HUDSON FALLS – Donna M. Bohlman, 76, of Devine Drive, passed away, surrounded by her loved ones on Monday, May 21, 2018, at the Glens Falls Hospital.
Born on April 20, 1942 in Hudson Falls, she was the daughter of the late John and Geneva (LaFarr) Leppard.
Donna graduated from Glens Falls High School. Following her high school graduation, she married Walter J. Bohlman on July 2, 1960 in Glens Falls. Together they had six children.
In her 40’s, Donna returned to college along with her son, Christopher at the University of Maine at Farmington, where she earned her Bachelors degree. Donna and her son both received their degrees with honors at the University of Maine. She also earned her Masters degree in taxation from Thomas College in Waterville, Maine.
While in Maine, she got a job as an Internal Revenue Agent in Lewiston. After her retirement, they moved back to this area to be near family. Donna loved the Queensbury Senior Citizen Center, where she and her husband enjoyed meeting friends and playing cards.
Donna was active at church throughout her entire life. Her passion was her family; she was a loving wife, caring mother, doting grandmother and best friend to her siblings.
She was always invested in others, and had the capacity like no one else to love everyone. Donna always believed the best of others and was quick to help those in need.
In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her son, Christopher Bohlman, and 12 siblings.
She is survived by her loving husband of 58 years, Walter J. Bohlman of Hudson Falls; five children, Mary Barnhill and her husband, Jerry of West Point, MS, Susan Torell and her husband, John of Lynchburg, VA, Walter W. Bohlman and his fiancee, Tiffanie Hunter of Queensbury, Kathleen Bohlman-Ladd and her husband, Jeff of Lynchburg, VA and Elizabeth Bohlman and her significant other, Clint Crossett of Herkimer; her daughter in law, Erika Bohlman of Farmington, ME; eight grandchildren, Jennifer, Christina, Jeremy, Tiffany, Brandon, Alexis, Thomas and Julia; eight great grandchildren; Alyssa, James, Joseph, Jeremy, Zachary, Gabriel, Katelyn and Olivia; her sister, Dorothy G. Leppard of Hudson Falls; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Friends may call on Tuesday, May 22, 2018 from 5 to 7 p.m. and on Wednesday from 9 to 9:30 a.m. on at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, 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 the Rite of Committal, everyone is welcome to join the family to celebrate Donna’s life at the Hudson Falls American Legion Post #574, 72 Pearl Street in Hudson Falls.
The family would like to thank the staff of Glens Falls Hospital Tower 2 for the wonderful care and compassion given to Donna and her family.
Memorial donations may be sent to the C.R. Wood Cancer Center, 102 Park Street, Glens Falls, NY 12801.
To Beth & the Bohlman family:
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Very sorry for the loss of your mom. She will always be with you. May she rest in peace.
Thank you Brian for your kind words.
Susan Torell (one of four daughters)
My condolences to the entire Bohlman family, Such a sweet woman, may the love she had for you all carry you through these difficult days and the memories last a lifetime. I’m sorry for your loss, much love to you all!
Thank you so much Heather,
We all miss Mom so much.
Susan Torell (one of Donna’s daughters)
To Walt & the Bohlman family:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. We are very sorry for your loss. In your hearts your mom will always be with you. May you find comfort in the happy memories of her.
Thank you Tom and Marina.
Walt W Bohlman
To Beth & Family:
My thoughts and prayers are with you. May you find peace and comfort in each other during this difficult time.
Jeff and family – I am so sorry for your loss. She is in a better painless place now with other friends and family. My prayers are with you all.
Phil
Kathy & Jeff so sorry to hear about your mother & mother inlaw our best to you.
Dick & Muriel
Kathy and family,My deep sympathy to you and your family! It has been a long time since you lived on the circle by Stan Kierstead.
Your mother was a kind soul and an inspiration and good friend to many! Take care and love!
Rachael Austin
Dearest Mom,
We could fill volumes of pages about what a wonderful woman you are and the many, many kind and thoughtful things that you have done throughout your life. I hope that we can bring honor to you by the way that we live going forward, taking care of each other, and sharing the love that you so freely gave to us.
God took an angel home when He took you, and we wouldn’t have you suffering here any longer. You are sorely missed, to the point that mere words cannot express.
Enjoy your reward Mom, you certainly deserve God’s best.
Love you forever,
Susan
We are saddened to hear of Donna’s passing. Our sincere condolences to Walt and family. May she now be at peace and be a special guardian angel from above.
You are missed so much Mom….