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Edward G. LaPoint

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QUEENSBURY – Edward G. LaPoint of Queensbury, NY passed away peacefully on December 8, 2018 at Fort Hudson Nursing home with his family by his side.

He is predeceased by his parents, George LaPoint and Lucille Whalen LaPoint. He is survived by his loving wife, Carol Garvin LaPoint of 63 years, his sister, Kathleen LaPoint Allen and her husband, Don of South Carolina, Paul and Charlotte LaPoint of South Glens Falls and Mike and Eliza LaPoint of Whitehall. His sons, Edward K. LaPoint of Cleverdale, David LaPoint of Queensbury, John LaPoint and his wife, Carol Pechtel LaPoint of South Glens Falls. His three grandchildren Erin LaPoint of Glens Falls, Sam LaPoint and his fiancé Taylor Leden of Latham and Logan LaPoint and Maddie Derrick of South Glens Falls. He had two great-grandchildren, Satine and William.  As well as many nieces, nephews and friends.

He graduated from Hudson Falls High School in 1953 then went on to serve in the United States Marine Corp. He married Carol in August of 1955. He was a successful business owner, an avid outdoorsman and hunter. He was a founding member of Fenimore Hunting club. He served on South Glens Falls Government as Village Trustee. He was also Scoutmaster for St. Michaels Troop 102 for over a decade. He was exceptionally proud of his Eagle Scouts. Eventually, he retired from The Department of NYS Parks and Recreation as well as The US Navy Seabee Reserves. He served in Guantanamo Bay and Guam.   In retirement he worked in maintenance for The Glens Falls Country Club. He loved being surrounded by family and would light up whenever anyone came to visit. He was well known and loved for his sense of humor, devotion to his family and beloved pets. He was always smiling and was a kind, loving, compassionate loyal man.

The family would like to thank Ruth Fish, NP., Gwen Roland, LMSW, Ed’s niece Kassie Leal, his aides-Amanda, Dawn, Rose, Crystal, Jason, Julie and Tina as well as Warren County Project Lifesaver. We would also like to thank Fort Hudson Nursing Home for the great care Ed received.

Friends may call on Thursday, December 13, 2018, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main St., Hudson Falls.

Services will take place at 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home.

The Rite of Committal, with military honors. will take place at 1 p.m. at The Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery on Duell Road in the town of Stillwater.

The LaPoint family requests that memorial donations be made to The Alzheimer’s Disease Association, 4 Pine West Plaza #405, Albany, NY 12205.

Online condolences may be made by visiting www.carletonfuneralhome.net.

 

Franklyn Allen

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GRANVILLE- Franklyn Allen, 70, of Granville, passed away on Saturday, December 8, 2018, at Hudson Park in Albany.

Born on April 24, 1948 in Granville, NY, he was the son of the late Dorothy King and Arthur Allen.

Frank enjoyed fishing, cards, bingo and playing with his beloved cat, Buddy.  He also loved big cars, Native American Art, western shirts, scratcher tickets and his big belt buckle.  Frank’s favorite bible verse was John 3:16.  He could always be found with a mug of coffee in his hand.

He served with voices of the heart, was a van driver for the East Side Center for several years and was a bell ringer for the Salvation Army.

He is survived by several children; his brothers, Frederick King (Debra) of Hudson Falls, Art King of Granville, Billy King and a sister, Bettie Allen; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Friends may call on Friday, December 14, 2018 from 2 to 3 p.m. at Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street, Hudson Falls, NY.

Frank has asked that memorial donations in his name be made to the C. R. Wood Cancer Center, 102 Park Street, Glens Falls, NY  12801.

Theresa (Genereux) DuPell

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HUDSON FALLS- Theresa (Genereux) DuPell, 93, a longtime resident of Fairview Road in Hudson Falls, went to Heaven on Thursday, December 6, 2018, at the Glens Falls Hospital.

Born on July 13, 1925 in Sturgeon Falls, Canada, she was the daughter of the late Laurent and Valentine (Lauzon) Genereux.

On November 29, 1945 Theresa married G. Patrick DuPell in Hull, Quebec. Pat passed away in August of 1988.

For many years she and Pat owned and operated DuPell’s Wines & Liquors in Hudson Falls.

