Elizabeth (Leonard) Horrigan

HUDSON FALLS – Elizabeth (Leonard) Horrigan, 96, of Catherine Street, passed away on Saturday, October 19, 2019, at Glens Falls Hospital.

Born on September 26, 1923, in Fort Edward, she was the daughter of the late Frank C. and Gertrude (Lynch) Leonard.

Betty graduated in 1940 from Fort Edward High School and continued her education at Flower Fifth Ave Hospital School of Nursing in New York City, where she received her Registered Nursing Degree.  Betty thoroughly enjoyed her time in New York and had fond memories of taking the train from Fort Edward to New York City.  During her nursing career, she worked for General Electric, Scott Paper Company, Fort Hudson Nursing Home and retiring from Wilton Developmental Center.

On September 10, 1949, Betty married Thomas J. Horrigan at St. Joseph’s Church in Fort Edward.  Thomas passed away on June 13, 1994, after 45 years of marriage.       

She was a communicant of St. Mary’s/St. Paul’s Church in Hudson Falls for many years and was proud that her children attended St. Mary’s School.

Gramma thoroughly enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and loved listening to their stories and was always very proud of their achievements.  They meant the world to her. She enjoyed watching all local high school sports and was very knowledgeable of the teams and players.  Betty was a diehard Yankee Fan and loved watching college basketball, especially, Michigan State, Duke and Syracuse.  She loved August in Saratoga and never missed a Kentucky Derby.

She was proud of the fact that for 50 years, many generations of family and friends came to Catherine Street to swim in the most famous pool in Hudson Falls.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was predeceased by her brothers, Bobby Leonard and F. William Leonard, her grandchildren, Christian and Ashley Horrigan.

Left with heavy hearts, Betty will be remembered by her children, Mary Sexton and her husband, T.R. of Hudson Falls, Martha Horrigan of Glens Falls, Ann Stangle and her husband, Ed of Queensbury, Michael Horrigan and his wife, Heidi of Hudson Falls, Ellen Horrigan of Hudson Falls and Tom Horrigan and his wife, Beth of Hudson Falls ; her sister in law, Mary F. Horrigan of Hudson Falls; her eight grandchildren, Brittany(Jeff) Rozelle , Laura (Everett) Voorhis,  Jennifer (Brett) Seeley,  Tara (Brian) Carpenter, Thomas Stangle, Brendan Stangle, Laine Horrigan and Reid Horrigan; her three great grandchildren, Conor Horrigan, Morgan Seeley and Drew Seeley; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Betty’s Funeral Mass will be celebrated 11 a.m. on Thursday, October 24, 2019, 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.

Memorial donations may be sent to the Hudson Falls Free Library, 220 Main St, Hudson Falls, NY 12839.

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

Alice Allen VanGuilder Allen

GLENS FALLS – Alice Allen VanGuilder Allen, 72, of Glens Falls, passed away on Tuesday, October 15, 2019, at the Glens Falls Hospital.

Graveside services will be conducted on Friday, October 18, 2019, at 1 p.m. in Moss Street Cemetery in the town of Kingsbury.

Memorial donations may be sent to the SPCA, 588 Queensbury Ave, Queensbury, NY 12804 or the Domestic Violence Hotline, PO Box 161810, Austin, Texas 78716.

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

Paul Kenneth Rabine, Jr.

FORT EDWARD – Paul Kenneth Rabine, Jr., 52, of Fort Edward, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 14, 2019.

Born on July 19, 1967 in Glens Falls, he was the son of the late Paul Kenneth Rabine, Sr. and Hazel Blackman.

Paul was employed at Irving Tissue and worked at GL&V for many years.

He enjoyed spending time with his children and family.   Paul loved fishing, hunting, cooking and gardening.

Besides his parents, Paul is predeceased by his sister, Deborah Pratt.

