Edward C. Coon

Coon, Edward C. STILLWATER Edward C. Coon, 85, of Lake Street, died on Tuesday, November 1, 2016, at the V.A. Medical Center in Albany, after a lingering diabetes illness. Born in Mechanicville on October 31, 1931, son of the late William and Katherine Coon, Ed served with honor in the U.S. Army in Korea in 1952-53. He received the Combat Infantry Badge for his combat action. After returning home, Ed went to work for the former Grand Union Warehouse in Waterford, for 42 years until the warehouse closed in 1995. A 50 plus year member of Post 490 American Legion of Stillwater, Ed enjoyed camping, fishing and hunting, and loved the company of his children, his many grand and great-grandchildren, and the peace of his home. Ed was predeceased by his wife of 58 years, Mary Johnson Coon; his grandson, Edward Jesmain; son-in-law, Phillip Gaudette; and siblings, Alice Carp, Mabel Richardson and William "Bud" Coon. Survivors include his children, Janice (Bob) Jesmain, Patricia Gaudette and Sheila (Bill) Ontkush, all of Mechanicville, Nancy (Bruce) Bussing, Carol (Geoffrey) Brewster, Edward (Annette) Coon Jr. and Daniel Coon, all of Stillwater, 22 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren, along with his faithful canine companion "Rocky," many nieces, nephews and their families. A funeral service will be held on Thursday at 7 p.m. in the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, 39 S. Main St., Mechanicville. Calling hours will precede the service from 4-7 p.m. Burial with military honors will be held on Friday at 9:30 p.m. in the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the American Diabetes Association. To leave condolences and for directions, visit devito-salvadorefh.com