OBITS: Post-Star 14 Jul 2005; Glen Falls, Warren co., New York

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Bacon, Francis F.
FORT EDWARD -- Francis F. Bacon, 78, of Gates Avenue, passed away suddenly
Monday, July 11, 2005, at Glens Falls Hospital.

Born Feb. 15, 1927, in Springfield, Mass., he was the son of the late Mary
(Harper) Bacon.

Leaving Glens Falls High School to serve his country during World War II, Fran
enlisted with the United States Navy, February, 1944, until his honorable
discharge in July of 1947.

After about one year, Fran re-enlisted with the United States Army, serving
his country during the Korean Conflict until his honorable discharge.

Soon after his military duties, Fran met Joyce MacDonald in the spring of
1953, and later they were married at the Fort Edward Methodist Church, Oct.
18, of that same year.

Remaining in the Fort Edward area, Fran took employment with Hercules, now
known as Ciba-Geigy, where he retired in 1986, after many years of dedicated
service.

Fran was an active member of the Church of the Messiah of Glens Falls for many
years, and also at the Hudson Falls American Legion Post No. 574.

Having a love for people, "Fe," as he was affectionately called by all who
knew him, would often stay busy volunteering his services at various places,
or continued employment, most recently with Magic Forest, where he truly
enjoyed being around the children. "Fe" enjoyed spending time at camp,
reading, or watching the Yankees, but above all, he loved children, especially
his grandchildren, and all of his family, who will greatly miss him.

Besides his mother, two brothers, George and Art Bacon, and one sister-in-law,
Mary Bacon, all predeceased him.

Survivors include his loving wife of 51 years, Joyce Bacon; one son, Newty
Bacon and his wife, Nancy, of Fort Edward; two daughters, Patricia Diamond and
her husband, Ken, of Schoharie, and Annette Loomis and her husband, David, of
Schuylerville; eight grandchildren: Rachel and Cody Bacon, Dustin, Daniel, and
Katie Guetti, Melissa Osmer, and Sarah and Stephen Loomis; a grandniece,
Angelique Duguay, who lives with the Bacon family; two sisters, Mary Benson
and Rita Jarvis, both of Hudson Falls; one brother, Robert Bacon of Hudson
Falls; one sister-in-law, Joyce Bacon, also of Hudson Falls; several nieces,
nephews, and many dear friends.

Friends may call upon the family from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, July 14, at the
family's home, 44 Gates Ave., Fort Edward. Hudson Falls American Legion Post
No. 574 will perform a brief service at 6 p.m. during the calling hours.

A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday, July 15, at the Church of
the Messiah, 296 Glen St., Glens Falls, with Rev. Scott Harding, pastor,
officiating.

Burial will be private and at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent, in loving memory of Fran,
to The Church of the Messiah, 296 Glen St., Glens Falls, NY, 12801, or to
Christ the King Spiritual Life Center, Burton Road, Greenwich, NY, 12834.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Maynard D. Baker Funeral Home,
11 Lafayette St., Queensbury.

The family would like to extend a sincere thank you to all the staff at Magic
Forest for all their care, comfort and concern given to Fran in his time of
need; to the Lake George Emergency Squad for their timely response and efforts
in transporting "Fe;" and to the Glens Falls Emergency Department for
providing their utmost medical care and efforts.

It was obvious everyone gave their best.

Thank you.

Published in the Post-Star from 7/13/2005 - 7/14/2005.

Fiore, Robert J.
GLENS FALLS -- Robert J. Fiore, 67, of Glens Falls, passed away Tuesday, July
12, 2005, at Glens Falls Hospital.

Born May 7, 1938, in Glens Falls, he was the son of the late Herman J. and
Ethel M. (Brown) Fiore Sr.

Bob was a communicant of St. Mary's Church, and a graduate of

St. Mary's Academy, Class of 1957.

He started his career at the family business - Fiore's Market in Glens Falls,
with his father and brother; after the business closed he went to work as a
deputy sheriff at the Warren County Sheriff's Department, retiring as a
sergeant.

Bob will be remembered and missed by the many people whom he talked, waved and
came into contact with during his walks through the city of Glens Falls.

Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his sister, Eleanor Brunelle.

Survivors include his son, Chris, and his companion, Gracie, of Glens Falls;
his loving companion, Carol Murray, of Manchester, Conn., Chris' mother, Clara
Fiore, of Glens Falls; his sisters, Dolores Annesty and Mary Louise King, both
of Glens Falls; his brother, Herman J. Fiore Jr. and his wife, Marilyn, of
South Glens Falls; and several nieces and nephews.

A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, July 16, at St.
Mary's Church, Warren Street, Glens Falls.

Burial will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery, South Glens Falls.

Family and friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, July 15, at
Singleton-Healy Funeral Home, 407 Bay Road, Queensbury.

Published in the Post-Star on 7/14/2005.

Wendell, Frederick A.
TICONDEROGA -- Frederick A. Wendell, 75, of Wicker Street, passed away
Tuesday, July 12, 2005, at Moses-Ludington Hospital of Ticonderoga.

Born June 9, 1930, in Ticonderoga, he was the son of the late George C.
Wendell and Helen M. (Rabatoy) Wendell.

Mr. Wendell was a lifelong resident of Ticonderoga and a graduate of
Ticonderoga High School.

He was employed by the United States Post Office as postmaster for many years
before his retirement in 1985.

Mr. Wendell was a veteran of the U.S. Army, and awarded soldier of the month
in Guam, 1956.

He was a member of the Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks No. 1494, the St.
Isaac Jogues Council No. 333 Knights of Columbus, and the American Legion Post
No. 224, all of Ticonderoga.

Mr. Wendell enjoyed fishing, hunting, sports, and woodworking. But most of all
he liked spending time with family and friends.

He was predeceased by his father, George Wendell, his mother, Helen (Rabatoy)
Wendell, his stepmother, Alice (Maloney) Wendell, and his sister, Joan
Hammond.

Survivors include his wife Betty Wendell; his son and daughter-in-law, Gary F.
and Joanne (Ormsbee) Wendell of Delmar; his brother and sister-in-law, George
and Ellie Wendell of Syracuse, and their sons Jeffrey and James Wendell and
family; and his sister, Mary Wendell of Texas.

There will be no calling hours.

A memorial service will take place Saturday at 11 a.m. at Wilcox & Regan
Funeral Home, 11 Algonkin St., Ticonderoga. The Rev. William G. Muench, pastor
of St. Mary's Catholic Church of Ticonderoga, will officiate.

Burial will take place at a later date at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be sent to the
Ticonderoga Emergency Squad, 8 Depot St., Ticonderoga, NY 12883 or High Peaks
Hospice, P.O. Box 195, Mineville, NY 12956.

Published in the Post-Star on 7/14/2005.