Edward L. Lowell, Sr

LowellHUDSON FALLS – Edward L. Lowell, Sr., 86, of Denis Ave, passed away at his home, with his family by his side, on Tuesday, May 7, 2013.

 Born on October 6, 1926, in Mexico, Maine, he was the son of the late Lawrence and Sadie (Fitzmorris) Lowell.

 On September 15, 1945, he married Jane Rymkewicz at St. Mary’s Church in Glens Falls.

 Edward worked for a number of local dairies starting at the young age of fourteen. He often talked about delivering milk in Hudson Falls with a horse drawn wagon. He then worked for Hercules Inc., later known as Ciba-Geigy Corp. from 1959, until his Retirement in 1985.

 Edward loved his black Lab, Sparky. She was his faithful companion for over ten years. He was happiest when he was at his hunting camp in Stony Creek which he owned since 1959.  He enjoyed hunting with his sons and visiting with all the neighbors and passer byers. Edward said the mountains and forest at camp reminded him of Rumford Maine, where he spent his younger childhood years.

 In addition to his parents, Edward was predeceased by his brother, Henry Lowell, his sisters, Joanne Cross and Donna Kelleher and his son in law George J. Cooper, Jr.

 He is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Jane Lowell of Hudson Falls; his children Jo-Ann Morton and her husband, Patrick of Hudson Falls, Phyllis Cooper of Hudson Falls, Edward L. Lowell, Jr. of Stony Creek and his companion, Jill Field, Daniel J. Lowell and his wife, Sharon Harris of Queensbury; his grandchildren, Patrick H. Morton, III and his wife, Nicki, Lisa A. Morton, Michael J. Morton and his wife, Sheila, Melissa A. Cooper, Edward L. Lowell, III., Linda Lowell, Daniel J. Lowell, II and Nathaniel Lowell; his great-grandchildren, Zachary Morton, Josh Morton, Dylan Morton, Jesse Morton and Cooper Henke; his siblings, Elaine Uhl and Bernard Lowell; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

 There will be a private viewing at the convenience of the family.

 Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. on Friday, May 10, 2013, at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.

 The Rite of Committal will follow at St. Joseph’s Cemetery in the town of Fort Edward.

 Edward’s family would like to thank High Peaks Hospice and Palliative Care, Inc for all their care and compassion.

 Memorial donations may be sent to High Peaks Hospice and Palliative Care, Inc 79 Glenwood Avenue, 2nd Floor, Queensbury, NY 12804.

Charles J. Hernandez Sr.

HernandezGlens Falls – Charles J. Hernandez Sr., of Glens Falls, passed away Saturday, May 4, 2013, at Glens Falls Hospital, with his wife of 67 years, Margie, by his side and surrounded by the family that he loved more than anything.

Charles was the son of the late Carmelo and Rose (Torres) Hernandez, born on February 26, 1929.

He and Margie (Diaz) were both from Manhattan.  In 1946, they married and soon after they moved upstate to raise their family.

Charles retired from Great Meadow Correctional Facility after twenty years as a roofer and tinsmith.  Prior to that he had worked at DeLong’s Dairy, formerly in Glens Falls.  He was also a well known master roofer, repairing and replacing many slate and shingle roofs in the Glens Falls area.  He learned his craft from his mentor, Frances “Uncle Hap” Prunier.  Charles in turn, passed his knowledge and incredible work ethic on to his children, children in law and his grandchildren He also shared his love of the North Country and hunting and fishing.  He and Margie enjoyed camping in the Adirondacks for many years.

He and Margie loved music, especially country and western, Latin music and guitar music.  They were great dancers and more than kept up with the younger generation on the dance floor, well into their seventies.

Charles was a member of the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd in Glens Falls.  He served as the custodian there for several years after his retirement. An inveterate tinkerer, he could fix anything as long as he had duct tape and a tube of silicone.

Besides his parents, he was also predeceased by two sisters; Mary Hernandez and Helen Lorello, and a brother Frank Hernandez.

