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Hoosick Falls – Stanley W. Eames Jr., 81, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 10, 2014, surrounded by his family, listening to polka music, at St. Peter’s Hospice in Albany, NY. He had resided on Dale Street in Hoosick Falls, NY.

Born on January 19, 1933, in Worcester, MA, Stanley was the son of the late Stanley W. and Marian (Bethune) Eames Sr. He graduated from the University of Hartford with a Bachelor’s Degree. Stanley was a veteran of the United States Navy serving during the Korean Conflict. He was employed at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center in Bennington, VT, as an electrician, until retiring. In his younger years Stanley enjoyed camping, hunting and fishing. He was a member of the Pownal Legion Post # 90 in Pownal, VT, and a volunteer fireman with the Stamford (VT) Fire Department. Stanley enjoyed spending time with family and playing poker. He was very good at fixing things and tinkering in his garage.

Survivors include his daughters, Jane and husband Tim Johnson of Tucson, AZ, Susan Eames-Rossi and husband Ed of Agawam, MA, his sons, John and wife Lori Eames of East Windsor, CT, Jeffrey Eames of Bennington and Dr. Andrew Eames and wife Noreen of Bolton, VT, his former wife, Lisa Eames-Buchanan, to whom he remained close, his sister, Glenna Smith of Framingham, MA, his six grandchildren and his four great-grandchildren.

Funeral services are Friday, November 14, at 12 noon from the North Pownal Congregational Church. Burial will follow the service at Oak Hill Cemetery in Pownal. Relatives and friends may call at the Church on Friday from 11 am until the start of the service. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the North Pownal Congregational Church through the Mahar Funeral Home, 43 Main Street, Hoosick Falls, NY, 12090.

Hoosick Falls – Dawn E. “Dawnie” Gilbert, 71, passed away on Sunday, November 9, 2014, at the Samaritan Hospital in Troy, NY. She had resided on River Road in Hoosick Falls, NY, with her husband Donald Gilbert.

Born on August 25, 1943, in Troy, Dawn was the daughter of the late Edward and Violet (Dundas) Baker. She received her Associate’s Degree from Cazenovia College. Dawn operated an Early Childcare Business from her home for many years and provided many children their educational start. Dawn was a lifetime member of the West Hoosick Baptist Church and attended the Hoosick Baptist Church. She was a very active member of the West Hoosick Baptist Church, where she taught Sunday School, was a member of the choir and held many other positions at the Church. She was also a member of the Red Hat Society.

Survivors, other than her husband Don, include their children, Tracey and husband Dave Wheatley of Watervliet, NY, and Erik and wife Kristen Gilbert of Albany, NY, her brother, Donald and wife Paula Baker of Hoosick Falls, and two grandchildren, Ben Wheatley and Sammi Gildea.

Funeral services were Thursday, November 13, at 12 noon from the Hoosick Baptist Church on South Street in Hoosick, NY. Burial followed the service at the West Hoosick Cemetery in West Hoosick, NY. Relatives and friends called at the Church on Thursday from 9 am until the start of the service.

Dawn’s family would like to thank Dr. James Carroll, Dr. Les Goldstein, Dr. Andrew Coates, Dr. Ronald Mensh, the staff at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center, the staff at the Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation, niece Lisa Begin and sister-in-law Paula Baker for all the love and caring they gave to Dawn.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Kidney Foundation through the Mahar Funeral Home, 43 Main Street, Hoosick Falls, NY, 12090.

Hoosick Falls – Harriet I. “Breezy” Miclette, 85, passed away on Friday, November 7, 2014, at the Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation at Hoosick Falls. She was the wife of the late Louis Miclette, who died several years ago.

Born on June 6, 1929, in Walloomsac, NY, Harriet was the daughter of the late Arthur and Elizabeth (Fitzpatrick) Harrington. She was educated at St. Mary’s Academy in Hoosick Falls, NY. In her earlier years Harriet was employed at the Hoosick Dress Shop in Hoosick Falls. She enjoyed cooking and talking on the CB radio, where she was known as “Breezy.”

Survivors include her children, Louis Jr., Arthur, Donald and John Miclette and Colleen Miclette and James Miclette, five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She is pre-deceased by two sisters, Mary Flynn and Catherine Wilson, and three brothers, Arthur, James and William Harrington.

A Mass of Christian Burial was offered on Wednesday, November 12, at 10 am from the Immaculate Conception Church on Main Street in Hoosick Falls. Burial followed the Mass at St. John’s Cemetery in Schaghticoke, NY.

Relatives and friends called at the Mahar Funeral Home, 43 Main Street, Hoosick Falls, NY, 12090, on Tuesday evening from 6:30 to 7:30 pm. Memorial contributions may be made to the Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation through the funeral home.

Hoosick Falls – Henry W. “Hank” Hurley, 72, passed away on Friday, November 7, 2014, at the Southwestern Vermont Medical Center in Bennington, VT. He had resided on Willow Street in Hoosick Falls, NY, with his companion of fifteen years, Deborah Mulready.

Born July 9, 1942, in Bennington, Hank was the son of the late Clarence and Laura (Woodard) Hurley. Hank was a self-employed carpenter throughout his life, taking great pride in his work. He was an avid NASCAR fan and owned a car that raced at Lebanon Valley Speedway. Hank was a member the Moose Lodge in Bennington and the St. Stanislaw Society in Hoosick Falls.

Survivors, other than his companion Deborah, include his children, Sherry Fitzpatrick of Spring Hill, FL, Virginia Hurley, Ronald Hurley of North Adams, MA, Donald Hurley of North Hampton, NY, and Todd Hurley of Sunderland, VT, his brothers, Robert Hurley of Eagle Bridge, NY, and Ralph Hurley of Pownal, VT, and his uncle, John Woodard of Easton, NY. He is also survived by five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Hank is pre-deceased by a sister, Edna, and three brothers, Clarence, Wallace and James.

Funeral services are Friday, November 14, at 7 pm from the Mahar Funeral Home, 43 Main Street in Hoosick Falls, NY, 12090. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. Relatives and friends may call at the funeral home on Friday from 5 pm until the start of the service. Memorial contributions may be made to the Karen McGovern Memorial Fund through the funeral home.