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Helen Hughes Obituary

Hughes, Helen "Tiny" CASTLETON Helen "Tiny" Hughes, 69, of Castleton passed away on Sunday, March 11, 2018, at St. Peter's Hospital, after a courageous battle with COPD. Born in Lansingburgh, she was a graduate of Columbia High School, East Greenbush. After high school, Helen worked for the New York Division of Criminal Justice Services. She worked for many years in the accounting department at Cluett, Peabody and Company. Helen especially enjoyed her job at Questar III BOCES. It was so important to her that students young and old succeed. Helen was a kind and caring person who will be missed by all who knew and loved her. Helen was predeceased by her parents, Helen McCormack and Clifford Dean. She is survived by her son, Michael Hughes of Wilmington, N.C.; daughter-in- law Haley; and grandchildren, Austin, Teaghan, Keeton and Jenson. Also her son, Scott Hughes of Newport Beach, Calif. Helen is survived by her companion of over 16 years, Volker Kuehnert. Calling hours will be held on Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m. followed by a celebration of Helen's life beginning at 7 p.m. in the John J. Sanvidge Funeral Home, Inc., 565 Fourth Ave. (at the corner of 115th Street in Lansingburgh) Troy. Burial will be private at the convenience of the family. Those who wish to make a contribution in lieu of flowers may donate to the American Lung Association, 418 Broadway, 2nd Floor, Albany, NY, 12207, in memory of Helen "Tiny" Hughes. Please express your online condolences by visiting sanvidgefuneralhome.com

Published by Albany Times Union on Mar. 14, 2018.
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Tiny was in my class at Columbia. I remember her smile and laugh.
Peace be with her.

Janice Robinson
Fromberg Montana

March 16, 2018

To: Michael,Scott,Haley, Austin, Teahan, Keeton, Jenson and Volker

From our loving and caring community of The
Spinney at Pond View in Castleton, we express to each of you our most sympathy on the passing of your Mom, Grandmother,mother-in-law and Heaven sent faithful friend and companion.

May you take comfort in knowing that Helen "Tiny" is now reaping the rewards of her lifelong goodness, kindness, generosity and her love for each of you will be alive forever in your hearts.

Please know our thoughts and prayers are with
with you and all of your family members during this time of sadness, sorrow and loss of such a persevering, persistent, determined
and courageous woman.

We will miss you Helen.

Karen Rogers

March 14, 2018

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