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Sherman R. Stark

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Stark, ShermanKINGSBURY – Sherman Robert Stark “Sherm”, 85, of Kingsbury, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 13th surrounded by his family, including his loving wife of nearly 65 years, Eileen.

Born on September 6th, 1931, in Fort Edward, Sherm was the son of the late Clifford and Gladys (Holmes) Stark.

Sherm attended Hudson Falls High School where he met the love of his life, Eileen. They were married on March 15th, 1952 at St. Mary’s church in Hudson Falls. In 1950 he enlisted in the US Navy where he proudly served his country aboard the USS Harry F. Bauer until 1954.

Sherm was employed by NIBCO in South Glens Falls as a Machine Shop Supervisor for 38 years, retiring in 1991.

One of Sherm’s greatest joys was loading his family in the Chevy Wagon with boat in tow, heading for a weekend at Lake St. Catherine in Vermont.  Sherm was in his glory at the helm, speeding around the lake and water skiing.  Sherm truly enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. For 20 years he could usually be found holding a baby.  Sherm loved dogs and later in life was the best friend to all of his ‘granddogs’.  Sherm was the ultimate handyman. He could fix anything. He was the final destination for all small engines, appliances, and cars that his family could not repair.  Sherm was passionate about the Dallas Cowboys, especially his favorite player, Roger Staubach.  He truly enjoyed sharing laughs with his great friends at Humbuggs, Reflections, The Rock, and Adirondack Seafood.

Sherm was predeceased by two precious babies, daughter, Sherry Lee Stark, and granddaughter, Nicole Ashley Stark.  He is also predeceased by sisters, Betty Jane, Genevieve, Janet, Evelyn and brothers, Thomas and Vernon.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Eileen; his sisters, Ramona Britt and twin Shirley Campney; daughters, Brenda Stark (Gerry Trudell) of Gansevoort, Sharon Whalley (Kris) of Queensbury; sons, Clifford (Cindy) and Steven (April) both of South Glens Falls. He truly loved his grandchildren; Jennifer and Christopher (Kim) Comisky, Benjamin Trudell, Matthew, Daniel, Ashley, Nicholas, and Alexander Stark, Mallory and Gabriel Stark; and his three great grandchildren, Abigail, Avery, and Charlotte Comisky; and many nieces and nephews.

Friends may call on Friday, February 17, 2017 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.

A funeral service for Sherm will immediately follow calling hours at 7 p.m. at the funeral home.

Burial with military honors at Union Cemetery will take place in the spring.

The family suggests that memorial donations be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at stjude.org or 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

 

Eleanor Mary Eggleston

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Eggleston Eleanor (Young)Eggelston, eleanorTOWN OF MOREAU – Eleanor Mary Eggleston, 92, of Lamplighter Acres, went into the arms of the Lord, at her home, surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, February 11, 2017.

Born on April 7, 1924 in Hudson Falls, she was the daughter of the late Clifton and Clara (Washburn) Seeley.

Eleanor was married to Milford Eggleston for 58 wonderful years, before he passed away in 1999.

While her husband was serving his country in the US Army, Eleanor stayed home to raise their children.  When he came home, he reacquainted himself with his three year old daughter, Nancy and met for the first time his new daughter, Mary.   Eleanor held down the fort and saved all the money he sent home to put a nice down payment on a new home.

She was a talented keyboard player. Eleanor played by ear and could perform any song, just by listening. For the past 50 years, she also loved to go shopping on Mondays, with her daughter, Mary.   Eleanor was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and will be missed by her family and friends.

Besides her parents and husband, Eleanor was predeceased by all her siblings.

Survivors include her six children, Nancy Levine and her husband, Patrick of Hudson Falls, Mary Thomas and her husband, Harry of Gansevoort, Ronald Eggleston of Moreau, Ricky Eggleston of Whitehall, Lisa Brown and her husband, Tim of Glens Falls and Bobbie Jo Kelly of Hudson Falls; many grandchildren and great grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

There will be no calling hours.

