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Elizabeth Rescott Obituary

Rescott, Elizabeth "Ellie" C.
RENSSELAER - Elizabeth "Ellie" C. Rescott, 90, died Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at her residence, after a long illness.
Born and raised in Amsterdam, Netherlands, Ellie was the daughter of the late Gerard Hoenderop and Helena Roomer Hoenderop. She was a travel consultant for Lindbergh Travel in Amsterdam, Holland, where she met and married the love of her life, the late John L. Rescott, in 1955.
They resided in West Sand Lake, N.Y., where they raised their children. She most recently lived in Rensselaer, N.Y.
Ellie was a member of Sand Lake Baptist Church and the Rensselaer Senior Center, where she volunteered as a tax counselor. She loved doing crafts, spending time with her family and working in her gardens. Ellie enjoyed line dancing with John.
She leaves a son, J. Chris (Mary) Rescott, Va.; two daughters, Deborah (Richard) Cretaro, East Greenbush, N.Y., and Tammy L. (Peter) Carbone, Pa.; 12 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by great-granddaughter, Gracelynn Elizabeth; and two sisters, Tillie Couzy and Gertruida P. Warner.
Relatives and friends may call at the DeGraaf-Bryce Funeral Home, Inc., 4392 N.Y.-150, West Sand Lake, on Friday, August 8, 2025, from 10-11 a.m., with a funeral service to follow at 11 a.m.
Interment will be in Elmwood Cemetery, West Sand Lake.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in memory of Elizabeth C. Rescott to The Community Hospice (Gift Processing Center), 310 S. Manning Blvd., Albany, N.Y. 12208, whose staff cared for Mom like family.
We recommend using the brycefuneralhome.com website to share or send condolences, light a candle, view videos or for service directions.

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

Published by Albany Times Union on Aug. 3, 2025.

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Sue Glaude

August 18, 2025

Debbie, Tammy & Chris. I am so very sorry for your loss. Your families will be in my prayers.

Karen Jensen

August 6, 2025

I am so sorry for your loss. I have been thinking of your mom a lot and tried to reach out. Mom always looked forward to her visits and would sit for hours talking and drinking coffee. You were able to have her in your life for 90 years. What a blessing. Love to all of you.

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