OBITS: Post-Star 11 Oct 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 Bailey, Edith Christine Worden LAKE GEORGE -- Edith Christine Worden Bailey, 93, passed away Sunday, Oct. 9, 2005, at Westmount Health Facility, Queensbury. Born Dec. 22, 1912, in Lake George, she was the daughter of Fred G. Worden and M. Sophia (Stone) Worden. Mrs. Bailey graduated from Lake George Central School, Class of 1932, and Bender Hygienic Laboratory, Albany. She was employed by St. Peter's Hospital in Albany as a laboratory technician. Mrs. Bailey and her husband, Clifford R. Bailey, moved to Lake George, where they resided for many years. Mr. Bailey died in 1974. Mrs. Bailey relocated to the town of Moreau in 1979. She was a member of the Glen Star Chapter, O.E.S. and Past Matron's Association, a member of the Glens Falls Colony of New England Women, and past Lake George Village Historian. Besides her husband, Mrs. Bailey was predeceased by her sister, Lucille Worden Chase, one niece, Margaret Chase Jones and a cousin, Marion Worden Fichter. She is survived by three grandnieces: Susan Hoye of Slippery Rock, Pa., Judith Mar of Portland, Ore., and Janet Baker of Coppell, Texas; two second cousins, Marshall C. Stone of Glens Falls and Jay E. Stone of Hudson Falls, and great-grandnieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 14, 2005, at Evergreen Cemetery, Birch Avenue, Lake George, with the Rev. Shirley A. Mosholder, pastor of Caldwell Presbyterian Church of Lake George, officiating. No calling hours are scheduled. Arrangements are under the direction of Stafford Funeral Home, Inc. of Lake George. Published in the Post-Star on 10/11/2005. Bassett, Elmer North Creek -- Elmer Bassett of North Creek slipped quietly away on the morning of Sunday, Oct. 9, 2005. In death, as in life, he never drew a great deal of attention to himself. Elmer celebrated his 93rd birthday on October 6, with his daughter Annie at his side. Elmer was visited often by his family and especially neighborhood friends like Sam Allison, David Tyrel and Jim Caples. Elmer's spiritual needs were met by the regular visits of Father Fleming of St. James Catholic Church in North Creek and Father Sturtz of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Olmstedville. He became an avid reader in his last months at Adirondack Tri-County Nursing Home, adding novels to his supply of magazines and The Post-Star. He had become, following the death of his wife of 62 years, Laura Malark Bassett on May 25, 2004, a story weaver and an armchair traveler. His charm and dry humor won the affection of his caretakers and family, even winning proposals for marriage in his last year of life. He was known to sport a mustache; played a mean game of bingo and sought out birds in the fields with his binoculars. He recently said to his daughter, Calla, "I just love to hug you - if only I could reach my arms around you!" Elmer never asked for much; he cherished his immediate family and particularly his nieces and nephews in the Malone area. They always remembered his birthday year after many year. Elmer Howard Bassett was born in 1912 in the town of Duane, the son of Ira Bassett and Calla Lilly (Wilson) Bassett. He received the Sacrament of Marriage with Laura Malark on June 13, 1942. They raised their four children on Bird Pond Road, having settled there in 1952. Elmer was a loyal and proud employee of National Lead Corp. in Tahawus for 29 years, a floatation operator for precious titanium so coveted in the aeronautical and medical industries. His favorite past-times were hunting and wandering the woods near his home, nearly always bringing back a few rabbits and a partridge, or a dear when in season. He enjoyed making maple syrup, collecting the sap and boiling it down with strange contraptions invented for the occasion. His gardens fed the family for the winter and he loved to tinker with "freaky" cars a family trait per his dear nephew, Jimmy Eaton. After all, his daughter Calla was born in a Henry Jay, a classic if there was one. Elmer's brothers, Cecil, Lyle, Herbert and Harvey, predeceased him, as did his older sister, Sabra (Bassett) Eaton. Survivors include four children: Gerald Bassett and wife, Maria, of