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Albert D. Orton

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QUEENSBURY – Albert D. Orton, 78, of Queensbury passed away surrounded by his loved ones on Thursday, June 20, 2019 at the Glens Falls Hospital after complications with shingles and pneumonia.

Born on January 31, 1941 in Glens Falls, he was the son of the late Walter and Lorraine (DeLair) Orton.

Albert proudly served with the United States Naval Reserves. Later, he began his career at Finch Pruyn where he worked for 32 years.

He was a communicant of St. Mary’s/St. Paul’s Church. Albert had several hobbies and interests including his collection of Corvettes. In his collection he has a 1966 Corvette Stingray and a 2007 Corvette Anniversary edition. He loved NASCAR and basketball. Albert especially cherished the time spent with his wife taking cruises to Alaska and Hawaii.

Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth “Betty” Orton of Queensbury; his son, David Orton of Tallahassee, Florida; his step-son, Daniel Plude and his wife, Jodie of Lake Luzerne; two grandchildren, Kristen Sheerer and her husband, Adam and Shane Orton; four great-grandchildren, Tanner Plude-Sirchia, Hunter Sirchia, Carter Plude and Addison Sheerer.

Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, June 25, 2019 at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, June 26, 2019 at St. Mary’s/St. Paul’s Church on the park in Hudson Falls.

The Rite of Committal will follow at Pine View Cemetery in the town of Queensbury.

Donations in Albert’s memory may be made to the SPCA of Upstate New York, 588 Queensbury Ave, Queensbury, NY 12804 or the American Cancer Society, 1 Penny Ln, Latham, NY 12110 or the Renal Dialysis Center, 3 Broad Street Plz, Glens Falls, NY 12801.

Albert Earl Brownell (Al, Albie)

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KINGSBURY – Albert Earl Brownell (Al, Albie), 83, of Kingsbury went to his eternal home on March 31, 2019, with his family by his side, at the Glens Falls Hospital.

Born on May 1, 1935 in Fort Ann, he was the son of the late Alexander “Sandy” and Edith (Granger) Brownell.

On November 3, 1956 he married Sheila Barot in Hudson Falls at St. Paul’s Church.

Albert went to Fort Ann School and proudly graduated from New York State University.

Albert started as a farmer’s helper for Norman Hitchcock. He had successful careers at Ac Warner, Warner Pryne, North Country Woodworking and retired from Finch Pryne after 20 years.

Albert always loved to make people laugh with his great sense of humor. He was always there to lend a helping hand to family and friends. He enjoyed family gatherings and reunions. Albert and Sheila belonged to the Adirondack Bluegrass League and Adirondack Fiddlers and enjoyed bluegrass festivals/ music as well as country music. In his younger years, he kicked up his heels at local square dances and was a proud member of the Carpenter Hose Volunteer Fire Department. Albert loved to keep a well-manicured yard and took great satisfaction in keeping his cars immaculate.

He leaves behind his wife of 62 years, Sheila; his daughter, Mary Ann Brownell (Jamie Brown); his sisters, Rosella Beebe and Julia Bombard all of Hudson Falls; his sister and brother-in-law, Mary and Chuck Fuller; very special nephew, Harlis Brownell Jr. and cousin Jeffery and Irma Hamblin; and so many wonderful nieces, nephews and cousins that he loved.

Albert was predeceased by his parents, his brothers Harlis Sr., Robert, Edward, Theodore and William and his sister Ora Bombard.

A small private graveside service will be held at the convenience of the family at a later date.

A special thank you to Dr. Coppens and his nurse Patti for all the care through the last 6 months. Also the Glens Falls Hospital doctors and nurses in the ER and ICU for their warm and comforting care.

Memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association, 4 Atrium Drive #100, Albany, NY 12205 or the Renal Dialysis Center of Glens Falls, 3 Broad Street Plz, Glens Falls, NY 12801 or the American Cancer Society, 1 Penny Lane, Latham, NY 12110.