Michael Patrick Hamblin

FORT ANN- Our beloved, Michael Patrick Hamblin, known as Mike, passed away at his home in Fort Ann, surrounded by those most dear to him, the evening of Sunday, August 18th, 2024. Born in Little Falls, NY on November 19th, 1949, to his late parents Francis Harland Hamblin and Catherine Mary (Monahan) Hamblin.

Mike was a 1967 graduate of St. Mary’s Academy in Glens Falls, NY. Following high school, he chose to fulfill his American duty and joined the US Army and went on to serve his time in Germany. After serving for three and half years he came back and completed his degree in Applied Science at Adirondack Community College. Kickstarting his 38-year career Mike was owner/operator at Environmental Comfort Systems prior to his employment at Kamyr Industries. And subsequently, with the NYS DOCCS, as a plant superintendent B where he retired from Great Meadow Correctional Facility, after 17 years.

In 1973 Mike first met Carol at ACC. He loved to tell the story of when he first laid eyes on her. As she was coming down the stairs into the student center, in his words  “she was incredibly beautiful in her pink hat” and thought “how wonderful of a girl she must be”. They were married two years later, on August 17th, 1975. Mike was completely devoted to his best friend, Carol Hamblin for the past 49 years during which they welcomed four children and nine grandchildren.

Mike is survived by his wife, Carol E. Hamblin [Owens]; siblings, Francis W. Hamblin (Celia), John V. Hamblin (Patti) and Karen C. Barrett; his four children, Elizabeth C. (Michael) Dean, Francis H. Hamblin, Shanna L. (Mario) Nicoletti, Christine M. (Cody) McNorton and nine grandchildren, Heath L. Dean, Carolyn R. Dean, Lorenzo Nicoletti, Bradley J. Dean, Troy A. LaValley-McNorton, Charlotte E. Dean, Giada G. Nicoletti, Carrington A. McNorton, Adeline M. McNorton as well as their adored fur-daughter English Shepherd, Sally Hamblin.

In addition to his parents, Catherine M. (Monahan) and Francis H. Hamblin, Mike was predeceased by his brother Brian J. Hamblin as well as infant sister.

Mike enjoyed many things such as playing his guitar, both solo and in bands, sharing his love for folk, bluegrass and an array of other genres with any and all other music enthusiasts at Grumbellies (Fort Ann). He participated in several local pool leagues such as at Mernies (Fort Ann) and the American Legion (Hudson Falls). The company with which he shared these interests was the most valued to him.

Mike was a great man who was deeply devoted to his wife, children and grandchildren. He was most often described as funny, passionate, clever, patriotic, witty, light-hearted and easy-going. Just an all-around great guy who had such an immense zest for life. He led by example and was a supportive role model and mentor to many. His legacy will forever live on through the countless lives he touched and the lessons he taught us.

Mike/Dad/Uncle Mike/Grandpa/Papa, we will mourn you but, because of the life you chose to live we can celebrate every minute we were able to enjoy with you. Thank you for being the best man any of us could have asked for.

We will see you again.

The Hamblin family wishes to extend a sincere thank you to the many physicians, nurses and staff from the different offices that helped take care of Mike through this journey, as well as a few other specific businesses that went above and beyond with their prayers and overall kindness.

-Oncologist, Dr. Gillani, and team, at C.R. Wood Cancer Center, Glens Falls Hospital;

-Dr. Aarons, Laurie Dennison, and Marissa Chaffee providers with Irongate Family Practice, Glens Falls;

-Orthopaedic Oncologist, Dr. DiCaprio and team, Albany Medical Center, Albany;

-Thoracic Surgeon, Dr Hosanah and team, Albany Medical Center, Albany;

-All members of the Fort Ann Rescue Squad, Fort Ann;

-Nurses, LPNs, social workers with High Peaks Hospice Inc, Glens Falls;

-Carleton Funeral Home Inc, Hudson Falls;

-Employees of Toadflax Nursery LLC, South Glens Falls;

-M. Rahal Jewelers, South Glens Falls;

Friends may call on Sunday, August 25^th 2024 from 1:00-3:00pm at Carleton Funeral Home Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls, with funeral services to follow the calling hours

Details regarding a gathering to celebrate Mike will be given at that time.

A tree will be planted at the Fort Ann Rescue Squad in honor of Mike. He specifically asked that any memorial donations be made to the Fort Ann Rescue Squad because of the immense impact all the members had on our family.