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GLENS FALLS – Patrick “Ace” Clear, 59, of Glens Falls died unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at Glens Falls Hospital. He was born on March 19, 1965, in Glens Falls and was a Hudson Falls native and son of the late James Belden Clear, Sr. and Katherine (Corsall) Clear.

Ace was a 1984 graduate of Hudson Falls High School. After graduation, he went to work at Decora paper and later for Fynch Pruyn where he worked for the past 25 years. On March 18, 2016, Pat married Rose Brancati in Hudson Falls where the two have lived in Glens Falls for the past 9 years.

Ace was an avid sportsman and loved hunting, fishing and ice fishing. He always looked forward to fall, spending time at hunting camp with his friends, where they have a made a lifetime of memories. Pat was always happy helping his friends and family, whatever the circumstance. He was a loyal man. He enjoyed a side job servicing pools in his free time which he liked calling “Aqua Clear Pools” with his lifelong friend Jagger. Ace was a sports fan and was a staunch supporter of the San Francisco 49ers and the New York Yankees.

In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by a brother, James Clear; a special uncle, Joseph Corsall; and his grandparents.

He is survived by his wife, Rose M. Clear and her daughter, Denise, all of Glens Falls; his special grandson, Dominick, his “Little Buddy”; his brothers and sisters, Vivian and Larry LaRose of Moreau, Paulette and Henry Pelkey of South Glens Falls, Marianne Rourke of Queensbury, and Joe and Lisa Clear of Fort Edward; his sister in law, Jill Clear of Moreau; and many nieces and nephews and a lot of very special friends.

Friends may call from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at St. Mary’s/ St. Paul’s Catholic Church, on the park in Hudson Falls, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by the Rev. Desmond Rossi, Pastor. Rite of committal will take place in the spring in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Fort Edward.

Following service, a celebration of life will be held at the American Legend, 72 Pearl Street in Hudson Falls between 1 and 5 p.m.

Memorial donations may be made in his name to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 6704, Hagerstown, MD 21741.

SOUTH GLENS FALLS – Gloria L. Clear, 90, of South Glens Falls, passed away, after a brief illness on Wednesday, June 13, 2018, at her home with her family by her side.

Born on August 8, 1927 in Fort Edward, she was the daughter of the late Gerald S. “Bucky” and Anne A. (Brown) Lewis.

Gloria graduated in 1944 from Fort Edward High School and continued her education at Oneonta State University, receiving her Bachelors in Education.  Following her graduation, Gloria began her teaching career at Fort Edward, where she taught for eight years.   For 36 years, from 1956 until her retirement in 1992, she worked as a second grade teacher in Hudson Falls.  Gloria not only gave back by teaching children, but also volunteered with Widow Persons Service in Glens Falls and the Moreau Community Center.   She was also a member of the Hudson Falls Retired Teachers Association and the New York State Retired Teachers Association.

Teaching and her family filled her life.  Gloria loved family birthday parties and Sunday dinners.  She was so very proud of her daughter, her grandchildren and great grandchildren.  Gloria spent many hours watching her grandchildren’s sporting events and cheering them on.  She also loved hosting pool parties, cookouts and end of the year parties with her students.

Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her husbands, George “John” LaFarr, Howard Barrick and George “Duke” Clear.

Survivors include her daughter, Ellen McEntee and her husband, Glenn of South Glens Falls; her grandchildren, Cory McEntee and his wife, Genevieve of Fairfax, Virginia, Kara Wescott and her husband, Robert, Jr., Kelly Bush and her husband, Raymond of Newcomb and Keri McEntee and her significant other, Jeremy Brown of Fairbanks, Alaska; her great grandchildren, Jessica West, Hannah West, Taylor Wescott, Eric Ladd, Jr., Taylor Bush, Riley Bush, Brady McEntee, Garrett McEntee and Jordan McEntee; her sisters, Gerryanne Spring of Ogdensburg and Lynn Shea and her husband, Tom of Atlanta, Georgia; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and her faithful K9 companion, Sissy.

Friends may call on Sunday, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.

