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Armed Forces Service/Daily activities

Survivors:

He is survived by his son Thomas (Cathy) Lindstrand of Melbourne, FL; daughter Joanne (Doug) Harwood of Hartford, NY; brother Emil Lindstrand of Queensbury, NY; grandchildren Laura (Michael) Pedersen of Palmdale, CA, Christine Lindstrand of Palm Bay, FL, Megan (Jason) Latza of Broadalbin, NY and Jennifer (Gabe) Bennett of New Smyrna Beach, FL; step grandchildren Theresa (Kevin Golanka) DeNatale of Queensbury, NY, Mark Harwood and daughter Emma of Cossayuna, NY, Andrea “Becky”(Steven) Palmer and children Jubilee and Titus and Meshele (Michael) Bourdeau and family. Eric is also survived by several nieces and nephews and by his longtime friends Clayton Jones of Queensbury, NY, Dave Harrigan of Glens Falls, NY, Jerry Lyons of Queensbury, NY and Bill and Natalie Bazinet of Glens Falls, NY.
Special thanks and regards to his very close friends and neighbors Mark and Kathy Dutra and Mary Gilligan.

Many Thanks:

Thank you to the staff of the Home of the Good Shepherd in Moreau for all of your wonderful care during our dad’s stay. Thanks to Dr. David Cunningham for your years of caring for him. Thanks to Dr. Louis DeCunzo for helping dad breathe easier during his illness. Thanks to Glens Falls Hospital staff, whose recent care made life easier for both our dad and our family.

Contributions

Memorial contributions may be made to Home of the Good Shepherd Activities Fund, 198 Bluebird Rd., S. Glens Falls, NY 12803 in memory of Eric. A graveside service will be held at 11 AM on Saturday, September 15, 2018 at the Quaker Cemetery, Cronin Rd., Queensbury, NY.

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POWNAL, VT

— Grace H Martin, 70, a resident of Pownal, passed away peacefully on Thursday August 16, 2018 at the Southwestern Vermont Medical Center following a lengthy illness.

History

Grace H Martin was the daughter of John and Marilyn ( Gibbs) Tifft she was born in Rochester , VT on April 5, 1948. Grace received her education in Rochester and was a graduate of Bennington High School.

Vocation/Hobbies

Grace had worked at Triangle PWC and the American Legion in Pownal, Vermont. Grace was well known for her exquisite cakes that she made for many special occasions for family and friends. She enjoyed gardening, reading and the many times spent with family , especially the Christmas season which she absolutely loved. Grace will be remembered as always putting others first before herself.

Survivors

Grace leaves her longtime companion Joel Burrington Sr. of Pownal, daughters Melody Mae Gilmore of Higganum, CT and Jennifer Lynn Martin of Kila, Montana, son Richard John Martin of Hoosick Falls, brothers Michael Tifft of Clarksburg, MA and David Tifft of Georgia, VT, sisters Rebecca Gratz of Bennington, Cheryl Sharkey and Linda Hill both of Hoosick Falls. Grace also leaves seven grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition, she was predeceased by a son Joel Francis Martin and sister Dorothy Capen.

Funeral Information/condolences

Funeral services for Grace H Martin will be held at the Hanson Walbridge & Shea Funeral Home on Saturday August 25 at noon . Friends may call at the funeral home prior to the service on Saturday from 10-noon. Burial will take place in the Park Lawn Cemetery. Condolences  may be placed at Hanson Walbridge & Shea Funeral Home.

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QUEENSBURY NY — David Howard passed away peacefully at age 89 on Saturday, August 11, 2018 at Fort Hudson Nursing Home. David’s loving family was by his side.

David was born June 20, 1929 in Glens Falls, the son of the late Hollis and Edith (Stark) Howard.

Vocation/Avocations

An extraordinary musician, David played the saxophone with The Three Kings/Howard Trio for several years.  He was also an outstanding salesman for 45 years with Northway Floors/Four Star Flooring.  David’s true passion in life was his family. He was a loving husband, father, brother, and grandfather, who had the uncanny ability to make you laugh.

