Obituaries – Carleton Funeral Home Inc. (2024)

HUDSON FALLS – Louis X Mumblo,age 68, passed away at 7:33pm on July 18, 2024, in his home with his lovingfamily by his side.

Born on September 8, 1955, inGlens Falls, he was the son of the late Marjorie and Archie Mumblo.

On June 16, 1979, Louis joinedHelen M. McClure in marriage. The twospent their lives in Hudson Falls raising their family. Louis and Helen were well known for theirPost-Star paper route, having delivered for over 40+ years. In May 2021, Helen,the love of his life, passed away.Louis’s family is at peace knowing they have been reunited.

In his later years he becameknown as the door man, aka The Garage Knome, for Memory Lane Towing. He would“greet” the customers as they came to drop off their vehicles for repair.

Louis leaves behind his dear daughter, Rosanna Mumblo, hercompanion Mike; his beloved sons, Louis Mumblo and his partner Jamie, MatthewMumblo, John Mumblo and his wife

Pam; Grandchildren, Matthew,Dakota, Jacob, Kaylee, McKenzie, Brady, Preston, Riley, Jessiah, and Katherine“Kat”; Great grandchildren, Journey and Ava; Many nieces, nephews, cousins andextended family; His sister, Pauline Cornell, will miss the old ogre.

He also leaves behind his lovingdogs, Ford, and Cinnamon.

A memorial gathering in his honoris being planned on his birthday, September 8^th at Memory LaneTowing.

In lieu of flowers, you maydonate to a go fund me to help cover final expenses. https://gofund.me/1865a377

GLENS FALLS– Gloria J. LaFountian, 82, of Glens Falls, passed away on Thursday, July 18,2024, at her home, surrounded by her loved ones.

Born on May 23, 1942, in Glens Falls, she was the daughter of the late Pasquline and Dorothy (Bissell) Volpe.

Gloria was agraduate of Hudson Falls High School.

On December30, 1962, she married Reginald E. LaFountain at St. Mary’s Church in HudsonFalls. Together they shared 53 years of marriage, before he passed away on April20, 2016

Gloriaworked as a crossing guard for Glens Falls School for several years.

She was acommunicant of St. Mary’s/St. Paul’s Church in Hudson Falls. Gloria loved bingo, going to the casino andmost of all, she loved her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

In addition toher parents, husband, she was predeceased by her brother, Monty Volpe, and herson, Reginald Steven LaFountian.

She issurvived by her four children, Ricky LaFountian and his fiancé, Misty George ofGlens Falls, Regina Wells and her fiancé, Dave Almy of Glens Falls, RobbieLaFountian and his fiancé, Amanda Koliada of Glens Falls and Robin LaFountianand her significant other, Angel Gonzalez of Glens Falls; her grandchildren andsignificant others, Jacob Wells, Alicia LaFountian, Rachel Wells, JessicaSmith, Jeremy Wells, Dominic LaFountian, Robbie LaFountian and Cecilia Gonzalez;her great grandchildren, Kole Wells, Brayden Vaughn, Marlee Warren, JaidenSmith and Dallas Warren; her sister, Marie Luedeke; her brothers in law, ChuckLaFountian and John LaFountian; and several nieces, nephews and cousins; andher beloved dog, Rocky and cat, Uggs.

Callinghours will be on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the CarletonFuneral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.

A FuneralMass will be celebrated 11 a.m. on Thursday at St. Mary’s/St. Paul’s Church onthe Park in Hudson Falls.

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

Memorial donationsmay be sent to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis,TN 38105 or the Albany Ronald McDonald House, 139 S Lake Ave, Albany, NY 12208.

HUDSON FALLS– Kenneth William Stevens, 58, of Hudson Falls, passed away on Sunday, July 14,2024, at the Glens Falls Hospital.

Born on February3, 1966, he was the son of the late Harry and Janice (Crouch) Stevens.

Kennethattended Granville High School.

