SOUTH GLENS FALLS – Zenas “Peanut” Dickinson, 77 of South Glens Falls, passed away Saturday morning, March 9, 2024 at Glens Falls Hospital. Peanut battled cancer for years and ultimately passed after a very brief illness.

Born on November 10, 1946 in Belcher, NY, he was a life-long area resident and son of the late Ernest and Luella (Mallory) Dickinson. Peanut left school at the age of 17 and enlisted in the United States Army in 1963. He served his country during the Vietnam War until being honorably discharged in 1966. On August 5, 1967, he married the former Marjorie Hunt in South Glens Falls and the couple has resided there ever since.

Peanut worked hard his entire life, first at United Boar d and Carton in Clarks Mill until it closed and he found work at the Post Star as a printer. He then went to work as a mechanic at Whiteman Chevrolet, then went on to Brownell Lumber Company in Edinburg, Fort William Henry Hotel and more recently, the 99 restaurant. Peanut spent 22 plus years as a cook at Pat Russo’s Dugout in South Glens Falls and became very close to the Russo family.

He had great community pride, serving in several fire departments over the years including South Queensbury Volunteer Fire Department, South Glens Falls Fire Company, where he served as the Fire Police Captain, Edinburg Fire Volunteer Fire Company, and Moreau Emergency Corp.

Peanut enjoyed the outdoors and loved hunting and fishing with his sons, searching the ground with a metal detector, camping, going to garage sales, and most of all spending time with his family.

In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by eight brothers, William, Patrick, Ernest “Bud”, Thomas Sr, Robert, Michael, Timothy Sr, and John; and a sister, Diane Vanderwalker; his mother in law and father in law, Margaret and Henry Hunt; brother in law, Michael Hunt; and sister in law, Donna Manchester.

He is survived by his wife of almost 57 years, Marjorie Dickinson; three sons, Kevin Dickinson and his wife, Patricia, Keith Dickinson and his wife, Sandy, and Kenneth Dickinson; his brothers and sisters, Sandra Briylea, Anita Clute and her husband, Larry, Virginia Kays and her husband, Joe, Rose Vanderwerker, Louise “Gidget” Staunches, Philip Dickinson and his wife, Karen, Douglas Dickinson and his wife, Terry, and Mark Dickinson and his wife, Sharron; several grandchildren, two great-grandchildren; and many, many nieces and nephews, including his very special niece, Aryonna Jarvis; sister in law, Pearl Jarvis; and brothers in law, Jack Hunt, and Robert Hunt and his wife, Sharron.

 Friends are invited to call from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.

A funeral service will be held at 11:30 am on Thursday, March 14, 2024 at the funeral home. Burial with military honors will follow at the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery on Duell Road in Schuylerville.

Memorial Donations may be made in his name to the South Glens Falls Fire Company, 7 W Marion Ave, South Glens Falls, NY 12803.

On May 24, 1930 Kathleen Belle (Dickinson) Cary entered into this world as the daughter of Nellie (Green) and Elwood Dickinson of Gansevoort, NY. Raised on the family farm with four other siblings, (Edna Kobor, Lyle, Lawrence and Floyd Dickinson) on Dickinson Lane off West River Road, she attended the two-room country schoolhouse down the same road that her father did until she completed the sixth grade. After that, school districts became centralized and she then attended and graduated from Fort Edward High School with a two-year interruption when she was at the Homestead Sanatorium recovering from tuberculosis.

On July 9th, 1950, Kathleen married Richard C. Cary of Durkeetown at the Quaker Friends Meetinghouse in South Glens Falls. Her husband was a farmer’s hired hand, the longest being on the McEachron farm in West Hebron.  On January 1, 1967, dad and mom bought their own dairy farm in Easton, New York.  As well as full time homemaker, mom pitched in when needed with the farm work, especially during haying time in spite of her asthma. She then went on to work for her nephew, Dale Dickinson’s Dickinson’s World of Food Service and also worked for Toadflax Nursery.   She also babysat for a few grand nieces and nephews, took care of the elderly until she became stricken with a spinal stroke and was no longer able to work. After the passing of her husband mom went into assisted living, the Home of the Good Shepherd of Wilton, and in recent years, Baptist Health Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center of Scotia. 