Predeceased By

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by five brothers; Raymond, John, Donald, Fred and Robert Howard, as well as an aunt, Nannie Winch.

Survivors

Those left to cherish his memory are his beloved wife of 54 years, Jacqueline (Bergeron) Howard; son, Matthew Howard and wife Patrice of Queensbury; daughter, Michelle Duscher and husband, Frank of Wilton; and daughter, Robin Bayle and husband, Brian of Glens Falls. In addition, he is survived by six grandchildren, Kristen, Stephanie and Justin Duscher; Emma, Anna and Vivian Bayle; two step grandchildren, Nick Lamkins and Corrie Mathis and five step great-grandchildren, as well as several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Viewing

Calling hours will take place Thursday, August 16, from 10 a.m. to noon at Baker Funeral Home, 11 Lafayette St., Queensbury, NY 12804.

Funeral Service

A funeral service follows at noon at the funeral home with the Rev. Bill Puckey officiating, followed by a service at Pine View Cemetery.

The family extends a sincere thank you to David’s special caregivers at Fort Hudson Nursing Home.

Condolences/Contributions

In loving memory of David, contributions may be made to the Northeastern New York chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association, Pine West Plaza, Building 4, Suite 405, Washington Ave. Ext., Albany, NY 12205.

Condolences and floral arrangements may be sent directly to Baker Funeral Home, 11 Lafayette St., Queensbury, NY 12804, or through bakerfuneralhome.com.

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BENNINGTON, VT

— John Raymond Baccki passed away on August 1st, 2018 at the Albany NY Medical Center. He was 67.
On May 30, 1951, John came into the world in an ordinary manner. John then proceeded to spend the next sixty-seven years being anything but ordinary. He was kicked out of high school and church for his long hair, earring, and outlandish clothing. But confrontation with authority didn’t dampen his unique spirit. John spent his entire life blazing his own path and flipping off the world’s injustices

Marriage

John Raymond Baccki married his teenage sweetheart Linda Orff in 1969, and together they relocated to Arlington, VT, with their young children, Dawn and Keith. The couple loved the peace and tranquility of the mountains, finding it the ideal place to raise their children. John immersed himself in his new environment, developing a deepening love for the outdoors. Over the years John went out on many excursions with friends and family-hunting and fishing with son Keith, George Albro, Billy McClellan , Uncle Frank, Little Frankie, brother-in-law Russ, and nephews Chris and Jason. John could often be found at five AM with his fly fishing rod on the banks and in the water of the Battenkill River. Very early into their new life, the family endured a house fire that nearly took the lives of John and his two children. Thanks to the barking of their Brittany Spaniel, Frankie, John was able to save Dawn and Keith that day, but the family lost everything else. Financially, the loss was devastating, but as always, John and Linda stayed strong in the face of great challenge and adversity. John and Linda’s attributes of strong character, hard work, and perseverance would be passed down to their children and grandchildren.

Music

John Raymond Baccki inherited a keen interest in playing music and singing from his mother, Nancy Baccki, and grandmother, Hilda Toppan. Writing and performing music played a major part of his life over many decades. As a teenager, he played in bands such as the Bad Seed in New Haven, and later was a member of the Dave Brooks Orchestra in Manchester and the Larry Clayton Band. While working in Connecticut, he was the bass player for the Five Satins for over a year. John maintained these artistic relationships throughout his life. John Raymond Baccki was inspired by the great bands and musical acts of the time, including The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Who, Sly Stone, Leon Russell, Chuck Berry, Jimi Hendrix, James Brown, and Joe Cocker. In his early adulthood, inspired by the mountains and streams of Vermont, John embarked on a decades-long endeavor to write and record the many songs and melodies constantly running through his mind. His own songwriting and co-writing with friends such as Ayessa Rodies Rourke, Mark Okerman, and Mark Burke resulted in an extensive catalog of original material. John would often include his son, Keith, in his musical endeavors, having Keith play drums on several recordings and in various bands and impromptu jam sessions.