Theresa was a communicant of St. Mary’s/St. Paul’s Church and a member of the Queensbury Senior Citizens.  She took continuing education classes at Adirondack Community College and at Skidmore College.  She enjoyed bowling and the Cosmopolitan Club with her husband and playing bridge/cards with her girlfriends. Theresa loved to travel and could be “ready in 10 minutes.”  She made many trips to visit family in Canada and in Colorado and was also able to travel abroad. Theresa was happiest playing Michigan Rummy and Uno with her family. To her, every day was “another beautiful day.”

In addition to her husband and parents, she was predeceased by her sons, James and Mark DuPell; her grandson, James Peter Hinchliffe; her five brothers, Gerard, Andre, Francois, Jean Claude and Gilles.

Survivors include her daughters, Theresa Pratt (David), Marie Caschera (Tony), Patricia Denino (Rocky), Gisele Freed (Brian), Annette Orsini and Michelle Place (Timothy); her daughter-in-law, Leigh Cenate (Bill); her grandchildren, Deborah Greco (Michael), Debra Hinchliffe, Stephen Caschera, Todd Caschera (Sandra), Emily Caschera-Blowers (Craig), Jill Lacque (Brian), Melissa LaPan (Matthew), James Freed, Alison Freed, Abigail Holden (Israel), Thomas Freed, Melina Daniels (Moe), Francis Orsini (Shawn), Katherine Place, Meghan Bristol, Christine Laramie (Tyler), Alyssa Place; her great grandchildren, Matthew and Dillon Hinchliffe, Sophia and Isabella Greco, Ayva Caschera, Ryker, Remi and Reddington Blowers, Karleigh, Katelynn and Joseph LaPan, Bryant Freed Valdez, Georgia Bristol and Brooke Laramie; her sisters, Rollande Lapensee, Cecile Boulais, Fernande Genereux, all of Quebec, Canada and numerous nieces, nephews and Godchildren.

Thanks to Sue and the staff at Plumeria Adult Home in Fort Edward, including Missy, Michelle, Denise and Betty for their love and tender care of our Mom for the past six years. Thank you to the staff on 4W at Glens Falls Hospital for their compassion and end of life care for our Mom. Thank you to Dr. Filion and the staff at Irongate for assisting our family on this journey.

Friends may call on Tuesday, December 11, 2018 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street, Hudson Falls, NY.

A funeral mass will be celebrated the next day, Wednesday, December 12, at 11 a.m. 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.

The family suggests that donations in Theresa’s name be made to ALS Association of Upstate New York Chapter, 135 Old Cove Road, Suite 213, Liverpool, NY  13090 or to Juvenile Diabetes Foundation, 100 Glen Street, Glens Falls, NY  12801 or to the Alzheimer’s Disease Association, 4 Pine West Plaza #405, Albany, NY  12205.

Online condolences may be made by visiting www.carletonfuneralhome.net

 

 

Marian W. Potter

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Marian W. Potter- Saratoga Springs

Marian passed away Thursday, December 6, while residing in Saratoga.

Born September 12, 1923, in Greenwich, NY, she was the daughter of the late Elmer and Minnie (Wilson) Potter. She was predeceased by her sister Ruth Hall of Fort Edward and her brother, Ray of Highland Falls.

Marian graduated from Greenwich High School, Mildred Elley School, Russell Sage College (Evening Division), and received her MS in Education from SUNY Albany.

During her long work career in the Capital District, she was Secretary and Assistant to the Comptroller at WPTR radio station when it first went on the air in 1948; Office Manager and Buyer at Boardman Ltd; and Office Manager at Mayfair Inc. She began teaching Distributive (Marketing) Education at Lansingburgh High School in 1963, and was Chief Bureau of Marketing and Distributive Education, NYS Education Department at the time of her retirement in 1983.

From the time she began teaching at age 40, Marian felt she had to learn all she could about marketing education, so she became an active member of the related professional organizations. She became a life member of the American Vocational Association and Marketing Education Association, and a board member and officer of several ME groups.

After retiring Marian served as a consultant with the NYS Council on Economic Education, was a Past President and board member of LVA, Troy, and served on the boards of the Rensselaer County League of Women Voters and the Women’s Council of the Albany Institute of History and Art.

After moving to Prestwick Chase in Saratoga in 2003, she became a member of the Saratoga League, and volunteered at the book Bag at the Saratoga Springs Public Library. At Prestwick Chase she was editor for many years of “The Chase”, the monthly publication by and for the residents.

