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Edward “Eddie” Burch

By CFH | November 23, 2015 - 3:19 pm |November 23, 2015 Obituaries

GROVE CITY, OHIO – Edward “Eddie” Burch, 59, passed away suddenly Thursday, November 19, 2015, in Ohio.

Born on June 25, 1956, in Glens Falls, he was the son of Dorothy (Simpson) Burch and the late William “Bill” Burch, Sr.,.

Eddie was a 1974 graduate of Fort Ann High School.

He proudly served his country in the United States Marines for 20 years. In his spare time, he was a DJ for many parties and events all over the country. Eddie was very committed and enjoyed playing Santa Clause in the Ohio area. He also loved going to antique car shows, Americade in Lake George and being an Elvis impersonator. Eddie was a great father, grandfather and brother and will be missed by many.

Survivors include his wife, Linda Burch of Grove City, OH; his daughter; Brandi Williams and her husband, Justin; his two granddaughters, Ava and Piper Williams; his son: Timothy Burch, all of Ohio; his mother, Dorothy Burch, of Queensbury, formerly of Hudson Falls; his grandmother, Natelie Simpson; his brothers, Joe Burch, Bill Burch, Jr., Keith Burch; his sisters; Louise(Beth) Corey, Karen Griffen, Kate Russell, Kristine Vedd and Karol Millington; as well as several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

There will be a gathering of remembrance at the American Legion, Post 574, 72 Pearl Street, in Hudson Falls, on Dec 1, 2015, from 5 p.m.to 8 p.m . The family has asked that everyone bring a dish to share.

In memory of Eddie, memorial donations can be sent to Toys for Tots, 3033 St. Rt. 4, Hudson Falls, NY 12839, Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675 or a charity of one’s choice.

Alton “Al” Havens

By CFH | November 14, 2015 - 12:51 pm |November 15, 2015 Obituaries

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HUDSON FALLS – Alton “Al” Havens, 79, of Thomas Ave., passed away following a long illness on Thursday, November 12, 2015, at home, surrounded by his loving family.

Born on November 5, 1936, in Hudson Falls, he was the son of the late Roy and Pauline (Morency) Havens.

Al graduated from Hudson Falls Senior High School and then entered the United States Army. He served three years as a radio operator and was honorably discharged in 1958.

On September 17, 1960, he married Carol A. McFarren at St. Ann’s Church in Fort Ann.

After serving his country, Al went to work for Finch Pruyn and was the Superintendent of the pulp Yard, retiring in 1997.

He was a communicant of St. Mary’s/St. Paul’s Church in Hudson Falls. His enjoyments included, carpentry, woodworking, playing cards, hunting, golf and after retirement he and carol enjoyed boating and winters in Florida. He was very fond of spending time with friends and family and quite proud of his work fixing and building things for St. Mary’s/St. Paul’s Church with his friend Skip Gordon.

Besides his parents, Al is predeceased by a son, Daniel Havens, a sister Lorraine Huestis, a brother, Robert Havens and his wife, Peggy, his brothers Jerry Havens and Arthur Havens, a granddaughter Amanda Havens and a sister in law, Martha Havens.

Al is survived by his wife of 55 years, Carol (McFarren) Havens of Hudson Falls; his children, Michael Havens and his wife, Jane of Hudson Falls, Denise Giarusso and her husband Michael of Hudson Falls, Dianna Rushlow and her husband, Larry of Hudson Falls, Danielle Havens of Hudson Falls, his grandchildren, Fallon Jankowski, Thad Jankowski and his companion, Jamie, Lindsey Rushlow and her companion Ian McPhee, Taya Giarusso, Adam Agresta, Brandon Cusick; his great-grandchildren, Brynn Gilles, Bradlee Gilles, Addysyn McPhee and Nolan McPhee; his brother, Roy Havens of Glens Falls, his brother Ronald W, Havens of Florida; his sister Joyce Gilligan of Glens Falls; his brother James Havens and his wife and his wife Linda, of Glens Falls, his brother Ray Havens and his wife, Joanne of Hudson Falls; several nieces, nephews and cousins and some special friends, Skip and Barb Gordon, Terri and Dick Constant, Jack and Rose Lyons and Holly Hearl.

