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.
Love love love to all the Horrigans…thankyou Betty for being a role model when I was in.high school and for trusting me to be your babysitter …..you were so beautiful.
I’ll be out of town during your funeral Mass on Thursday ….hugs snd kisses to Mike , Mary , Ellen , Martha, and Tommy ….xxoo Lynne Measeck McCrann
How could I forget Ann! God bless all of you…Lynne Measeck McCrann
Dear Horrigan Family,
Deepest sympathies your loss. Words cannot express how much your Mom meant to my family. She was the most gracious and kind-hearted person I know, not only to me and my brother Scott when we were young, but also to my mother, especially when my dad passed, and extending it to my children. My son, Adam, will always think of Mrs. Horrigan very fondly, as we all will. We count ourselves very blessed to have known her. Keeping you all in our prayers.
Mary, T.R, Martha, Laura and families –
My sincerest condolences on the loss of a lovely and gracious woman. I was very pleased to meet her, and surely know she was in the most loving and capable hands until her very last day on this earth. I witnessed first hand, the caring and love you had for your mother, never leaving her side. Everyone should have this kind of family!! Prayers and love to each of you –
Pam Casscles, Argyle
Mike and family. So sorry for your loss. Your mom was a lovely lady. She lived a long life like my mom. May she rest in peace with your dad. God bless you all
Michael, Mary, Anne, Ellen, Martha, and Tommy
Tim and I were saddened to hear of the loss of your mother Aunt Betty. We enjoyed her warmth and kindness at so many Christmases that your parents hosted. The girls still fondly remember the porcelain dolls they received from Aunt Betty and Uncle T. We were so fortunate to have those times as an extended family. Love to you all. Anne and Tim
Ann and Family, I always enjoyed working with your mother way back when. May she rest in peace
to all the Horrigan family,
I am deeply saddened to read of your mom’s passing…I remember coming to the house in our younger days…I just loved your mom!!! My thoughts and prayers to you all. RIP Mrs. Horrigan.
Dianne Hickerson
Nashville, TN
Condolences to the Horrigan extended family. Betty was a beam of sunshine every day I saw her at Wilton Developmental Center. I loved chatting with her about HF and how her family was doing. She was a marvelous RN who cared about everyone she crossed paths with. I missed her after she retired and I’ll miss her forever now. God Bless.