CORINTH — Dale Richard Palmateer died unexpectedly on Saturday, July 1, 2023. A service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, July 10, 2023 at Compassionate Funeral Care. Calling hours will be from 1 to 2 p.m. prior to the services at the funeral home. Condolences may be shared at compassionatefuneralcare.com
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Nicole Bond died June 28, 2023 at Wesley Health Care Center. A private graveside service was held at Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery on July 5. Condolences may be shared at compassionatefuneralcare.com
NORTH CREEK — Toby J. Collier, age 47 passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 27, 2023. A service was held Monday, July 3 at Compassionate Funeral Care. Calling hours were held prior to the service. Condolences may be shared at compassionatefuneralcare.com
QUEENSBURY — Stephen Wray Rowe, age 64, of Cardinal Court in Queensbury, passed away peacefully on June 23, 2023. At the deceased’s request and wishes, there will be no funeral service or calling hours. Condolences may be shared at compassionatefuneralcare.com
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