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

The Rite of Committal, with military honors provided by American Legion Post 574 of Hudson Falls, will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery in the town of Fort Edward.

A special thank you to Al’s best friend Skip Gordon and his brother, Ray Havens for being there for Al and his family.

Al’s family requests that memorial donations in his memory be made to St. Mary’s/St. Paul’s Church, 11 Wall St., Hudson Falls, NY 12839, a military organization of one’s choice or Community Hospice, 173 Lawrence St., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.

Tommy “Tom” R. Golden

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By CFH | November 14, 2015 - 11:05 am |November 17, 2015 Obituaries

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HUDSON FALLS – Tommy “Tom” R. Golden, 66. Of Hudson Falls, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2015, at the Glens Falls Hospital, after a long illness.

Born May 27, 1949, in Glens Falls, he was the son of the late Robert and Gloria (Stout) Golden.

Tom graduated from Hudson Falls, class of 1967, was a graduate of Albany Business School, SUNY Adirondack, formerly Adirondack Community College, and earned his Bachelor’s Degree in criminal science at Russell Sage College.

He enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 1969 and was honorably discharged as a Sergeant in 1972. The Marines were truly a part of Tom’s life. He served with honor and integrity, traits he lived with all his life.

Tom served his community for almost 29 years on the Hudson Falls Police Department and retired as Sergeant. At various times he served as a little league coach, Cub Scout Master, a member of the Hudson Falls School Board and Police Benevolent Association President, of which he was one of the original founders. Tom was one of the instrumental people in procuring the U.S. Marine Corp League, Memorial Detachment #2 building and was the Detachments Toys for Tots program coordinator. He carried the coordinator position until his ill health forced him to pass the job to another qualified Marine. In November of 2014, Tom was recognized for his efforts by being named Co-Grand Marshall of the Holiday Parade in South Glens Falls.

Both Tom and his wife, Jeanne, loved to travel and together had travelled the world visiting Aruba, Germany, Austria, Switzerland and France. They also took yearly trips to Maine, Florida and Ocean City, Maryland.

Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his brother, John Calhoun, II and his stepfather, John C. Calhoun.

Survivors include his wife, Jeanne; his son, Brett Golden (Melissa, granddaughters Courtney and Kerri); his daughter, Tricia Golden; his stepson, Mathew Sechler (Emily, grandchildren Parker and Ella) and his stepdaughter, Erica Marion (Chris, granddaughter Alexis).

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

Local police agencies will meet at 3 p.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home to pay their respects.

Interment will be at the Gerald B.H. Saratoga Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery in the town of Stillwater at 2 p.m. on Thursday.

Tom’s family would like to thank the staff at the Glens Falls Hospital and Renal Center for their compassionate care. Jeanne would also like to thank the staff of the Interventional Radiology Unit for their care and friendship. You all made the many hours Tom spent there over the past two years more bearable.

His family suggests in lieu of flowers, donations in Tom’s memory may be made to Memorial Detachment #2, P.O. Box 322, Glens Falls, NY 12801.

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Diane Martin

By CFH | November 14, 2015 - 11:01 am |November 14, 2015 Obituaries

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GLENS FALLS – Diane Martin, of Elm Street and formerly of Hudson Falls, NY passed away on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2015, after a nine year struggle with cancer.

Born on October 15, 1944 in Cleveland Ohio, she was the daughter of Gerhardt and Helen (Kozak) Rauch.

Diane was a graduate of Parma High School in Parma, Ohio and then continued her education at the Cleveland Institute of Music, majoring in piano and organ performance and where she met her future husband, Bill.

On August 28, 1965, she married William “Bill” Martin at the Oehlhoff Methodist Church in Cleveland, OH.

After college, she moved with her husband, who was in the U.S. Army Band, first to Arlington VA, then to New York City, and Newport, New York. Diane and Bill then came to Hudson Falls where Bill taught school and then developed his own businesses while she established herself as a music educator, pianist and organist. She was the organist for the First Presbyterian Church of Hudson Falls for over 25 years and the Music Director for the Temple Beth-El in Glens Falls for over 40 years. One of her proudest life moments was being given the Woman of Valor award (one of the highest awards given by the Jewish Community) and the key to the City of Glens Falls, in 2012.

