Stephentown – Pauline Virginia Weaver Brazie, 77, died early Sunday morning, March 30, 2014, at the Springside Rehabilitation & Skilled Care Center in Pittsfield, MA. Born in East Nassau, NY, on November 16, 1936, Pauline was the daughter of the late Albert and Grace Williams Weaver.
Obituaries
James John Brazie
Stephentown, NY – James John Brazie, 77, passed away on Saturday, March 22, 2014 at the Berkshire Medical Center in Pittsfield, MA after being stricken at the Springside Nursing Home in Pittsfield. Born in Pittsfield, MA on October 19, 1936, he was the son of the late James Winthrop Brazie and Lillian Ethel Harris Brazie. At the age of 15 he moved from Pittsfield to Stephentown and attended Berlin High School.
Jim was 17 when he began working for W.J. Cowee, Inc. in Berlin on May 29, 1953. He retired as plant manager in May 2001 after 48 years of service to the company.
Jim built his own home in Stephentown and loved deer hunting on his property and being in the woods. He was a practical joker and enjoyed collecting bottles and cans as a hobby.
He is the beloved husband of Pauline Virginia Weaver Brazie whom he married on January 28, 1956, loving father of James Paul Brazie of Louisiana, grandfather of Ashlea (Travis) Frederick, great-grandfather of Elsie and Jamisyn Frederick, brother of Raymond (Carol) Brazie of Harkers Island, NC, Phyllis Bartlett of Richmond, MA, Arlene Losaw of Wallace, NC and the late John William Brazie, and close friend of Andy Adams of Stephentown. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
The funeral service will be Saturday at 12 noon at the Hall & Higgins Funeral Home, 457 NY Route 43 in Stephentown. Interment will follow in Garfield Cemetery, Stephentown. Relatives and friends may call at the funeral home on Saturday prior to the service, from 11 am until 12 noon.
In lieu of flowers, contributions would be appreciated to the Stephentown Volunteer Fire Dept. Rescue Squad, 396 State Route 43, Stephentown, NY 12168.
Condolence book at www.ParkerBrosMemorial.com.
Isabel M. McGuire
Hoosick Falls – Isabel M. McGuire, 48, passed away on Thursday, March 13, 2014, at her residence surrounded by her family. She had resided on Main Street in Hoosick Falls, NY, with her mother, Isabella J. McGuire; she was the daughter of the late Leo McGuire. Isabel was born on October 5, 1965, in Bennington, VT.
Isabel graduated from Hoosick Falls Central School with honors. She earned her Bachelor’s degree from SUNY Potsdam and earned her Master’s in teaching from the University of Albany. She began her teaching career at St. Mary’s Academy in Hoosick Falls, where she worked for eight years. In 1995 she took the high school math position at Hoosick Falls Central School, where she was in her eighteenth year teaching. She was the National Honor Society Advisor, Math Department Head and had previously coached girls basketball. Her impact on students and her love for teaching was incredible. She continued outside the classroom cheering on the sports teams (often with her blue hair), attending each drama production and concert and chaperoning proms and formals. Her encouragement and mentoring will be missed.
For many summers Isabel taught swimming lessons and was a lifeguard at the Town of Hoosick Pool. When “retiring” from the pool, she purchased her getaway spot, “Camp Bella,” on Hedges Lake. There she spent quality time with friends and family. Travel was also a passion, and she could be found on whatever adventure came up – Italy, Spain, France, England, Scotland, Alaska, cruises and much more. The trip just had to be an idea and she was already signed up. She was a communicant of the Immaculate Conception Church.
Isabel is survived by her mother, Isabella, her sister, Karen Sprague and husband Richard, brothers Leo McGuire and wife Karen and Michael McGuire and wife Jan, all of Hoosick Falls. She is also survived by her much loving nephews and nieces, Keith Sprague and wife Jenn, Amy Raco and husband Matt, Kevin Sprague, Lisa McGuire, Brad McGuire and wife Becky, Jared McGuire, Tim McGuire and wife Ashley, Scott McGuire and Craig McGuire, as well as four great-nieces and great-nephews. In addition to her family, Isabel leaves her many friends, especially her “Campers” and her HFCS family of colleagues and students. We will miss her beautiful smile, honest friendship and her crazy sense of fun.
A Mass of Christian Burial was offered on Wednesday, March 19, at 10 am from the Immaculate Conception Church on Main Street in Hoosick Falls. Burial will be private.
Relatives and friends called at the Immaculate Conception Church on Tuesday, March 18, from 3 to 7 pm. Memorial contributions may be made to the Isabel M. McGuire Scholarship Fund or the Karen McGovern Memorial Fund, through the Mahar Funeral Home, 43 Main Street in Hoosick Falls, NY, 12090, who are handling the arrangements.
Kermit Fred Westfall
Nassau – Kermit “Kert” Fred Westfall, 59, of Nassau, NY, died March 3, 2014, of a long illness at Atria Shaker Assisted Living in Albany, NY.
Kermit was born in Hudson, NY, on April 8, 1954, and graduated from Berlin Central School. He was a self-employed water pump specialist. For many years, “Kert” ran Kert’s Water Well Pumps with his brother Keith. He was a man of few words, which were carefully chosen. His dry sense of humor and quick wit will be missed.
Kermit was pre-deceased by his parents, Victor Westfall in 1999 and Ruth (Brayman) Westfall in 1977. He is survived by his brother, Keith Westfall, and sister-in-law, Bev (Mooney) Westfall of Cherry Plain, NY, three nieces, Portia Westfall of Rochester, NY, Peace and husband Christopher Goyette of Brunswick, NY, and Patience Westfall of West Dennis, MA, one great-niece, Hailey Goyette, cousins, Nancy Johnston and John Johnston of Livingston Manor, NY, and longtime friend, Darlene Eagle of Nassau.
