James Franklin Decker, Sr.

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HUDSON FALLS – James Franklin Decker, Sr., age 74, passed away on Thursday, July 11, 2019.

Jim was born on July 13, 1944 in Schenectady, NY, child of Winston, Sr.  (Pete) and Emily Decker.

Jim graduated from Moriah High School in 1962.  He worked at Finch Pryun Paper Co. for over 30 years, retired in 2001, went on to become an electrician, and also was a bus driver for South Glens Falls Schools until his illness.

On February 2nd, 2019 he married his long-time love, Dee Bohlman at The American Legion.

Jim was a passionate hunter and outdoorsman his entire life, and really enjoyed camping in their RV in the Adirondacks with his wife Dee.  When he wasn’t camping, he enjoyed bowling, was an avid Minnesota Vikings fan, was absolutely devoted to his husky Meisha, and found much joy spending time with his kids and grandchildren.  His greatest happiness came from spending time joking and storytelling with family and friends, and he was known as a man who was always there to help anyone in need.

He was predeceased by his parents Winston, Sr. (Pete) and Emily, brothers Dick and Skip, ex-wife Jackie, ex-wife Georgeann, and beloved wife of 30 years, May.

Jim is survived by his beloved wife Dee, brother David and his wife Kim, sister Kay, sister Judy and her husband Al, son James, Jr. and his partner Lisa, daughter Diane and her husband Jason, step-daughter Trish and her husband Lyn, step-son Kevin and his wife Diane, step-son Fred, step-daughter Jess and her partner Chip, step-daughter Jennie and her husband Ryan, step-son Justin and his wife Lisa, thirteen grandchildren and two great granddaughters, and too many wonderful friends to mention here.  The family would also like to thank our dear friends Lois and Eric, who did so much to make Jim’s final months happy and comfortable.  We’d also like to thank the care givers from Hospice, especially Vicki and Stacy, who helped make his last days comfortable.

A Memorial Service and calling hours will be held on Thursday, July 18, 2019 at the Carleton Funeral Home.  The memorial service and celebration of Jim’s life will begin at 2 pm and will be immediately followed by calling hours through 4 pm, with evening calling hours from 7 to 9 pm.  Flowers may be sent to the Carleton Funeral Home located at 68 Main Street, Hudson Falls, NY 12839.

A small graveside family gathering will also be held on Friday, July 19, 2019 at 1 pm at the South Moriah Cemetery and friends are welcome to join the family there.

Raymond “Ray” V. Howard, Jr.

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HUDSON FALLS – Raymond “Ray” V. Howard, Jr., 46, passed away surrounded by his loving family and friends, on Saturday, July 13, 2019, at the Glens Falls Hospital, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born on November 29, 1972, in Glens Falls, he was the son of Mary (Spirowski) Parker and Raymond V. Howard, Sr.

Ray was a 1990 graduate of Hudson Falls High School. He was a past member of the Kingsbury Volunteer Fire Company and worked for Umicore on Pruyn Island as a machine operator.

Ray loved the outdoors, including camping, hunting and wolves.  He was an avid reader and history buff.  He also enjoyed photography and shooting darts.  Ray was a loyal Pittsburgh Steelers and NASCAR fan.  He enjoyed an iced cold Diet Pepsi and Jack Daniels.

Most of all, Ray loved spending time with his family, his daughter Katie, his brothers Brian and Bob and his countless cousins, aunts and uncles.

He was predeceased by his sister, Jill Ann Parker Ward and his grandparents, Chester and Elizabeth Spirowski and Clifton and Cora Howard, Sr. and several aunts and uncles.

Survivors include his daughter, Kathleen “Katie” Jill Howard of Florida; his parents, Mary (Maynard) Parker of Hudson Falls and Raymond (Janine) Howard, Sr. of Hudson Falls; his brothers, JR Parker of South Carolina, Brian J. (Meghan) Howard, his beloved niece, Mia of Queensbury and Bob (Amanda) Howard of Queensbury; many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins; and too many close friends to name.

Calling hours will be on Friday, July 19, 2019, from 4 to 7 p.m., at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.  A prayer will be said for Ray at 7 p.m.

Ray’s family would like to thank Dr. Giotti-Grubbs, Dr. Coppens and all the nurses and staff at the Glens Falls Hospital Tower 2 for all their care and compassion.

In Lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to the C.R. Wood Cancer Center, 102 Park Street, Glens Falls, NY 12801.

Ray’s favorite expression was “F” Cancer.

Jeanne E. Jones

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SOUTH GLENS FALLS – Jeanne E. Jones, 85, of South Glens Falls, passed into eternal life, on Thursday, July 4, 2019.

She was born on May 16, 1934, to Stella Provost and Benjamin Rogers in Whitehall.

Jeanne was a successful real estate broker, who owned and operated Jean’s Realty for more than three decades.  After retiring from real estate, her compassionate spirit flourished during her second career as a home health care aide, where she focused on helping brain injured clients. 

She loved going to the racetrack and eventually owned two racehorses, Shannon’s Breeze and Broadway Paul (B.P.).  Her nurturing spirit transcended from her children, grandchildren and clients to her horses, even in their retirement.  She would venture to the barn twice daily to care for her horse B.P., where she found purpose, peace and happiness.  Jeanne had a history of rescuing dogs and cats, as well as feeding and watching wildlife. 

She possessed a fierce competitiveness and was entertaining to watch when playing BINGO, Scrabble and her favorite card game, Pitch.  She was a wonderful cook and had a natural green thumb.

Her legacy will be the mix of lovingness she possessed along with the sense of true grit and determination.  Jeanne lived life to the fullest and will be sorely missed.

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her son in law, Joel Fisk, her brothers, Lloyd and Junior Rogers, her stepbrother Daniel Fraser and sister June Rogers. 

Surviving are her two daughters, Shelly (Phil) Lindsey of South Glen Falls and Sherry Fisk (companion Robert Lane) of Livingston Manor, whom she cherished; also surviving are her four beloved grandchildren, Lindsay Fisk (partner, Mark Bascom) of Salem, Jessica Fisk of Chestnut Hill Pennsylvania, Sarah Lindsey of Columbus, Ohio and Nicholas Lindsey of South Glens Falls; her brother, Donald Rogers of Whitehall; her step sister, Linda (George) McIntyre of Hampton; and cousin Patricia Provost of Whitehall.

All services will be private and at the convenience of the family.

The family would like to thank cardiologist, Dr. Jonathan DeSantis and Dr. Edward Bennett, Thoracic Surgeon for their exceptional medical care.  Also, Gary Bombard, Jean’s neighbor, for all the help he’s given maintaining her property as well as friends and family at the barn for helping take care of B.P. during mom’s recent hospitalization.  Finally, Paul Dietrich of Carleton Funeral Home for his compassionate guidance during our time of loss.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation or volunteering at a local animal rescue facility.