Survivors include his wife Margie; his children, Margo (Roger) Guglielmo,  Joyce (James) Flower, Charlene (Gary) Endal ,  Charles “Sonny” (Beth) Hernandez, Jr. , Frank (Amneris) Hernandez,  Mary (James) O’Marra, Elizabeth Hernandez (Ken Thompson), Linda Leah (JayLee) Thompson; Joseph (Vicky) Hernandez; a close nephew, Frank “Poncho” Coleman;  a sister, Anita (Frank) Coleman  a brother,  Ralph (Philomena)Hernandez.

More than anything else, Charles treasured and doted on children and was enormously proud of His family.  He is also survived by 24 grandchildren and 34 great-grandchildren. His family is located around New England to Florida to California to Alberta Canada and uncountable points in between.  Each of us received his love and pride equally and he left a wonderful legacy for us all.

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

Services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday at The Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, 543 Glen Street in Glens Falls.

Interment will take place at St. Alphonsus Cemetery in the town of Queensbury.

The family would like to thank the nurses and staff of the ICU Unit and tower 5, at the Glens Falls Hospital for all their care and compassion.

Charles family suggests that memorial donations be made to the Huntington’s Disease Society of America, 505 Eighth Avenue, Suite 902, New York, NY 10018

Leon E. “Grandpa Cookie” Jackson

LJacksonGLENS FALLS – Leon Edward “Grandpa Cookie” Jackson, 83, of Glens Falls, passed away after a long illness  on Friday, May 3, 2013 at the Pines Healthcare Facility in Glens Falls, with his niece Shannon and his caregiver Krissy by his side.

Born on May 16, 1930, in Shoreham, VT, he was the son of the late Edward and Ruth (Johnson) Jackson.

On October 12, 1962, he married Blanche Sawtell.  She passed away on September 18, 2011.

At the age of 13, Leon began working on farms in the Vermont area.  When he became of age he then worked at some of the marble quarries in Vermont.   Upon moving to this area he worked for Pallets Inc. in Fort Edward and then served as district manager for Oneida Building Services in Glens Falls.  Upon retiring, Leon operated the oldest elevator in Glens Falls, located in the Colvin building.  He also cleaned for JC Penney and delivered papers for the Post tar for 8years, mainly in the Hudson Falls area.

Leon loved baseball, enjoyed square dancing and watching John Wayne movies with his beloved wife Blanche.

In addition to his wife and parents, he is predeceased by two brothers, James Jackson and Daniel Jackson and a sister, Mary,

He is survived by his step-daughter, Deb Story and her husband, Thomas of Kingsbury; his “adopted granddaughter” who was his caregiver and took him on trips and rides, Krissy Fisher and her husband, Richard and their children, Emma and Jayce of Hudson Falls; a brother, David Jackson of Saratoga; a cousin, Gert Jackson of Middlebury, VT his grandchildren, Dawn Chadwick, Christopher Kingsley and Jeremy P. Kingsley; several great-grandchildren; and nieces, nephews and cousins.

Friends may call from 10 to 11 a.m. on Tuesday at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main St., Hudson Falls.

Services will follow the calling hours at 11 a.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home.

Burial will follow at Pine View Cemetery in the town of Queensbury.

Leon’s family suggests that memorial donations in his memory be made to Shriner’s Hospital, 51 Blossom St. Boston, MA, 02114 

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

Joan F. Underwood

HUDSON FALLS – Joan (Billetdoux) Underwood, 79, of Hudson Falls, passed away on Saturday, May 4, 2013, at the Glens Falls Hospital, after a short illness.

Born on July 6, 1933, in Glens Falls, she was the daughter of the late George and Myrtle (Danz) Billetdoux.

She was a 1951 graduate of Hudson Falls High School.

On August 9, 1953, she married Ernest H. Underwood at St. Paul’s Church in Hudson Falls.

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

Joan enjoyed traveling, gardening, ceramics and spending time with her family.

In addition to her parents, she is predeceased by a brother, George Billettdoux.

