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H GLENS FALLS – Kaye (Ross) Salmonson, 70, of Bluebird Road, passed away at her home, surrounded by her loving family and friends, on Friday, May 8, 2015, after a short illness.
Born on November 15, 1944 in Whitehall, she was the daughter of Marguerite (Saunders) Ross and the late Robert Ross, Sr.
Kaye was a graduate of Whitehall High School and then continued her education at the School of Cosmetology in Albany. She worked as a hairdresser in Ticonderoga for many years.
On July of 1970, Kaye married Perry Salmonson in Whitehall. After the marriage, her husband built a home in South Glens Falls and added a parlor in the basement so she could do hair at home and also take care of her children. Kaye also worked at Barber’s Market formerly in South Glens Falls and finally ended her working career at Angio Dynamics in Queensbury. Every month she enjoyed meeting her friends from Angio for catching up on their lives.
She enjoyed knitting and crocheting afghans, hats and scarves for family and friends. Kaye also used her creativity and made several afghans for the South High Marathon Dance. In the last 15 years, Kaye took up painting and was known to paint on just about anything. Some of her creations were on birdhouses, mailboxes and dishes. She was a very generous person and gave away many of her beautiful paintings. For the past six years, Kaye along with her brother, Edward, devoted herself fulltime to the loving care of her mother, Marguerite, in Whitehall.
Besides her father, Kaye was predeceased by her son, Lloyd Salmonson, and her brother, Donald Ross.
Survivors include her daughter, Carla Salmonson of Gansevoort; her ex-husband and good friend, Perry Salmonson of Gansevoort; her mother, Marguerite Ross; her two brothers, Edward Ross of Whitehall and Robert Ross and his wife, Sandra of Milford, Delaware; as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Friends may call on Wednesday, from 5 to 7 p.m., and on Thursday, from 11 to 12 p.m., at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street, in Hudson Falls.
The Funeral Service will be conducted Thursday, at 12 (Noon), following the calling hours, at the funeral home, with The Reverend Paul Dufford, officiating.
The burial will follow at Southside Cemetery in the town of Moreau.
Memorial donations in memory of Kaye may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
Carla,
Your mom was a unique and wonderful person. We will miss her kind and generous presence In Whitehall. We are truly sorry for your loss.
John & Linda Maloney
May she always be given the warmth and love of the lord thru eternity. I will miss her smile, wit, laughter, and kindness forever.
With all my love (Donnie) Dom
Kaye was a very caring person and loving daughter to her mom!! I have several of her painted pieces that I love and will cherish! Kaye would also make doggie bones and gave my dog Buddy many of them! Heaven has gained an “ANGEL”!! Love, Debbie
Kaye was an inspiration to me. She was a kind generous spirit. She brightened up the room. She stood up for what she believed in. She literally stood up for we girls at Angio and tried to make things better. God bless her family in this difficult time.
Rest in peace I also worked with Kaye at angio it was nice working with you she was nice to everyone who knew her
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John Skeensboro 05072015
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Dear Carlia ,,
We have lived across the street from your Mom for the last 19 years and I will truly miss her she was like a second Mom to me and a very close friend. I will miss her smile ,her laugh, and her sprit. She was truly and kind loving women , that I feel honored to have had in my life and I will cherish my memories of her. Our thoughts and prayer’s go out to you and your family. So very sorry for your loss.
I would like to quote “Recipe for an Amazing Woman – Start with faith and honesty. Mix in pure humility. Add strength of character that rises above the stress of life’s surprises. Fold in personality. Toss with generosity. Pour in love from a heart that’s true…. Yield one terrific amazing woman”: Kaye Ross Salmonson, God bless you! Carla, your Florida Family is here to support you in any way you may need as well as praying for you. Love, Sheila & Boys
Perry and Carla, My sister called and gave me this awful news. Kaye was a special person to all who she befriended. I know that all those who worked with her, were filled with admiration. She leaves behind many broken hearts, but there is no doubt that she is in a place that is reserved only for those who have lived such a gracious life. I wish for you all the strength you need to guide you at this terrible time in your life.