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Estelle B. Avery

Estelle Avery Obituary

LOUDONVILLE Estelle B. Avery, 73, died on Thursday, September 8, 2005 at the Community Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Hospital. Estelle is the devoted and loving wife of Dorman F. Avery. She died while they were holding hands. Estelle is the loving mother of Keith, Kevin and Karen Avery; grandmother Grammy to Kyle and Kayla Avery, grandmother Bibsey to Angela and Avery David Chapman. She is the mother-in-law of Kim D. Avery and Dr. Richard H. Chapman. Her professional life was spent mainly in education. Estelle was a member of Emanuel Baptist Church in Albany. Estelle developed and coordinated a cadre of human relations facilities and consultants, affectionately known as the Group or the H.R. Gang, who conducted workshops and conferences for people involved and concerned about education statewide. She was founding member of the June Drive Literary Club and was also a member of the Scarlet Chapeaux of the Red Hat Society. A service of remembrance and celebration will take place at Emmanuelle Baptist Church, 275 State Street, Albany on Saturday, October 15, 2005 at 3:00 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hurricane Katrina Disaster Relief Fund or to a favorite charity of one's choice in memory of Estelle B. Avery.

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Published by Albany Times Union on Oct. 12, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
for Estelle Avery

21 Entries

Elsie Spoeneman

December 17, 2005

My heartfelt condolences to Dorman and family. I had the great good fortune to meet Estelle through our good friend, Florence Beres, and know that my life was greatly enriched by knowing them both. How very much we all enjoyed "ladies day" at SPAC ballet every year. She will be very much missed by all who knew and met her. My sympathy goes out to all her family.

Betsy Ewalt

October 15, 2005

I am forever grateful to have come to know the heart and soul of Estelle through her remarkable family's love of and devotion to her at the Hospice Inn and through her family's and friends' special tributes at her memorial service. Estelle's life as a Mother, Grandmother,educator,and leader for social justice is truly inspirational. My life has been deeply enriched by learning about the essence of her committed love and devotion in every aspect of her life. The stories shared today about her mothering and nurturing has inspired and deepened my sense of what it means to be a Mother and friend. Both Dorman and Estelle opened up channels for grace in people's lives through the depth of their caring which has been a true blessing in all the lives you both have touched. Her living legacy is assured, not only through her gifted,open, and sensitive children and grandchildren, but through all the lives she touched so deeply over the years. Your remarkable family's love and devotion will not be forgotten by all who came to know you at the Hospice Inn. Your are in our hearts and prayers, Betsy Ewalt, Chaplain

Noelle Kaskaneas

October 12, 2005

Whenever you would see Estelle, she always greeted you with a kind word and smile.

Barbara Jackson

September 26, 2005

Class of '67 You helped give me the push that I needed. Thank you.

Bob Rice

September 24, 2005

Dear Dorman and Family:

My memories of Estelle are of a caring, involved person. She had the courage of her convictions and truly lived her life in a way that reflected her strong faith.

May your grief be eased by the knowledge that Estelle now is reaping the eternal rewards she earned during her time on Earth.

Caley Taratus

September 21, 2005

Mrs. Avery was the sweet, friendly and a wonderful woman. She will be truly missed especially by her fiends at the Desmond. Mr. Avery our deepest sympathies go out to you and please don't forget to come see us soon.

Shawna Lambert

September 20, 2005

Estelle's was a beautiful and gentle spirit which will surely endure in the hearts of all those whom she touched throughout her lifetime.

don levy

September 19, 2005

Estelle Avery was a great neighbor to my parents. She had a warmth and a great sence of humor. I remeber hanging out at her house with her son Kevin and her daughter Karen. I will always look back fondly on those days and her hospitality to both me and my brother Steve when we came over. Don Levy

Marcia and Bill Glynn

September 14, 2005

Dear Dorman and family, We have such fond memories of Estelle when we lived across the street from you in the 1970's. Please accept our deepest sympathy. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Terry Manzi

September 13, 2005

Dear Dorman and family,

Estelle was truly a gift from God. Those of us who were touched by her warmth, kindness, generosity, and energy will be forever changed. Estelle was a good friend to me during my time at the Imagination Celebration. Her support of the program and its founder, Vivienne Anderson was truly a lesson to me in compassion. Dorman, Estelle rests peacefully today and forever in the arms of the Lord. Her spirit lives on through all those she touched.

