FORT EDWARD – Hazel Mae Trackey, 90, of Seminary Street, went peacefully into the arms of the Lord on Tuesday, July 30, 2019, at the Glens Falls Hospital.
Born on March 19, 1929, in Glens Falls, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Jennie (Stewart) LaPoint, Sr.
Hazel attended St. Mary’s Academy in Hudson Falls. Following school, she went to work at Kresge’s (Five and Dime) as a fountain girl. While working at the store, she met her future husband and the love of her life, John Francis Trackey. He lovingly called her his “Five and Ten Cent Girl”. They were married on August 20, 1950, at St. Mary’s Church in Hudson Falls. Together they shared 66 wonderful years, until he passed away on July 24, 2016.
Through the years, Hazel babysat over 48 children and enjoyed every moment. She also was secretary to John P. Burke, who was President of the International Paper Workers Union. For a short period of time, she was employed by Glens Falls Insurance Company and finally, she was deputy Town Clerk, under Edith Amorosi.
Even though she worked outside the home for many years, her heart was with her family. Hazel took wonderful care of her husband, her children and her home. She had an open-door policy, at all hours, you were welcome for hugs, coffee and conversation.
Hazel was a faithful communicant and Eucharistic Minster at St. Joseph’s Church in Fort Edward.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was predeceased by three infants, who passed away at childbirth, Jean, Jane and John and her two sisters, Adelaide Duval and Nathalie Hammond.
She is survived by her two loving children, Anne Carpenter and her husband, Edward of Fort Edward and Michael Trackey and his wife, Diana of Queensbury; her adoring grandchildren, Blaine Carpenter and his wife, Lisa of Fort Edward, Jennie Carpenter and her partner, Amber Allen of Queensbury and Lauren Trackey of Queensbury; her great-grandchildren, Finley John Carpenter and Cora Hazel Carpenter; her siblings, Barbara Lemery of Hudson Falls, Lois King of Florida, June Traver of Fort Edward and Edward LaPoint, Jr. of Hudson Falls; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Friends may call on Friday, August 2, 2019, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 3, 2019, at St. Joseph’s Church in Fort Edward.
The Rite of Committal will follow at St. Joseph’s Cemetery in the town of Fort Edward.
Memorial donations may be sent to the Fort Edward Rescue Squad, Inc., P.O. Box 226, Fort Edward, NY 12828.
