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Albert “John” Hunt

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HuntMilitary HuntFORT EDWARD – Albert “John” Hunt, 74, of Spruce Street, passed away peacefully, Sunday, April 25, 2016, at Glens Falls Hospital. 

Born on July 23, 1941 in Bennington, VT, he was the son of the late Samuel and Eva (McMurray) Hunt.

After attending high school, John enlisted in the United States Army as an armored truck vehicle mechanic, during the Korean War.  John was very proud to have served his country for six years.

He worked for Decora in Fort Edward for 15 years and then began his construction career, working at various companies in the area.

John was a “jack of all trades” and “master if none”.  He was a hard worker and could build or fix anything.  He constructed homes in the area and fixed many cars for his family and friends.   John enjoyed camping with his family.   He also was known as a jokester and could beat just about anyone in pool.     John was a straight shooter who told it like it was and never held back.  Most importantly, John loved his family and his dog, “Lady”.  He could be caught feeding his dog home cooked meals while he ate a cup of soup.

Besides his parents, John was predeceased by his siblings, Ruth, Pauline, Rita, Clark, Jr., and his step-daughter, Barbie.

Survivors include his four loving children, John Hunt and his companion, Tammy Ingalls of Schuylerville, Sheryl Havens and her companion, Steve Smith of Fort Edward, Tina Patrick and her husband, Jerry of Cossayuna, Grace Saville and her husband, Peter of Fort Ann; John’s companion of 35 years, Barbara Harrington of Fort Edward; the mother of his children, Shirley Hunt of Fort Edward; his step sons, Kevin Dickinson of Fort Edward and Gary Harrington of Fort Edward; his seven grandchildren, John Hunt, Jr. of Schuylerville, Lawrence Havens of Fort Edward, Amanda Havens of Madison, Wisconsin, Megan Patrick of Salem, Nicole Patrick of Cossayuna, Hunter Saville of Fort Ann, Olivia Saville of Fort Ann; three great grandchildren, Owen, Orion and Jaxson; his brother, Arthur Hunt of White Creek; as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Friends may call on Thursday, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street, in Hudson Falls. 

The Funeral Service will be conducted at 1:00 pm., on Thursday, following the calling hours, at the funeral home.

Burial will follow at Union Cemetery in the town of Fort Edward.

Memorial donations in memory of John may be made to Guiding Eyes for the Blind, Attn: Internet Processing, 611 Granite Springs Road Yorktown Heights, NY 10598.

Sandy L. Catone

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CatoneHUDSON FALLS – Sandy L. Catone, 57, of Mosher Lane, went into the arms of the Lord on Sunday, January 17, 2016 at the Glens Falls Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.

Born on December 18, 1958 in Glens Falls, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Shiralee (Richmond) McCrea.

Sandy was a graduate of Fort Edward High School and on March 13, 1976 she married LeRoy Catone, Sr., in Hudson Falls.

She loved children and ran a day care center at her home where she provided wonderful care and attention to all the children that entered her door.  Sandy enjoyed watching football, especially the Hudson Falls Tigers, also NASCAR racing, with her favorite racer being Number 88, Dale Earnhardt, Jr.  She had a green thumb, growing healthy vegetable gardens from which she made her own tomato sauce.  Sandy loved cooking and would often cook for gatherings at the Gospel Lighthouse Church.  She liked taking rides on her pontoon boat on Stewarts Pond and the Hudson River.  Sandy was on a bowling league where she would bowl with her friends and had a knack for decorating for the holidays. She enjoyed helping her husband and sons in the garage and loved her dogs, Jack, Bear and Copper and her cat, Koda. She also loved to crochet but her favorite activity was spoiling her six grandchildren.

Besides her parents, Sandy was predeceased by her brother, Robert Monroe.

