Category Archives: Obituaries

GANSEVOORT – Thomas Harry Brown, 79, of West River Road, passed away on Thursday, July 22, 2021 at St. Peter’s Hospital in Albany.

Born on May 26, 1942 at Glens Falls Hospital, he was the son of the late Irving LeRoy and Gail Clark Brown.

He was a graduate of Hudson Falls High School.

At the age of six, Tom accepted the Lord Jesus as his personal savior and has actively served and worked for Him all his life. His favorite scriptures have been John 3:16 and Matthew 5:16.

In June of 1962, Tom married Eva Keech. The couple built their home on Notre Dame Street.

Tom got his first job at the age of 12 delivering papers. He then worked at the Homestead Motel on Route 4. Finally, he held the position of shift supervisor for many years at Scott Paper (Irving Tissue) for 40 years before retiring.

As a teenager, Tom was on the track team and active in the FFA and Gospel Lighthouse Church. Being on a farm, he had raised chickens, calves and pigs and also showed the cows at the Washington County Fair. Tom had always enjoyed the outdoors especially activities such as hunting, fishing and trapping. He had built 5 complete houses and many smaller building/construction projects. He had many hobbies such as working on old cars, boating and skiing on Lage George, and swimming with his buddies at Red Bridge on the Feeder Canal – all while being involved in many church functions and activities.

Tom was a loving husband and caring father of four children.  He loved spending time with his family in the summer, boating and water skiing on Lake George and winters were spent snowmobiling the trails in the Adirondacks.  Tom enjoyed being an active part of his family’s life.

In the late 1980’s, he started farming with the purchase of 6 Herefords, took over his father-in-law’s farm on West River Road and increased the herd to 50. In 2005, he built a home on the farm where he and his wife presently live. In 2002, he began traveling after purchasing a 5^thwheel camper.

As an adult, he continued to be very active in all church functions as well as serving as deacon/council member. Presently, he is a member of the Calvary Family Life Center of Glens Falls. Beyond all the busyness of life, his daily goal was to be a witness of the love of Jesus Christ to everyone he encountered.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his siblings, Winifred Hodges, Robert Brown and Linda Brown.

Survivors include his children, Pamela Schelkun and her husband, Robert of Milan, M.I., Ruth Brady and her husband, Chris of Malta, Janet Brown and her companion Shawn O’Dell, of Lacona and Thomas Brown and his wife, Ashley of Johnston, I.A.; four very special grandchildren, who he loved dearly, Karen Yelland and her husband, Joel of South Lyon, M.I., Kevin Schelkun of Milan, M.I., Wyatt Brown of Johnston, I.A. and Taylor Brown of Johnston, I.A.; his brother, Daniel Brown and his wife, Sharon of Hudson Falls; his brothers-in-law, David Hodges of Florida and Edward Keech of Holmes; his sister-in-law, Carol Huestis and her husband, Al of Webster, F.L.; and many nieces and nephews.

Calling hours will be on Wednesday, July 28. 2021, from 10 to 11 am at the Calvary Family Life Center, 100 Sherman Ave, Glens Falls.

Memorial services will follow the calling hour at 11 a.m. at the church.

Burial will follow at Moss Street Cemetery in the town of Kingsbury

Donations in Tom’s memory may be sent to the Calvary Family Life Center, 100 Sherman Ave, Glens Falls, NY 12801.

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

SOUTH GLENS FALLS – David S. Blackmer, Sr., of South Glens Falls, passed away unexpectedly, due to medical complications, on his 55^th birthday, at the Glen Falls Hospital, on July 19, 2021.

Family and friends are welcome to a gathering from 3 to 6 pm, on Thursday, July 22, 2021, at the Harry J. Betar, Jr. Recreational Park, 19 Jan Ave. in the town of Moreau.

Memorial donations in David’s memory may be to Becky’s House, 296 Hackett Blvd, Albany, NY 12208

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

GLENS FALLS – Darlene M. Beahan, 76, of Edgewater Place, passed away peacefully July 14, 2021, at Glens Falls Hospital.

Born on September 10, 1944 in Glens Falls, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Madaline (Crandall) Combs.

Darlene was a graduate of Glens Falls High School and continued her education at Adirondack Community College, receiving her Associates Degree in Accounting.