Survivors include his wife, April Rabine; his children, Brittney Couture, Matthew Rabine, Dakota Bellanger, Jeramiah Rabine, Eleeka Rabine and Anthony Rabine; his step father, Larry Blackman; his sisters, Dolores, Sheila and Sandy Rabine; one brother, Richard Rabine; two special grandsons, Logan Couture and Rhyson Kenneth Rabine; and several nieces, nephews and other family members.

All are welcome to a celebration of Paul’s life from 3-7 p.m., on Wednesday, October 23, 2019, at Saluto’s, 186 Main St, Hudson Falls, NY 12839

Burial will be at Glens Falls Cemetery at a later date.

The family suggests that memorial donations be made to the American Heart Association, 4 Atruim Dr., #100, Albany, NY  12205 or American Lung Association, 418 Broadway, Albany, NY 12207.

Donald E. Brilyea, Jr.

HUDSON FALLS – Donald E. Brilyea, Jr., 78 of Hudson Falls, passed away on Saturday, October 12, 2019, at the Glens Falls Hospital.

Born on March 13, 1941, in the town of Kingsbury, He was the son of the late Donald and Maude (DeLong) Brilyea.

On September 19, 1981, he married Sandra Dickinson, at the Hudson Falls United Methodist Church.  For many years, Donald was a self-employed auto mechanic and later retired from Advance Auto Parts.

Donald loved scratch off tickets, taking long Sunday drives and NASCAR, especially Jimmie Johnson, but most of all Donald loved his family.

In addition to his parents, Donald was predeceased by two brothers, Howard “Butch” Brilyea and Bobby Brilyea.

He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Sandra (Dickinson) Brilyea of Hudson Falls; his children, Ronnie DeLong and his wife Vivian of Queensbury, William “Puggy” DeLong and his wife, Nina of Hudson Falls, Donald DeLong and his wife, June of Kingfield, ME, Lawrence “Larry” Brilyea and his wife, Michelle of Queensbury, Wanda “Tesse” Brilyea of Glens Falls, Annette “Barney” Duell and her husband, Stephen of Queensbury and Regina “Gurty” Marns and her companion, John of South Glens Falls; 11 grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; two brothers, Abbie and Jean Brilyea of Hudson Falls and LeRoy and Terry Brilyea of Hudson Falls; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Calling hours will be on Wednesday, October 16, 2019, from 11 to 1 p.m. at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.

Funeral services will follow the calling hours at 1 p.m. at the funeral home.

Burial will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery in the town of Fort Edward.

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

Margaret M. “Maggie” Martindale

GLENS FALLs – Margaret M. “Maggie” Martindale, 64, passed away on Friday, October 11, 2019, at the Glens Falls Hospital.

Born on January 23, 1955.  She was the daughter of the late William and Helen Moos.  Maggie went to school and lived a very happy childhood in Minerva with four siblings, even then, she knew how to make us laugh and sing.

She lived most of her life in Glens Falls, although she did live in San Antonio for some years, to be next to her mother.

Maggie worked most of her life as a C.N.A., always taking care of people.  She loved to play her guitar and sing.  Maggie could turn anything into art, pieces of wood became a sculpture, material into a cat tent, beads into one of the king pieces.  She looked at the world in a special and unique way.

Halloween was one of her favorite holidays.  She won first place many times with her elaborate costumes.  In San Antonio, TX, she won first place, (trip to Salem, MA), among hundreds of entries.

Anyone how met or knew Maggie, had a friend for life, she had one of the biggest hearts ever.  Her compassionate personality turned frowns into smiles, tears into laughter, mistakes into blessings.  She had a knack for making the world a better place.  Maggie always had a joke or a song.

In the past few years, she loved her dogs, Mr. Bojangles, who passed.  Cleo was her sunshine, she dressed her up and loved her greatly.  Her son has Cleo and Cleo’s brother, Marvin.

There are not too many people known by one name, Willie, Cher, Madonna fits in that category with ease.  There will never be anyone like her, they broke the mold after she was born.

