David Basil Jones

HUDSON FALLS – David Basil Jones, 98, of Elm Street, went to be with his Lord, on Saturday, October 5, 2019. 

Born on May 24, 1921, in Wales, Great Britain, he was the son of the late David G. and Emily Jones.

At the age of seven, David and his family moved from Wales to Massachusetts.  While at Pittsfield High School, he was known for his beautiful singing voice.  David won the opportunity, through WGY Radio Station, for a trip to New York City to audition for Major Bowes Amateur Hour.   David was directed to the wrong location and as a result, missed the audition.   They put in a ten year old substitute, who won the contest.  She is now known as Beverly Sills.

After graduation, David enlisted in the U.S. Navy, proudly serving his country in the South Pacific during World War II.  Following his service in the Navy, he enrolled in the University of Wyoming, earning his B.S. in Engineering. While attending college, David married the love of his life, Marjorie Robinson in Prospect, NY.  She passed away on October 17, 1999, after over 50 wonderful years of marriage.

Following graduation from college, David began the career that he loved at General Electric as an Engineer, retiring with close to 40 years of service.  After his retirement, he enjoyed playing golf with his friends from GE.

David’s faith was strong and very important to him.  He was a longtime devoted member of the Hudson Falls United Methodist Church, where he served as a trustee, was a member of the finance committee and sang in the choir.   David had a beautiful voice that he also shared through the Glens Falls Operetta Club.

David was an accomplished woodworker.  He enjoyed making furniture, wooden toys and Christmas decorations for the Hudson Falls United Methodist Church Holiday Bazaar.

In addition to his parents and wife, he was predeceased by his daughter, Sally Jones.

He is survived by his children, Donna G. Jones of Missouri, David A. Jones and his wife, Meg of Poultney, VT, Gary R. Jones of Glens Falls and Jeanne E. Jones of Brunswick, NY; his grandchildren, Andrew Reed, Patrick Reed, Abby Clinton, Peter Jones, Michael Jones, Linda Hull and Thomas Jones; many great grandchildren and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Calling hours will be on Thursday, from 5 to 7 p.m., at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.

Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. on Friday, at the Hudson Falls United Methodist Church.

The family would like to thank the nurses and aides on Tower 3, at the Glens Falls Hospital and the staff at Haynes House of Hope for the wonderful care and compassion given to David and his family.

Memorial donations may be sent to the Haynes House of Hope, 7187 Route 149, Granville, NY 12832

David J. LaPan

HUDSON FALLS – David J. LaPan, of Hudson Falls, passed away on Friday, March 1, 2019, in Florida, after a long and courageous battle against Agent Orange related illnesses.

Services will take place in the spring in Hudson Falls.

A complete obituary will appear in a future edition of the Post-Star.

David J. Shear

SOUTH GLENS FALLS – David J. Shear, 81, of South Glens Falls passed away on Wednesday, January 4, 2017, at The Stanton Health Care Facility.

Born January 14, 1935, in Schenectady, he was the son of the late James F. and Bessie (Herzog) Shear.

David was married to Rosemary (Lancaster) Shear until her passing on February 16, 1983.

Survivors include his son James, his sister Joyce and family, and his many friends.

Friends are invited to call on Saturday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc. located at 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.

Funeral services will be private.

Matthew Ryan David

DavidHUDSON FALLS – Matthew Ryan David, 25, of Hudson Falls, passed away on Friday, August 26, 2016, at home, following a courageous battle with cancer.

Born on September 9, 1990, in Glens Falls, he was the son of Douglas David of Glens Falls and Samantha Flexon of Hudson Falls.

Matthew graduated from Hudson Falls High School in 2009 and then attended SUNY Adirondack.

He enjoyed baseball, bowling, fishing, ice skating, tinkering with electronics, coaching Girls Softball Tri County Middle League and he also loved video games.  Matthew had the biggest blue eyes and captivating smile. He was very respectful and could make everyone laugh.

He was predeceased by his maternal grandfather, Robert Stevens, Sr.

Survivors include his father, Douglas David and his companion, Marjie Killian of Queensbury; his mother, Samantha Flexon of Hudson Falls; his sister and partner in crime, Gabby Flexon of Hudson Falls; his maternal uncle, Robert Stevens, Jr. and his wife, Karen of Hudson Falls; his maternal aunt, Michele Stevens of Granville; his paternal grandparents, Mary and Abraham David of Glens Falls; his paternal uncle, John David of Glens Falls, Tom David of Clifton Park and Steve David and his wife, Lisa of Clifton Park; his paternal aunts, Kathy O’Brien and her companion, Dan Driscoll of Glens Falls, Linda David of Glens Falls and Jeanne Cunningham and her husband, Bill of Bristol, CT; and several cousins.

Calling hours will be on Tuesday, from 3 to 6 p.m., at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.

Immediately following the calling hours, a reception with food and refreshments, celebrating Matt’s life, will be held for friends and family at the Glens Falls Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Lodge #81, 32 Cronin Road in Queensbury.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, 1275 York Avenue, New York, NY 10065 or the Ronald McDonald House – Albany, 139 S Lake Ave, Albany, NY 12208, the South High Dance Marathon, 42 Merritt Road South Glens Falls, NY 12803 or Hope Lodge, 132 W 32nd St, New York, NY 10001 or the Warren-Washington CARE Center, 24 Dix Ave, Glens Falls, NY 12801.

The family would like to thank Dr. Tedesco and the nurses and staff of High Peaks Hospice for all the care and compassion shown to Matthew and his family. The family would also like to thank each and every one who reached out and were there for Matthew.