Category Archives: Obituaries

GLENS FALLS – Clarence L. “Cubby” Douglas, Jr., 92, of Glens Falls, passed away Saturday, November 19, 2022, at his home.

Born September 23, 1930, in Glens Falls, he was the son of the late Clarence L. Douglas, Sr. and Alice (Abare) Douglas.

Cubby grew up in Fort Edward and was a graduate of Fort Edward High School. After graduation, he joined the United States Air Force and was stationed in Wiesbaden, Germany, where he met and married his wife, Anita Gross. Upon being honorably discharged, Cubby and his wife returned to the United States and resided in Glens Falls for the last 60 years. A few years after serving in the Air Force, He enlisted in the United States Navy Reserves.

Cubby worked for General Electric in Fort Edward as a technician, retiring in 1988. 

He was a talented woodworker and had a passion for creating period type furniture.  He loved all animals, including cats, and regularly fed the squirrels and birds.  He also enjoyed photography, taking many photos of his wife’s beautiful flower garden.

Besides his parents, Cubby was predeceased by his sister, Joyce Goodman.

Survivors include his wife, Anita Douglas of Glens Falls; his children, Nancy (John) Bemis of Glens Falls, Jean Robinson of North Carolina, James Douglas of Glens Falls, Richard (Karen) Douglas New City, NY, Robert (Mary) Douglas of Ballston Lake, and Anita (Stephen) Aronoff of Scarsdale, NY; his siblings, Edward Douglas of Florida, and Karen Mello and Ruth Douglas, both of California; as well as eleven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

In accordance with his wishes, services are private at the convenience of the family.

Memorial donations in memory of Cubby may be made to the SPCA of Upstate New York, 588 Queensbury Ave, Queensbury, NY 12804.

HUDSON FALLS – Kyle Matthew Brunelle, 33, passed away unexpectedly, at his home on Sunday, November 13, 2022.

Born March 18, 1989, in Glens Falls, he was the son of William and Bonnie (Springer) Brunelle.

Kyle was a graduate of Hartford Central School and after high school earned his welding certificate from Modern Welding School in Schenectady.

He was employed by Doty Machine Works, Inc. in Fort Edward, as a welder.

Kyle had a passion for cars, specifically Subaru’s.  He recently discovered his enjoyment for fishing with Grandpa Fred, and was an enthusiast of music and playing guitar.  Kyle was also an avid Minecraft player. He looked forward to all the family get togethers, making memories with the people that mattered most.  Family was the centerfold of his life.  He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his significant other, Alecia and daughter, Penelope.  The newest member of the Brunelle family, Miss Dahlia Mae is expected to join the family in February.  He was a great father and could often be found playing hide and seek with Penelope. 

Kyle was predeceased by his grandfather, Alfred E. Brunelle; his grandmother, Anne M. Brunelle; his aunt, Mary E. Potts; his uncles, Carter Johnson, Alfred E. Brunelle, Clifford P. Brunelle, John I. Brunelle; his grandfather Frederick Augustus Springer, Jeannette Springer; his aunt, Jacqueline Springer and cousin, Amanda Cherney.

Survivors include his parents, William and Bonnie Brunelle; his sister, Emily (Wayne) Denton, his loving partner, Alecia McDermott; his daughters, Penelope Anne and Dahlia Mae Brunelle; his sister, Cheryl Brunelle; his brother Michael Brunelle (Sarah); his cousinaunt, Daphne (Jon) Pellish and several aunt, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.

Services will be private, at the convenience of the family.

Memorial donations in memory of Kyle may be made to a Go Fund Me fund, by visiting https://gofund.me/212f79f9

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

HUDSON FALLS – On Saturday, November 12th, 2022, Fred Quackenbush, passed away peacefully at the age of 90.

Fred met his wife, Mary Jane Kryszczak, while she was vacationing in Lake George with friends. They were married on April 9, 1961. Eventually they made Hudson Falls their home where they raised their children, Mark, Barry, and Sherri. Before meeting his wife, he was in the Army during the Korean War and later supported his family with employment at Ciba Geigy.

Fred was active in the community as a volunteer firefighter, coaching local sports teams, and as a school crossing guard.

To say he was an avid hockey fan is an understatement. He is best known to the locals for his love of hockey. He was inducted to the Adirondack Hockey Hall of Fame in 2017 as a “builder of the game of hockey in the Adirondack region.” He was a season ticket holder for over 30 years and over the course of six different franchises. He could always be found in section A at the Civic Center rooting for the local team. He was a member of the Adirondack Hockey Booster Club since its inception in the 1980s and was on the Booster Club’s board. Fred collected hockey memorabilia from around the world and enjoyed giving a tour of his collection which was once even featured in the Post Star.

