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Olaf Hausgaard Obituary

Hausgaard, Olaf "Sonny" VOORHEESVILLE Olaf (Sonny) Hausgaard, 76, (but always a kid at heart) passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Saturday, January 3, 2015. He is survived by his Beloved wife, Anne Hausgaard of Voorheesville and his four children, Lene Hausgaard, Elizabeth Countryman (Jeff), Olaf Christian Hausgaard (Alisa) and Eric Hausgaard (Andrea); Sonny was a very devoted grandfather to his grandchildren, Jason and Bryan Countryman, Emily, Marie and Jacob Hausgaard, Amber and Emily Drew and Becky Hausgaard. A Memorial Service will be held at B'nai Sholom, 420 Whitehall Road, Albany on Monday, January 5, 2015 at 2 p.m. A shiva minyan will be held on Monday and Tuesday evenings commencing at 7 p.m. at the Hausgaard residence in Voorheesville. In lieu of flowers, those wishing to remember Olaf in a special way may make a memorial contribution to B'nai Sholom Reform Congregation, The Friends of the Albany Public Library, 161 Washington Ave., Albany, NY 12110 or Planned Parenthood, 855 Central Ave., Albany, NY 12206. For directions or to leave a condolence message for the family, please visit, levinememorialchapel.com

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Published by Albany Times Union from Jan. 4 to Jan. 5, 2015.

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Gail Brown

January 22, 2015

Anne & Family - I am terribly sorry to hear about your loss. I was unaware that Olaf had passed away until a patron and one of your friends told me today at the library. I know that you will be surrounded by friends and family, which will be a great comfort during this time of bereavement.

Amy Lantry-Jue

January 8, 2015

Anne and Family, I am truly sadden to learn of your loss of Sonny. He was always a ray of sunshine where ever he went. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Douglas McCurdy

January 7, 2015

Liz, Jeff and the Hausgaard family:
My deepest sympathy for the loss of your father. Colleen and I lost our dad about 8 years ago and I know that a day doesn't go by that I don't think about him and know that Colleen feels the same way. We are always telling "dad" stories to each other and it does help us relive our memories of him. Always keep these fond memories of your father in your heart. My condolences to your mom.-Doug McCurdy class of 1980.

January 6, 2015

Lene,
sorry for your loss. sending prayers your way.

Maria Attura

Michelle Koesema

January 5, 2015

So sorry for your loss! Sonny touched so many lives and will be remembered in our hearts forever.
With Deepest Sympathies- Michelle and Dan Koesema

January 5, 2015

Dear Mrs. Hausgaard, Lene, Liz, Chris and Eric,
We are so sad to hear about Mr. Hausgaard. Our families have many great memories from back in the day. We can only imagine how difficult this time is for you all being the close family that you are! Know that your friends are here for you and thinking of you.
Dori and Todd Haines

January 5, 2015

Alisa and Chris
we are so sorry for your loss
Christine Morrissey

Bill and Mary Ellen ROGERS

January 5, 2015

Dear Anne and family,
We are thinking of all of you and sending our love and prayers!!!! Bill and Mary Ellen

Michelle Dragon

January 5, 2015

Sorry for your loss May you have peace knowing he is no longer in pain.

Heidi Bieg

January 5, 2015

Emily, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Vasiliki Volkwein

January 5, 2015

Dear Lene and family,
We are sorry to hear of Sonny's death but know you will find comfort in remembrances of happy times together. We have fond memories of you from our days living in Voorheesville and my teaching in the high school.
Kiki and Fred Volkwein
Stamford, CT

Jodi, Karl, and Ben

January 5, 2015

Anne and Family,
We are so saddened by the loss of Sonny. His love for you was so obvious - from the way Anne and Sonny lovingly poked fun at the other, yet were always nearby each other, to how proudly he spoke about his children and grandchildren. Our thoughts are with you.

January 5, 2015

Lene, Wishing you comfort in your time of sorrow. We love you. Linda, Chris and Carol.

Debra Curry

January 5, 2015

Dear Liz,
My sincerest condolences to you and all of your family on the loss of your father. My thoughts are with all of you at this time.

Darleen Smith

January 5, 2015

Anne & family, So sorry to hear of your loss. I hope that your happy memories will bring you peace. You are in my prayers.

Marie Marhan Dropkin

January 5, 2015

Dear Anne,
I'm so sorry to hear about Sonny's passing. You two had a special love. You & your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

January 5, 2015

Dear Lene, Prayers to you and yours on the celebration of your Dad.
Mark Bechard

Gayle Everitt

January 4, 2015

Liz and Family, I am sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers for you all.

Lawrence Rockefeller

January 4, 2015

We were so sadened to hear of Sonny's passing. He was always the first bright "sunny" smile at services, events, and our trip together to Israel. We'll miss his humor and enthusiasm at the Superbowl parties. Our love, thoughts, and prayers are with you and the entire family, Anne. May God give you comfort and peace and soothe your hearts with sweet memories of a dear and wonderful man.
- The Rockefeller family

Amy Marion

January 4, 2015

Liz, I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

January 4, 2015

Lene and family,
So sorry to hear about your Dad. Please know that our thoughts are with you.
Love, Jill & Bob Junco

Marjorie Morelli

January 4, 2015

Dear Lene, I'm so sorry to learn about your Dad's passing. I'm sending prayers your way today. Love, Margie Morelli

Lawrence Rockefeller

January 4, 2015

So so sadened to hear about the loss of Sonny. He was always the bright "sunny' face we'd see at services, events, and every morning on our trip to Isreal. We always had a great time at the superbowl parties that he and Anne hosted. We'll miss his warmth and friendship so very much. Our tears, thoughts, prayers, and love to Anne and the entire family. May God offer you peace, comfort, and sweet memories.
- The Rockefeller Family

January 4, 2015

Lene, So sorry to hear about your Dad. Our prayers are with you and your family. Love Linda and Mark Sperber.

Marty and Phil Teumim

January 4, 2015

Anne and family,
Words cannot express how shocked and sad we are. He was so full of life. How can he be gone?

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