Clancy, Helena M.

TROY — Helena M. Clancy, 89 of Troy, passed away Wednesday, March 10, 2021, at Evergreen Commons Nursing Home. Helena was born on September 25, 1931, in Croghan, N.Y., the daughter of John and Anastasia (Marilley) Meyer.

Helena worked as a civilian clerk at the Rome Air Force Base, multiple retailers, and then for the NYS Thruway authority, retiring in 1996.

She was predeceased by her beloved husband James E. Clancy; siblings, Elizabeth, Harold, George, and Donald Meyer. Survivors include her sisters, Norma Jones in Dalzell, S.C., and Doris (Sister Gabriel Marie, SSJ) Meyer of Watertown, N.Y;, sisterin-law Ruth (Donald) Babcock Meyer of Croghan, N.Y.; and a foster brother, Edward Mothersell of Croghan; as well as multiple generations of nieces and nephews throughout the United States.

A memorial Mass and service will be held at a later date as COVID-19 travel restrictions are eased.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Helena’s name to a charity of the donor’s choice.

may be made in Alice’s name to the Valatie Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 242 Valatie, NY, 12184. and his friend, Matt Thornton. He also leaves behind many other friends.

Special thanks to the Stratton VA Medical Center staff and to his devoted and loving caregivers at Van Rensselaer Manor B-2.

Ed will be buried in the family plot in Elmwood Hill Cemetery in the spring with a memorial service to be held at a later date to be announced. Contributions may be made in memory of Edward Ekmalian to the Holy Cross Armenian Apostolic Church, 255 Spring Ave., Troy, NY, 12180.

May the Lord God Bless you ’till we meet again...

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