HUDSON FALLS – Mary Helen Renaud, 95, of Weston Avenue, passed away on Monday August 19, 2019, at The Pines at Glens Falls.
Born on September 22, 1923 in Syracuse, NY, she was the daughter of the late Verner J. Renaud and Bridie M. (Horan)Renaud.
Mary graduated from St. Mary’s Academy in Glens Falls. She continued her education at the College of St. Rose, Albany, where she received her BA and at SUNY at Albany, where she received her MS in Library Science.
Mary taught school at Westport Central School in Westport, NY and at St. Mary’s Academy in Glens Fails. She was employed at the New Rochelle Public Library and at the Saratoga Springs Public Library. For 29 years, Mary was the librarian at the Glens Falls Junior High School and for 18 years at the Hudson Falls Central Schools during summer school. After her retirement as a librarian, she worked at Heber Travel Service in Queensbury.
Mary was a communicant at St. Mary’s/St. Paul’s Church in Hudson Fails, where she was active as Eucharistic Minister, lector, member of the Prayer and Worship Committee and Ella’s Cupboard. She was a former member of the Catholic Daughters.
She was a charter and longtime member of the Queensbury Country Club, and a member of the Flowers to the Living Committee of the Hudson Falls/Kingsbury Chamber of Commerce. One of her proudest achievements was being active from the inception of ITWA (Improving the Teaching of World Affairs) in the Glens Falls Schools.
Most important to Mary was her faith, her families (her birth family, the Horrigans who “adopted” her and her church family) and her many friends. Very precious to Mary were children and young people. She also enjoyed traveling, golf, swimming, photography, cooking and the times spent with family and friends. She was a rabid Notre Dame and Yankee fan.
Besides her parents, Mary was predeceased by her brother, Verner J. Renaud, Jr., her niece, Lt. Col. Karen Magnet (US Army), and her sisters-in-law, Frances Renaud and Gladys Renaud.
Survivors include her nephews, David Renaud of Washington and Daniel Renaud of Schaumburg, Il; her nieces, of Edgewood, Md, Nancy Rush and her husband, Eric and children, Justin, Megan and Kayla of Long Valley, NJ and Debra Hill and her husband, Clint of Mt. Arlington, NJ; her good friend, Mary Horrigan of Hudson Falls; several cousins.
A Funeral Mass will be Celebrated 11 a.m. on Friday, August 23, 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 South Glens Falls.
Her family and friends would like to thank Neighbors of NY for all the wonderful care given to Mary, especially, Cindy, Felisha, and Judy.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests that memorial donations he made to St. Mary’s/St. Paul’s Church, 11 Wall St., Hudson Falls, NY 12839 or to a charity of one’s choices.
I worked with Mary at Heber back in the early 90’s. In a card she wished me a life filled with peace. I’ve always remembered that sentiment and her. She was a wonderful, joyful and kind person whom I’m blessed to have crossed her path in this life. May she rest in peace. With prayers and sympathy to her family and friends.
Mary and Mary, it is hard to think of one with out the other–dedicated to the church, the community and good friends to everyone they knew. My mother Elizabeth Parrish (96) a long time friend and communicant at St Mary’s/St Paul’s would like to express her deepest condolences as well. If good deeds are a reflection of one’s faith and love of God, then Mary Renaud is enjoying the heavenly bliss we all seek. Well done Mary, you have inspired us all.
My grandmother Mary Renaud was Mary’s Aunt & My father Tom Daltons cousin. I have met Mary & Mary once in Glens Falls during a trip with my parents, your name was always brought up in memories. I last wrote in 2016 letting you know my dad passed. Prayers to all for your loss.