SARATOGA SPRINGS — George G. Wimet, 75, passed the morning of June 27, 2023. Memorial donations to Hop on Home Rabbit Sanctuary, Hoponhome.org. Calling hours are 12-2 p.m. on Saturday, July 8, 2023 at Burke Funeral Home, funeral home service 2 p.m. followed by burial in Greenridge Cemetery. Please visit www.burkefuneralhome.com.
HOMESTEAD, FL — Gregory James Endres, 65, passed peacefully at home on June 28 surrounded by family. Raised in Clifton Park, he graduated from Shenendehowa High School, class of 1976. A memorial gathering is being planned for the Fall. Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.
ALBANY — Gaston “Gus” Gagné of Albany, NY, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and great-great grandfather passed away on June 21, 2023, at the age of 95. He was born on August 2, 1927, in Brockville, Ontario, Canada, to John and Emma Gagné. Gus was preceded in death by his parents, eight brothers, son-in-law Ken Shaver, and daughter-in-law Diana Gagné.
At the age of 20, Gus married Doreen Davis on December 26, 1947, in Brockville, Ontario, Canada. They had three children and later moved to Albany, NY, in 1957, where Gus worked as a printer for the Albany Times Union. In 1961, they moved to East Greenbush where they had three more children.
Gus was a loving husband and father who adored his family. He is survived by his wife of 75 years Doreen; his sister Theresa Millette; six children: Larry Gagné, Eileen Rude (Dave), Teresa Wessels (Jim), Marion Morris (Mike), Joseph Gagné (Kim), and John Gagné (Monica). Gus and Doreen were blessed with 13 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren.
In 1970, Gus lost his eyesight completely and had to resign from the Albany Times Union. He helped his wife Doreen work for the Northeastern Association for the Blind at Albany, housing blind students in their home for almost 10 years. Despite his blindness, Gus remained active and enjoyed bowling. He was the President of the American Blind Bowlers Association for many years until he took up golfing. Gus became the President of the Capital District Blind Golfers Association and served in that role for over 20 years. In 2004 he played in his last golf tournament, in Florida, placing first.
Gus golfed with many celebrities, including Dean Martin, Dinah Shore, Flip Wilson, and Glen Campbell. He was also good friends with professional golfer Ken Venturi. In 1987, Gus was invited to play in a golf tournament in Scotland, playing with several Scottish dignitaries.
Gus was a member of the Church of Christ in Glens Falls. He loved his Lord and Savior; he’s now enjoying eternity with Jesus and His Heavenly Father!
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Northeastern Association for the Blind at Albany. Gus will be deeply missed by his family and friends, but his memory will live on forever.
“But, as it is written, ‘What no eye has seen, nor ear heard, nor the heart of man imagined, what God has prepared for those who love Him.’ “ 1 Corinthians 2:9
WESTFIELD, MA — Barbara R. Babson passed away June 20, 2023. Calling hours will be from 10 a.m.–12 p.m. on Friday, August 25, 2023 at Compassionate Funeral Care, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. A private graveside service will be held in Oakwood Cemetery, Troy, NY. Condolences may be shared at compassionatefuneralcare.com
BALLSTON SPA — Edward R. Knapp died June 26. A service will be 6 p.m. Sunday, July 2, at Compassionate Funeral Care. Calling hours will be 4 to 6 p.m. prior to the service. Interment will be held 11:30 a.m. Monday, July 3 at Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery. Condolences may be shared at compassionatefuneralcare.com
CLIFTON PARK — Albert Thomas Green Jr. of Clifton Park died on June 27, 2023 with his family by his side. His family will gather for a small service on Friday, June 30 in Saratoga Springs. Condolences may be shared at www.compassionatefuneralcare.com
QUEENSBURY — Robert S. Brooks of Evergreen Ln passed away Saturday, June 24, 2023. He was 77. Thank you to Dr. Hoy and staff at Hudson Headwaters and Dialysis Clinic, Inc. No calling hours. Graveside service is 10 a.m. Friday, June 30, 2023 at Maplewood Cemetery. burkefuneralhome.com
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Robert J. Miller, age 80, peacefully passed away on Friday, June 23, 2023 at his home in Saratoga Springs with his family by his side. A mass service was held on Tuesday, June 27, 2023 at St. Mary’s Church, 167 Milton Ave, Ballston Spa, NY. A graveside service was held at St. Peter’s Cemetery, 150 West Ave, Saratoga Springs followed by the mass service. In lieu of flowers the family highly recommends donations in memory of Robert to be made to Saratoga Community Hospice, 179 Lawrence St., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.
MECHANICVILLE — Joan Ann Ford Carola passed 6/26/2023. Calling hours Friday, June 30 11 – 1, Mass 1 p.m. on 6/30/23, All Saints on the Hudson South Church (St. Paul’s), Mechanicville. Burial in St. Paul’s Cemetery. Donations: Mechanicville Area Community Services Center-Food Pantry or the All Saints on the Hudson Parish-Youth Ministry. Visit burkefuneralhome.com
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Amanda May (Eggleston) Barnes of Hadley, NY passed away Thursday, June 22, 2023 surrounded by her family at Saratoga Hospital. She was 56 years young. Calling hours were 6/28/2023 at Burke Funeral Home. Burial is private. Memorial donations to The Community Hospice of Saratoga. Visit burkefuneralhome.com
