The first baby born at Glens Falls Hospital in 1956, she was the daughter of James Counters and the late Joan M. (Robillard) Counters.

C.C. was a graduate of Glens Falls High School. She worked for over 35 years at the Glens Falls Hospital as a purchaser in nutrition services. C.C. was also a member of Fort Edward Fire House.

She especially loved time with her grandson, Jace Henry, going to casinos, the beach and ocean, rollercoasters, catering and spending time with family and friends.

C.C. was predeceased by her mother, Joan Counters, her great-grandmother, Celia E. Robillard, and several aunts, uncles and cousins.

Those left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Kelly Jean Chadwick and grandson, Jace Henry Chadwick of Glens Falls; her father, James H. Counters Sr. (Claire Parker) of Hudson Falls; her sister, Cindy J. LaPointe of Glens Falls; brother, Jay (Lori) Counters Jr. of Wisconsin; her uncle and aunt, Paul and Pat Counters of Schuylerville; nieces and nephews, Kristi and Brian Mayle, Mike and Lisa LaPointe, and James Counters; great-nieces, Alyssa and Samantha LaPointe and great-nephew, Brax Mayle; son-in-law, Guy Chadwick of Glens Falls; and several cousins and friends.

There will be a gathering on Saturday, Nov. 17, from 2 to 6 p.m. at the Fort Edward Fire Department, 116 Broadway, Fort Edward, NY 12828.

The family wishes to extend a sincere thank you to her cousins, Danielle Gilligan and Lori Robillard. In addition, a special thank you goes to her “adopted” daughter, Tanya Dubois, and the C.R. Wood Cancer Center.

In loving memory of C.C., donations can be made to the C.R. Wood Cancer Center, 102 Park St., Glens Falls, NY 12801.

C.C. was a beautiful, kind, loving woman. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend. Her daughter Kelly was the light in her eyes and the love in her heart. When Celia Merrithew became a grandmother to Jace Henry, her eyes twinkled even brighter. C.C. beamed with pride over her daughter and grandson. She was truly a guardian angel on earth and we were lucky to have her. The sky gained another star and Heaven gained a beautiful soul.

Condolences and flowers may be sent directly to 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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