Monthly Archives: November 2018

Agnes “Marie” Northrup

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HUDSON FALLS – Agnes “Marie” Northrup, 92, a longtime Hudson Falls resident, passed away peacefully at home, on Thursday, November 1, 2018, surrounded by her loving family.

Marie was born on December 25, 1925, in the town of Fort Edward and was the daughter of the late Peter and Catherine (Holmes) Morency.  She grew up on lower Allen Street during the Great Depression and attended St. Mary’s Academy in Hudson Falls along with her siblings.

After graduating High School, she married William Devitt, a veteran of World War II, on May 19, 1946, and settled on North Street in Hudson Falls where she raised her three children.  After William passed away on June 9, 1961, Marie continued to work at General Electric in Hudson Falls while working to raise three children on her own.

In 1966, she met Charles Northrup, a talented musician and chef who operated the Lantern Lodge restaurant in Saratoga Springs for many years.  After dating for a short period, the couple married on October 10, 1966, and were together for nearly thirty-two years before Charles passed away on October 3, 1998.

After the death of her husband Charles, Marie continued to focus on her family and provided advice and counsel to her children and grand-children during times of need.  She was devout Catholic and was a communicant of St. Mary’s/St. Paul’s Church in Hudson Falls for many years.  Her faith in the Lord was strong and she was grateful for her long life and family.

Besides her parents and her husbands, she was predeceased by her twin sister, Catherine Morency, her brother, William Morency, and her sister, Helen Cain.

Survivors include her children, William Devitt and his wife, Sandra of Fort Edward, Christine “Sue” Gaulin and her husband, Mark of Hudson Falls and Marie Jackson-Harris and her husband, Ken of Moreau; her grandchildren, Christopher Haessly and his wife, Michelle Borbas, Scott Haessly, Shay Foxenburg and her husband, Rob, Deann Devitt, Reed Devitt, Daniel Harris and Kasey Harris; her great grandson, Jonathan Sarno; her sister, Margaret Berrigan.

At Marie’s request, all services will be private.

Donations in Marie’s name may be made to Community Hospice, 179 Lawrence Street, Saratoga Springs

Edmund T. Haynes

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HUDSON FALLS – Edmund T. Haynes, 75, passed away, surrounded by his loving family, on October 30, 2018.

Born on March 8, 1943 in Glens Falls, he was the son of the late Harlon T. and Dorothy Mae (Christian) Haynes.

Edmund attended Hudson Falls Schools and soon after, married the love of his life, Patricia Christian in Whallonsburg, NY.

For 35 years, Edmund worked for Pallets in Fort Edward and following his retirement, he was employed at the Sagamore in Bolton Landing, for ten years.

Edmund was an avid hunter and was a member of the Hudson Falls Fish & Game Club.  For several years he was a member of the Mohican Archery Club and also the Shenandoah Archery Club.

Edmund was a family man who loved spending time with his grandchildren and his great grandchildren.  He also spent many hours in his workshop creating beautiful pieces of wood.

Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his brother, Raymond Haynes, his sisters, Dora Haynes, Wilma Haynes and Virginia Haynes, two infant sons, Larry Haynes and Leslie Haynes and an infant granddaughter, Sara Stone-Haynes.

Survivors include his loving wife of 54 years, Patricia Haynes of Hudson Falls; his four children, Sue Ann Brandt of South Glens Falls, Karen Monroe (Steven) of Ocala, Florida, Carmen Moses of Glens Falls and Michael Haynes (Kari) of Ocala, Florida; nine grandchildren, Joshua Stone (Kneesaa), Brittany Almy, Jared Stone, Cory Leombruno, Jasmine Pinellas (Latrell), Emily Moses, Jacob Haynes, Caleb Haynes and Zachariah Haynes; 11 great grandchildren, Joshua Stone, Richard Stone, Kristofer Wadsworth, Logan Wadsworth, Ryan Wadsworth, Jordan Almy, Autumn Almy, Jade Hoins, Adrieanna Nason, Jason Pinellas and Aiden Pinellas; his siblings, Richard Haynes (Judy), Linda Haynes-Sharipro, Lloyd Haynes (Anna), Boyd Haynes (Linda), Ronald Haynes and Howard Haynes (Holly); several nieces, nephews and cousins; and John Crossman and Michael Needham, whom he considered as sons.

