He was born on Dec. 7, 1946 to the late John, Sr. and Evalina (Venne) Ayotte.  Allen graduated from Shenendehowa in 1965 where he joined the US Air Force.  He served honorably from 1965-68.  

Allen went to Viet Nam 67-68 where he was in Search & Rescue. On his return home he joined the Capitol Police. He was an officer for 11 years. He then left the force and became a Fire Protection Specialist, for the Office of Fire Protection and Control. He retired from there in 2002.

At the age of 16 Allen joined the WK Mansfield Hose Co., West Crescent Fire District. He was an active member for 48 years, where he held many offices, including the Chairman of the Board of Commissioners.

On August 13, 2013, he was run over by a flatbed tow truck at an accident scene, which is where he earned the name “The Miracle Man”.   Allen was also very active in the Clifton Park-Halfmoon VFW Post 1498, where he is a past commander. He also belongs to the American Legion Post Mohawk Post 1450 in Halfmoon, the Halfmoon Historical Society, the Halfmoon Republican Committee and Club along with the Halfmoon Senior Center. NYS Fire Chiefs and FASNY. He was also communicant of St Mary’s Church Crescent.

 Allen was predeceased by his Parents John & Evalina. His In Laws, Stephen Sr. and Carolyn VanDerVolgen. His brothers, John Jr., Hector, Phillip, Joseph, Ronald Sr. and Leonard Ayotte. His Sister Evelyn Ormin, Sister-in-Law Virginia Ayotte and Brother-in-Law Stephen VanDerVolgen Jr. and also several nieces and nephews.

 Allen leaves behind his loving wife of 44 years, Denise (VanDerVolgen) Ayotte, whom he married on Sept. 16, 1978 and his two adoring daughters Stephanie (Jon) Ayotte, Christina Ayotte and his brother Kenneth. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

     We would like to thank everyone who has shown us their support. It’s very appreciated.

     Funeral will be held on Thursday at 10:00 am in the Gordon C. Emerick Funeral Home, 1550 Rt. 9 Clifton Park, NY 12065.      

     Memorial contributions may be made to Clifton Park-Halfmoon VFW Post #1498, 1605A Route 9 , PO Box 4480 , Clifton Park , NY 12065 and to WK Mansfield Hose Co (West Crescent Fire District) 1440 Crescent Rd. Clifton Park, NY 12065.

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Colonie, NY – James A Mulholland 76, of Colonie, Passed away on Thursday December 15, 2022 at  St. Peter’s Hospice after a short illness. He was born in Albany and was the of the late James and Rose Mulholland.

Jim was a graduate of Bethlehem Central High School and the Junior College of Albany.

He retired after 26 years as a letter carrier for the US Postal Service in Delmar.

Jim is survived by his wife of 39 years Avis McCullough Mulholland; his children Matt (Denise) Mulholland and Amanda (Jon) Kosich of Rensselaerville,NY. He is the stepfather of Christian (Caryn) Barnes of Burlington NJ and Mercy Barnes (Sean) McLaughlin of Latham.

He was Papa Jim to 10 grandchildren: Ryan (Amanda Pawlikowski), Keenan and Ella Mulholland, Finn, Caroline and Beckett Kosich, Elizabeth and Camden Barnes, Daniel and Caden McLaughlin.

He loved a good game of golf with his friends, the Boston Rex Sox, Miami Dolphins and was a season ticket holder for Siena basketball games. His greatest pleasure was attending his grandkids events, concerts and sporting events.

Being an only child getting the whole blended family together was special to him. The one time a year when that happened was Easter. The gatherings were epic with as many as 40 family and extended family members attending. He was not above wearing a silly hat to lead the egg hunt.

He was a quiet, kind and generous man and he will be missed.

The family would like to thank the staff on the 4th floor of St. Peter’s hospital especially, Caroline, Ashley, Tricia, Jason, Luke and Nemra, who were very kind and compassionate and helped get him into hospice where he needed to be.

Funeral services will be private at the convenience of the family.

Memorial contributions in his memory can be made to Community Hospice Foundation, Attn: Gift Processing Center, 310 S. Manning Blvd., Albany, NY 12208. To leave a message of condolence for the family, visit www.CannonFuneral.com

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Vernon, VT- Nancy Lou Farrell, 76, of Stebbins Road in Vernon, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home, with her family at her side, Sunday afternoon, December 18, 2022 following a period of declining health.

Nancy was born in Colchester, Vermont on May 4, 1946, the daughter of Owen and Helen (McLaren) Hutchins. She attended Brattleboro Union High School and went on to graduate from the Thompson School for Practical Nursing, alongside her sister, Brenda, where she received her LPN diploma.

She worked most of her career in healthcare employed at Maplewood Nursing Home in Westmoreland, where she retired from, following 25 years of faithful service and care at the facility. Previously she worked at Cedarcrest Home for Children, then located in Westmoreland.

Prior to moving to Vernon 24 years ago, she was a longtime resident of Putney.

Nancy loved the outdoors, gardening, both flower and vegetable, bird watching, reading, the beach and time shared with her family, especially her grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. She was an excellent baker known for her pies and rolls.

In September of 1963 she was married to Wayne W. Farrell, also of Putney. Together they had 5 children.

Survivors include her children, Duane Farrell and wife Lisa of Brookline, Travis Farrell and wife Tracey of Vernon, Trampas Farrell and Brenda of Pittsfield, MA, Lisa Kemp of Vernon, and Julie Acker and husband Nathan of Thetford; three brothers, Jack, Daniel and Owen Hutchins; two sisters, Monica Morris and Elaine Greenwood; six grandchildren, Nicholas, Andrew and Alexander Kemp, with whom she shared a home, Zoe Farrell, and Benjamin and Ada Acker; and two great grandchildren, Eira Leigh and Lucy Mae. Additionally, she leaves many nieces and nephews.

Nancy was predeceased by her parents; two brothers, Raymond and Glen Hutchins; two sisters, Virginia Howard and Brenda Hatt; and her beloved grandson, Trevor Farrell.

In keeping with her final wishes, there are no formal funeral services scheduled. The family will plan a memorial gathering in the spring.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in her name may be made to: Maplewood Nursing Home Nurse’s Fund, 201 River Road, Westmoreland, N.H. 03467.

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