A Celebration of Eleanor’s life will be at 12 PM, Noon on Saturday, February 18, 2017 at the First Baptist Church of South Glens Falls, 1721 Route 9 in South Glens Falls, with Rev. Francis E. Galerie, pastor, officiating.

The family suggests that memorial donations be made to the First Baptist Church of South Glens Falls,1721 Rte 9, South Glens Falls, NY 12803.

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

David Ira Goodwin

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GoodwinARGYLE – David Ira Goodwin, 66 of Pleasant Valley Road, peacefully went to his heavenly home, surrounded by his loving family and friends on Saturday, February 11, 2017, at the Glens Falls Hospital.

Born on September 26, 1950, in Bangor, Maine, he was the son of the late Janice R. Hodgdon.

David graduated from Herman High School in Maine, and he continued his education at the University of Maine – GO BEARS! After graduation, he was drafted in the U.S. Navy. David proudly served his country for 22 years. Some of his duty stations included: USS John F. Kennedy, USS Sierra, USS Kamehameha, USS Snook, and USS Will Rogers, where he retired from on January 31, 1992. His war time tours included Vietnam, Operation Desert Shield, Operation Desert Storm, and Persian Gulf.   David also worked for his close personal friend, Roger Jennings in South Glens Falls, as a plant manager.

On December 15, 1973, David was united in marriage to Darlene Sartwell in South Glens Falls.

David was a member of the American Legion, and the Disabled American Veterans. He also was a Girl Scout Leader, and a little league coach, where he was proudly remembered for almost taking the team to The States. David made beautiful black walnut handmade necklaces that are cherished by his family and friends. He enjoyed tinkering in his shop and restoring a 1974 Volkswagen Beetle. He loved routing for the New England Patriots and the Boston Red Sox, his favorite teams. He also had a great passion for his fur babies, Willow Brooke, Red Sox, Lucy and Sir Prince Bear Pup Pup.  David truly had a zest for life!

In addition to his mother, David was predeceased by his grandparents; his sister, Cheryl Goodwin; his brother, Forest Ira Goodwin “Little Pat;” and his brother-in-law, Greg Gagnon.

Survivors include his loving wife of 43 years, Darlene Goodwin “his honey bun” of Argyle; his daughter, Heather Viele and her children, Zachary Viele and his fiancée, Kayla Daigle, and Alexandra Viele, and his great granddaughter, Penelope; his son, Mark Goodwin and his wife, Kaitlin, and their children, Daniel, Maggie and Jude Goodwin; his daughter Hillary; Goodwin and her fiancée, Joe Blackmer and their child, Tyson Blackmer; and his son, Daniel Huestis and his wife, Jennifer; his siblings, Larry Goodwin, and his wife, Donna, Terry Colvin and his wife, Sue, Karen Gagnon, Naomi “Peanut” Ball; his special family friend, Heidi Rodriguez and her husband, Jay; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Friends may call on Thursday, February 16, 2017 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.

People are invited to dress in flannels, jeans, and tie-dyed shirts for calling hours per David’s wishes.

Friends are invited to celebrate David’s life at Sue and Terry Colvin’s house on Hobbs Lane in Fort Edward, following the calling hours.

Burial with military honors at Union Cemetery will take place in the spring.

In lieu of flowers, donations in David’s name can be made to the Albany Stratton VA Medical Center – Oncology Unit, 113 Holland Ave # 112, Albany, NY 12208 or The Glens Falls Hospital ICU or Tower 2, 100 Park St, Glens Falls, NY 12801.

 

Richard Charles Lyons

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QUEENSBURY – Richard Charles Lyons, 82, of Belle Avenue in Queensbury, went into the arms of the Lord on Sunday, February 12, 2017, at Glens Falls Hospital after a brief illness.

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Lyons, Richard2Born on December 11, 1934, in South Glens Falls, he was the son of the late Charles W. and Pauline (Plude) Lyons.