For over 20 years, she was employed at Sears in the Aviation Mall.  Following Sears, Darlene had worked for the United States government in the IRS and Immigration departments.  

She loved to read and go to plays throughout the area and in New York City.  Darlene was an avid traveler, having visited many countries in Europe and also enjoyed taking cruises with her friends.   She had a great passion for her perennial flower gardens.

The most important part of Darlene’s life was spending time with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Besides her parents, Darlene was predeceased by her brother, Lowell Combs.

Survivors include her two daughters, Beth Beahan of Glens Falls and Stephanie Jarvis and her husband, Scott of Lake Luzerne; her three grandchildren, Matthew Cowles and his wife, Kate, Anthony Cowles and his wife, Leigha and Morgan Cottrell and her husband, Chris; her great grandchildren, Sonny Cowles, Scarlett Cowles, Ethan Cowles and Thomas Cowles; her sister, Rose Potter and her husband, Terry of Fort Ann and several nieces and nephews.

A Memorial Service will be conducted 11 a.m., on Saturday, July 17, 2021, at Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street, in Hudson Falls.

Memorial donations in memory of Darlene may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, Kansas 66675.

QUEENSBURY – Sally Marie Wilson, 73, of Queensbury, passed away unexpectedly on July 13, 2021.

Born October 8, 1947 in Hudson Falls, she was the daughter of the late Salvatore and Helen Labruzzo. She was a Hudson Falls High School alumna.

Sally spent over 30 years with Niagara Mohawk in Glens Falls and Warrensburg.   During her many years at NiMo Sally made many life-long friends that will miss her dearly. 

Sally loved her time in Florida, walking the beach and collecting the most beautiful seashells. Her greatest pleasures were her daughter, Jennifer and her granddaughter, Lilyauna.  She was Jennifer’s and Lilyauna’s biggest fans in everything they did.  She would love to watch her granddaughter dance and play field hockey.  Sally and her granddaughter enjoyed shopping and watching Criminal Minds together.   She loved to talk on the phone and would make her daily phone call to everyone.  She would never miss a birthday wish to her friends and family.  Sally was the matriarch of the family being the oldest of 9 children.  Always concerned for others, she was the glue that held our family together.   Known as “Primp” by her siblings, we will miss her nervous energy and weather updates.

Besides her parents, Sally was predeceased by her brothers, Anthony and Michael Labruzzo; her beloved aunts and uncles; her oldest friend, Kathy Paquette and her beloved fur babies, Buffer and Auggie. 

Left to cherish her memories is her only child, her daughter, Jennifer Carusone and husband Peter; her beloved granddaughter, Lilyauna Marie; her sister Bonnie Labruzzo and partner Jerry; her siblings, Gary Labruzzo and Elena Crocitto, Salvatore and his wife, Diane Labruzzo, Thomas Labruzzo, Patty Chiaravalle and Patrick and his wife, Carollee Labruzzo; her soul sister, Deborah Williams as well as many beloved nieces, nephews, cousins, lifelong friends and neighbors that she considered family.

Friends may call, Tuesday, July 20, 2021, from 4 p.m. 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 Wednesday, July 21, 2021, at St. Mary’s/St. Paul’s Church in Hudson Falls.

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

Memorial donations can be made to the Sacred Heart Food Pantry, 50 Mohican Street, Lake George, NY 12845 and the Wait House, 10 Wait Street, Glens Falls, NY 12801.

HUDSON FALLS – Thomas M. Miller, 68, a lifelong resident of Hudson Falls, passed away July 11, 2021 at Glens Falls Hospital, with his family by his side.

Services are private and at the convenience of the family.

QUEENSBURY – Nancy G. Allen of Queensbury,  August 21, 1947  – July 10, 2021.    It is with great sadness that we announce that Nancy, a beloved wife, mother, Mema, and friend, passed away at her home, after a gallant fight with cancer.

She was the daughter of George E. and Agnes E. Goodwin of Hubbardton, Vermont.

Nancy graduated from Fair Haven High School in Fair Haven, Vermont in June 1965.  She went on to be a nurse’s aide at Rutland Hospital and worked at her parents’ store/restaurant for years before her marriage to John Allen.  Nancy was a Navy wife for two years and raised three sons.