Marian was honored with the Ruth Colvin Award for Administrative Volunteer of the year (LVA national), Outstanding Service and Honorary Life Member of the Distributive Education Clubs of NY, Distributive Education Professional Development Award (national), and Marketing Division of AVA Distinguished Service Award.

She was an avid reader, especially of history and the Civil War. She traveled throughout the US, attending many Elderhostels. She was known for her love of cats and always had one as her companion.

Marian’s two nephews, Jon and Bruce, sons of the late Ernest and Ruth (Potter) Hall, often traveled and vacationed together as they were growing up.

Her nephew Jon predeceased Marian, but she is survived by his wife, Sharon of South Glens Falls. Other survivors include her nephews, Bruce (Ruth) Hall of Liverpool, NY, Charles Potter, SC and niece, Helen Potter, NC; and several great nieces, nephews and their children.

At her request the funeral service will be private. Internment will be in Greenwich Cemetery in Greenwich, NY.

Marian has requested that memorial donations be sent to Literacy Volunteers of America, 49 Henry Street, Saratoga Springs, NY  12866 or to any local animal shelter, or Saratoga Performing Arts Center, 108 Avenue of Pines, Saratoga Springs, New York,12866.

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

Nancy A. Newton

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SOUTH GLENS FALLS – Nancy A. Newton, 83, formerly of Terry Drive in South Glens Falls, passed away on Monday, December 3, 2018 at the Wesley Health Care Facility in Saratoga Springs.

Born on June 14, 1935 in Glens Falls, she was the daughter of the late Elleston and Ina (Leroux) Gray.

In 1953, Nancy graduated from Hudson Falls High School and soon after began her working career.  At one time, Nancy was employed at Western Union and at Kay-Bee Toy and Hobby Shop for several years.  Later in life she was employed as an Administrative Assistant for Adirondack Community College.

On May 19, 1956 she married John E. Newton.  They have been married 62 wonderful years, before her passing.

Those left to mourn her loss, include her husband, John Newton of South Glens Falls; her two loving sons, Thomas Newton of Woodstock, Georgia and Steven Newton of South Glens Falls; five grandchildren; several great grandchildren; and her sister, Karen Partington and her husband, Robert of Connecticut.

The family would like to thank the staff at Wesley Health Care Facility for the wonderful care provided to Nancy through the years.

Graveside Services will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Friday, December 7, at Union Cemetery in the town of Fort Edward.

The family suggests that memorial donations in Nancy’s name be made to the Wesley Health Care Facility, 131 Lawrence Street, Saratoga Springs, NY  12866.

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

 

 

Vonda L. (Diffee) Lance

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HUDSON FALLS- Vonda L. (Diffee) Lance, 74, of Hudson Falls, passed away on Tuesday, December 4, 2018 at Glens Falls Hospital.

Born on February 26, 1944 in Granville, she was the daughter of the late John and Velva (Richards) Diffee.

Vonda had a wonderful marriage with her late husband, Robert Lance.

She enjoyed motorcycle rides, Americade and the camp in Lake George with her husband. She also enjoyed working around her yard and spending time with her dog, Shilo.

Besides her parents and her husband, she was predeceased by her sisters, Jacquelyn Woodard, Darleen Holmes and Lauren Hart; her brothers, John Diffee and Darl Diffee; her brothers-in-law, Paul Hayes and Albert Hart; her nephews, Mark Diffee, Audie Diffee, Jr., Justin Diffee and Eli; and her niece, Deborah Rossi.

Left to cherish her memory are her stepson, Robert Lance, Jr.; her grandson, Brian Lance; her siblings, Gwendolyn Hayes of Granville, Clark Diffee and his wife, Anna of Granville, Ronald Diffee and his wife, Jacquelyn of Glens Falls, Audie Diffee and his wife, Patricia of Hudson Falls, Darcy LaPlant and her husband, Robert of Hudson Falls, Joreen VanLint and her husband, Gordon of Hartford, Doreen Benard and and her companion, Gurney Bennett of Hudson Falls; several nieces, nephews and one very special nephew, Leonard Harder, Jr.

At Vonda’s request there will be no calling hours.

Arrangements are entrusted to Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street, Hudson Falls, NY.

Online condolences may be made by visiting www.carletonfuneralhome.net

Eleanor M. (Johnson) Harris

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QUEENSBURY – Eleanor M. (Johnson) Harris, 96, went to be with the Lord on November 9, 2018.

