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Albert Horner Obituary

Horner, Albert "John" WATERFORD, N.Y. Albert "John" Horner, 86, of Lower Newtown Road, died Monday, October 13, 2008 at Ellis Hospital. Born on November 29, 1921 in Mechanicville, where he lived most of his life. He worked in supply services at the Watervliet Arsenal for 38 years, retiring in 1985. He was a U.S. Army World War II veteran. He enjoyed playing horse shoes and carpentry. He built his own home and was always available to help others. He was predeceased by his son, Paul Horner who died in 2000; sister, Evelyn Spohn; brothers, William and Thomas Horner Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Wilma Vredenburg; his children, Joyce (Robert) Simmons Jr. of Schaghticoke, Steven (Michele) Horner of Waterford, Jill (Andrew) Morgan of Mechanicville; his grandchildren, Amy (David) Daigle, Robert Simmons III, Paul Horner, Kevin Morgan, Melanie DeLair; his great-grand-children, Samantha, Casey and Derek. Services at the convenience of the family. Memorials contributions to be made to Parkinson's Disease Foundation. Funeral Home Arrangements are by DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, Mechanicville.

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Published by Albany Times Union on Oct. 14, 2008.

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JILL & ANDY MORGAN

October 22, 2008

Dad, I miss you so much!!!!! You are the best Dad ever that anyone could have possibly hoped for. I am so thankful and blessed you are my Dad. I wish you did not have to have been stricken with parkinson's disease, which caused you to get pneumonia and not able to recover. It is so unfair. You were the best provider and strong hard worker for us four kids of your's. You were so strong and such a fighter until the end when God finally put his arms around you and said "Come with Me" to help keep you from suffering any longer. It was horrible seeing you have to suffer the last couple of weeks. You tried so hard to stay with us here. I am so proud of you!!! We all are proud of you and wish we could have found a cure for you to still be here with us. I know how hard it was on You and Mom when your oldest son Paul passed away from bone cancer 12/31/2000, our brother, you both never stopped crying. You can now be with Paul again and you both are fully healed now in Heaven, thanks to God that stopped you from suffering here. I hope You and Paul are playing horseshoes like you both loved to do. I used to love playing horsshoes with you too Dad, we both would get double ringers at camp at sacandaga lake. Give our love to all our relatives and friends in Heaven with you. Through your guidance and Mom's you both made us kids have such big hearts and taught us to treat others the way we would want to be treated. We know you loved us from the bottom of your heart fully and totally and we all love you from the bottom of our hearts fully and totally too. We promise to take good care of Mom, like we helped her take good care of you. Don't be too sad Dad, because we will be together again someday soon, God willing. XXX-OOO these are hugs and big smooches from me. I LOVE YOU ALWAYS AND FOREVER DADDY, YOUR BABY GIRL, JILLYBEANS. I LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU MORE THAN WORDS CAN EVER SAY. TILL WE'RE TOGETHER AGAIN, YOU ARE ALWAYS IN MY HEART. ANDY SENDS ALL HIS LOVE FOREVER TOO!!!!!

Terry & Lee Walsh

October 17, 2008

Wilma, Steven, Michelle, Jill, Mary and all our friends in the Horner family.

We are so sorry to hear of your loss. We have such fond memories of John throughout the years. He was always there for his family whenever they needed help. He set the example of what a good father and grandfather should be. May he rest in peace.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and wish we could be there to express our sympathy in person.

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Terry & Lee Walsh

Leann Nacy

October 15, 2008

To the Family of Albert John Horner, I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one, You are in my thoughts and prayers. Please accept my condolences.

Leann Nacy

October 15, 2008

To the family of John Horner, My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you.

Pam Sadlowski

October 14, 2008

Jilly, My thoughts and prayers are
with you and your family. If you
need anything dont hesitate to
give me a call.
Pam & Family

Julie Konifka

October 14, 2008

Jill & Family, I am so sorry for your lost. He was a wonderful man. All of you are in my prayer's and thought's. If there's anything I can do, please let me know.

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