Survivors include her loving husband of 40 years, LeRoy Catone, Sr. of Hudson Falls; her three children, LeRoy Catone, Jr. and his wife, Laura of Whitehall, Patricia May Catone of Hudson Falls and Matt Catone and his girlfriend, Karyn Cassidy of Hudson Falls; her six grandchildren, LeRoy III, Damien, Autumn and Lukas Catone, Jonathan Bennett and Noel Dickinson; her sister, Beth Shields and her husband, Virgil of Hudson Falls; her extended family, Misty Dickinson and her husband of Argyle and Gabriella Istudor and her husband, Alin Popescu of Chicago, Illinois;  as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Friends may call on Thursday, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street, in Hudson Falls.

The funeral service will follow the calling hours at 5 p.m., at the funeral home, with the Reverend William Kenna, officiating.

Burial will be in the spring, at Moss Street Cemetery in the town of Kingsbury.

Memorial donations in memory of Sandy may be made to the American Heart Association, 4 Atrium Dr. #100, Albany, NY 12205 or the American Kidney Fund 11921 Rockville Pike, Suite 300 Rockville, MD 20852.

Walter N. Austin

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AustinFORT EDWARD – Walter N. Austin, 85, of Fort Edward, passed away comfortably at the Glens Falls Hospital, with his family by his side on Tuesday, January 12, 2016, after a long illness.

Born on April 1, 1930 in Schenectady, he was the son of the late Elmer and Florence Austin.

Following graduation from Glens Falls High School, Walter enlisted in the United States Navy.   After his discharge, he married Virginia Dickinson on December 23, 1951 at the Hudson Falls United Methodist Church.

Walter began his working career at Finch and Pruyn, but was employed as an auto mechanic for most of his life.  He worked for many local shops and owned several of his own.

Walter loved being around people and was willing to help anyone in need.   He was an easy going man that got along with everyone he met.  Walter was an avid hunter and fisherman who also enjoyed bowling and making maple syrup.  In his younger years, he loved to dance and play the guitar.

Beside his parents, Walter was predeceased by his daughters, Sharon Austin Frey and Cindy Lou Otis, his son, Kevin Austin and his sister, Ruth Bovee.

Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Virginia Austin of Fort Edward; his three children, Don Austin of Fort Edward, Edwin Austin and his partner, Diane McLean of Gansevoort and Deborah Ausitn and her fiancé, James LaCourse of East Montpellier, VT; several grandchildren, great grandchildren and great, great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews.

Friends may call on Saturday from 12 to 1 p.m. at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.

Funeral Services will follow the calling hour at 1 p.m. at the funeral home, with the Rev. Derek Hansen, pastor of the Hudson Falls United Methodist Church, officiating.

Burial will be at a later date in Moss Street Cemetery.

The family suggests that memorial donations be made to the American Cancer Society, 959 Mt Royal Plaza, State Route 9, Queensbury, NY 12804.

Nancy Fredrica Ida (Alberti) Ulrich

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QUEENSBURY – Nancy Fredrica Ida (Alberti) Ulrich, 54, of Queensbury, passed away Saturday, November 21, 2015, at Glens Falls Hospital.

Born December 8, 1960 in Tarrytown, she was the daughter of Frederica Elsie Ulrich and the late Anthony Joseph Alberti.

Nancy was a graduate of Fairleigh Dickinson University, Bernard Baruch College and also continued her education at Drexel University.  Nancy was a lifelong learner who took many courses throughout her life.    She lived, worked and traveled throughout the United States and the world.  Nancy was very proud to have worked in Global Continuing Medical Education for New York Medical College.

Nancy enjoyed photography, landscape design, and plants.  She also loved traveling throughout the world and treasured all the people she encountered along the way.  Nancy’s always had her pets.  She cherished her dogs, Muffin, Lindsay, Kai, Jarrod, Alex, Callee and Shai, her cats, Tiger, Tessa, Demi, Nikos and Phoebe, her many birds, rabbits and all other God’s creatures.   Nancy was an avid reader and a talented jewelry maker.  She enjoyed gardening, studying meteorology and horseback riding.

Nancy was a creative, curious person who loved to learn.  She was funny, a strong survivor and very organized.  She also was a collector of pottery, glass, rocks, items from nature, candles and artwork from her travels.

Nancy was very thankful for all those who stood by her throughout her illness.