With sincerest sympathy,

Terry Manzi

Linda DeFelippo

September 12, 2005

Mr. Avery & family,

Mrs. Avery was a warm & wonderful person, who truly loved & was very devoted to her family. We will all miss chatting with her when she came into the dental office (Drs. Kring & Pasquali). Our thoughts & prayers are with you.

Alice Brody

September 11, 2005

To the Avery family:

Estelle was quite a woman: intelligent, wise, caring and courageous; a woman who marched to the beat of her own drum. She left her mark on everyone she touched. Her former colleagues in PSA will miss her dearly.

Rest in peace, Estelle.

John Trela

September 11, 2005

Dear Dorman and Family:

For many years I had the pleasure of working with Estelle. She was a true professional and a nice person to be with. My family and I will pray for her and for all of you.

Karen Sommers LaMountain

September 11, 2005

To the Avery family,

Thank God for English teachers like Estelle Avery! She was my teacher at Albany High in 1966-67. You never entered her classroom with trepidation and it was a pleasure learning from her.

I believe God has a special place for teachers ~ especially those so admired. May she rest in peace, and my sincerest condolences to your family.

Fondly, Karen

NANCY BARBOUR CONTINELLI

September 11, 2005

TO THE AVERY FAMILY,

I WAS VERY BLESSED TO KNOW ESTELLE FROM THE JUNE DRIVE BOOK CLUB. SHE WAS A WARM AND LOVING WOMAN WHO ALWAYS MADE ME FEEL SPECIAL. I WILL MISS HER GREATLY- HER KINDNESS, HER WISDOM AND HER WIT..MY SINCERE CONDOLENCES TO YOU, HER FAMILY FOR YOUR LOSS.

NANCY (& BILL) CONTINELLI

Tania Durante

September 11, 2005

Mr. Avery, We are so sorry for your loss. Mrs. Avery was such a kind and beautiful person. We enjoyed speaking with her always. She will be missed even by her pharmacy family. (Eckerd-Loudonville) Tania,Roland and staff

Nancy McTiernan Maxwell

September 11, 2005

Dear Avery Family

I was a student of Mrs. Avery at AHS and she was elegant, kind, generous in spirit and laughter. I am so sorry for your loss. Sincerely, Nancy McTiernan Maxwell

Mary Kay & Jim Patmos

September 11, 2005

Dear Dorman and Family, Estelle will forever be with us in the many memories we share. Her love and laughter will always be in our hearts. God Bless you and keep you and make His face to shine upon you and give you peace.

Bonnie Kieffer

September 11, 2005

Dear Dorman and family, My prayers for you all during this time of grief and loss are for God to lift you up and hold you in His loving arms. Estelle was such a loving, guiding presence in my life--I am blessed to know her.

Steve Swartz

September 11, 2005

Dear Avery Family,

Mrs. Avery was a teacher of mine many years ago at Albany High. She was a wonderful teacher and a very, very dear person. She brought so much life, warmth, dedication, and just plain kindness to us all. Put quite plainly: we loved her. Please accept my deepest sympathy for the loss we all share.

Yours,

Steve Swartz

donald mcgrath

September 11, 2005

Dearest Dorman:

I am sorry for your loss. I know she was your love.

Estelle spread her love over all of us in the GROUP. She was always there for all of us and the LORD WILL TAKE CARE OF HER.

aGAIN MY SORROW FOR YOUR LOSS.

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