Sally Hunt Quinn

MALTA — Sally Hunt Quinn, 86, of Malta, NY, passed away peacefully on January 26, 2024. 

Born in Albany, NY, Sally was the daughter of the late Peg Ackroyd and H. Dunham Hunt, MD, a cardiologist at Saratoga Hospital. Sally attended Maplebrook School in Amenia, NY and Saratoga Springs High School.

Sally and Robert L. Quinn were married at St. Peter’s Church in Saratoga Springs on Sept. 12, 1964. She was a devoted wife for 56 years until Robert’s death on Jan. 17, 2021.

Sally is survived by her sister, Margaret (Wicky) Hunt Seck; sisters-in-law, Norma McNamara Quinn and Ann Pemrick Quinn; brother-in-law, Leo J. Quinn and her many nieces and nephews to whom she was devoted. She is predeceased by her sister, Susan Hunt Raasch, who passed in 2015 and brothers-in-law, Francis J. Quinn and Malcolm E. Quinn. Sally was an accomplished gardener, weaver, and knitter—sharing the results of her many hobbies with family and friends.

For about 50 years, Sally and Robert were Saratoga Performing Arts Center season ticket holders, rarely missing performances of the New York City Ballet or Philadelphia Orchestra.

Sally attended the Malta Ridge United Methodist Church.

Calling hours were January 31, 2024, at The Malta Ridge United Methodist Church, 729 Malta Ave, Ballston Spa, NY 12020, followed directly by a funeral home service. Burial took place at St. Peter’s Cemetery, West Ave, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.  

The family would like to thank the staff of the Home of the Good Shepherd in Malta, NY where Sally resided since 2015.

In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made to the Malta Ridge United Methodist Church, 729 Malta Ave., Ballston Spa, NY 12020.

Online remembrances may be made at burkefuneralhome.com