OBITS: Post-Star 8 Jun 2005; Glen Falls, Warren co., New York text-formatted by W. David Samuelsen for The USGenWeb Archives Project *********************************************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.org/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.org/ny/nyfiles.htm *********************************************************************** Source: Post-Star http://www.post-star.com Bilodeau, Luella D. CORINTH -- Luella D. Bilodeau, 82, of Corinth, died Tuesday, June 7, 2005, at Saratoga Hospital. Born on Nov. 5, 1922, she was the daughter of the late John and Grace (Denton) Brown. She married Norman R. Bilodeau on Oct. 31, 1943. He passed away Jan. 11, 1976, after 34 years of marriage. She lived the majority of her life in Corinth. Luella worked for several years at Adirondack Ski Center and will be remembered for her homemade soup and chili. She lovingly cared for patients at Grandview Nursing Home and Corinth Adirondack Hospital for many years. Luella loved her church family of the First Presbyterian Church of Corinth, and was an active member of the congregation, involved in Bible studies, the work of the deacons, and the Sunday School Program. She volunteered weekly at the Corinth Food Pantry and many members of the community own one of her crocheted afghans. Survivors include her sister, Anna Mae Washburn, of Corinth; her two sons, Norman and his wife, Gert Bilodeau, of Corinth, and Mark Bilodeau of Eagle Nest, N.M.; her daughter, Denise Gilbert, and her husband, Philip, of Albuquerque, N.M.; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday, June 9, at the First Presbyterian Church, 203 Palmer Ave., Corinth, with the Rev. John Aldridge officiating. All are invited to a luncheon at the church at 11:30 a.m. prior to the service. Burial will be at St. Mary's Cemetery in Corinth. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, June 8, at Densmore Funeral Home, Inc., 7 Sherman Ave., Corinth. The family suggests memorials take the form of a donation to the First Presbyterian Church of Corinth, 203 Palmer Ave., Corinth, NY 12822. Published in the Post-Star on 6/8/2005. Cannon, Elaine C. Lake Luzerne -- Elaine C. Cannon, 69, passed away on Monday, June 6, 2005, at her home. Born on Feb. 5, 1936, in New York City, she was the daughter of Vincent and Beatrice (Pound) Flynn. Elaine was a graduate of St. Mary's Grade School and Julia Richmond High School in New York City. Besides her parents, Elaine was predeceased by two brothers and three sons, Peter, Raymond and Thomas. Survivors include her loving husband, Michael J. Cannon; her daughter; Susan; her special son, George, and his wife, Elizabeth; her grandchildren, Michelle, Mitchell, Michael and William; her brother, Joseph and his wife, Karen, and Edith; son Robert and his wife, Cindy, and two granddaughters, Carrie and Candace. Funeral services will be private and at the convenience of the family. Family and friends are invited and may call from 1 to 3 and 6 to 8 p.m., on Wednesday, June 8, 2005, at Regan & Denny Funeral Home, 53 Quaker Road, Queensbury. Published in the Post-Star on 6/8/2005. Denker, Edith Brant Lake -- Edith Denker, 91, died at her home in New York City, Sunday, June 5, 2005. Born in Mahanoy Plane, Pa., on Sept. 23, 1913, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Anna Heckman. Mrs. Denker was a graduate of Mount Sinai School of Nursing. Edith and her husband, Henry, have spent many summer vacations on Brant Lake. She was predeceased by one brother Robert Heckman, two sisters, Agnes Heckman and Minnie Campbell. Survivors include her husband of more than 62 years, Henry Denker, of Brant Lake and New York City, whom she married on Dec. 5, 1942; one sister, Verda Bordner, of Pennsylvania. Interment will be private. Memorials will be announced at a later date. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Barton-McDermott Funeral Home, 9 Pine St., Chestertown. Published in the Post-Star on 6/8/2005. Dickinson, Harold Louis HUDSON FALLS -- Harold Louis Dickinson, age 89, of Pilot Knob, died peacefully in Hudson Falls, Thursday, June 2, 2005, surrounded by those who were providing him with comfort and care during his last days. Mr. Dickinson led an active life, but since breaking his hip in June 2004, he suffered one health calamity after another. He was hospitalized 10 times during the past year, the last time for well over a month. For the last six weeks of his life, he received comfort care under the direction of the Washington County Hospice and Palliative Care Program. He is survived by a daughter, Susan, of Catonsville, Md.; a son, Jeffrey of Portland, Ore., and his children, Jeffrey of Baltimore, Md. and Erin of Portland, Ore. Mr. Dickinson was a native of the North Country who wandered far afield and was finally able to come home. He was born July 24, 1915, in Glens Falls, to Lou and Mildred (Meder) Dickinson. His brothers and sisters, Jim Dickinson, Phyllis Williams and Elizabeth Sennett, preceded him in death. He was a member of the Church of the Messiah and, as a youth, sang in the boy's choir with his lifelong friend, Carl Simmonds, whose father was the choir director. He graduated from Glens Falls High School in 1933, and from the University of Alabama in 1939. He courted and married Ruth (Peabody) Dickinson of Glens Falls, with whom he attended high school. Ruth graduated in 1936. They eloped and were married at the George Washington Episcopal Chapel in Alexandria, Va., in 1942, while Mr. Dickinson was stationed at nearby Fort Belvoir. When Ruth died, in August 1998, she and Harold had been married 56 years. In 1940, as a young college graduate, Mr. Dickinson undertook the somewhat daunting adventure of driving across the country and found employment in Hermosa Beach, Calif. It was from there that he was drafted into military service, before the United States entered World War II. Mr. Dickinson served in the Army, in the Signal Corps, in a cadre unit of the Alaska Defense Command. He was admitted to Officer's Candidate School and left the service in 1945 as a captain. Following his discharge from the Army, Mr. Dickinson was engaged as a sales and marketing specialist for the Whitman Candy Co. of Philadelphia. In the mid-'50s, he became a division sales manager for the Carling Brewing Co., and in 1965 purchased a beer distributorship in Washington, D.C. Mr. Dickinson was justifiably proud that that operation became the largest Carling distributorship in the United States. When talking about the beer business, he would usually note that, "we even outsold Budweiser." Mr. and Mrs. Dickinson raised their family in the suburbs of Philadelphia and Baltimore and summered regularly at Lake George. In 1976, they were able to fulfill a lifelong dream by returning to the North Country and living year-round on Lake George, on Travis Point, at Pilot Knob. During the almost 30 years of his retirement, Mr. Dickinson was an active participant in the challenge of maintaining the beauty and integrity of Lake George and the Lake George basin. He was a member and past president of the Pilot Knob Volunteer Fire Department, and as long as he was able to physically participate, he was an active member and officer of the North Queensbury Rescue Squad. A memorial service will be celebrated at 11 a.m., on Saturday, June 18, at The Church of Messiah, 296 Glen St., Glens Falls. Burial will be private and at the convenience of the family. There will be no calling hours. The family suggests that remembrances take the form of commitment to preserving Lake George and the beautiful land that surrounds it, and to the work of the Washington County Hospice and Palliative Care Program. Arrangements are under the direction of Regan & Denny Funeral Home, 53 Quaker Road, Queensbury. Published in the Post-Star from 6/6/2005 - 6/9/2005. Donovan, Lena Ruth CHILSON -- Lena Ruth Donovan, 98, of Middle Chilson Road, passed away Saturday, June 4, 2005, at the Indian River Nursing Home of Granville. Born in Chilson, Aug. 6, 1906, she was the daughter of the late Horace and Nettie (Hammond) Armstrong. Mrs. Donovan was a lifelong resident of Chilson, and was a member of the Chilson Methodist Church. She owned and operated The Top of the Hill Diner in Chilson for many years. She was predeceased by her husband, James Anthony Donovan, and by one son, Jack Wisell, one daughter, Annette Donovan Olcott, and three brothers, Jim Flanagan, George Armstrong and Vernon Armstrong. Survivors include one son, Patrick Donovan and his wife, Judy, of Ticonderoga; and one daughter, Maxine St. Claire, of Whitehall. She is