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Nancy Cornaire Obituary

Cornaire, Nancy A. SCHENECTADY Nancy A. Cornaire of Schenectady, passed peacefully into eternity, at the age of 77, on February 7, 2022, while in Hospice care. Nancy was predeceased by her parents, Harold and Myrtle Kreitzer; and her brother Frank Kreitzer. A devoted mother and grandmother, she is survived by her sister, Diane (Albert) Fidler; her brother, Harold (Mae) Kreitzer; her three sons, Rick (Pattie) Cornaire, Larry (Cindy) Cornaire, and Steve (Diane) Cornaire; 11 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren (plus one on the way), nieces and nephews. She was both provider and nurturer to her family while she worked as a school monitor, a bank teller, in group homes for the disabled, and then as a store manager for the City Mission of Schenectady for 20 plus years. From Nancy's strong faith in Jesus and love for God, she has touched many lives with her service to others in providing a home to those in need, her friendship, rides to appts and more. She was dedicated to her church family and enjoyed reading novels, gardening and family gatherings. A public memorial celebration of Nancy's life will be held on February 19, at 2 p.m. in the Duanesburg Reformed Presbyterian Church, 6512 Western Tpke., Duanesburg, NY, 12056. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to either the City Mission of Schenectady at citymission.com or the Duanesburg Reformed Presbyterian Church at duanesburgchurch.org.

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Published by Albany Times Union on Feb. 14, 2022.

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Joan Marx

February 16, 2022

In memory of Nancy

Carole Etchemendy

February 15, 2022

So sorry to learn of Nancy´s passing. My most sincere condolences to her lovely family.

Becky Sadler

February 14, 2022

I know Nancy through Larry & Cindy. Nancy always greeted me with a beautiful smile. She´s going to be missed on this earth but heaven truly gains from her arrival there. My thoughts and prayers go out to all the family. In celebration of a life well lived, Becky Sadler

Judi Thomas

February 14, 2022

To the family of Nancy. I am so sorry for the passing of Nancy. We had been friends since school. Nancy will be really missed during our monthly get togethers. May she Rest In Peace. No more pain.

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