Gwendolyn Elizabeth Prudhomme

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Gwendolyn Elizabeth Prudhomme of Saratoga Springs passed away on Thursday, July 14, 2016 in her home at age 73, with her family by her side. Gwen fought a courageous battle against MDS Gwen was born to parents Vaughan and Sarah Jones of Derry, NH on February 5, 1943. Gwen shared her parents with her older brother Bob (Carol) Jones, who she idolized. Gwen attended Pinkerton Academy and then went to Maine Medical where she received a degree as an X-Ray Technician. Gwen married Arnie Prudhomme in 1964 and the couple had two daughters, Melissa (John Oliver) Prudhomme and Darcy (Peter) Jones. She was a teaching assistant and ran the computer lab for many years at Milton Terrace in Ballston Spa alongside her very special friend, Nancy Church, before retiring in 2001. Upon her retirement Gwen continued to stay active in her community by spreading her love of gardening at the Saratoga Auto Museum and Brookhaven Golf Club. Gwen’s greatest love and dedication was to her three wonderful grandchildren; Jay, Griffin, and Bryson who she loved dearly. In addition to many family members, Gwen leaves behind dear friends from Florida to New York who all shared in her love of gardening and golf. The family would like to thank the medical staff at Saratoga Oncology with special thanks to Dr. DelMonte, the men and women in the lab and at the front desk who always made Gwen feel special. Gwen spent many hours receiving blood transfusions at Saratoga Hospital and became extremely close with her favorite nurse, Georgie. Family and friends are invited to attend a celebration of Gwen’s life on Friday, July 22, 2016 at 10 a.m. at the Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church, 175 Fifth Avenue in Saratoga Springs. The family has requested that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to The Jimmy Fund at Dana Farber in Boston, MA (Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284-9168). Online remembrances may be made at burkefuneralhome.com.