Salem, NY – Jeannette M Davis, 85, previously of Cambridge, NY, passed away Saturday, January 21, 2023, one day before her 86th birthday, surrounded by her loving family.

Born January 22, 1937 in Sheldon, VT, she was the eldest daughter of the late Elphege and Hilda (Garrow) Messier. Jeannette graduated from Newport Center High School, Newport, VT, and the Gifford Memorial Hospital School of Nursing in Randolph, VT, earning her nursing degree in 1958. After graduating from nursing school, she worked as a Registered Nurse in hospitals and nursing homes for 45 years, retiring from Mary McClellan Nursing Home in Cambridge, NY in 2002.

Jeannette was a devout Catholic and an involved member of Holy Cross Church in Salem, NY, where she was active with the Bereavement Committee. She also served as a Eucharistic Minister to homebound parishioners and was a member of the Catholic Daughters. If you knew Jeannette, you knew how devoted she was to her family; they were her pride and joy. Jeannette was the matriarch of her family, was a faithful and loyal wife, a caring and attentive mother and a proud Grammie and Great Grammie. She had a long, beautiful life, and her legacy will live on through those who she loved dearly.

Jeannette married Landon Davis on May 20, 1961, and was his devoted wife for 61 years, until his passing on June 4, 2022. They raised 5 children and loved having their large family around them. They hosted many gatherings where their home was often bursting at the seams when the family gathered. Jeannette enjoyed preparing family feasts, using fresh fruits and vegetables from her gardens. Family favorites include her homemade pies, apple sauce, jams, and pickles. She also enjoyed walking through her perennial gardens, admiring the seasonal beauty of her blooming flowers, especially her roses and lilies. Jeannette was an avid crafter, often sewing pajamas, dresses and quilts for the grandchildren and dolls and sweaters for craft fairs. She also crocheted beautiful, intricate doilies that were cherished by many.

In addition to her parents and husband, Jeannette was predeceased by her son, Robert Davis; a brother, Richard Messier and a sister, Gloria Messier. She is survived by her children, Alan (Astrid) Davis of Center Cambridge, Carol (Robert) Mitchell and Brenda (Peter) Fish, of Guilderland, and Doug Davis of Shushan; a daughter-in-law, Linda Davis of Cambridge, VT; and sisters Pauline Pooler of Newport, VT, Diane Geoffroy of Bradenton, Fl, and Patricia (Gerald) Royer of Derby, VT. She is also survived by seventeen grandchildren, nine great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

The family would like to thank the caring staff of the Fort Hudson Nursing Home and the Teresian House Nursing Home for their kindness and compassion.

Calling hours are 5-7 pm Thursday, January 26, 2023 and 9-10:30 am Friday, January 27, 2023 at the McClellan-Gariepy Funeral Home, 19 East Broadway, Salem followed by a  mass of Christian burial at 11 am at Holy Cross Church, 249 North Main St., Salem with Rev. Peter Tkocz officiating.

Interment will be next to her husband at the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery in Schuylerville.

Memorial contributions in Jeannette’s memory may be made to Holy Cross Church, P.O. Box 357, Salem, NY  12865 or a Charity of your choosing.

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Hudson Falls, NY – John Frederick Call, 81, of Hudson Falls, went into the arms of the Lord Saturday morning, December 3, 2022, at the Pines of Glens Falls.

Born on January 26, 1941, in Salem, MA, he was the son of the late John and Genevieve (Patrick) Call.

John graduated from LaSalle High School in Troy in 1959.  After graduating from high school, John enlisted in the United States Army, serving in the Medical Corp. from 1959-1962 following his discharge, he furthered his education earning his Associates Degree in Business at Adirondack Community College, now known as SUNY Adirondack.

In 1966, he married Carol Ott in Clifton Park.

John retired after 30 years of service from Niagara Mohawk as an Electrical Planner.

He was a communicant of St. Mary’s/St. Paul’s Church in Hudson Falls where he was in the Ushers Club and involved in several ministries and was an active member of The Elks Club of Hudson Falls as acting Secretary.

John loved hunting, fishing, bicycling and old black and white movies.  His interest in history drew him to read many books and motivated him to travel to several historical places.  John also had the pleasure of traveling to Europe several times.  Through all his interests, his family was the center of his life.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his sister, Nathalie Farron and his brother, Bernard Call.

He is survived by his wife, Carol Ann Call; his children, Steven A. Call and his wife, Debbie of Kingsbury and Jennifer Call; his grandson and the apple of John’s eye, Derek Call; and his nieces, Diana Call Partak and Patty Farron Malcom.

Calling hours will be on Tuesday, December 13, 2022, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.

Funeral services will follow the calling hours at 4 p.m. at the funeral home on Tuesday.

The Rite of Committal with full military honors will be conducted 11 a.m. on Wednesday, at the Gerald B. H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, 200 Duell Rd, Schuylerville.

Memorial donations in John’s memory may be sent to the Washington County Meals on Wheels, C/O Aging & Disabilities Resource Center, Washington County Municipal Center, 383 Broadway Building B, Fort Edward, NY 12828.

Edwin Elmer Morse

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— Patricia Warner Roche, 87, of Salem, NY and Charlotte, NC, passed away on Saturday, October 20, 2018.  She was born April 25, 1931, in Omaha, Nebraska to the late Charles and Alice Warner and was the beloved wife of the late George L. Roche.
Patricia was attending the all-girls Barry College, a Catholic school in Miami, Florida, when she met the love of her life George on a train coming home for spring break. George was in the Navy at the time, but they stayed in touch through letters and were married a year later.  They ultimately spent 63 happy years together. Patricia was a wonderful mother to her ten children.

She joins two of her sons, Timmy and Jim, in heaven and is survived by George Roche (Sharon) of Wappingers Falls, NY, Erin Durkin (T.J) of Salem, NY, Dan Roche of Wells, VT, Bob Roche of Holyoke, MA, Jeanine Kiecana (Ron) of Asheville, NC, Denis Roche of Charlotte, NC, Brayton Roche of Charlotte, NC, Bonnie Sheppard (Nevin) of Clemmons, NC, in addition to loving grandchildren and great grandchildren. In addition, she is survived by her two sisters Marianne Loftus and Margaret Connolly.

Patricia Warner Roche loved to talk politics and stayed aware of the latest fashion trends after retiring from Brooks Brothers.  She will be greatly missed by all that knew and loved her. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Salem Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 360, Salem, NY  12865. The family says thank you to her friends at the Equinox Terrace in Manchester, VT for taking such good care of her. At the request of the family, services will be private.

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NORTH GRANVILLE, NY — Katherine May Linendoll, a resident of North Granville, New York and formerly of Salem, New York, and Shaftsbury, Vermont (Littlefield at that time) passed away Sept. 26, 2018 at the age of 92..

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— John W Allen, 96, of Schenectady, passed away at the Wesley Health Care Center in Saratoga Springs on Monday, August 6, 2018. Born in Salem, NY, he was the son of the late Elliott and Elizabeth (White) Allen.John served his country in the Army during World War 2. He was the owner and operator of Allen’s Confectionary in Schenectady. John was also employed for several printing companies around the area.

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