Poetry

Although John stopped playing music later in life, that creative spirit never left him. He continued writing poetry and spent his last years writing about the people and places of his childhood. He hoped to compile this material into a book called The Ghosts of New Haven.

Talents

John Raymond Baccki’s talents extended beyond music. An artist, a craftsman, and a self-taught engineer, he loved to draw and make things with his hands, and he put the effort of a perfectionist into everything he did. Without a high school diploma or any architectural training, John spent his spare time after the house fire sketching out a blueprint of the home that he would eventually build with his own hands. With a few simple tools and hundreds of hours of hard work, John turned lines on a large piece of poster board into the beautiful, one-of-a-kind, fairytale home that they would live in for years to come. John could write a song or a poem in the morning, draw up a blueprint sketch for a new staircase in the afternoon, and swap out the transmission on his daughter’s ’72 BMW 2002 before the sun set. John did not dither on what he wanted to do, what needed to be done, and especially what would benefit others the most.  Always the life of the party, John liked to be the center of attention, but for the best of reasons “ to make people laugh.” No quip, prop, or gag was too ridiculous if it meant bringing a smile to the faces of the people he loved. He didn’t let the fact that he didn’t know how to play the old trombone he’d found get in the way of providing the evening entertainment. He was also particularly fond of the kazoo, much to the laughing chagrin of family and friends. He loved cooking elaborate dinners, and a meal with John Baccki was never less than memorable.

Animals

An ardent lover of animals, John enjoyed the company of many pets, including Blue, Slick, Jimmy, Big Tweet, Miss Kitty, the mallards, countless fish, Bugle, China, Jazz, Woody, Julia, and his most recent companion, Lucy.

Family is Number One

But the biggest part of his heart was saved for his family. He remained a loyal son to his mom through her last years, and had an unshakable belief in and love for his children, Dawn and Keith. He felt tremendous pride in his three grandchildren, Clay, Chase, and Veronica, whom he taught to ride bicycles, build the perfect snowman, skip rocks on the river, and fly kites. These were the simple things that he cherished. Above all was his abiding love and devotion for Linda, his wife of 49 years.

Survivors

In addition to his immediate family, John Raymond Baccki leaves behind sisters Cindy Griffith (Russell) and Lori Taft (David), father-in-law Arvine Orff and sister-in-law Rosemary Bourne (Richard) of Branford,CT, daughter-in-law Deborah Mead, son-in-law Fred Hoyt, adoring nephews and nieces, as well as many good friends. He was big brother John to Cindy and Lori, funny Uncle John to a lucky few, and loyal friend Johnny to many.

Make any donations, in lieu of flowers, to The Second Chance Animal Shelter OR Dorset Equine Rescue c/o Hanson Walbridge & Shea Funeral Home, P.O. Box 957 Bennington, VT 05201

Funeral Information

No services at this time

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JACKSON NY

— Carl McCabe Ackley, Justice of the Town of Jackson,  went with the Lord on Thursday, Aug. 9, 2018 at Albany Medical Center in Albany, after an accident at home.

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Catherine Tinka Hrabovsky, 93, of Brattleboro passed away Wednesday, July 25th, 2018 peacefully with family by her side. Catherine was born in Bridgeport, CT. Catherine’s parents were Macedonian immigrants Anna (Neda) Sevenoff and Triphon Karacoliff. Tinka was raised with her brother Chris and sisters Stella and Phyllis in an old style wood house with grape vines and large porches on Gurdon Street in Bridgeport CT. Catherine attended Central High School and enjoyed wonderful summers at Seaside Park on Long Island Sound. Catherine met Dean Rickman in 1942 at a Yale University dance held for service men in training. They were married and Catherine moved with her husband to Burbank CA, where Dean received Army Air Force photography Training.

