GLENS FALLS ---Ned T. Spaulding “Tom” passed away January 5, 2025, at the age of 78, surrounded by family and friends.
Born November 9, 1946, in Ticonderoga, New York, Tom attended and graduated Crown Point Central School before graduating with a degree in forestry from Paul Smith’s College. In 1967, he married Donna Margaret Ross of Crown Point. The young couple moved to Newcomb where he worked as a surveyor for Finch Pruyn before moving to the Hamlet of Wadhams in the town of Westport, where he purchased and ran the AGWAY store for 30 years. Tom and Donna had many close friends in Wadhams, Westport, and Crown Point. After retirement they moved to Glens Falls to be closer to their daughter and son.
Over the years he served as a member of three volunteer fire departments: Wadhams, Crown Point, and Bay Ridge. He enjoyed the outdoors and was an avid hunter and fisherman. He was also a Yankees fan.
Ned was predeceased by his mother, Nora; father, Edgar; brothers, Herbert and Harold; and sister-in-law, Ruth.
He is survived by his wife Donna; daughter, Trisha; son Dean; four grandchildren, Owen, Eva, Fiona, and August; sister, Nancy (Steve); sister-in-law Nancy; son-in-law, Brian; and several nieces and nephews.
Calling hours are from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, January 10, 2025, at Baker Funeral Home, 11 Lafayette Street, Queensbury, NY 12804.
A memorial service will follow at 5 p.m. at the funeral home.
He will be laid to rest in Wadham’s Riverside Cemetery at a later date.
In loving memory of Ned contributions may be made to High Peaks Hospice, 1247 Dix Ave, Hudson Falls, NY 12839.
Condolences and floral arrangements may be sent directly to Baker Funeral Home, or through www.bakerfuneralhome.com.
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