BALLSTON SPA — Jesse Ray Holmes, 66, passed quickly on July 6, 2020, in Ballston Spa. Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 17, 2020 at Tunison Funeral Home, 105 Lake Avenue, Saratoga Springs. Calling hours are from 3- 4 p.m. with a service promptly at 4 p.m. Online condolences may be made at www.tunisonfuneralhome.com
SARATOGA SPRINGS — George Downing passed away Saturday, June 20, 2020 at Saratoga Hospital after a battle with cancer. George leaves behind the love of his life, his daughter Sara Downing. He was a devoted and loving father. He was born March 30, 1957. He is the son of the late George and Mildred Downing of Saratoga Springs. He has 3 sisters: Linda Norris of Redding, CA; Colleen Downing of Saratoga Springs and Sherri Cerny of Galway.
He lived most of his life in the Saratoga Springs area. George worked at local nursing homes as a certified nursing assistant for many years. He loved working with the residents. He attended Saratoga Springs High School and loved sports. He played football for Saratoga High School and for the local semi-pro team the Green Jackets.
George will be remembered most of all for his loving devotion to his daughter Sara and his kindness to others. He will be missed by all who knew him.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Stephen Robert Toussaint, Jr., passed away suddenly on Saturday, July 4th, 2020. Born in Saratoga Springs, NY on June 2nd, 1971, he is the son of Stephen R. Toussaint Sr. and the late Suzanne Bolster Toussaint.
Stephen attended Saratoga Springs High School with the graduate class of 1989. He went on to obtain his class A license in truck driving and spent many years as a professional painter.
In 1986 Stephen met the mother of his children, Christine Sokol. They eventually brought into the world two beautiful daughters, Mikayla Anne Toussaint and Rachael Arianna Eleanor Toussaint. Stephens’s daughters were his pride and joy. He loved to bring them camping, teach them wiffle ball in the backyard, and go on long family walks in the Saratoga Springs State Park. One of his favorite things to do with his girls was take them down to “the stream” at his childhood home on Daniels road.
Being a lifelong Oakland Raiders fan, he was excited for their new journey as the Las Vegas Raiders. Stephen was always the life of the party. His presence lit up any room he walked in to. He was the ultimate storyteller and made you laugh until you cried. His stories will be missed by many.
Stephen is survived by the mother of his children; Christine Sokol, their two daughters; Mikayla and Rachael Toussaint, his father; Stephen R. Toussaint Sr., his two brothers; William and Neil Toussaint, his six sisters; Renee Toussaint, Marci Robinson, Collette Toussaint, Allisse Toussaint, Brigitte Toussaint, Suzanne Toussaint-Greenwood, many nieces and nephews, and several aunts and uncles. He is predeceased by his mother; Suzanne Bolster Toussaint and his sister; Ginelle Toussaint.
Services will be private at the convenience of the family. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Embassy Suites, 86 Congress St. Saratoga Springs, please stop by and share memories anytime between 12pm-2pm on Wednesday, July 15th, 2020.
Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Dominick (Nick) Verro, 57, passed away on Wednesday, July 1, 2020. Calling hours were held Thursday, July 9 at Burke’s Funeral Home in Saratoga Springs. A private funeral service will be held for immediate family. Burial will be in St. Peter’s Cemetery in Saratoga Springs. Please visit www.burkefuneralhome.com
OLD FORGE — Carol Dillingham Rivet, 78, died peacefully on June 27. Carol did not want a memorial service. There will be a gathering at McCauley Mountain in late July. Memorial donations may be made to Herkimer County Hospice or View in Old Forge. Please visit www.burkefuneralhome.com.
PORTER CORNERS — Laurie Ann (Tyler) Lloyd, 66, passed July 2, 2020. Calling hours are Friday, July 10 from 3-6 p.m. at Burke Funeral Home. Maximum attendance of 30 people in facility at a time. Masks/face coverings must be worn. Services are private. Memorial donations to Greenfield Fire District #2/Community Hospice of Saratoga. Please visit www.burkefuneralhome.com.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Albert Kenneth Monroe, 76, passed away surrounded by his family on the morning of July 4, 2020. He was born November 4, 1943 in Salem, NJ. Services were July 9, 2020 at Burke Funeral Home followed by burial in Maplewood Cemetery. Please visit made at www.burkefuneralhome.com
SIMPSONVILLE, SC — Jarvis E. Rowland, Sr., 101, passed away June 19, 2020. He was born February 21, 1919. Memorial Contributions to the Masons, Franklin Lodge #22, PO Box 290, Ballston Spa. Funeral services and burial with military honors will be private at the convenience of the family. Please visit www.burkefuneralhome.com.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Joseph Ernest Poitras, died June 2, 2020. Visitation was held June 9 at Compassionate Funeral Care followed by a service. Interment was held at Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, 200 Duell Road, Schuylerville. For online condolences visit www.compassionatefuneralcare.com
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Paul P. Orofino, age 92, of Saratoga Springs passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2020 at his home. At Paul’s request there were no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, a contribution can be made to a charity of one’s choice. For online condolences, please visit www.compassionatefuneralcare.com
