HUDSON FALLS – Elsie M. Paris, 89, of Oak Street, passed away on Friday, November 26, 2021, at Glens Falls Hospital following a brief illness.
Born on May 1, 1932, in Whitehall, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Sarah (Hoy) Gurney.
Elsie was a graduate of Whitehall High School, Class of 1949, and Ellis Hospital School of Nursing in Schenectady.
On December 27, 1952, Elsie married James S. Paris at Our Lady of Angels Church in Whitehall. James passed away on September 29, 2010, after 58 years of marriage.
Elsie was a communicant of St. Mary’s/St. Paul’s Church in Hudson Falls, where she was a lector, a Eucharistic Minister, and Coordinator for the Bereavement Ministry.
Elsie especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and was very proud of their accomplishments.
In addition to her parents and husband, Elsie was predeceased by her brothers, Henry and Alfred Gurney, and her son-in-law Lance Gifford.
Survivors include her two sons, John Paris of Hudson Falls and Daniel Paris of Kinsley, Kansas; two daughters, Susan Paris of The Villages, Florida, and Jill Paris of Rensselaer, New York; three grandsons, Daniel Carney (Kelly) of Glen Ellyn, Illinois, Ryan Carney of Rensselaer, New York, and Aaron Paris of Kinsley, Kansas; one great-granddaughter, Teagan Carney of Glen Ellyn, Illinois; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Elsie’s family would like to thank the T3 medical unit staff at Glens Falls Hospital, Dr. Thomas Coppens and Dr. Emily Rapasadi for their kindness and compassion for their mother.
Services will be private at the convenience of the family.
Arrangements are under the care of the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc, 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.
So sorry for your loss. She is at peace now. A Great lady she was to the Community.
The Chase Family
John, Jill, and families–Sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.
Dear John, Sue, Jill and Dan. I’m so sorry about your Mom’s passing. Lots of fun memories at your home in the 60’s. May peace be with you all.
John, Sue, Dan and Jill
Just heard about your Mom’s passing. She and I are first cousins and saw each other mostly ever day growing up in Whitehall. We had great fun together, mainly because she had a wonderful sense of humor.
She will be long missed and remembered by me.
Bob
John, Susan, Jill and Dan… I just heard of your moms’ passing. Your mom was so good and supportive to my mom, sister, and the rest of my family. I always appreciated her words and kindness. So sorry for your loss. I hope all of your memories bring you peace.
Susan (Sue) and families….just read of your Mom’s passing and very sorry to hear this news. We go back to kindergarten together and I remember meeting your wonderful smiling Mom at your doorway as we went to school….thinking of you and peace to your Mom.
Chris Latimer