Monthly Archives: January 2015

Louise G. Holmes

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HolmesSOUTH GLENS FALLS – Louise Georgina Holmes, 93, a longtime resident of South Glens Falls, passed away Sunday, January 11, 2015, at Washington Center in Argyle.

Born January 4, 1922, in Douai Nord, France, she was the daughter of the late George and Flore (Creson) Delecroix.

In 1946, Louise married John Holmes in France.  He passed away in 1958.

Louise was a seamstress at J&J Lingerie Co., formerly in Glens Falls, for 48 years.

She was taken care of and lived with her son, John and his wife, Pat for many years.  Louise was an avid wrestling fan, her favorite wrestler was John Cena.  She also enjoyed Lifetime movies and spending time with her grandchildren, great grandchildren and most of all her beloved dogs, especially Chiquita.

Survivors include her son, John Holmes and his wife, Patricia of Argyle; her daughter, Josette Caudrelier and her husband, Bernard of Sin-Le-Noble, France; her grandchildren, Michael Scott West, Vonda Holmes-Waldram and her husband, Gerry, William Holmes and his wife, Sylvia, Sebastian Caudrelier and his wife, Aude, Janick Balliez and her husband, Marc, Xavier Courtecussie and his wife, Nathalie; several great grandchildren; as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins.

There will be no calling hours.

Funeral services will be private.

Donations in memory of Louise may be made to an animal charity of one’s choice.

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

Judith J. Johnson

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Johnson, JudithHUDSON FALLS – Judith Johnson, 71, passed away Thursday, January 8, 2015, while at Columbia Presbyterian Hospital in New York City.

Judith was raised in Hudson Falls.  She was the daughter of the late William and Regina  Bilodeau.

Judith earned her Bachelor’s from St. Lawrence University in 1966 and completed a Certificate of Study at the Sorburrne.

In 1999, Judith retired from New York State Audit and Control Division.  She specialized in fraud and abuse in Medicaid.  During her 34 year career, she received numerous awards and recognition.  She worked in the New York City Office for over 25 years before completing her career in Albany and then returned to her childhood home in Hudson Falls.

Judith’s passions were Paris, the arts, and cooking.  While in New York City she opened the restaurant, Lion D’ORR in Brooklyn.  The restaurant was well known for wonderful French cuisine and neighborhood charm.  Judith also loved to paint, and to enjoy the warmth of a friendship and good conversation over a glass of wine.

She was a global traveler, making frequent trips to Paris and other European countries, as well as the United States.  She served on the leaders of the Feeder Canal Alliance and the Hudson River Music Hall.  Her passion for all kinds of music made her not only a board member of the Hudson River Music Hall, but also a benefactor, a friend and a beloved member of its “family”.  She loved and was loved by its board, its volunteers, it regulars, patrons and its musicians.  She brought, to all who knew her, laughter, new experiences, opinions, class and food, food, food!

Her charm, grace, generous spirit and passion for life will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Judith is survived by many loving friends.

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

A funeral mass will be celebrated Thursday, at 11 a.m., at St. Mary’s/St. Paul’s Church, on the park in Hudson Falls, with the Reverend Thomas Babiuch, pastor, officiating.

The Rite of Committal will take place in the spring at Union Cemetery in the town of Fort Edward.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the charity of one’s choice

Robert Paul Charbonneau

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CharbonneauADAMSVILLE – Robert Paul Charbonneau, 60, of Adamsville, went home to the Lord on January 10, 2015, at Glens Falls Hospital in Glens Falls.

Born October 23, 1954, in Schenectady, he was the son of Donna Wells and the late Robert Charbonneau.

Robert was a member of the Cornerstone Church Ministry.  He had a great passion for music.  He was once involved with the Salvation Army.   Robert loved camping, trains, computers and especially loved spending time with his family and friends.

Survivors include his wife, Jackie Charbonneau of Adamsville; his children, Lawrence Tremblay and his wife, Kristena of Glens Falls and Cora Bryant of Porter, TX; his grandchildren, Bobby, Anna, DJ, Blake and J.P.; his siblings, Billy Wicks and his wife, Cathy of Victory Mills, Judy Sweet and her husband, Jim of South Carolina and Mike Charbonneau; as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Family and friends may call on Tuesday, from 4 to 6 p.m., at the Cornerstone Church, 1767 State Rte 196, in the town of Kingsbury.