She will live through her two sons, Jeremy and Chris.  She was a wonderful mother and sister.  Thank you to her godmother Charlotte McLain.

Calling hours will be on Thursday, October 17, 2019, from 6 to 8 p.m., at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.

Her ashes will go to Irish Town in Minerva, where her mother and father, sister, Barb, brother Bill rest in a private close family memorial.

In lieu of flowers, just be kind to someone, make them laugh, give a hand and share the love.

Alyce Jane (Stark) Wheeler

KINGSBURY – Alyce Jane (Stark) Wheeler, 87, of Smiths Basin, passed away on October 8, 2019.

Born on May 20,1932 in South Granville, she was the daughter of the late Charles H. and Marquerite (Vaughn) Stark.

Alyce married Amos A. Wheeler, Sr. on May 21, 1950 at the Methodist Church Parsonage in Fort Edward and enjoyed 56 years together until his passing on September 5, 2006.

In her earlier years, Alyce bowled in the Sunday Nite Couples League at the B & C Rec.   She also loved doing puzzle books and going to yard sales.

Besides her parents and husband, Alyce was predeceased by Norman and Audrey Mosher, who raised her and her brother, Charles E. Stark, her sisters, Louise Smith, Cordelia McKinney, Dorothea Stark and Lila McCoy, her daughter in law, Vicky Wheeler, grandson, Kevin Hall, Adam and Michael Wheeler, her granddaughter, Amber Wheeler, step grandson, Paul MacMurray, great grandchildren, Samantha Anderson and Gary Carpenter,III and one great great granddaughter, Jublilee Hope Saville.

Survivors include her eight children, Lawrence Wheeler, Georgia (Ralph) Anderson, Donald (Tammy) Wheeler, Michael (Sandy) Wheeler, Amos (Dee) Wheeler, Jr., Susan (Rob) Schemerhorn, Dawn Wheeler and Dorothy Wheeler; several grandchildren; several great grandchildren; several great great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

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

Graveside Services will be conducted at 1 p.m. on Tuesday at Brown Cemetery in West Fort Ann, with Rev. Robert McCrory, pastor of the First Baptist Church in Hudson Falls, officiating.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial donations in Alyce’s memory be made to Special Olympics, 504 Balltown Road, Schenectady, NY  12304 or Operation Santa Claus, P.O. Box 707, Hudson Falls, NY  12839.

Eddie J. Bolduc

QUEENSBURY – Eddie J. Bolduc, 78, of Cronin Road, passed away, surrounded by his loving family, on Sunday, October 6, 2019 at his home.

Born on December 3, 1940 in the town of Lac-Mégantic, Québec, Canada, he was the son of the late Alfred and Aurora (Guay) Bolduc.

For many years, he enjoyed working at Sandy Hill as a welder. During his career, he made many lifelong friends.

Eddie was a communicant of St. Mary’s/St. Paul’s Church. He had many hobbies, some of which include ice fishing on Lake George and hunting in the Adirondacks with his daughter, Nicole. Eddie also enjoyed working in his garden. He loved spending time with his grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and his dog, Teddy. Eddie had a wonderful sense of humor. He was a kind, caring and compassionate father who gave his children and grandchildren everything they needed.

In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by his daughter, Michelle; his brothers, Ovila, Willie and Robert; and his sisters, Dora and Noella.

Survivors include his daughters, Danielle Bolduc and her fiancé, Clyde Degray of Connecticut and Nicole Bolduc of Queensbury; three grandchildren, Kayleigh Porter and her husband, Robert, Bobby Cronin and Ashley Ojeda; three great-grandchildren, Nicholas Porter, Lillyanne Porter and Jack Porter; several brothers and sisters who live in Canada; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Friends may call from 9 to 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, October 12, 2019 at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.

A Funeral Mass will be conducted at 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.

