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Obituaries
Charlene J. Plude
HUDSON FALLS — Charlene Jean Plude, age 77, of Hudson Falls passed away on Sunday, January 8, 2023, at Glens Falls Hospital with her three daughters by her side. At the family’s request there will be a private service in the spring in Rutland, VT. Visit: www. compassionatefuneralcare.com
Jean Huber
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Jean Huber went into the arms of the Lord on January 11. A celebration of Jean’s life will be announced in the coming months. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Jean’s memory to a favorite charity of your choice. Visit: compassionatefuneralcare.com
Roswell Arthur Whitcomb, Jr.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Roswell Arthur Whitcomb, Jr. passed away peacefully January 4, 2023 at Saratoga Hospital. Roswell was born June 3, 1932 in Hillsboro, NH. He was predeceased by his wife of 37 years, Beverly, his son, Mark, and his parents, Doris and Roswell A. Whitcomb, Sr. He is survived by his daughter, Robin Whitcomb Macar, sister Melita Vonier (Bill), brother Lee Whitcomb (Hope), and three grandsons, Matthew Whitcomb Macar, Kevin Whitcomb Macar and Zachary Adams.
Roswell was a graduate of Hillsboro High School, NH and completed one year at the University of New Hampshire. He served four years in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War prior to his 30-year career with the FAA as an air traffic controller, the majority of which he served at Albany Airport.
After retiring, his avid interest in professional boxing led him to donate his time coaching youth and young adults at local boxing gyms, having boxed himself while in the Air Force. He also enjoyed Saratoga’s Thoroughbred Race Course and Harness Track, briefly co-owning a harness horse with his father in the mid-1960s.
During his younger years, Roswell was a talented swimmer and high board diver, excelling at the swan dive and double back flip. Those who knew him well especially appreciated his colorful storytelling abilities and his unusual talent for recalling and reciting many lengthy monologues and soliloquies from Shakespeare and other major works of literature.
His memorial and burial will be private. Online remembrances may be made at burkefuneralhome.com/ obituary/roswell-whitcomb-jr
Dustin Barnes, Sr.
MIDDLE GROVE — Dustin Barnes, Sr. passed away on January 13 at Saratoga Hospital. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, January 21st at Compassionate Funeral Care. Family and friends may call from Noon to 1:45 p.m. prior to the service. Visit: www. compassionatefuneralcare.com
Kimberly Squires
GREEENWICH — Kimberly Squires passed away on January 10 at home holding the hand of her lifetime love Rick DuFrain. There will be a celebration of life for Kimberly at a later date at the discretion of her son and spouse. There will be no calling hours. Visit: www. compassionatefuneralcare.com
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Frances Calhoun
BALLSTON SPA — Frances Calhoun passed away on Sunday, January 15 at Albany Medical Center. A graveside service was held on Thursday, January 19, 2023 at St. Peter’s Cemetery with Father Martin Fisher conducting the service. Visit: www. compassionatefuneralcare.com
Rose J. Brennan
SARATOGA SPRINGS and VERO BEACH, FL — Rose J. Brennan, 80, passed away on January 16, 2023.
Visitation will be at St. Clements Church, Saratoga Springs from 10 to 11 a.m. on Friday, January 20, 2023. A mass of Christian burial will follow. Interment will be private.
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Ellen Gilbert Leonard
Dear Ellen, how we will miss you, your warm beautiful smile, your incredible grace. Let me count the ways: musician, teacher, mentor, performer, collaborator, dancer, community organizer, leader, adventurer, dreamer, mother, sister, aunt, niece, cousin, and friend.
On November 29, 2022, Ellen Leonard 61, passed peacefully in her East Montpelier, VT home, held by her family and friends in love and song.
She was born in 1961 to Webb Leonard and Betty McGee in
Joanne Woodcock
BALLSTON SPA — Joanne Woodcock passed away January 13 at Glens Falls Hospital. A funeral service will be held at 6 p.m. on Friday, January 20th at Compassionate Funeral Care. Family and friends may call from 4 to 6 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home. Visit: www. compassionatefuneralcare.com
Vance Griffith
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Vance Griffith passed away peacefully at home on January 12, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. He was 82 years old. Funeral service was 1/19/2023 at Burke Funeral Home followed by burial in St. Peter’s Cemetery. Memorial donations to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (www.stjude. org). burkefuneralhome.com Burke & Bussing Burke & Bussing
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Belleville, NJ. The youngest of four children, she attended elementary and middle school in Saratoga Springs, and the Vershire School in Vermont. She graduated from Skidmore College.
Throughout the 1980’s and 90’s, Ellen taught music, singing, and almost any instrument, in Central Vermont schools. Ellen also taught private music lessons and MusicTogether to families with children ages infants to 5 years.
In 1999 Ellen opened the AllTogetherNow! Preschool, now a five-star school. For over 30 years, AllTogetherNow! was a place of celebration and creative learning that planted the seeds of song and spirit in generations of Central Vermont children.
Ellen always found a way to break free. There was a horse, then a motorcycle. When she turned 50, she traveled alone around Europe on a motorcycle and for the past 10 years, she has kept a sailboat moored ready to go on Lake Champlain. In 2016 she travelled to the Standing Rock Indian Reservation to participate in the Dakota Access Pipeline protests. Guided by her dreams, she worked for many decades with North of Eden Archetypal Dreamwork, co-facilitating workshops in this country and abroad.
She is survived by her children: Aaron Jones and partner Rachel Houseman, Santa Fe NM; Sophia LaPaglia and fiancé Andy Cofino, Los Angeles, CA; Aliza LaPaglia; her sister Dr. Randi Leonard Holmes and brother-in-law Dr. Doug Holmes, Raleigh, NC; sister Leigh Leonard Stallings, Saratoga Springs; brother Mark Leonard and sister-in-law Ginger Leonard, Princeton, NJ; her stepsisters, Heather Lund and Holly Ingersoll, St. Paul, MN, cousins, nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles across the country, and her beloved dog Lily.
She was predeceased by her birth parents, as well as her stepmother, Joan Leonard and stepfather, retired Skidmore professor, Dr. Philip West. She was also predeceased by her brother Justin.
Relatives and friends gathered to remember Ellen on December 2 in East Calais, VT. She was laid to rest in the Robinson Cemetery.
Christel DeNew
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Christel DeNew (Chrissy) peacefully passed away on January 9 at Saratoga Hospital. A memorial service will be held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Christel can be made to a charity of your choice. Visit: compassionatefuneralcare.com
John David Lynett
SARATOGA SPRINGS — John David Lynett, 77, passed away unexpectedly on January 9. Calling hours were held on Thursday, Jan. 19, at Burke Funeral Home in Saratoga Springs. Burial will be Friday, Jan. 20, at 10:30 a.m. in GBH Saratoga National Cemetery, Schuylerville. Remembrances may be made at burkefuneralhome.com Burke & Bussing Burke & Bussing
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