Monthly Archives: April 2014

Jean M. Daly

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Daly, JeanHUDSON FALLS & QUEENSBURY – Jean Mary Daly, 93, formerly of Hudson Falls and Queensbury, went into the arms of the Lord on Thursday, March 27, 2014.  She died peacefully at her granddaughter’s home in Brambleton, Virginia.

Born on May 14, 1920 in Glens Falls, she was the daughter of the late William and Florence (Holleran)  Myron.

She attended St. Mary’s School and later graduated from Hudson Falls High School in 1938.   Jean was employed at General Electric in Hudson Falls and Fort Edward from 1943 to 1985, where she worked as a Quality Inspector for many years.

In December of 1942, she married Paul E. Daly.  He passed away in December of 1995.    Jean lived in Hudson Falls for many years and belonged to St. Mary’s Parish.  She moved to Queensbury in 1970.   In 1984, Jean went to Ireland with her cousin, Rita Sullivan to see their ancestry.   In 2006, she moved to Maryland to be near her family.   Jean loved being with her family and would often take her granddaughters blueberry picking to make blueberry pies, and shopping, where trying on modern hats became a typical and fun pastime.  She enjoyed spending time in Lake George and Glen LakeShe was always upbeat, witty, and graceful.  Jean was able to spend her final years with her daughter, granddaughters and their families.  She enjoyed her friends of years past and recently enjoyed watching old TV shows, such as Gunsmoke and Hawaii FiveO.    A month before her death, upon her request, she went to visit the Pennsylvania Amish in Lancaster County, PA with her family.

Besides her parents and husband, Jean is predeceased by her brother, William Myron, her cousins, Loren Sullivan and Rita Sullivan, and her aunt, Elizabeth O’Brien.

She is survived by her daughter, Jacqueline Kulbako of Germantown, MD; her granddaughters, Kate Pecaro and her husband Mark of San Jose, CA; and Rachel Vennitti and her husband, Chris of Brambleton, VA; her cousins, Bud Sullivan of Fort Edward and his family; Patricia and James Mustacaros of Cape Cod, Mass and their family; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

A Funeral Mass was held on Thursday, April 3, 2014 at St. Mary’s/St. Paul’s Church in Hudson Falls.

The Rite of Committal will be later in the spring at Union Cemetery in the town of Fort Edward.

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

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

Betty J. Mayotte

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MayotteHUSDON FALLS – Betty J. Mayotte, 93, of LaClaire Street, went into the arms of the Lord on March 29, 2014 at The Pines in Glens Falls.

Born on February 24, 1921 in Glens Falls, she was the daughter of the late William and Philoma (Lee) Derocher.

Betty attended St. Alphonsus School and later graduated from Glens Falls High School.

Betty used to Square Dance with friends in North Creek as a young women.  She first worked for the A&P and then as a laboratory technician at Finch Pruyn.  It was in Pruyn’s cafeteria that a beautiful young women caught the eye of Joe Mayotte.   On August 15, 1948, they were married by Rev. Arnold English at St. Alphonsus Church.   Joseph passed away in 2007.   Betty was a devoted wife for almost 59 years.  She and Joe were always seen together.  They enjoyed vacationing and visiting family and friends.  Betty greatly enjoyed NY Yankee baseball.  Following the birth of their son, Betty transitioned to the role of fulltime homemaker and mother.   She loved volunteering as a Cub Scout Den Mother and school lunch helper.  Later, as her mother aged, Betty managed her care for a number of years.  She also enjoyed crafts, gardening and was active in the local Home Bureau.  

As a communicant at St. Mary’s / St. Paul’s Church, she was active in several parish organizations, such as St. Anne Sodality, the Martha’s and the Rosary Altar Society.  

Besides her parents and husband, Betty was predeceased by her two brothers, William J. Derocher and Robert “Lee” Derocher.

Survivors include her son, Gregory Mayotte and his wife, Mary of Hopewell Junction; her three grandchildren, Steven Mayotte and his wife, Cassandra of Hoboken, NJ, Anne Covich and her husband, Matthew of Poughkeepsie and Mark Mayotte of Queens; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Friends may call on Saturday, April 5, 2014 from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.

A  Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Saturday, following the calling hour at St. Mary’s/St. Paul’s Church, on the park in Hudson Falls, with Rev. Thomas Babiuch, officiating.

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

Betty’s family suggests that memorial donations may be made to the Arthritis Foundation, Northeastern NY Chapter, 1717 Central Ave., Suite 105, Albany, NY 12205.

Helene (Bly) Nailor

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HUDSON FALLS – Helene (Bly) Nailor, 90, formerly of Maple Street, went into the arms of her Lord on Monday, March 31, 2014, at the Glens Falls Hospital, with her loving son by her side.

Born on January 4, 1924, in North Argyle, she was the daughter of the late William and Nellie (Brennan) Bly.  Helene graduated from Hudson Falls High School and following her graduation, she married Charles “Bud” Nailor.  He passed away on February 22, 1983.

Helene enjoyed knitting sweaters for family and friends.  While at Holbrook Adult Home in Granville, she knitted several mittens for area churches.  She also enjoyed word searches.  Helene was a communicant of St. Mary’s/St. Paul’s Church in Hudson Falls and also amember of TOPS, Argyle Seniors and Home Bureau.

Besides her parents and husband, Helene was predeceased by her brothers, Donald Bly, Walt Bly, Frank Bly, and John Bly. 

Survivors include her son, Robert A. Nailor and his wife, Jacqueline of Salem; her grandchildren, Mike Nailor and his wife, Melissa, Marc Nailor and his wife, Kristine, Robyn Eaton and her husband, Thomas, Ron Morin and his wife, Dawn, Bryant Defonseca and his wife, Julie; twelve grandchildren, Meredith Nailor, Maggie Nailor, Jillian Nailor, Brooke Nailor, Drew Nailor, Sysille Eaton, John Eaton, Lydia Eaton, Kaleb Morin, Mary Morin, Shane Defonseca and Alissa Defonseca; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Helene’s family wishes to thank the staff at Holbrook Adult Home for the wonderful care, compassion, and love given to Helene during her stay.

Friends and family may call Saturday, April 12, from 1 to 2p.m., at Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., Hudson Falls.

Funeral services will follow calling hour at 2 p.m. on Saturday at the funeral home.

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

In lieu of flowers, donations in Helene’s memory may be made to Juvenile Diabetes Research Association, 950 New Louden Road, Suite 330, Latham, NY  12110.