A funeral service will follow the calling hours, at 6 p.m. Tuesday, at the church, with the Reverend Derik Bartholomew, pastor, officiating.

Donations in memory of Robert may be made to the Cornerstone Outreach Center Food Pantry, 1767 State Route 196, Fort Edward, New York 12828.

James B. “JB” “Jake” Yole, Jr.

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yolejbHUDSON FALLS – James B. “JB” “Jake” Yole, Jr., 54, of Hudson Falls passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 10, 2015, at home surrounded by his loving family.

Born March 11, 1960, in Glens Falls, he was the son of the late James B. and Agnes (Chapin) Yole, Sr.

JB served almost 32 years as a New York State Corrections Officer at Great Meadow Prison in Comstock.

He enjoyed watching NASCAR, being on the internet, listening to Rock N’ Roll and especially enjoyed spending time with his family.  JB loved life, his work and his family and friends.  He would say today, “Keep the faith chirp, chirp!”

Survivors include his wife, Leigh Belair-Yole of Hudson Falls; his three children, Haleigh Yole of Hudson Falls, Danelle Murphy of Hudson Falls, Briehana Murphy of Hudson Falls; his buddy, Phil Gagnon of Hudson Falls; his dog , Maggie; his cat, Joe; his parrot, Tobie; and his “adopted daughter”, Kate Bombard of Glens Falls.

At JB’s family request, there are no services scheduled.

Memorial donations in his memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, 959 State Rte 9, Mount Royal Plaza, Queensbury, NY 12804.

JB’s family wishes to thank Dr. Eric Pillemer, his nurses and the people of High Peaks Hospice, for their loving care during his illness.

Betty Barbara Winchell

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Winchell, BettyHUDSON FALLS – Betty Barbara Winchell, 84, formerly of Mercy Street, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 4 ,2015, at the Fort Hudson Health Care Facility, after a long illness.

Born on May 24, 1930, in Chester, Vermont, she was the daughter of the late Leonard and Evelyn (Hall) Breault.

On Saturday, January 29, 1949, she married Stillman Roger Winchell at 10 Delaware Avenue in Hudson Falls. He passed away on May 5, 2008, after 59 wonderful years of marriage.

Betty worked for Native Textiles for over 40 years as a Warper.

She was a lifelong member of the Gospel Lighthouse Assembly of God Church in Hudson Falls.  Betty was an avid crocheter and knitted hats and mittens for everyone.  She was a self taught musician, who could play the banjo, mandolin, accordion and the piano.  Betty used her talents for God at church and to entertain her family.

She loved Dachshunds.  Betty had at least two at a time.  She raised two granddaughters as her own.  Betty deeply loved Jesus and her family.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was predeceased by her daughter, Jacklyn Iler and her siblings, Duane Breault, Colleen Breault Johnson, Leonard Breault, Jr. and Stephen Breault.

She is survived by her son, Charles Winchell and his wife, Terry of Glens Falls; 14 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren;  two sisters, Vivian Hoag Norton of Granville and Mary Joseph of Fort Edward; her four brothers, Kenneth Breault of Georgia, Arthur Breault of Connecticut, Dale Breault of Hartford and Malcolm Breault of Hartford; her sister in law JoAnn Willams of South Glens Falls; and many nieces and nephews.

Friends may call on Thursday, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11 am on Friday at the Gospel Lighthouse Assembly of God Church, 30 LaCrosse St in Hudson Falls, with the Paul Mead, pastor, officiating

Betty will be laid to rest next to her husband at 1:30 on Friday, at the Gerald B.H. Soloman Saratoga National Cemetery, on Duell Road in the town of Stillwater.

Memorial donations may be sent to the Alzheimer’s Association, 4 Pine West Plaza #405, Albany, NY 12205 or the Fort Hudson Health Care Facilitiy, 319 Broadway, Fort Edward, NY 12828.

Betty’s family would like to thank the staff at the Fort Hudson Health Care Facility, for the loving care that was given to Betty during her stay.

Nelson “Ed” Varney

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Varney, NelsonHUDSON FALLS – Nelson “Ed” Varney, 83, of Lower Allen Street, passed away on January 5, 2015, at Glens Falls Hospital.

Born on April 21, 1931 in Fort Edward, he was the son of the late Nelson E. Varney and Lillian (Roberts) Varney Norman.

Ed was a Korean War Veteran, serving with the U. S. Air Force from 1950 to 1954.  He was a Communications Specialist attaining the rank of Staff Sergeant.

