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Rose P. Barney

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HUDSON FALLS – Rose P. Barney, 94, of Crowley Road, passed away on Saturday, May 4, 2019 at The Home Of The Good Shepherd in Moreau.

Born on February 28, 1925, in Lambton, Quebec, Canada, she was the daughter of the late Ernest and Alphonsine (Bilodeau) Paradis.

On February 2, 1963, she married Leonard Barney, Jr. at St. Mary’s Church in Hudson Falls. Rose and Leonard shared 51 years of marriage before his passing in 2014.

She was employed as a tester at Finch Pryun in Glens Falls and also did office work at Scott Paper and at Hollister’s in Hudson Falls.

Rose enjoyed bowling on several leagues, golfing, tending to her flower and vegetable gardens and traveling.  She also loved downhill skiing, which she did well into her 70’s.  Her family looked forward to her preserves, that she made for the Paradis family reunion raffle. 

In addition to her husband and her parents, Rose was predeceased by her brothers: Romeo Paradis, Maurice Paradis, Raoul Paradis, Franklin Paradis, and Louis Paradis; and her sisters: Cecile Paradis, Laurette (Paradis) Versus, and Jeanne (Paradis) Hamilton.

Survivors include her sisters-in-law Millie Paradis and Beverly Paradis, and several nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, great, great nieces and nephews and one great, great, great niece.

The family wishes to express their appreciation to the Home of the Good Shepherd, Community Hospice and to all of her caregivers, for the love and compassion they have given to Rose.

A Funeral Service will be conducted at 11 a.m.  on July 5, 2019, at Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls, Deacon David  Powers, officiating .  

The Rite of Committal will follow at St. Paul’s Cemetery in the town of Kingsbury.

The family suggests that memorial donations be made to Adirondack Save A Stray, 4880 Route 9 North, Corinth, NY  12822 or to SPCA, P.O. Box 171, Hudson Falls, NY  12839 or Community Hospice 171 Lawrence Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.

George R. Barnes

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BarnesHUDSON FALLS – George R. Barnes, 82, of Dean Road, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 30, 2016, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

Born on October 10, 1933 in Hensonville, NY, he was the son of the late Lambert and Extelsia (Haskell) Barnes.

George was a 1952 graduate of Granville High School.  Following his graduation, he enlisted in the US Navy and served during the Korean War as a Radio Mechanic.

On April 6, 1958, he married Nancy LaPan at St. Mary’s Church in Hudson Falls.

First out of the Navy, he took over his brother in law’s dairy farm in Hebron.   After selling the farm, he began a long career at General Electric, retiring after 30 years.

George loved keeping his hand in farming and along with his wife, moved to the LaPan family farm. He enjoyed being outside, which included hunting in the Catskills and fishing in the Adirondacks, walking in the woods and cutting firewood. George also enjoyed traveling in his RV, vacationing to the ocean and throughout the country, including Alaska and Hawaii.  He also was an avid NASCAR follower.

George was known for wheeling and dealing.  He would buy and sell anything with a motor including cars and boats.  He also loved to help his children work on their homes.  His kids called him MacGyver, because he could fix anything with anything.  George was an excellent carpenter, creating beautiful furniture from the wood he cut in his wood lot.  He also enjoyed playing cards, including pinochle, cribbage and pitch.  He was very social.  Most of all, he loved doing activities with his wife, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his three sisters, Barbara Marchaland, Maie Juckett and Catherine Goodspeed, an infant brother and a grandson, Nigel Hodkinson.

Survivors include his loving wife of 57 years, Nancy Barnes of Hudson Falls; his six children, Kathleen Moench and her husband, Douglas of Latham, Karen Rose and her husband, Gordon of Fort Washington, PA, Ann Hodkinson and her husband, Albert of Fort Washington, PA, Mary Heydrick and her husband, John of Hudson Falls, Robert Barnes and his wife, Donna of MA and Timothy Barnes and his companion, Barbara of Hudson Falls; his eight grandchildren, Samantha Moench, Alexander and Nathaniel Rose, Trevor Hodkinson, Robert and Ryan Barnes, Elizabeth Natale and Katelyn Barnes; his four great grandchildren, Sean, Hailey, Connor and Landon Barnes; two brothers, Edgar Barnes and his wife, Marion of Granville and Ronald Barnes and his wife, Barbara of Marathon, NY; his sister, Elaine Menapace and her husband, Richard of Cortland; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Friends may call on Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.

Funeral services will follow the calling hours at 7 p.m. on Thursday, at the funeral home, with the Reverend Thomas Babiuch, officiating.

The Rite of Committal with full military honors will be conducted at 12 noon on Friday, February 5, 2016 at the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery in the town of Stillwater.

Following the graveside service, everyone is welcome to the family home at 189 Dean Road in Hudson Falls.

Memorial donations may be sent to High Peaks Hospice and Palliative Care, 79 Glenwood Ave, Queensbury, NY 12804

Leonard J. Barney, Jr.

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HUDSON FALLS – Leonard J. Barney, Jr., 89, of Crowley Road, passed away at his home, on Thursday, February 27, 2014.

Born on April 24, 1924 in Hudson Falls, he was the son of the late Leonard J. and Helene (Flynn) Barney, Sr.

Leonard attended Hudson Falls High School and at the age of 17, enlisted in the United States Marine Corp to fight for his country in World War II.

On February 2, 1963, he married Rose Paradise at St. Mary’s Church in Hudson Falls.

For over 50 years, Leonard worked at Duplex Construction.  He was a very talented and meticulous cabinet maker.

Survivors include his loving wife, Rose Paradise of Hudson Falls; his sister, Connie DePalo of Hudson Falls; five cousins; several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 8, 2014, at St. Mary’s/St. Paul’s Church in Hudson Falls, with Father Thomas Babiuch, pastor, officiating.

The Rite of Committal will be in the spring at St. Paul’s Cemetery in the town of Kingsbury.

The family suggests that memorial donations be made to Adirondack Save A Stray, 4880 Route 9 North, Corinth, NY  12822 or to SPCA, P.O. Box 171, Hudson Falls, NY  12839.