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Martha Fitzgerald Obituary

SILVER BAY Martha W. Fitzgerald, 71, of Lake Shore Drive, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2007, at the Glens Falls Hospital. Born in Ticonderoga, June 20, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Walton and Helen (Bora) Wallace. Mrs. Fitzgerald was a lifelong resident of Silver Bay. She was a 1955 graduate of Hague Central School and a graduate of Albany Business College. She has been the owner and operator of the Northbrook Cottages of Silver Bay since 1957. She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Martin H. Fitzgerald. They were married on Oct. 27, 1956. She is also survived by one daughter, Deborah F. Manning and her husband, Michael, of Silver Bay; one son, Martin H. Fitzgerald II and his wife, Heidi, of Silver Bay; a sister-in-law, Kaley Wallace of Milford, Pa.; and four grandchildren, Kaley Manning, Carney Manning, Nicholas Fitzgerald, and Michael Fitzgerald and many nieces and nephews. A graveside service will take place on Friday, Nov. 16, at 1 p.m. at the family plot of the May Memorial Cemetery of Hague. The Rev. Marjorie J. Floor will officiate. Donations in her memory may be made to the C.R. Wood Cancer Center at Glens Falls Hospital, 102 Park St., Glens Falls, NY 12801. Arrangements are under the direction of the Wilcox & Regan Funeral Home of Ticonderoga.

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Published by Post-Star on Nov. 15, 2007.

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Lynn &Pat Stote

November 18, 2007

Our sincere condolences to Blackie and the family. She was always with a smile and loved sitting on the porch overlooking the lake-I will miss her greeting "Hi Stokes" - She was another person that made the Hague city area a great place to visit and enjoy!! She will be missed!

Mary Maher

November 17, 2007

Dear Mr.Fitzgerald,Fritz,& Martin,

Your mom (wife) will be in our thoughts & prayers. It has been a long time, but I remember what a great person she was. I'd love to hear from you, Fritz!

Best Wishes,
Mary Maher & Chelsey Gebo

Rich & Noelle McCrum

November 16, 2007

So sorry to learn about Martha's passing. She was a kind and loving wife,mother and friend.

Carole Potter

November 16, 2007

Blackie and family, I have many fond memories of the good old days when we got together and laughed. Martha will be missed by so many. She is ,however, in a painfree place now.

Donna Denton/Clarke

November 16, 2007

Blackie, Debbie, Martin and families:

Sorry for your loss. May happy memories help with your sorrow. If there is anything I can do please let me know.

Joan & Joe Wilson

November 16, 2007

Blackie, and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. May time help heal your sorrow, and your hearts be filled with wonderful memories.
Joe & Joan Wilson

Cyndee Davis

November 15, 2007

Dear Blackie,
My deepest sympathy and caring thoughts go to you and your family. The short time I knew Martha only made me realize how much I would have loved to have known her for a much longer time.

Jill Stull

November 15, 2007

Blackie,Debbie,Martin and family, my heart goes out to all of you. Martha always had a smile and warmth for everyone. I'm so sorry for your loss.

Robert and Jane DeLarm

November 15, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Martha was a wonderful lady and will be missed dearly. We are so sorry for your loss.

Jeffrey Plass

November 15, 2007

for 35 years martha was like a second mother to me. she meant (and still means) so much to so many people. planet earth just got that much less loving, friendly and caring. she was a splendid human being. my deepest sympathy to Blackie, Debbie, Marty & all affiliated parties. we're all going to miss her.

Upstate Agency

November 15, 2007

To Blacky and the entire Fitzgerald family,

You are in our thoughts and prayers. We are so sorry for your loss. God Bless.

The Upstate Agency Family

Wilma Ryan

November 15, 2007

Dear Blackie, Debbie and Family. I am so sorry to read about the death of my friend Marty in the Paper this AM. A great family person who will be sadly missed by all. Remember the good things and cherish them forever

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