Richard was a graduate of St. Mary’s Academy in Glens Falls in 1953. Shortly after, he enlisted in the US Navy. Richard served in the US Navy as an airplane mechanic from 1953 to 1957, and was awarded the National Defense Service Medal and Navy Occupation Service Medal.

On November 27, 1953, Richard was united in marriage to Audrey E. Stanley at the United Methodist Christ Church in Glens Falls.

Richard was employed by Chase Bag for over 30 years. He retired in 1989 as a foreman.

He was a member of the Saratoga National Cemetery Honor Guard, American Legion # 1797 in Queensbury, VFW #6196, and was a volunteer fire fighter with the Hudson Falls Volunteer Fire Department. Richard enjoyed painting houses, both inside and out. He spent time fishing all over the north country. Richard enjoyed participating in his bowling league over the years. He was also a very skilled mechanic and had a talent for restoring cars to their original glory.   Richard loved his dog, Cody.

Survivors include his wife, Audrey Lyons of Queensbury.

Audrey wishes to thank family members for their compassion and love during this difficult time.

There will be no services.

Burial will be at a later date at Gerald B.H. Solomon-Saratoga National Cemetery in Stillwater.

Donations in Richard’s name may be made to the SPCA, P.O. Box 171, Hudson Falls, NY 12839.

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

Dorothy “Dot” Burch

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Burch, DorothyHUDSON FALLS – Dorothy “Dot” Burch, 81, formerly of Oak Street, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 11, 2017 at The Stanton in Queensbury.

Born on October 22, 1935 in Glens Falls, she was the daughter of the late Wilber Simpson and the late Minnie J. (Nichol) Roscoe.

Dot was a 1953 graduate of Hudson Falls Main Street School.

For over 26 years, she was employed at the Fort Hudson Health Care Facility in Fort Edward.  Dot loved working there because she loved taking care of people and making new friends.

She was a devoted member of the South Glens Falls Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Glens Falls.  Dot loved sharing her knowledge of the scriptures with people she met in the ministry.

Dot also loved to play the organ and piano, especially with Cornelia Aubrey.   When she was younger, Dot spent many hours crocheting and knitting beautiful sweaters for her family and friends.  In later life, Dot could be seen working on word search books and adult coloring books.

Besides her parents, Dot was predeceased by her son, Edward Burch, her brother, Frederick Simpson and her sister, Connie Robinson.

Survivors include her children, Joseph Burch and his companion, Debra Bushey of Hampton and Beth Corey and her husband, James of Hudson Falls; six grandchildren, Brandi Williams and her husband, Justin, Timothy Burch, Jamie Burch, Katherine Gurtler and her husband, Mark, Jeanette Corey and Alicen Corey; two great grandchildren, Ava and Piper Williams; her step mother, Natalie Simpson of Fort Edward; her sister in law, Peggy Simpson of Hudson Falls; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and her special friend, Harriet Humason.

A Memorial Service will be conducted at 7 p.m. on Friday, February 17, 2017 at the South Glens Falls Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 81 Mohigan Street in Glens Falls.

Burial will be in the spring at Moss Street Cemetery.

The family suggests the memorial donations be made to World Wide Work of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 81 Mohigan St., Glens Falls, NY 12801 or the American Diabetes Association, 2 Pine West Plaza, Albany NY 12205.

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

Peter Streit

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ARGYLE – Peter L. Streit, 86, of Pope Hill Road, passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2017 at the Glens Falls Hospital.

He will be laid to rest at Gerald B.H. Solomon-Saratoga National Cemetery in Stillwater.

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

Margaret Goldy

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Goldy, MargaretHUDSON FALLS – Margaret Goldy, 97, formerly of Linden Drive, passed away peacefully at Glens Falls Hospital on Saturday, February 11, 2017.

Born on April 13, 1919 in Portland, Oregon, she was the daughter of the late Professor Henry and Dr. Vera (Haskell) Brandon.

Margaret graduated from Corvallis High School, and continued her education at Oregon State University, earning a Bachelor of Science degree with high honors.  She received her Master’s Degree in nutrition from the University of Iowa Medical School, in Iowa City, Iowa.