also survived by 16 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. There will be no calling hours. A graveside service will take place at 4 p.m. Sunday, June 19, at Chilson Community Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Wilcox & Regan Funeral Home of Ticonderoga. Published in the Post-Star from 6/5/2005 - 6/9/2005. Galea, Joseph A. BOLTON LANDING -- Joseph A. Galea, a resident of Bolton Landing, passed away on Tuesday, June 7, 2005, at his home. Arrangements are pending and under the direction of Regan & Denny Funeral Home, 53 Quaker Road, Queensbury. Published in the Post-Star on 6/8/2005. Lester, Raymond G. Argyle -- Raymond G. Lester, 93, died on Sunday, June 5, 2005, at the Pleasant Valley Nursing Home. Born on May 16, 1912, in Poultney, Vt., he was the son of the late George and Eleanor Mae Harmon Lester. He was a former resident of Watervliet and Johnstown before moving to Argyle many years ago. Raymond was a truck mechanic for many years at White Motors and International Harvester in Albany, retiring in 1974. He also worked for Wunderlich Sand and Gravel of Latham for many years in various positions. He was predeceased by his wife, Florence E. Nellis Lester, and his son, George Lester. Survivors include his children, Joyce (George) Bessette of Cossayuna, Jean (Joseph) Wunderlich of Latham, Gail (Thomas) Martin of Melrose and Eleanor Gambelli of North Troy; 14 grandchildren, 16 great- grandchildren, four great-great- grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was also predeceased by his grandson, Richard Bessette, and his siblings, Ione, Everett, Stanley, Earl, Ernest and Norman Lester. Funeral services will be on Thursday at 11 a.m. at Parker Bros. Memorial, 2013 Broadway, Watervliet, with the Rev. Robert Peters officiating. Interment will follow in Memory's Garden Cemetery in Colonie. Relatives and friends are invited and may call at the funeral home on Thursday morning from 9 to 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Argyle Emergency Squad, Argyle, NY 12809 in memory of Raymond G. Lester. Published in the Post-Star on 6/8/2005. Morrison, Charles J. (Mo) Saratoga Springs -- Charles J. (Mo) Morrison passed away Tuesday, June 7, 2005, at home with his family after a long illness. He was born Feb. 9, in Saratoga Springs, the son of the late James J. and Laura Morrison. Mr. Morrison was an officer in the U.S. Air Force, serving as a bombardier-navigator. He attended Sienna College, Spring Hill College in Mobile, Ala., and Adelphi College on Long Island. Mr. Morrison was inducted into the Manhasset Hall of Fame for initiating their lacrosse program and along with his wife, Lynn, they created the Youth Lacrosse Program in Saratoga Springs. He was a member of the Saratoga Golf and Polo Club. Mr. Morrison spent a major portion of his career in New York City with Burlington Industries as President of its Tricot Division, followed by the Ballet Fabrics Company as President of that knitting operation. In 1985, he returned to Saratoga Springs and became a Textile Consultant to MLM/CJ Fabrics located in Gloversville, N.Y. He is survived by his wife, Lynn, and son, C.J. II, both of Saratoga Springs; his son, William, and his sons of Port Washington, N.Y. Services will be private at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to Community Hospice of Saratoga, 179 Lawrence St., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Arrangements are under the direction of William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 584-5373 or burke-funeralhome.com). Logo Published in the Post-Star on 6/8/2005. Normandin, Joyce L. (Peters) QUEENSBURY -- Joyce L. (Peters) Normandin, 72, of Queensbury, passed away Monday, June 6, 2005, at Ellis Hospital. She was born in Glens Falls on Aug. 15, 1932, the daughter of the late Henry and Grace (McGuffin) Peters. Joyce retired after many years from Astro Valcor in Glens Falls. She also worked as a bartender for Buck and Mike's for several years. Joyce's loves were to go shopping, doing crafts, she loved her poodle, "Coco," and spending time with her family and friends. She was predeceased not only by her parents but her brothers, Leon and Ralph Peters, and her sister, Teresa Davis. Joyce is survived by her sister, Justine Weller and her husband, Edward, of Glens