Born September 1, 1922, in Johnsburg, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Edna (Hyde) Johnson.

Eleanor graduated from Hudson Falls High School in 1940, and in 1943 she married Clarence Palmer in South Glens Falls.  Her husband was killed overseas during World War II.

On August 4, 1946 she married George A. Harris Jr.  Her desire was to be a homemaker.  After the children were in school, she worked in the Queensbury Middle School Cafeteria until her retirement. Eleanor loved her job. She was someone who liked keeping busy and she enjoyed spending time around the children.

George and Eleanor brought up his younger brother, Thomas, who was included in the family after the death of his father.  They also helped to raise their grandson, Robbie.

Her life was spent caring for her family and helping neighbors.  Eleanor enjoyed cooking and baking with her granddaughters, teaching them her secret recipes and techniques.  She loved to crochet and shared her expertise by making crib blankets and hot pads for many family members and friends.  Eleanor loved spending time with her special friends, including those in the nursing home, The Pines. She would visit them weekly with her close friend, Valerie Lockhart.  When Eleanor was able, she was involved in the work of the former Glens Falls Free Methodist Church and the Warrensburg Free Methodist Church, including Bible study and music.

Besides her parents, Eleanor was predeceased by her husbands, Clarence Palmer and George A. Harris Jr.; a daughter, Thelma J Sherman; a son, George A. Harris; and grandson, Robbie Harris.

Survivors include her three daughters, Marge Dresser- Cummings and her husband, Jay of Queensbury, Marie Williams of Hadley, Ruth Walker and her husband, Dale of Queensbury; one son, Virgil Harris and his wife, Sheila of Queensbury; she also has grandchildren, namely, Tracy Manell, Amy Zeh, Warren Lunt, George Harris, Julia Smith, Rakel Ball, Kirsten Olden, Adam and Michelle Walker; and several great grandchildren.

Her family would like to thank the staff and friends at the Warren Center Nursing Home for their wonderful care and support.

Friends may call from 2 to 3 p.m. on Sunday, December 9, 2018, at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street, in Hudson Falls, New York.

Funeral service will follow the calling hours at 3 p.m. on Sunday, December 9, 2018, at the funeral home, with the Reverend Nancy Burrows of the Warrensburg Free Methodist Church, officiating.

Graveside services will be private and held at a later date.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Warrensburg Free Methodist Church, 250 River Street, Warrensburg, New York 12885, or to the American Cancer Society, 1 Penny Lane, Latham, New York 12110.

Online condolences can be made by visiting www.carletonfuneralhome.net

 

Daniel Crandall, Sr.

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GLENS FALLS- Daniel Crandall, Sr.  75, passed away on Thursday, November 29, 2018, at his home, in Glens Falls, with his family by his side.

Born on August 23, 1943, in Granville, he was the son of Florence (Hurley) Crandall and the late Howard W. Crandall.

Daniel was a 1962 graduate of Argyle High School. Following graduation, he began his working life as a veterinarian assistant at the Adirondack Animal Hospital in Queensbury. He then moved to Hannaford Supermarket, where he worked as a store clerk. Daniel’s last place of employment was at Irving Tissue, where he labored as a janitor.

On September 12, 1964, Daniel married Betty Barker at the Methodist Church in Granville.  They shared over 54 years together, creating many happy memories.

Daniel was an active church member of Pine Knolls Alliance Church and spent a lot of time, together with Betty, serving his spiritual community in a variety of ways.  He also loved hunting, fishing, watching and playing numerous sports. But most of all his family was the center of his life.

In addition to his father, he was predeceased by his brother, Arthur Crandall, his sister, Carolyn Wells and his sister-in-law, Patricia Collins.

Survivors include his mother, Florence Crandall of Granville, his wife, Betty of Glens Falls, his two sons, Daniel Crandall Jr. and his wife, Connie of South Glens Falls, Raymond Crandall and his wife, Lisa of Hudson Falls; his three sisters, Joan Brown and her husband, Norman of South Glens Falls, Joyce Wilcox and her husband, Wayne of Adamsville, Eleanor Johnson and her husband, Richard of Adirondack; his brother-in-law Robert Gillman of Glens Falls; his sisters-in-law, Lorraine Tisinger of Virginia, and Lois Flewelling of South Glens Falls; his three grandchildren, Courtney (Crandall) Duckett and her husband, Bryant, Katrina (Crandall) Weaver and her husband, Ben and Derrick Crandall; his two great grandchildren, Brayden Crandall and Austin Duckett; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Friends may call on Tuesday, December 4, 2018, from 5 to 7 p.m., at Pine Knolls Alliance Church, 614 Gansevoort Rd, South Glens Falls, NY 12803.

