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A TRIBUTE TO LIFE
Ernest Stephen Chamberlin
GREENFIELD CENTER - Ernest Stephen Chamberlin passed away on Sunday, July 9, 2017. He was born July 4, 1928 and was a long resident of Greenfield Center and lived his entire life in the home he was born and in.
During his high school years, Ernie worked nights and weekends at Crawley’s Sunoco filling station at the corner of Church and Clinton Streets in Saratoga Springs. After high school he worked at the Harvey Co. (pharmaceutical) for a short time and then went to GE in Schenectady.
Ernie worked mainly as a welder on production and maintenance with numerous certifications at one time for work on atomic motors that were used the aircraft carrier Enterprise and certification for work on steam generating boilers and associated ing and piping. His service at GE includes a credit of two years for time spent in the US Army during the Korean Conflict serving with Occupational Forces in Germany. In February, 1954, after two years active duty with months overseas, Ernie was transferred to the Reserve and received an honorable charge with the rank of Corporal in 1960. His ployment at GE lasted 34 years before retiring.
A Greenfield Fireman for 41 years, Ernie worked his way up through the ranks to become Chief of the four company department from 1956 to 1967. After leaving his post as chief, he worked for several years as a Barney Baker.
Ernie was a member of the Greenfield Center Baptist Church, a trustee for twenty seven years and chairman of the board for seventeen years. He also spent ten years as President of the Greenfield Cemetery
An original member of the Town of Greenfield Planning Board for ten years, Ernie left the board in 1984 to become a town councilman until 2005. In 1999 Ernie successfully spearheaded a project to erect a veteran’s monument in a small park in Greenfield Center. This is dedicated to the men and women from the Town of Greenfield who served their country.
Ernie had many interests and hobbies. He was a long standing member of the SaraSpa Rod and Gun Club and ran the skeet field for several years. He spent countless hours reloading ammunition and casting bullets. In addition he loved camping, ing, fishing, fly tying and cross country skiing. On December 29, 1969 he married his beautiful bride, the late Gertrude K. (Kenyon) Powers who was just as enthusiastic about the great outdoors as Ernie was. Together they spent years doing all the activi- ties they loved, content in each other’s company until Gert passed away on January 4, 2014. Ernie and Gert enjoyed a very special loving relationship. Often seen holding hands, sitting together and always considerate of each other’s feeling, they were of one heart.
In addition to his wife Gertrude, Ernie was predeceased by his parents Wallace E. and Helen W. row) Chamberlin; sister and brother-in-law Fern A. and Thomas C. Hall; er-in-law Henry E. Hall and son Thomas F.
Survivors include his sister, Virginia J. Hall; daughter-in-law Katherine Powers; son Richard L. Powers and his wife Jodie and several nieces, nephmany ews, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. He also leaves behind people whose friendships he always cherished.
Ernest Stephen berlin was a very special, gentle and unselfish man. He will be greatly missed.
Relatives and friends may call from 10am to 12noon on Wednesday, July 12, 2017 at the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff, Inc. Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs.
A funeral service will be celebrated at 12noon by Pastor Ryan Lunsford. Burial will follow at Greenfield Cemetery, Greenfield Center, NY.
Online remembrances may be made at burkefunerlahome.com
Joan Smith
QUEENSBURY - Joan Smith, daughter of Herbert and Pearl Smith, born on July 24, 1933, passed away on July 8, 2017 at the age of 83.
Joan enjoyed taking care of animals and tending her flowers.
Joan is survived by her son and granddaughter.
At the family’s request, there will be no services.
John J. Postlethwaite
BALLSTON SPA - It is with a heavy heart, many tears, and reluctancy that we send our dad, brother, friend and mentor, John J. Postlethwaite on his fiJohnPostlecanal journey. Born in son City, NY on December 21, 1952, he was the son of John and Elizabeth thwaite.
John worked at St. Clare’s Hospital in Schenectady for the majority of his reer. For the past ten years, he was the purchaser and accounts payable coordinaSaratoga tor at Four Winds Hospital in Springs.
He was a communicant of St. Mary’s Church in Ballston Spa. John enjoyed the beach and spending time at the family camp in Canada. Each morning he could be found at the YMCA in Malta.
Beloved husband and father he will be dearly missed.