Oriskany, Linda Lynn of Clifton Park, Annie Joy and husband, Brad, of Brant Lake, and daughter, Dr. Calla Bassett and husband, Dr. Robert Constantine of the Albany/Syracuse area. Elmer was blessed with six grandsons, four granddaughters; six great- grandchildren, countless and cherished nephews, nieces and cousins. Friends may call on the family from 2 to 4 and 7to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Alexander-Baker Funeral Home, 3809 Main St., Warrensburg. A Catholic Mass will be observed at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. John the Baptist Church in Chestertown, with Father Bernard Turner officiating. Donations may be made to the American Rifle Association or the American Heart Association Northeastern Area, 440 New Karner Road, Albany, NY 12205-3890. Published in the Post-Star on 10/11/2005. Belair, Joan SOUTH GLENS FALLS -- Joan Belair, 69, of Ferry Boulevard, died Monday, Oct. 10, 2005, at Glens Falls Hospital, after a long illness, surrounded by her family. Born on April 10, 1936, in Fort Edward, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Anna (Colvin) Cimo. Joan retired from Valcour in Glens Falls after many years as a Customer Service Representative. Joan's family was very precious to her, and she loved spending time with them. Besides her parents, Joan was predeceased by her sisters: Josephine Neroni, Mary Nadeau, and Florence Barber; and an infant brother, Andrew Cimo. Survivors include her sons, Barry Barclay Belair, of Glens Falls, Joseph Homer Belair II, and his wife, Mary, of South Glens Falls, Patrick Alan Belair, and his wife, Jayne, of South Glens Falls, Andrew Charles Belair, and his wife, Juanita, of Hudson Falls, and Bruce Anthony Belair, of South Glens Falls; her grandchildren, Tanya Morehouse, Stacia Saunders, Sean, Adam, Elizabeth, Heather, Ryan, Ranitajean, Joshua, Candace, Brandon, and Brittania Belair; six great-grandchildren; her sister, Anne Rock and her husband, Lloyd, of Queensbury, and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Calling hours were held from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2005, at M.B. Kilmer Funeral Home, 82 Broadway, Fort Edward, www.Kilmers.com. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. today, Oct. 12, 2005, at St. Joseph's Church, Fort Edward, with the Rev. Joseph Xavier Arockiasamy, Administrator, officiating. Rite of Committal will follow at St. Joseph's Cemetery, Fort Edward. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Joan's name to: Glens Falls Hospital Oncology Unit, 3 West B, C/O Carolyn Dunbar, 100 Park St., Glens Falls, NY 12801. Published in the Post-Star from 10/11/2005 - 10/12/2005. Borden, Jeffrey S. QUEENSBURY -- Jeffrey S. Borden, 40, of Burke Drive, went into the arms of the Lord, surrounded by his loving family, on Saturday, Oct. 8, 2005, at Glens Falls Hospital, after a long illness. Born on Nov. 5, 1964, in Glens Falls, he was the son of the late Eleanor (Trombley) Davies and the late Herbert "Skip" Borden. For many years, Jeff owned and operated Borden Construction in Glens Falls. He was a communicant of St. Joseph's Church in Fort Edward. Jeff enjoyed traveling, shooting pool and listening to music. His family said he loved shopping with other people, not buying anything, but helping them spend their money. Jeff had a wonderful sense of humor and could always make others laugh. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his maternal grandparents, Cecilia and Robert Trombley. Survivors include his daughter, Erica Brimhall-Borden of Saratoga Springs; three brothers, Michael D. Dickinson of U.S. Virgin Islands, Aaron Borden-Camp and his wife, Julie, of Rochester and "Rusty" Davies II of Albany; three sisters, Suzanne Baker of Glens Falls, Melissa Di Placido and her husband, Mike, of Toronto, Canada, and Dianna Hart of Albany; and several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Calling hours will be on Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main St. in Hudson Falls. