Hudson Falls – Arlene V. (Falkenbury) Wood, 91, the matriarch of Fairview Lane, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, November 29, 2016, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.
Born March 12, 1925, in Stony Creek, she was the daughter of the late Grant and Bertha (Ackley) Falkenbury.
Arlene, who was affectionately known as “Bo”, was a graduate of Fort Edward High School, Class of 1943. Following her graduation, she began working as a Stenographer at the former International Brotherhood of Pulp, Sulphite & Paper Mill Workers union office in Fort Edward before advancing to secretary to the President; she retired after 25 years of dedicated service to the company.
She married the love of her life and high school sweetheart, Walter Harvey Wood on July 13, 1945. The couple relocated from Fort Edward to Hudson Falls, where they would build their home and raise their family. Her beloved “Harv”, and husband of 52 years passed away in 1997.
In addition to spending time with her family, Arlene was a quick-witted jokester and queen of the Crypto-quote, who enjoyed playing cards with “the girls”, crossword puzzles, reading, traveling, and various crafts, including, knitting, crocheting, painting, and ceramics. She was a former member of the First Baptist Church of Hudson Falls, the Moreau Senior Center, and the Fort Edward Historical Society.
Besides her parents and late husband, Arlene is predeceased by her three siblings, Olive Viele, and Edward and James Falkenbury.
She is survived by three daughters, Alicia (Ted) Nassivera of South Glens Falls, Olivia (Scott) Snyder of Lake George, and Tana (Phil) Smith of Stillwater; five grandchildren, Ted (Shelly) Nassivera, Jr., of Middletown, Jennifer (Devin) Piersol of Winter Park, FL, Kathryn (David) Alexander of Warrensburg, Andrew Smith of Orlando, FL, and Brett Smith of Stillwater; and her most recent blessing, great-granddaughter, Piper Lyn Alexander. “Auntie Bo” also leaves behind several loving nieces and nephews, as well as many extended family members and special friends.
Friends may call on Arlene’s family from 2 to 5 pm, Thursday, December 1, 2016, at Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.
A funeral service to celebrate her beautiful life will be conducted at 11:00 am, Friday at the funeral home, with Rev. Thomas Pettigrew of the Church of the Holy Cross in Warrensburg, officiating.
Burial will follow in Union Cemetery, Fort Edward.
Arlene’s family would like to thank her dear friends, Bev & Tony Mandalare, caring neighbors, Pat Hoffis, and Bill and Kathy Stiles, as well as, nieces, Deborah Stedman and Sandra Balch, and her special “kids”, Nancy Stockwell and Gary Golden, for always being there. Also, a very special thank you to her amazing care givers, Francis Clift, Paula Broderick, Ginny Dutson, and Sandra Dickinson for the loving care they provided.
In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations in Arlene’s memory to the Fort Edward Rescue Squad, Inc. PO Box 226, Fort Edward, NY 12828, or the First Baptist Church of Hudson Falls, 118 Main St., Hudson Falls, NY 12839.
Online condolences may be left by visiting www.carletonfuneralhome.net.
To Olivia & Family,
So sorry for your loss..it was great to see your mom last year. She was such a special person. You’re in my prayers…
Arlene remains part of my childhood memories. She always knew what would make me happy….. If I hung around long enough, she’d always ask me if I wanted to stay for supper, which is what I really wanted. If I timed it right, I’d leave my house for the short walk to school just as she was driving by with Guppy and “Sis”… she’d always stop and pick me up. She made her home a place where u wanted
Arlene remains such a vivid part of my childhood memories. She always knew what would make me happy….. If I hung around long enough, she’d always ask me if I wanted to stay for supper, which is what I really wanted. If I timed it right, I’d leave my house for the short walk to school in the morning just as she was driving by with Guppy and “Sis”… she’d always stop and pick me up. She made her home a safe and comfortable place where I always wanted to be. She was the kind of mother kids dream of having…..no matter what happened…..even when Alicia fell in the well in the woods in our backyard….yes, that really happened, she never lost her cool. I’ve always loved her in my dreams and childhood memories and wish I got to tell her so. Thank you for sharing her with me for a short time a long time ago Guppy and Alicia…it meant the world to me. I’m so saddened to hear of her death.
thoughts and prayers are with you
Aunt Bo was a very special lady and always had a place in my heart. My deepest sympathies to the whole family. Love to you all!!
Dear Family,
I am deeply saddened for your loss. I don’t get the paper and this greeted me on FB this morning. Loved your Mom! She was a dear, sweet, funny lady. I will never forget her, and the love she had not only for her famiy, but her friends as well. She had a way of making everyone feel special. I’m sorry I can’t make it to the funeral home, as I’m down with a really bad cold, and none of you need this. My thoughts, prayers and deepest sympathy are with all of you at this really sad time. She certainly was a love! With love and deepest sympathy to all of you, Toni
Alicia and Olivia, I am so sorry. Your mom was a great person. She always had a smile. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
So sorry to hear of Bo’s passing. She was a great lady. I have fond memories of her and Dee Giles attending all the school events when we were in school. You are in my thoughts. Dave Putnam