Hugh R. Freeman

QUEENSBURY and VESTAL, N.Y. Hugh R. Freeman, 85, formerly of Vestal and most recently of Queensbury, passed away Monday evening, Oct. 22, 2007, at his home at Woodvale Avenue, Queensbury, from a brief illness. Born Aug. 14, 1922, in Corning, N.Y., he was the son of the late Alfred and Lorena (Watkins) Freeman. Following graduation from Union Endicott High School, Hugh enlisted in the U.S. Navy Oct. 14, 1942, being honorably discharged Oct. 20, 1945, earning rank as a motor machinist's mate second class. Hugh was proud to be a veteran and a "Navy man." He remained involved by being an active member of V.F.W. Post No. 1449 of Endicott, and a life member and past commander of American Legion Post No. 1700 of West Endicott. He was a member of the honor guard for the American Legion. He married Martha (Smith) April 12, 1944, and was a wonderful and devoted husband, father and grandfather. Hugh worked for GE in Johnson City as a quality control inspection planner, retiring after 32 years of dedicated service. Hugh and his wife moved to Queensbury April of 2007. Some of his greatest enjoyments included fishing, woodworking, reading and, above all, spending time with his family. He will be remembered for his stories about being in the Navy, his courage in the face of his illness, and singing songs to his wife, who he openly showed his affection toward, always holding her hand. Besides his parents, a stepmother, Glenna Freeman, who he was very close to, and three infant children, Carol, Judith, and Keith Freeman, and one brother, Kenneth Freeman, have all predeceased Hugh. Survivors include his loving wife of 63 years, Martha Freeman of Queensbury; two daughters, Cynthia Shelp and her husband, Paul, of Davenport, Fla., and Marcia McCormack and her husband, John, of Lake George; one grandson, Stephen Shelp of Davenport, Fla.; three stepgrandsons: Jason McCormack of Albany, Calif., Justin McCormack of Queensbury and Jonathan McCormack of Glens Falls; one brother, Bruce Freeman; also many nieces, nephews, cousins, many dear friends and his grand dog "Maggie." There will be no calling hours. Hugh has made an anatomical gift to Albany Medical College. A memorial service will be held Saturday, Nov. 3, at 2 p.m. at The Landing, 27 Woodvale Ave., Queensbury, with the Rev. Richard Weihing, pastor of the Queensbury United Methodist Church, officiating. The American Legion Post No. 1797 will perform a brief ceremony during the memorial service. Services in Endicott will be at the convenience of the family. Burial will be at Riverhurst Cemetery in Union-Endicott at the convenience of the family. Donations, in loving memory of Hugh, may be made to High Peaks Hospice, 286 Glen St., Glens Falls, NY 12801 or American Legion Post No. 1700, 302 Maple St, West Endicott, NY 13760. The family would like to extend a sincere thank you to the staff at High Peaks Hospice and the girls at Interim Health Services who took care of Hugh and became like family. Condolences may be e-mail-ed through www.bakerfun eralhome.com or mailed to Maynard D. Ba- ker Funeral Home, 11 Lafayette St., Queensbury, NY 12804.