Donations in Eddie’s memory may be made to the SPCA of Upstate New York, 588 Queensbury Avenue, Queensbury, NY 12804.

Brian L. Dickinson

HUDSON FALLS – Brian L. Dickinson, 60, of Burgoyne Ave, went into the arms of the Lord on Saturday, October 5, 2019 at Warren Center in Queensbury.

Born on September 24, 1959, in Glens Falls, he was the son of the late Philip and Mary (Reynolds) Dickinson.

Following his graduation from Hudson Falls High School, Brian enlisted in the service.  He was proud to have served his country in the US Army.

On January 23, 1984, Brian married Nancy Savoie in Queensbury.  She passed away in 2006. Together, they shared 22 wonderful years together.

For over 20 years, Brian worked at Fort Edward Pallet Company.  He was an exemplary employee, who took his job seriously and devotedly.  Brian knew his pallets and could tell you how many you needed to build anything.

He loved the outdoors, especially hiking.  Brian enjoyed hunting and fishing in the Adirondacks with his best friend, Mike Nicholson.

He will be remembered for being a devoted husband and father.  Brian was loved by all and will be greatly missed.

Survivors include his daughter, Carrie Fiorino and her husband, Joseph of Glens Falls; his brother, Karl Dickinson and his wife, Diane of Hudson Falls; his best friend, Michael Nicholson of Hudson Falls; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Calling hours will be on Friday, from 4 to 5 p.m. at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.

Services will follow the calling hour at 5 p.m. at the funeral home.

Memorial donations may be sent to the American Cancer Society, 1 Penny Ln, Latham, NY 12110.

David Basil Jones

HUDSON FALLS – David Basil Jones, 98, of Elm Street, went to be with his Lord, on Saturday, October 5, 2019. 

Born on May 24, 1921, in Wales, Great Britain, he was the son of the late David G. and Emily Jones.

At the age of seven, David and his family moved from Wales to Massachusetts.  While at Pittsfield High School, he was known for his beautiful singing voice.  David won the opportunity, through WGY Radio Station, for a trip to New York City to audition for Major Bowes Amateur Hour.   David was directed to the wrong location and as a result, missed the audition.   They put in a ten year old substitute, who won the contest.  She is now known as Beverly Sills.

After graduation, David enlisted in the U.S. Navy, proudly serving his country in the South Pacific during World War II.  Following his service in the Navy, he enrolled in the University of Wyoming, earning his B.S. in Engineering. While attending college, David married the love of his life, Marjorie Robinson in Prospect, NY.  She passed away on October 17, 1999, after over 50 wonderful years of marriage.

Following graduation from college, David began the career that he loved at General Electric as an Engineer, retiring with close to 40 years of service.  After his retirement, he enjoyed playing golf with his friends from GE.

David’s faith was strong and very important to him.  He was a longtime devoted member of the Hudson Falls United Methodist Church, where he served as a trustee, was a member of the finance committee and sang in the choir.   David had a beautiful voice that he also shared through the Glens Falls Operetta Club.

David was an accomplished woodworker.  He enjoyed making furniture, wooden toys and Christmas decorations for the Hudson Falls United Methodist Church Holiday Bazaar.

In addition to his parents and wife, he was predeceased by his daughter, Sally Jones.

He is survived by his children, Donna G. Jones of Missouri, David A. Jones and his wife, Meg of Poultney, VT, Gary R. Jones of Glens Falls and Jeanne E. Jones of Brunswick, NY; his grandchildren, Andrew Reed, Patrick Reed, Abby Clinton, Peter Jones, Michael Jones, Linda Hull and Thomas Jones; many great grandchildren and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Calling hours will be on Thursday, from 5 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 Friday, at the Hudson Falls United Methodist Church.

The family would like to thank the nurses and aides on Tower 3, at the Glens Falls Hospital and the staff at Haynes House of Hope for the wonderful care and compassion given to David and his family.