He enjoyedsitting down with family and rooting for his Pittsburgh Steelers, the New YorkYankees, the Rangers Hockey team or the Boston Celtics, as they played. He also enjoyed going to music concerts, suntanning, going on car rides with his best friend, Al Lamb and attending BBQswith family. He loved his daughter, GinaMentiply and his grandson, Mason. Most of all, Kenny’s loved spending time withhis family

In additionto his parents, he was predeceased by his brother, Patrick Stevens; his sister,Diane Stevens; his brother-in-law, Jeff Riley, Sr.; and his nephew, Anthony “Tony”Cary.

He issurvived by his daughter, Gina Mentiply of Troy; his grandson, Mason; hisbrother, David Stevens; his sisters, Teresa Cary and Debbie Riley; and severalnieces, nephews, cousins, great nieces, great nephews and great cousins.

Friends maycall on Friday, July 26, 2024, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Carleton Funeral Home,Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.

Followingthe calling hours, the family would like to invite everyone back for acelebration of life at 10263 State Route 22, Granville, NY 12832.

Memorialdonations may sent to a local food pantry in your area.

HUDSON FALLS– Mark D. Mallaney, 41 of Forest Street, passed away Tuesday morning, July 16, 2024,at Saratoga Hospital.

Born onApril 9, 1983, in Glens Falls, he was a life-long area resident and son of RossN. Mallaney and the late Gwendolyn (Lydecker) Mallaney.

Mark grew upin Hudson Falls and attended Hudson Falls Schools. He stayed busy in his worklife, putting his time in at several jobs including Angio Dynamics inQueensbury, the Target Distribution Center in Wilton and his last job, a linecook at Texas Roadhouse. Mark loved baseball and was a loyal Boston Red Soxfan. He also enjoyed playing the game and participated in several area leagues.Mark would often wear different sneakers on a regular basis and had a largecollection of them.

In additionto his mother, he is predeceased by a brother, Ross Mallaney, Jr.

He issurvived by his father, Ross Mallaney of Hudson Falls; his sister, AngelaMallaney (David Robertson) of Hudson Falls; and many nieces and nephews,including Casey, Alexis, and Ryan Parker, Sophia and Hailey Wright; and greatniece and nephew, Amma and Jaxson Gonzalez.

The familywould like to extend their deepest appreciation to the doctors, nurses andstaff at Hudson Headwaters as well as everyone at Saratoga Hospital and StrongMemorial Hospital in Rochester.

Services areprivate at the convenience of the family.

GANSEVOORT – Kathryn LaCross, 84, of Gansevoort passed awaypeacefully on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, after a long illness.

Kaye was born in Middle Granville, December 18, 1939. Shespent her youth in the Granville area. Graduating from Granville high School in1957.

She met and married her husband, Don LaCross, in 1958. Theyremained married for 62 years.

Kaye and Don purchase their home on West River Road in 1962.The doors were always unlocked. Friends and family always welcome. It was thecenter of family life until Dons passing in 2020.

Kaye held a variety of positions over the years but neverallowed herself to be defined by what she did for a living. Rather she was awife, a mother, a sister, an aunt, a Memer’e and a friend. Kaye was a cook, apainter, a musician, a water skier a snowmobiler and so much more.

Kaye and Don enjoyed traveling. Over the years they went onadventures all over the country in their motor home.

“Life is for the living“, Kaye would say. Then she lived it.

Kaye was predeceased by her parents, Mason Hall and RoseLeslie. Her husband, Donald LaCross. Her Sisters, Lorraine Prevost and TeressaLeslie. Her Brothers, Floyd Hall and Richard Hall.

Those left to celebrate her memory are her sons, TimothyLaCross (Victoria ) of Wilton and Joel LaCross of Queensbury; her brother,Robert Hall; and sister, Joan Graham; her grandchildren, Bethane Williamson,Megan LaCross, Rhiannon LaCross and Abby LaCross; several great grandchildren;a special Thank You to her niece, Kelly Morgan for her love, care and supportduring Kaye’s illness.

The Rite of Committal will be 2 p.m. on Tuesday, July 23,2024, at St. Paul’s Cemetery in the town of Kingsbury.