There are no services scheduled.

Arrangements are under the care of the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.

Ted Meade

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MeadeSOUTH GLENS FALLS – Theodore F. Meade, 86, of South Glens Falls, passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2015.

Born on July 27, 1928, in Hudson Falls, he was the son of the late Claude F. and Helen (Stalker) Meade.

Ted attended Hudson Falls School.  He then served his country during World War II in the United States Army.

On July 25, 1948, he married Betty J. Dickinson at the Hudson Falls United Methodist Church.  She passed away on March 2, 2002, after 53 years of marriage.

He worked for NIBCO for 34 years, until his retirement.

Ted enjoyed golfing, snowmobiling, bowling and NASCAR.  Most of all, Ted loved his family.

Others who predeceased him were his dad, Harold Stanton and his brothers John F. Meade and William Stanton.

Ted is survived by his six children, Donna Palmer and her husband, Ralph of Queensbury, Daniel Meade and his wife, Linda of Palm Bay, Fl, Christine Lyons and her husband, Nelson of Hudson Falls, Peggy Mattison and her husband Gary of Moreau, Michael Meade and his wife, Helen of Corinth and Peter Meade and his wife, Marie of Efland, NC; Thirteen grandchildren, Dawn Lyons Gosline, Daniel Meade, Jr., Theodore S. Meade, Denise Lyons Sundin, Desmond Lyons, Shawn Palmer, Christopher Mattison, Jamie Mattison Stratton, Brian Palmer, John Meade, Tiffany Meade Garnsey, Heather A. Meade and Mark F. Meade; 20 great grandchildren; 1 great-great grandchild; his sisters, Alice “Betty” Viger and her husband, Al of Easton, Jeanne VanAcker and her husband, Ed of East Greenbush and Mary Martuscello of Glens Falls; his sisters in law, Rita Porteous of Fort Ann, Sarah “Sally” Gleason of South Glens Falls, Virginia “Ginny” Hill of Fenimore and Linda Stanton of Queensbury; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

At his request , services will be private.

Ted’s family would like to give special thanks to the staff on B Wing at the Fort Hudson Health Care Facility for their compassionate care of Ted and his family.

Memorial donations may be sent to the Moreau Emergency Squad, 1583 U.S. Rte 9, Fort Edward, NY 12828.

Dorothy L. Gordon

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HUDSON FALLS – Dorothy L. Gordon, 72, of Liberty Place, went into the arms of the Lord on Sunday, October 19, 2014, at the Glens Falls Hospital, after a courageous battle with cancer.

 Born on Feb. 14, 1942 in Whitehall, she was the daughter of Armand and Ethel (Gandrow) Gordon.

Miss Gordon worked with the mentally disabled in this area for 10 years.

She was a communicant of St. Mary’s/St. Paul’s Church in Hudson Falls and was a member of the Rosary Altar Society and the Hudson Falls American Legion Post 574 Auxiliary.

Her greatest joys were her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

She enjoyed playing the guitar, singing (yodeling being a favorite), dancing, doing handiwork, and spending time with her church.

Besides her parents, she was predeceased by, two brothers, Mickey Gordon and Richard Gordon, her sister, Patricia Guinup.

Survivors include one daughter, Kathy Meade of Arkansas; three grandchildren, Kevin Dickinson, II, Kimberly Dickinson and Heather Meade; eight great grandchildren; three sisters, Virginia Bloch and her husband, Bernie, of Albuquerque, NM, Ethel Phillips of Moriahville and Alice Myers of Schenectady; five brothers, Thomas Gordon and his wife, Elaine of Idaho, William Gordon of Schenectady, Armand Gordon, Charles Gordon and his wife, Patricia, of Rotterdam and David Gordon and his wife, Joyce of Scotia; 42 nieces and nephews and several cousins.

Friends may call from 9 to 10:00 am on Saturday, November 8, 2014, at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main St., Hudson Falls.

A Funeral Mass will follow at 11 a.m. on Saturday, at St. Mary’s/St. Paul’s Church, on the park, in Hudson Falls.