On April 22, 1956, he married Shirley M. Phillips at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Fort Edward, where both he and Shirley were communicants.  Shirley passed away on November 28, 2013, after 57 wonderful years of marriage.

He was an employee of Western Union Telegraph Company from 1954 to 1972 and was office manager when the Glens Falls office officially closed. Ed then went to the New York State Department of Corrections until he retired, as a principal clerk, from Washington Correctional Facility in Comstock.

He loved listening to music and was an avid reader.  Ed enjoyed spending summers at his camp at Lake Hadlock with his family and friends.  Auto trips, with his wife around the Adirondacks and area countryside were very special to him. Ed also cherished the time he spent with his grandsons, Brian, Scott and Ryan.

Ed was well known as a singer in the area and was very proud to have directed the Fort Edward Knights of Columbus Minstrels for several years. He loved people and people loved him. It was easy for Ed to make friends and he had many, wherever he went. Ed was an outgoing, social person who enjoyed being around his family and friends.  He was a member of the Fort Edward/Kingsbury Senior Citizens, where last year he was recognized as Senior Citizen of the Year.

Besides his parents and his wife, he was predeceased by his brother, John R. Varney.

Survivors include his son, Nelson “David” Varney and his wife, Lola of Angier, NC; his daughter, Linda Walzer and her husband, Edward of Fuquay-Varina, NC; his three grandsons, Brian Varney of Hudson Falls, Scott Varney of Lake George and Ryan Walzer of Fuquay-Varina, NC; his two brothers, Floyd R. Varney and his wife, Cindy of West Fort Ann and Robert K. Varney and his wife, Wilma of Fort Edward; his sister in law, Patricia Varney of Fort Edward; and several aunts, nieces, nephews and cousins.

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

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Thursday at St. Joseph’s Church in Fort Edward, with the Rev. Thomas Babiuch, pastor,officiating.

The Rite of Committal will follow at Union Cemetery in the town of Fort Edward.

Memorial donations, in Ed’s memory, may be made to Fort Edward/Kingsbury Senior Citizens, 78 Oak Street, Hudson Falls, NY  12839.

Joan Vaughn

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Vaughn, JoanKINGSBURY – Joan Vaughn, 81, ended her earthly journey on January 4, 2015.  She is now walking arm in arm with her best friend and love of her life, Malcolm.  May she finally be at Peace.

Born on November 25, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Clifford and Gertrude King.

After spending her childhood in Glens Falls and graduating from Glens Falls High School, she married Malcolm Vaughn on December 14, 1952.  Together they raised their three children on their dairy farm in Kingsbury.

Joan is predeceased by her husband of 50 years, Malcolm and her sisters, Marie Prevost and Patricia Lewis.

She leaves behind her three children and their spouses , Blair Vaughn and his wife, Pamela, Douglas Vaughn and his wife, Theresa and Lynnette Cabral and her husband, James; her grandchildren, Nicolas Vaughn and his wife, Rachel, McKenzie Vaughn, Monica Vaughn, Colette Vaughn, Allen Hoffman and Dalton Cabral; her sister, Barbara Buckley and her husband, Tom; and several nieces and nephews.

There will be no calling hours and per Joan’s wishes the funeral will be for the immediate family only.

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

The family wishes to thank her caregiver and friend Marjorie Johnson Taylor and her husband, John for the wonderful loving care given to Joan.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Kingsbury Baptist Church, Route 4, c/o Sylvia Weaver, 329 Dean Road, Hudson Falls, NY 12839.

 

George H. Underwood

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Underwood. MrHUDSON FALLS – George H. Underwood, 91, of Hudson Falls, passed away on Sunday, January 4, 2015, at Glens Falls Hospital, after a brief illness.

Born May 30, 1923 in Queensbury, he was the son of the late Howard and Katherine (Hill) Underwood.

George was drafted in the United States Army during World War II and was very proud to have served his country.  He toured in North Africa and marched in Italy, having fought in the Battle of Anzio. George helped liberate Italy and France during the war.  He was granted an honorary diploma from Hudson Falls High School because of his extraordinary service to his country.

On August 26, 1948, George married Ruth Annette Story in Hartford.  She passed away on July 3, 2008, after 60 wonderful years of marriage.   George built the home that he shared with his wife, raised their family and created lifelong memories.   He was very proud that he was able to build their family home without a mortgage.