Memorial donations may be sent to the charity of yourchoice.

FORT EDWARD –Anthony Elmer Cary, 39, of Fort Edward, passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2024,at his uncle’s home.

Born on June2, 1985, in Cambridge, he was the son of Teresa (Stevens) Cary and the lateWesley Cary.

Anthonyattended Greenwich Central High School. Following graduation, he worked forseveral construction companies in the area.

He enjoyedriding motorcycles, camping, cookouts, music, going to rock concerts andspending time with his family. Most ofall, he loved spending time with his children.Anthony was so proud of each of them.He was deeply loved by his family.

In addition tohis father, he was predeceased by his grandmother, Janice Stevens, his uncle,Kenneth Stevens and his aunt, Diana Stevens.

He is survivedby his three children, Isabella Marie Cary and her mother, Samantha Weir ofGreenwich, Daythan Anthony Cary and his mother, Rochelle Christon of Minevilleand Meadow Danielle Cary and her mother, Kara Quarters of Fort Edward; hismother, Teresa Cary of Fort Edward; this two brothers, Jason Matthew (Ashlee) Caryof Granville and Joshua Wesley (Shannon Perry) Cary of Schuylerville; hissister, Tiffany Cary of Fort Edward; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Friends maycall on Friday, July 26, 2024, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Carleton Funeral Home,Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.

Memorialdonations may sent to the charity of your choice.

FORT EDWARD – Robert (Bob) L. Derby of Fort Edward, New Yorkpassed away peacefully in his sleep just 3 days after his 95^thbirthday. Born on July 11, 1929, Bob was a devout catholic, dedicated father,attentive husband, proud grandfather and great grandfather and model citizen.Bob’s passion could be felt in everything he did. From his work to his family,he always put others before himself.

Bob and his wife, Theresa, set the standard for love andcommitment and for 68 years could frequently be found holding hands whilewalking in public or just sitting on the couch watching TV. He often toldstories of how they met and dutifully drove Theresa to New York City to watchher beloved Mets. Although Bob was a Yankees fan, he cheered her team on andfrequently gave up the remote for the Met’s game because that’s who he was.Their love radiated onto everyone they touched. They loved to travel, touchingevery continent often with his brother Earl and his wife Fawn and cousin Carland his wife Marge Cooney.

For 41 years, Bob worked as a color technician at the formerImperial, Hercules and Ciba-Geigy pigment plant retiring when the plant closed.His service to others extended to his profession, serving as a Unionrepresentative for the plant, Manager/Treasurer of the Imperial EmployeesCredit Union for over 20 years, Vice President of the Northern AdirondackCredit Union Council and also served as Plant Safety Committee.

Bob not only worked hard, but also played hard and hiscommitment to others could be seen here as well. His passion for hunting andnature were undeniable. A passion he instilled upon his son, Lloyd,grandchildren and friends. He taught each one how to hunt and respect nature,but also how to do the little things like play cards and care for the camp. Bobwas also an avid bowler, playing in leagues and serving as Treasurer for theTri-County Bowling League. He was also a mentor on the field, teaching young menand women to enjoy and succeed as a coach for Fort Edward little league andHudson Falls girls’ softball league.

Bob was the ultimate family man. From his brothers, Earl(deceased) and Eugene and their wives Fawn and Louise, to his children Lloyd,Lynn and Paul and their spouses Bonnie, Tom and Lorraine, he showed anunwavering love and commitment that made him beloved to all. Pop, as he was knownby his by his grandchildren Rob, Julie, Nick, Lorie, Matt and June and greatgrandchildren Austin, Jack, Adam, Brianna, Sabrina, Jake, Kyle, Lucien, Brady,Alivia, Willow, Waylon, Lila and Jackie was (and always will be) cherished forteaching them how to love and respect family, support each other and mostimportantly to forgive. He understood that people aren’t perfect, that ourdifferences were to be celebrated and that it made his family stronger.