She met her future husband, Benjamin Goldy, while attending Oregon State.   Benjamin and Margaret were married in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on December 25, 1941.   They were married for 61 years before he passed away in 2002.

Margaret went on to teach home economics at the Granville Central School for 12 years before her retirement.

She lived for many years in Hudson Falls, and spent her winters in Bradenton, Florida

Margaret was a beautiful painter, and especially enjoyed painting landscapes in watercolor.  She loved camping with her family, and traveling across the United States, Canada, Europe, New Zealand, and Australia.

She spent many hours reading and sewing and in her younger years she enjoyed to biking and boating.

Besides her parents, Margaret was predeceased by her husband, Benjamin Goldy; her son, Robert Goldy; her granddaughter, Cindy Bocchi; and her sisters, Ruth Stoebig and Dorothy Retzlaff.

Margaret is survived by her two children; Sharon Bocchi, and her husband, William, of Rome; and Richard Goldy, and his wife, Diane, of Moreau; her grandchildren; Maria Brooks, and her husband, Tyson; Michael Bocchi, Timothy Bocchi, William Bocchi III, and his fiancée, Jenna Mitchell, Joshua Goldy, and his wife, Jennifer, Stephanie Beldon, and her husband, Christopher, Courtney Goldy, and Elise Goldy; her great grandchildren; Matthew Brooks, Travis and Dallas Kozak, Gracie Jane Bocchi, Max and Quinn Belden; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

There are no calling hours.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, February 18, 2017, at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc.  68 Main Street in Hudson Falls, with the Rev. Derek Hansen, pastor, of the Hudson Falls United Methodist Church, officiating.

The family suggests that memorial donations be made to the SPCA of NY, P.O. Box 171, Hudson Falls, NY 12839.

 

 

 

James Drake Hewitt

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HewittHUDSON FALLS – On Thursday, February 9, 2017, James D. Hewitt (better known as Drake to his friends and family) slipped the surly bonds of earth to meet his Lord.   He was surrounded by his loving family and died peacefully and without pain at Glens Falls Hospital.  He was 83 years old.

Drake was born the youngest of nine children in Whitehall, on June 18, 1933.   He graduated in 1950 from Whitehall Central School, entered the Air Force in 1952 and served as a radio operator in Japan.   He finished his tour in Mississippi, where he was honorably discharged in April of 1956.

When Drake was discharged from the service, he started college in Castleton, Vt., before transferring to UVM in Burlington, VT, and going on to Geneseo State University of New York.   He went on to acquire his master’s degree in elementary education at SUNY Albany.

After finishing his education, he began his teaching career at Great Meadow Correctional Facility.   Drake went on to teach in Batavia for three years before returning home to teach in the Hudson Falls Central School District, primarily at Margaret Murphy Elementary, for 28 years.

He was one of those lucky people who got up every day to go to a job that he loved.   Drake took early retirement at 55 because of medical issues and a few years later, became a medi-ride driver for Glens Falls Hospital, a job that he enjoyed for 15 years.

Drake will always be loved and remembered by his entire family, the people he loved and thousands of past students.  One of his biggest enjoyments was talking to people at the Hannaford grocery store in Hudson Falls and sharing recipes with them.   Grocery shopping was a social outing for him, and he would be gone for several hours, even if there were only a few items on the grocery list.

Drake’s parents, five brothers, an infant and also Donald, John, Robert and Thomas; two sisters, Marena McLaughlin and Hope Fleury; and a niece, Heidi Biddlescomb, all predeceased him.

He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Sandy; his son, Drake; his daughter, Karen Sharpe and her companion, Todd Mead; his daughter, Kristy Hewitt, who resides in the State of Washington; his sister, Daune Martell, who is a patient at Fort Hudson Nursing Home; and a very special nephew, Sean (Ruth) McLaughlin.  Drake has seven grandchildren, Brooke (Anson) Wood, Andrea Hewitt, Joseph, Zachary and Jordyn Sharpe, and TJ and Alex Rutter; and too many nieces and nephews to name.