Diane was truly a woman of valor to all that knew her, especially her loving family, students, and friends. “Adorned with strength and dignity, she looked to the future with strength and trust.” She loved spending time with her boys, seeing them grow, and especially loved seeing them marry, gaining the wonderful daughters she always wanted. She loved traveling with her husband, Bill, and fell in love with the city of Prague in the Czech Republic, to which they returned many times over the years both as a couple and with members of their extended family.

Her father, Gerhardt Rauch passed away before her.

Survivors include her husband, Bill, of more than 50 wonderful years; her two sons, Dylan Martin and his wife Allison of Fredonia, NY and David Martin and his wife Dorothy of Arlington, MA; her mother, Helen (Kozak) Rauch of Medina, Ohio; her sister, Sharon Hofmeister of Sagamore Hills, Ohio; and several nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews and cousins.

After a private funeral service, burial will take place at a later date at Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery in the town of Stillwater.

A memorial celebration of Diane’s life will be held in the social hall at Temple Beth-El , 3 Marion Ave., Glens Falls, NY for all who knew and loved her on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2015, at 2 P.M.

Donations in memory of Diane may be made to Gateway House of Peace, 479 Rowland Street, Ballston Spa, NY 12020.

Yvonne V. Hamelin

By CFH | November 13, 2015 - 1:45 pm |November 13, 2015 Obituaries

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HUDSON FALLS – Yvonne V. Hamelin, 90, of North Street, passed away at home, surrounded by her family on Wednesday, November 11, 2015.

Born on July 28, 1925 in Chicopee Falls, MA, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Mary (Taylor) Gadrick.

In 1942, she married George Hamelin, Sr. He passed away in 1980.

She and her husband operated George Hamelin Blacktop Paving until her retirement.

Yvonne enjoyed crocheting, playing cards and baking fancy cakes. Most of all, she loved spending time with her family.

Besides her parents and husband, Yvonne was predeceased by her son, George Hamelin, Jr., a brother, Edward Gadrich, a sister, Marie Lundy and her grandson, Richard Hamelin.

Survivors include her son, Joseph J. Hamelin of Gilboa, NY; her grandchildren, Russell Hamelin, Dawn Marie Ross, Brian Hamelin, Theresa Copeland, Jeff Hamelin, Deborah Hamelin; several great grandchildren; her sister, Dorothy Barber of Granville; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Yvonne’s family wishes to thank Pat and Lisa, for the wonderful loving care given to Yvonne.

There will be no services.

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

Loren Clifford Johnson

By CFH | November 12, 2015 - 4:53 pm |November 13, 2015 Obituaries

Florence S. Flint

By CFH | November 10, 2015 - 2:33 pm |November 10, 2015 Obituaries

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HUDSON FALLS – Florence S. Flint passed away Sunday November 1, 2015.

She was the only child of the late Harry William Speyer and Margaret Mary (Gonyeau) Speyer.

Florence was born in Ticonderoga on September 22, 1931. She graduated from Crown Point High School in 1948 with Regents, and was active as a varsity cheerleader. She also attended Spencer Business Institute in Schenectady from 1953-1954.

Florence married Donald F. Flint in August of 1951.

Florence started her career at Moses Ludington Hospital as an office administrator. She also was the Election Officer and Assessment Clerk for the Town of Crown Point. She was a member of the Eastern Star Organization.

Florence began her career at General Electric Company, patent services in Schenectady NY in 1952. While working in Schenectady, Florence and Don travelled to Crown Point on weekends to work the family-owned restaurant, Friendly’s Tavern. They relocated to Hudson Falls in 1963, where she was an executive secretary for General Electric until her retirement in 1995, transferring to the Fort Edward and Hudson Falls sites.

She was a member of the General Electric Quarter Century Club in Fort Edward and also received many managerial awards.

Florence and Don enjoyed many vacations to Hampton Beach NH and Nova Scotia. Upon her retirement from GE, she and Don moved to Ormond Beach Florida in March of 1998. They enjoyed the beach, gardening, and many local attractions until the opportunity arose to live next to their daughter Donna in Katy Texas in 2006. Grandma loved spending time helping her “boys” with their homework and taking care of the grand-dogs. She was always ready with a snack when they got off the bus.

