Marion A. Hitchcock

KINGSBURY – Marion A. Hitchcock, peacefully passed away on December 31, 2018, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on January 21, 1922 to the late Howard and Olive (Wood) Graham.

Marion grew up in Fort Ann and graduated from Hudson Falls Senior High School.

She was a lifelong farmer’s wife to the late Norman Hitchcock and served as the family matriarch.  Marion and Norm were married on August 30, 1944.   He passed away on July 20, 1997, after 53 wonderful years of marriage.

Throughout the years, Marion worked at the Glove Factory, General Electric, Scott Paper, Fort William Henry and finally as a Court Security Guard. 

Her faith and church played a large part in Marion’s life.  She was a member of the Kingsbury Baptist Church and the American Baptist Woman’s Missionary Group.  She was also a member of the Red Hat Society and the Washington County Fair, where she baked goods and made crafts to be judged.  Marion enjoyed watching her grandchildren show their cattle at the fair.  She was also active in the Washington County Women’s Republican Committee.  In addition, Marion was an avid baker and gardener and was known for her famous rolls and pies.  She had a love for traveling.  Norm and Marion took trips from Maine to Alaska and everywhere in between.   Up until she was 94 years of age, Marion always took her annual trips to Aruba with the girls.  

Her greatest passions and delight came from her family and friends.  Marion loved to host and spend time with her loved ones.  She enjoyed listening and going to bluegrass festivals with her daughter, Elaine and her family.

Marion was predeceased by her parents, Howard and Olive Graham, her husband, Norm Hitchcock, her son, Graham Hitchcock and her great granddaughter, Jubilee Saville.

She is survived by her sister, Mildred Osborne; her daughters, Norma Saville (Gordon) of Hudson Falls, Elaine Sweenor (Francis, Jr.) of Hudson Falls, Marion Hartig (Tom) of Colorado Springs, CO, Betty  Getty  (Randy) of Hudson Falls; her grandchildren, Russell Saville (Susan), Peter Saville (Grace) Matt Saville (Maxine), Nathan Saville, Allison Cashell  (Rob), Rebecca Wallace (William) Tim Hartig, Ann LaFave (Doug) Beth Horrigan (Tom), Cristi Flanigan and her friend, Pete Elmer,  Darrin Flanigan, Kyle Getty (Rella), Emily Getty (Nicholas), Luke Getty (Jessica), and Tyler Getty (Hillary); her great grandchildren, Ethan and Jared Saville, Hunter and Olivia Saville, Raegan and Marlee Saville, Neve, Beck, Penn and Nell Saville, Kevin Carpenter, Logan and Kelsey LaFave, Laine and Reid Horigan, Liam, Ben and Sam Wallace, Jackson, Daniel, Joe and David Cashell, Julian Hartig, Ford and Jack Getty and Evelyn Getty; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Friends may call on Friday, January 4, 2019, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Kingsbury Baptist Church, 1790 Church Road in the town of Kingsbury.

Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. on Saturday, January 5, at the Kingsbury Baptist Church.

Burial will follow at the Kingsbury Cemetery in the town of Kingsbury.

The family would like to thank all the caregivers, who graciously cared for and loved Marion for the past two years.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Kingsbury Baptist Church, C/O Sylvia Weaver, 153 Dean Road, Hudson Falls, NY  12839.

Beverly Hitchcock

Hitchcock, BeverlyKINGSBURY – Beverly Hitchcock, 79, of Kingsbury, went into the arms of the Lord on Monday, December 11, 2017, at the Fort Hudson Nursing Center

Born October 20, 1938, in Whitehall, she was the daughter of the late Percy and Florence (Hammond) McNaughton.

On May 2, 1959, she married Collins Hitchcock in Glens Falls.  Collins passed away on January 7, 2017, after 57 years of marriage.

For many years she worked as a switchboard operator at the Glens Falls Hospital.

She was a member of the Kingsbury Baptist Church.

Beverly and her husband enjoyed wintering in Florida.

In addition to her husband and parents, she is predeceased by two brothers and three sisters.

She is survived by her four children, Tammy Stopinski and her husband, Dean of Murfreesboro, TN, Kevin Hitchcock and his wife, Debbie of Springer, OK, Cynthia Pratt and her husband, Rob of Queensbury and Todd Hitchcock and his wife, Tina of Kingsbury; 11 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews.

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

A funeral service will follow the calling hours on Friday at 7 p.m. at the funeral home.

Interment with take place at Kingsbury Cemetery, in the spring.

Memorial donations in Beverly’s memory may be made to the Kingsbury Baptist Church, C/O Sylvia Weaver, 153 Dean Rd., Hudson Falls, NY 12839 or the Alzheimer’s Association Northeastern New York, 4 Pine West Plaza, Suite 405, Albany, NY 12205.

Collins A. Hitchcock

hitchcockKINGSBURY – Collins A. Hitchcock, 94, of Kingsbury, went into the arms of the Lord on Saturday, January 7, 2017, at his home.

Born July 1, 1922, in Kingsbury, he was the son of the late Adolphus and Ruby (Wilson) Hitchcock.

During World War II, Collins left high school to serve with the United States Army Air Corps 100th Infantry.  He served 38 months, with most of it on the front lines.  He saw action at the Battle of the Bulge and the Ardennes.  When he returned from the war, he received his G.E.D.

On May 2, 1959, he married Beverly McNaughton in Glens Falls.

Collins worked for many years for Sandy Hill Iron and Brass in Hudson Falls, worked as an Electrical Contractor and then was employed at General Electric Company in Fort Edward. He retired at the age of 70.

He was a member of the Kingsbury Baptist Church and a ham radio operator using the designation “W2GQF. He also enjoyed his Model A and was a member of American Legion Post 574 of Hudson Falls.  Collins was quite honored to be the “Grand Marshall” of the 2013 Hudson Falls-Kingsbury Parade. He and his wife enjoyed wintering in Florida.  Collins enjoyed baseball, football and Nascar.  He liked to play the harmonica, especially gospel and bluegrass music.

In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by a sister, Ethelyn Choppa and a brother, Norman Hitchcock.

He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Beverly (McNaughton) Hitchcock of Kingsbury; his five children, Terry Hitchcock of Missouri, Tammy Stopinski and her husband, Dean of Murfreesboro, TN, Kevin Hitchcock and his wife, Debbie of Springer, OK, Cynthia Pratt and her husband, Rob of Queensbury and Todd Hitchcock and his wife, Tina of Kingsbury; 11 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews.

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

A funeral service will take place at 2 p.m. on Thursday at the Kingsbury Baptist Church on Route 4 in the Hamlet of Kingsbury. With the Rev. Jeffrey Palmer, officiating.

Interment, with military honors, will take place at Kingsbury Cemetery, later in the spring.

Memorial donations in Collin’s memory may be made to the Kingsbury Baptist Church, C/O Sylvia Weaver, 153 Dean Es., Hudson Falls, NY 12839 or American Legion Post 574 of Hudson Falls, 72 Pearl St., Hudson Falls, NY 12839