SOUTH GLENS FALLS – Theodore F. Meade, 86, of South Glens Falls, passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2015.
Born on July 27, 1928, in Hudson Falls, he was the son of the late Claude F. and Helen (Stalker) Meade.
Ted attended Hudson Falls School. He then served his country during World War II in the United States Army.
On July 25, 1948, he married Betty J. Dickinson at the Hudson Falls United Methodist Church. She passed away on March 2, 2002, after 53 years of marriage.
He worked for NIBCO for 34 years, until his retirement.
Ted enjoyed golfing, snowmobiling, bowling and NASCAR. Most of all, Ted loved his family.
Others who predeceased him were his dad, Harold Stanton and his brothers John F. Meade and William Stanton.
Ted is survived by his six children, Donna Palmer and her husband, Ralph of Queensbury, Daniel Meade and his wife, Linda of Palm Bay, Fl, Christine Lyons and her husband, Nelson of Hudson Falls, Peggy Mattison and her husband Gary of Moreau, Michael Meade and his wife, Helen of Corinth and Peter Meade and his wife, Marie of Efland, NC; Thirteen grandchildren, Dawn Lyons Gosline, Daniel Meade, Jr., Theodore S. Meade, Denise Lyons Sundin, Desmond Lyons, Shawn Palmer, Christopher Mattison, Jamie Mattison Stratton, Brian Palmer, John Meade, Tiffany Meade Garnsey, Heather A. Meade and Mark F. Meade; 20 great grandchildren; 1 great-great grandchild; his sisters, Alice “Betty” Viger and her husband, Al of Easton, Jeanne VanAcker and her husband, Ed of East Greenbush and Mary Martuscello of Glens Falls; his sisters in law, Rita Porteous of Fort Ann, Sarah “Sally” Gleason of South Glens Falls, Virginia “Ginny” Hill of Fenimore and Linda Stanton of Queensbury; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
At his request , services will be private.
Ted’s family would like to give special thanks to the staff on B Wing at the Fort Hudson Health Care Facility for their compassionate care of Ted and his family.
Memorial donations may be sent to the Moreau Emergency Squad, 1583 U.S. Rte 9, Fort Edward, NY 12828.
Donna, Danny, Chrissy, Peggy, Michael and Peter – Our condolences to you and your families from myself and my sisters and spouses and Marty. We really enjoyed the times our family spent with your mom and dad, and you kids, growing up. Although this is a very hard time for all of you, know that your dad is at peace again back with your mom……..All of our love to all of you guys, we are thinking of you. The John Dickinson Jr family
Dear Betty, Jean and Mary – I am sorry to learn of the loss of your dear brother Ted. Growing up on Burgoyne Ave, I recall his many visits to the Stanton family homestead. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family at this difficult time. May the happy memories of Ted be a source of comfort to you all. Most sincerely, Sue Cottrell
Thank you for you kind thoughts and words. They are appreciated. Betty, Mary and Jean.
Our family sends our condolences to your family ,we have great memories of time spent together when we were younger. We are thinking of you at this hard time. All our love. Sue Roger and family
Dear Chris and Nellie.
We are so sorry for your loss.
THANKS JOHN AND FAMILY. IF ANYONE KNOWS HOW WE FEEL IT WOULD BE YOUR FAMILY. WE SURE HAD FUN GROWING UP IN FEEDER DAM. YOU MADE THINK OF ALOT OF FUN TIMES. THANKS, CHRIS AKA CRISSY TO MY COUSINS..LOL
So very sorry. Such good childhood memories of being at your home. Strength to you all.
My deepest sympathy for your loss. I’m Marilyn Brennan Millis’ daughter. I was just in last week with my aunt Eleanor Fischer but he was asleep. Sorry for your loss.
Teresa
Thinking of you all.
Thank you so much everyone for your warm thoughts. We were blessed to have such great parents and a wonderful childhood.
Love Donna,Dan,Chris ,Peggy,Mike and Pete