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Charles E. “Skip” Gordon

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Gordon, CharlesHUDSON FALLS – Charles E. “Skip” Gordon, 82, of Thomas Ave., passed into the arms of the Lord, at his home, with his family on his side, on Tuesday, January 9, 2018.

Born November 13, 1935, in Whitehall, he was the son of the late Charles W. Gordon and Mary E. Lyons.

Skip graduated from Hudson Falls High School in 1955.  He proudly served his country in the United States Army for five years.

On June 30, 1957, he married his high school sweetheart, Barbara J. Constant, in Whitehall.

He worked at Patrician Paper Company in South Glens Falls for 12 years and Sandy Hill Corporation for 19 years and later for St. Mary’s/St. Paul’s Church for several years.  After his retirement, he spent several years volunteering at St. Mary’s/St. Paul’s Church doing plumbing and mechanical work and various other jobs.

Skip was a communicant of St. Mary’s/St. Paul’s Church in Hudson Falls.  He was a member of the Boy Scouts, Troop 57, as Scout Master, for many years and served as a committee member for several years, earning his Order of the Arrow.  He was also a member of the American Legion Post 83, in Whitehall, serving in the Color Guard for many years.  Skip was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed, hunting, fishing and ice fishing with his son and grandson Kyle and boating with his son, close friends and with his cousin Larry Jones, who helped make his last fishing trips most memorable. He also enjoyed bowling, and golfing. Skip was an avid New York Giants Fan, win or lose.

Skip was a very kindhearted person, helping others in every way, from mowing lawns, snow blowing driveways or cleaning up leaves.  Alongside his close friend, Alton Havens, he would help other people fix and repair things.

Besides his parents, Skip was predeceased by his son, Mark Gordon, who passed away May 27, 2003, his close friend, Alton Havens, his close brother in law, Richard Constant and many aunts and uncles.

Survivors include his wife for 60 years, Barbara J. Gordon of Hudson Falls; his son, John Gordon of Fort Edward; his daughter, Charlene Mandolare and her husband, Gary of Hudson Falls; his pride was his grandchildren, Jamie Sipowicz and her husband, Tadd of Fort Edward, Jessica McCane and her husband, Josh of South Glens Falls, Jeremy Gordon of Glens Falls, Kyle Corbett of Hudson Falls and his four great grandchildren, Aubrey Muratorri, Hannah, Dylan and Matthew McCane; as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Friends may call on Friday, from 5 to 8 p.m., at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street, in Hudson Falls.

The Memorial Mass will be conducted 11 a.m. on Saturday, at St. Mary’s/St. Paul’s Church in Hudson Falls.

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

In lieu of flowers or plants, Skips family requests memorial donations be made to the Kingsbury Volunteer Fire Dept., 3715 Burgoyne Ave., Hudson Falls, New York 12839 or the St. Mary’s/St. Paul’s Church Restoration Fund, 11 Wall Street, Hudson Falls, NY 12839.

Skips family would like to thank Dr. Gillanni, Elizabeth Reinhardt and the Staff at the C.R. Wood Cancer Center, the many friends to numerous to mention who helped in many ways and High Peaks Hospice, especially nurse’s Kelly and Jen.

Mary Jane Mingo

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Mingo, Mary Jane younger pictureBALLSTON SPA-Mary Jane (Harris) Mingo, 92, of Ballston Spa, passed away peacefully on Thursday Jan. 4, 2018 at the Glens Falls Hospital.

She was born on June 15, 1925 in Glens Falls.

In 1946, she married her beloved husband Kenneth Mingo, in New York City.  He died on Aug. 16, 2004, after 58 years of wedded bliss.

Mary Jane was an entrepreneur, owning a successful restaurant as well as dealing in antiques. She was an avid history buff, who loved to research American Indian culture. Her favorite pastime was listening to the news as she enjoyed keeping up with current events.

In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by her brothers, sisters and her grandson Jeffrey.