The family suggests that memorial donations be made to the Moreau Community Center, 144 Main Street, South Glens Falls, NY 12803.

Gloria’s family would like to thank the staff at the Glens Falls Hospital Tower 2, the C.R. Wood Cancer Center and Community Hospice for all their care and compassion.

QUEENSBURY – James B. Clear, 60, of Algonquin Drive, went into the arms of the Lord, on Tuesday, September 12, 2017, at his home, surrounded by his loving family and friends.

Born on February 13, 1957, in Glens Falls, he was the son of the late James and Katherine Clear.

James was a 1975 graduate of Hudson Falls High School.  Following his graduation, he enlisted in the United States Army, where he proudly served his country.

On March 9, 1985, he married Jill Weir, at St. Mary’s/St. Paul’s Church in Hudson Falls.

James worked as a Paper Technical Specialist for Chemtreat, based in Glen Allen, Virginia.

He was a communicant of St. Mary’s/St. Paul’s Church in Hudson Falls.

James enjoyed boating anywhere he could bring his fishing pole and camping with his family. He was active in youth baseball and the travel league with his son, Todd.  Most of all, James loved his family, they were the center of his life.

He is survived by his loving wife of 32 years, Jill Clear of Queensbury, his two children, Katie Davies and her husband, Tom of Ballston Lake and Todd Clear of Queensbury; he was a proud grandfather of Sean James Davies; his siblings, Vivian and Larry LaRose, Paulette and Henry Pelkey, Marianne Rourke, Patrick and Rose Clear and Joseph and Lisa Clear; his special uncle, Joseph Corsall; his three lifelong friends, Mike and Arlene Archambault and Paul Van Arsdal.

Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Monday, September 18, 2017 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 the town of Fort Edward.

Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

LAKE GEORGE – Katherine “Kay” (Corsall) Clear, 85, formerly of Hudson Falls and more recently of Lake George, passed away peacefully in her sleep, at her home on Saturday, December 20, 2014.

 Born on July 7, 1929, in Fort Edward, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Pauline (Massaro) Corsall.

 Kay grew up in Fort Edward and received her high school diploma from Fort Edward Union Free High School.

On August 19, 1951, she married James B. Clear at St. Joseph’s Church in Fort Edward. After 34 wonderful years of marriage, he passed away on April 17, 1985.

Kay’s Italian heritage and her faith were very important to her.   She was a wonderful Italian cook and loved to solve puzzles and word searches. Kay also enjoyed watching old movies and listening to the Three Tenors. She loved living at the Village, where she attended many social gatherings. Kay cherished the wonderful memories that were made with her friends.   She was fortunate to be able to stay at home to raise her six children. She was a loving mom, grandmother and great grandmother and will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

Besides her parents and husband, she was predeceased by her sister, Carmel Parisi.

Kay is survived by her six children, Vivian LaRose and her husband, Larry, Sr. of Fort Edward, Paulette Pelkey and her husband Henry of South Glens Falls, Marianne Rourke of Clark Summit, PA, Jim Clear and his wife, Jill of Queensbury, Patrick Clear and his significant other, Rose Brancati of Lake Luzerne and Joseph Clear of Fort Edward; six grandchildren, Dan Rourke and his wife, Katie, Larry LaRose, Jr. and his wife, Liz, Heather Kuehl and her husband, Brian, Katy Clear and her fiancé, Tom, Todd Clear and Austin Clear; four great grandchildren, Kaelyn Rourke, Kendall Rourke, Jackson LaRose and Riley Kuehl; one sister, Connie Barber and her husband, Ray of Lake George; her brother Joseph Corsall and his wife, Elaine of Fort Edward; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Friends may call on Tuesday, December 23, 2014, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.

Funeral services will follow on Tuesday at 6 p.m. at the funeral home, with the Reverend Thomas Babiuch, officiating.

Rite of Committal will be in the spring at St. Mary’s Cemetery in the Town of Fort Edward.

Donations may be made to a charity of one’s choice.

The family would like to give a special thanks to her Ledgeview neighbors and friends for their kindness, generosity and longtime friendship.