Hoosick Falls – Esther Lorraine Andrew, 88, of Hoosick Falls, NY, passed away Thursday, August 8, 2013, at the Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation at Hoosick Falls in the company of her family. She had resided on the River Road with her husband of 67 years, Ralph E. Andrew.
Esther was born on September 22, 1924, in Bennington, VT, the daughter of the late Leslie and Esther (Keeler) Fleming. Esther enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren as well as her trips to the Racino and her many years of league bowling.
Survivors, other than her husband Ralph, include their two daughters, Donna Adler and husband Rick of Hoosick Falls and Tina Berish and husband Stephen of Petersburgh, NY, their three sons, Chip Andrew and wife Jane of Hoosick Falls, Keith Andrew and wife Kim of Wilton, NY, and Andy Andrew and wife Alice of Tampa, FL, her sister, Barbara Pierce and husband Frank of Hoosick, NY, and her brother, Ken Fleming and wife Ann of Hoosick Falls. Esther is also survived by 12 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. She is pre-deceased by three sisters, Virginia Bartholdi, Betty Hynick and Mary Sears, as well as her brother, Leslie (Timer) Fleming.
Relatives and friends called at the Mahar Funeral Home, 43 Main Street, Hoosick Falls, NY, 12090, on Monday, August 12, from 4 to 7 pm. The funeral service was held from All Saints Episcopal Church in Hoosick on Tuesday, August 13, at 10 am. Memorial contributions may be made to the Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation Activities Fund through the funeral home.
