Brett Michael Diaz

DiazFORT EDWARD – Brett Michael Diaz , 3 months old, of Fort Edward, passed away on Sunday, August 11, 2013, at Albany Medical Center.

Born on May 15, 2013, in Glens Falls, he was the infant son of Alexandria Diaz.

Brett was a happy little boy and also was a little cuddle bug.  He will be greatly missed and remembered always.

He was predeceased by his aunt, April Diaz, and his great grandmother, Lillian DeFoe.

Survivors include his mother, Alexandria Diaz of Fort Edward; his brothers, Kiaunte Diaz and Matthew Diaz; his grandparents, Darlene and Joseph Drew of Gansevoort; his uncle, Tony Diaz of Hudson Falls; his aunts, Michelle Defoe of Fort Edward, Stephanie DeFoe of Fort Edward, Christina Crawford of Gansevoort, Angela Diaz of Corom; and a close family friend, Dalan Trombley of Fort Edward.

Friends may call on Friday, August 16, 2013 from 6 to 8p.m. at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.

Brett’s family suggests that memorial donations be made to the Warren Washington Child Advocacy Center, PO Box 659, 24 Dix Ave., Glens Falls, NY 12801.

 Online condolences may be made by visiting www.carletonfuneralhome.net.

 

Wayne H. Tanner

tanner1tanner2SOUTH GLENS FALLS – Wayne H. Tanner, 76, of South Glens Falls, passed away on Thursday, August 8, 2013, at the Glens Falls Hospital, after a long illness.

Born on August 18, 1936, in Granville, he was the son of the late Harmond and Myrtle (Holcomb) Tanner.

Wayne was a graduate of Granville High School and served with the United States Air Force, in Korea.

On April 6, 1979, he married Dorothy Wildey in Argyle.

Wayne was employed for 31 years at Nibco in South Glens Falls.

He enjoyed fishing, camping, vacations and gardening.  Wayne was a family man and will be greatly missed by them.

Besides his parents, he was predeceased by a stepson, Michael Brayman, a granddaughter, Crystal Brayman and his infant grandson, Joseph Brayman  Wayne is also predeceased by a sister Shirley Prehoda.

Survivors include his wife of 34 years, Dorothy Tanner of South Glens Falls; his children, Brenda Brayman of MA, James Brayman of South Glens Falls, Wanda Huntington and her husband, AJ III of Fort Edward, Teresa Brayman of Hudson Falls, Stephen Brayman, Jr., of South Glens Falls, Nancy Hunt and her husband, Brian of South Glens Falls, Rebecca Smith and her husband, James of Fort Edward and Stephanie Floutin of Fort Edward; his grandchildren, Christina Peelor, Jason Brayman, Aaron Johnson, Timothy Brayman, Matthew Brayman, Shelby Brayman, Logan Brayman, Stephen Brayman, John Snow, Jr., Kristy Knapp, Adam Brayman, Amanda Smith, Michael Smith and James Smith; several great grandchildren; his brother, Ronald Tanner of Granville; a sister, Linda Parillo of Wilton; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Friends may call on Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.

American Legion Post 574 of Hudson Falls will hold services at 7 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

Prayers will be said on Tuesday at 11 a.m. at the funeral home.

Burial will follow at Gansevoort Cemetery, with full military honors, provided by The Hudson Falls American Legion Post # 574.

Wayne’s family suggests that memorial donations be made to the Hudson Falls American Legion Post #547, 72 Pearl St., Hudson Falls, NY 12839 or the Fort Edward Rescue Squad, P.O. 226, Fort Edward, NY 12828.

Vera Tanner

TannerHUDSON FALLS – Vera Tanner, 65, of Hudson Falls, passed away on Sunday, June 30, 2013, at Fairview Hospital in Great Barrington, Mass.

Born on June 2, 1948, in White River Junction, Vermont, she was the daughter of the late James E. and Alice P. (Bigelow) Ray.

Vera is survived by her son, Rob Tanner and his wife, Erika of Clifton Park; and her sister, Mary Wood and her husband, Robert of Argyle.

Graveside services will be conducted 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 6, 2013, at Moss Street Cemetery in the town of Kingsbury.

Memorial donations may be sent to your local animal shelter.