John is survived by his loving wife of 39 years, Sandra and their daughters, who were the light of his life, Kellie Postlethwaite (Fred McNeary) and Jenny Postlethwaite (Michael Willey); brothers Kevin Postlethwaite of Berkshire and Brian Postlethwaite of Johnson City; Aunt Suzie, nieces Amy and Tracy (Jescousins. se), brother in law Brian Wilbur, and many
Funeral services will be held 9:30am Saturday, July 15 at St. Mary’s Church, Milton Avenue, Ballston Spa, where a mass of Chriscelebrated. tian burial will be
Relatives and friends are invited to call on Friday, July 14 from 4pm to 7pm at Armer Funeral Home, Inc., 39 East High Street, Ballston Spa.
In lieu of flowers, rial contributions in mem- ory of John may be made to St. Mary’s Church, 167 Milton Avenue, Ballston Spa, NY 12020 or St James Church, 155 Main Street, Johnson City, NY 13790.
Online remembrances may be made at www. armerfuneralhome.com
Patricia A. Morrow
CORINTH - Patricia A. Morrow of Corinth passed away peacefully at the Jesse Group Home on June 24, 2017, at the age of 73.
Born on October 24, 1943, she was one of two children of the late Charlies and Winifred (Berberick) Lang.
Patricia enjoyed a long career with Saratoga County as a registered nurse. When she wasn’t working, she loved to travel and spend time with her animal companions. One of her favorite places to visit was Yellowstone National Park. She loved nature and enjoyed fly-fishing and canoeing many different rivers, especially in Wyoming. Patricia loved to ski the mountains in the winter and go to Bluegrass music festivals in the summer.
Patricia was predeceased by her parents and son, Edward Tripp, and sister, Judy Connor.
Patricia is survived by her son, Kevin Tripp, 2 grandchildren, Liam and Tegan Tripp, and nephew, Michael Connor.
Family and friends may call on July 13, 2017, from 12pm to 2pm at the Tunison Funeral Home, 105 Lake Ave., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.
A small service of remembrance at the funeral home will take place at 2pm.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Patricia’s name to the Saratoga County Animal Shelter, 6010 County Farm Rd, Ballston Spa, NY 12020.
Online remembrances can be made at www.tunisonfuneralhome.com.
Richard dJ Joseph Requa
BALLSTON SPA - Richard Joseph Requa passed away suddenly on July 6, 2017 at the age of 69. He was born in Rochester NY on De La Reouch cember 11, 1947 to the late Joseph and Margaret Requa.
Rick graduated from Paul Smiths College with a degree in Forestry. After graduation Rick began a life of dedication and sera vice, both to his country and his local communities. He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War and received an honorable discharge from the armed forces in 1970. Rick went to work for EnCon and became NYS Forest Ranger for 28 years retiring in 2004. He continued public service as an employee of the Town of Milton, a volunteer fire Saraa man for Eagle-Matt Lee, a former member of Rock City Falls Fire Department, and an EMT for the toga flat track. Rick was man of many talents, an avid outdoorsman, and a black belt in karate.
Rick was a life member of the Greenfield Fire Company and also VFW Post 358 and Henry Cornell American Legion Post 234 of Ballston Spa.
Aside from his dedication to his nation and nity, Rick was dedicated to his loving wife, Sandra and their loving animals, phy and Simon. Rick is also survived by a sister in law Nancy Morrissey, a nephew Mike Morrissey (Christine) and Great nieces Laura and Maggie and Great Nephew Sean. His adopted family Philip, Bonnie, Jared, Stahis cy, and Austin Stenglein. Close friends, the Irene Hogan family, many other close friends, his Aunt Shirley, cousins and many brothers and sisters in public service.
In addition to his parents, Rick was predeceased by several aunts and uncles.
Relatives and friends are invited to call from 6 to 8pm on Thursday, July 13, 2017 at the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff, Inc. Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs. A service will be performed at 7pm by the volunteers of VFW Post 358.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11am on Friday, July 14, 2017 at St. Mary’s Church, 167 Mil Vivacton Avenue, Ballston Spa, by Father Francis qua, Parochial Vicar.
Burial with military ors will follow at 1pm at the Gerald BH Solomon Saratoga National Cem-Schuylerville. etery, 200 Duell Road,
In lieu of flowers please consider a donation in Richard’s memory to the NYS Forest Rangers Schol De Washington arship Fund (PO Box 72, Warrensburg, NY 12885) or Eagle-Matt Lee Fire partment (35 Street, Ballston Spa).
Online remembrances may be made at burkefuneralhome.com.