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Helen Anna (Labrum) Howland

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GLENS FALLS – Helen Anna (Labrum) Howland, 88, of Glens Falls passed away on Sunday, June 16, 2019 at The Pines in Glens Falls.

Born on November 28, 1930 in Lake George, she was the daughter of the late Elroy L. and Louise (Bull) Labrum.

Helen was a resident of The Pines for many years. When she was two weeks old, she became ill. No one was able to determine what she had, but she came out of it with a crippled leg, arm and hand. Helen attended school at Lake George until the third grade. Because she had seizures, her mother was urged to keep her home. Helen babysat for her sister’s five children and did tons of housework. She started having seizures more often. Her sister and father took her to a doctor who told them she was in regression and sent her to Rome State School. Someone overmedicated her, causing a stroke and she never walked again. Finally, a lady from Social Service Department got her out of Rome and into a The Pines Nursing Home, where she lived the rest of her life. Helen made many friends and was well cared for at The Pines.  Her sister wants everyone to realize how very blessed we were to have her in our lives.

Helen had many hobbies including reading and writing letters to her family. She also had a love for music and had a beautiful singing voice.

In addition to her parents, she is predeceased by her sister, Ruth M. (Labrum) Fischer and her husband, Robert; her brothers, Thomas R. Labrum, Richard E. Labrum and his wife, Dorothy, Ernest J. Labrum and several nieces and nephews.

Survivors include her sister, Roberta L. (Labrum) Poulos and her husband, the late Peter Poulos; her loving nieces, Donna (Rabine) Swan and her husband, Michael, Joy (Pearson) Carpenter and her husband, Richard, Julienne (Poulos) Miner and her partner, Matthew, Cheryl (Labrum) Sheppard and Melissa (Labrum) Wilson and her husband, Robert; her aunt, Alice (Bull) Feulner and her husband, Ron.

Friends may call from 10 to 11 a.m. on Thursday, June 20, 2019 at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.

Prayers will be offered at 11 a.m., following the calling hour at the funeral home.

Interment will follow at Evergreen Cemetery in Lake George.

Donations in Helen’s name may be made to the charity of one’s choice.

Helen (Zolnowski) McCann

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HUDSON FALLS – Helen (Zolnowski) McCann, 96, formerly of Jasper Street, died peacefully on Monday, June 3, 2019 at the Fort Hudson Health Care Facility in Fort Edward.

Born on June 21, 1922 in Hudson Falls, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Anna Zolnowski.

Following graduation from Hudson Falls High School, Helen enlisted in the United States Marine Corp.  She was very proud to have served her country during World War II.  After her honorable discharge, Helen continued her education at Katherine Gibbs School in Boston, MA.

On October 29, 1949, she married Paul T. McCann at St Mary’s Church in Hudson Falls. He passed away on July 15, 1998, after 48 wonderful years of marriage.

Helen loved working alongside her husband, at McCann’s Pharmacy in Hudson Falls, where she ran the show.

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

She was a master Bridge player and played well into her 80’s.  Helen was happiest spending summers at her cottage on Hadlock.

Besides her parents and husband, Helen was predeceased by her infant son, James and her sisters, Estelle Francato, Genevieve Garrant , Ethel Bubbins, her nephews, Joseph McCann and Rodney Bobbins and her great niece, Marcia Francato Perrin.

Survivors include her children, Kathleen McCann of Hudson Falls, Dr. Thomas McCann and his wife, Sharon of Orchard Park, Richard McCann and Brian McCann, both of Hudson Falls; her grandchildren, Robert Doty, Adam Doty, Christopher McCann, Aaron McCann, Jason McCann, Laura Campbell, Matthew McCann and Kara Devine; 15 great grandchildren; her special niece, Ann Marie Francato and several other nieces and nephews.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 9 a.m. on Saturday, June 8th at St. Mary’s/St. Paul’s Church, on the park in Hudson Falls.

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

The family would like to thank Dr. Gara and the staff on D Wing at Fort Hudson for the wonderful care given to Helen during her stay.

In honor of Helen, McCann’s Pharmacy will be closed on Saturday, June 8th.

Donations in Helen’s memory may be made to Roswell Park Alliance Foundation, A Taste For Life, Elm & Carlton Streets, Buffalo, NY 14263.

Helen Beagle

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GANSEVOORT – Helen Beagle, 94, passed away peacefully at her home on December 27, 2016.
She was born on July 11, 1922 to the late Cora and Albert Hoffman.
Helen was a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Her home was the place where her family always gathered. Everyone loved to go to “Mom’s”, “Gram’s”, and “Nana’s” house.
Helen had an abiding faith in God and was a member of the Gospel Lighthouse Church. She loved to read her bible and listen to music.

Helen was predeceased by sisters, Iona Lawler, Lillian St. Peter, Eleanor Gibson, and Winnifred Hoffman, and brother, Ernest Aldous.
Helen is survived by her husband, Richard Beagle; daughters, Linda (Lawrence) Kutcher and Donna (Thomas) Conley; grandchildren, Lawrence (Wendy) Kutcher, Amie (Jeffrey) Tollison, and Staci (Douglas) Talkington; great-grandchildren, Joshua and Jessica Brower, Colton Weatherwax, and Grayson and Ellora Talkington; and several other family members.

Viewing will be on Tuesday, January 3, 2016 at 10am at the Gospel Lighthouse Church, 30 La Cross St, Hudson Falls, followed by a service at 11am, and burial at the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery at 1pm.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Gospel Lighthouse Church, 30 LaCrosse Street in Hudson Falls.