HUDSON FALLS – Darlene M. (Havens) Hogan of Hudson Falls, passed peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, May 4, 2024.
Born November 27, 1937, in Fort Edward, she was the beloved only child of Merrill and Rita (Jarvis) Havens. Darlene would often comment about how blessed she was to have married into a large Catholic family.
Darlene was predeceased by the love of her life Leonard, her husband of 52 years, where every day was a holiday, and every meal was a banquet.
After her most rewarding job of raising seven children she went onto co-manage Hogan’s Dairy Bar. She continued her career at Finch Pruyn, the Wilton Developmental Center, and retired from the Washington Correctional Facility.
Following retirement spending time with her grands and great grands kept Nanny forever young, including keeping the candy jar full. Darlene’s passion for camping, traveling and being “gone-again” spans her lifetime. In her travels she visited several national parks and RV’ed at nearly fifty ADK Balloon Festivals. She traveled to all but three states. She would often reminisce about the countless campfires filled with lots of love and laughter. Darlene hung up her RV keys this spring at the youthful age of eighty-six. She has a lifetime of travel memories and cherished the friendships she nurtured along the way.
Darlene never shied away from any adventure. She was an avid camper and an active member of the Adirondack Good Sams camping club, and the Northeast Hot Air RV’ers. The outings with the Naughty Ladies of Shady Lane were near and dear to her heart. She was a former volunteer of the Glens Falls Hospital Guild for decades, as well as the Fort Hudson Nursing home.
She is survived by her loving children, Beth, Denis, and Mary, Maureen and George Dennis, Colleen and Joe Bethel, Jane and Mike Daly, Jim and Lynn, and Dana and Michele; her grandchildren, Sean, Emily, Lea, Briana, Jim, Joey, Brittany, Robert, Vicki, John, Adam, Christi, Caitlin, and Sam; her great grandchildren, Hogan, Harper, Dominic, Troy, and Jack; and her favorite four-legged travel companion, Jenna. She is also survived by countless extended family and close friends who she loved and cherished.
At Darlene’s request, there will be no calling hours.
A funeral mass for Darlene will be held at St. Mary’s/St. Paul’s Church on 11 Wall Street in Hudson Falls at 11am on Wednesday, May 8, 2024.
The family recognizes how fortunate they have been to have had the constant loving and caring support of family and friends during this difficult time.
In lieu of flowers, Darlene’s family asks that you please consider donating your time or resources in Darlene’s memory to High Peaks Hospice, 1247 Dix Avenue, Hudson Falls, New York 12839 or to the Haynes House of Hope, 7187 NY-149, Granville, New York 12832.
I am beyond saddened to see this today. Jeff said Dennis called him but he just got home. I will cherish the time I worked with her and all the times at the balloon festival. My heart goes out to all of you. I will keep you in my prayers.
I have been blessed and honored having Darlene as my friend. She showered the world with love, kindness and joy. She will be deeply missed by all however she will always be in my heart and soul. I thank God for all the wonderful opportunities we shared and have had with her. Bless her and the Hogan family for sharing her life with me ❤️🙏
Darlene will be deeply missed at the ADK Sams campfires.
Our sympathies to the many family members who have lost their wonderful matriarch.
What a lovely obit she will be greatly missed at our campouts the best of times
Feeling sad as time fly by we don’t spend enough time to the people that we enjoy my condolences to the Hogon family
Dan and I are soooo very sorry and sad… we loved your parents,,, they were awesome to everybody they met. We are so sorry again.!! She will totally be missed but I totally know your dad is waiting there for her💓💓💓💓💓🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
I was glad to be able to share my wife Ann Marie and my travel photos with Mrs Hogan on FB. Mrs Hogan insisted I call her Darlene but I explained she earned the title Mrs Hogan. From time to time Mrs Hogan inquired about my progress and future plans for the East Side property, I was always happy to pass any and all news via her son Denis.
Mrs Hogan you and your family are in our prayers
We always enjoyed Darlene she loved life and a great time ..especially her beautiful family .. She certainly be missed ..we always shared a great time with the naughty ladies of shady lane ..sending love ❤️ and prayers to all of u ..You are home with Leonard ..Rip
Your mom raised an INCREDIBLE family and never lost her sense of humor, her zest for adventure or her way of making everyone who was lucky enough to know her feel like family. I know the memories you all have will bring a smile to your faces for the rest of your lives. Our hearts are with you♥️
Darlene was one special lady!!! Always a smile on her face and a good word for all. She and Jenna was a significant part of the Adk Sams for many years and will be greatly missed. She loved the campfires and all the laughs we shared.
Love ya & miss you already Darlene
So glad to have known this lady. Loved her humor, and nurturing ways at our campouts. She has been missed this past year but was also happy seeing us all at lunches for the damp group. Rest in peace my friend, I know you are resting in the arms of our Lord.
Mo, Sean, and the rest of the gang, my heart goes out to all of you. I have happy memories of Leonard and Darlene..including that always full candy “dish”! Lol
She was always friendly, just a lovely woman and although we will miss her presence she will forever be alive in her family and friends thoughts. May you all have laughter and peace in those memories.
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Sincere condolences from the Sprague family.
Truly special person, our condolences to the entire Hogan family .
Sandy, Rachel Beaulieu and Paul Moore