Constance Lee "Connie" Monroe

WARRENSBURG Constance "Connie" Lee Monroe, 60, of Marion Avenue, Warrensburg, passed away at 4 p.m., Wednesday, May 28, 2008, at Glens Falls Hospital, from complications due to a longtime illness. Born Jan. 4, 1948, at Glens Falls Hospital, she was the only child born to Joyce J. (Robillard) and the late Frederick "Don" Jackson. Connie graduated from Queensbury High School, Class of 1965. From 1980 until her retirement in 2000, she was employed by the New York State Department of Transportation, where she met her husband, Gene. They were married Feb. 19, 1983 and resided in Warrensburg for the next 25 years. With a love for all animals, big and small, Connie had a lifelong passion for horses, which included competitive horseback trail rides, showings and barrel racing. She also enjoyed cooking and gardening. Her father predeceased Connie. Survivors include her husband, Eugene Monroe, of Warrensburg; her mother, Joyce Jackson, of Warrensburg; one daughter, Kelly Vincent, and her husband, Michael, of Clifton Park; one son, Kevin Monroe, his wife, Cheryl, and their two children, Tyler and Kayla Monroe, all of Fort Ann; one aunt, Lillian McDonnell, of Fort Edward; also several nieces, nephews, cousins, as well as many dear friends. At Connie's request, memorial services will be privately held with the Rev. Pattie Girard, pastor of Trinity United Methodist church in Wilton, officiating. Burial will also be private and at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations, in loving memory of Connie, may be made to the SPCA of Upstate N.Y., 588 Queensbury Ave. Queensbury, NY 12804. For more information, please visit www.myowncarnival.com/spca/donate.html. Condolences may be e-mailed through www.bakerfuneralhome.com or mailed to Maynard D. Baker Funeral Home, 11 Lafayette St., Queensbury, NY 12804.