Survivors include her husband of 59 years, Ernest H. Underwood of Hudson Falls; her daughters, Bonny Smith and her husband, David of Hartford, Terri Ireland and her husband, Robert of Woodbridge, VA, Carol Merritt and her husband, William of Glen Lake and Mary Ellen Lovely and her husband, Wallace of Honolulu, Hawaii; a son, Thomas R. Underwood and his companion, Brenda Laporte of Hudson Falls; a sister, Patricia Rayos  of Blackstone, MA; her grandchildren Edward Clear, Daniel Clear, Jillian Smith, Erin Welch, Kara Ireland, Brett Ireland, Bryan Ireland, Sean Underwood, Sarah Lovely and Joshua Lovely; her great grandchildren, Nathan Clear, Dylan Clear, Thomas Welch, Rebecca Welch;  and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Friends may call from  6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday  at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main St., Hudson Falls.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Wednesday 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 Union Cemetery in the town of Fort Edward.

Joans family suggests that memorial donations in her memory be made to the Fort Edward Rescue Squad, Inc., P.O. Box 226, Fort Edward, NY 12828.

Condolences may be emailed to www.carletonfuneralhome.net.

John F. Burke, Jr.

HUDSON FALLS – John F. Burke, Jr., 67, formerly of Russell Street, passed away, after fighting cancer, on Thursday, May 2, 2013, at Saratoga Hospital. 

Born on July 4, 1945 in Lincoln Nebraska, he was the son of the late John and Marion (Ford) Burke, Sr.

John graduated from Hudson Falls High School and continued his education and SUNY Brockport.

After receiving his degree, John taught elementary school in the Rochester area.

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

John loved to learn and was an avid reader of books and newspapers.  He also was a New York sport fan, who loved following the New York Yankees and the Giants.

Survivors include his brother, Daniel Burke and his wife, Cindy of Queensbury; his sister, Martha Sawtelle of Greenwich; six nieces and nephews; and several cousins.

There will be no calling hours.

A private graveside service for the family will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Thursday, May 9, 2013, at St. Mary’s Cemetery in South Glens Falls.

John’s family suggests that memorial donations be made to The American Cancer Society, 959 Route 9, Mount Royal Plaza, Queensbury, NY 12804.

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

 

 

 

 

James Wray Kearns

KearnsFORT EDWARD – James Wray Kearns, 98, of Bradley Ave., went into the arms of the Lord and his beloved Genevieve, on Tuesday, April 30, 2013 at the Glens Falls Hospital. 

Born on March 29, 1915, in Syracuse, he was the son of the late John and Leona (Wray) Kearns.

 Jim was a 1934 graduate of Central High School and a star forward on the Centinary Methodist Church basketball team, both in Syracuse.  After high school, Jim attended Lincoln Welding School, graduating in 1935.  He then worked for Allied Chemical and Dye (Solvay) in their apprentice training program and also completed the Foreman Ship Training Program. 

In 1940, he became a welding instructor for the National Youth Administration and eventually became a Regional Supervisor, covering all of New York State and the New England States.   Jim was a decorated Veteran, enlisting in the US Navy, where he taught welding and was a US Navy Shipfitter First Class. He was stationed in the European Theater during WWII and in 1946, received an Honorable Discharge.

Jim married the love of his life, Genevieve (Passineau) DuPell, on August 4, 1949, embarking on a forty-five year journey of love and devotion with his Gen.

He was a sixty-seven year member of the Plumbers and Steamfitters Local #773, working for many companies throughout the United States and the world, including Turkey, Greenland, Mexico and South America.  He was also self-employed for many years.

Jim was a lifelong learner, earning degrees from California Poly Institute, ICS Correspondence School in Pennsylvania, Lincoln Welding School, General Electric Welding School, Oswego Extension Center in Albany, State University College at Oswego, Adirondack Community College and Purdue University. 