Memorial donations may be sent to the Haynes House of Hope, 7187 Route 149, Granville, NY 12832

Hollis C. Goodale, Jr.

GLENS FALLS – Hollis C. Goodale, Jr., 43, passed away on September 30, 2019 at Glens Falls Hospital, after a hard-fought battle with cancer.

Born on June 5, 1976 in Glens Falls, he was the son of the late Hollis C. Goodale, Sr. and Carole A. Goodale.

Hollis attended Glens Falls High School and was a graduate of the class of 1995.

He was a hard worker who spent 20 years employed at Pregis.

Hollis enjoyed sports and was a huge fan of the Boston Red Sox and the Miami Dolphins. He was a simple guy, he liked going to the casino and trips to Atlantic City.

In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by two aunts and an uncle.

Survivors include his siblings, Linda Goodale Monroe and her husband, Bob of Queensbury, Mary Goodale-Quartier and her husband, Clifford of Queensbury, Dawn Goodale Rossi and her husband, Jim of Chestertown, Kenneth Goodale and his wife, Karen of Glens Falls, Robin Carlton and her husband, Carl of Pattersonville, Becky Mason and her husband, Bob of Baldwinsville, Wesley G. Goodale and his wife, Dianna of Hudson Falls and Susan Berkowitz of Glens Falls; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Friends may call from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Monday, October 7, 2019, at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc, 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.

Following the calling hours, burial will be at Pine View Cemetery in the town of Queensbury.

Donations in Hollis’ memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1 Penny Lane, Latham, NY 12110.

Jessica Mabb

WARRENSBURG – Jessica Mabb, 53, passed away on September 28, 2019 at her home.

Born on August 7, 1966 she was the daughter of Gary Mabb, Sr. and Stephanie (Prevost) Mabb.

Jessica attended North Warren School in Chestertown.

She had many hobbies which included making homemade jewelry. She loved her cats and enjoyed shopping.

Survivors include her parents, Gary Mabb, Sr. of Glens Falls and Stephanie (Prevost) Mabb of Ballston Spa; her fiancé, Dave of Warrensburg; her two sons, Travis Thissell of North Creek and Drew Reiniger of Oklahoma; two grandsons, Jace Thissell and Remmington Thissell of North Creek; and her granddaughter, Sha-Lynn Reiniger of Oklahoma; two nieces, Stephanie Meade and Kerrie Meade; and her siblings, Melodie (Alan) Meade, Gary (Doreen) Mabb, Jr., Michael Mabb and Jon (Alicia) Mabb.

Friends may call from 2:30 to 4 p.m. on Friday, October 4, 2019 at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Jessica’s name may be made to the C.R. Wood Cancer Center, 100 Park Street, Glens Falls, NY 12801.

Minerva Elizabeth (Shallcross) Fronhofer

SALEM & FORT EDWARD – Minerva Elizabeth (Shallcross) Fronhofer passed away peacefully at her home in Ft. Edward, on September 20, surrounded by family, her sister Joan VonRodeck of NJ, right by her side.

Minerva was born on November 7, 1927, to William Shallcross of Philadelphia and Olive (Harnett) Shallcross of Oldham, England. She grew up the eldest of three siblings in Kenilworth, NJ. When Minerva was a toddler, the Fronhofer family moved into town. Minerva quickly became close friends with the daughter Eleanor, and they remained lifelong friends. When Eleanor’s brother Leonard left to serve in World War II, Minerva, ever the good correspondent, would write him letters full of news back home. That correspondence would eventually lead to a seven-decade marriage.

After returning from the war, Leonard and Minerva married and had their first three children. In 1950, they purchased a dairy farm in Argyle, where they lived for the next 65 years and had nine more children. Minerva raised their twelve children with patience, skill, and most of all, love. Her children have fond memories of oatmeal for breakfast, made in a dutch oven to accommodate all their appetites. On school mornings, she would make their lunches and braid her five daughters’ hair with lightning speed and efficiency.

