Coons, Joan E.
MECHANICVILLE — Joan E. Coons, 88 of Vosburgh Rd., died peacefully, December 23, 2020, at Wesley Health Care Center after an extended illness.
Born in Jay, N.Y. on February 10, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Erwin and Florence Murcray Torrance.
Joan was a L.P.N. for Plattsburgh and Saratoga Hospitals, having received her nursing education at the Physicians Hospital in Plattsburgh. She also provided home care to many patients throughout her career.
Joan was a skilled knitter, sharing her home crafted items with many family and friends. She was very proud of the effort and hard work that she put into her yearly Rose beds. An avid camper, she was a member of the Weekenders Trailer Club. She was also a longtime member of Mechanicville United Methodist Church.
Sadly, she was predeceased by her husband of nearly 40 years, Robert J. Coons, who died in 2015; sons, Robert Burke and Robert Coons Jr.; and her sister Ruth Rafferty.
Survivors include her children, Elizabeth (Art) Degraw of Gansevoort, Ronald (Lilibeth) Burke of New City, N.Y., Michael (Sheryl) Burke of So. Carolina and Edward (Carol) Burke of Rexford, Debra (Richard) Tremblay of Clifton Park, Nancy (David) Valcik of Rexford, and Scott (Julie) Coons of Clifton Park; daughter-in-law Calista Coons; 21 grand and 11 great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends.
Private service and burial in Hudson View Cemetery will be held at the convenience of the family. A memorial service at a later date will be announced.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Mechanicville United Methodist Church, 7 No. Main St., Community Hospice of Saratoga, 310 S Manning Blvd, Albany, NY 12208 or the Halfmoon Senior Citizens in memory of Joan E. Coons.
During this difficult time, friends and family are encouraged to visit www. devito-salvadorefh.com to leave condolences, and share photos and special memories they have of Joan.
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companion, Lucky. Her grandchildren were the light of her life.
In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Stanton "Sonny" Frisbee.
She is survived by her children, Reginald (Cindy Lovely) Harnish, Russell (Dawn) Harnish, Lori (Jared Smith) Frisbee, Douglas Frisbee, Deborah (William) Harrington, Kevin (Cory) Frisbee, Linda Frisbee, Patricia "Trish" (Will) Watkins, Sandra Loomer; and her sister Sherry (Ed) Quinn. She is also survived by 16 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
The family would like to extend their deepest gratitude to Community Hospice for their compassion and care given to Sandra.
Relatives and friends may call on Wednesday, December 30, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 181 Troy Schenectady Road, Watervliet. A celebration of Sandra’s life will be held at 12 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will follow in Memory Gardens. The family will provide a virtual option for the service for those who may not be able to attend in person. Gathering size, within our chapels will be based on the most current N.Y.S. occupancy requirements. Masks are required, and social distancing is to be observed inside and outside of our chapels.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you consider a donation to the Community Hospice Foundation, 310 S. Manning Boulevard, Albany, NY 12208 in Sandra’s memory.
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Brianna Ashley Reed; sister of Arthur Reed, Marion Kleitgen, Barbara Austin, Sue Delgado, Cindy Barnes, and the late John Reed, Ruth Garno, Elizabeth Allen and Artie Mae Vanbogart. Due to current COVID-19 restrictions, memorial services will be held when it is safe to gather together.
In lieu of flowers, donations to Mohawk Hudson Humane Society, 3 Oakland Ave., Menands, NY 12204 would be appreciated. Online condolences may be offered at www. danielkeenanfuneralhome. com.
Pottstown, Pa., as well as several beloved nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be private. Frank will be laid to rest with his beloved wife Helen in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Troy.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in memory of Frank to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Online remembrances may be made at www. armerfuneralhome.com