Jim obtained his NYS Public School teaching certification in metal trades (welding and fabrication) and his adult education teaching certification.  He went to work for the Warren Washington BOCES in 1966 where he combined his love of teaching and his desire to help both youths and adults.  He taught welding, retiring in 1976.  Jim was very proud of his efforts to organize the Teachers into the Adirondack Cooperative Teacher’s Association and was their first President and Chief Negotiator.  He returned to BOCES in his later years, working as a substitute until his 90th birthday.

Jim was very active in retirement, playing golf, hunting, fishing and always lending a helping hand to his large family and many friends.  He loved to travel and especially enjoyed his last trip, a mountain climbing excursion to Colorado.  Jim loved taking camping trips with his beloved wife.  He was also an avid NY Yankee Fan.  Jim  will always be remembered for his humor, quick wit, Irish charm and mostly true tales.   

In addition to his parents and his late wife, Genevieve, Jim was predeceased by his brothers, John and Edward Kearns and his sisters, Delores Spring, Thelma Redmond and Geraldine Dewitt; his stepsons, G. Patrick DuPell and Eugene L. DuPell; his grandsons, James P. DuPell  and Mark L. DuPell; and one great grandson, James P. Hinchliffe.

 

He is survived by one sister, Ruth VanDorpe of Lakeland FL; one son, James (Linda) Walton Kearns of Apopka FL;

one daughter in law, Theresa DuPell; nephews , Raymond and Alan Dewitt, James Spring, Robert Van Dorpe;

niece, Jo Ann Vancor; his grandchildren, James (Andrea) Walton Kearns Jr of Syracuse, Kelli (Eric) Puccio of Denver CO, Scott (Darlene) Kearns of Ft Lauderdale FL, Theresa (David) Pratt of Fort Edward,  Marie (Anthony) Caschera of Mechanicville, Patricia (Rocco) Denino of Glens Falls, Gisele (Brian) Freed of Centennial CO, Annette Orsini of South Glens Falls, Michelle (Timothy) Place of Gansevoort, David (Olga) DuPell of Grass Valley CA, Carole (Niel) Nielson of Saratoga Springs; a granddaughter in law, Leigh (Bill) Cenate of Hudson Falls;  great grandchildren, Deborah (Michael) Greco of Hartford, Stephen Caschera of Clifton Park, Todd Caschera of Mechanicville, Emily (Craig) Blowers of Clifton Park, Jill (Brian) Lacque of Hudson Falls, Melissa (Matt) LaPan of Hudson Falls, James, Alison,  Abigail  and Thomas Freed,  all of Centennial CO, Melina Orsini of Fort Edward, Frank Orsini of Lakewood CO, Katherine, Meghan, Christine and  Alyssa Place, all of Gansevoort, Emma and Evan DuPell of Los Angeles CA, Julie Nielsen of Cranford NJ, Matt (Laura) Nielsen of Ridgewood NJ;  great-great grandchildren;  Alec, Madison and Nikolas Kearns, Jacqueline Puccio, Madeline and Liam Kearns,  Matt and Dillon Hinchliffe, Sophia and Isabella Greco, Elliot and Kyra Goga, Tyler and Trevor Nielsen, Ayva Caschera, Karleigh, Katelynn and Joseph LaPan, Bryant Freed Valdez. 

 

Friends may call on Friday, May 3, 2013, from 4 to 7 p.m., at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 9 a.m. on Saturday, May 4, 2013 at the funeral home, with the Rev. Thomas Babiuch, pastor of St. Mary’s/St. Paul’s Church in Hudson Falls, officiating.

The Rite of Committal will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery in the town of Fort Edward.

Following the cemetery services, all are welcome to a gathering at McManus Hall, located adjacent to St. Mary’s/St. Paul’s Church in Hudson Falls.

The family wishes to thank the wonderful caregivers at Plumeria Adult Home and the nurses and staff at the Glens Falls Hospital, for being so kind and caring to  Jim and his family.

Donations in Jim’s name may be sent to the Alzheimer’s Association, Northeastern NY Chapter, 4 Pine West Plaza, Suite 405, Albany, NY 12205 or the ALS Association Upstate New York Chapter,  890 Seventh North Street, Ste. 108,  Liverpool, New York 13088

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