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Lois Germain Obituary

Lois Wolcott Germain Ballston Lake Lois Wolcott Germain, 85, of Nolan Road, died on Tuesday, March 11, 2014 at the Ellis Hospital in Schenectady, NY. She was born on September 15, 1928 in Florida and was the daughter of the late Gerald and Vera Wolcott. Mrs. Germain was a graduate of New Lebanon High School and later attended nursing school. She had lived in Ballston Lake, NY since 1949 and worked as a librarian's aide at Stevens Elementary School for many years. She was full of joy and had a zest for life. She loved her flower gardens and she was an avid reader. Every winter she looked forward to spending happy times with her husband, family and extended family in Bonita Springs, FL. Lois deeply loved her family and friends and she will be dearly missed. She was the beloved wife of Malcolm R. Germain who she married on June 26, 1949; loving mother of Bruce R. (Cheryl) Germain of Ithaca, NY, Barry W. (Charlotte Sharky) Germain of Greenville, SC, David R. Germain of Scotia, NY and Steven W. (Barbara) Germain of Greenville, SC; caring sister of Leroy (Lil) Wolcott of New Lebanon, NY and the late Helen (William) Dennette; adoring grandmother of Shanna, Josh, Chelsea, Taylor, Beth, and Nate. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Funeral will be held on Saturday, March 15, 2014 at 3 p.m. from the Townley & Wheeler Funeral Home, 21 Midline Rd., Ballston Lake, NY. Lois' nephew, Rev. Alan Wolcott will officiate. Relatives and friends are invited and may call on Saturday, March 15, 2014 from 1 to 3 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home. Interment of her cremains will take place next week in Memory Garden's Cemetery, Colonie, NY. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718, or to the American Diabetes Association, 2 Pine West Plaza, Albany, NY 12205. With confidence, the family has placed their trust in the loving care of the Townley & Wheeler Funeral Home, 21 Midline Road, Ballston Lake, and they encourage you to view and leave messages on Mrs. Germain's Book of Memories at www.TownleyWheelerFH.com.

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Published by The Daily Gazette Co. on Mar. 12, 2014.

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Patti Southworth

March 15, 2014

Lois will be missed by many in this community. My thoughts and prayers are with her family during this difficult time.

Patti Sputhworth

March 15, 2014

Lois will be missed by many. My prayers are with her family.

March 13, 2014

My condolences to the family. We are told to "rejoice with those who rejoice; and to weep with those who weep." Ro 12:15; JF

March 12, 2014

I am sorry for the loss of Lois Germain. The loss of a dear loved one is a very difficult thing to go through. May the family find comfort in the words found at Jeremiah 29:11.

March 12, 2014

May the God of Comfort,comfort the family during your time of sorrow.

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