Friends may call on Tuesday, February 14, 2017 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Wednesday at St. Mary’s/St. Paul’s Catholic Church on the park in Hudson Falls.

The family suggests that memorial donations be made to the charity of one’s choice.

 

Anthony Pagana

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Pagana1FORT EDWARD – Anthony “Tony” Pagana, 88, of Fort Edward, passed away on Tuesday, February 7, 2017, at Albany Medical Center, after a long illness. 

Born on September 25, 1928, in Sicily, Italy, he was the son of the late Guiseppe and Francesca (Martella) Pagana. 

Anthony was a graduate of Fort Edward high school, where he started the photography club. 

He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1954 to 1958. 

On December 28, 1969, Anthony was united in marriage to Elaine Jarvis, in Hudson Falls, NY. 

Pagana2Anthony worked many years for Hercules and Ciba Geigy. Prior to that, he worked for General Electric, and as a machinist for Daniel Heil. Upon his retirement, he started “The Lock Shop.” 

He was an avid photographer, hunter, and was a gunsmith. He loved snowmobiling, the balloon festival, his beagle, and he could fix anything. He enjoyed listening to his CB radio. He was a member of the Elks Club and the Fort Edward American Legion. He loved to learn and to share his knowledge with people. 

In addition to his parents, Anthony was predeceased by his brothers, Mario Pagano, Paul Pagano, and Sam Pagano; his sister, Frances Combs; and his son Michael Heil.

 Survivors include, his wife of 47 years, Elaine (Jarvis) Pagana of Fort Edward; his seven children, Pamela Casey of Queensbury, Diane Barrett and her husband, Jamie of Wilton, Laurie Wieland and her husband, Peter of Queensbury, Christopher Heil and his wife, Pam of Queensbury, Mark Heil of Fort Edward, Tammy Pagana and her fiancé, Michael Kokoletsos of Queensbury, Carmela Pagana-Saville and her husband Weylin of South Glens Falls; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren who loved Papa; his two brothers, Carmelo Pagano and his wife, Dorothy of California, and John Pagano and his wife, Janet of Queensbury; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Friends are invited Friday from 10 am to 11:30 am at Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls. 

A Funeral Mass for Anthony will take place at 12:30 pm on Friday at St. Joseph’s in Fort Edward with the Reverend Thomas Babiuch officiating. 

A Rite of Committal with military honors will take place at St. Joseph’s Cemetery in the spring.

 Donations in Anthony’s name can be made out to the Fort Edward Rescue Squad, PO Box 226, Fort Edward, NY 12828.

George Thomas Grubb

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Grubb, George2ARGYLE – George Thomas Grubb, 66, of Argyle, passed away Thursday February 2, 2017, at Glens Falls Hospital, surrounded by his loving family, after a long illness.

George was born November 16,1950, in Abington, PA, to the late Charles and Helen (Kirby) Grubb.  He attended Lansdale Catholic High School and was an all-star baseball player, playing from the time he was a little boy until his mid-twenties. George loved sports and if he wasn’t playing them he was watching them. In 1978 his journey took him to Las Vegas, where he worked for Young’s Masonry, building miles and miles of block walls. In 1989, he moved to South Glens Falls and continued his career with Bast Hatfield. George was a man of many talents and his sense of humor was unlike any other. He lived his life to the fullest and that made for some funny stories to share. You could hear the same stories again and again and still laugh with him about them. He had a long list of sayings and phrases that he used wittily.

George enjoyed betting the horses, football pools, and watching any sport that was playing on TV, with his friends in Argyle. He loved phone calls from his family and cherished every moment spent with his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. He made sure his family knew how much he loved them and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

George is predeceased by his parents, Charles and Helen (Kirby) Grubb.

