HUDSON FALLS – Constance S. Smith, 86, a longtime resident of Hudson Falls, passed away Monday, June 26, 2023, at Slate Valley Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing in Granville.
Born November 21, 1936, in Fort Edward, she was the daughter of the late Alphonse and Catherine (Gorham) Corrigan.
Connie was a 1956 graduate of St. Mary’s Academy in Glens Falls.
For 17 years, she worked at The Troy Shirtmaker’s Guild, formerly located in Glens Falls. She then worked for 20 years on the second shift at C.R. Bard, Inc. in Queensbury. She retired in December 2000.
Connie loved to read. She was especially interested in reading about the Native Americans. At one time she enrolled in ceramic classes and after that, for many years, she made ceramic gifts that she loved to give to her family and friends. Lake George was very special to Connie, and faithfully every year she looked forward to taking a cruise aboard the Mohican. She was an avid walker dedicated to walking six days a week in the early mornings.
Connie was a member of the St. Mary’s/St. Paul’s Church for 65 years. She was a Parrish Council member for five years with the church as well as a Eucharistic Minister, counter, and greeter. For many years, Connie was a class leader for the Osteoporosis Group and a literacy volunteer for five years.
In addition to her parents, Alphonse and Catherine Corrigan, Connie is predeceased by her son, Robert C. Smith, and her brother, Edward P. Corrigan.
Survivors include her children, Susan A. Smith, and Michael P. Smith and his wife, Anne and her grandchildren, Dana Smith, Anthony Smith and Paul Ackley and his husband, P.J. Duell.
The Rite of Committal will be Friday, June 30, 2023, at 1 p.m. at Union Cemetery, in the town of Fort Edward. The family suggests memorial donations in Connie’s memory be made to St. Mary’s/St. Paul’s Church, 11 Wall St., Hudson Falls, NY 12839
So sorry to hear about your mother passing, Sue ….
We are so sorry to hear about your mom susan and mike. we just read it. She was a very good friend all thru the years we lived in the same apt building. She was always there to help us what ever we needed, she especially loved taking care of our sons, and sitting on the porch at night just talking. We will never forget her or her kindness. She was one of a kind and will be missed dearly.
To Susan and brother: I was so sorry to hear about your Moms passing. I wanted to attend the Burial Service but it was too short notice. And I’d already had another appointment. I pray she did not suffer. I know she didn’t have a great life but she was a very good person. If you ever want to talk about her, you can call me at 518 792 7608. I’d love to reminisce.