Outside his family, Bob was a respected member of theneighborhood and community, even running for local office. For 67 years hecould be seen socializing with neighbors outside that little green house onOrsola Avenue or serving the congregation of the church. Everyone he touchedwas better for the encounter, even if only for a moment.

His family invites you to celebrate Bob’s life on Thursday,July 18, 2024 where friends may call from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at CarletonFuneral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, July19, 2024 at St. Mary’s/St. Paul’s Catholic Church, on the park in Hudson Falls,where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by the Rev. Desmond Rossi,pastor. Rite of committal will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Fort Edward.

Memorial donations may be made in his name to the charity ofyour choice.

HARTFORD –Gregory L. Bawlick, Sr., 85, of State Route 196 passed away Saturday evening,July 13, 2024. He died peacefully with his beloved wife, Patricia, at his sidefollowing a long illness.

Born on February12, 1939 in Hamden, CT, he was the son of the late Michael and Elizabeth(Korin) Bawlick. Gregory grew up in Connecticut and was a graduate of SeymourHigh School in Seymour. On April 29, 1961, he married the love of his life, theformer Patrica Foley, in Seymour. Together with their son, they operatedBawlick’s Holsteins, a dairy farm in Woodbury, CT before moving their dairyoperation to Hartford, NY 40 years ago. Upon retiring from farming, Gregorytook a job as a School Bus Driver for Hartford Central Schools.

Gregory hadseveral hobbies he enjoyed. He was an avid coin collector, he liked to refinishwood furniture, tending to his garden, and having tag sales at the house. Mostof all, he truly love his family and spending time with them.

In additionto his parents, he is predeceased by his beloved son, Gregory L. Balick, Jr.who passed away in March, 2023; and his brother, Dan Bawlick.

He is survivedby his wife of over 63 years, Patricia E. Bawlick of Hartford; his daughter,Deborah Seavey of Middlebury, CT; a brother, Michael Bawlick of Oxford, CT; agranddaughter, Michele Parrotta; great-grandson, Nico Parrotta; several sistersin law, brothers in

law, nieces and nephews; and his beloved dogand companion, April May.

Serviceswill be held at a later date at the convenience of the family.

Memorial donationsmay be made in his name to High Peaks Hospice, 1247 Dix Avenue, Hudson Falls,NY 12839

The morning of November 11th 2023 Marilyn Elliott Fraser went tomeet our Lord from a peaceful sleep at Worthington Manor in Conroe, Texas. Shewas born on March 12, 1931 in the Glens Falls, New York, hospital to Agnes andGeorge Elliott of 28 Poplar St. Hudson Falls N.Y. Marilyn was raised with hertwo brothers, Lee and Lancing (both with our Lord); and sisters, EvelynWaterman (with our Lord), Ann McCarthy, and Agnes Wakeman.

Marilyn studied nursing at St. Peters in Albany. N.Y. and wenton to become an Emergency Room nurse. In 1953 Marilyn married her high schoolsweetheart, James MacKenzie Fraser Jr., son of Rosemary and James Fraser ofHudson Falls, at St Mary’s Catholic Church. Marilyn and Jim raised a family offive sons; James III of The Woodlands Texas, Todd of Katy Texas, Richard ofKaty Texas, John of Highland Illinois, and Robert Scott of Sykesville Maryland.

She enjoyed entertaining and dancing in her spare time, and waseven seen with her sons on ice skates in the winter. She also enjoyed cooking,often making Strawberry-Rhubarb and Blackberry pies from home pickedingredients for ‘the gang’. Marilyn also found time to play Bridge with friendsand became a lifetime Master Bridge player, something she was very proud of. Inher later years Marilyn and Jim spent their summers at ‘the Fraser/Potvin Camp’on Lake George in New York and spent time enjoying the fall colors and playinggolf in Sky Valley, Georgia.

Marilyn was blessed with seven grandchildren: Nicole, Jamie,Sarah, Ian, James IV, Jordan, and Jacqueline. She was also blessed with sevengreat grandchildren: Allyson, Ryan, James V, Jackson, Joshua, Jane, and Joy.