Mom left behind the burdens and cares of this earthly life on December 24, 2021 at the age of 91 years. She demonstrated every day that her main purpose in life was to gain the approval of her Heavenly Father. She was a testimony in her own right of having a contented spirit as she struggled with different adversities in her life.

She was preceded in death besides her parents and husband, and her four siblings, a grandson, Ian Richard Cary who passed away on her birthday in 1999.

Left behind to mourn her passing but rejoicing that she has now entered into heavenly peace are a sister-in-law, Marcia Bunzey of Cobleskill, NY and her four children; Philip (Jennifer) Cary of Phoenix, AZ, Marlene (James) Bradley of Schenectady, NY, Ronald (Rhonda) Cary of Phoenix, AZ and Kimberly (Charles) Romero of Wiggins, CO as well as grandchildren Jaime (Jonathan) Zorich, Matthew (Stacy) Bradley, Alyssa (Juan) Andrade, Stephanie (Rory) Stark, Margaret (Matt) Morrissey, Jessica (Andy)  Halseth, Kathleen Bradley, Marc (Kalie) Romero, Michael Romero , Sarah (Thomas) Bradley, Allison (Anthony) Eslick along with two great grandsons, Owen Morrissey and Guy Bradley and five great granddaughters,
Natalia Andrade, India Starks, Olive Stark, Jemma Stark and Kathleen Morrissey, numerous nieces and nephews and grand and great grand nieces and nephews.

Friends may call Monday, January 3, 2022, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main St., in Hudson Falls.  All visitors are required to wear a face mask upon entering the building, regardless of vaccination status.

A funeral service will follow the calling hours, 11 a.m., at the funeral home.  For all those unable to attend in person, a zoom meeting has been provided with a meeting ID of 7929840461 and a passcode of HL2d6E

Burial will be private.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 4550 Montgomery Ave. Suite 1100 N, Bethesda, MD 20814 or the American Heart Association, 444 Liberty Ave #1300, Pittsburgh, PA 15222.

FORT EDWARD – Marion A. Dickinson, 92, of Fort Edward and Savannah, Georgia, went to be with her husband, Fred, on Tuesday, November 17, 2020.

Born on April 25, 1928, a native of Hudson Falls and Fort Edward, she was the daughter of the late Norman and Irene (Spellburg) Ashe.

On January 1, 1945 she married her closest companion and soulmate, Frederick J. Dickinson. They enjoyed 63 wonderful years of marriage together before he passed away on June 9, 2008 at the home they shared together since, 2004 in Savannah, Georgia.

Marion and Fred moved to Paramus, NJ in 1956 where they raised their six children.  She was a wonderful mother and wife, always by her husband’s  side, supporting him in his successful lace business in NJ and his partnership in “Wet Willies” of Savannah.  Following his retirement,  travelling the world with Fred, brought her great joy.  Although she had been to many countries and experienced different cultures, her favorite place, was her home, surrounded by her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.  In her down time, Marion always enjoyed relaxing with a good book. She was a warm, generous, kind lady, who carried herself with a gentleness that touched her family and friends.

Besides her parents and husband, she was predeceased by her brother, Norman Ashe and her sister, Shirley Bordeau.

Survivors include her children, Jack Dickinson, Dr. Bill Dickinson and his wife, Dr. Joe Ann Brandt,  Bob Dickinson and his wife, Angela, Joe Dickinson and his wife, Nancy, Mike Dickinson and his wife, Melanie and Darlene Bandazian and her husband, Rick; her brother, Paul Ashe and his wife, Julie;her thirteen grandchildren, Pax (Kelly), Casey (Megan), Ricky (Andrea), Corey, Jessie, Ashley (Al), Sean (Jenn), Trevor, Ryann (Ibraham), Emily (Dallas), Katlyn, Sara and Michael (Kailey); as well as her nine great grandchildren, Sage, Darien, Leo, Colton, Silas, Cece, Clare, Luca and Eesa.

The family expresses immeasurable gratitude to her caregivers, Gina, Judy and Melanie.  Marion loved you all.