Memorial services will be conducted on Wednesday, at 11 a.m. at the church.

Burial will be at the Southside Cemetery in South Glens Falls at the convenience of the family.

The family suggests that memorial donations be made in Daniel’s name to either the Pine Knolls Alliance Church, 614 Gansevoort Road, South Glens Falls, NY 12803 or to the C.R. Wood Cancer Center, 102 Park Street, Glens Falls, NY 12839.

Scott R. Wells

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HUDSON FALLS – Scott Richard Wells, 57, passed away on November 27, surrounded by family after battling cancer for many years.

He was born on September 2, 1961 in Glens Falls to Ruth G. Wells and the late Richard Wells.

Scott graduated from Hudson Falls High School in 1980 and Adirondack Community College in 1981 with a certificate in radio broadcasting.

As a young man, Scott was a volunteer for Hudson Falls Fire Company. He also worked as an electrician under his very special “father”-in-law Raymond Sherlock who passed away in December 2014. In 1988, he joined the Washington County Sheriff’s Office as a corrections officer. Over the course of 23 years of service he earned the title of First Sergeant and retired as the Administrative Assistant.

Upon his retirement, he enjoyed spending time at his summer camp in Warrensburg with his wife, Debbie, and their close friends. Throughout his life he vacationed in Maine by the ocean which was one of his favorite places to be and home to many happy memories.

In addition to his father he was also pre-deceased by his uncle, Brent Wells; his grandparents Edward Guy and Alice Gunn and Clifford and Vera Wells. He was also pre-deceased by his friend of many years, Dan Bemis.

His memory will be carried on by his wife of 15 years, Debra Wells; his children Abigail M. Wells (Charles Camp) of Portland, Maine and Brian S. Wells (Tasha Charlton) of Lake George; his mother, Ruth G. Wells of Hudson Falls; his sister Laurie Lockhart (Art Lockhart) of Queensbury as well as their two children, Ben and Megan Lockhart. He is also survived by his step-son Nathan Hicks (Katherine) and their children of Queensbury and Timothy Hicks (Amber) and their son of Colorado Springs, Colorado. Scott is also survived by his mother-in-law Nancy Donohue of Hudson Falls, and all of Debbie’s family, as well as his many friends including Chuck Scally Sr., Chuck Scally Jr., Ben and Joann Hayes, and Jeff Benson.

The Wells family would like to extend our sincerest gratitude to the CR Wood Cancer Center at Glens Falls Hospital, especially Dr. Stoutenburg and Rebecca Freligh. As well as, Vicki Goodspeed, RN of High Peaks Hospice.

Calling hours will be on Sunday, December 2, 2018, from 12 to 2 p.m. at Carleton’s Funeral Home, 68 Main Street, Hudson Falls.

The memorial services will be conducted immediately after calling hours at 2 p.m. with Pastor William Puckey of South Glens Falls United Methodist Church.

In lieu of flowers, Scott would like donations sent to the Double H Ranch, 7 Hidden Valley Rd, Lake Luzerne, NY 12846, for children with serious illnesses.

Online condolences may be left by visiting www.carletonfuneralhome.net.

Olive M. McClellan

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SOUTH GLENS FALLS – Olive Mae McClellan, 93, of South Glens Falls, passed away on Tuesday, November 13, 2018, at the Glens Falls Hospital.

Born on July 23, 1925, in Glens Falls, she was the daughter of the late W. Kenyon and L. Beatrice (Denis) Briggs.

Olive was a graduate of Hudson Falls High School.  Following high school, she graduated from Morrisville Agricultural and Technical School and earned her bachelors from State University of NY of Oneonta.

On January 1. 1948, Olive married Elmer McClellan, he passed away in 1958.

She lived in Speculator for 10 years and Colebrook for 18 years before moving to South Glens Falls in 1970.

Olive was a social worker for many years at Eden Park Nursing Center, now known as the Pines.

She enjoyed playing pinochle, dancing at Dick Ladd with her late partner, Angelo Aurelia and attending the meal sites in Hudson Falls, Glens Falls and Moreau.