She is survived by her daughter Jacqueline Ruff of Ballston Spa, her son Kenneth Mingo of Ballston Spa, four grandchildren, Joseph Ruff and his wife Tammy, Chrystal Emery and her husband Fred, Mary Lou Jackson and her husband Jeffery, Kenneth L. Ruff and his wife Sophie, sixteen grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren, her sisters Ida Mae and Bertha Towns, her brother Harold Harris and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

At the request of the family, there will be no public services.

Burial will take place in the spring.

Memorial donations may be made to the Charles R. Wood Cancer Center c/o Glens Falls Hospital, 100 Park Street, Glens Falls, NY.

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

John A. Catalfamo

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Catalfamo, John Younger PictureCatalfamo, GiovaniHUDSON FALLS – Giovanni “John” A. Catalfamo, 68, a life-long resident of Hudson Falls passed away on Sunday, December 31, 2017 at Albany Medical Center due to complications from heart surgery.

Born on October 10, 1949 in Glens Falls, he was the son of the late Angelo and Assunta (Renda) Catalfamo.

John was a graduate of Hudson Falls High School, where he played football.  After high school, he worked as an auto mechanic at Sears in Glens Falls, and then spent nearly 30 years working for Finch Pruyn Paper Company in Glens Falls, where he was a machine operator and shop steward.  In his retirement, John helped his daughter operate Jack and Jill Ice Cream in Hudson Falls.

The son of Sicilian immigrants, he grew up in a bilingual home.  He lived in the home his father built and, just as his father had, grew a beautiful vegetable garden every year. John was a great cook and his family’s number one request was his spaghetti and meatballs.

For the past 21 years, John shared his life with his companion, Rose Coon.  He and Rose were bowling league partners, spent time traveling in the United States, and took many cruises together.

John was a communicant of St. Joseph’s Church in Fort Edward and St. Mary’s/St. Paul’s Church in Hudson Falls.

He dabbled in the stock market and loved discussing politics or baseball.  He was a die-hard Yankees fan.  And, for many years, John coached Little League teams in Hudson Falls.  He especially enjoyed sitting in his lawn chair along the sidelines watching his grandchildren participate in sporting events.  He also took pleasure in a good game of cards with family or friends and fishing with his grandchildren. He was a horse racing fan, a member of the Harness Racing Association, and for a period of time, owned his own harness horse, “Brand New Liz.”

John was a very friendly man, who loved talking and laughing with anyone willing.  He was a loving and generous man, who was quick to help others in need, and every year sponsored multiple children through the Christian Foundation for Children and Aging.  John will always be remembered as a man who at a moment’s notice, would be at the doorstep of family or friend, happy to help, no problem too big or too small.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his older siblings, Anthony Catalfamo, Frances Bonnoyer, Phyllis Moak, Louis Catalfamo, Mary Schenk, James Catalfamo, Carl Catalfamo, Nora Catalfamo, Florence Weber and William Catalfamo.

He is survived by his children, Tony Catalfamo (Jean Keays) of Hudson Falls, Cathy Catalfamo (Andy Farry) of Glens Falls, Michelle “Cubby” Bergman  (Will Bergman) of Lake George; his companion Rose Coon (Leslie Coon, Austin Stevenson, Penelope Stevenson, Chase Coon) of Hudson Falls; his grandchildren, Lexi Catalfamo, Tyler Bergman, Angelo Bergman, Adrian Bergman, Ollie Farry, Mia Bergman; his nephew and best friend, Larry Moak; along with several other nephews, nieces, cousins and friends.

Friends may call on Monday, January 8, 2018, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Tuesday at St. Mary’s/St. Paul’s Church on the Park in Hudson Falls.

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

Donations in John’s memory may be sent to Unbound (Christian Foundation for Children and Aging), 1 Elmwood Avenue, Kansas City, KS 66103.

Henrietta H. Latimer

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Latimer, HenriettaNOVI, MI- Henrietta H. Latimer, passed away peacefully, on Friday, September 8, 2017, at St. John Providence Park Hospital, after a brief illness. She had been living in an Erickson Living Community for fourteen years in Novi, MI.