In the hockey offseason, he could be found working as a Box Seat Usher at the Saratoga Racecourse. He took his position as Box Seat Usher quite seriously and in August 2012, The Saratogian wrote an article on his passion for being an usher and stated, “If they ever made a Mount Rushmore for racecourse ushers, Quackenbush’s likeness would probably be on it.”

Amongst Fred’s other hobbies were NASCAR and hunting with family and friends.

Fred was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Jane and best feline companion, Charlie.

He is survived by his children; Mark (Deborah), Barry (Donna), and Sherri; his grandchildren, Kristy (Louis), Sean (Tara), Jonathan (Leah), and Derek (Jesse); and his great-grandchildren, Lucian and Holden.

Friends may call on Thursday, November 17, 2022, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., at Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main St., in Hudson Falls.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated 11 a.m., on Friday, November 18, 2022, at St. Mary’s/ St. Paul’s Church in Hudson Falls.

The Rite of Committal will take place 1:30 p.m., at Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery in the town of Stillwater, with full military honors.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to Parkinson’s Foundation (https://www.parkinson.org/).

HUDSON FALLS – Jacqueline A. Higgins, 79, of Hudson Falls, passed away peacefully Friday morning, November 4, 2022 at Fort Hudson Nursing Home in Fort Edward.

Born on August 23, 1943 in Fort Edward, she lived in the area her entire life and was the daughter of the late Martin and Veronica (Conlee) Varley.

Jacqueline attended St. Mary’s Grade School as well as Hudson Falls High School and went on to earn her cosmetology license. She owned and operated The Powder Box salon on Warren Street in Glens Falls for over 25 years where she made many friends and served clients who loved her. She was very artistic and loved to make crafts and do decorative painting. Jacqueline enjoyed going camping with her family many summers, but most of all, loved spending any time she could with family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, she is predeceased by her long-time companion, Arthur J. Trackey, who she shared over 40 years of companionship with; and her sisters, Patricia Hamlin and Joan Macey.

She is survived by her children, Beth Bruno (Scott) of Queensbury, and Michael Higgins (Bridgit) of South Glens Falls; Grandchildren, Kyle Bruno (Britnie), Matt Bruno, Shelby Olden (Nick), Dillon Higgins (Cassie), and Oliva Higgins (Shawn); her great-grandchildren, Marlee and Tucker Olden, and Kaydence Bruno; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Wednesday, November 9, 2022 at St. Mary’s/St. Paul’s Church, on the Park in Hudson Falls, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by the Rev. Desmond Rossi, Pastor. Burial will be private at the convenience of the family in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Hudson Falls.

The family would like to thank the staff of S wing at Fort Hudson for their exceptional care and support

Memorial Donations may be made to Fort Hudson Nursing Home Activities Fund, 319 Broadway, Fort Edward, NY 12828 or to the Glens Falls Hospital, 100 Park Street, Glens Falls, NY 12801.

HUDSON FALLS – Douglas Coughlin, 89, of Notre Dame St., passed away peacefully, with his family by his side, on Wednesday, November 2, 2022. 

Born on March 28, 1933, in AuSable Forks, he was the son of the late David and Connie (Hall) Coughlin.  He was one of six children and eventually moved to Worcester, MA, where Doug attended school from 1^st grade to 7^th grade.  He did so well in school that he was allowed to leave early in the day, so he could help family finances by selling newspapers.

His mother died when he was a teenager and his father remarried Helen Torrance.  Doug chose to live with his grandparents in AuSable Forks and his siblings went to live with their dad and his new wife.  Two weeks after graduating from AuSable High School, he joined the United States Air Force during the Korean War.  He was 17 at the time and stationed in England, traveling to France, Germany, Italy and Venice.

After his military service, his old high school coach and mentor, Coach Hoy, encouraged him to go into education in Plattsburgh.  He told him he would be picking him up at 8 in the next morning and that was how the decision was made! As Doug always said, “If it hadn’t been for Coach Hoy, I’d probably be a bum today!” Upon graduation from Plattsburgh, he continued his education by getting his master’s degree from Siena College.

Doug started his teaching career in Hudson Falls as a 5^th grade teacher in 1956.  Two years later, he became a 6^th grade teacher and then reading teacher.  His former principal assigned him to be the principal of Dix Ave. School.  Doug worked for 31 years before retirement.  During this time, he was Assistant Superintendent to Dr. John Zeis, former Hudson Falls Superintendent.  Dr. Zeis said of Doug that he was always child orientated, staying extra hours after school to help students.  This included keeping score during basketball games.  He loved his job and said, “I have never come to work not looking forward to seeing the kids.  They have been the best part of my years with the school.”