A graveside service with Rite of Committal will be held at 11:00am on Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at Pine View Cemetery in Queensbury.

We will all miss Marilyn’s booming laugh and her never endinglove for Jim and her family

GLENS FALLS– Dwight “Doug” Day, Jr., 41, of Glens Falls, passed away unexpectedly, onTuesday, June 25, 2024, at the Glens Falls Hospital.

Born onOctober 29, 1982, in Glens Falls, he was the son of the late Dwight D. Day, Sr.and Pam (Manney) Day.

Dougattended Glens Falls School.

On July 25,2009, he married Ashlee Wendell at the park in Hudson Falls.

He enjoyedhunting, fishing and most of all spending time with his children.

In additionto his parents, he was predeceased by his grandfather, Lynn Day.

Doug issurvived by his wife, Ashlee Day; his children, Zada (Katie) Pike, TylerSteves, Trent Day and Averie Day; one grandchild on the way; his sister, JillDay; his grandparents, Dolly Manney, Robert Manney and Jane Day; his mother andfather-in-law, Kim Wendell and Michael Wendell, Sr.; his brothers in law,Michael Wendell, Jr. and Thomas Wendell; his niece, Olivia Wendell and Nephew,Jack Day.

Callinghours will be on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, from 11 to 12:30 p.m. at the CarletonFuneral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.

A time toshare memories will follow at 12:30 pm on Tuesday.

Memorialdonations may be sent to a neuroblastoma or children’s cancer charity of yourchoice.

HUDSON FALLS– Genevieve R. (Genny) Brodt, a lifelong resident of Hudson Falls, passed awayon Friday, June 21, 2024 at Glens Falls Hospital after 90 years of love andlaughter with family and friends.

Genny wasborn on October 30, 1933, to Joseph and Felexia Vitouski, and grew up “underthe hill” on Ferris Street with her three brothers and three sisters and manyother extended family members of Polish descent who called that neighborhoodhome. She attended elementary school at St. Mary’s in Hudson Falls andgraduated from St. Mary’s Academy in Glens Falls.

On July 1,1962, Genny married John H. Brodt Sr. They began their married life and startedtheir family in an apartment on-the-park in Hudson Falls before moving to ahome built by her brothers and brothers-in-law on West Street, where theirfamily grew, and they built many long-lasting friendships. John and Genny weremarried 55 years at the time of John’s passing.

As a youngwoman, Genny worked at Kresge’s department store in downtown Glens Falls andthe Imperial Wallpaper Company (later Hercules) in Queensbury. She left theworkforce to raise her family and was a stay-at-home mom for nearly two decadesbefore working several summers at the Coco Loco restaurant at Storytown/TheGreat Escape. In 1981, Genny returned to the workforce full time in a job shetruly loved, as telephone operator for the Hudson Falls Central School District.Genny went on to work in a variety of roles for the District over the next 17 years,making enduring friendships with administrators, teachers, and students, alike.

Genny lovedwatching her children grow, find love, and begin their own families, but whengrandchildren arrived, her love was taken to a whole new level. “Mimi” and“Grampi” were their 10 grandchildren’s biggest fans at sporting events, dancerecitals and all sorts of school activities, and together they cherished everyhour they spent with them. Two years ago, “Gigi” was elated to welcome herfirst great-grandchild.

Over theyears, Genny and her children enjoyed countless summer days around the poolwith her brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews who raised their families on theVitouski family homestead on Ferris and Ferry streets (“down home-way” as Gennyfondly called it). She also enjoyed many years of backyard visits withlong-time neighbors and friends; lunches and other outings with her friendsfrom the school district; and the opportunity to gather with her children’sspouses’ families, who she welcomed as her own.

Genny lovedto bake and read, but cookies and books took a backseat from April throughOctober (well, some years through October), any night the New York Yankeestook the field. From the Bronx Zoo teams of the 1970s to the Core Four andbeyond — and most especially, Bernie Williams — Genny was a die-hard fan. Sheprayed for a victory every game, and we’re hoping she has a little moreinfluence now.

