Phyllis F. Croissant

LAKE LUZERNE Phyllis F. Croissant, of Mill Street, died suddenly Tuesday afternoon, July 15, 2008, at Saratoga Hospital. Born in Saratoga Springs, she was the daughter of Philip and Viola (Trimmer) Shayne. She attended school in Greenfield and was a graduate of Corinth High School. She had been employed at Cluett Peabody Shirt Factory in Corinth. She later worked as a home caregiver to the elderly in the area for many years. She enjoyed feeding the birds and ducks. Taking care of others was her vocation. She was a devoted and loving mother, grandmother and homemaker who truly enjoyed helping those in need. She was predeceased by a sister, Betty Wagner and a nephew, Tim Wagner. Survivors include her children, Dale Wood Jr. and his wife, Tammy, of Pawleys Island, S. C., Paula White and her husband, Patrick, of Hadley, Glenn Croissant and his wife, Shirley, of Hadley; her longtime companion, Michael Emery of Lake Luzerne; five grandchildren: Tanya Allen and her husband, Tim, Eric Wood, Brittany White, Shane White, Katerina Croissant; four great-grandchildren: Zachary Shippee, Dustin Shippee, Alexandrine Allen and Crystal Allen; one sister, Ada Eggleston of Hadley; one brother, Jack Shayne and his wife, Karen, of Greenfield Center; her former husband, Paul Croissant of Hadley; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Friends may call Thursday, (today), from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Brewer Funeral Home, Inc., 24 Church St., Lake Luzerne. Funeral services will be conducted 10 a.m. Friday, July 18, at the funeral home with the Rev. Flossie Gage Bates, officiating. Burial will be in Greenfield Cemetery, Greenfield Center. Contributions in Phyllis' memory may be directed to Hadley Luzerne Emergency Squad, P.O. Box 215, Lake Luzerne, NY 12846.