Alton "Paul" Chadwick

SOUTH GLENS FALLS Alton "Paul" Chadwick, 50, of Main Street, passed away at the Julie Blair Nursing Home on Monday, Dec. 3, 2007, following a short illness. Alton was born in Glens Falls, the son of Karl Lester and Ruth Doris (Porter) Chadwick, on July 10, 1957. He grew up in Lake George on Route 149 and graduated from Lake George High School. He entered the Army shortly after graduation and was injured while in training for war games. Upon his return, he married Wendy (Taft) Chadwick in 1987, and, though they divorced, they have remained best of friends to the end. In his younger years, Paul loved playing ice hockey as a goalie. He loved the outdoors and would collect anything. He enjoyed rooting for his beloved Giants and he had a passion for cooking. Survivors include his daughter, Angela Lyn Chadwick of South Glens Falls; his granddaughter, Avery Lyn Chadwick, also of South Glens Falls; his sister, Judith Mary (Chadwick) Baurle and her husband, Donald, of Glens Falls; a brother, William Karl Chadwick and his wife, Carole, of Lake George; a group of Angela's friends who were like daughters to him and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Friends and family may call on Friday, Dec. 7, 2007, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the M.B. Kilmer Funeral Home, 136 Main St., South Glens Falls. E-mail condolences may be sent at www.kilmers.com. A memorial service will take place on Friday, Dec. 7, at 7 p.m. at the funeral home with Regina Haag, pastor of Adirondack Friends Meeting, South Glens Falls, officiating. Burial will be in Gurney Lane Cemetery at the convenience of the family. Donations may be made in Alton's name to Fisher House, 113 Holland Ave., Albany, NY 12208, a facility providing lodging to families of veteran's who are being treated at VA Hospitals.