Hilstro-chevrette, Mary E.
WATERFORD — Mary E. Hilstro-chevrette, age 58, passed away on Tuesday, April 26, 2022, in East Greenbush. Marybeth took her last breath with her mom and sister Cindi by her side. God bless and keep her until we meet again.
Mary resided in Rensselaer and New Hampshire. Marybeth was a graduate of Averill Park High School and worked for Zero Fax, New Hampshire Court System and N.Y.S. AAA in Menands. Marybeth, as she was known, loved nature and animals, especially horses. She loved going to the Riding Hy Dude Ranch with her granddaughter Saora, mom, or her three daughters. She was a Brownie leader for many years. Mostly enjoyed her big family and trips to Hampton Beach and Cape Cod, always having a great time. Beth was a loving person and put everyone before herself. She was an angel on earth and now an angel in heaven.
Marybeth was the daughter of Helen Welsh Ditullio (the late Fernando Ditullio) and the late Adrian E. Hilstro; beloved mother of Melissa Gladding (Nick), Molly Brewer (Greg) and Helen Brewer (Andrew). Sister of Helen Perrin, Gene Hilstro (Tammy), Cindi Hilstro, Christopher Hilstro (Danielle), Brandy Martel, Desiree Blanck, Paul Blanck, and the late Dale Blanck (Sheri); and loving grandmother of Saora and Teagan, whom she adored and doted on. She is also survived by her ex-husband and friend, Paul Brewer, and many aunts, uncles, cousins, nephews and nieces. She was predeceased by her husbands, Christopher Gladding and Paul Chevrette.
The family would like to thank everyone for prayers and condolences; Dr. Rahul Ravilla at NYOH Cancer Center, who gave her hope and complete care, Dr. Svetlana Avulova at VNA Health Care of Albany, and the Community Hospice, especially Grace Sweet, RN.
The funeral will be in the W .J. Lyons, Jr. Funeral Home, 1700 Washington Avenue, Rensselaer, on Saturday, May 14, at 11 a.m. All are welcome to attend. Relatives and friends are invited and may call prior to the service beginning at 10 a.m. Interment will be in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, East Greenbush.
Condolence page at www. wjlyonsfuneralhome.com
DELMAR — John V. Homand, "Jack," 78, passed into eternal life on Wednesday, May 4, 2022 at home.
Born in Schenectady, he was the son of the late Vincent and Pauline Homand, and brother of the late Paul M. Homand.
John was educated in schools in Albany and graduated from Philip Schuyler High School.
John was a lifelong resident of Albany where he spent most of his life before recently becoming a resident of Delmar, where he thoroughly enjoyed the more scenic and maintenance free life. After school, John went on to work in the State Mailroom, shortly later he went to work for General Electric until retirement.
In Jack’s earlier years he enjoyed bowling, square dancing, as well as taking bus trips and scenic drives. Later in his life he enjoyed his outings and checking off his bucket list with his longtime friend and caregiver, Katie. Jack is survived by several loved ones and took great pride in being the best "Jackaroni" to his favorite girls, Aubrie and Karsyn.
John was a kind and gentle person who loved spending time with his loved ones. John was always there to brighten the lives of others. His absence from our lives will be a void impossible to fill. We find peace in knowing he is reunited with his loved ones who went before him and know in our hearts that someday we will all be together again in the house of the Lord.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend John’s funeral Mass on Saturday, May 14, at 9 a.m. in All Saints Catholic Church, 16 Homestead St., Albany. There will be no calling hours. The Rite of Committal will immediately follow the Mass in St. Agnes Cemetery, Menands, where he will be reunited with his beloved parents and brother.
In lieu of flowers, those wishing to remember Jack in a special way may send contributions to a charity of your choosing.
To obtain directions, or view other helpful services, please visit www. mcveighfuneralhome.com