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Thursday at St. Joseph's Church on Broadway in Fort Edward, with the Rev. Joseph Xavier Arockiasamy, administrator, officiating. Rite of Committal will follow at St. Joseph's Cemetery in the town of Fort Edward. The family suggests that memorials donations be made to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 3049, Syracuse, NY 13220. Published in the Post-Star from 10/10/2005 - 10/11/2005. Butler Sr., Robert E. CORINTH -- Robert E. Butler Sr., 74, of Heath Street, died Sunday, Oct. 9, 2005, at Saratoga Hospital following a long illness. Born on April 24, 1931, in Corinth, he was the son of the late William and Florence (Chittenden) Butler. Mr. Butler attended Corinth High School. He married Rose M. Bourdeau on Jan. 3, 1955, in Corinth. The couple resided in Corinth all their lives. Mr. Butler first worked on his family farm in Corinth for several years. He then was employed for the Town of Corinth Highway Department, serving as Superintendent for many years until his retirement. Mr. Butler was a former member of the Oddfellows Lodge of Corinth for several years. He enjoyed visiting with his friends over the years and spending time with his family. Besides his parents, one son, Robert E. Butler Jr.; one daughter, Konie Thieverge; and three brothers, John Butler, William Butler and Calvin Butler, all died before him. Survivors besides his wife of 50 years include two daughters, Robin Ziegler of Corinth and Michele Eggleston and her husband, Shawn, of Corinth; two sisters, Grace Carleton of Corinth and Beatrice Fenton of Corinth; five grandchildren, Tina Walsh of Corinth, Erica and Gregory Ziegler of Corinth, and Michael and Christopher Eggleston of Corinth; one great-grandson, Jacob Walsh of Corinth; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Services will be conducted at noon Wednesday, Oct. 12, at Densmore Funeral Home, Inc., 7 Sherman Ave., Corinth, with the Rev. John Aldridge, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church of Corinth, officiating. Burial will be at Corinth Rural Cemetery. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. tonight at the funeral home. The family suggests that memorials take the form of donations to the Corinth Fire Department and Auxiliary, 107 Mechanic St., Corinth, NY 12822. Published in the Post-Star from 10/10/2005 - 10/11/2005. DeLong, Ruth G. GLENS FALLS -- Ruth G. DeLong, 74, of South Street, passed away on Sunday, Oct 9, 2005, at Glens Falls Hospital after a short illness. Born on Jan. 8, 1931, in Lincoln, Vt., she was the daughter of the late Donald & Doris (Sampson) Brilyea. She married Raymond A. DeLong Sr. on June 22, 1946, in Fair Haven, Vt. Ruth was a devoted wife and loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She cherished her time spent visiting with her children and their families. Her favorite pastime was taking care of flowers in her yard. She enjoyed family functions, as well. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her daughter JoAnn Jenkins; two grandsons, George Wolfe and Rickie Hubbard; and a sister, Gladys Rivers. Survivors include her husband of 59 years, Raymond DeLong Sr. of Glens Falls; five sons, Raymond DeLong Jr. and his wife, Patricia, of Hudson Falls, Rickie DeLong and his wife, Becky, of Athol, Angelo DeLong and his wife, Sharon, of Hudson Falls, Gary DeLong, and his wife, Shelly, of Edinburg and Dennis DeLong and his wife, Mary, of Gloversville; three daughters, Anna Corti and her husband, John, of Glens Falls, Linda Sumner and her husband, Mark, of Glens Falls, Mary Hubbard and her husband, Terry, of Gansevoort; a sister, Nellie Upton and her husband, Albert, of Fort Edward; and a son-in-law, Vernon Jenkins Sr. of Hebron. Ruth is also survived by 25 grandchildren and 32 great- grandchildren along with several nieces and nephews. Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 7 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday at Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main St. in Hudson Falls. