HUDSON FALLS – Shirley J. (Stewart) Moss, 80, longtime Hudson Falls resident and beloved mother to many, passed away suddenly on Saturday, June 25, 2016 16, joining her husband, Fred for their 61st wedding anniversary on June 26, 2016.
Born on January 2, 1936, in Fort Edward, she was the daughter of the late Howard and Emma (Ferguson) Stewart.
Shirley was a 1953 graduate of Fort Edward High School.
She worked for a while at Continental insurance in Glens Falls before becoming a full time mother and homemaker.
In 1955, she married Frederick Moss, Sr. at St. James Episcopal Church in Fort Edward. Her husband passed away January 18, 1994.
Shirley was a longtime member of St. James Episcopal Church. She also served with the Hudson Falls Volunteer Fire Departments Ladies Auxiliary as well as the Kingsbury hose Company Ladies Auxiliary. For over 25 years she served as chairperson of the Fresh Air Fund and she was well known for her association with that organization. She spent many years as a Den Mother for the Cub Scouts and also enjoyed crocheting, bowling and playing the organ. Most important was her family and that included any one in need of anything. Shirley Moss never met a person she didn’t like and there was always room for one more!
In addition to her parents and husband, she is predeceased by two sons, Keith Moss and Frederick Moss, Jr, a grandson, Anthony Paul Moss, a sister, Alice Chakalis, two brothers, Robert Mylott and William Mylott and a niece, Vanessa Howk.
Survivors include her children, Candace Morehouse and her significant other, Terry Morehouse of Queensbury, Paul Moss and his wife Irene of Salem, George Moss of South Glens Falls, Tamela Moss of Hudson Falls, Pamela Dowd and her husband, Derrick of Hudson Falls, Tanya Moss of Hudson Falls, Melanie Liles and her husband, Donald of Hudson Falls; several grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; nieces, nephews, her brothers, Walter Mylott of Fort Edward and Ronald Stewart of Queensbury; a daughter in law, Jeanne Moss Tackett and her husband Jeffery of Queensbury. She is also survived by four people she considered daughters, Laura Roccasecca, Annie Kresse and her husband, Ken and Eydie Putnam and her significant other, Paul and Marianne Burnham of Hudson Falls.
Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main St., Hudson Falls.
A Funeral service will take place at 11 a.m. on Wednesday at St. James Episcopal Church on Broadway in Fort Edward.
Burial will follow at Union Cemetery in the town of Fort Edward.
Shirley’s family suggests that memorial donations be made to the charity of one’s choice.
Shirley, you always welcomed me with open arms and made me feel loved and part of your big family. You’re going to be missed beyond what any words can say! I’m sure your husband, Fred welcomed you with HIS arms wide open! Rest in peace sweet lady know you are loved to the fullest! Love you, Brian
We wish to extend our condolences to all of the children of Shirley, We will remember Shirley as a great sister-in-law and a very special person in our lives. Its very hard to lose one you admire so much, but Fred and Shirley are together again, may God Bless you all.
Condolences to the Moss family on the loss of their (mother/grandmother). She was an angel on earth and now
she is an angel in heaven watching over her beloved family.
Aunt Shirley I am so happy that I am part of your family.You are love .You will never be forgotten
Thinking of you all, the entire clan. Shirley was a beautiful person
Grandma Moss you will forever be missed. You took my sisters & bothers with warm welcoming hands into your family. Being apart of the Fresh Air Fund was a dream come true for us especially when we met the Moss family. You went above and beyond to make sure the “Clays” we’re well taken care of but your kids. Although you are not my “biological” grandmother. I’ve always been able to call you grandma moss and you had no complaints:-) Love you forever and a day. Glad your able to be back in the arms of Grandpa Moss! You will be forever missed!