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QUEENSBURY – Barbara E. (SMITH) Arnold passed away at home, May 2nd, 2019 surrounded by her loving children.

Born on December 4`, 1934 in Fenimore, NY. She was the daughter of the late Ellen and Powell Smith.

Barbara graduated from Glens Falls High School, class of 1952.

She was employed at Glens Falls Insurance Company, The Lumberjack Restaurant in Blue Mountain Lake, NY and she retired from General Electric in Fort Edward after 25 years of service. After her retirement, she was employed by TPI Payroll Service.

Barbara was a Life member of The Glen Star Chapter #95 of Eastern Star.

She enjoyed square dancing, riding her motorcycle, going out to eat with her family and friends, doing word search puzzles, and watching her Soaps, The Young and the Restless and The Bold and the Beautiful. She very much enjoyed listening to old time country music, especially Smokey Greene. She was a very generous and giving person and never put herself before others. She will be deeply missed by all who new and loved her.

Barbara married Ralph Arnold in 1953 and had three children, Steven R. Arnold of Hudson Falls, Ronald R. Arnold (Debra) of Lake Luzerne, and Marilyn R. Williams (Jerry) of Lake Luzerne. She had six grandchildren, Kimberly Delisle, Andrew Arnold, and the late Matthew Arnold, Melissa Spangler (Matt), Bryan and Timothy Arnold, seven great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews and her Blue Mountain Lake family. She was pre-deceased by her brother, Donald P. Smith (Barb) and sister Alberta Pedersen Hill.

Per Mom’s request, services will be private for the family. Rest in peace Mom, God knows you suffered enough.

The family has asked that memorial donations be made to the charity of your choice.

We know Mom gave to them all. The family wishes to thank her neighbors, Red and Nancy Bell for all of the support and friendship given to our mother. She loved you guys. To Roger Vannier for picking up the Chronicle and your many visits that she enjoyed so much. To Glens Falls Hospital, Washington Center, and High Peaks Hospice for all that you do so well.

A MOTHER’S LOVE IS FOREVER

A MOTHER’S LOVE IS FOR FREE

IT DOESN’T MATTER IF YOUR GOOD OR BAD

SHE’S THERE FOR WHATEVER YOU NEED

HEART TO HEART, HAND TO HAND

ALWAYS THERE TO UNDERSTAND

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

FORT EDWARD – Marie (Bentley) Nichols, 84, of Fort Edward, passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2019, with her beloved family at her side.

Born on August 25, 1934, in Hudson Falls she was the daughter of the late Vaughn and Alice (Welsh) Bentley.

Marie was a graduate of Hudson Falls High School.  She then furthered her educations by taking accounting courses, following her graduation.

On March 22, 1953, she married, Tom Nichols at the Hudson Falls United Methodist Church.

Marie worked for many years at Sheridan Catheter in Argyle, retiring in 2000.

She was a giving lady, who enjoyed watching hockey, dancing, traveling and swimming. Most of all, she loved her family, especially her grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her brother, Vaughn Bentley, Jr., her sister, Alice Simmons and her granddaughter, Sara Hunt.

She is survived by her husband, Tom Nichols of Fort Edward; her son, Terry Nichols of Hudson Falls; her daughters, Sharlene Hunt and her husband, Richard of Hudson Falls and Pamela Elderkin and her husband, Bryan of Jefferson, NY; her beloved grandchildren, Tiffany and Jessica Nichols, Peter Hunt and his wife, Jenny, Jared Hunt and partner, Steve Walsh, Rachel Kaidas and her husband, Michael, Gillian German and her husband, Adam, Gene Mattice and partner, Heather Morava, Tyler Elderkin and Ashley Elderkin; several great grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Calling hours will be on Monday, May 6, 2019, from 4 to 7 p.m., at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.

Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. on Tuesday, at the funeral home.

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

Memorial donations may be sent to the charity of your choice.

HUDSON FALLS – Jo-Ann Chadwick, 76, of Hudson Falls passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 30, 2019 at Fort Hudson Health Care Facility in Fort Edward.

Born on October 7, 1942 in Glens Falls, she was the daughter of the late Gerald and Ada (Lonogdue) Chadwick.

Jo-Ann grew up Baptist and loved bible studies. She also loved animals, especially dolphins.

In addition to her parents, she is predeceased by her sister, Patricia Gage; her brothers, Gary Chadwick, Stephen Chadwick and Thomas Tyminski.

Survivors include her daughter, Katrina Whorf and her significant other, Dale Cook of Glens Falls; her ex son-in-law, Elliott Fuller, Jr.; grandsons, Elliott and Matthew Fuller; 4 beautiful great-grandchildren, Landen Fuller, Anreas Fuller, Gabriella Fuller and Maryella Fuller; her sisters, Rosemary Sanders-Fuller and her husband, Albert Fuller of Hudson Falls and Betty Lou Graves and her husband, George of Glens Falls; her brothers, Gerald Brian Chadwick of Fenimore and Joseph Tyminski of Hudson Falls; several nieces, nephews and cousins. She is also survived by a special friend, Randy Stone of Hudson Falls.

Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, May 5, 2019 at the Carleton Funeral Home, 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.

A Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, May 6, 2019 at the funeral home with Pastor Rick Yancy, officiating.

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

Memorial donations may be made to Fort Hudson Health System, 319 Broadway, Fort Edward, NY 12828.

HUDSON FALLS – Joseph F. Campbell, 97, of Hudson Falls, NY and Naples, Fl., peacefully passed away at his home on Wednesday, May 1, 2019, surrounded by his loving family.

Born on April 25, 1922, he was the son of the late Joseph F. and Matilda (Pidgeon) Campbell.

Joseph was a graduate of Bentley College, Class of 1942, in Boston.

After college, Joe served his country from 1942 – 1946, in the Army’s 337^th Signal Corps Troop Carrier Wing Company, achieving the rank of Sergeant.

On September 4, 1954, he married Margaret West of North Creek, NY.  They shared 64 wonderfully blessed years together.

Upon returning home, Joe began his career at Sandy Hill Iron and Brass for the next 41 years.  He held various positions at Sandy Hill and retired in 1987 as Treasurer-Secretary.

Family was always the focus of their life.  Joe and Marge enjoyed the Adirondacks, they were avid skiers, campers, boaters and square dancers.  He and Marge shared an amazing 32 years of retirement, filled with one adventure to another, including 10 weeks touring Alaska.  Joe lived life to the fullest, his heart was always filled with love, harmony and inspiration from his best friend Marge. 

Joe was a member of the Advisory Board of the Glens Falls National Bank and Trust Co. He served as director and treasurer of the Lake Champlain Cancer Research Organization, Inc, since its establishment in 1978, at the University of Vermont.  Joe contributed to the Hudson Falls community as past director of the Hudson Falls Chamber of Commerce, he was a member of the Mohegan Council of Boy Scouts and a communicant of St. Mary’s/St. Paul’s Church.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his infant daughter, Theresa and infant grandson, Nicholas.

Joe is survived by his wife of 64 years, Margaret (West) Campbell; his daughter who resides in Glastonbury, CT Kathy Campbell & Jack Foster and their children Ashley & Ryan Bradley with son Tristan; Joseph Foster and John Foster: his daughter who resides in Burlington, CT Karen & Andy Selinger and their children Elise Selinger, Daniel Selinger and Scott Selinger: his son who resides in Amherst NH, Michael & Anna Marie Campbell and their children, Alyssa Campbell, Tom Campbell & his finance Chelsey Canavan and David & Aimee Campbell: his son who resides in Queensbury, NY Jon & Rhenda Campbell and their children Justine & Nick Ameden with daughters Everyn & Adalia, Samantha & Larry Hill, Gabe & Katie Campbell, Neal & Katie Campbell with daughter Lilah, and Margaret Campbell.  Joe is also survived by his beloved nieces and nephews, Patricia, Margaret Ann, Irene, Barbara, Nancy, Kevin, Dave, Jeff, Mark, Peter and Joe.

Calling hours will be on Friday, May 3, 2019, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.

His Funeral Mass will be Celebrated 11 a.m. on Saturday, at St. Mary’s/St. Paul’s Church on the Park in Hudson Falls.

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

Joe’s family requests in lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the charity of your choice.

The family wishes to express their deep gratitude to Dr. Amy Hogan-Moulton for her compassion and professional expertise in providing extra ordinary care for many years.   Also, much thanks to the Fort Hudson Home Care team, especially Andrew Delsignore.

HARTFORD – Greta M. Ross, 69, went into the arms of the Lord on Monday, April 29, 2019 at her home.

Born on May 4, 1949, in Glens Falls, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence C. Dunning and Shirley (Carlson) Jones.

Greta lived most of her life in the town of Fort Ann and attended Fort Ann School.

She worked many places such as Joy Store, Glens Falls Hospital and also CR Bard – where she had retired from in 2014.

Greta loved animals especially her cats. She enjoyed staying at home and spending time with the cats, that she adored.

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her brother, Michael Jones.

Survivors include her children, Ronald Runnalls and his wife, Anna of Glens Falls, Rick Runnalls of Argyle and Rhonda Sexton and her husband, John of Fort Ann; grandchildren, Alisha, Heather and Sarah; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 11, 2019 at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.

A graveside service will follow at Fort Ann Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to 588 Queensbury Ave, Queensbury, NY 12804.

HUDSON FALLS – Jo-Ann Chadwick, 76, of Hudson Falls passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 30, 2019 at Fort Hudson Health Care Facility in Fort Edward.

Born on October 7, 1942 in Glens Falls, she was the daughter of the late Gerald and Ada (Lonogdue) Chadwick.

Jo-Ann grew up Baptist and loved bible studies. She also loved animals, especially dolphins.

In addition to her parents, she is predeceased by her sister, Patricia Gage; her brothers, Gary Chadwick, Stephen Chadwick and Thomas Tyminski.