Florence and Don ultimately returned to Florida in 2008. She always wanted to own a condo on the ocean and fulfilled her dream in Daytona Beach Shores. She enjoyed watching all the visitors driving on the beach or the “sites” as she referred to them. Florence said there was never a dull moment.

Florence is predeceased by her husband of 62 years, Donald F. Flint, her daughter Cynthia A. Flint, and her son William Speyer Flint.

She is survived by her daughter Donna F. Flint Wheeler and her son-in law, Paul (of Chandler Az.), and her four grandsons, Thomas, Phillip, Benjamin, and Jacob. She is also survived by her late husband’s nephew Michael and his wife Cathy Trybendis of Putnam.

Florence was a devoted wife, loving mother, and grandmother. She was the Matriarch of our family. Florence would always say “I am the Mother”. She touched many lives and will be greatly missed.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to The Halifax Hospice Port Orange Care Center at 3800 Woodbriar Tr., Port Orange, FL 32129, in memory of The Flint Family.

Friends may call on Thursday, November 12, 2015, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street, in Hudson Falls.

Prayers will be offered at 11 a.m., following the calling hour, at the funeral home.

Burial will take place at Valley View Cemetery in Ticonderoga.

Ross C. “Sonny” Rock, Jr.

By CFH | November 8, 2015 - 1:56 pm |November 8, 2015 Obituaries

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HUDSON FALLS – Ross C. “Sonny” Rock, Jr., 72, of May Street, passed away peacefully, on Sunday, November 8, 2015, at his home, following a long illness.

Born May 18, 1943 in Glens Falls, he was the son of the late Ross and Sophia (Flores) Rock, Sr..

Sonny was very proud to have served his country in the U.S. Army. To honor other veterans, Sonny would buy small flags to place on their graves at the Union Cemetery.

For over 20 years, he was employed as a mechanic at Carswells Trucks and then for over ten years, until his retirement, at Scott Paper Company in Fort Edward.

Sonny was a communicant of St. Joseph’s Church in Fort Edward. In his younger years, he loved building and then racing his hot rods at South Glens Falls Dragway. Sonny also enjoyed deer hunting and fishing in the Adirondacks.

He was always there to help those in need. Sonny would go hungry to feed those without. He will be greatly missed by his family and his friends

Besides his parents, Sonny was predeceased by his brother, John Rock and his sisters, Donna Rock McLemore and Sylvia Rock Breton.

Survivors include his brothers, Lloyd Rock and his wife, Ann of Queensbury, Ronald Rock and his wife, Barbara of Hudson Falls and William Rock and his wife, Judith of Hudson Falls; David Pearce, whom he thought of as a son: and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

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

The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. on Friday at St. Joseph’s Church in the town of Fort Edward.

The Rite of Committal will follow at Union Cemetery in the town of Fort Edward, with full military honors provided by Hudson Falls American Legion, post 574..

Sonny’s family wishes to thank Nancy Wever, David Pearce and Christopher Guy for the wonderful care and friendship given to Sonny during his illness. They also thank Community Hospice, especially nurses, Kelly, Jen and Robin for all the care and advise given to Sonny and his family.

Memorial donations in memory of Sonny may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN, 38105.

Richard “Dick” Van Aernem

By CFH | November 7, 2015 - 2:55 pm |November 7, 2015 Obituaries

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HUDSON FALLS – Richard “Dick” Van Aernem, 75, a lifelong Hudson Falls resident, passed away unexpectedly, surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, November 5, 2015, at the Albany Medical Center.

Born on October 8, 1940, in Glens Falls, he was the son of the late Gorman and Edna (Train) Van Aernem.

Dick was a 1958 graduate of Hudson Falls High School and soon after, enlisted in the United States Air Force. He loved flying, and was very proud to have his private Pilot’s License. Dick enjoyed taking his family and friends up in the air.

He was co-owner of Van Aernem’s Dairy, until he sold out to his brother, Tom. After leaving the milk business, Dick was employed at Finch Pryne, retiring after 20 years. After his retirement, he worked part time for the Washington County Jail and the Queensbury Country Club.

