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Ann E. Cornell

GREENFIELD CENTER —It is with a sad heart that we announce the passing of Ann E. Cornell, 91, loving mother, sister, granny, great granny, aunt, and friend after a long illness that she courageously battled. 

She was born in Ballston Spa, New York on September 1, 1933, to Henry and Mabel Robinson. She was a 1950 graduate of Saratoga Springs High School. Ann was a nurse’s aide at Saratoga Hospital and the St. John Neuman Residence. She served as the Town of Greenfield Tax Collector for 25 years.

Ann bowled in a Monday morning league for many years and was a member and past president of Greenfield Seniors. She enjoyed traveling to visit her family and friends. She was proud of her family and was the 6th generation to live in the family homestead on South Greenfield Road.

She was predeceased by her parents Henry and Mabel Robinson, husband Donald Cornell, sons Don and Duane, and brother Gary Robinson. Ann is survived by her sister Jane Huffer (Ken), children Donna Wescoat (Tom), Kevin Cornell (Cindy), Karen Cornell, Keith Cornell (Kathleen), and Steven Cornell (Jeanenne), daughter-in-law Marge Cornell, 13 grandchildren, 11 great- grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to call on Saturday, November 23 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Armer Funeral Home, Inc., 39 East High Street, Ballston Spa. A service will be held at 12 p.m. Burial will follow in the Factory Village Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in memory of Ann may be made to Community Hospice of Saratoga, 179 Lawrence Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 or the Duane Cornell Scholarship Fund at the Adirondack Trust Co.

Online remembrances may be made at www.armerfuneralhome.com