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Anna Fila Obituary

Fila, Anna S. ALBANY Anna (Stuart) Fila, 90, died on Monday, June 2, 2014 in the Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Hospital. Born in Drury Run, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Allen A. and Rose Elizabeth (Batdorf) Stuart. Anna was the widow of Richard Fila, who died in 1992. She leaves behind her loving family of daughters, Carol Anne Fila Carpenter (John E. Deyoe) and Frances F. Franke (Stephen); her son, Richard Fila (Christina); granddaughters, Maran Franke Person (Edward) and Kristin Franke (Michael Stalker); great-grandson, Maxwell Person; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband. she was predeceased by her aunt and uncle, Sally and George Stuart, who raised her after she was orphaned at a young age; her sister and brother-in-law, Elizabeth Bluhm and Dr. Phillip Bluhm, and her son-in-law, David R. Carpenter. Formerly of Williamsville, Anna received her R.N. from the Buffalo General Hospital School of Nursing. She was a member of the Cadet Nursing Corps when she met the love of her life and husband, Richard at a U.S.O. dance. Anna left the nursing profession to raise her family and always took great pride in the achievements of her children and grandchildren. Anna was a member of NSDAR Tawasentha Chapter and the Bethlehem Grange 137. She enjoyed crossword puzzles, gardening, family parties and being surrounded by loved ones. She was always eagerly anticipating the next family gathering. Anna was proud of her Scottish heritage, and wearing the family plaid. Funeral services will be held at 9:15 a.m., on Friday, June 6, 2014, from the Daniel Keenan Funeral Home, 490 Delaware Ave., Albany, thence to the Parish of Mater Christi, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Glenmont. Relatives and friends are invited and may also call at the funeral home on Thursday, June 5, 2014 from 4 to 7 p.m. The NSDAR Tawasentha Chapter and the Bethlehem Grange 137 will conduct services at 5:45 p.m. and 6 p.m. respectively on Thursday. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to the Community Hospice of Albany County, 445 New Karner Road, Albany, NY 12205 or NSDAR Tawasentha Chapter c/o 42 Park Ave., Cohoes, NY 12047. For online condolences, please visit danielkeenan funeralhome.com.

Published by Albany Times Union from Jun. 4 to Jun. 5, 2014.
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Richard & Chris and family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family today.

Frank & Maria Glodowski

June 6, 2014

Fran & Carol and your families. Frank and I would like to express our sympathy on the passing of your mother. We heard many good things from Christina about your Mother. May God comfort you at this time. May your Mom rest in peace. Frank & Maria Glodowski (Christina's Sister in Idaho)

June 5, 2014

Dear Richard and Family we are very sorry to hear about your loss and you are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Your Mom was always nice to me and she always talked to me over the years growing up in school and she will be truly missed.

Bob and Debbie

Bob Gantz

June 4, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

June 4, 2014

Rich and family, I am so very sorry for your loss. I remember your Mom well from the hours and hours I spent in your house during high school. She was a special person and raised a wonderful son (daughters too, I am sure but I don't know them). Sending a big hug. I know she will be missed. In the Jewish tradition we say: Zichrona Livracha - may her memory be a blessing. Best regards, Lisa

Lisa Freedman

June 4, 2014

MOM, you and our wonderful memories will always live on in our hearts. We will take great comfort just knowing that we now have a special guardian angel watching over us.
Love, Carol Anne

Carol Anne Carpenter

June 4, 2014

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

CAROL CARPENTER

June 4, 2014

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