He was a communicant of St. Mary’s/St. Paul’s Church. Flying and playing golf were at the top of Dick’s most favorite places to be. But, the most important part of his life was his family. Dick loved his best friend, Lori, his children, his siblings and his friends.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brother, Robert Van Aernem and his sister-in-law, Carol Ann Van Aernem.

Dick is survived by his children, Beth Ann Van Aernem, Lindsey Van Aernem and Steven Van Aernem; his granddaughter, Brooke Saunders; his loving companion, Lori Henry; his siblings, George Van Aernem, Mary Hafner and her husband, Harry, Tom Van Aernem and his wife, Renee; his sister-in-law, Barbara Van Aernem; his nieces and nephews, Robbie Van Aernem and his wife, Stacie, Kristin Siefert and her husband, Tim, Jennifer Van Aernem, Brian Van Aernem and his wife, Linsey, Kate Abare, Kim Grover and her husband Mike, Tim Van Aernem, Julie Durham and her husband, Bill, Rich Hafner and his wife, Kelli, Erik Hafner and his wife, Linda, Laura Gillis and her husband, Scott and Krissy Hart and her husband, Phil; and several great nieces, great nephews and cousins.

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

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated 10 a.m. on Tuesday, 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 the town of Fort Edward, with full military honors provided by the Hudson Falls American Legion, Post 574.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent in Dick’s memory to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501, St Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Jerrold W. Dean

By CFH | November 5, 2015 - 2:47 pm |November 5, 2015 Obituaries

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FORT EDWARD – Jerrold W. Dean, 84, of Fort Edward, NY passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Thursday November 5, 2015.

Born on August 2, 1931, in Glens Falls, he was the son of the late J. Wyman and Frances O. (Stoddard) Dean.

Jerry graduated from Glens Falls High School in 1949. He attended Syracuse University from 1952 through 1956 where he received his BS and later completed his graduate work.

In 1993, he married, Janet E. (Coffin) Walsh in Glens Falls.

Jerry worked at Sears Roebuck from 1949 to 1952. He then took a teaching position in Red Creek, NY for seven years. In 1963, he began teaching sciences at Hudson Falls High School for 29 years.

He was a longtime resident of Glens Falls before moving to Fort Edward.

As a very active member of the First Baptist Church of Glens Falls, he served as a Sunday school teacher, deacon, Worship Board member, moderator, and a member of the American Baptist Men’s Association.

Jerry always was interested in sports both as a baseball player at Glens Falls High School, as a coach for the Glens Falls Little League and Adirondack Youth Hockey and as a spectator.

In addition to his church work and sports, he enjoyed gardening, reading, camping, sailing, canoeing and was an avid tennis player.

He is predeceased also by his sister Barbara Dean Stone and her husband Richard Stone, his brothers Mack A. Dean and Donald F. Dean, and his sister-in-law Glenda Reynolds Dean.

Survivors include his wife of 22 years, Janet Walsh Dean of Fort Edward; the mother of his five children, Carol Bayle of Queensbury, NY; son John W. Dean and his wife, Terri of Camillus, daughter Jacqueline Dean Freeze of Houston, TX, son Steven Dean and his wife, Tammy of South Glens Falls, son Peter Dean of Austin, TX and son Joseph Dean and his wife, Sandee of Marietta, GA; two step daughters, Lisa Walsh Dougherty and her husband, Thomas, of Guilderland and Laura Walsh Ruthen and her husband, Raymond of Glastonbury, CT; two brothers, David N. Dean of Panama City, FL and sister-in-law Janet Fletcher Dean of Plattsburgh; two sisters, Judith Dean Edmunds and her husband, Richard of Venice, FL and Virginia Dean Coon and her husband, Bruce of Hilton Head, SC; several grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, and a soon to be great granddaughter.

Friends may call from 6:00 to 8:00pm on Friday November 6, 2015 at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main St. in Hudson Falls.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00am on Saturday November 7th at the First Baptist Church, 100 Maple St. in Glens Falls with the Rev. Linda Hoeschle, pastor, officiating.

Burial will take place in the Glens Falls Cemetery on Bay St. in Glens Falls.

