— Walter Clifford Grant, 84, of Glens Falls, passed away December 3, 2018 at Mountain Valley Hospice, Gloversville, surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Argyle, on June 30, 1934 he was the son of the late George and Nellie (Jones) Grant.

After graduating from Argyle High School, Walter enlisted in the United States Army. He served his country proudly from 1953 to 1957 as a Medic.

Walter continued to provide for others after he was honorably discharged by working for the NYS Department of Health and driving an ambulance. Later, he worked for BASF in Rensselaer NY

as a Boiler Engineer until he retired.

On November 30, 1957 Walter married Shirley Mary Maranville at St. Mary’s Church in Glens Falls.

Together they raised four children, taking time to go on many camping trips. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, wood working and yard work at home. Above all, he enjoyed time spent with his family. The holidays, Christmas particularly, were very special to him.

Survivors

In addition to his parents; Walter was predeceased by his beloved wife, Shirley, in 2001; two grandsons, Michael Joseph Grant and Wayland Jesse Grant; his three brothers, Frederick, Vernon and Gary Grant; three sisters, Shirley Liburdy, Patricia Matraw, and Harriette Grant; and three brothers-in law, Marvin Maranville, James Caldwell and Gordon Strong.

Those left to cherish his memory are his four children, sons, Matthew B. (Nancy) Grant, Mark A. (April) Grant, John P. Grant (Fiancé Angela Gitto) and daughter, Terrie M. (John) Grant-Fox; three grandchildren, Nicole (Brian) Adolfi, Joshua Grant (Fiancé Vallie) and Ashley (Mike) Marchese, Devon Ingram, Kristen and Haleigh Condon in addition to great grandchildren that include Sophia and Anthony Adolfi and Peyton and Nolan Grant; his brother, Gordon (Jean) Grant;,along with several in-laws, nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Calling hours took place Wednesday, December 5, from 4 to 6 pm at Baker Funeral Home, 11 Lafayette St., Queensbury, NY 12804. A funeral Mass was celebrated Thursday, December 6, at 12 p.m. at St. Mary’s Church, Glens Falls.

A graveside service for Walter Clifford Grant, with military honors, immediately followed at St. Mary’s Cemetery, South Glens Falls.

The family extends a sincere thank you to the staff of High Peaks Hospice, Meals on Wheels, and Mountain Valley Hospice, for all their care and support.

Send Condolences and Floral Arrangements directly to the Baker Funeral Home, 11 Lafayette St., Queensbury, NY 12804, or through www.bakerfuneralhome.com

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— Barbara Ann Celeste, 81, of Pattens Mills Rd., went home to Heaven Thursday, November 8, 2018.

Born February 7, 1937 in Glens Falls, she was the daughter of Albert and Alice (Demerse) Lemery.

Barb graduated from Queensbury High School.

In her younger years, Barb enjoyed bowling. Some of her more recent enjoyments included traveling, gambling, especially going to the casinos, playing cards with family and friends, and going to basket parties. She enjoyed watching Wheel of Fortune and Survivor and was very active in her church. The most precious enjoyment to her was spending time with her grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, Barbara was predeceased by her husband, Kenneth F. Celeste; many siblings: Roland (Myrtle), Harold (Viola), Irving (Genevieve), Romeo, and Lawrence “Whitey” (Hazel) Lemery, and Jane (Frank) Allen and Julia (Leo) Wood; a step-daughter, Tina M. Straut; brothers-in-law, Emerson Bigelow, Joseph Crowley; and son-in-law, Jesse G. Kennedy.

Those left to cherish her memory are her children, Laurie J. Skellie, David (Flor) Skellie, Vince (Abby) Celeste, and Angela (Tony) Germany; many grandchildren, Rachel McCane, Renee Straut, Robby Straut, Lelac “Bing” Skellie, Eric “Chops” Skellie Haviland, Jeremiah Skellie, Samantha Celeste, Donald “DJ” Brilyea, Christian “Riley” Germany, and Ryan Kenneth “Little Kenny” Germany; great-grandchildren, Haley Straut, Maddison McCane, Ariana Straut, Caleb Haviland, Peyton LaCross, Kenneth McCane, Levi Straut, Gabriella Haviland, and Noah Brilyea; two sisters, Dorothy Crowley and Lorraine Bigelow; a nephew that was more like a brother, Earl Spellburg Jr.; and a special niece that was more like a sister, Ruth Bigelow; in addition to several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Calling hours took place Monday, November 12, from 4 to 6 p.m. at Baker Funeral Home, 11 Lafayette St., Queensbury, NY 12804. The Rosary Alter Society from St. Mary’s St. Paul’s Church gathered to pray for Barbara during calling hours.

A funeral service followed at 6 p.m. at the funeral home, with the Rev. Thomas Babiuch officiating.

A graveside service will be private to the family at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Fort Edward.

The family wishes to extend a sincere thank you to Dr. Christopher Mason of C. R. Wood Cancer Center, Dr. Philip Gara Jr. of Fort Edward Internal Medicine and his nurse, Ellen, and Dr. Thomas Fabian of Albany Medical Center and his nurse, Dorothy.

In her loving memory, contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Send Condolences directly to Baker Funeral Home, 11 Lafayette St., Queensbury, NY 12804, or through www.bakerfuneralhome.com.

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