He is survived by his four children, George Grubb of Lake Tahoe, CA, Heather Grubb of Las Vegas, NV, Robert Grubb of Hudson Falls, and Rachael Grubb of Queensbury; his grandchildren, Jamilyn, Dylan, Jacob, Chloe, and Lucas; his great-granddaughters, Gwendolyn and Clementine; his brother, James (Jimmy) Grubb; and sisters, Peggy Flaherty, Barbara Bartlett, and Joanne Grubb; several nieces and nephews and many friends.

There are no services scheduled at this time

To send condolences and leave any memorable story, visit www.carletonfuneralhome.net.

Memorial donations in George’s memory may be made to the American Lung Association, 1200 Hosford Street, Suite 101, Hudson, WI 54016-9316.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main St., Hudson Falls

Edwin Orlie Bates

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Bates, EdwinGLENS FALLS – Edwin Orlie Bates, 62, of Glens Falls passed away on Saturday, February 4, 2017, at Glens Falls Hospital surrounded by his loving family.

Born April 8, 1954, in Glens Falls, he was the son of Shirley Bates of Queensbury and the late Loren “Pete” Bates.

Edwin was a very well known, top notch mechanic in the area, for Fort Edward Express and Verizon Phone Company. He was always working on someone’s car. Edwin loved old antique cars and could tell you the year, make, and model of any old car. He loved going to car shows.

From his brother, Dave Bates:

“Porky & Squirt, that’s who we are known as thanks to the old man. We were way more than brothers, way more. We really became buddies back when Ed was 5 and I was 3. I’ll never forget the time we stripped to our underwear and painted ourselves silver with the old man’s roofing paint. Somehow, Uncle Hank came up and clean us up. That was 57 years ago; we never stopped being best friends – so long Ed, I love you so, Porky.”

In addition to his father, Edwin is predeceased by his two uncles, Tom Hall, and Henry Hall; his sister-in-law, Alice Bates; his nephew, Christopher Bates; and his two special friends, Richard DiDio, and Martin DiDio.

Survivors include his two daughters, Tami Allen and her significant other, David O’Malley of Glens Falls, and Tonya Gibilaro and her husband, Kris of South Glens Falls; his grandchildren, T.J. Allen, Danielle O’Malley, Skyler O’Malley, Brielle Gibilaro, and Aiden Gibilaro; his brother, David Bates of Glens Falls; his sister, Pam VanGuilder and her husband, Jim of Queensbury; his sister, Donna Meyers and her significant other, Joe Funk of Gansevoort; his sister, Robin Bates and her significant other, Mike Robinson of Stony Creek; his brother Pete Bates and his wife, Karyn of South Glens Falls, his sister Kathy Rawson and her husband, Ted of Queensbury; his sister, Nancy Brown and her husband, Gil of Glens Falls; his brother, Herb Bates and his significant other, Tricia Stark of Hudson Falls; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Friends may call on Saturday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Carleton Funeral Home Inc. located at 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.

A funeral service will follow immediately after calling hours at 4 p.m. at the funeral home, with the Reverend Flossie Bates officiating.

A burial will take place at the convenience of the family.

Donations in Edwin’s name can be made out to the American Diabetes Association, Pine West Plaza Building 2, Suite 204, Washington Avenue Extension, Albany, New York 12205.

MaryAnne Mundell

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MundellGLEN FALLS – MaryAnne Mundell, 51, of Warren Street, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, January 28, 2017, at Glens Falls Hospital.

Born on April 18, 1957 in Glens Falls, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Cora Bell (Mabb) Mundell.

MaryAnne was a graduate of Glens Falls High School.   Growing up she attended the Church of the Messiah in Glens Falls. MaryAnn enjoyed volunteering at the church, working raffles and at many gatherings.

She was a stay at home mom who is remembered for being very supportive of her children. They were her number one priority in her life. MaryAnne was loving, caring and always looking out for them. She loved her grandchildren and enjoyed taking care and being part of their lives.  MaryAnn was a very strong woman who never took lip from anyone.  She always stood her ground, whether she was right or wrong.

In addition to her parents, MaryAnne was predeceased by her brother, Paul Mundell and her great nephew, James C. Cook.

