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HUDSON FALLS – Alton “Al” Havens, 79, of Thomas Ave., passed away following a long illness on Thursday, November 12, 2015, at home, surrounded by his loving family.

Born on November 5, 1936, in Hudson Falls, he was the son of the late Roy and Pauline (Morency) Havens.

Al graduated from Hudson Falls Senior High School and then entered the United States Army.  He served three years as a radio operator and was honorably discharged in 1958.

On September 17, 1960, he married Carol A. McFarren at St. Ann’s Church in Fort Ann.

After serving his country, Al went to work for Finch Pruyn and was the Superintendent of the pulp Yard, retiring in 1997.

He was a communicant of St. Mary’s/St. Paul’s Church in Hudson Falls.  His enjoyments included, carpentry, woodworking, playing cards, hunting, golf and after retirement he and carol enjoyed boating and winters in Florida.  He was very fond of spending time with friends and family and quite proud of his work fixing and building things for St. Mary’s/St. Paul’s Church with his friend Skip Gordon.

Besides his parents, Al is predeceased by a son, Daniel Havens, a sister Lorraine Huestis, a brother, Robert Havens and his wife, Peggy, his brothers Jerry Havens and Arthur Havens, a granddaughter Amanda Havens and a sister in law, Martha Havens.

Al is survived by his wife of 55 years, Carol (McFarren) Havens of Hudson Falls; his children, Michael Havens and his wife, Jane of Hudson Falls, Denise Giarusso and her husband Michael of Hudson Falls, Dianna Rushlow and her husband, Larry of Hudson Falls, Danielle Havens of Hudson Falls, his grandchildren, Fallon Jankowski, Thad Jankowski and his companion, Jamie, Lindsey Rushlow and her companion Ian McPhee, Taya Giarusso, Adam Agresta, Brandon Cusick; his great-grandchildren,  Brynn Gilles, Bradlee Gilles, Addysyn McPhee and Nolan McPhee; his brother, Roy Havens of Glens Falls, his brother Ronald W, Havens of Florida; his sister Joyce Gilligan of Glens Falls; his brother James Havens and his wife and his wife Linda, of Glens Falls, his brother Ray Havens and his wife, Joanne of Hudson Falls; several nieces, nephews and cousins and some special friends, Skip and Barb Gordon, Terri and Dick Constant, Jack and Rose Lyons and Holly Hearl.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m., on Monday, at St. Mary’s/ St. Paul’s Church on the park in Hudson Falls with the Rev. Thomas Babiuch, pastor, officiating.

The Rite of Committal, with military honors provided by American Legion Post 574 of Hudson Falls, will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery in the town of Fort Edward.

A special thank you to Al’s best friend Skip Gordon and his brother, Ray Havens for being there for Al and his family.

Al’s family requests that memorial donations in his memory be made to St. Mary’s/St. Paul’s Church, 11 Wall St., Hudson Falls, NY 12839, a military organization of one’s choice or Community Hospice, 173 Lawrence St., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.

KINGSBURY – Robert C. “Bob” Havens, 54,  of Kingsbury, passed away, surrounded by his loving family, after a courageous battle with cancer, on Sunday, September 13, 2015 at the Glens Falls Hospital.

Born September 15, 1960, in Glens Falls, he was the son of Raymond L. Havens and the late Jean M. (Mullen) Havens.

Bob was a graduate of Hudson Falls High School and on July 28, 1979, he married Nancy Bankowski in Hudson Falls.  Together they have shared 36 wonderful years.

He was a carpenter by trade for many years.

Bob loved the outdoors, hunting and fishing in the Adirondacks.  He  was a wonderful cook who loved to feed his family.  Bob made friends so easily and had too many to number.  He was a jovial man and also was a private person.  Bob loved a cold Heineken and his OTB account.

In addition to his mother, he was predeceased by his sister, Heidi Havens.