A striking ethnic beauty, Catherine was approached many times by movie producers and directors to take screen tests and auditions. But the young 18 year old, far from home, declined the offers. When Dean was shipped out to Italy, Catherine moved to Dean’s hometown of Wichita KS. After the war, Catherine gave birth to James and Charles (Chucky). The marriage didn’t last and Catherine returned to the East. She bought a small home on Chestnut Hill road in Trumbull CT, not far from where she grew up in Bridgeport, and raised her two children. Catherine eventually met Alexander (Ollie) T. Hrabovsky, a handsome Slovak construction worker. They married and had a child together, Paul.

Skiing

Catherine and Alex enjoyed skiing in VT and eventually moved to Wilmington with their son where they opened a ski lodge called “The Long Trail Lodge”. Alex started a plumbing company that installed heating equipment and plumbing in many of the lodges, homes and schools in the area built in the 60s, 70s and 80s. Catherine rediscovered her talent for art and produced many skillfully done oil paintings of Vermont scenes and her family. She also wrote and published a very moving book of poetry that included this verse: “Snow is quiet, falls silently, God’s message concealed In each snowflake.”

Survivors

Catherine Tinka Hrabovsky is predeceased by her son Charles Rickman, and survived by Sons James Rickman of Westerville OH and Paul Hrabovsky of Brattleboro VT. Her grandsons are James Dean of Gallatin TN, Scott Rickman of Greenwich CT and Alex Hrabovsky of Brattleboro VT. Catherine’s great-grand son, Chance A. Hrabovsky, lives in Brattleboro with his parents Alex and Angeline. Her great grand-daughter, Faith, lives in Gallatin TN with her parents, grandson James and his wife Katie. Great-grandson Andrew lives in Merrimac MA. Catherine’s loving sisters, Stella and Phyllis, in addition to her charming nieces, Diana Demayo-Brown and Neda Demayo all live in California.

Funeral Information

A Graveside service for Catherine Tinka Hrabovsky took place at 12:00pm Tuesday, July 31st ,2018 at Riverview Cemetery, Stowe Hill Road., Wilmington.

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Charles E Adkins was born May 2, 1942 in Glens Falls, New York, the son of George Merle and Mildred Brice (Peters) Adkins.

As a teenager, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, as well as trapping. Charles graduated from Granville High School. Charles went on to work at a tape factory in southern New York, then deciding to enlist in the Air Force at the age of 19. He went to San Antonio, TX to boot camp, then went to Biloxi, Mississippi to learn about electronics for the Air Force. Mr Adkins returned to Granville and married Connie M. Butler. They shipped out to start their new life and his career in Abilene, TX. After 20 years in the Air Force and a relocation to Alaska, he retired from the military. He and Connie stayed in Alaska for another 30 or so years.

Charles E Adkins spent 20 years working for the U S Bureau of Land Management in Alaska. Thereafter, decided to attend the University of Alaska Fairbanks where he  graduated with a BA in Archaeology. The family spent most of the rest of their time in Alaska.  He worked for the US Bureau of Land Management as an Archaeologist on the North Slope of Alaska.

The family decided to move back to Granville at his retirement and bought a nice home, which he and Connie shared for the rest of his life.

Charles E Adkins had many talents.  He participated in historic reenactments, hunted moose in the Alaska Range foothills, learned locksmithing, and gunsmithing. Charles loved to play board games and card games. Fascinated by historic firearms, they turned out to be a lifetime hobby.

Survivors

Charles was predeceased by his parents and a sister Natalie Edwards. He is survived by his loving wife Constance and his two sons, George Warren Adkins (Edie) of Granville and John Frederick Adkins (Kathryn) of Cleburne, Texas. He was blessed with two grandchildren: Chloe of Cleburne, Texas  and Aaron of Fairbanks, Alaska. Charles will also be missed by his brother George Adkins (Donna) of Statesboro Georgia.

Charles’s funeral arrangements were entrusted to the Robert M. King Funeral Home, 23 Church St., Granville, NY. Online condolences may be made at robertmkingfuneralhome.com.