A celebration of life will be held on November 9, 2018, 4 pm to 8 pm at the Eagles Lodge, 80 Main Street in South Glens Falls.

Arrangements are under the care of the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.

Lester Fredrick Valyer, Sr.

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GANSEVOORT – Lester Fredrick Valyer, Sr.,  88, of Brownville Rd passed away on Thursday, November 1, 2018, at Granville Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing.

Born on May 6, 1930, he was the son of the late George and Jennie (Sharp) Valyer.

On August 7, 1948, he married Lillian Desourdy in Hudson Falls. Lester and Lillian shared 66 years of marriage before her passing in 2015.

Lester enjoyed fishing, hunting and snowmobiling in his younger years.  He liked playing bocce ball, fixing things and building.

In addition to his wife and parents, he is predeceased by his daughter, Lilliam O’Hanlon, his son in law, Bill Gifford and his siblings, George and Louis Valyer.

He is survived by his seven children, Linda Gifford of Gansevoort, Lester Valyer, Jr. and his wife, Sue of NC, Laura Morse of Gansevoort, Lorraine Burton and her husband, Bill of Gansevoort, Lizbeth Benhart and her husband, Mike of NC, Lois Shoots and her husband, Mike of TN and Lisa Valyer of PA; many grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; several great-great grandchildren; his siblings Gordon Dupries, Margie Fuller and Mike Dupris and his wife, JoAnne; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Friends may call from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, November 8, 2018, at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main St., in Hudson Falls.

Lester’s family suggests that memorials in his memory be made to The Granville Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing, 17 Madison Street, Granville, New York 12832.

Beatrice “Bea” Mabb

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HUDSON FALLS – Beatrice “Bea” Mabb, 89, of Lower Oak Street, went into the arms of the Lord, surrounded by her loving family, at her home, on Wednesday, October 31, 2018.

Born on March 22, 1929, in Glens Falls, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Ellen (Shea) Mabb

She met her future husband, Jerome “Jerry” while working at Kreske in Glens Falls.  They were married on June 18, 1949, at Christ Methodist Church in Glens Falls.  Together they shared 66 wonderful years together, until he passed away on July 5, 2015. After they were married, she devoted the rest of her life to her family, as a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother.

In 1982, along with her husband, Jerry, they founded Mabb Oil Company.  Bea was a vital part in the business, taking care of customers and her family, even making coffee and lunch for her boys.

Faith and family were the center of Bea’s life.  She was an active member of the Hudson Falls United Methodist Church for over 50 years and also a member of the United Methodist Women.  Bea enjoyed working on the church’s annual clam chowder luncheons.  She was a woman of God, who believed in Jesus Christ and served him well.  Bea believed in prayer and was often called a “prayer warrior”.

She was an avid Yankee fan, while her husband was an avid Red Sox fan, which made for interesting baseball seasons.   Bea enjoyed long rides on a summer day and traveling to the Jersey shore with her family.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was predeceased by her sisters, Isabella Coon and Mary Tyrell and her brother, Edward Mabb.

Survivors include her four children, Jerome E. Mabb and his life partner, Carol McMahon of Fort Edward, Michael Mabb and his wife, Mary Ellen of South Glens Falls,  Matthew Mabb and his wife, Holly of Hudson Falls and Judy Shaw and her life partner, Chris Battles of Queensbury; her ten grandchildren, Jerome E. Mabb II (Sara), Jason H. Mabb (Kessa), Mary Sue Hollowood, Christie Ann Hummel (Matt), Jeffrey Mabb (Heather), Travis M. Shaw (Sara), Jesse E. Shaw, Jodie M. Marinello (Anthony), Heather M . Craner (Michael) and Heidi L. Bilicki (Stefan); her 14 great grandchildren; her brother, Gary Mabb of Glens Falls; her sister in law, Ann Mabb of Glens Falls; as well as several nieces and nephews.

Friends may call on Sunday, November 4, 2018, from 11 to 1 p.m. at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.

Funeral services will be conducted on Sunday, following the calling hours at 1:00 P.M. at the funeral home, with the Reverend Mark Bailey, officiating.

Burial will follow at Gansevoort Cemetery in Gansevoort.

Memorial donations in Bea’s memory will be sent to High Peaks Hospice, 54 Glen Street Glens Falls, NY 12801.