Nancy M. Follett

Nancy M. Follett obituary

Nancy M. Follett

Nancy Follett Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Philip J. Brendese Funeral Home on Dec. 2, 2025.
VALATIE Nancy M. Follett, 78, of Knollwood Dr. and formerly of Schuylerville, passed away Sunday November 30, 2025 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady. Born and educated in Cohoes she was the daughter of the late Ralph Sage Sr. and Leatrice Daus Sage.

Before her retirement Nancy was employed at Saratoga Hospital. Prior to that she was a Home Health Aide.

She enjoyed spending time with her family and reading. She loved the Lord and faced her cancer with grace.

Nancy was the widow of Charles M. Follett who died in 2005. She is survived by her beloved daughter, Holly Carbone (James) of Valatie and her siblings, Ralph Sage Jr. of Niskayuna, Linda Loya of Johnsonville, Joyce Kelly of Brunswick, Diane Garner of Troy and Rick Daus of Schuylerville. She was the proud grandmother of Marisa and Vincent Carbone. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be Friday at 10 am at Philip J. Brendese Funeral Home, 133 Broad St. (Rte. 32), Waterford. Interment will follow in Gerald BH Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery.

Relatives and friends may visit at the funeral home on Thursday from 5-7 pm

Those who wish may make memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society at: www.donate.cancer.org

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

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Carolyn Whittaker

December 3, 2025

I am so sorry to hear this! Nancy was such a sweet, gentle, beautiful lady and I will miss seeing her! My condolences to Holly and the rest of the family.

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