After retirement in 1993, Doug continued his enjoyment of community minded activities.  He joined the Elks Lodge # 81 where he helped with Christmas activities for less fortunate families, became Chaplain President and Executor Committee Member of Section II and Chairman for Housing and Transportation, Drum and Bugle Housing Chairman and President of Northeastern Harness Horseman.  He loved all sports, especially the horses! He also enjoyed bowling with some of his Dix Ave. teachers.

Doug’s greatest contributions are those he had made for the kids.  He was truly a Robin Hood of his time, who always sought out the faceless and the downtrodden in the crowd and worked to make their lives better. His personal hands on approach has touched the lives of children, parents and community.

His grandson, John expressed his sentiments by the following words, “I would like to think his bad heart was due to his willingness to give.  He gave so much to underprivileged children.”

Besides his parents, Doug was predeceased by his children, Connie Coughlin, Linda O’Hara, and his son in law, Michael O’Hara, his siblings, Nancy Carte, Tom Coughlin, Betty Coughlin, Alice Plumadore and David Gilbo.

Survivors include his loving wife, Barbara Coughlin of Hudson Falls; his two grandsons, John O’Hara and his wife, Jenny of Hartford, Ricky Ficarrotta and his fiancé, Moira Nolan; his great grandchildren, Camden O’Hara, Fiona Ficarrotta and Freya Ficarrotta; his stepchildren, Julie and Greg, as well as several great grand stepchildren.

Friends may call Monday, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main St. in Hudson Falls.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, at the funeral home.

A graveside service will follow at Gerald B. H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery in Schuylerville, at 12:30 p.m., with full military honors.

All are welcome to a gathering following the graveside service at Glen Falls Elk Lodge #81, 32 Cronin Rd., in Queensbury.

Memorial donations in memory of Doug may be made to Haynes House of Hope, 7187 State Route 149, Granville, NY 12832, Tiger Tracker Booster Club, 80 East LaBarge St., Hudson Falls, NY 12839

KINGSBURY – Frances Mary (Dixon) Pringle, aka GiGi, 102, an extraordinary woman, left on her next adventure Tuesday, November 1, 2022, with family and friends at her side.

Born November 28, 1919, to Charles H. and Josephine (Newton) Dixon, Fran grew up in the hamlet of Kingsbury, attending the one-room schoolhouse there, later graduating from Hudson Falls High School.

In October of 1946 she married handsome sailor, Lem H. Pringle of Cortez, FL. They were together for over 57 years until Lem’s death in 2004.

Fran & Lem were lifelong members of the Kingsbury Baptist Church, where they both taught Sunday school.

She worked for many years at General Electric, then worked at and retired from the Washington County Clerk’s Office.

Fran was bitten badly by the traveling bug when the couple visited Hawaii. She continued to travel, first with a Senior Citizen’s group, then with her daughter-in-law, Danusia.

Throughout her life, spanning 2 centuries, she socialized whenever she could and wherever she went. She enjoyed bowling and playing golf. She loved reading as well as watching Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy.  Fran played a sneaky and mean game of Rummikub and has been awarded the title of Rummikub Queen.

In addition to being predeceased by her parents and husband, her sisters Dorothy Mae Fitzgerald and Irene Josephine Dixon have gone before her.

She is survived by her son, Larry Pringle and wife, Danusia of Belchertown, MA; her daughter, Cynthia Rawls and her husband, Bennie of Hudson Falls; her grandchildren, Joshua Pringle and his wife, Dr. Laura Crankshaw of Hudson, OH, Jared Pringle and his wife, Loni of Belchertown; Krystyna Pringle of Brooklyn; and the diamond in her crown, her great-grandson, Owen Parker Pringle of Belchertown; as well as many beloved nieces, cousins, and long-time friends.

Friends may call Sunday, November 6, 2022, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main St., in Hudson Falls.

Funeral services will be held Monday, November 7, 2022, at 11 a.m., at the Kingsbury Baptist Church, conducted by Pastor Lucy Harris.

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

The family wishes to thank Dr. Kenneth France and Dr. Michael Layden for their excellent care of Fran.

Our deep appreciation goes out to Karen’s Home Care and the amazing women who have cared for and loved our mother: Jill, Kortni, Sharon, Anna, and Kelly, and to Karen Millington for all the “above and beyond” things she did for us over the past 7 days.  Special thanks to Super K Kristen, the chatelaine of Fran’s castle.

Donations can be made in Fran’s memory to the Kingsbury Baptist Church, c/o Sylvia Weaver, 153 Dean Road, Hudson Falls, NY 12839.

QUEENSBURY – Dennis K. Daly, 60, of Queensbury, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, October 29, 2022.

Born on April 19, 1962, he was the son of Leonard and Corleen “Corky” (Nicholson) Daly.

Dennis was a 1981 graduate of Glens Falls High School.  Following his graduation, he enlisted in the United States Army where he proudly served 27 years during Operation Desert Storm and in Operation Iraqi Freedom. During his distinguished military career, he served in many roles, including as a Drill Sergeant where he achieved the rank of First Sergeant and earned several commendations and awards including the Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal and the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal.