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Max Harold Allen, a resident of San Francisco, and formerly of Wilmington, VT, passed away July 19, 2018 at San Francisco General Hospital. Max was born in Brattleboro, VT, on June 9, 1925. He was the son of the late Harold Griffin Allen and Helen Kenrick. Max graduated from Wilmington High School in 1943 and received his Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in 1945. Furthermore, He received a Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering from Catholic University in 1953, and a Master of Arts from George Washington University in 1966. Max was a United States Navy Veteran of the Korean Conflict, and the Vietnam War, retiring as a Captain.

Awards

He was awarded Legion of Merit with Combat, Meritorious Service Citation, Unit Citation American Campaign, WWII Victory Medal, National Defense Service with a Service Star, in addition to a Vietnam Service Award with Bronze Stars. Upon retirement from the Navy, Max worked as a Civil Engineer for many years.

Survivors, Services

Max Harold Allen is survived by his daughter, Kathleen Marie Allen of San Francisco, and many nieces and nephews.  He was predeceased in death by his wife, Mary June (Deeb) Allen and his brother, Paul Kenrick Allen.  There will be a graveside funeral with military honors for Max Allen, on Friday, August 3 at 12:00 pm in Riverview Cemetery in Wilmington, VT. A visiting hour will be held one hour prior to the service at 11:00 am at Covey-Allen & Shea Funeral Home 44 East Main Street Wilmington, VT. If friends desire, memorial contributions can be made in Max’s memory to the Wilmington Historical Society, c/o Covey-Allen & Shea Funeral Home P.O. Box 215 Wilmington, VT 05363. To send the family personal condolences please visit www.sheafuneralhomes.com.

The family has entrusted arrangements to the care of Covey-Allen & Shea Funeral Home, 44 East Main Street, Wilmington, VT.

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POWNAL, VT —

Kate Erin Burrington, 36, a resident of Pownal, VT passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday July 17, 2018 in Ocala, Florida. She was born in North Adams, MA on April 29, 1982 daughter of Joel and Karen (Wachowski) Burrington. She grew up in Pownal where she attended Pownal Elementary; she graduated from Mt. Anthony Union High School, Class of 2000. Kate was a loving and hardworking free spirit who was an avid horse lover from a very young age. Her very first pony was named, Paco and the next addition to the horse family was Tristan, her Morgan. Tristan and Kate were inseparable.

Influences

There were many people who influenced and helped Kate in her early years with her love for horses. However, two women who helped shaped the rider she was and the person she turned out to be were Denise Film and Edie Devens. Denise Film taught Kate to ride while she was in pony club and Edie Devens was Kate’s mentor and teacher throughout her teenage years. Right after high school, Kate went to work at Saratoga Race Track as an exercise rider, for trainer Jonathan Sheppard. Mr. Sheppard asked Kate to work for him at his training facility in Camden, South Carolina which launched her career as an exercise rider and trainer.

Kate’s career took her from Camden, South Carolina to Greenwich, New York, Versailles, Kentucky and most recently, Ocala, Florida with many stops in between. Some of the amazing places Kate worked include Todd Pletcher Racing Stables, Charles Lopresti Racing, Blackwood Stables, Stonebridge Farm, Mill Creek, KatieRich Farms and eventually, Stonestreet Farms. Kate was an incredible exercise rider and had vast knowledge of race horses and their breeding lines. She was a wonderful horse woman, daughter, family member and friend. Kate touched many lives through her travels and will be greatly missed by all her family and friends.

Survivors

Kate Erin Burrington leaves her parents Joel and Karen Burrington of Pownal, paternal grandparents Joel G. Burrington and Barbara I. Vince both of Pownal, as well as aunts, uncles and cousins. Kate was predeceased by her maternal grandparents Karl and Jean Wachowski. The family will receive friends at Hanson-Walbridge & Shea Funeral Home on Thursday August 2nd from 1-3pm. A private burial will take place in Pownal. Make Donations in Kate’s memory to The Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation, care of the Hanson-Walbridge & Shea Funeral Home, 213 West Main Street, Bennington, VT 05201.

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