Genny waspredeceased by her husband, John; her parents; and her six siblings and theirspouses: Joseph, who gave his life in WWII at the age of 21, Helen and Paul LaPointe,Marion and Roger Corlew, Pauline (“Peanie”) and Jake Bourdeau, Louis and JoanVitouski, and Don Vitouski.

She issurvived by her children, John Jr. and his wife, Lisa; Michael and his wife,Michelle; Danielle Vaughan and her husband, Jeff; and Denise Galloway and herhusband, Ross; her grandchildren, Nicole Canastra and her husband, Brian; StevenBrodt and his wife, Sidney; Reilley and Maddox Brodt; Jenna, Cassie and LeahVaughan; and Lilly, Alex and Parker Doin; and great-granddaughter MadilynnCanastra. She is also survived by her sisters-in-law, Mary Lou Jordan andPatricia Vitouski; her brother- and sister-in-law, Joe and Maureen Brodt; manynieces and nephews; and so many treasured friends.

Family andfriends are invited to celebrate Genny’s life on Thursday, June 27, at TheChurch of St. Mary’s/St. Paul’s in Hudson Falls. Genny’s family will welcomeguests beginning at 10 a.m., with a funeral mass to follow at 11. Intermentwill be immediately following the mass at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Fort Edward. Areception will follow at Sunnyside & Ridge Event Center in Queensbury.

Donations inGenny’s memory may be made to the Living for Mia Foundation, 203 Dean Rd.,Hudson Falls, NY 12839, in reflection of Genny’s long friendship with the Whalenand Nassivera families.

Arrangementshave been entrusted with the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in HudsonFalls.

Elaine Anne (Jarvis) Pagana, 88, ofFort Edward, New York, passed away on Thursday, June 20, 2024 at The WesleyCommunity Nursing Home in Saratoga Springs, New York. She passed away peacefully surrounded by herchildren after a long illness.

Born on April 16, 1936 in Fort Edward, she was the daughter of the late Homer Jarvis and Julia (Winslow) Jarvis. In addition to her parents, Elaine was predeceased by a baby brother, Homer Jarvis Jr, her husband Anthony Pagana, and son’s Michael David Heil and Mark Edward Heil. Survivors include her only sister Jeanette Gonyea (Marvin) of Hudson Falls and her children Pamela Heil Casey of Queensbury, Diane Barrett (Jamie) of Wilton, Laurie Wieland (Peter) of Queensbury, Christopher Heil of Queensbury, Tammy Pagana (Michael Kokoletsos) of Queensbury, Carmela Pagana-Saville (Weylin) of South Glens Falls, and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren who loved her so much, as well as several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Elaine married Carl Edward Heil on June 28, 1953, and together they had 6 children. Though they divorced, they remained friends. On December 28, 1969, Elaine united in marriage to Anthony Pagana. They were married for 47 years and had 2 children bringing their blended family to 8 children. Their joint families celebrated many functions together over the years.

Elaine attended Saint Mary’s Academyin Hudson Falls, where she enjoyed being a Majorette/baton twirling. Dancing was also a great joy throughout herlife. Elaine was an avid bowler, participatingin leagues at B&C Lanes in Hudson Falls and Broadway Lanes in FortEdward. She also enjoyed playing bingo,as well as taking trips to Atlantic City where she enjoyed the “penny slots”. She was also an avid animal lover and over theyears she had several pets including her beloved dogs Bella, and grand dogSammy.

Elaine was a stay-at-home mom when herchildren were young. Later she worked asa waitress at The Holiday Inn, Lake George for many years. Elaine had a passion for cooking and openedher own restaurant “Elaine’s Pizza and Sub Shop” in Fort Edward. Though she wasnot of Italian descent, she could cook like she was. She ran this business for several years. She also worked at The Simione Bakery and latermanaged the deli at Lewis Super Market in Hudson Falls. Upon retirement, she was a great support toher family and friends, also helping care for her son Michael Heil, who wasdisabled in a car accident in 1974.