Following his retirement from the Army in 2007, he worked at the Glens Falls Cement Company (Lehigh Hanson Cement Group) and Warren County DPW as an assistant foreman.

In 2007 he met the love of his life Lisa Olsen, together they created a loving blended family of 5 children. They married on May 23, 2015, in South Glens Falls.

Dennis enjoyed traveling with his wife. He took great pride in making his yard the best in the neighborhood. His favorite pastimes included watching football with his boys and his dad, making donations to the casino, sunbathing in his back yard and spending time with his grandchildren. He could always be counted on to lend a hand if family, friends or a neighbor was in need.

His final selfless mission was as an Organ Donor where three major organs were successfully transplanted.

He was predeceased by his sister and best friend, Heather Daly.

Survivors include his wife, Lisa Daly of Queensbury; his parents, Len   and Corky Daly of Hudson Falls; his children, Joseph Daly and his significant other, Natasha Elms of South Glens Falls, Tyler Daly of Queensbury, Erica Smith and her husband, Kyle of Queensbury, Rebecca Winchell and her husband William of Glens Falls, Robert Davis and his wife Trishia of Simpsonville, SC; his beloved grandchildren, Dominick Daly, Myah Daly, Jaimison Elms, Alexis Killian, Kloe Smith, Isabella Smith, Carter Winchell, Ava Winchell, Aubrey Winchell, Madilyn Davis, Mackenzie Davis and Marshall Davis; his siblings, Sharileen Quinn and her husband John of VA, Brian Daly and his wife, Angie of MO, Heidi Gustafson and her husband, Timothy of Queensbury and Cathleen Miller and her husband, Daniel of Queensbury; many nieces, nephews and cousins; and his beloved dog, Daisy.

The family would like to thank both the GFH ICU nurses and the Center for Donation and Transplant staff who provided exceptional care to Dennis and his loved ones.

Friends may call from 4 to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, November 2, 2022, at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls. 

Services will be private.

Burial will take place in Pine View Cemetery, at the convenience of the family.

HUDSON FALLS – Mary Jane Bocchi-Legault, 71, passed away on Sunday, October 30, 2022, unexpectedly at Glens Falls Hospital.

Born on May 28, 1951, she was the daughter of the late William and Susan (Yannaci) Bocchi.

Mary Jane was a 1969 graduate of Hudson Falls High School.  She also studied art at the Art Institute of Pittsburgh and South Carolina.  After school she obtained her certificate as a paralegal.

In her earlier years, Mary Jane worked at various local banks.  Her most recent employment was Assistant Branch Manager at the Great Meadow Credit Union.

Mary Jane enjoyed horses, even owning one at one time, being an artist, her music, playing her piano, being skilled at completing crossword puzzles, shopping, watching TV and playing with her furry friends, Sophie and Sox.

In addition to her parents, Mary Jane is predeceased by her aunt and uncle, Mary and John Fratamico, who were like a second set of parents; along with several other aunts and uncles too numerous to mention.

She is survived by her two brothers, William (Sharon) Bocchi of Rome and Thomas (Mary) Bocchi of Hudson Falls; her nieces, Maria (Tyson) Brooks of Barneveld and Michele (Jim) Brunelle of Hudson Falls; her nephews, Michael Bocchi of Rome, Tim Bocchi of Alfred Station, William (Gena) Bocchi of Rome and Thomas, Jr. (Tracy) Bocchi of Warrensburg; as well as several cousins.

A special thank you to all emergency personnel who helped Mary Jane and to all the Emergency Room Staff and Intensive Care Unit at Glens Falls Hospital for all their care and compassion given, not only to Mary Jane but to her family as well.  A big thanks to all her friends who have helped her through the years, and you know who you are, thank you. She always greatly appreciated your assistance and kindness.

A private graveside service will be held at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Fort Edward.

BALLSTON LAKE – Ricardo (Richie) Acosta, 63, was born on April 22, 1959, in New York, New York to Herman Acosta and the late Isabel Galindez.  The Lord called him home on October 18, 2022.

Ricardo worked for Janitronics, an agency that placed him at GlobalFoundries in Ballston Spa, where he met and made many friends.

He loved to travel around the world to places like the Dominic Republic, Puerto Rico, visiting his family while there and traveled to some of the Caribbean Island, enjoying the sun everywhere he went.  Ricardo enjoyed his time in any body of water, swimming in pools, oceans and lakes.  He was an avid fan of football and baseball.

No services will be planned.

He leaves behind his aunt, Margarita Muniz of Puerto Rico, along with a host of family and friends, and his beloved dog, Marlow Brando.

Memorial donations in memory of Ricardo may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105.