In addition to his parents and wife, George was predeceased by his sisters, Emma Parsons and Katherine Tyminski, and his brothers, Clarence, Charles, Philip, and Ralph Underwood.

He is survived by his daughter, Sharon Underwood of Fort Edward; his sons, Norman Underwood and his wife, Carol, of South Glens Falls, and George Underwood and his wife, Jeannie of Argyle;  his grandchildren, Robert Underwood and his companion, Melissa Harvey of Hampton, Erica Thielemier and her husband, John Paul of Arkansas, and Ryan Underwood of South Glens Falls; his great grandchildren, Isabella and Lilianah Underwood, and Darby Thielemier; his brothers, Ernest Underwood, Harry Underwood and his wife, Beverly, and Leo Underwood and his wife, Diantha; his sisters in law, Dorothy Underwood, Lucille Underwood, Barbara (Story) Newton and her husband Thomas, Jane (Vanderwalker) Story and Sarah Jane (Rice) Story; as well as several nieces and nephews

Friends and family may call, Saturday, January 10, 2015, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street, in Hudson Falls.

Funeral services will be held at the funeral home immediately following calling hours, at 12 p.m., with the Reverend Derek Hansen, pastor of the United Methodist Church of Hudson Falls, officiating.

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

Donations in memory of George, may be made to a charity of one’s choice.

Arthur W. Havens

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HUDSON FALLS – Arthur W. Havens, 79, of Preston Street, passed away peacefully, at his home on Tuesday, December 30, 2014.

Born on July 13, 1935 in Hudson Falls, he was the son of the late Roy and Pauline (Morency) Havens.

Arthur worked for the Hudson Falls Department of Public Works for 43 years and retired in 1997.

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

His favorite enjoyments were fishing and camping on Hadlock Pond with his family and walking the dogs.

Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his sister, Lorraine Huestis and his brothers, Jerry and Robert Havens.

Survivors include his brothers, Roy Havens of Glens Falls, Alton Havens and his wife, Carol of Hudson Falls, Ronald Havens of Florida, Raymond Havens and his wife, Joann of Hudson Falls and James Havens and his wife, Linda of Queensbury; his sister, Joyce Gilligan of Glens Falls; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Friends may call on Friday, January 2, 2015,  from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.

Funeral Services will be at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, following the calling hours  at funeral home.

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

The family sends a special thank you to Gail Whittemore and Beth Hathaway for the constant care given to their uncle, Art.

The family suggests that memorial donations be made to the Moreau Emergency Squad, Inc., 1583 Route 9, Fort Edward, NY 12828.

Ray L. Tougas

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TougasHUDSON FALLS – Ray L. Tougas, 93, of Ferry Street, passed away on Friday, December 19, 2014, at the Glens Falls Hospital.

Born July 28, 1921, in Fort Edward, he was the son of Edgar and Elizabeth (Cutler) Tougas.

He graduated from Hudson Falls High School.

From 1942 to 1946, Ray served in the United States Army Air Corps.  Upon his discharge he was a beautician and had his own shop in New Rochelle, NY.  He developed quite a name for himself and would do the hair for many actresses, including Eileen Heckart, who became a great friend to him.

In 1983 he retired from Barclay’s Bank in Manhattan where he exchanged foreign currency to US Dollars.

Mr. Tougas was a very active member of the United Methodist Church of Hudson Falls, where he served in many different ministries including ushering and he was a member of the Glens Falls Senior Citizens.

He enjoyed making toys, wind chimes and other woodcrafts, many of which he would sell at the church Bizarre.  Ray was also an extensive gardener, he was known for bringing in flowers for the church.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brothers, Edgar Tougas, Harold Tougas and Paul Tougas and his sisters, Elizabeth Griffin, Ruth Launder and June Whalen.

Survivors include his brother, Alan Tougas and his wife, Ann, of Richmond, VA; his sisters, Shirley Granger of Hudson Falls, Lorraine Richelt of California: several nieces, nephews and cousins.

There are no calling hours scheduled.

Memorial services will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, January 7, 2015, at the United Methodist Church of Hudson Falls, 227 Main St., Hudson Falls.

Burial will be in the spring in Moss Street Cemetery in the Town of Kingsbury.

The family suggests memorial donations to the Fort Edward Rescue Squad, Inc., P.O. Box 226, Fort Edward, NY 12828 or the United Methodist Church of Hudson Falls, 227 Main St., Hudson Falls, NY 12839.