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Lena M. French

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Lena FrenchQUEENSBURY- Lena M. French, 91, of Queensbury passed away on September 17, 2017 at the Stanton.

Born July 21, 1926 in Schroon Lake, New York, she was the daughter of the late Fred and Violet (Vanderwarker) Gochie, Sr.

Lena was a graduate of Schroon Lake Central High School and attended Crane School of Music in Potsdam.

On October 8, 1949, in Schroon Lake, she married Milton B. French, whom passed away after 56 years of marriage.

Lena retired from Glens Falls Hospital. She also worked for Warren County Election Board, and was a communicant of St. Alphonsus Church in Glens Falls for many years singing in the choir. She enjoyed reading, playing bingo and taking a chance at the lottery. Her family was the center of her life. Lena also enjoyed traveling to Florida with her husband.

In addition to her parents and husband, Lena was predeceased by her daughters Kathryn E. Demarsh, Susan Mallory, her son-in-law Alan “Chick” Mallory, and her brother Fred Gochie, Jr.

She is survived by her four children Cheryl Seymour of Hudson Falls, Mark French and his wife, Shirley of Queensbury, John French and his wife, Karen of South Glens Falls and Pamela Middleton and her husband, Michael of Queensbury; her fourteen grandchildren, Dennis Darling and his wife, Danielle, Johnna Demarsh, Jeff French and his wife, Mary, Barbara Seymour, Alan Mallory Jr., and his wife, Trina, Timothy Mallory and his wife, Michele, Jessica Grasso and her husband, Michael, Mark French, Jr. and his wife, Melissa, Holly Rolleston, John French Jr. and his wife, Rachel, Amber LeFever and her husband, Aaron, Justin French and his wife, Martha, Michael Middleton and his wife, Sue, Jennifer Shippee and her husband, Chad; 26 great grandchildren, with one on the way, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

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

A Funeral Service will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Friday, September 22, 2017 at the funeral home.

The burial will follow the Funeral Services at St. Alphonsus Cemetery.

The family wishes to thank the staff at the Stanton and her roommate Connie Buckley for their friendship and encouragement.

Memorial donations may be made to a charity of one’s choice.

Rita A. (Nicholson) French

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French, RitaSOUTH GLENS FALLS – Rita A. (Nicholson) French, 90, of South Glens Falls, passed away on Friday, January, 20, 2017, at Saratoga Hospital.

Born on November 21, 1926, in Glens Falls, she was the daughter of the late John P. and Elizabeth “Betty” (Wells) Nicholson.

Rita was a graduate of Adirondack Community College, receiving her RN degree in 1967. She obtained her administrative license for nursing homes and attended Florida International University to further her nursing education. In 1971, she opened Eden Park Nursing Home, now called The Pines, on Warren Street in Glens Falls, serving as an administrator. In 1976, Rita moved to Florida, and served as Administrator for Easter Manor Nursing Home in Fort Pierce, FL. She was also an adjunct faculty for the Nursing Department at Indian River Community College in Fort Pierce. Upon returning to Glens Falls, Rita returned to the medical field, working for Dr. Thomas Coppens, MD at Irongate Center, then finally retiring for the 4th time.

Her husband George E. French, passed away in 1990.

Rita was a communzzicant of St. Mary’s/St. Paul’s. She enjoyed gardening, roses and boating. Rita especially loved her grandchildren and was considered the family historian.

In addition to her parents and husband, Rita is predeceased by her two children, Thomas E. French in 2008, and Richard M. French in 2006; her daughter-in-law, Susanne French in 2012; and her sister Patricia LaBelle in 2007.

Survivors include, her daughter, Cynthia French of South Glens Falls; her son, Daniel M. French and his wife, Kristine of Colorado; her son Vincent M. French and his wife, Vickie of Florida; her grandchildren: Christine Mitchell of Florida, David French of Florida, Adam French of Colorado, Kyle French of Colorado, Elanna French of Colorado, Janean Sisler of Florida, Richard French, II of Florida, Vanessa Chosewood of Florida, Andrew French of Florida, Jessica Ansel of Florida; 14 great grandchildren; three great-great grandchildren; her brother, Richard Nicholson and his wife, Kay of Queensbury; her sister, Corleen Daly and her husband, Leonard of Kingsbury; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Friends are invited to call on Friday from 4 pm to 6 pm at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc. at 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.

A Funeral Mass will take place on Saturday at 11 am at St. Mary’s/St. Paul’s Church in Hudson Falls, with the Reverend Thomas Babiuch officiating.

The Rite of Committal will take place at the family’s convenience.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Rita’s name can be made out to St. Mary’s/St. Paul’s, 11 Wall St, Hudson Falls, NY 12839, or a charity of one’s choice.

The family would like to thank the Saratoga Hospital nursing staff, Dr. Wang, Dr. Waters, and the Palliative Care team for their special care.

Edith F. (Henderson) French

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FrenchGANSEVOORT – Edith F. (Henderson) French, 89, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt and friend passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2015.

Born on February 17, 1926 in Gansevoort, she was the daughter of the late Oliver and Hazel Henderson.  Edith was raised on her family’s farm and lived most of her life on the West River Road.  She loved being on the Hudson River enjoying the boats, the geese, her yard and gardens.

Edith graduated from Fort Edward High School and worked at Sandy Hill Iron and Brass as a bookkeeper.  She married the late William “Bill” French on July 12, 1947 and together they raised their three children.

Edith and Bill owned and operated the Mobil Station on Main Street in Hudson Falls for 16 years.  Later, she became a teacher’s aide for BOCES, retiring at the age of 85.  Edith developed many close relationships with students and staff.  She was a lifelong member of the First Baptist Church of Hudson Falls, serving as a Sunday school teacher and member of the Board of Trustees.  Edith truly lived her Christian faith in word and deed.

She was a hardworking woman with many talents.  Edith enjoyed sewing, selling Sarah Coventry, making beautiful cakes, taking and sharing photographs, various crafts and canning the annual harvest.  But what she loved most was spending time with her family and many friends.  Edith always remembered everyone’s birthday or anniversary with a specially selected card and a treasure she had discovered that was made “just for you.”

Edith was predeceased by her daughter Nancy Lee Ashcroft and her infant granddaughters Baby Girl French and Heather French.

Survivors include her children Glenda and Richard Hastings, Jeffrey and Kathy French, her son-in-law Lawrence Ashcroft and her brother Howard Henderson.  Her grandchildren Gregory Amorosi, Stacey Amorosi and Micah Sakata, Melanie and Jeffrey Schraver, Chad and Keri St. John, Timothy St. John, Jessica St. John, Jeffrey and Lena French, Sara and Ron King, and Larry and Keri Ashcroft brought her great joy.  Edith is also survived by her beloved twenty-two great grandchildren and her great-great granddaughter Zoe.  She treasured a very special relationship with the Wright Family and truly loved all of her nieces and nephews.  She was known and loved in return by many as their dear Aunt Edith.

Friends may call from 4 to 7 PM, Friday, June 19, at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls, New York.

A funeral service will be conducted Saturday, June 20 at 11 AM at the First Baptist Church on Main Street in Hudson Falls.

Burial services will be private at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Fort Edward Rescue Squad, Inc., P.O. Box 226, Fort Edward, New York, 12828