Hoosick Falls – Corina L. (Jones) Bakaitis, 84, passed away Thursday, December 29, 2022, at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center after a brief illness. Corina was the daughter of William W. and Ella M. (Bickford) Jones. She was born September 28, 1938, the youngest of 8 children. Corina grew up on a small dairy farm in North Petersburgh, NY. She attended Hoosick Falls High School where she met her future husband, William Bakaitis. They were married on July 3, 1955.
In addition to her husband, Corina is survived by 4 children: Veronica Royall of Brighton, CO; Corinne of Hoosick Falls; William B (Anne) of Hoosick Falls; Carole (Scott) of Troy; 11 grandchildren, and 16 great grandchildren. She is also survived by her brother Alan Jones of Prague, OK.
Corina was predeceased by a daughter, Annette Marie and a granddaughter, Brooke Bakaitis. She was also predeceased by her parents, brothers Harold, Art, William, and Forrest, and sisters Rachel (Bartlett) and Joyce (Appel).
No calling hours per the family’s request. Private funeral services have been planned.
Arrangements have been made through Mahar Funeral Home, 43 Main Street in Hoosick Falls, NY. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made through the funeral home to the Town of Hoosick Rescue Squad or Second Chance Animal Shelter.