Lois Marie Davies

Davies, Lois Marie TROY Lois Marie Davies, 79, of Troy left this earth June 6, 2010 at the Van Rensselaer Manor surrounded by the comfort and love of her family. Lois was born in Troy on February 16, 1931 and was the daughter of the late Leo and Lillian Merchant. Lois married the love of her life, William Griffith Davies Sr. on Sep-tember 3, 1950 at Barksdale AFB, La. While raising six energetic children, Lois worked at the Watervliet Arsenal as a data entry specialist. She was a den mother for the Boy Scouts of America and she was involved in the auxiliary at the Brunswick Elks Club. Her interests included crocheting and playing pinochle. Lois's commitment to family was the foundation of her life. She took pride in her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Lois is survived by her six children, William Davies Jr. and his wife Cynthia of Grafton, N.Y., Mark Davies and his wife Karen of Troy, N.Y., Paul Davies and his wife Robin of Watertown, N.Y., Michael Davies and his wife Lori of Clifton Park, N.Y., Lynn Simmons and her husband David of Duanesburg, N.Y. and Matthew Davies and his wife Michelle of Watervliet; her grandchildren, Sara, Ryan, Hannah, Danielle, Christopher, Katie, Paul, Amy, Evan, David, Kimberly, Rebecca, Matthew and Mc-Kayla; and her great-grand-children, Julia, Emma, Cora, Griffith, Logan and two more due soon. Lois was predeceased by her husband, William Davies Sr. May 1, 1997 and her siblings, Leo Merchant and Rose Hofbauer. The funeral service for Lois will be held Friday at 10 a.m. at the Wm. Leahy Funeral Home, 336 Third St., Troy. Relatives and friends are invited to attend and may call at the funeral home Thursday from 4-8 p.m. Interment, Albany Rural Cemetery, Menands. The family wishes to express their sincere and heartfelt thanks to the staff of Van Rensselaer Manor and the Community Hospice of Rensselaer County for their tender and professional care.