Survivors include, her loving friend, Henry Ellsworth of Glens Falls; her children, Daniel Wilkins of Glens Falls, Amy Sutliff of Queensbury, Stacey Sutliff of Queensbury, Katrine Harrington of Lake Luzerne, and Max Harrington, Jr. of Glens Falls; her grandchildren, Kiara-Lee Eggleston, Savannah Gilligan, Nathaniel Gilligan, Brittany Walker, Dylan Sutliff, Brendon Sutliff, Shauna Sutliff, Stephen Suttliff, Hope Darrah, Kevin Wilkins, Savannah Harrington, and one on the way; her siblings, Harry Mundell, Jr, Ella Barrett and her husband, James, Randy Harris and her husband, Ben, John Mundell, Delbert Mundell, and Ruth Mundell Couture; her niece, Helen Barrett and her son, Carter James Barrett; and several other nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Friends are invited to call on Wednesday, February 1, 2017, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc. located at 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.

Donations in MaryAnne’s name can be made out to The American Cancer Society, 159 Route 9, Queensbury, NY 12804.

 

Frederick V. Hicks

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Hicks, FrederickGANSEVOORT – Frederick V. “Bud” Hicks, of Gansevoort, passed away on Friday morning, January 27, 2017 at home, with his wife by his side.

Born on February 9, 1935 on the family farm at Hicks Orchard, in the town of Granville, he was the only son of the late Charles and Mae (Taylor) Hicks.

Fred attended Granville School, leaving after his Junior year, to join the Army.  He earned his GED and became a parachutist in the 82nd Airborne.  Fred served in the Army becoming a Master Parachutist, then enlisted in the Air Force.  He proudly served as an Airman, where he and his wife, Bev, moved from South Carolina, to Newburg, to Maine, then Texas, then Tennessee, then Plattsburg, then Florida, then Virginia and finally to Gansevoort.  Fred served tirelessly during Vietnam, flying airman and supplies back and forth to Vietnam.   Sadly, he also flew home casualties back home to the States.  Culminating his service, he flew aboard Air Force Two under President Nixon, in the Military Airlift Command, as the flight engineer.   Fred loved to fly and missed it greatly after his retirement from the Air Force.

After his military retirement, he worked at Sears and enjoyed repairing small engines.

Fred was a favorite uncle known affectionally as “Uncle Bud”.   He was always so full of life.  His family and friends will remember him as a Jokester.  Fred was so much fun to be around and always the life of the party.    Although he was so very proud and loved serving his country, the center of Fred’s life was his family.  He took wonderful care of his those he loved, and was always so generous.  Fred “Bud” will be remembered for his fun loving spirit and sense of humor.

In addition to his parents, Fred was predeceased by his sisters, Gretchen Braymer, Barbara Liebig and Joan Brownell.

He will be greatly missed by his loving wife of 62 years, Beverly (Corlew) Hicks of Gansevoort; his sister, Florence Tomlinson and her husband, Paul of Salem; his daughter, Connie Wilson and her husband, Wade of Buckeye, Arizona; his son, Kenneth Hicks and his wife, Tammy of South Glens Falls; his grandchildren, Jodi Hoenig and her husband, Joe, Richard Cunningham and his fiancée, Machie Lella, Kevin Hicks and his fiancée, Michaelee Scarincio, Jaime Hicks, Miles Mandwelle and Jordan Mandwelle; his great grandchildren, Taylor Mason, Kate Mason and Brody Hicks; one great great grandchild, Bradley Taylor; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Friends may call on Tuesday, January 31, 2017 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.

Funeral Services will be at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, February 1, 2017 at the South Glens Falls United Methodist Church, 15 Maplewood Parkway in South Glens Falls, with Rev, William Puckey, pastor, officiating.

Burial will follow at 12:30 P.M., at Gerald B.H. Solomon-Saratoga National Cemetery in the town of Stillwater.

In remembrance of Fred, his family suggests that donations in his memory be made to Disabled American Veterans, P.O. Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250-0301 or SPCA. P.O. Box 171, Hudson Falls, NY 12839.