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home with Pastor Richard Klueg of the Baptist Church of Northville, officiating. Burial will follow at Union Cemetery in Fort Edward. "Mom, we love you deeply and will miss you dearly." In lieu of flowers, the family has requested memorial donations be made in loving memory of Ruth to the American Cancer Society, 959 Route 9, Mount Royal Plaza, Queensbury, NY 12804. Published in the Post-Star on 10/11/2005. Fowler, Richard B. Hudson Falls -- Richard B. Fowler, 90, a former resident of Martindale Avenue, Hudson Falls, died Monday, Oct. 10, 2005, at Pleasant Valley Health Care Center. Born in Argyle on April 27, 1915, he was the son of the late Wayne and Mina (Brace) Fowler. Richard and Charlotte Sherman were married on Sept. 23, 1951, at St. Mary's Church, Hudson Falls. He owned and operated Fowler's Garage for many years. Among his many enjoyments was working on foreign cars and square dancing. Richard was a communicant of St. Mary's/St. Paul's in Hudson Falls. Besides his parents, a daughter, Connie Fowler, a brother, Roger Fowler, and a sister, Corrine Fowler, predeceased him. Survivors besides his wife, Charlotte Fowler of Queensbury, include a son, Christopher Fowler, and his wife, Kathryn, of Queensbury, and their children, Elisabeth Mahoney, and her husband, Riley, of Queensbury, Megan McDonald, and her husband, Michael, of Honolulu, Emily Fowler, of Saratoga, Laura Fowler, of Queensbury, and William Fowler, of Queensbury; a daughter, Susan VanHarmelen, and her husband, Stefan, of California, and their children, Christopher VanHarmelen, of California, and Jonathon VanHarmelen, of California, Connie Fowler's children, Tracy Harig, of California, and David Harig, of California; two great-grandchildren, Lilly Mahoney, and Michael McDonald; three brothers, Robert Fowler of Argyle, Paul Fowler, and his wife, Rena, of Denver, Colo., and Ervin Fowler, and his wife Jane, of Queensbury; four sisters, Lela Collins, and her husband, Homer, of Argyle, Kay Gillmore, and her husband, Ned, of South Glens Falls, Phyllis Scribner, and her husband, Don, of Glens Falls, and Marilyn Ward of Fort Ann; a sister-in-law, Betty Fowler, of Argyle; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Friends may call from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 13, 2005, at M. B. Kilmer Funeral Home, 82 Broadway, Fort Edward. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m., Friday, Oct. 14, 2005, at St. Mary's/St. Paul's Church in Hudson Falls. The family suggests that donations be made in Richard's memory to St. Mary's/St. Alphonsus School, Warren Street, Glens Falls, NY 12803. The family would like to invite friends for a reception, following the funeral on Friday, at Christopher Fowler's home, 19 Wincrest Dr., Queensbury. Published in the Post-Star on 10/11/2005. Hickey, Laurie A. (Venables) CORINTH -- Laurie A. (Venables) Hickey, 49, of Palmer Avenue, died unexpectedly Saturday, Oct. 8, 2005, at Glens Falls Hospital. Born on Sept. 3, 1956, in Corinth, she was the daughter of Claire (Flockhart) Venables of Corinth and the late Vincent C. Venables. Mrs. Hickey graduated from Corinth High School in 1974. She married John P. Hickey on June 1, 1975, in Corinth. Mrs. Hickey worked at BOCES in Saratoga Springs for several years, at Lazor Graphics in Glens Falls and at the International Paper Co. in Corinth. She loved her family, art, painting, woodworking, camping, making people smile and spending time with her grandson, T.J. Survivors besides her mother and her husband include one son, Ryan Mathew Hickey of Saratoga Springs; one grandson, Tyrese Hickey; three sisters, Dianne Gavin and her husband, Bill, Susan Rhodes and her husband, Howard, and Mary Holmes and her husband, Mark, all of Corinth; one brother, Mike Venables and his wife, Jean, of Lake Luzerne; her nieces and nephews, Stephanie, Kate and Harlee Gavin, Cassandre, Allison and Autumn Rhodes, Joseph Suttle, Diana and Shawn Farr, Sean, Ryan and Taylor Holmes, and Stephen and Rachel Venables; and her special friend, Jim Dingman. A memorial service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 13, 2005, at Densmore Funeral Home Inc., 7 Sherman Ave., Corinth, with the Rev. Charles Gaffigan, pastor of the Church of the Immaculate Conception of Corinth, officiating. A Rite of Committal will be held at St. Mary's Cemetery, Corinth. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. The family suggests that memorials take the form of donations to the American Diabetes Association, 7 Washington Square, Albany, NY 12205-5512. Published in the Post-Star from 10/10/2005 - 10/11/2005. Lampkins, Charles H. Queensbury -- Charles H. Lampkins, a resident of Queensbury, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 9, 2005, at Vermont Veterans Home in Bennington, Vt. Born on Sept. 27, 1928, in Plattsburgh, N.Y., he was the son of William and Rita (Rothermel) Lampkins. Charles was a veteran of the Korean War with United States Air Force. He was an Airman First Class and received the Good Conduct Medal, Korean Service Medal and the United Nations Service Medal during his service. Charles graduated from Whitehall School Class of 1947 and was a member of St. Mary's Parish in Glens Falls. He and Ann Sassone married on Jan. 10, 1954. Charles worked for the New York State Correctional Department as a Correction Officer from 1955 until his retirement in 1980. He was an avid hunter, fisherman, gardener, reader, boater and bingo player at Wells. Besides his parent,s he was also predeceased by his brothers, Myles Lampkins and Malcolm Lampkins; and his sister, Marge Austin. Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Ann (Sassone) Lampkins of Queensbury; a son, James Lampkins and his wife, Theresa, of Gansevoort; a daughter, Deborah Richards and her husband, Stephen, of Virginia; grandchildren, Chris, Todd, Jackie, Derek, Stephanie, Dan, Aimee, Adirenne and Savannah; great-grandchildren, Jordan, Lindsay Hunter and Morgan; a sister, Evelyn Letourneau of Rouses Point; a brother, Billy Lampkins of New Jersey; two sisters-in-law, Corinne Lampkins of Whitehall and Leah Lampkins of Florida. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m., on Thursday, Oct. 13, 2005, at St. Mary's Church, Warren Street, Glens Falls. Burial will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery in South Glens Falls. Pallbearers will be Scott Sassone, Mark Sassone, Derek Guby, Brian Cook, Ron Cook and Todd Grey. There will be no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, those who wish may send a remembrance in his name to St. Mary's Church, 60 Warren St., Glens Falls, NY 12801. The family would like to thank the staff at Glens Falls Hospital Short Term Care, also the staff on C Wing at the Vermont Veterans Home and Dr. Carol Salazar, for their kindness and compassion. Arrangements are under the direction of Regan & Denny Funeral Home, 53 Quaker Road, Queensbury. Published in the Post-Star on 10/11/2005. O'Brien, Jean W. WHITEHALL -- Jean W. O'Brien, 85, of Skenesborough Harbor, passed away Sunday, Oct. 9, 2005, at Indian River Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Granville, following a long illness. Born on Aug. 22, 1920, in Schenectady, N.Y., she was the daughter of the late Herbert and Dorothy (Smith) Wilson. Jean was a graduate of Nott Terrace High School, Ellis Hospital School of Nursing and Simmons College in Boston, Mass. She was previously employed as a nurse, working at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady and New England Baptist Hospital in Boston, Mass. She was a member of the Whitehall United Methodist Church, a past president of the Washington County Republican Women's Club, past president of the Whitehall Branch of the Glens Falls Hospital Guild, past matron of Skenesborough Chapter No. 663 O.E.S., treasurer of the Whitehall Senior Citizens and past Exalted Lady of the Whitehall Fawns. Jean was predeceased by her parents and her husband, State Supreme Court Justice John J. O'Brien, who passed away on Jan. 7, 1974. She is survived by her son, David O'Brien and his wife, Cherie, and their daughter, Tiffany, of Flower Mound, Texas; one brother, Glenn Wilson and his wife, Martha, of Brentwood, Tenn.; two cousins and several nieces and nephews. Family and friends may call at Jillson Funeral Home, Inc., 46 Williams St., Whitehall, on Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2005, from 7 to 9 p.m. and Thursday, Oct. 13, 2005, from 1 to 3 and 7 to 9 p.m. The Sylvan Star-Skenesborough Chapter O.E.S. No. 122 will conduct an Eastern Star Service at the funeral home on Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2005, at 8 p.m. A funeral service will be conducted on Friday, Oct. 14, 2005, at 10 a.m. at the Whitehall United Methodist Church, Greenmount Cemetery Lane, Whitehall, with the Rev. C. Don Wheeler, pastor, officiating. Interment will follow at Union Cemetery in Fort Edward. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of a donation in Jean's name to the Whitehall United Methodist Church, 55 Greenmount Cemetery Lane, Whitehall, NY 12887. Published in the Post-Star from 10/10/2005 - 10/11/2005. Paul Jr., Fay EDINBURG -- Fay Paul Jr., a resident of Edinburg, entered eternal rest on Sunday, Oct. 9, 2005, after a long illness with his loving family by his side. Fay was born on Oct. 16, 1928, in the town of Day. He was the son of the late Fay Paul Sr. and Mary Bain Paul. He served as an Aviation Cadet in the Navy and a 1st Class Airman in the Air Force. Fay also played semi-pro baseball for the Canadian League. He was a teacher in the Scotia-Glenville School District, as well as the Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake School District, where he was also an Assistant Principal. Fay retired to the Great Sacandaga Lake after 30 years, where he enjoyed swimming, gardening and his family. He is survived by his beloved wife of 53 years, Reba Flewelling Paul; his children, Roger Paul Sr. and his wife, Sandie, of Edinburg, Melanie Paul-Faby of Malta, Susan Fryer and her husband, Joseph, of Rock City Falls, John Paul and his wife, Lynne, of Northville, Cheryl Sweet and her husband, Charlie, of Broadalbin; his sister, Florence (Sissy) Jones of South Glens Falls; a favorite sister-in-law, Virginia (Topsy) White of Hadley; as well as grandchildren, great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by two brothers, Henry and George Paul. Family and friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2005, at Northville Funeral Home, 401 Bridge St., Northville. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 13, 2005, at the funeral home. Burial will be at Robinson Cemetery, Edinburg. Donations may be made to the Edinburg Emergency Squad. Condolences to the family may be made online at www.northvillefuneralservice.com. Published in the Post-Star on 10/11/2005. Walder Jr., Michael A. Hadley -- Michael A. Walder Jr., age 36, of Hadley Hill Road, died unexpectedly, Monday morning, Oct. 10, 2005. at his home. Born on July 21, 1969, in Queens, he was the son of Carmella (Pinto) Walder and the late Michael A. Walder Sr. Michael and his family moved to the area in 1985. He was a graduate of Hadley Luzerne Central School. He married QinQin Tang on July 3, 2004, in Hadley. Michael was employed as a supervisor at Unlimited Potential, Saratoga Springs. He loved spending time with his wife, children and family. He also enjoyed the outdoors, nature, camping, hiking, animals, sports, especially the Buffalo Bills and had a passion for music. Survivors include his wife, QinQin Walder of Hadley; his mother, Carmella Walder of Corinth; one daughter, Brooke Lynn Walder of Cohoes; one son, Michael Walder III of Cohoes; one brother, Christopher Walder, who is currently serving in Iraq and his wife, Theresa, of Kansas; one niece, Victoria Walder and Joseph Walder of Kansas; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 17, 2005, at the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Corinth, with the Rev. Charles Gaffigan, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Corinth. Friends may call Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Brewer Funeral Home, Inc., 24 Church St., Lake Luzerne. Contributions in Michael's memory may be directed to his wife, QinQin Walder, 915 Hadley Hill Road, Hadley, NY 12835. Published in the Post-Star on 10/11/2005. White, Gilbert H. WESTPORT -- Gilbert H. White, 91, of the Neighborhood House in Keene Valley, formerly of 6615 Main St., Westport, died Saturday, Oct. 8, 2005, at Elizabethtown Community Hospital. Born May 5, 1914, in Essex, N.Y., he was the son of Dean and Albena (Progin) White. Gib attended the Big Rock District School and graduated from Elizabethtown High School. He was married to Lena Hathaway for 54 years. Gib worked for over 41 years with the Grand Union Co. and 23 years at Champlain Milling in Westport. He helped establish the Westport Men's Club, the Westport Ski Club, the