FORT EDWARD- Jeanine N. Matthews, 84, a long-time resident of Fort Edward, passed away on Thursday November 22, 2018, at the Warren Center in Queensbury.
Born on March 21, 1934, at home in Hudson Falls, she was the daughter of the late William and Melvina (Manell) Mattison.
In 1973, she and her sisters, all received their GED’s.
Her husband, Guy Matthews passed away on October 8, 2001.
She worked as a nurse’s aide at Fort Hudson Nursing Home, Pleasant Valley Infirmary and retired from West Mountain Infirmary.
Jeanine enjoyed ceramics, painting and caring for her plants and flowers. She was a member of the Master Gardeners for many years.
In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by several brothers, sisters and a daughter, Ivy.
Survivors include her seven children, Elizabeth Randolph and her husband, Richard, Rosalie Thompson and her husband, Tom, Kathryn Quarters, Edwin Quarters and his companion, Kathy Gitto, Aarron Quarters, Cindy Vanterpool and her husband, Don, Stephen Matthews and his wife, Candy; several grandchildren and great grandchildren; her siblings, William Mattison, Marilyn Phillips and Ellis Mattison and his wife, Joyce; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Friends may call on Sunday November 25, from 2 to 4 p.m. at Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street, Hudson Falls.
Graveside services will be held on Monday at 1 p.m. at Moss Street Cemetery in Hudson Falls.
Her family suggests that donations in Jeanine’s name be made to a charity of one’s choice.
Online condolences may be made by visiting www.carletonfuneralhome.net
To the family of Jeanine Matthews
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you as you mourn the passing of your dear mother. Elizabeth is my sister-in-law and she has shared with me the love all of her siblings have for their mother. Precious memories will always be with you.
Gods peace and comfort .
Pat Harshman and Family
I remember her as being a sweet and lovely lady. very kind and her smile was sweet. I went to school with Rosalie, Edwin and Aarron they were good people too. she is at peace now.
Her favorite color was purple and she loved to sing! God Bless the family.
So very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. Many, many hugs sent ❤️
I was so blessed to have known Jeanine at Warren Center. After she was featured as “Ms. December” in the 2017 Centers calendar I would always sing to her – I love, I love, I love my calendar girl and she would sing it back to me. Please know she was so very loved and we miss her so much.
Jeanine, one of our veteran Master Gardeners, was a mainstay in our office for many years. She did more than just answer people’s gardening questions. She made and shared several of her handcrafts Her heart was bigger than this world – so giving, so kind to any and everyone. I am blessed to have known her.
Jeanine was like a second mother. She was always so happy, positive, and ready to take us on adventures with Future Homemakers of America. She was one of the few people who always called me Susie and got away with it cuz why would you argue with that loving soul. To Rosalie, my dear friend, and all your siblings – thank you for sharing your mom. My thoughts and prayers are with you and I can hear her already talking up a storm in heaven. Maybe even crafting!