SUSAN J. PALMER

SCHAGHTICOKE - Susan J. Palmer, 69, of Schaghticoke, NY and a long time former resident of Hyde Park, NY passed away peacefully June 2, 2018 at home with loved ones by her side. Susan was born on May 14, 1949 in Poughkeepsie, NY, the daughter of the late William and Marion Riedinger. Susan attended Roosevelt High School and is a graduate of Poughkeepsie High School class of 1967 after transferring for cosmetology. On July 15, 1967 she married the late Herbert D. Palmer in Hyde Park. Susan was an employee of Montgomery Ward and CVS Pharmacy. She eventually chose to stay home and raise her children while working as a home child care provider. Susan volunteered at the Hyde Park Food Pantry for 10 years and was a member of St. Margaret’s Church in Staatsburg. Susan retired to Troy, NY with her husband in 2003. Susan was a member of St. John’s Episcopal Church in Troy and has volunteered at The Basement on First Street Thrift Shop for 15 years, serving as their Coordinator for the past 10 years. Susan is survived by 2 daughters, Elizabeth Baker and her husband Richard of Schaghticoke, NY, Jennifer Gunther and her husband Greg of Highlands Ranch, CO, four Grandchildren, Sam and Delaney Baker of Schaghticoke, NY, Gretchen and Simon Gunther of Highlands Ranch, CO, and her sisters Donna Thomas of Ballston Lake, NY, Debra Schneider and her husband Tom of Poughkeepsie, NY, Janet Riedinger of Hyde Park, NY, Mimi Peters and her husband Joe of Hyde Park, NY and her sister Nancy Baille and her husband John of Florida. Susan was the proud Aunt to several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Susan is pre-deceased by her son Herbert D. Palmer Jr. who died in 1968. There are no calling hours. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 9th at 11:30am at Pleasant Valley Cemetery 1576 Rte. 44, Pleasant Valley, NY. at the resting site of her late husband Herbert. Father Steve Schlossberg will officiate. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in Susan’s memory to The Basement on First Street Thrift Shop 146 1st St. Troy, NY 12180. Online remembrances may be made at www.chasesmithfamily.com