Born, Henrietta Katherine Hubbard on May 15, 1923 in Preston, MD, Caroline County, she was one of four daughters of Mary E. Reynolds Hubbard and Thomas Lawrence Hubbard.

Henrietta lived in Hurlock, MD, Dorchester County during her childhood years and graduated from Hurlock High School in 1940. Henrietta graduated from the University of Maryland School of Nursing in 1944 and immediately enlisted in the Army Nurse Corp as a 2nd Lt. serving in WWII.

She married Clarence V. Latimer, Jr., M.D. of Deposit, N.Y. on August 1, 1946, having met at the University of Maryland, Baltimore. In 1948 they settled in Hudson Falls, N.Y. where “C.V.”  had a family medicine practice from 1948 – 1973.

She was very active volunteering in her local community and co-chaired many school groups and boards. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Hudson Falls where she served on many committees including the Women’s Association (as president and trustee), as Sunday school teacher and treasurer and as church secretary. She worked at local bloodmobiles, town and church rummage sales and fund-raising projects. She enjoyed being a Brownie, Girl Scout and Boy Scout Den leader for many years.

She was a member of the Glens Falls Hospital Guild and the Association of Retarded Children, where she was president many times. In 1969 she was named Woman of the Year by the local Business and Professional Women’s Association.

In 1976, Henrietta and C.V. were recipients of the Hudson Falls Chamber of Commerce annual “Flowers for the Living Award” as “a husband and wife team who have made a real impact on our community for the past 27 years”.

During her moves she became a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Albany (NY) and the First Presbyterian Church of Farmington (MI).

Her passions, besides family and friends, included: volunteering, sewing, reading, stenciling, traveling, playing bridge, family genealogy, gardening and entertaining.

Henrietta was predeceased by her husband of 54 years; a son, Lawrence Latimer; and sisters, Florence Tarr and Andasia Haglund.

She is survived by her sister, Lucille Hubbard of Novi, MI; daughter, Andasia Latimer (William Soens) of Farmington Hills, MI; and son, Chris Latimer (Patricia) of Rock Hill, SC; three grandchildren: Jordan Soens (Olivia), Westland, MI, Jonathan Soens, Troy, MI, Jay Latimer, Rock Hill, SC; a great granddaughter, Eliana Andasia Soens; and several nieces and nephews.

She donated her body to the Wayne State University Body Bequeath Program. She will be laid to rest in the Moss Street Cemetery, Hudson Falls, NY next to her loving husband.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Fox Run Resident Care Fund, Fox Run Department of Philanthropy, 41200 Fox Run, Novi, MI.  48377

William “Chaindrive” Vincent

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Vincent, WilliamHUDSON FALLS – William “Chaindrive” Vincent, 73, of Gansevoort, passed away unexpectedly, on Saturday, December 30, 2017, at the Glens Falls Hospital.

Born on January 15, 1944, in Albany, he was the son of the late Alfred and Margaret (Story) Vincent.

In 1988, he married Donna Jarvis.  They have been together for over 30 years.

Bill, better known as “Chaindrive” to his longtime trucking buddies, started his trucking career at the age of 20, with old Colony Freight Co. and Spector Freight Co. in Albany.  He then went to Eazor Freight, where he was a member of the Teamsters for 13 years.  After Eazor closed, he then worked for a few years at Fort Ann Express.  Bill was then hired by Finch Pruyn Paper Company, where he worked for 24 years, as their over-the-road driver, until his retirement.  While employed at Finch Pruyn, Bill was nominated and won the National Truck Driver Of The Year Safety Award in 2000, for his outstanding driving record, with no accidents or violations with over two million miles, under his belt.   Following his retirement, he helped his son, Dan with his business, A & S Pool Water.

Chaindrive was willing to help anyone at any time, especially when asked to help train younger guys for their CDL road test.  He was especially proud of the fact that he helped his sons, Dan and Alex become truck drivers.

Bill had many stories to tell about all his tales on the road.  He didn’t mind telling them over and over again to anyone that would listen.  His family often told him, he needed to find something to do, in order to tell new stories.  He also could tell you where all the best diners were located throughout the Northeast. Chaindrive met many people over his life-time, as a truck driver and was proud to call them friends.