Minerva was up for any challenge. She adapted to life on the farm, milking cows and working in the fields. She grew vegetables, put away food, sewed clothes for the family, and had an incredible green thumb with her ornamental plants. Minerva also managed to look fashionable and lovely, no matter the circumstances.

She and Leonard were partners in all sorts of adventures, like the time they heard on the news that the Space Shuttle would launch the next day in Florida and decided to drive and see it. They were both active amateur radio operators, meeting and making friends with people around the world. Over the years Minerva took on several leadership roles in various radio club organizations, including President of SAYLARC.

With her unassuming but loving way, almost all who came in contact with Minerva were touched by her warmth and grateful to have met her. She also had the unique ability to remember, and commemorate, the important milestones of not just her entire large family but also the many people she befriended.

Minerva’s greatest joy was her family, and she reveled in all their accomplishments. She was the matriarch of a family of nearly one hundred people whom she knit together by her example. She will be missed.

The family want to express their gratitude to Minerva’s devoted caregivers, Saderia and AnnMarie, and all her friends at The Oaks in Fort Edward, especially Gertrude Wilson.

Minerva was predeceased by her husband, Leonard Fronhofer III, her sons Van and Frank, and granddaughters Heather and Casey.

She is survived by brother, Robert Shallcross, sister, Joan VonRodeck, sister-in-law, Eleanor McCarthy, their children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren; her sons, Leonard (Cindy), Carl (Weili), Fred (Cindy), Paul (Ellen), and Socrates (Karen), daughters, Minerva (Peter) Campbell, Joan (Jay) Phillips, Susan (Michael) Jaworski, Diane (fiancé John Alexander) Carleton, Elaine (Michael Wright) Fronhofer, daughters-in-law Laurel Fronhofer and Janet Fronhofer, and her 37 grandchildren and 40 great-grandchildren.

A private memorial will be held.

Raymond “Ray” E. Keech

HUDSON FALLS – Raymond “Ray” E. Keech, 95, went to be with his beloved wife, Dorothy, on Friday, September 20, 2019, at the Glens Falls Hospital.

Born on March 1, 1924, in Northumberland, he was the son of the late James and Florence (West) Keech.

Following high school, Ray was drafted into the U.S. Army.  He was a proud veteran who fought in the Battle of the Bulge with the 204th Engineers.  After his service, Ray began his long career with Fort Edward Express.

On September 4, 1960, he married the love of his life, Dorothy Lovett.  They were married for 52 wonderful years, before her passing in 2013.

Ray was a proud member of the Hudson Falls American Legion Post 574, 48-8, West Glens Falls VFW Post 6196, a member of the men that fought the Battle of the Bulge and also the Antique Tractor Club.

He enjoyed camping with his family in Vermont and helping his family, friends and neighbors with car issues.  Ray could fix any car.

In addition to his parents and wife, he was predeceased by three brothers, Leo Keech, Arthur Keech and Roderick Keech and his three sisters, Agnes Coon, Gertrude McGowan and Millie LaBombard.

Survivors include his daughter, Judy Gadrick and her husband, Eddie of Hudson Falls; his grandson William Kirby, Jr. and his fiancé Stacy Montalvo; his step grandchildren, Mechelle Gadrick , Samantha Ward and Susan Gadrick; several great grandchildren; his brother, Donald Keech and his wife, Marilyn of Argyle; his sister, Dorothy Jones of North Carolina; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Calling hours will be on Tuesday, September 24, 2019, from 4 to 6 p.m.  at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.

Burial will be 11 a.m. on Wednesday, at Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery in the town of Stillwater.

Following the burial on Wednesday, all are welcome to gathering at the Hudson Falls American Legion at 72 Pearl Street in Hudson Falls.

The family wishes to thank the Adirondack Health Aides, Home Instead, The Pines-Second Floor and Rehab and Tower 2 at the Glens Falls Hospital for the wonderful care given to Raymond and his family.

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