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Joan Gendron Obituary

Gendron, Joan A. COHOES Joan A. Gendron, 76, died September 1, 2011. Born in Cohoes, she had lived there most of her life and was daughter of the late Edward J. and Ella Ashley Gendron. She was wife of the late Gerald C. Gendron Sr. Joan had been employed at Wertime & Robinson Law Firm and later at Rose & Kiernan for many years. Her greatest joy in life was being a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Survivors include her loving children, Laurie (Rick) Barry, Kirk ( Stephanie ) Gendron, Gerald (Dawn) Gendron and Aaron (Marianne) Gendron. Sister of the late Mary Mons and Edward Gendron. Cherished grandmother of Robert MacGregor, Christine and Michael Livsey, Kirk Gendron, Sarah Lennox, Wayne, Fonda, Samuel, Thomas, Charlie, and Ella Gendron and the late Leah MacGregor. Also survived by many great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be private there are no calling hours. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a committal service on Tuesday, September 6, at 10 a.m. in the Gerald BH Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery. The family would like to extend their sincere thanks to Jean Erdryk and Kristen Satos for the excellent health care provided to Joan in her time of need.

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Published by Albany Times Union on Sep. 4, 2011.

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March 30, 2012

my darling mom i miss you and love you with all my heart,forgive me for not attending your funeral.i dont think you would care about that its how you were so dearly loved by me during your life,to the best mom in the world.peace.....love laurie

September 6, 2011

Dawn, I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. My deepest sympathies.

Cathy D.

Laura Scriven

September 6, 2011

Dawn, I am very sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathies goes out to the entire Gendron family.

Florence Turner

September 5, 2011

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Mark Thaler

September 5, 2011

My deepest sympathies to the entire Gendron family. I will always remember her with fondness and a smile.

Marge Renner

September 5, 2011

My deepest sympathies to the family. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Jennifer Marozas

September 4, 2011

We are sadden by the loss of Great-Grandma Gendron. Ashley, Andrew, and Jenn will miss her and love her dearly.

September 4, 2011

We are very sadden by the loss of a wonderful woman, Great-Grandma Gendron. Ashley, Andrew, and Jenn will miss her very much and loved her dearly.

September 4, 2011

My deepest sympathies go out to the family and friends of Joan.

Barbara Albert

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