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SOUTH GLENS FALLS – M. Lucille Underwood, 89, of White Birch Estates, passed away on Thursday, February 8, 2018, at the Grand at Guilderland, with her family by her side.

Born on November 24, 1928, in Glens Falls, she was the son of the late George and Ella (Heath) Crandall.

She married Philip R. Underwood on New Years day in 1950 at the Hudson Falls First Presbyterian Church, he passed away on March 5, 2005.

Mrs. Underwood worked at General Electric in Fort Edward, for 34 years.

For a number of years, she lived in Hudson Falls and was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in that community. Her Veteran’s of Foreign Wars involvement took her to the office of Grand President of the Military Order of the Cootie Auxiliary for New York State.  On the holiday’s she would deliver flowers for Bloonies and Blooms Flower Shop and Binley Flowers.

Mrs. Underwood enjoyed Bingo and traveling.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was predeceased by one brother, Clarence Crandall and her son in law, Charles Montgomery.

Survivors include her five children, Joyce M. Montgomery of Gansevoort, Brenda K. Bartholomew of Mechanicville, Philip R. Underwood, Jr. of South Glens Falls, Robert Scott Underwood and his wife, Naomi of Carthage and Patricia A. Underwood and her companion, Mike Harrington of South Glens Falls; eight grandchildren; many great grandchildren; a sister, Eunice Kill and her husband, Tom of Johnsburg; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Graveside services will be held 1 p.m.  on Friday, February 16, 2018, at the Gerald B. H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery on Duell Rd. in Stillwater.

Following the burial, all are welcome to the Fraternal Order of Eagles Club 80 Main St, South Glens Falls, for a celebration of her life.

Memorials contributions may be sent to the First Presbyterian Church, 9 River St., Hudson Falls, NY 12839.

HUDSON FALLS – Joan (Billetdoux) Underwood, 79, of Hudson Falls, passed away on Saturday, May 4, 2013, at the Glens Falls Hospital, after a short illness.

Born on July 6, 1933, in Glens Falls, she was the daughter of the late George and Myrtle (Danz) Billetdoux.

She was a 1951 graduate of Hudson Falls High School.

On August 9, 1953, she married Ernest H. Underwood at St. Paul’s Church in Hudson Falls.

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

Joan enjoyed traveling, gardening, ceramics and spending time with her family.

In addition to her parents, she is predeceased by a brother, George Billettdoux.

Survivors include her husband of 59 years, Ernest H. Underwood of Hudson Falls; her daughters, Bonny Smith and her husband, David of Hartford, Terri Ireland and her husband, Robert of Woodbridge, VA, Carol Merritt and her husband, William of Glen Lake and Mary Ellen Lovely and her husband, Wallace of Honolulu, Hawaii; a son, Thomas R. Underwood and his companion, Brenda Laporte of Hudson Falls; a sister, Patricia Rayos  of Blackstone, MA; her grandchildren Edward Clear, Daniel Clear, Jillian Smith, Erin Welch, Kara Ireland, Brett Ireland, Bryan Ireland, Sean Underwood, Sarah Lovely and Joshua Lovely; her great grandchildren, Nathan Clear, Dylan Clear, Thomas Welch, Rebecca Welch;  and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Friends may call from  6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday  at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main St., Hudson Falls.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Wednesday at St. Mary’s/St. Paul’s Church, on the park, in Hudson Falls with the Rev.Thomas Babiuch, pastor, officiating.

The Rite of Committal will follow at Union Cemetery in the town of Fort Edward.

Joans family suggests that memorial donations in her memory be made to the Fort Edward Rescue Squad, Inc., P.O. Box 226, Fort Edward, NY 12828.

Condolences may be emailed to www.carletonfuneralhome.net.