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Deanna Loucks Obituary

Loucks, Deanna B. DELMAR Deanna B. Loucks, 72, of Delmar died on Tuesday, December 21, 2010, at St. Peter's Hospital. Born in Albany on November 25, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Winifred Scoons and William Blodgett. She was predeceased by her stepfather, H. Kenneth Geurtze, her son, William Kenneth Loucks, and her siblings Shirley (Manuel) Junco and Ronald Blodgett. She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Howard Loucks; a son, Curtis Loucks (Jennifer L. Burke) of Saugerties; a daughter, Vicki Foster (Scott) of Jacksonville, Fla.; a granddaughter, Rebecca Loucks, of Saugerties; siblings, Lois (Nick) Perrele of Peekskill, Joan (Red) Plummer of Delmar, Margie Taylor of Acushnet, Mas., Bobbie (Jack) Broader of Voorheesville, Kenneth Geurtze (Linda Kaplan) of Albany; and numerous nieces and nephews. Deanna enjoyed doing volunteer work with the Bethlehem Senior Services and spending time with her family and many friends. The family would like to thank the Delmar Rescue Squad for the excellent service provided during their times of need and a very special thanks to her physicians, Anthony Cagino and Grahame Fitz for their long-term support and outstanding care. Relatives and friends are invited to call on Sunday from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Applebee Funeral Home, 403 Kenwood Ave., Delmar. A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Bethlehem Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Bethlehem Senior Services, 445 Delaware Ave., Delmar, NY 12054 or the Delmar Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 337, Delmar, NY 12054.

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Published by Albany Times Union from Dec. 23 to Dec. 26, 2010.

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Barbara Murray

January 3, 2011

Curt and Family

I am so sorry for your loss. you are in my thoughts and prayers.

December 28, 2010

Howie,Curt,Vicky
We send our deepest regrets, I,ll always smile thinking of Dee, up at camp growing up, at the bowling alley, or when you came out west to hunt. We also have loss as the house in New Salem burned down Monday. We are blessed with all the memories.
Kathy Wright Ortiz and family

Margaret Blodgett

December 27, 2010

Vicki& Howie
My heart & prayers are with you both in this time of loss. She truly was a special lady who will be missed by all
Maggie Blodgett

gretchen geurtze& family

December 26, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

December 26, 2010

Dear Howie and family, We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Hold the memories close to your heart she will always be with you! Dean Shultes and Amy Frattura

John Wagner

December 26, 2010

Howie,Curt and Vicki,
My Thoughts and prayers are with you all, May Dee rest in peace..

Jim Longley

December 26, 2010

Howie, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I know that Dee's passing has left a void in your life.

Slingerlands FD '64 - '83

Jerry & Pat Scoons

December 25, 2010

Dear Howie, Curt, Vicki and Family, Please accept our condolences. We are thankful for having had Deanna in our life. What a wonderful person GOD let us share. Peace and Prayers.

John Hauf

December 24, 2010

Dear Dee's Family,
Your loss is Heavens Gain. Great memories, of days gone by, and all of those Class of 57 reunions. Dee was so full of life, and love. I thank GOD for her life, and her love of "IT" Our Love, Brooke & John

Fred & Patsy Wagner

December 23, 2010

Dear Howie, Vicki and Curt,
We send you our deepest condolences. Dee was a wonderful loving person with a caring smile and warm heart towards everyone she came into contact with. She will be missed by all of us. God Bless You all.

Marcia and "Hank" Turner

December 23, 2010

Dee will be missed by many people, she always had a big smile and a cheery hello, may she rest in peace. take comfort in knowing she no longer is in pain

Linda Miller

December 23, 2010

Howie and Family: Steve and I send our deepest condolences to you all. Dee was such a great person. She will be with you always. Believe.
Linda and Steve Miller

BOB WAGNER

December 23, 2010

DEAR CURT, VICKI AND BECKY. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH ALL OF YOU. PLEASE REMEMBER ALL THE GOOD TIMES GROWING UP. TAKE CARE. HUGS BOB AND IRENE

IRENE WAGNER

December 23, 2010

DEAR HOWIE. I DON'T KNOW HOW TO LET YOU KNOW HOW SORRY I AM TO HEAR ABOUT DEE. I WILL ALWAYS REMBER THE GREAT TIMES WE HAD TOGETHER CAMPING AND LUNCHES. PLEASE TAKE CARE COME AND SEE US IN FL. LOVE YOU BOB AND IRENE