Memorials in the form of contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church, 100 Maple St., Glens Falls, NY 12801.

Louise A. Keays

By CFH | October 30, 2015 - 2:06 pm |October 30, 2015 Obituaries

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HUDSON FALLS – Louise A. Keays, 84, of Elm Street, passed away on Wednesday, October 28, 2015, at the Glens Falls Hospital, after a long illness.

Born in North Norwich, NY, she was the daughter of the late George and Marjorie (Alysworth) Parks.

Louise graduated from Sherburne High School. On May 15, 1955, Louise married Richard F. Keays in Norwich, NY. He passed away on October 26, 2008, after 53 years of marriage.

Louise was an avid reader and also loved boating and fishing on Schroon Lake. When her husband was alive, they enjoyed many wonderful vacations.

Besides her parents and husband, she was predeceased by her sister, Mary Bukovec.

Louise is survived by her sons, Michael T. Keays and his wife, Betsy of Hudson Falls and Christopher R. Keays and his wife, May of Alpharetta, GA; two grandchildren, Derek Keays of Queensbury and Rebecca Keays of Decatur GA; her sisters, Betty Palaka of Venice, FL, Beverly Boen and her husband James of Englewood, Florida, Dorothy Gale and her husband, Lee of Ormand Beach, FL, JoAnne Conklin and her husband, Michael of Charlotte, NC and Bonnie Burnette and her husband Fred of Venice, Florida; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Family and friends may call from 12 noon until 2 p.m. Monday at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street, Hudson Falls.

Funeral service will take place at 2 p.m. (following the calling hours) on Monday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Donald Shuler, officiating.

The Rite of Committal will be in St. Paul’s Cemetery in the town of Kingsbury.

Memorial donations in Louise’s memory may be made to Parkinsons Disease Research Fund of AMC, 215 Washington Ave. Extension, lbany, NY 12205

Christine (Tinkey) Stone Bergeron

By CFH | October 28, 2015 - 2:45 pm |October 28, 2015 Obituaries

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QUEENSBURY – Christine (Tinkey) Stone Bergeron, 88, of Queensbury, went into the arms of the Lord on Tuesday, October 27, 2015 at the Glens Falls Hospital, surrounded by her daughter, sister and niece.

Born on April 13, 1927 at the family home in Hudson Falls, Christine was the daughter of the late E. Arnold and Ferne M. (Steadman) Stone. She was very proud of her father, who was a pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Christine graduated from Hudson Falls High School in 1946. While a high school student, she was first chair coronet in the orchestra, the first majorette and also, a cheerleader.

Her first job working at Kingsbury Hotel had a special meaning, as it was where she met her future husband, John. In January of 1950, she married John C. Bergeron, Sr., at St. Mary’s Church in Hudson Falls. He passed away in 1995, following 45 years of marriage.

Christine was a bookkeeper for various employers in the area. She was employed at Scott Paper. She and her husband co-owned La Cabanna Restaurant on Glen Lake for 23 years. Christine’s last job was with the Lake George Steamboat Company as a purser. She also worked on the polls for the Warren County Board of Elections.

She loved photography and always had a camera in her hand. Christine took pictures of everything but her favorite was snapping photos of landscapes. In her younger years she was very athletic as a skilled Alpine skier, a proficient tennis player and was able to do an outstanding jitterbug. In the late 1940’s, Christine enjoyed dancing with recovering service members of World War II at the Red Cross socials at Mount McGregor. Her love of the outdoors, led Christine to hiking, rock hounding and collecting gemstones throughout the Adirondacks. Her most treasured stone was the black opal that her sister brought back from Australia.

Christine loved her family and enjoyed attending her children’s athletic events and theatrical performances. In her later years, she looked forward to gathering daily with her friends at the McDonald’s coffee klatch.

Besides her parents and husband, she was predeceased by her son, Kevin P. Bergeron, her brother, Lincoln Stone, her sisters, Dorothy Lemery, Margaret Adams and Elizabeth Stannard.

Survivors include her daughter, Christine Bergeron Merrill and her husband, Tim of South Glens Falls; her son, John C. Bergeron, Jr., and his wife, Lynne of Sierra Madres, CA; her two grandchildren, Matthew and Brad Bergeron; her great granddaughter, Julia Bergeron; her sister, Marillyn Doty-Stickney of Hudson Falls; her adopted brother, Arthur Stone and his wife, Jean of CA; and many nieces and nephews.