She  would like to be remembered as caring and thoughtful.   Nancy was dedicated to and adored her sons and grandsons.   She loved to read, shop, sit by the pool in the summer, go out to dinner, enjoy her flower gardens, but most of all, spend time with her family, especially her grandsons.  Nothing brought her more joy than watching them grow and attending all their special events.   Nancy was their biggest cheerleader and fan.

She is predeceased by her parents and her sister, Marie Durfee (Jim) of Middletown, Vermont.

Survivors include her husband John, and sons, John Jr., of Eugene, Oregon, Michael of Central Point, Oregon and Mark (Sheree) and the light of her life, grandsons Skyler and Kyan of Queensbury. She also leaves behind two nephews, Daniel and Christopher Durfee and a beloved niece, Anne Marie Mahar.

At the wishes of Nancy, there will be no calling hours or services.

Anyone wishing to contribute in her memory should do so to the SPCA of Upstate New York, 588 Queensbury Ave., Queensbury, NY 12804 or to High Peaks Hospice, who we consider our special angels, High Peaks Hospice, 454 Glen Street, Glen Falls, NY 12801 or visit https://highpeakshospice.org/donate/

GREENFIELD CENTER – Vernon Richard “Rick” Palmer, 63, of Greenfield Center, passed away peacefully on Saturday July 3, 2021. 

Born on February 3, 1958 in Glens Falls, he was the son of the late Vernon and Jean Palmer. He attended South Glens Falls High School.

Rick was a fun and outgoing guy, who could crack a joke in any situation. He was a hard worker and spent most of his life working in the janitorial field. Rick was the happiest when he was outdoors riding around on his four-wheeler and snowmobile with his kids. He spent his days off just tinkering around in the garage. Rick enjoyed watching wrestling, old movies and listening to “good old tunes”, as he would say.

Unfortunately, Rick had a stroke 2 years ago and has suffered with declining health issues since. He spent his remaining days happily living life his way with his very good friend of 40 years, David Ash and Wendy Seney.

Rick is survived by his 6 children, Shawn Palmer and his wife, April of Saratoga Springs, Jason Palmer and his wife, Danielle of Watervliet, Jeffrey Palmer and his wife, Jenn of West Lebanon NH, Brittany Palmer and Donald Palmer, both of Littleton, NH and Jonathan Palmer of Saratoga Springs; his 9 grandchildren, Tyler, Evan, Kody, Parker, Max, Blakeley, Ava, Sophie and Araya; as well as his 2 sisters, Laurie Reiter and her husband, Clarence of Warsaw, NY and Gloria Cole of Glens Falls, NY.

Friends may call, Tuesday, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main St., Hudson Falls.

A graveside service will be held, following the calling hours, Tuesday, at Southside Cemetery in Glens Falls.

QUEENSBURY- Patricia “Pat” (Harrington) Cenate, 78, of Queensbury, passed away surrounded by her family on Thursday, July 1, 2021.

Born on August 1, 1942 in Hudson Falls, Pat was the daughter of the late Walter and Gladys (Kingsley) Harrington.  She was a graduate of Hudson Falls High School.

On May 27, 2000, Pat married Michael “Mike” Cenate.  They lived in Hartford for many years, until his passing on May 11, 2015.

Pat retired after working for many years in the medical device manufacturing field.

She was devoted to the Lord, attending church regularly.  Pat enjoyed reading and completing puzzles.  She loved spending time with her cats, and hosting family barbeques and dinners, alongside her husband, Mike.  Pat especially enjoyed spending time with her family.

Besides her parents and husband, Mike, Pat was predeceased by her brothers, Jay Harrington, Dale Harrington and Gary Harrington; and her grandson, Shawn Saville, Jr.

Survivors include her children, Patti Griffin and her spouse, Jim, Shawn Saville and his spouse, Trisha, Floyd Saville III and his spouse, Lisa and Brian Saville and his partner, Chuck Southard; her siblings, Sherry Havens and her spouse, Wayne, Donna Harrington, Nicky Harrington and his spouse, Linda; as well as many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Friends may call, Tuesday, July 6, 2021, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street, in Hudson Falls.

A funeral service will be conducted, Tuesday, at 6 p.m., following the calling hours, with the Pastor Paul Tebbano, officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in memory of Pat may be made to the SPCA of Upstate New York, 588 Queensbury Ave., Queensbury, NY 12804.

HUDSON FALLS – Robert N. Paquette, 73, of Hudson Falls, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 30, 2021, at Warren Center in Queensbury.

