HUDSON FALLS – Madge Vaughn (Kerr) Harrington, 94, formerly of Oak St., passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2014, at the Glens Falls Hospital.
She was born on April 8, 1919, in the town of Fort Edward.
Madge married Ashley S. Harrington on July 3, 1965 in Canton, CT. he passed away on February 3, 2004.
Years ago, she worked in customer relations at the Montgomery Ward store and Braydon and Chapman Music Store, both formerly in Glens Falls and later Warner Pruyn formerly in Queensbury.
She was a member of the Sanford’s Ridge United Methodist Church. Other affiliations included the Sandy Hill Rebekah Lodge # 288 where she served in various local and district offices. Madge was also involved in the Cardinal’s Home Bureau of Hudson Falls.
Her favorite pastimes included sewing and cooking. Delicious cookies were always available at her house.
Survivors include her six children, Leonard Kerr of Gansevoort, Mary Jane Packard and her husband, James of Hudson Falls, Patricia Saville of Canton, NY, Robert Harrington and his wife, Deborah of Nappannee, IN, Betsy Rabida and her husband, Pete of Queensbury and Richard Harrington of Hudson Falls; 10 grandchildren, Ronald Kerr and his wife, Susan, Michael Packard and his wife, Nichole, Robert Harrington, William Harrington and his wife, Lisa, Bonnie Harrington, Michelle Martin and her husband, Jason, Lori McKenzie and her husband, Ryan, Rick Harrington, Kris Rabida and his wife Megan and Kori Rabida; and many great grandchildren.
Friends may call from 1:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday at Sanford’s Ridge United Methodist Church, Sanford’s Ridge Rd. in Kingsbury.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday at the church with the Rev. John Greenough, pastor, officiating.
Spring Burial will be in the Union Cemetery in the town of Fort Edward.
Instead of flowers, Madge’s family suggests that memorials take the form of donations to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 100 Glen St., Glens Falls, NY 12801, or the charity of one’s choice.
Madge’s family would like to thank the staff of Pleasant Valley Adult Home, for the excellent care and love given to Madge over her five year stay there.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main St., Hudson Falls, NY.
Betsy and family
We are sorry to hear of the loss of your mom. May you reflect on all the fond memories of her and your family.
Sincerely,
Janice and Mike Kerman
Mary Jane, Jim, & Mike,
I am so saddened to hear of Madge’s passing. She was a fine lady and I feel lucky to have known her. Please know that you have my deepest sympathies.
Sincerely, John Bulova
Madge was a Mother figure to me for 57 years and a Grandmother to my daughter, Tracie since she was born almost 52 years ago. She will live in our hearts forever,
With deepest sympathy we send our prayers of comfort to her family, friends and all who knew and loved Madge Harrington. From my birth, I was blessed to have her in my life and known as “Gramma Madge”. Peace be with you now with eternal love. Your memories I hold and treasure..
Dear Betsy,
I was sad to learn that Madge has passed. Even though I only met her once, I remember well what a sweet & precious lady she is. Heartfelt sympathy to you and your family.
To the Harrington Children — Pat, Bob, Betsy and Dick
My sincere condolences on the loss of Madge. She was a wonderful woman. She made Ashley very happy and took great care and pride in all of you. Even though I haven’t seen you or Madge in many, many years, I remember her bringing homemade cookies and cakes to the Paris grandparents’ home when we all visited (and sharing her recipes) and her being able to hold her own against Edith. My sympathies to you all.
Mary Jane, please forgive my lateness in response to the passing of your mother (aunt madge)..very very busy of late with grandchildren having operations,appendicitus with one and gall bladder another…our mothers shared hospital room with our births 1/9/47. please give my sincere condolences to all. I will make the trip for internment in the spring..With love George..