HUDSON FALLS – Jeannine L. Wright, 82, of LaBarge Street, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, Friday October 31, 2014, at the Stanton Healthcare and Rehab Center in Queensbury.
Born on December 23, 1931, in Fair Haven, Vermont, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Mae (Gates) Ballard. When she was twelve years old, her mother passed away and Jeannine went to live with her mother’s sister and husband, Wallace and Lillian Manchester in Hudson Falls.
On August 12, 1950, she married Isaac Wright at the family home in Wells, Vermont.
Jeannine worked for Mallinckrodt in Argyle for many years, then Hallmark Nursing Home, as a CNA for over 20 years. She loved scratch offs and going to casinos. Jeannine and her husband enjoyed visiting Atlantic City, where they watched many Miss America pageants. They also enjoyed square dancing on Saturday nights. Jeannine was an avid New York Yankees fan. She was a wonderful cook and was best known for her banana split cake, macaroni and cheese, lasagna, and potato salad.
Besides her parents, Wallace and Lillian Manchester, Jeannine is predeceased by her daughter, Nancy Mija, and her sister, Betty Manchester.
Survivors include her husband of 64 years, Isaac “Dewey’ Wright of Hudson Falls; her children, Barbara Foster of Hudson Falls, Debbie McCarty and her husband, John of Troy, Jeff Wright and his wife, Yong of Hudson Falls; 14 grandchildren, and 19 great grandchildren; her two sisters, Celia Clippenger of Hudson Falls, Shirley Hogan of Gloversville, her brother Richard Ballard and his wife, Margo of Poultney, VT; as well as many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Family and friends may call on Monday from 1 to 2 P.M. at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.
Funeral Services will be conducted at 2 P.M. on Monday, following the calling hour, at the funeral home, with Rev. Sandra Spaulding, officiating.
Burial will take place at Morningside Cemetery in Hartford at the convenience of the family.
Jeannine’s family would like to thank the staff on East wing at the Stanton Healthcare and Rehab Center for their wonderful support and care during their mother’s stay there.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Jeannine’s memory may be made to the Charles R. Wood Cancer Center at Glens Falls Hospital, 100 Park St., Glnes Falls, NY 12801
Jean was a wonderful lady. Barb, Debbie and I were inseparable during our teenage years. Jean always welcomed me to their home. Taking me to Maine, Lake St. Catherine anywhere the family went I went with them. Those were wonderful years and Jean’s generosity and caring are a huge part of the memories from that time in my life.
I send my love to Barb, Deb, Jeff and Mr. Wright with the message that you were so blessed to have this lovely lady as your mom and wife.