QUEENSBURY NY — David Howard passed away peacefully at age 89 on Saturday, August 11, 2018 at Fort Hudson Nursing Home. David’s loving family was by his side.

David was born June 20, 1929 in Glens Falls, the son of the late Hollis and Edith (Stark) Howard.

Vocation/Avocations

An extraordinary musician, David played the saxophone with The Three Kings/Howard Trio for several years.  He was also an outstanding salesman for 45 years with Northway Floors/Four Star Flooring.  David’s true passion in life was his family. He was a loving husband, father, brother, and grandfather, who had the uncanny ability to make you laugh.

Predeceased By

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by five brothers; Raymond, John, Donald, Fred and Robert Howard, as well as an aunt, Nannie Winch.

Survivors

Those left to cherish his memory are his beloved wife of 54 years, Jacqueline (Bergeron) Howard; son, Matthew Howard and wife Patrice of Queensbury; daughter, Michelle Duscher and husband, Frank of Wilton; and daughter, Robin Bayle and husband, Brian of Glens Falls. In addition, he is survived by six grandchildren, Kristen, Stephanie and Justin Duscher; Emma, Anna and Vivian Bayle; two step grandchildren, Nick Lamkins and Corrie Mathis and five step great-grandchildren, as well as several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Viewing

Calling hours will take place Thursday, August 16, from 10 a.m. to noon at Baker Funeral Home, 11 Lafayette St., Queensbury, NY 12804.

Funeral Service

A funeral service follows at noon at the funeral home with the Rev. Bill Puckey officiating, followed by a service at Pine View Cemetery.

The family extends a sincere thank you to David’s special caregivers at Fort Hudson Nursing Home.

Condolences/Contributions

In loving memory of David, contributions may be made to the Northeastern New York chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association, Pine West Plaza, Building 4, Suite 405, Washington Ave. Ext., Albany, NY 12205.

Condolences and floral arrangements may be sent directly to Baker Funeral Home, 11 Lafayette St., Queensbury, NY 12804, or through bakerfuneralhome.com.

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“Ann would like to let you know that her work here is done. She received a call, an offer you can’t refuse, for an appointment from which she will not be returning. This assignment comes with a huge sign-on bonus, a reunion with family and friends she has not seen in a long time. Her new mission takes her to a wonderful place where she will be socializing, gardening, knitting and reading to her heart’s content. Music, laughter and love are guaranteed. Food is delicious and you never gain an ounce. She left detailed instructions for her children to celebrate her mission here, which has now been completed. Low adherence to this instruction will not be tolerated.”

Pre-deceased by her husband Stewart E. Hart, brothers Benjamin, Harold (Doc), James, Francis (Bus), as well as Arthur and Charles and sisters Kathryn Grace (Grace) Hall, Alice (Dutch) March, Eda Roberts, and Wilma Summers, Anna leaves behind her sons Evans Hart of Parkesburg, Alan Hart of Atoka, TN, a daughter Doris (Hart) Moore of Marietta, OH and a son Lawrence Hart of North Berwick, ME; nine grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren, and a sister, Edna Clarke of Arkansas.

Activities

After graduating salutatorian from Downingtown High School in 1936, Anna attended West Chester State Teacher’s College, graduating in 1940 with a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics. She met her husband, Stewart Hart, through mutual acquaintances and they were married in 1943 at the Downingtown Methodist Church. Mrs. Hart taught at various schools throughout Chester County during her teaching career including Midvale in South Coatesville, Unionville Elementary School, East Fallowfield Elementary school, in addition to various schools in the Octorara Area School system, where she retired in 1980.

The deceased, Anna V Hart,  was very active in the Parkesburg Baptist Church for many years.  Ann volunteered for Red Cross blood drives at the church as well as Chester County Meals on Wheels. She was an avid knitter and made sweaters for every grandchild as well as blankets and sweaters that she donated to charity.  Mrs. Hart also loved gardening and only recently stopped maintaining her own backyard garden.  As an active member of the Chris-Penn Chapter No. 455 Order of the Eastern Star, Anna was Worthy Matron from 1977-1978 and 1984-1985.  For many years she hosted a spaghetti dinner at her home for extended family with attendance some years exceeding 50.

In conclusion, a funeral service held at the Wilde Funeral Home in Parkesburg, Pa. on November 9, 2017 at 2:00 PM was followed by a burial ceremony at Hephzibah Baptist Cemetery.  The viewing was from 1 until 2 PM.  A reception at the Parkesburg Baptist Church immediately followed the graveside service. Make Donations, in lieu of flowers, to the Alzheimer’s Association.

Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com

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