Marilyn Kane-Parker

BALLSTON SPA — Marilyn Kane-Parker of Ballston Spa passed away Friday, December 23, 2016 at Saratoga Hospital. She was 61. Born February 20, 1955, in Glens Falls, she was the daughter of Dr. Barry and Carol Kane. She was a graduate of Smithtown High School, where she was editor of the yearbook. She completed her undergraduate studies at SUNY Stony Brook and SUNY Potsdam, where she was a member of Alpha Kappa Phi (AGO). Marilyn went on to study at The University of California San Diego for her masters. For the past 20 plus years, she has been teaching in New York State. She was the beloved art teacher at Saratoga Independent School (SIS) for many years, up until fall of 2016. Marilyn is survived by her parents, Dr. Barry and Carol Kane of Fort Mill, SC; her daughter, Adrienne Parker of Saratoga Springs; her son, Ian Parker of Ballston Spa; her brothers, Steven Kane of Queens and Christopher Kane of Fort Mill, SC; her sister, Catherine Lee of Thompson, PA, along with nieces, nephews and many close family friends. Calling hours were held on Friday, December 30, 2016 followed by a memorial service both held at the Round Lake United Methodist Church in Round Lake. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to The Saratoga Arts Center, 320 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 in Marilyn’s name.