Services will be private.

Marion’s life will be celebrated with a memorial service in the spring.

Donations are welcome in Marion’s name to the American Alzheimer’s Association, 4 Pine West Plaza #405, Albany,  NY  12205.

FORT ANN – Rita Dickinson Porteous, 99, of Pillar Way, went into the arms of the Lord, on Thursday, December 27, 2018 at Fort Hudson Health Care Facility in Fort Edward.

Born on December 1, 1919 in Fenimore, she was the daughter of the late John and Helen (LaPointe) Dickinson.

In 1938, Rita graduated from Hudson Falls High School.

On June 29, 1940, she married Roy A. Porteous at the Hudson Falls United Methodist Church.  He passed away on July 17, 2005, after 65 wonderful years of marriage.

For several years, she worked in the cafeteria at the Fenimore School and for over 35 years, she was employed as a presser at A Roxy Cleaners in Hudson Falls. 

Rita was an active member of the West Fort Ann United Methodist Church, where she was belonged to the West Fort Ann United Methodist Women’s Society. 

She also was a 50 year member of the Hudson Falls American Legion Auxiliary Post 574, where she was at one time President.  Rita was Chapeau of the New York 8/40, a charter member of the Washington County 8/40 and a charter member of the West Fort Ann Fire Auxiliary.

She enjoyed knitting, reading, going to meetings and camping with her children.  Rita also loved to travel, play bingo, pinochle and the game, Sorry.   The most precious thing in her life was spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Besides her parents and husband, she was predeceased by her daughter, Edna Sexton, three brothers, Myron Dickinson, Thomas Dickinson and John Dickinson, Jr, as well as her three sisters, Lorraine Jenkins, Betty Meade and Patricia Havens.

Survivors include her four daughters, Judith Johnson and her husband, Carlton formerly of Glens Falls, Helen “Honey” Edwards and her husband, John of West Fort Ann, Joyce Monahan of West Fort Ann and Eugenia Dragon and her husband, John of West Fort Ann; her 12 grandchildren, Brian, Scott, Matthew, Paul and Jennifer Johnson, Colleen, Allen and Brent Edwards, John and Roy Sexton, Carla Willard, Michael Monahan and David Dragon; several great grandchildren; four great-great grandchildren; two sisters, Sally Gleason of South Glens Falls and Virginia Hill of Fenimore; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Friends may call on Wednesday, January 2, 2019, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.

The Hudson Falls American Legion Auxiliary Post # 574 will meet at the funeral home at 4 p.m. on Wednesday evening.

A Funeral Service will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Thursday, at the funeral home.

Burial will follow at Union Cemetery in the town of Fort Edward.

Her family suggests that memorial donations be made to the West Fort Ann United Methodist Church, Fort Ann, NY 12827.

Rita’s family would like to thank the nurses and staff of S Wing and G Wing at the Fort Hudson Health Care Facility for all their care and compassion given to her and her family.

HUDSON FALLS – Michael J. Hermance, Sr., 68, of Hudson Falls, passed away Friday evening, December 29, 2023 at Glens Falls Hospital after a long illness, surrounded by his family.

Born on November 20, 1955 in Glens Falls, he was a life-long area resident and son of the late Robert and Viola Mary (Terry) Bennett. Michael was a graduate of Glens Falls High School. He worked for many years in the paving industry employed by Wells Paving and Coopers Paving, and in his down time would drive a cab.

Michael was a big fan of Wrestling and a die-hard New England Patriots fan. He also enjoyed playing bingo at the local establishments and loved to ride his motorcycle.

In addition to his parents, Michael is predeceased by three sisters, Ann Smith, Mary Foster, and Rebecca Dickinson; and a daughter-in-law, Lisa M. Tougaw.

He is survived by his son, Michael J. Hermance, II. of Hudson Falls; a daughter, Carla Hermance Fish (Robert Cronin) of Hudson Falls; three sisters, Shirley Wysong (Terry), Jackie Woodward, and Elizabeth Bennett Evans; and several nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held at 3:00 pm on Thursday, January 11, 2023 at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls. Friends may call from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm at the funeral home prior to the services.