Born September 15, 1947, in Glens Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Norman J. and Mary G. (Massaro) Paquette.

Robert graduated from St. Mary’s Academy in 1965 and attended classes at ACC.

On July 20, 1968, he married Marsha A. Roach at St. Michael the Archangel Church in South Glens Falls.

Robert was employed by General Electric immediately after high school and he retired from there in October 2003 after 37 years of service.

He was a communicant of St. Mary’s/St. Paul’s Church in Hudson Falls and a founding member of the Parish Guild. Robert enjoyed playing racket ball and golf, listening to talk radio and spending time with family and friends, especially his grandchildren.

Besides his parents, Robert was predeceased by a brother who died in infancy.

Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Marsha Paquette of Hudson Falls; his sister, Phyllis Jean Ferguson (James) of El Paso, Texas; his children, Susan Lippy (Craig), Bethany Paquette (David Hayes), and Peter Paquette (Jill); his grandchildren, Jeffrey Lippy, Gregory Lippy (Alison), Caden Paquette, Mason Paquette and Ella Paquette; and his great-grandchildren, Ashlyn Lippy, Aubrey Lippy and Aiden Lippy.

Friends may call, Friday, July 9, 2021, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., at St. Mary’s/St. Paul’s Church in Hudson Falls.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m., following the calling hours, at the church.

The Rite of Committal will take place at St. Mary’s Cemetery in South Glens Falls, following the mass.

Roberts family would like to extend a special thank you to the Alzheimer’s Disease Caregiver Support Initiative and especially Kristine Hart, for their care and support.

Memorial donations in memory of Robert may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 4 Pine West Plaza #405, Albany, NY 12205.

QUEENSBURY – Gerald “Jerry” Stockman, Sr.,79, formerly of George Street, Fort Ann, passed away on June 26, 2021, surrounded by his loving family.

Born on July 12, 1941 in Fort Edward, he was the son of the late Silas and Edith (Willis) Stockman.

Following graduation from Hudson Falls High School, Class of 1959, he went on to attend New York State Maritime College in Throggs Neck, NY and later graduated from Adirondack Community College with an Associate Applied Science degree in 1963.  Before retiring from North Country Engineering in 2001, he was employed by Decora Corp., Kamtech and Kamyr Inc., where he was an industrial engineer.

Jerry married his soul mate, Janet Reynolds on November 18, 1962, and celebrated 58 wonderful years of marriage.   He loved traveling with Janet, seeing much of the United States, including Alaska and Hawaii, plus much of the Caribbean on cruise ships.  His greatest vacation was in 2002 when he and Janet took their four children and their spouses and eleven grandchildren on a week vacation to Disney World and on a Disney Cruise.  Jerry lost the love of his life on April 24, 2020.

He also enjoyed working on building and remodeling projects and maintaining his 1932 Dodge Sedan that he owned since he was 18 years old.

Survivors include his daughter, Shirley Padasak and her husband, Steven of Glens Falls, and their children, Ashleigh, Blake, and Baileigh; three sons, Gerald Stockman Jr. and his wife, Mindy of Queensbury, their children, Kelci, Gerald, and Kaylee; David Stockman and his wife, Ronda of Fort Ann, and children Devin, Demi, Lauren, Jenna, and Brody; Paul Stockman and his wife, Jennifer of South Glens Falls, their children, Emilee, Nicholas, and Chloe; his great grandchildren, Emma and Sam Iuliucci; his brother, John Stockman and his wife, Brenda; his brothers-in-law, and sisters-in-law, Erma Reynolds, Juanita Gentile, Jane Reynolds, Dan and Jeannie Reynolds, Doug and Sarah Reynolds, Darlene and Ken Beecher and Barbara Reynolds; his step-mother-in-law, Mary Reynolds; several nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends.

A Graveside Service at Pine View Cemetery to celebrate Jerry’s life will be celebrated at a later date.

FORT EDWARD – Ciara Elizabeth Bailey Hesse, infant daughter of Donald Hesse III and Monica Lescault and paternal granddaughter of Agnes Hesse and the late Donald Hesse, Jr and maternal granddaughter of Anna Robbins and Joel Robbins, Dennis Lescault, passed away on Tuesday, June 15, 2021, at the Glens Falls Hospital.

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

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