HUDSON FALLS – Lynn R. Schnabel, 62, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on October 24, 2017. Lynn suffered a long and courageous battle with cancer.
She was employed for several years at Washington County Department Motor Vehicles, retiring in January 2017. Prior to DMV, Lynn worked for Washington County WIC and General Electric.
Before returning to her home in Hudson Falls, she and her family lived in Saudi Arabia and Florida.
Lynn was devoted to her daughters and grandchildren and spent her life ensuring their comfort and happiness. She enjoyed nothing more than playing with her grandkids and giving them much love and happiness.
Lynn enjoyed gardening, dining out, hiking, visiting museums, historic sites and craft fairs. She was also a regular visitor at the Glens Falls Farmers Market. Lynn also enjoyed traveling and spending time at the beach in Cape Cod, MA, Florida and Hampton, NH.
She was predeceased by her mother, Flora A. Belden, her former husband, Joseph Schnabel and two of her favorite little dogs, LuLu and Bagel.
Lynn is survived by her beloved daughters, Rachel Schnabel (Chris Holcomb) and Sarah Schnabel (Michael Reid); her grandchildren, Delilah and Jude; her sisters and brothers, Lee Ann Vitas (Harry), Joseph Fowler (Phyllis Borden), Robin Nassivera (Mike) and Leon Fowler; her nieces and nephews, Andrea Gifford, Gina Nassivera, Michael Nassivera, Robert Fowler and Flora Fowler; her uncle, Lester Weller; her aunts, Fay Vaughn (Frank) and Judy McWhorter (Don); several cousins and dear friends; and her step father, Robert Fowler.
Friends may call on Friday, November 3rd from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial donations be made to the local charity of your choice.
