HUDSON FALLS – Elaine Marie (Evans) Hoffer, 73, of Hudson Falls, passed away Thursday morning, March 17, 2022 at home with her family by her side.
Born on August 28, 1948 in Glens Falls, She grew up in Hudson Falls and was the daughter of the late Hiram Robert and Elizabeth Beatrice (Meron) Evans.
Elaine went to school at St. Mary’s School and attended Hudson Falls High School. She married the late Robert E. Hoffer, Jr. and they were together for over 40 years until his passing on March 31, 2007. Elaine enjoyed working as a bartender at many local establishments and lending her time as a caregiver to many families in the area.
Elaine took great pride in her flower garden, enjoyed all animals, and loved her dog, Snoopy. She was a communicant of St. Mary’s/St. Paul’s Church in Hudson Falls and lived a Christian life, loving her neighbors, giving of herself, and praying for everyone else, no matter what her struggles were. She was an amazing woman and always kept her spirits high throughout her 32-year battle with Multiple Sclerosis.
In addition to her parents and her husband, she is predeceased by a sister, Gloria Jones; a son, William Hoffer; and a stepdaughter, Elissa Gadow.
She is survived by her son, Robert E. Hoffer III (Amy); her stepchildren, Jeffrey Hoffer (Lisa Stone) and Debbie Mosher; her sisters, Joyce McLaughlin and Carol VanKirk; a brother, Robert Evans; Many grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews.
The family would like to extend their thanks and gratitude to Elaine’s caregivers, Stacey Keith, Christine Park, Elizabeth Henry and Carol VanKirk, for the loving care provided to her and the family.
Friends may call from 4 pm to 6 pm on Tuesday, March 22, 2022 at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.
A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 am on Wednesday, March 23, 2022, at St. Mary’s/St. Paul’s Church, on the park in Hudson Falls.
Burial will be in the spring at St. Mary’s Cemetery in the town of Fort Edward.
Memorial donations may be made in her name to High Peaks Hospice, 454 Glen Street, Glens Falls, NY 12801.
I went to school with Elaine at St Marys and were close friends. She helped me through a very tough time several years ago. We had fun and there are a lot of stories to be told and remembered. Have thought of Elaine often over the years, but lost touch. Always had a smile. Enjoy Heaven Elaine as you did everything in life.
I love you so much aunt Elaine and I will forever miss you dearly you were an amazing woman the most kindest caring woman to ever walk this earth
Amy and Bob, so sorry for your loss