She was an active communicant of St. Michael the Archangel Church in South Glens Falls, where she was a member of the Rosary Alter Society, she was an Extra Ordinary Minister and a first-grade religious education teacher.  Olive also was a literacy volunteer, a member of the Business of Professional Women’s Club, an associate member of the Post Stroke of Glens Falls, a member of AARP, a member of the Utica Dog training Club and the Utica Kennel Club.  She also was involved in the North East New York Health Systems Agency and a member of the Board of Directors, Nomination Committee and Administrator and personal volunteer of the Wilton Developmental Center.

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband Elmer McClellan.

She is survived by her three sons, Barton Joseph McClellan of Argyle, J. Arthur McClellan of Utica and Ross Allen McClellan; five grandchildren; five great grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Her Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 am on Monday, April 22, 2019, at St. Michael the Archangel Church in South Glens Falls.

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

The family as asked that memorial donations be sent to the St. Michael the Archangel Church, 80 Saratoga Avenue, South Glens Falls, NY 12803.

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

Online condolences may be left by vising www.carletonfuneralhome.net.

Grace A. LaSarso

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HUDSON FALLS- Grace A. LaSarso, 95, a long time resident of Parry Street, gained her Angel Wings on Friday, November 23, 2018. at Fort Hudson Nursing Home.

Born on August 7, 1923, in Tupper Lake, NY, she was the seventh child of the late Ernest and Mary (Bishop) Root.

On December 1, 1945, she married Angelo E. LaSarso, at St.  Paul’s Church in Hudson Falls and They had 63 Wonderful Years of Marriage.

After 24 years of employment, she retired from Steinbach’s of Queensbury, in 1991.

Our “Mother Amazing Grace” was an inspiration to many cancer patients because of her strength battling breast cancer on two different occasions as she was a 50-year survivor.

In addition to being a communicant of St. Mary’s/St. Paul’s Church in Hudson Falls, She was a member of the Rosary Altar Society and the St. Mary’s/St. Paul’s Choir. Grace’s Major Enjoyment was being with Her Children, Grandchildren and Great- Grandchildren, who Adored Her! Last but, not least, She loved watching the New York Yankees together with her husband, Angelo.

Her other interests included shopping for her family, her religious faith, reading, music, bingo and collecting Boyd Bears.

In addition to Her Parents and Husband, Angelo, Grace was predeceased by her Ten Root brothers, Francis, Clarence, Dennis, Donald, Ernest, Maurice, William, Lawrence, Kenneth and Thomas; and her Seven sisters, Margaret Sullivan, Patricia Root, Eleanor Rickborn, Catherine Holley, Elizabeth Leroux, Noreen Conley and Colleen Gerouard; and her son-in-law, John W. Thompson.

Left to cherish Her Memory are Her two daughters, Gail Marie LaSarso Holleran and her husband, Michael of Lakeland, Florida and Carol Ann Thompson of Queensbury; one son, Timothy J. LaSarso and his wife, Melanie of Hudson Falls; 9 beautiful Grandchildren, Sara Grace Lawhon (Mike) Ryan Barlow (Lindsey), Bethanie Crawford (Ashanni), Courtney Bagley (Eric), Ellen Barlow (Joe), Jessica Palange (John), Tyler Thompson (Meghan), Nicholas LaSarso (Julie)  and Timothy LaSarso, Jr.; 18 Beloved Great Grandchildren, Kearstin, Madison, Gavin, Gracie, Brody, Jaxon, Colson, Reece, Mia, Sofia, Lanie, Wyatt, Linkon, Brayden, Logan, Charlotte, Cole and Spencer; 5 Sister-in-Laws, Irene, Rita, Micheline, Linda and Margaret; and many special nieces and nephews.

A Special Thank You to all the wonderful staff at Fort Hudson for their loving care that was provided for the past 6 years. Grace greatly appreciated the love and friendship from All who she interacted with in her day.

Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. on Monday, November 26, at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., at 68 Main Street, 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 follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery in the Town of Fort Edward.

Following services, all are welcome to a reception at the Idle Hour Club  on Roger’s Island in Fort Edward.

Her family suggests memorial contributions in Grace’s name be made to St. Mary’s/St. Paul’s Church, 11 Wall Street, Hudson Falls, NY 12839 or to the American Cancer Society,  1 Penny Lane, Latham, NY 12110  or to the Fort Hudson Resident Activities Fund, 318 Broadway, Fort Edward, NY 12828.