Falls, along with several nieces and nephews. Her close friend, Edward Benway, of Whitehall, and Dawn Bishop and her family of Hudson Falls also survives her. At Joyce's request, no calling hours will be held. A graveside service will be held Monday, June 13, at 9:30 a.m. at St. Alphonsus Cemetery, Pine Street, Queensbury. Arrangements are under the direction of Singleton, Healy Funeral Home, 407 Bay Road, Queensbury. Published in the Post-Star from 6/8/2005 - 6/9/2005. Palacino, Vincent "Jimmy" PALM HARBOR, Fla. -- Vincent "Jimmy" Palacino, of Palm Harbor, Fla., beloved husband of the late Mary Rose (DiLella) Palacino, entered eternal life on Wednesday, June 1, 2005. Born Aug. 24, 1911, he was the son of Liborio and Rosa Deleo Forti Palacino in Bridgeport, Conn., the oldest of four sons. He was a master barber and owned several shops in the Stratford, Conn., area prior to his retirement to Florida. Mr. Palacino was a Third Degree Knight of the Saint James Council Knights of Columbus (Stratford, Conn.) and was an usher at Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church (Stratford, Conn.) Survivors include his son, Vincent Palacino Jr. and his wife, Mary Bensko Palacino, of Glens Falls and children, James J. Palacino, Ph.D., his wife, Suzanne Rowe Palacino, and their children, Nicole Marie and Tara Lynn, of Wellesley, Mass., and Catherine Palacino Deck and her husband, John Deck and their children, Sarah Anne and Rachel Georgia of Glens Falls and his daughters, Joan Wieler, her husband, William, of Seymour, Conn., and their children William and his wife, Edith Wieler and their children Stacey and Christine; John and his wife, Michelle Wieler and their children Christian and Melanie Rose; Kenneth and his wife, Loretta Wieler and their children, Evan and Nathan; Barbara Potasky, her husband, John Potasky, and their children, Barbara Ann and James John. He is also survived by a brother, Angelo, of Sicily, and several nieces. Funeral and burial were held on Saturday, June 4, in Stratford, Conn. Memorial donations may be made to Alzheimer's Association of Northeastern New York, 85 Watervliet Avenue, Albany, NY 12206. Published in the Post-Star on 6/8/2005. Thayer, Imogene Louise Arthur WARRENSBURG -- Imogene Louise Arthur Thayer, 95, of 4 Ridge Ave., passed away Tuesday morning, June 7, 2005, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Born Aug. 5, 1909, in Peru, she was the daughter of Charles H. and Jennie (Arnold) Arthur. Imogene was Valedictorian of the 1926 graduating class from Keeseville High School. She went on to graduate from Plattsburgh State Normal School in 1929, which is now known as the State University of New York at Plattsburgh. She taught one year in a rural school before moving to Warrensburg in 1930, where she taught for 30 years. She married Francis G. Thayer on Nov. 30, 1933. He preceded her in death on May 29, 1979. Her grandson, Randy Scott Black, died in November of 1994; one brother and four sisters have also predeceased her. Imogene was an active member since April 1, 1934 of the First United Methodist Church of Warrensburg. Her favorite hobbies included gardening, knitting, crocheting and baking, especially rolls for church functions. Survivors include her son, Arthur R. Thayer of Prospect, Conn.; three daughters: Elizabeth J. Thayer of Murfreesboro, Tenn., Alice M. Fisher of East Hampstead, N.H., and Barbara C. Smaldone of South Glens Falls; eight grandchildren: Jamiee L. Ross, Nicole Spagna, Matthew Thayer, Rebekah Thayer, Jessica Passaretti, L. David Fisher, Gregg Fisher, and Robin L. Fisher; five great-grandchildren: Kenneth B. Gillingham, Keith D. Gillingham, Kevin F. Gillingham, Kaitlyn Fisher, and Emma Gene Fisher; four great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday at the First United Methodist Church of Warrensburg, 3890 Main St., with the Rev. Dawn Robbins, pastor, officiating. Burial will follow at Warrensburg Cemetery. Friends may call on Imogene's family one hour prior to the funeral service at the Ephworth Hall of the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the United Methodist Church of Warrensburg, 3890 Main St., Warrensburg, NY 12885. Arrangements are under the direction of Alexander-Baker Funeral Home, Warrensburg. Published in the Post-Star from 6/8/2005 - 6/9/2005.