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Anna Gaylord Obituary

Gaylord, Anna J. (Hoffay) DELANSON Anna J. Hoffay Gaylord, 64, of Barton Hill Road, died suddenly Friday, April 9, 2010. Born in Troy, she was daughter of Cora J. Bonesteel Hoffay and the late Richard William Hoffay and wife for 45 years of James A. Gaylord. She was raised in West Sand Lake, resided in Delanson for the past 44 years and loved to winter in Zephyr Hills, Fla. She was a graduate of Averill Park High School class of 1964. Mrs. Gaylord was a homemaker. She was a member of 4-H, a board member of the Schenectady County Cooperative Extension and a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in West Sand Lake. She enjoyed bowling for many years and did knitting for seniors, shut-ins and children. Survivors in addition to her husband and mother include a son, Richard A. (Marci) Gaylord of Schoharie; a daughter, Jennifer A. (James) Daly of Wilton; three grandchildren, Jared and Ian Daly and Gillian Gaylord; three brothers, William H. Hoffay of West Sand Lake, Robert D. (Janet) Hoffay of West Sand Lake and John R. Hoffay of North Hampton, Mass.; a sister, Martha H. (Peter) Plante of Walnut Creek, Calif.; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be held Friday at 11 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, Route 150, West Sand Lake. Relatives and friends may call at the DeGraaf-Bryce Funeral Home, Inc., 4392 Route 150, West Sand Lake on Thursday from 4-8 p.m. Interment will be in Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, West Sand Lake. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in memory of Anna J. Gaylord to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, P.O. Box 650309, Dallas, TX 75265-0309 or Trinity Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 419, West Sand Lake, NY 12196. For a private family guest book and service directions, visit www.brycefh.com

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Published by Albany Times Union on Apr. 13, 2010.

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Amy Barber

April 22, 2010

To my friend - always in my heart.

April 19, 2010

Hoffay Family

Our hearts are sadden by the loss of Anna. She was our classmate at Averill Park and a long time relative and friend.
She was one of the strongest women we knew.

Sincerely, Carol and Harry Fleming

Gloria Wollseiffen

April 17, 2010

Jim and family,

So sorry, we'll all miss her.

Honey and family

Bob, Shelley, Eric Wollseiffen

April 17, 2010

We are so very sorry for the loss of Annie. She was a special person. We will always cherish the memories we have of your visits to Rhode Island. Our prayers are with you and your family. All our love.

April 17, 2010

Dear Jimmy and Family,
Our hearts go out to you during your time of grief. We have so many happy memories of Anna at family gatherings gone by that we will cherish always. Her kindness to my mom,(Gloria) will always be appreciated. Her stories and jokes brought smiles to us all. We will miss her terribly. Take Care Jimmy, remember the door is always open in RI. So sorry for you loss. Love, Bob and Gretchen Brunelle, Rockville, RI

John Wollseiffen

April 15, 2010

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Annie always made my coming home to see my Mom (Gloria) special when she visited. Memories of those family functions when they came to Rhode Island will last forever in my heart. Take care Jimmy, I'm so sorry.

Erin Wollseiffen

April 15, 2010

I send my deepest condolences. I feel like it was just the other day, Annie and Jimmy were at my College Graduation, or visiting us here in RI. My love to the whole family. She will always have a Big Special place in my heart. I Miss You Annie!! You and your emails, and stories whenever I saw you! LOVE YOU!!

Colleen Allen

April 15, 2010

To the Hoffay Family

I was so surprised and upset to hear about Anna. I was just talking about her to friends. I was saying that I went to school with a girl from K-12 who ate peanut butter and jelly sandwiches everyday and just loved them. I am so sorry for your loss. I have great memories of Anna and your farm.

Susan Puckett

April 14, 2010

Please know my thoughts and prayers are with each of you. Anna brought such sunshine and happiness to everyone around her.

Leanie Bayly

April 14, 2010

Dear Hoffay Family: Cora, Martha, Will, Bob & John:

Our families have always embraced each other and walked side by side through thick and thin. Please know we stand beside you now, as you grieve for Annie.

Love Always,
The "Poppa George" Bayly Family, Poestenkill, NY

Edwin Wehnau

April 13, 2010

Cora, Bill, Bob and Family,
I'm so sorry to read of your loss! Please know You are in my thoughts and prayers during this time! God Bless You All!

Steve Oliver

April 13, 2010

To the Hoffays, Cora, Bill, Bob, John, Martha & the Gaylord family:
Please accept our condolences. May the memories of your good times with Anna carry you through these difficult days.
Steve Oliver

L.A. Insurance Agency, inc.

April 13, 2010

Dear Cora, Bill, Bob and family,
We are sorry to hear of your loss. May time help ease your pain and your memories live on forever. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

~Lou, Matt, Heather & Christine

Noreen Stohrer

April 13, 2010

Cora, Jim, Bill, Bob, John and Martha and the entire Hoffay Family,
I am so sorry to learn of Annie's passing. She will live on in your memories. I will always remember her for the beautiful things that she made and her kind heart.
God Bless,
Noreen Dahl Stohrer

Doug & Nancy Kelley

April 13, 2010

Cora, Bill, Bob, John and Martha & all the Hoffay family:

We were so very sorry to hear of Annie's sudden passing. Erin has been keeping us up-to-date. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time and accept our deepest condolences.

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