Bill will be dearly missed by Donna, his children, grandchildren and the rest of his family.   Alex and his father were so close, that Alex named his son, after his father.   Bill also had a special love for his six grand-dogs, whom he was always bringing treats.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brother and sister in law, David and Fran Vincent and his brother in law, Forrest Kenyon.

Bill is survived by his wife, Donna Vincent of Gansevoort; his children, Alexander Glessing and his wife, Amy of Fort Collins, Co, Michelle Sherwood and her husband, David of Queensbury, Daniel Gaulin and his wife, Jill (Liddle) of Argyle and Cole Vincent; his grandchildren, Kylie Goodbred, Matthew Goodbred, Alivia Gaulin, Sarah Gaulin, Carly Sherwood and William R. Glessing;  his siblings, Margaret “Jean” Kenyon of Watervliet, Robert Vincent and his wife, Mary Frances of Florida and Ronald Vincent and his wife, Jan of Florida; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Calling hours will be Saturday, January 6, 2018, from 12 to 3 p.m. at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.

Memorial services will follow the calling hours on Saturday at the funeral home.

Immediately following the memorial services, all are welcome to a celebration of Bills life, at Kingsbury Fire House on Burgoyne Ave., in Hudson Falls.

In lieu of flowers, his family ask that donations be made to American Diabetes Association,  2 Pine West Plaza, Albany, NY 12205 or SPCA of Upstate NY, 588 Queensbury Ave, Queensbury, NY 12804.

Bridgette Mary Kill

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Kill BridgetteKINGSBURY – Bridgette Mary Kill, 56, of Kingsbury, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on Saturday, December 30, 2017, at the Glens Falls Hospital, after an outstanding battle with many different ailments.

Born on April 2, 1961, in Glens Falls, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Regina (Skellie) Kill.

Bridgette was proud that she graduated from Hudson Falls High School six months early.

She was a hard worker her entire life.   Bridgette started her career at Glens Falls Hospital Nutrition services, where she worked for 11 years.  She then began working in the printing industry, where she become a very skilled print shop employee at several Glens Falls area companies.

Her life’s pride and joy was giving birth to her son, Daniel Robert Kill.  As close as a sure thing, you could always count on Bridgette being with her partner in crime, Ceola Wells, for the past 38 years and her other special friends, Robin and Peggy.

Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her older sister, Dorothy Janet Kill.

She is survived by her loving son, Daniel Robert Kill of Kingsbury; her four brothers, Robert L. (Willene) Kill, Jr. of Oregon, Tony L. Kill of New Mexico, Kevin M. (Rebecca) Kill of Hudson Falls and Jeffrey S. Kill of Kingsbury; her aunt, whom she considered her sister, Diane (Tony) Skellie of West Virginia; her son’s father, Daniel Healey of Fort Ann; her beloved sister in law, Tina Kill of Fort Ann; her pride and joy, her boys, Jakoby Chad LaPlant and Killien Ryder LaPlant; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

Friends may call on Thursday, January 4, 2018, from 4 to 6 p.m., at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations in Bridgette’s memory may be sent to a charity on one’s choice.

Daniel Bennett

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Bennett, DanielGLENS FALLS – Daniel Bennett, 77, of Glens Falls, passed away on December 28, 2017 at Albany Medical Center, after a courageous battle of cancer.

Born on July 15, 1940, in Glens Falls, he was the son of the late Harry O. and Buelah (Galusha) Bennett.

After graduating from Queensbury High School in 1960, Dan enlisted in the United States Air Force.   He proudly served his country until 1964, when he was honorably discharged.

In 1967, he married Jean M. Bolster at West Glens Falls Community Chapel.

Dan worked for many years at General Electric Co in Hudson Falls and then transferred to Fort Edward. 

When Dan had time off, he loved to relax by hunting, fishing and camping.  His greatest joy was spending time with his grandchildren.  They were the center of his life.

Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his sister, Donna Wall.

