Hoosick Falls – On December 20, 2016, Vern Weeden passed away unexpectedly at his home on Quaker Road in Pittstown at the age of 70. [private]He was predeceased by his parents, Lorin and Dorothy (Ketcham) Weeden. He leaves his loving, devoted wife of 43 years, Elaine (Sprague), and two children, Kevin (Darcy Scott), and Paula (Rory Day); and five grandchildren – Hunter, Evan, Megan, Abigail, Emily. 
He is also survived by his brothers Dick Weeden, Charlie Weeden (Sharon), Wes Weeden, Bruce Weeden (Julie), his sister Laura Roberson and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. After graduating from HFCS, he worked on his family farm. He then went into the construction business for a year. In 1966 Uncle Sam called him into service. He went into the US Army for three years. After returning he worked in different factories and then back to construction. In 1976 he began his work at Oak Mitsui in Hoosick Falls until his retirement in January 2015.
Vern’s proudest moments came from the many accomplishments of Kevin and Paula during their high school and college years. He was most proud of the wonderful people they grew up to be. Vern loved coaching Kevin’s teams. He loved being a part of everything his children did and was proud of every moment he spent with them. He enjoyed watching his grandson Hunter (14) and his team win the NYS Class D Football championship and watching his grandson Evan (12) and his team win the Tigers Super Bowl for two years in a row. He was so proud of Megan (9) and her ability to play soccer, basketball, softball, and field hockey; and of Abigail (6) in softball, soccer, gymnastics and dance and Emily (2) in whatever her wonderful future would hold.
His life was his family and every second he showed how special they were to him. He was proud of compiling the historical data for HFCS and Cambridge and presenting special pamphlets to so many athletes that he held so dear in his heart. He was a kind, loving husband, father, grandpa, in-law, uncle, cousin and friend to so many that he loved so much.
Friends and family called at the Immaculate Conception Church on Main Street in Hoosick Falls, NY on Friday, December 23 from 3:30 to 6 pm. A prayer service and reception followed at the church hall. Burial was on Saturday, December 24, at the Immaculate Conception cemetery in Hoosick Falls.[/private]