Hoosick Falls – Camilla Anne Fleming, 86, died Thursday, December 19, 2013, at the Vermont Veterans Home in Bennington, VT. Camilla was the former wife of Bernard Fleming, who passed away in 1990.
Born on December 29, 1926, in Hoosick Falls, NY, Camilla was the daughter of the late William and Anna (Shaughnessy) Dougherty. She was a graduate of the Walter A. Wood High School in Hoosick Falls and Troy Business School. She was a member of the Parent Teacher Association for St. Mary’s Academy and of the Catholic Daughters of America, and she worked with the Cub/Boy Scouts for many years. Camilla was employed at the Wood Flong Corporation, Blue Flame Gas and Oak Industries in Hoosick Falls. She enjoyed her flowers and gardening throughout her life.
Survivors are her two daughters, Diane McMorris and husband Mike of Cambridge, NY, and Marianne Cumbo and husband David of Hoosick Falls, two sons, Donald Fleming and wife Liz of Bervard, NC, and Mark Fleming and wife Jill of Twin Falls, ID. She is also survived by a brother, Donald Dougherty of Irvine, CA, eight grandchildren and one great-grandson. She is pre-deceased by a brother, William Dougherty.
The family would like to thank all the staff at the Vermont Veterans Home for the many years of care they gave to Camilla.
A Mass of Christian Burial was offered on Friday, December 27, at 11 am from the Immaculate Conception Church on Main Street in Hoosick Falls. Burial followed the Mass at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Hoosick Falls. Arrangements are under the care of the Mahar Funeral Home, 43 Main Street in Hoosick Falls, NY, 12090. Memorial contributions can be made to the Town of Hoosick Rescue Squad or The Vermont Veterans Home through the funeral home.