Friends may call on Friday 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 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, October 31, 2015 at St. Mary’s/St. Paul’s Church, on the park in Hudson Falls.

The Rite of Committal will follow at Union Cemetery in the town of Fort Edward.

Memorial donations in Christine’s memory may be made to Glens Falls Community Theatre, P.O. Box 687, Glens Falls, NY 12801.

Michael E. Philion

By CFH | October 24, 2015 - 3:00 pm |October 24, 2015 Obituaries

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NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FL and HUDSON FALLS – Michael E. Philion, 51, a long time resident of North Miami Beach, FL and most recently of Hudson Falls, passed away peacefully on October 24, 2015, surrounded by his family and friends at the home of his sister.

Born on October 24, 1964, in Glens Falls, he was the eldest son of Donald and Shirley (Hartwell) Philion.

After graduating from Hudson Falls High School in 1982, Michael enrolled and successfully completed the Nursing Program at Adirondack Community College in 1984. He began his career at St. Peter’s Hospital in Albany, NY as a Registered Nurse. In 1987 he began a 28 year nursing career at Memorial Regional Hospital in Hollywood, Florida. Michael loved caring for others whether working on a med/surg floor, in the OR, cardiac cath lab and most recently in the Interventional Radiology lab at Memorial. His compassion for others was evident and felt by all.

Michael loved the fall season, making yearly visits to pick fresh apples to bring back to Florida. He always enjoyed, when he was able, to be home for Thanksgiving and Christmas to share the holidays with his family. He fulfilled a lifelong dream of completing a medical mission with a group of physicians from the Florida area, traveling to Peru, South America in May of 2014. This group of dedicated doctors and nurses helped change the lives of 88 men, women and children during their five day stay.

He was predeceased by his paternal grandparents, Everett and Geneva Philion and maternal grandparents, Walter Hartwell and Marion (Hartwell) LaFountian

In addition to his parents he is survived by his sisters, Ann Doerffel and her husband, David of Warmnister, Pennsylvania, Susan Philion of Hudson Falls, Theresa Philion of Queensbury and Jeanne Philion-Nichols and her husband, Brian of Queensbury, and his brothers, Charles Philion and his partner, Bill Gardy of Albany and Donald J. Philion, Jr., of Gansevoort. He was the beloved uncle of Katherine (Katie) and her husband, Justin Lee of South Glens Falls, Corporal John T. Doerffel USMC, stationed at Camp Pendleton, CA, Elizabeth and Patrick Nichols and Nathan Philion, all of Queensbury. He was especially close to his great-nephew, Maxwell Lee of South Glens Falls. He is also survived by his longtime friend and partner Gary Youngkin of North Miami Beach, Florida, in addition to aunts, uncles, cousins, childhood friends and his Memorial Regional Hospital family, in Hollywood Florida, where he was well liked and respected by hundreds of friends and colleagues.

Family and friends may call on Monday, from 2 to 5 p.m., at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated 10 a.m. on Tuesday, at St. Mary’s Church in Glens Falls.

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

A celebration in Michael’s honor will be held at the Fort Edward Fire House, immediately following the Rite of Committal.

Michael was a kind and generous soul with the biggest heart in the world. He touched many lives and will be greatly missed. He was an amazing example of how to live with dignity and grace, humbly, never complaining during this 8 month illness which he fought so valiantly. We are profoundly grateful for the loving care his dear friend and partner Gary Youngkin gave to him during his illness, and for the exceptional care and compassion he received from Dr. Grubbs and staff during his brief stay on Tower 2 at GFH and the staff from High Peaks Hospice, especially Heather, Stacey, and Carol.

In lieu of flowers the family has suggested that donations be made to the Lustgarten Foundation (working to Cure Pancreatic Cancer), 1111 Stewart Ave, Bethpage, NY 11714 or High Peaks Hospice, 79 Glenwood Ave, Queensbury, NY 12804.

“A heart is not judged by how much you love,

But by how much you are loved by others.

–Frank Baum

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