All Obituaries

Cambridge-Frances (Fran) D. Matthews Nelson, 88, passed away peacefully Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at Wesley Health Care Center in Saratoga Springs after a long illness.  Born February 1, 1933 in Bellrose, Long Island, NY, she was the daughter of the late John T. and Ada (Palmero) Matthews, Sr. She was pre-deceased by her loving and caring husband of 54 years, John L. Nelson, two siblings, John T. Matthews, Jr. and Mildred Slenzak as well as a daughter, Wendy (Nelson)...

Cambridge-Geraldine K. “Gerrie” Burch, 100, of Cambridge passed away Monday, July 19, 2021 at Saratoga Hospital. Born September 17, 1920 in Troy, she was the daughter of the late Truman and Blanche (Badger) Kirk. Gerrie graduated from Hoosick Falls High School and also graduated from the Albany School of Practical Nursing.  She worked at the Mary McClellan Hospital in Cambridge and then 27 years for King Bakery in Cambridge until she retired. She was a 50 plus year member...

Albany/Salem-Robert H. Montgomery, 64, of Albany and previously of Salem, passed away Monday, July 19, 2021 at Albany Medical Center following a short illness. Born October 25, 1956 in Cambridge, he was the son of the late Howard and Martha (Bentley) Montgomery.  Robert graduated as class valedictorian from Salem Washington Academy in 1974 and also graduated from SUNY Oneonta with a Bachelor of Science Degree in 1979. Robert worked for the NYS Taxation & Finance and was also a...

Cambridge-Sharon Warren “Sonny” Harrington, Jr., 79, of Cambridge, passed away Saturday, July 17, 2021 at Saratoga Hospital. Born in Bennington, VT February 3, 1942 the son of the late Shank and Charlotte (Weber) Harrington. Sonny graduated from Cambridge Central School and went to work for Stanley Tools in Shaftsbury, VT in various positions retiring after 36 years.  He then worked for Stewart’s Shops for a few years and then worked at Fisher Elementary School in...

Hudson Falls-Francis Pemrick, Jr. passed away peacefully Thursday, July 15, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. Francis was born April 7, 1935, the son of Francis Pemrick, Sr. and Reta Pemrick (Donahue) in Cambridge, NY. He graduated from Cambridge High School in 1952, and married the love of his life, Marilyn, October 1st, 1955. Stationed in France and Germany, Francis served in the United States Army from 1955 to 1957. Following his military service, he began his career as a mail carrier...

Cambridge-Charles R. “Blackie” Alexander Sr., 90, formerly of Cambridge, passed away Saturday, July 10, 2021 at the Bennington Health and Rehabilitation. Born in Salem on August 5, 1930, he was the son of the late Louis and Cora (West) Alexander.  He attended the Shushan School and also Salem Washington Academy.  He worked for the Town of White Creek Highway Department and Sealtest Creamery in Cambridge.  Chuck then went to work for the Washington County Highway...

Eagle Bridge, NY-Clare C. Sheldon was released from this mortal coil on July 9th, 2021. He had the privilege of passing from life under a roof of his own construction in Eagle Bridge, NY and to have had a place in the heart of his surviving son, Jeffrey, who shall hold priceless the basic education and experiences his father provided him. He will be remembered by his habit of reading and affection for classic rock of the 60’s and 70’s. A memorial service will be held at Hubbard...

Shushan-Grace Mary Barrett “Honey”, 82, of Shushan, passed away Thursday, July 8, 2021 at the Southwestern Vermont Medical Center in Bennington. Born August 27, 1938 in Salem, she was the daughter of the late Carlton and Dorothy (Hill) Moffitt.  Grace graduated from Salem Washington Academy as Valedictorian of her class.   Grace worked for over 30 years at Mack Molding in Arlington, VT until she retired.  Grace truly cherished time with her children,...

Cambridge, NY– Alfred James Niles, 84, of Cambridge, passed away peacefully Wednesday, July 7, 2021 with his sons James and Joseph by his side at the Berkshire Medical Center in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. Born January 7, 1937, he was the son of the late Edward and Oceanna (Thurber) Niles. After receiving an education in Cambridge, he served in the Army for two years from 1960-1962, where he served in Germany. After being discharged from the Army, he served in the National Guard and...

Cambridge-It is with deep sadness that the family of William Spencer (Spence) Van Deusen announces his peaceful passing, with family at his side, at his Cambridge residence on Tuesday, June 29, 2021. Spence was born in Glens Falls, NY to parents Fred and Frances Van Deusen in 1940 and he was the middle son of their three children. Spence resided in Hudson Falls before moving to Schuylerville at the age of 12. While attending school in Schuylerville, he played football, ran track and was a...