Memorial Day Ceremonies in Westport. He established the initial house numbering system in Westport and had the distinguished honor of being named the Citizen of the Year for Westport in 1995. He belonged to the Westport Fire Department for 39 years, and was a charter member of the Westport Ambulance Squad. He was a member of Sisco Lodge 259 of the Free & Accepted Masons for 66 years and served as master in 1944, and was District Deputy Grand Master Essex District in 1972, and a member of the Bessboro Chapter 651, and Adirondack Star Chapter 677, Order of the Eastern Star, the Westport Fish and Game Club, and a Baptist Member of the Westport Federated Church for 66 years. Gib enjoyed traveling and camping, playing the drums for dances, drafting homes and carpentry, snowmobiling, hunting and photography. He is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Jean and Gary Dickerson of Lewis; one son and daughter-in-law, Dean and Angela White, of Hudson Falls; a sister, Florence LaMountain of Willsboro, a sister and brother-in-law, Etta (White) and I. Herbert Potter of Elizabethtown, and a sister-in-law, Lunett White of Elizabethtown; four granddaughters and their spouses: Robin and Brad Jaques of Lake Placid, Cynthia and Kevin Lawson of Lewis, Heather White, of South Glens Falls, and Tracey White of Hudson Falls, five great-grandchildren: Olivia Jaques, Nashden Dickerson, Eleshia White, Gavin White, Logan White, and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife, Lena, two brothers, Walter Boardman and Theodore White, and two sisters, Aletha (White) Watson and Grethel (White) Myers. Calling hours will be held Wednesday, Oct. 12, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., with a Masonic service at 8 p.m. at W.M. Marvin's Sons funeral home in Elizabethtown. A funeral service will be held Thursday at 10 a.m. at Westport Federated Church. Burial will follow at Black River Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Westport Fire Department, Westport, NY, 12993, Westport Emergency Squad, Westport NY, 12993, or to the Keene Valley Neighborhood House, P.O. Box 46, Keene Valley, NY 12943. Published in the Post-Star from 10/10/2005 - 10/11/2005. Wojnar, Robert L. "Bob" ADIRONDACK, N.Y. -- Robert L. "Bob" Wojnar, 61, went home to Jesus on Saturday, Oct. 8, 2005, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Schenectady, he was the son of the late Leon and Stefania Wojnar. He was a Schenectady resident for most of his life. Bob was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving eight years and the Army National Guard, serving 17 years. After retiring in 1999 from the New York State Education Department, Bob realized his dream of a cabin in the Adirondacks, where he and his wife spent the summer months. They wintered in Arizona. He was a member of the Sun City Elks No. 2559. Mr. Wojnar was an avid outdoorsman and a talented woodworker. Bob is the beloved husband of 39 years to Deborah E. Wojnar. He is the devoted father of Gregory F. Wojnar of Rotterdam and Nicole D. Wojnar Flanigan of Berlin and her life partner, Mike Anderson. He is the cherished grandfather of Tianna Lee Anderson, who was the light of his life. Also surviving is his cousin, whom he considered his brother, Paul Harasimowicz and his wife, Carol, of Schenectady; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. The family would like to thank Amanda's House for providing a place of respite, the staff of Glens Falls Hospital Oncology Unit and Dr. Orlando Martel and his staff, Tina and Jeanne, for all of the care given to Bob during his illness. Funeral services will be Thursday morning at 8 a.m. at New Comer-Cannon Family Funeral Home, 343 New Karner Road, Colonie (Route 155-south of Central Ave.), then to Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Schenectady, at 9 a.m., where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Calling hours will be Wednesday from 5 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions would be appreciated to Amanda's House, 22 Henry St., Glens Falls, NY 12801 or Community Hospice of Schenectady, 1411 Union St., Schenectady, NY 12308 in memory of Robert L. Wojnar. Published in the Post-Star on 10/11/2005.