Survivors include his wife, Jean Bennett of Glens Falls; his three daughters, Ann Marie Bennett of Glens Falls, Paula Petro and her husband, John of Mineville and Danette Fisk and her husband, Michael of Hudson Falls; five grandchildren, John Petro, III, Derek Petro, Kevin Royce, Desiray Royce and Michael Fisk; his brothers, Richard Bennett and his wife, Charlene of Florida, Kenneth Bennett of Fort Edward and Leon Bennett, also of Fort Edward; his two sisters, Bonnie Crannell and her husband, Bruce of Corinth and Pam Gonzalez of Utah; his half brother, Charles Flanagan and his wife, Yolanda of CA; his half sister, Teal Dunbar of TN; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Burial will be at 2 p.m. on Monday, January 8, 2017 at Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery in the town of Stillwater.

In Dan’s honor, the family wishes you cherish the time you spend with your family.

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

Elroy W. Rousseau

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rousseau elroyFORT EDWARD – Elroy W. Rousseau, 85, passed away on Saturday, December 23. 2017, at the Glens Falls Hospital after a short illness.

Born on October 15, 1932, in Glens Falls, he was the son of the late Howard and Bertha (LaValley) Rousseau.

Elroy worked most of his life as a self-employed carpenter.

He enjoyed tinkering and talking shop with his boys.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his wife, Margaret (Murphy) Rousseau, his brothers, Howard Rousseau and Richard Rousseau and his sisters, Alice Hamner and Joyce Metraw.

He is survived by his children, Raymond Rousseau and his wife, Tammy of Florida and Charles Rousseau and his wife, Debra of Fort Edward; his step son, William Murphy and his wife, Marie of Fort Edward; his sister, Theresa Henderson and her husband, Robert; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Graveside services with full military honors will in the spring at St. Mary’s Cemetery in the town of Fort Edward.

Memorial donations may be made to the Hudson Falls American Legion Post 574, 72 Pearl St, Hudson Falls, NY 12839

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

 

Margaret Hughes

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Fenimore – Margaret Hughes, 95, of Fenimore, passed away at Fort Hudson Nursing Home on Monday, December 25, 2017.

Born June 30, 1922, in the town of Moreau, she was the daughter of the late Fred and Sarah (Smith) Suprise.

Margaret attended grade school in Fenimore and then graduated from Hudson Falls High School. She then attended Nursing School in Albany for several years.

In 1941, she married Arthur H. Hughes in Granville, NY.  He died in 1964.

She was employed at Sheridan Catheter, formerly in Argyle.

Margaret was a member of the South Glens Falls United Methodist Church.  She lovingly took care of her parents until their deaths.  She loved taking trips with the South Glens Falls Senior Center enjoying travel until her health prevented it.

In addition to her husband and parents, she was predeceased by two brothers, Leonard Suprise and George Suprise.

Survivors include two children, Margaret Button and her husband, Douglas of West Danville, VT and Arthur Hughes and his wife, Shiela of Martha’s Vineyard, MA; her five grandchildren; several great grandchildren; one brother, Corydon Suprise and his wife, Priscilla of South Glens Falls; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Friends may call on Friday, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the South Glens Falls United Methodist Church, 5 Maplewood Pkwy in South Glens Falls.

Funeral services will follow at 4 p.m. on Friday at the Church.

Burial will be in the spring at Mettowee Cemetery in the town of Granville.

Memorial donations may be sent to the Fort Hudson Health Care Foundation, 319 Broadway, Fort Edward, NY 12828.

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

Janet (Musolff) Morano

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MoranoSARATOGA SPRINGS – Janet (Musolff) Morano, 93, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on Sunday, December 17, 2017, at Saratoga Hospital.

Janet was a graduate of Amsterdam High School and Ithaca College, where she earned her bachelor’s degree in physical education with a minor in music.

On October 21, 1945, she married Nicholas F. Morano at the St. Michael’s Rectory in Amsterdam, New York. Throughout their 65 year marriage, they shared their love of family, education, and music. Nicholas passed away on April 7, 2011.

