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Helen Marie Obituary

Helen Margaret Marie (Peg) was born in Schenectady, NY on February 14, 1955 and died peacefully at Kingsway Community on October 17, 2023. She was the daughter of Elizabeth Brownell Marie and Peter Marie, both of whom predeceased her. Her brother (Peter Jr.) died as an infant. She lived her life in Glenville, NY in the home where her parents raised her. Peg attended Burnt Hills High School and continued to serve as a Board Member of her Reunion Committee.

During High School, Peg spent every summer at Camp Jeanne d'Arc on Chateaugay Lake in the Adirondacks where she made many lifelong friends and created treasured memories. Recently, Peg attended the 100-year anniversary celebration of the Camp, and reconnected with many friends.

After graduating from high school, Peg worked in the bakery department of Price Chopper. She was a dedicated and highly valued employee, and increased her circle of friends through work.

For most of her adult life, Peg had a trailer home at Frosty Acres Campground, Schenectady, where she hosted annual family reunions that now provide cherished memories for her survivors.

Peg was a lifelong New York Yankees fan. She loved going to New York City with her dad and her Uncle Johnny to watch the Yankees play. After every trip, she regaled friends and family with stories from her trips.

Peg enjoyed spending time with her family (aunts, uncles, and cousins), especially to celebrate holidays. She always brought delicious dishes, especially her renowned mashed potatoes and her famous, festive desserts.

Peg's other interests included bird watching, making beautiful crafts that she gave to family and friends and being a proud Labrador dog owner. Her many dogs over the years became members of her family. Peg is survived by cousins Sandy Lombardi, Donna Snead, Alan Marie (Joyce), Mark Marie (Patti), Penny Kris-Etherton (Terry), Sheila Elfenbein, Ramona Swartz (Brad), Mary Jane Wheeler (Ray) and Diana Fox, and 17 second cousins. Peggy's cousins and friends thank the Kingsway Community staff for the exceptional care they provided during her final days.

Peggy will be remembered as a beloved family member and highly valued friend.

Calling hours will be held on Sunday, October 22, from 5 to 7p.m. at Daly's Funeral Home, 242 McClellan St., Schenectady. A funeral mass will be celebrated Monday at Immaculate Conception Church, Glenville at 10a.m., followed by burial in Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery, Schenectady.

You may pay your condolences online at www.dalyfuneralhome.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Daily Gazette Co. from Oct. 21 to Oct. 22, 2023.

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Mary E. Hunt

October 15, 2025

Peg proved that there are lots of ways to live a meaningful, connected, and loving life. I miss her but think of her when I use the glass she had made for her camp friends.

Mary E. Hunt

October 15, 2024

She is remembered fondly by camp friends. We treasure the glasses she gave us at the 100th celebration. Peg was a lovely friend.

Maeve

March 12, 2024

I only just found out about Peg's passing. I am so sad to hear this news. I knew Peg from Camp Jeanne d'Arc. She came to teach basket weaving when I was a camper. We stayed in touch briefly throughout the years and she made me the most beautiful basket that I'll always cherish. I am so grateful my path crossed with Peg's in this lifetime. I'll always remember her.

Debbie Capogna

October 22, 2023

I met Helen back the 60´s at Lincoln School. We both were deaf Hard of Hearing so we were in special Ed class. One time she came to my house for my birthday party. We were sitting down watching tv when the tv fell it landed on Helen foot(she didn´t get hurt). We would talk about this for a long time. We lost touch for many years till I went to her mom´s services. We met up a few times after this. She was a very sweet girl. Attach is a picture that was in newspaper of the both of us.

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