Survivors include her daughter, Katrina Whorf and her significant other, Dale Cook of Glens Falls; her ex son-in-law, Elliott Fuller, Jr.; grandsons, Elliott and Matthew Fuller; 4 beautiful great-grandchildren, Landen Fuller, Anreas Fuller, Gabriella Fuller and Maryella Fuller; her sisters, Rosemary Sanders-Fuller and her husband, Albert Fuller of Hudson Falls and Betty Lou Graves and her husband, George of Glens Falls; her brothers, Gerald Brian Chadwick of Fenimore and Joseph Tyminski of Hudson Falls; several nieces, nephews and cousins. She is also survived by a special friend, Randy Stone of Hudson Falls.

Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, May 5, 2019 at the Carleton Funeral Home, 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.

A Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, May 6, 2019 at the funeral home with Pastor Rick Yancy, officiating.

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

Memorial donations may be made to Fort Hudson Health System, 319 Broadway, Fort Edward, NY 12828.

HUDSON FALLS – Yvonne (Huntington) Goldsmith Jones, 84, of Swan Street, passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2019, at the Glens Falls Hospital.

Born on August 22, 1934 in Fort Edward, she was the daughter of the late Adoniram J. and Jean (Hoag)Huntington, Sr.

On February 15, 1958, she married William H. Goldsmith in Hudson Falls.   They were married for 39 years before his death on January 29, 1997.

Yvonne married her second husband, Steven R. Jones, on June 2, 2001.

For many years, she was a machine operator in the garment industry.   Yvonne also worked as a seamstress at Periwinkle Children Clothes and Gruber’s Dress Factory, both formerly located in Hudson Falls.  She also enjoyed working at C.B. Sports in Queensbury, where she was supervisor of sewing, bundling and shipping. While she was at Gruber’s Dress Factory, Yvonne was chairlady for the International Ladies Garment Worker’s Union (ILGWU).  She was also, an organizer and business agent for the ILGWU.   In 1974, Yvonne was elected as the first woman recording secretary of the Glens Falls Central Labor Council.

Her faith was central in Yvonne’s life.  She loved attending weekly Mass at St. Mary’s/St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Hudson Falls.

For many years, Yvonne was on a women’s league bowling team and a couple’s league, with her first and second husband.  She was also active in the Hudson Falls-Fort Edward AARP.

Yvonne was well known for her delicious hot dog sauce.  She loved going out to eat with her family and enjoyed taking family cruises to the Caribbean and Alaska.  Yvonne loved spending time with her husband, children and grandchildren and will be greatly missed by them.

She loved doing what she wanted to do, when she wanted to do it!

Besides her parents and first husband, she was predeceased by her infant child, Norman Joseph Goldsmith, her daughter, Marijane Hall and her husband, Henry, her brother, A.J. Huntington, her sister, Patricia Joan Sweet and her husband, Norman and her aunt, Edna Copeland.

Survivors include her husband, Steven R. Jones of Hudson Falls; her son, William M. Goldsmith and his wife, Lisa of Chicago, IL; five grandchildren, Henry “J.R.” Hall, Jr., Angela Hall, Michael Goldsmith, Morgan Goldsmith and Nicholas Goldsmith ; her step-granddaughter, Sally Vachula; her aunt, Jeanette Hoag; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and her sisters in law and brothers in law, Penny and Jack Milici, Barbara Ryan, Rick Jones and Lou Ann Piccirillo and Chris and Craig Willson.

Friends may call on Saturday, April 27, 2019 from 10 AM to 11:30 AM at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main St. in Hudson Falls.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 12 Noon on Saturday, April 27^th at St. Mary’s/St. Paul’s Catholic Church on the park in Hudson Falls.

The Rite of Committal will follow in Fort Ann Cemetery in the Town of Fort Ann.

The family suggests that memorial donations be made to the Alzheimer Association of NE New York, 4 Pine West Plaza #405, Albany, NY 12205 or St. Mary’s/St. Paul’s Church, 11 Wall Street, Hudson Falls, NY  12839.

ARGYLE – Patricia M. Kenneally, passed away peacefully, on Tuesday, April 16, 2019, at the age of 76, after along battle of dementia and diabetes.

She was born in Peekskill, Patricia was predeceased by both her parents, Thomas and Alfreda Hiland, and her husband, Richard P. Kenneally and her oldest daughter, Catherine Lanfear.

She loved flowers and enjoyed planting them.  Patricia loved crocheting and word searches.  Most of all she enjoyed being around her family.

She is survived by her sister, Linda Santiago; a daughter, Dawn Gilbert, a daughter, Brenda Gilbert and her three children, (Mariah, Tim and Jacob), a daughter, Patricia A. Kenneally and her three children, (Phairen, Teayonner, Kim Jr.), a son, Joseph Kenneally and his wife, Christine and two children, (Reagen and Gabe); also a granddaughter, Carlotta Jenkin; and also many nieces and nephews.

Friends may call on Saturday, April 20, 2019 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.

The Family will have a gathering gat the Hartford Fish and Game Club, Located on Route 196 in Hartford, NY 12838.