QUEENSBURY – Michael P. Willard, 49, of Queensbury, passed away unexpectedly on August 9, 2021.
Born on May 17, 1972 in Seldovia, Alaska, he was the son of the Alberta Willard and the late Gerald W. Willard.
Michael proudly served in the United States Marine Corps from 1990 to 1994.
On July 1, 2017 he married Carla Sexton in Glens Falls.
Michael was employed at Arrow Financial for 11 years in the resource recovery department. He worked hard and enjoyed his time at Glens Falls National and Saratoga National Bank.
Michael loved traveling throughout the Adirondacks listening to live music. The center of his life was his family. He enjoyed every moment his spent with his family and friends. His grandchildren gave him a special joy that he carried throughout his life. Michael also was an avid hockey fan, who especially loved watching the Red Wings.
Besides his father, he was predeceased by his sister, Lynette Willard.
Survivors include his wife, Carla Willard of Hudson Falls; his children, Jordan, Kameron and her fiancé, CJ, Brandon and Mikenzie; his three grandsons, Karson, Gryffin and Leo; his siblings, Ken, Matt and Kathryn; and many other family members throughout the State of Washington and Alaska.
Friends may call Thursday, August 19, 2021, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main St., in Hudson Falls.
A memorial service will be conducted 7 p.m., on Thursday, following the calling hours.
All are welcome to a gathering at the American Legion, 72 Pearl St. in Hudson Falls, following the memorial service.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Hudson Falls American Legion, 72 Pearl Street, Hudson Falls, NY 12839.
I hope Mike has eternal peace, Prayers for his family and many friends he left behind . Rest easy brother,
Our deepest condolences to Mikes family in the loss of Mike. Rest easy Soldier 🥲🇺🇸🙏
So sorry for your loss.🙏🙏
Rest In Peace mike .
I am so sorry for your loss
Steve and I will miss your charismatic personality and how much you enjoyed watching others on the stage rocking it out!
You were always friendly and personable and would always make it a point to say hello to us❤️
We enjoyed hanging out with you and Carla many times and are thankful we met you!!
May God take you into his loving arms and soothe ur heavenly soul now🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
You will be missed Mike❤️
Sending our heartfelt condolences to you Carla and his loving family 🙏🏻❤️
My heart breaks for your family. Glad you will be with Lynnette and your Dad.
So incredibly sorry for your loss. May he rest in peace.
Love and prayers to his family and friends! REST IN PEACE MIKE!
It was an honor to serve beside you, brother.
So sorry friend. I hope you are at peace. SF
My condolences to Michael’s family.
Rest In Peace brother. My memories of our friendship and good times will not fade. You will be missed. May God lift up and support your family during this tragic time.
For Jordan, Kameron. Brandon and Macie Rose continued love and support always.
RIP Brother semper fi,
Rest in peace my friend
RIP, condolences to his entire family, he will be missed & he was definitely loved by his family & friends. Sending prayers & love!
RIP Mike .
Our Deepest Sympathies to his family!
Our thought and prayers are with all!
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Carla sorry for your loss, 🙏🙏 for u and your family.
RIP Mike. Deepest Condolences to Carla, Mikenzie and the rest of his family.
sorry to write so late–Duane and I met you and Mike a few years ago at Jo-Anne and Ben Hayes’s camp in Warrensburg—we were so impressed with Mike and esp his love of you and family–over the years we have kept in touch via face book I just got of out of Albany Med Center a week ago so was unable to write you–our thoughts are with you–he was my most unforgettable person I have met— Joyce and Duane Waite
I know I was lucky to have known you as a freind when the only worries consisted of school bells, homework and home for lunch, dinner, etc. Had some great times man. Prayers and deepest condolences to the family and freinds you were so kind spend your time with. .