Janet began her teaching career in Western New York. In 1952, she moved to Hudson Falls, where she taught physical education and health education in the public school system. She loved sports, especially soccer, and coached field hockey and cheerleading at the high school level. She retired in 1979 but continued to enjoy her passion for sports and music, attending a variety of musical performances in Saratoga, Vermont, North Carolina, and Florida. She was very well respected by her peers and enjoyed maintaining friendships with them, and also several of her students, over the years.

She always stayed physically active. In her 70’s, while visiting her family in Ballston Spa and watching her grandchildren roller blading in the driveway, she strapped on a pair for the very first time and, it was no surprise to anyone, she skated like she had been doing it her whole life. Janet also loved swimming, enjoyed animals, art, nature, and especially loved spending time with her family and friends. She was often visited by neighborhood children who would bring her baked treats, flowers, and school projects, and enjoyed sharing her love for the piano with those children interested in learning how to play. She was a talented artist who painted with water colors. Many of her family members and friends lovingly display her art in their homes. Along with playing the piano, she also had a beautiful singing voice.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was predeceased by her brother George.

She is survived by her three children, Francis G. Morano (Sharon) of Syracuse, Michele Keller (Gary) of Saratoga Springs, and Nicholas Morano (Kathleen) of Ballston Spa; seven grandchildren, Matthew Saccuccimorano (Maria), Karen Morano, Ellen Chryss (Christo), Scott Wood (Wednesday), Audra Avila (Brandon), Jessica Mossing (John), and Kaitlin Morano; eight great grandchildren, Esme, Enzo, Carmela, Constantine, Nicholas, Desmond, Lauren, Ella, and Jack; cousin, Beverly Fredericks; sister-in-law, Carmel Musolff, and several nieces and nephews.

Friends may call on Wednesday, January 3, 2018, from 11 to 1 P.M., at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.

Burial will follow the calling hours at 2 P.M. at the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery in the Town of Stillwater.

Memorial donations in Janet’s memory may be sent to the Saratoga County Animal Shelter, 6010 County Farm Road, Ballston Spa, NY 12020, or the Alzheimer’s Association of Northeastern New York, 4 Pine West Plaza, Suite 405, Albany, NY 12205.

Colette M. Smith

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smith coletteHUDSON FALLS – Colette M. Smith, 75, of Hudson Falls, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 22, 2017, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.

 

Born on April 17, 1942, in Springfield, MA, she was the daughter of the late George and Rita (Lussier) Rioux.

On May 29, 1981, she married Stephen Smith in Lake George.

Colette served many years as the Principal’s Secretary at the Middle School in Hudson Falls.

She was a communicant of St. Mary’s/St. Paul’s Church where she enjoyed singing in the church folk group.

She thoroughly enjoyed traveling, the ocean, reading and tending to her garden. She especially enjoyed spending time and laughing with her cherished friends, the “CLAMS”.  Most important to her was family dinners and holidays gatherings.

Survivors in addition to her loving husband of 36 years Stephen J. Smith of Hudson Falls; include her children, Polly Lathrop and her husband Pete, of Hebron, Lisa Hoitt and her husband Chris, of Manchester, NH, Steven VanAernem of Michigan, Betsy Merlow of Hudson Falls and Beth VanAernem of Portland, OR; her beloved grandchildren, Jamie Kingsley, Ryan Hudson, Taylor Grover, Sarah Merlow and Jessica Carbotti and her husband Joe; her beloved great grandchildren, Tabitha and Sabastian Iverson and Crispin Powers “Spin”; a sister, Denise Egan and her husband Bill of Agawam, MA and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Friends may call on Tuesday, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main St., Hudson Falls.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Wednesday at St. Mary’s/St. Paul’s Church, on the park in Hudson Falls with the Rev. Thomas Babiuch, pastor, officiating.

Memorial donations in Colette’s memory may be made to St. Mary’s/St. Paul’s Church, 11 Wall St., Hudson Falls, NY 12839.

The burial will be private

Nancy M. Parsons

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Parsons, NancyHUDSON FALLS – Nancy M. Parsons of Hudson Falls, was peacefully called home to her heavenly Father on Sunday, December 17, 2017.  She was 63 years old.

