HUDSON FALLS – Joan Catherine Toole, 93, of Lincoln Street. in Hudson Falls, passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2019, at the Fort Hudson Health Care Facility, following an extended illness.
Born on August 17, 1926, in Glens Falls, she was the daughter of the late George and Catherine (O’Brien) Carrier.
Joan was a graduate of the Hudson Falls High School Class of 1944.
On September 7, 1947, she married John “Jack” B. Toole, at St. Mary’s Church in Hudson Falls. Jack passed away on September 24, 1974, after 27 years of marriage.
After raising her children, she worked many years for Bromley Imports and later retired from VW Weeks and Sons in Queensbury.
Joan was a communicant of St. Mary’s/St. Paul’s Church in Hudson Falls. She enjoyed taking family trips to Maine, dining out and most of all hosting family celebrations.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was predeceased by her sister, Betty Carrier and her son John “Jack” Toole.
She is survived by her children, James Toole and his wife, Nancy of Glens Falls, Mary Jane Burns and her husband, Robert of Glens Falls, Joanne Palmer and her husband , Scott of Hudson Falls; her grandchildren, Christopher Toole and his wife, Melissa, Ryan Toole, Jonathan Palmer and his wife, Kristen, Alexa Toole and her fiancé, Nathan Palmer and Darren and David Graham-Messercola; her great grandchildren, Michael and Brendan Toole, Fallon and Gianna Toole and Alexander and Cameron Palmer; several very close nieces, nephews and cousins; and her brother in law, Reverend Arthur Toole and a daughter in law, Maria Toole of South Glens Falls.
Calling hours will be on Friday, December 27, 2019, from 4 to 7 p.m., at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.
Her Funeral Mass will be Celebrated 10 a.m. on Saturday, at St. Mary’s/St. Paul’s Church, with the Reverend Thomas Babiuch and the Reverend Arthur Toole, concelebrating.
The Rite of Committal will be in the spring at St. Joseph’s Cemetery in the town of Fort Edward.
The family would like to give their heartfelt thanks to the staff on B Wing at Fort Hudson, Elaine Williams and Dr. Amy Hogan-Moulton.
Memorial donations may be sent to the Derby Park Fund, Glens Falls National Bank, 3019 Route 4, Hudson Falls, NY 12839.
Rest in peace, Aunt Joan. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Jim, Mary Jane, Joanne – our heartfelt condolences and all of our love to you and your families. We are so sorry for your heartache. Aunt Joan was the best, always up for fun and welcoming. I loved that she and your dad were my Godparents. I always felt loved. May God bless her and all of you during these difficult days. Love,
Mary and Paul
Mary Jane,So sorry to hear of the loss of your Mom > Remember your mom fondly as a young kid in the neighborhood. Condolences to your families at Christmas. Kathy Frank Brown
Your mom Joan was the best. She was a joy! I miss her and love that her daughters and their husbands were there for her transition She is released from worry and suffering. I too, thank the staff of B wing at Fort Hudson for her care. She was/is a beautiful soul. So pretty at 93, ;so fragile and tough at the same time. Joan had a sense of humor that comes from intelligence. She will be a bright star up there to guide us.
Joanne, MaryJane, and Jim,
My memories of childhood are full of happy pictures of your Mom and family. Sending love and thoughts.
Joanne, MaryJane, and Jim,
My memories of childhood are full of happy moments on Lincoln and Elm Streets with the Toole family. Loved your Mom and Dad. They were so good to me.
Sending love and thoughts,
Jane Turner Thomson
Joanne and Scott
We are so sorry for your loss. We will keep you in our prayers this holiday season and please know our thoughts are with you.
TO THE JACK AND JOAN TOOLE FAMILY.
SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. JOAN WAS ALWAYS THE LIFE OF A PARTY. SHE IS THE LAST OF THE OLD LINCOLN ST MOMS TO PASS.
BRIEN AND I WOULD LIKE TO THANK THE TOOLE FAMILY FOR LISTING DERBY PARK AS A RECIEVER OF DONATIONS IN JOANS MEMORY TO DERBY PARK FUND.ONE MORE STEP IN BRINGING DERBY PARK BACK TO ITS GLORY DAYS. AGAIN SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS
BRIEN AND MIKE MORAN
To the entire Toole family,
Please accept my deepest sympathy for the loss of your Mom. She was a very gracious lady, who always had a smile and a laugh for me when I was at the house. She always had an extra plate for dinner, when I was hanging out with Jack and Jim. Lincoln Street will never be the same. She will be in our prayers. Dana and Cindy