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John Coon Obituary
August 27, 1951 - December 25, 2025
LAKE GEORGE - John E. Coon, 74, of Woodchuck Hill Rd., passed away Thursday, December 25, 2025 with his loving wife by his side.
Born in Glens Falls on August 27, 1951, he was the son of Owney Richard and Ethel Bergen (Shaw) Coon.
He graduated from Glens Falls High School and also earned Vocational Training.
On November 5, 1977, he married Cynthia Crandall in Glens Falls. He was an avid outdoorsman and loved being outside fishing, hunting, gardening, and traveling with his wife, spending time with his children, grandchildren, and great grandchild and even just working in the yard with his dogs and chickens. He was part of the simple chores of outdoorsman spirit.
John was an Employee for Verizon with 46 years of exceptional service and dedication. He was predeceased by his son, John Coon III; sisters, Laura Suttle, Barbara George, and Doris Braswell; and brothers, Owney B. Coon, and William Coon.
Left to cherish his memory include his beloved wife of 48 years, Cynthia; his two children, Patrina (Jeff) Leland, and Eric (Sue) Coon; eight grandchildren, Nathalie (Zack) Duckett, Jeanette (Seth) Coon, Madilynn (Riley) Leland, Kaylee (Josh) Coon, Olivia (Connor) Leland, Coleman Leland, Caleb Strayer, and Caden Strayer; great-grandson, Beckham Duckett and Josh's daughter, Adalynn; a sister, Shirley (Lee) West; a brother, Robert (Sue) Coon; sister-in-law, Lee (William) Coon; as well as many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
A memorial service will take place at Vantage Pointe Church, 543 Ridge Road, Queensbury, NY 12804 on Tuesday, January 6, 2026. Memorial Service will start at 6 p.m. with fellowship and dinner to follow, where we will celebrate John's wonderful life.
Donations in Johns memory may be mailed to the C. R. Wood Cancer Center at Glens Falls Hospital, 102 Park Street, Glens Falls, NY 12801, or Dana Farber, 450 Brookline Ave. Boston, MA 02215-5450
Condolences and floral bouquets may be sent directly to Vantage Pointe Church, or through:
www.bakerfuneralhome.com
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Brian Simpson
January 6, 2026
Sorry for your loss.
I’m one of Eric’s coworkers.
Claire Cooney
January 5, 2026
Dear Cindy, I am so sorry to hear of John’s passing. He sat in front of me in homeroom all through high school and was always kind and funny. It was wonderful seeing you both at boomerfest and past reunions. My heartfelt condolences to you and your family. Hugs, Claire
Joan buckley
January 4, 2026
Cynthia, I am so sorry to hear of John's passing. I always considered him a great guy and very kind man.
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Jayme Potter Harvey and David Harvey
January 4, 2026
So sorry to hear of John´ s passing may your many wonderful memories sustain you
Sandy (Columbetti) Williams
January 3, 2026
Cindy, So sorry to hear of John's passing thoughts and prayers for you and your family.
Nancy A Culver
January 3, 2026
Cindy - I am so sorry for you and your family's loss of such a good man. I'm glad we had the chance to talk at the last get together. Thinking of all of you and sending love and light.
Liz Dedman Skinner
January 3, 2026
Cindy and family, I am so sorry to hear that John passed away. I always enjoyed catching up with you two at our class reunions. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. Sending you love from Delaware.
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Michael Palmer
January 3, 2026
What an awesome man; RIP John
Sherri Sherman
January 3, 2026
So sad to hear of John's passing! He was such a nice guy & great neighbor to have on the hill! My sincere condolences to all the family.
Colleen Davis
January 2, 2026
Dear Cindy, we are so saddened to read of John’s passing. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. May your beautiful memories bring you comfort and peace. Colleen and Jack
Andrea Bahr
January 1, 2026
My condolences to your family,John.I worked as an operator at 314 Glen and moved to take a job in Syracuse.When I retired, I came home to Glens Falls.
Bernadette Fish
December 31, 2025
Love John! He and Cindy were a big part of Hague. They gave us students so much with concerts at SPAC, picnics etc. Cindy was the go to for haircuts.
Kristine Magee
December 29, 2025
So many great memories! The world is a better place because of you. Thanks so much for your fatherly support and keeping me in check at work. My heart goes out to the family.
Kristy and Patrick Macey
December 29, 2025
Uncle John - No words can ever express how much you were loved. I have many memories filled with laughter and love thanks to you. If I really wanted to get into some trouble I knew who to contact. You have been much more than an uncle to me and more like a father thank you can’t cover how much I needed and appreciated you for all you have done for me. The Fourth of July will never be the same. Now I will take care of Cindy like promised. I miss and love you so much. Love forever Kristy and Patrick
Susan Balfour
December 28, 2025
Sorry for John’s passing. I’m glad you were able to enjoy so many wonderful things in life together. Praying for you peace at this difficult time.
Judy Powers
December 28, 2025
May God bless your family in this time of sorrow. Rest in Peace John
Bill Duell
December 28, 2025
Every time I went to take care of Cindy ‘s Longarm I always enjoyed talking with John about our passions in life. He will be missed.
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