Bob is survived by his loving wife, Nancy Havens of Kingsbury; his two children, Sarah Raymond and her husband, Daniel of Selkirk and Joshuah Havens and his wife, Crystal of Glens Falls; his three grandchildren, Mallory and Masey Raymond and Travis Havens; his brother and sisters, Raeann Willis and her husband, Rick of Hartford, Mearl Havens of Hudson Falls, Donmarie Pasco and her husband, Raymond of Fort Edward; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins; and many aunts and uncles.

In celebration of Bob’s life, there will be a biker/vehicle benefit on September 26, 2015, starting at 11 am, at the Hudson Falls American Legion Post 574, on Pearl Street and end at Saluto’s, with a pig roast.  Vehicle registration starts at 9:30 am at the legion on Sept. 26.

HUDSON FALLS – Arthur W. Havens, 79, of Preston Street, passed away peacefully, at his home on Tuesday, December 30, 2014.

Born on July 13, 1935 in Hudson Falls, he was the son of the late Roy and Pauline (Morency) Havens.

Arthur worked for the Hudson Falls Department of Public Works for 43 years and retired in 1997.

He was a communicant of St. Mary’s/St. Paul’s Church in Hudson Falls.

His favorite enjoyments were fishing and camping on Hadlock Pond with his family and walking the dogs.

Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his sister, Lorraine Huestis and his brothers, Jerry and Robert Havens.

Survivors include his brothers, Roy Havens of Glens Falls, Alton Havens and his wife, Carol of Hudson Falls, Ronald Havens of Florida, Raymond Havens and his wife, Joann of Hudson Falls and James Havens and his wife, Linda of Queensbury; his sister, Joyce Gilligan of Glens Falls; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Friends may call on Friday, January 2, 2015,  from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.

Funeral Services will be at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, following the calling hours  at funeral home.

The Rite of Committal will be at St. Mary’s Cemetery in the town of Fort Edward.

The family sends a special thank you to Gail Whittemore and Beth Hathaway for the constant care given to their uncle, Art.

The family suggests that memorial donations be made to the Moreau Emergency Squad, Inc., 1583 Route 9, Fort Edward, NY 12828.

HUDSON FALLS – Daniel H. Havens, 74, of Hudson Falls and Indian River Nursing Facility in Granville, went into the arms of the Lord on Monday, May 27, 2013, after complications from a surgery.

Born on May 15, 1939, he was the only son of seven children of the late Ralph and Mary (Keating) Havens. He was born with polio, but overcame some of his disabilities by being a very hard working person. Dan attended Hudson Falls High School and worked for Maplewood Dairy for many years until it changed hands to VanAernem’s Dairy, retiring in the spring of 2012. He always walked to wherever he had to go.

Dan loved sports, reading the Daily News for sport results, scratch off tickets, feeding his pet squirrels and he loved drinking Pepsi. He was so proud to be a member of the Monsignor Arthur S. Kiffin Council 296 Knights of Columbus in Hudson Falls and an usher at St. Mary’s/St. Paul’s Church in Hudson Falls. Dan was well known by many. He frequented Cumby’s in Hudson Falls, the Corner Diner, Fish Fry Café and the customers he met when delivering milk to businesses. Dan will be greatly missed by all.

Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his sister, Judy Kibling.

Survivors include his siblings, Rita Kibling and her husband, Bob of Medical Lake, WA, Flossie Hobbs and her late husband, Hermann of Gansevoort, Sandra Hobbs and her husband, Earl of South Glens Falls, Barbara Fontaine and her husband, Chris of Fort Edward and Anna Dowling and her husband, George of Victory Mills; and several nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews and cousins.

Friends may call on Thursday, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls. Prayers for Dan will be said at 7 p.m. following the calling hours, at the funeral home.

The Rite of Committal will be at 11a.m. on Friday at Union Cemetery in the town of Fort Edward.

The family suggests that memorial donations be made to Monsignor Arthur S. Kiffin Council 296 Knights of Columbus, 188 Main Street, Hudson Falls, NY 12839 or St. Mary’s/St. Paul’s Church, 11 Wall Street, Hudson Falls, NY 12839.