In lieu of flowers Dorothy’s family suggests memorial donations be made to the Fort Edward Rescue Squad, Inc., P.O. Box 226, Fort Edward, NY 12828 or the American Heart Association,959 Route 9, Mount Royal Plaza, Queensbury, NY 12804.

Helen Patrecia “Pat” Havens

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SOUTH GLENS FALLS – Helen Patrecia “Pat” Havens, 78, of Harrison Avenue, went home to the Lord with her family by her side, at her home, on Tuesday, December 17, 2013.

Born on August 22, 1935 in Fenimore, she was the daughter of the late John J. and Helen (Lapointe) Dickinson, Sr.

 In 1953, Pat graduated from Hudson Falls High School.

On August 31, 1958, she married Asher Havens at the Hudson Falls United Methodist Church.   He passed away in 1995.

For ten years, Pat was a cashier at the former Joy Store in South Glens Falls.   After the store’s closing, she was employed at NAMIC for almost five years and then until 2002, Pat was a cashier at the Hannaford Supermarket in Queensbury.

She attended the South Glens Falls United Methodist Church and was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Hudson Falls American Legion Post #574.

Pat loved being around her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren.   She enjoyed swimming in her pool and traveling with her best friend, Marion Doyle.

Besides her parents and husband, she was predeceased by her two infant children, Angel Lynn, died in 1968 and Adam Spencer, who died in 1967, her brothers, Myron Dickinson, John James, Jr., Thomas Dickinson; her sisters, Betty Jane Meade, Lorraine Jenkins; and her sister in law, Angela Dickinson

Survivors include her seven children, Asher S. Havens, II and his wife, Diana of Claremore, OK, Patrecia-Anne T. Jackson and her husband, Bill of Framingham, MA, Andrew S. Havens and his wife, Tracy of South Glens Falls, Anthony S. Havens and his wife, Suzanne of South Glens Falls, Aaron S. Havens and his wife, Stephanie of Tucson, AZ, Adam S. Havens and his wife, Annette of Syracuse and Alicemarie L. Johnston and her husband, Curt of South Glens Falls; her 14 grandchildren, Asher S. Havens, III,  Jolene M. Havens, Casey L. Jackson, Zachary C. Havens, Andrew S. Havens, II, Anthony P. Jackson, Sabrina L. Havens, Nicholas J. Havens, Brianna P. Jackson, Alec S. Havens, Tyler A. Havens, Alison S. Havens, Ian T. Johnson and Chadwick M. Havens; her great grandchildren, Alourah S. Havens, Asher S. Havens, IV, Hannah M. Burch and Andrew S. Havens, Mackenzie Burch, Jack Wolf, Emma I. Havens, Adrian Havens, Sierra Shannon, Cheyanne Shannon;her three sisters, Rita Porteous of Fort Ann, Sally Gleason of South Glens Falls and Ginny Hill of Fenimore; her brother in law, Ted Meade of South Glens Falls; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

There will be no calling hours.

A Memorial Service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., on Saturday, at the South Glens Falls United Methodist Church, 15 Maplewood Parkway in South Glens Falls.

Burial will be at Union Cemetery in the town of Fort Edward.

The family suggests that memorial donations be made to South Glens Falls United Methodist Church, 15 Maplewood Parkway, South Glens Falls, New York 12803, or Community Hospice, 445 New Karner Road, Albany, New York 12205.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.