For many years, she lived on the FortEdward Yacht basin, where she looked forward to the “Heritage Days Celebration”on July 4th. She was helpful to the touristsstaying in the Yacht basin recommending where they could get food or shop whenthey came in on their boats. She alsohad her 15-minutes of fame on December 28, 2011 when she was interviewed on thenews and became a “You Tube” star when two dozen manhole covers exploded from a1,500 gallon gas leak into the sewage system in Fort Edward.

Elaine will be greatly missed. She will always be remembered for her love offamily and friends. She loved gettogethers, the Balloon Festival, “Dog Shack” hot dogs, “Juicy Burgers”, dancing,her coloring books, Barry White songs especially “Can’t Get Enough of Your Love,Babe, and You’re the First, the Last, My Everything”, she enjoyed crocheting – andmade blankets for all of her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildrenover the years as well as donated several lap blankets to local nursing homes. Shewas famous for making Italian Wane cookies for every holiday, baby or weddingshower.

Family and friends are invited to calling hours on Thursday, June 27, 2024, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street, Hudson Falls, New York.

A Funeral Mass for Elaine will take place at 11 a.m. on Friday June 28, 2024 at St. Mary’s – St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Hudson Falls.

The Rite of Committal will follow the Mass at the St. Joseph’s Cemetery on Burgoyne Avenue, Fort Edward.

Following the burial, please join the family at the Kingsbury Firehouse on Burgoyne Avenue in Hudson Falls for refreshment, and bring a memory to share in Celebration of Elaine’s life.

The family would like to thank Community Hospice Saratoga as well as The Wesley Community, especially the nursing staff of 4 Victoria and 3 Springs for their care and support, also Optum and the medical providers.

FORT ANN –John C. Butler, Sr., 87, of Fort Ann, passed away peacefully on Mondayafternoon, June 17, 2024 at Elderwood Nursing Home in Ticonderoga.

Born onFebruary 28, 1937 in Glens Falls, he was the son of the late Harry and Laura(Southard) Butler. John grew up in South Glens Falls and was a 1956 graduate ofSouth Glens Falls High School. In 1958 he enlisted in the U.S. Army and servedhis country proudly until his honorable discharge in 1961.

John workedfor several years at the James River Paper Company in Glens Falls. He startedthere after high school and worked his way up to superintendent where heeventually retired. He was an avid sports fan and played many sports throughouthis time in school and even went on to wrestle and play football in the Army.He coached the local little league teams and was always supporting local sportsteams. John was also a long-time member of the local Free and Accepted Masons.

In additionto his parents, he is predeceased by his first wife, Carmen Butler; his secondwife, Anne Butler; his brother, Hank Butler; and his brother-in-law and bestfriend, Hank Rudio.

He issurvived by two sons, John C. Butler, Jr. (Cynthia) of Nashua, NH, and MarkButler (Michele) of Papillion, NE; his step daughters, Lynn Granger (Kenny) ofKingsbury, Kelly Poissant of Fort Ann, Terrie Monahan (Mark Larrow) ofKingsbury, and Katherine Hayes of Webster, NY; his grandchildren, CarmenButler, Erik Butler, Daniel Butler, Jonathan Butler, Michael Myers, AmandaNovakovic, Brittany Thakkar, Seth Paige, Chelsie Charron, Jeremiah Monahan, andNathan Monahan; his sisters, Cora Sue and Debbie (Steve); his brother, Gary(Bonnie); and many nieces and nephews.

Friend maycall from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm on Saturday, August 10, 2024 at the CarletonFuneral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls. A funeral service will takeplace immediately following at 12:00 pm.

A committalservice will follow first at Fort Ann Cemetery on Ann Street, Fort Ann, andthen at Quaker Cemetery on Ridge Road, Queensbury where military honors will berendered.

Following the services, the family will have a gathering to celebrate John’s life at the Fire Rock at Kingswood Golf Club, 111 County Route 41 in Hudson Falls.

Memorialdonations may be made in his name to Fort Ann Little League or any local sportsprogram.