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Dorothy Hughes Obituary
Dorothy V. Hughes
Nov. 29, 1924 - Jan. 17, 2024
HUDSON FALLS - Dorothy V. Hughes, 99, formerly of Liberty Place, left this world on Wednesday, January 17, 2024.
Born on November 29, 1924, in Newark, NJ, she was the daughter of William E. and Florence (Enright) VanTassel.
Mrs. Hughes was the Secretary to Alaxander Miller, former Superintendent of schools for the Glens Falls City School District. She then became the Chief Clerk of the New York State Court System, serving Washington County until her retirement in 1991.
She was a member of the Hudson Falls United Methodist Church where she taught Sunday school for 17 years. She was also a member of the Hudson Falls Branch of the Glens Falls Hospital Guild. Mrs. Hughes was a former member of the Literacy Volunteers in Glens Falls. Her favorite charity work was serving meals at the Cornerstone Church of the Nazarene Soup Kitchen in Hudson Falls.
Mrs. Hughes' favorite enjoyment was tending to her flower garden and her family and the closeness they shared.
In addition to her parents, she is predeceased by her son, Paul A. Hughes and her brother, William F. VanTassell.
Survivors include her three sons: David D. Hughes of Hudson Falls, Robert E. Hughes of Fort Ann, Mark W. Hughes of Fort Ann; her sister, Irene Homer of Queensbury; ten grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Calling hours will be held on Saturday, January 27, 2024, from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. at Carleton Funeral Home, 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.
A funeral service will follow at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 27, 2024, at the funeral home.
Burial will take place at Pine View Cemetery in the spring.
The family suggests memorial donations be made to the United Methodist Church, 227 Main St., Hudson Falls, NY 12839.
Online condolences may be made by visiting www.carletonfuneralhome.net.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Dorothy Hughes
Jerry Mabb
January 26, 2024
Mrs Hughes was a great church friend to my Mom and Dad when they weren´t able to attend services.
Condolences to the family.
Rest in Peace
Christine Murphy
January 26, 2024
One of my favorite people. She always made me laugh; her family is great.
Dianne Godfrey
January 25, 2024
My deepest condolences on the loss of your beautiful mom,sister,gram/great gram...I knew her through our church and learned from her....She was such a dear lady and always made everyone feel like they were very important to her....
Melissa
January 23, 2024
Dot was our neighbor for about 15 years. Our cats used to visit her beautiful garden much to her annoyance. She was really great about it and we were sad when she moved away. My daughter also got to work with her at Fort Hudson and really cared for Dot. She was a wonderful spirit and will be missed.
Mary Cross
January 23, 2024
I first met Dot at the soup kitchen. We got to know quite a bit about our respective families and lives. I will miss our luncheons together. You are missed deeply. Mary Cross
Rose L Roberts
January 23, 2024
So many Good memories with this Great lady
Stacey Benson Doty
January 23, 2024
Dorothy was a wonderful lady . I will remember her as a Sunday school teacher with DaisyGoodrich at HFUMC and many years beyond. My sincere sympathies to her family.... "Well done good and faithful servant..."
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