QUEENSBURY – Jeanne R. “Jean” Gregory, 72, of Corinth Road, passed away on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at her home following a short battle with cancer. She was surrounded by her loving family.
Born October 23, 1951, in Glens Falls, Jean was the daughter of the late Brent and Violet (Lynn) Haviland.
Jean was a 1970 graduate of Queensbury High School.
On November 28, 1970, Jean married the love of her life, Lance Gregory in Queensbury at Our Lady of Annunciation. She and Lance spent the next 54 years together taking care of each other and their children, Stacey, Christy, and Ronnie.
Jean was a hard worker. She was employed in the insurance industry for many years. She worked as an underwriter for Continental Insurance and then Traveler’s Insurance. Following her retirement from Traveler’s, Jean continued to keep busy working. She worked for House Calls pharmacy in Glens Falls where she loved her co-workers. She also enjoyed working for her special niece Stephanie at Cedar & Pearl where she was with other family members.
In her younger days, Jean loved riding on the back of Lance’s motorcycle taking in the fresh air, beautiful scenery, and spending quality time with the man she loved. Jean looked forward to going out to breakfast whenever she was able to. She also attempted golfing at Wedgewood in Fort Edward on Sundays. She never gave up on her swing.
Jean had a talent for sewing and enjoyed being the family’s personal seamstress. She loved working on crafts and took great pride in her garden. She adored baking, especially when her grandchildren were involved. Jean loved spending time outside in the sun, sitting by the pool during the summer. She also enjoyed taking trips to York Maine sitting by the ocean.
Her husband, children, grandchildren and family were the sparkling lights in Jean’s eyes. No matter what the situation was, Jean always supported her children. She adored her grandchildren. Jean was her grandkids biggest cheerleader. She loved going to Alyssa’s horse shows, barrel races, and rodeos. She also loved going to Ayden’s football and soccer games. Sometimes she’d go to both Alyssa and Ayden’s events in the same day. Family gatherings, especially birthdays and Christmas were very important to Jean, she looked forward to family spending time together.
Jean will always be remembered as the glue that held the family together.
Jean is predeceased by her parents, Brent and Violet (Lynn) Haviland, her in-laws Edgar and Wilimina (Betty) Gregory, Bruce Gregory, and Wilimina Oddy.
Left to cherish her memory include her loving husband, Lance Gregory; her children, Stacey Gregory (Mandy), Christy Gregory (Steve Mulcahy), and Ronnie Gregory; her grandchildren, Alyssa Mulcahy (Jake Lunt) and Ayden Gregory. Jean is also survived by her siblings, Nancy Guizik (Steve), Butchy Haviland (Cindy), and Tommy Haviland (Nancy); her in-laws, Debbie (Brent) Witheral, Pam (Bob) Hayes, Della Gregory, Kate (Hane) King, Lori Gregory, and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Calling hours will be held on Sunday, September 29, 2024, from 2pm to 4pm at Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls, New York.
A funeral service will take place at 11:30 am on Monday, September 30, 2024, at the funeral home. Jeanne will be laid to rest at Gerald BH Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery located at 200 Duell Road in Schuylerville New York, following the funeral service.
The family is very thankful to the Fort Ann EMS for making it possible for Jean to be at home where she wanted to be. Jeans family will be forever grateful to them for their compassion and willingness to bring Jean home. They will always remember their last week together as a family.
Jeans family would like to thank Dr. Grubbs for the exceptional care she provided to Jean during her illness. They would also like to thank Mandy for all the care, compassion, and comfort she provided to Jean during this difficult time; and to Christy for the exceptional care, she provided during this heartbreaking time.
Memorial donations in Jean’s name may be made to the Fort Ann Rescue Squad, Inc., PO Box 237,11287 NY-149, Fort Ann, New York 12827.
She seemed to ba a great person. I am so sorry for your loss, you family is in my prayers
JEAN WAS ONE OF THE BEST❤YOUR WHOLE FAMILY IS AMAZING AND I KNOW YOU WILL ALL CONTINUE HER HONOR IN YOUR GRACIOUS LOVING WAYS FOREVER ❤❤ MY HEART IS WITH ALL OF YOU
Tp Jean’s family: I only had the pleasure of meeting Jean one time even though I was a member of the Robinson family for 63 years. My husband, Earl was her cousin. It is so difficult to lose such a vibrant family member. My condolences to all of you. She will be sorely missed.
Sincerely, Susan Robinson(Mrs. Earl Robinson Jr.)
My condolences to all of Jean’s family for the loss of your dear Jean. I am the daughter of Helen (Uncle Brent’s sister) and Earl Robinson. Growing up my family lived in Pitman, NJ. My siblings were Earl Jr., Dan and Cindy. Once or twice a year my parents would travel to upstate New York to visit relatives. I remember making stops at all of Mom’s sisters and brothers so we could visit our relatives, especially our cousins! Throughout the years I did keep in touch with Barbara Porter Nichols, Mary & Jon, John & Edie, Jim & Patty, Dianne, Joyce and Dennis, Nancy & Carol. The years have flown by. I’ve enjoyed all the texts and so glad you cousins are keeping in touch. You are very blessed – love to all, Jo Ann Robinson Miller Brooks
Jeanne was definitely a shining star. She is an amazing woman and grandmother.. it was a pleasure knowing her for over 20 years. And seeing the love she had for her family is unmeasurable..we will truly love and miss you!
Meredith and kids…
Jeannie is one of our closest cousins since her dad Brent and my mother Bernice are twins in the Haviland family. My sister Nancy and I were at Nancy Ann’s and Tom and Butch’s house many many Sundays! Jeannie was the quiet one but the rest of us made up for her. Our clan of cousins is greatly diminished by her absence