Online condolences may be made by visiting www.carletonfuneralhome.net

Jeanine N. Matthews

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FORT EDWARD- Jeanine N. Matthews, 84, a long-time resident of Fort Edward, passed away on Thursday November 22, 2018, at the Warren Center in Queensbury.

Born on March 21, 1934, at home in Hudson Falls, she was the daughter of the late William and Melvina (Manell) Mattison.

In 1973, she and her sisters, all received their GED’s.

Her husband, Guy Matthews passed away on October 8, 2001.

She worked as a nurse’s aide at Fort Hudson Nursing Home, Pleasant Valley Infirmary and retired from West Mountain Infirmary.

Jeanine enjoyed ceramics, painting and caring for her plants and flowers. She was a member of the Master Gardeners for many years.

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by several brothers, sisters and a daughter, Ivy.

Survivors include her seven children, Elizabeth Randolph and her husband, Richard, Rosalie Thompson and her husband, Tom, Kathryn Quarters, Edwin Quarters and his companion, Kathy Gitto, Aarron Quarters,  Cindy Vanterpool and her husband, Don, Stephen Matthews and his wife, Candy;  several grandchildren and great grandchildren; her siblings, William Mattison, Marilyn Phillips and Ellis Mattison and his wife, Joyce; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Friends may call on Sunday November 25, from 2 to 4 p.m. at Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street, Hudson Falls.

Graveside services will be held on Monday at 1 p.m. at Moss Street Cemetery in Hudson Falls.

Her family suggests that donations in Jeanine’s name be made to a charity of one’s choice.

Online condolences may be made by visiting www.carletonfuneralhome.net

 

Shirley June Dygert

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Shirley June Dygert

November 26, 1935 – November 21, 2018

HUDSON FALLS – Shirley June Dygert, 82, passed away Wednesday November 21, 2018 at her home surrounded by family.

She was born November 26, 1935 in Amsterdam to the late Chester J. and Mildred M. (Tibbals) Dygert.

She grew up on a dairy farm in Canajoharie and imparted the strong work ethic and self-reliance she learned there to her children.  She graduated from Canajoharie High School in 1954.

She married Richard Leo Dygert on December 6, 1958 at Christ Methodist Church in Glens Falls, New York and settled in Hudson Falls where she and Richard would raise three daughters.  She worked for Arkell and Smith which later became Chase Bag Company for 35 years, then worked for the Washington County Economic Opportunity Council until she retired in 2005.  She later looked back and wished that she had the opportunity to go college, and worked hard to provide that opportunity for her children.

Shirley loved being a mother and a grandmother and spending time with her extended family.  She adored and was incredibly proud of her grandchildren.  She was known as the fun aunt to her nieces and nephews.  She was unfailingly generous and reliable.  She loved knitting and was known for knitting and was known for knitting blankets, hats, dish clothes, and Christmas stockings for family and friends.  She was extremely proud of the hats and mittens which were known as Aunt Shirley’s Mittens that she knit for the students of the Cherry Valley-Springfield, Canajoharie, and Cobleskill-Richmondville school districts.  When growing up on the farm she rode horses, and her love of animals, continued throughout her life.  She loved music, reading and watching mysteries on television.  Among her family she was known for her delicious pumpkin rolls and ambrosia salad and she was a notoriously competitive but good-natured card player, and we will miss inevitably losing to her at holiday gatherings.  We are deeply saddened at her passing but are forever inspired by and grateful for her example of kindness, selflessness, strength of character, and love of family.

She was predeceased by her husband Richard, her daughter Terry (Michael) Rabine, and her sister Clara D. Hency.

Shirley is survived by her daughters Robin Dygert and Marla (James Burleigh) Dygert; her grandchildren Alex and Daniel Rabine and Madeline and Anna Burleigh; her sister Evelyn (the late Silas) Bowerman; her sister-in-law Barbara Bowman and her husband Jason Bowman; her dear friends Dorothy (the late Homer) Anthony, Lori and Jim Derrick, and George Richmond; and many nieces and nephews.

At Shirley’s request, there will be no calling hours.  There will be a private celebration of Shirley’s life. Internment of her remains will take place at the West Saint Johnsville Cemetery in the spring.

Special thanks to friends and neighbors who helped care for her and Dr. Grubbs at Glens Falls Hospital.

On line condolences can me made by visiting www.carletonfuneralhome.net