Jennifer Demarest

December 23, 2010

To family and friends:
I am so sorry for your loss, especially at this time of year- the holidays this year are going to be very hard for a lot of us. Im sending my condolences and hopes for a better year in 2011. '
Love,
Jennifer and John Demarest

Jennifer Demarest

December 23, 2010

To Family and friends: I am so sorry for your loss especially at this time of the year, its gona be a tough on everyone this holiday season. Im sending my condolences and hopes for a better year in 2011.
Love, Jennifer & John Demarest

Kenneth Geurtze Jr

December 23, 2010

Uncle Howie Curtis & Vicki I am so sorry for your loss. Aunt Dee was such a great person. I wish i would of stopped over to see her with the new addition of our family our son Colby. I love you aunt Dee. RIP.

BARBARA SMITH

December 23, 2010

Howie & Family
Such fond memories of a fun loving friend.
Dee was always laughing. School days, coffee clatches, more stories and laughter. Dee's memory will never fade.
Peace be with you and yours.
Barbara Booth-Smith

December 23, 2010

Howie, Curt, Jenn, Becky, Vicki,
Our special prayers and love for all of you as you celebrate Dee's wonderful life. We hope your heart can smile when you remember her with fondness and love.
All our sympathies and love to you all!
Bruce, Lisa, Tim and Steven DeGroff

Julie ( Moak) Stuart

December 23, 2010

Howie,Curt & Vicki
So sorry to hear about Dee. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. I have so many wonderful memories of her and mom at camp with all of us kids. Thoses were the good times. She will truely be missed. Now she is with my mom & dad. Rest in peace Dee. You will never be forgotten.

Julie,Bob,Jeremy & Justin

Sue Danker

December 23, 2010

Dear Howie, Vicki, Curt and Rebecca,

Dee's passing has left such a whole in the hearts of so many. She was a loyal friend, a loving wife and mother, and a loving grandmother
She's been one of my dearest friends over the many years. I knew I could always count on her for her support.
Dee will be missed by so many.
My thoughts and prayers are with you always.

Cindi Madej

December 23, 2010

Howie, Curt & Vicki:
So many memories of a wonderful lady, I seemed to always remember her laughing. She was a great friend to my parents and will always hold a special place in our hearts. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Cindi & Dave Madej

Susan Appleby

December 23, 2010

Howie, Curt, Vicki, Rebecca and Kenny
I am so very sorry for your loss. Words cannot express how much Dee will be missed. She was a wonderful person who left a lot of memories on everyone’s life she touched. A friend sent me this poem when Pete passed and we had it read when Linda passed. I read it every so often to remind myself that life does not end just because the body is no longer here. May we all find peace that your wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend is still in our lives and continues to look over all of us.

A Letter From Heaven - Ruth Ann Mahaffey

To my dearest family, some things I’d like to say.
But first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven.
Here I dwell with God above.
Here, theres no more tears of sadness;
Here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I am with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through.
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, I welcome you.
Its good to have you back again, you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, They'll be here later on.
I need you here so badly, you are part of my plan.
There is so much that we can do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night the days chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years.
Because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
If I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is over.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
But together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and Id like it for you too;
That as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who is in sorrow and pain;
Then you can say to God at night....My day was not in vain.
And now I am contented... that my life was worthwhile.
Knowing as I passed along the way I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low;
Just lend a hand to pick them up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when its time for you to go...from that body to be free.
Remember you're not going...you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey

Tim & Sandy Rarick

December 23, 2010

Howie, Curt & Vicki - We are so sorry for your loss. She was a wonderful person with a great sense of humor. So many wonderful memories of her. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

December 23, 2010

Vicki,
I am so sorry to hear about your mother. I have fond memories of spending time at your house and the fun lunches and birthdays she would prepare for us. She was a kind woman and I know she will be greatly missed. Condolences to your brother and father as well.
Jessica Follett

Barb & Fred Veltman

December 23, 2010

Howie, Curt and Vicki ~ Words cannot express our sincere sorrow on your loss. Mrs. Loucks was a wonderful lady and I know she will be missed by many. May your wonderful memories sustain you during this difficult time.

Emily (Bohnet) Wink

December 23, 2010

You will be missed, Deanna. My heartfelt prayers and sorrow to all her family and friends.

Paul & Judi Woodin

December 23, 2010

Howie and Family, Are thoughts are with you as you deal with your loss. Hopefully memories of the good times will ease the ache in your hearts.

Patricia Shultes

December 23, 2010

RIP Dee,,,your memory will be with us until we meet again! My thoughts and prayers are with the family,,,,

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