A graveside service will be held in the spring at the Grove Cemetery, Quaker Street, Delanson, NY, at the convenience of the family.
Arrangements are under the care of the Hall & Higgins Funeral Home.
To light a memorial candle, to leave a message of condolence for the family or for more information and directions please visit, www.parkerbrosmemorial.com.
Patricia A. Ryan
Grafton – On Friday morning, March 14, 2014, surrounded by her family, Patricia A. (Norton) Ryan passed into eternal rest at Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, FL. She fought the good fight against melanoma cancer, and she would want to continue to encourage everyone to be regularly screened for early detection.
Vivian H. deMercado
Hoosick – Vivian H. deMercado, 90, passed away on Monday, March 17, 2014, at the Southwestern Vermont Medical Center in Bennington, VT. She had resided on Lester Lane in Hoosick, NY.
Born on April 1, 1923, in Albany, NY, Vivian was the daughter of the late George and Birdie (Burdick) Goyer. She was married to Clarence O. White for thirty-four years; he passed away in 1980. She married Ivan deMercado in 1994, he passed away in 1999.
Gloria A. Hunt
Hoosick Falls – Gloria A. Hunt, 75, passed away on Friday, March 14, 2014, at the Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation in Hoosick Falls, NY, with her family by her side. She was the wife of the late Earl Hunt Sr., who died in 1991.
Born on October 20, 1938, in Johnsonville, NY, Gloria was the daughter of the late William and Mary (Hansen) Cox. She formerly worked at the Undergarment and Barclay’s, both in Hoosick Falls, and later at C.B. Sports in Bennington, VT, from where she retired. Gloria enjoyed crafts and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Survivors include her children, Patricia Arnold of Hoosick Falls, Dale Hunt of Troy, NY, Gail Dryden of Ravena, NY, Brenda McGlamory and husband Sid of Crawfordville, FL, Marlene Hunt of Eagle Bridge, NY, Darlene Bradley and husband Mike of Cambridge, NY, Pamela Hunt of Hoosick Falls, Jeffrey Hunt of Cambridge, NY, Earl (Jake) Hunt Jr. and Robert Hunt both of Hoosick Falls, and a stepson, Earl (Butch) Hunt Jr. of Pittstown, NY. Gloria is also survived by a sister, Rose Burns of Clifton Park, NY, 28 grandchildren and 31 great-grandchildren as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She is pre-deceased by two sisters, Evelyn Cox and Sylvia Meier, two brothers, Charles and Frank Cox, and a stepdaughter, Priscilla (Pat) Hunter.
Funeral services are Thursday, March 20, at 5 pm from the First Baptist Church on Main Street in Hoosick Falls. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. Relatives and friends may call at the Church on Thursday from 4 pm until the start of the service. Arrangements are under the care of the Mahar Funeral Home, 43 Main Street in Hoosick Falls, NY, 12090. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association of America through the funeral home.
Robert F. Willbrant
Petersburgh – Robert F. Willbrant, 92, of Willbrant Road, Petersburgh, NY, died on March 10, 2014, at the Southwestern Vermont Medical Center in Bennington, VT.
Lois Wolcott Germain
New Lebanon – Lois Wolcott Germain, 85, of Nolan Road, Ballston Lake, NY, died on Tuesday, March 11, 2014, at the Ellis Hospital in Schenectady, NY. She was born on September 15, 1928, in Florida and was the daughter of the late Gerald and Vera Wolcott. Mrs. Germain was a graduate of New Lebanon High School and later attended nursing school. She had lived in Ballston Lake since 1949 and worked as a librarian’s aide at the Stevens Elementary School for many years. She was full of joy and had a zest for life. She loved her flower gardens, and she was an avid reader. Every winter she looked forward to spending happy times with her husband, family and extended family in Bonita Springs, FL. Lois deeply loved her family and friends and she will be dearly missed.
Lois was the beloved wife of Malcolm R. Germain, whom she married on June 26, 1949, the loving mother of Bruce R. and wife Cheryl Germain of Ithaca, NY, Barry W. and wife Charlotte “Sharky” Germain of Greenville, SC, David R. Germain of Scotia, NY, and Steven W. and wife Barbara Germain of Greenville, the caring sister of Leroy and wife Lil Wolcott of New Lebanon, NY, and the late Helen and husband William Dennette, and the adoring grandmother of Shanna, Josh, Chelsea, Taylor, Beth and Nate. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
The funeral will be held on Saturday, March 15, at 3 pm from the Townley & Wheeler Funeral Home, 21 Midline Road, Ballston Lake. Lois’ nephew, Rev. Alan Wolcott, will officiate.
Relatives and friends are invited and may call on Saturday from 1 to 3 pm prior to the service at the funeral home. The interment of her cremains will take place next week in Memory Gardens Cemetery, Colonie, NY.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK, 73123-1718 or to the American Diabetes Association, 2 Pine West Plaza, Albany, NY, 12205.
The family encourages you to view and leave messages on Mrs. Germain’s Book of Memories at www.TownleyWheelerFH.com.
Lambert F. Cassidy, Jr.
Schodack/Stephentown – Lambert F. Cassidy, Jr., 73, of Schodack, NY, died Saturday, March 8, 2014, at his home after a long illness. Bert was born and raised in Albany, NY, and had worked in the parts department at Crailo Ford and Orange Motors. He retired in 2005 from the NYS Department of Transportation.