Jeanne A. Cramer

Jeanne Aurore Cramer, age 93, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and cherished memories. Born on July 3, 1931, in La Prairie, Quebec, Canada, to Eli Ralph Gagnon and Aurore Rose St. Hilaire Gagnon. Jeanne's journey began in a small town before her family moved to Cohoes, NY in 1938.
On January 1, 1950, she married the love of her life, Robert Francis Cramer from Waterford, NY.
Jeanne dedicated many years to her work for Robert and Ruth Wilson owners of Red's Restaurant in Malta, NY. Later her role as medical assistant for Doctor Russell Peacock spanned an impressive, 25 years and retired from there. Not one to rest, Jeanne went on to support her daughter Bev and son in law John at Talk of the Town Auction for a remarkable 43 years retiring only in March of 2025.
Jeanne's involvement in her community was exemplary, she was an active member of the Ballston Area Seniors and the Malta Seniors. She enjoyed her time at both, either playing cards with her sister Doris and her dear friends Rose and Pat or going on their senior trips.
An accomplished knitter and crocheter, Jeanne lovingly crafted numerous baby blankets and sweaters and hats for our friends' babies and crocheted slippers for her grandchildren and great grandchildren leaving them with tangible memories of her warmth.
Jeanne was a devout Catholic and was a member of St. Mary's Parish in Ballston Spa, NY and in her later years a member of St. Paul's Catholic Church in Rock City Falls, NY.
Jeanne was deeply loved by her family, living with her daughter Debra and son in law Jack in Rock City Falls, NY since June 28, 2011. Monday night family dinners were a treasured tradition, often bringing 12 together around the tables. Her granddaughter Evelyn affectionately called her "Nice Great Grammy" a title that reflected the deep bond they shared.
She enjoyed traveling and following their grandsons Josh and Jimmy's ice hockey teams driving with her husband across many states to watch and root on their Saratoga Youth Hockey, Troy Youth Hockey, Hudson Valley Community College and North Carolina State University teams. To say they were active with their families is an understatement as they put a lot of miles in.
After the passing of her husband, she continued to travel with her daughters and their husbands to Aruba and Puerto Rico along with many of their friends. She also continued to travel with her great grandchildren to baseball games, swimming meets, and more ice hockey games and was in Boston, Mass and Pittsburgh, PA. her last month of her life still climbing bleachers to cheer them on.
Jeanne is survived by her children Donald J. Cramer (Virginia) of Scotia, Debra M. Cottrell (Jack) of Rock City Falls, Beverly J. Stanislowsky of Ballston Spa, granddaughter Jennifer Boni (James) and their children Jacob and Ava, grandson Greg Cramer (Tracy Lee) and their children Camryn, Landon, and Jackson, grandson Joshua L. Cottrell (Katie Billa) and their children Evelyn Lee, Lilah Grace, and Graham Robert, grandson James L. Cottrell II, (Erin Older) and their children James L Cottrell III and Natalee Aurore, step granddaughter Jacqualine Mihal (Stephen), step great granddaughter Amber Priolo and her fiancé Jeff Perez, step great great granddaughter Amelia Ronca and her stepsisters Maddie and Faith Perez, her sister Doris Fredette, and many loving nieces and nephews.
Jeanne is predeceased by her husband Robert, parents Eli and Aurore Gagnon, son in law John H. Stanislowsky, Jr., and siblings Rosaire Gagnon (Edna), Alice Dewar (John), and Lea Kenton (Pat), and her brother in law Ronald Fredette.
Relatives and friends are invited to calling hours on Tuesday, May 27 from 5pm to 7pm at Armer Funeral Home, Inc., 39 East High Street, Ballston Spa. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated 10am Wednesday, May 28 at St. Mary's Church, Milton Avenue, Ballston Spa. Burial will follow in the Gerald BH Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, Duell Road, Schuylerville.
We want to give great thanks to Saratoga Hospital ICU unit staff and especially to Norm Bovee, PA and Jeanne's niece Michelle Little, RN Director. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in memory of Jeanne to the Saratoga Hospital Foundation, 211 Church St., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.
Jeanne's radiant smile, kind heart, and endless love will always be remembered by those fortunate enough to know her. May she Rest In Peace.