Geneva Grace (Holmes) Palmer “Ginny”

palmergenevaGLENS FALLS – Geneva Grace (Holmes) Palmer “Ginny” of Glens Falls passed away peacefully on Monday, October 3, 2016.

Born on April 1, 1926, in the Glens Falls Hospital to Lemuel C. Holmes and Elizabeth LaPine, she graduated from Canton College, as a Dietician, and worked in that profession at Glens Falls Hospital.

She Married Clarence R. “JR” Palmer on October 19th 1946, whom she met while working at the Hospital. They had 3 children Mary, Ron, and Sandi.

In 1964, she decided to take in Foster children caring for 50 pre-school children over the next 10 years. The first of those children, Doug Barret, his daughter Sonya and his grandchildren became members of Ginny’s extended family.

After some time being away from the Queensbury area, Ginny and JR returned and she joined the West Glens Falls Emergency Squad as an EMT. She later was employed as a Home Health Aid and finished her career working at the Price Chopper on Glen Street. Ginny enjoyed working with people, always had a smile on her face and was loved by all who knew her.

She was pre-deceased by her husband, JR Palmer, her daughter, Mary Richardson, her son Ron Palmer, her siblings, Gertrude Fish, Lemuel (Moon), Dorothy Fahlman, Chris, Madeline Chenier, Billy, Janet Eggleston, Jack and Dawn Mingo and her special friend Earl Grinell.

She is survived by her daughter, Sandi (Bud) Grant; her granddaughter, Andrea (Tim) Richardson; her grandsons, Rob (Cheri) Moors and Scott (Nichole) Towers; her great grandchildren, Autumn Moors, Max Towers and Maryn Towers; and several nieces and nephews.

At Ginny’s request there will be no calling hours.

Graveside services will be at the convenience of the family.

Arrangements are entrusted to the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.

Michael J. “ Mike” Morency, Sr

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HUDSON FALLS – Michael J. “ Mike” Morency, Sr, 68, the “Mayor of Stephan Drive” passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 18, 2016.

Born September 25, 1947, in Glens Falls, he was the son of the late William and Elizabeth (Simmons) Morency.

Mike was a graduate of Hudson Falls High School and Ward’s Business School.

His first wife, Frances (Norton) Morency passed away April 5, 2003.

He married Mary Lynne Packard in February 0f 2005.

From 1968 to 1979, he was partners with his father, operating Morency and Son Trucking.  From 1981 until his retirement in 2004, he was a Senior Plant Engineer at Washington Correctional Facility in Comstock.

Mike was a long time member of the Sons of the American Legion and also served several years with the Fort Edward Rescue Squad, Inc.

He loved hunting and fishing and for over 40 years was a member of the Garnet Lake 9 Hunting Club.  Most of all, he enjoyed being with his family.

He is survived by his wife of 11 years, Mary (Packard) Morency of Hudson Falls; his son, Michael Morency, Jr. and his wife, Tammy, of Argyle; his grandchildren, Samantha Morency, Alexandra Morency and Michael A. Morency; his sister, Patricia Hunter and her husband, Glenn of Florida; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and aunts.

Friends may call from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, October 5, 2016 at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main St., Hudson Falls.

Prayers will follow the calling hours at 4 p.m. at the funeral home.

Memorial donations in Mike’s memory may be made to the charity of one’s choice.

Mikes family would like to thank the Doctors, Nurses and staff on T-2 at the Glens Falls Hospital for the wonderful care and support given to Mike during his illness.