Born on February 19, 1954 in Glens Falls, she was the daughter of the late Jack F. Springer, Sr and Mary (Conlin) Springer.

Also awaiting Nancy in her eternal home is her beloved husband, Lou.  Nancy married Louie A. Parsons in July of 1972.  She was a proud housewife, spirited partner and devoted confidant to him and him to her.

Nancy was a keeper of memories.  She had a keen eye for art and was a beautiful painter.   Nancy took great pleasure in tending to birds, squirrels and chipmunks that occupied her yard.

Survivors to Nancy include her two sisters, Darrel Earl and her husband, George of Hudson Falls and Linda Richardson, of Fort Ann; her brother, Jack Springer, Jr and his wife, Peggy of South Glens Falls; her niece, Wendy Hurlburt and her husband, Cory of Hudson Falls; as well as several other nieces and nephews.

Friends may call on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.

Funeral Services will follow the calling hours at the funeral home, with the Rev. Donald A. Shuler, officiating.

The family suggest that memorial donations be made to High Peaks Hospice, 79 Glenwood Ave., Queensbury, NY 12804.

Richard A. “Rick” Diamond

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Diamond, Rick Prayer Card Diamond, RickHUDSON FALLS – Richard A. “Rick” Diamond, 59, of Hudson Falls, passed away unexpectedly, surrounded by his loving wife, on Saturday, December 16, 2017.

Born on June 22, 1958, he was the son of Joan Ellen (Canales) Diamond and the late Robert Edward Diamond.

Rick was a 1976 graduate of Hudson Falls High School and continued his education at Adirondack Community College, where he met his wife, Jennifer Firlik.  They were married June 5, 1982, at St. Mary’s/St. Paul’s Church in Hudson Falls.

Rick spent his 22 year law enforcement career with the Hudson Falls Police Department, retiring as a Detective.  He was very dedicated and respected by his fellow officers.  Rick felt honored being able to serve his community and working alongside his law enforcement family.  Currently, Rick was a School Safety Officer and formerly a CDL instructor at BOCES.  He was President of the Lake George Chapter of the Road Dawgs, where he was known as “Breeze”.  The group is a 100% law enforcement motorcycle club, honoring fallen law enforcement officers and holding charity events.  Rick also served as The National Road Boss.   He was a member of the Hudson Falls PBA.  Rick loved his law enforcement career, but his family was the center of his life.   He was best friend to his wife, Jennifer and a role model to his sons and his entire family.  His greatest joy was being Papa to his grandchildren.  He always said, “Every time they leave, my face hurts from smiling so much”.  Rick cherished the friendship that he shared with his brothers and treasured the special relationship he had with his mother.  His presence was always felt by the many who filled his life.   Rick and Jenn lived every day to the fullest, as if it was their last.  Every moment spent together will be forever cherished.

Besides his father, he was predeceased by his mother and father in law, Janet and Joseph Firlik, his brothers in law, Joseph Firlik, John Firlik, Vernon Frenia and Jim Kordziel, his sister in law, Juliet Firlik Hurley.

He is survived by his loving wife of 35 wonderful years, Jennifer Diamond; his sons, Kyle Diamond and his wife, Joelle and Jason Diamond and his special daughter in law, Kate Diamond; his five grandchildren, Griffin, Raegan, Evelyn, Greyson and Knox; his mother, Joan Diamond; his brothers, Robert “JR” Diamond and his wife, Sue and Randy Diamond and his wife, Wendy; the Many J’s (Firliks); and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins; and his life long friend, Tim Burke and his wife, Michelle.

Calling hours for the law enforcement community will be from 3 to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, December 20, 2017, at St. Mary’s/St. Paul’s Church, on the park in Hudson Falls.

Calling hours for the public will follow from 4 to 8 p.m., at the church.

Rick’s Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Thursday, at St. Mary’s/St. Paul’s Church.

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

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund Supports Services, 901 E. Street, N.W. Suite 100, Washington, DC 20004-2025.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.