Alice E. O'Sick

GLENS FALLS Alice E. O'Sick, 76, of Nelson Street, Glens Falls, passed away at her home early Tuesday morning, Oct. 16, 2007, surrounded by her loving family. Born June 24, 1931, in Queensbury, she was the daughter of the late George and Susie (Waldron) Brown. Following graduation from Glens Falls High School, Alice worked at various places, most recently at Hansen's Appliance and Laundry in Glens Falls. Above all, her family was most important to her along with helping anyone in need. She married Joseph M. O'Sick on Oct. 27, 1951, and although they divorced, they remained friends. Her enjoyments included garage sales, shopping, watching CNN and Court TV, caring for others and looking forward to visits from her grandchildren. Besides her parents and her former husband, Joseph O'Sick, her namesake, aunt Alice LeBrun predeceased her. Survivors include three daughters: Joanne Stannard and her husband, Fred, of Warrensburg, Pam Mills of Glens Falls and Susan Cambra and her husband, Malcolm "Mac," of Palm Bay, Fla.; one son, Patrick O'Sick and his fiancée, Ann Cutter, of Glens Falls; seven grandchildren, who affectionately referred to her as gramma, kitty gramma, gigi, and mimi, Allison Stannard Mays and her husband, Christopher, of Raleigh, N.C., Stephanie Mills Normandin and her husband, Philip, of Glens Falls, David Mills and his companion, Jennifer Parent, of Glens Falls, Jessica Stannard and her companion, Danny McTague, of Warrensburg, Eric Mills of Glens Falls, Meaghan Cambra of Palm Bay, Fla., and Patrick O'Sick II of Glens Falls; four great-grandchildren: Jack A. Normandin, Zachary and Tyler Quinn Mays, and Chloe A. Mills; two brothers, George Brown Jr. and his wife, Helen, and Frank Brown and his wife, Carol, all of Glens Falls; also several nieces, nephews, cousins, and many dear friends, as well as her beloved cat, "Max." At Alice's request, there will be no calling hours. A memorial service will be held Thursday, Oct. 18, at 11 a.m. at the Maynard D. Baker Funeral Home, 11 Lafayette St., Queensbury, with the Rev. Flossie Gage Bates, chaplain of High Peaks Hospice, officiating. Burial will follow at Bay Street Cemetery, Glens Falls. Donations in loving memory of Alice may be made to High Peaks Hospice, 286 Glen St., Glens Falls, NY 12801. The family would like to extend a sincere thank you to the staff at High Peaks Hospice, Ridge Street Fire and Rescue Squad, Empire Ambulance Service, Warren County Public Health nurses, and best friends, Joyce Close, Barb Cutler, Anna Hansen, Evelyn Keays and Melody Allen, who would often check in on Alice. Condolences may be e-mailed through www.bakerfunera lhome.com or mailed to Maynard D. Baker Funeral Home, 11 Lafayette Street, Queensbury, NY 12804.