Nicoletta “Nickie” Piscitelli

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Piscitelli RescanHUDSON FALLS – Nicoletta “Nickie” Piscitelli, 91, of Maple Street, passed away peacefully in her sleep Saturday, October 19, 2013, at her home.
Born December 16, 1921 in the Fenimore, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Vincenza (Sciancalepore) Battiste.
Nickie owned and operated Mike’s Grocery from 1941 to today. She was famous for her May Baskets and penny candy. Generations of school kids would travel miles to see Nickie and enjoy her candy.
She was a communicant of St. Mary’s St Paul’s Church. Her store was her life.
Besides her parents and her husband Michael, Nickie is predeceased by a daughter, Maria Vincenza Piscitelli and a brother, Carl Battiste.
Survivors include her children, Anthony Piscitelli and his wife, Marcy of Saratoga Springs, Teresa Piscitelli Dickinson and her husband, Peter of Glens Falls, Mary Vincenza Yoshimoto and Jeff McNeil of Hudson Falls; her grandchildren, Kathryn Piscitelli Frank, Michael Piscitelli, Steven Piscitelli, Michele Dickinson Wescott, Christopher Dickinson, Dean Yoshimoto and Kristy Brennan; her great grandchildren, Zachary Frank, Nicholas Frank, Evan Piscitelli, Allison Piscitelli, Taylor Wescott, Jayce Dickinson, Madyson and McKenna Brennan, Eddie and Baxter Yoshimoto, her brother and sisters, Phillip Battiste and his wife , Grace of Hudson Falls, Mary Cortese of Hudson Falls, Rose McKenna and her husband, Ted of Binghamton; as well as many nieces nephews and cousins.
Family and friends may call on Wednesday, October 23, 2013, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc. 68 Main Street, Hudson Falls.
A funeral mass will be conducted on Thursday, October 24, 2013, at 11 a.m. at St. Mary’s St Paul’s Church, on the park in Hudson Falls with the Rev Thomas Babiuch, pastor, officiating.
The Rite of Committal will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Fort Edward.
Donations in memory of Nickie may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Nickie will miss all of her special friends, big and small, you know who you are!

Lorraine Norma Jenkins

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Jenkins, LorraineFENIMORE & HUDSON FALLS – Lorraine Norma Jenkins, 91, formerly of Fenimore and Hudson Falls, passed away peacefully on Sunday April 28, 2013, at Glens Falls Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.

 Born on October 28, 1921, in Fenimore, she was the daughter of John J. and Helen (LaPoint) Dickinson Sr.    After graduating from Hudson Falls High School, on August 24, 1940, she married the love of her life, Preston L. Jenkins.  Together they owned and operated Jenkins Used Auto parts until their retirement in 1977.

 Family was by far the most important thing in Lorraine’s life.  She cherished every moment spent with them.  She looked forward to Sunday dinners, family parties and just talking and reminiscing about the past. 

 Besides her parents, Lorraine was predeceased in death by her husband, Preston L. Jenkins; two daughters Patricia Lee Jenkins, Lois Jeanne Willis; sister, Betty Meade;  a “Special” sister, Angela  Dickinson; her brothers, John Dickinson, Myron Dickinson, and Thomas Dickinson; and grandchildren, Michael Willis, Misty Willis, and Nicole Jenkins.

 She is survived by eight loving children; Florence Beecher and her husband, Michael of South Glens Falls, Preston L Jenkins Jr. and his wife, Mary of South Glens Falls, Catherine Fleming and her husband Ken of Glens Falls, Lorry Malan and her husband, John of Hudson Falls, Albert Jenkins of West Fort Ann, Timothy Jenkins and his wife, Cindy of Fort Ann, Trudi Moyer and her husband, Douglas of South Glens Falls, and Beth Simpson and her husband, Vincent of Philmont; a son in law, Charles Willis;  her sisters, Rita Porteous, Sally Gleason, Patricia Havens, and Virginia Hill; and brother in law, Theodore Meade. 

 Lorraine was the proud and loving grandmother to thirty two grandchildren, sixty (soon to be 61) great-grandchildren and ten (soon to be 11) great-great grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

 Friends may call today (Monday) from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.

 Funeral Services will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Jeffrey Stratton, pastor of South Glens Falls United Methodist Church, officiating.

 Burial will follow at Union Cemetery in the town of Fort Edward.

 Lorraine’s family suggests that memorial donations be made to the Fort Edward Rescue Squad, Inc., P.O. Box 226, Fort Edward, NY or the Hudson Falls American Legion Post 574, Pearl St., Hudson Falls, NY  12839.

 Condolences may be left by visiting www.carletonfuneralhome.net.