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GLENNA COLVIN
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May 5, 2017
COLVIN
Mrs. Glenna Colvin, 82, of State Highway 162, Sprakers, N.Y., passed away Friday, May 5, 2017, at River Ridge Living Center in Amsterdam, with her family by her side.
Born on Aug. 26, 1934 in Hudson, N.Y., she was the daughter of Maurice and Maude Gray. She was a graduate of Rosselville High School in Colonie and had been a local area resident since 1958.
Mrs. Colvin retired from Beech-Nut in the early 1990's. She then went to work at the Carriage House.
She was of Christian faith.
Mrs. Colvin loved her children and grandchildren. She enjoyed Sunday dinners and camping. She also liked to crochet and do needlepoint.
On Sept. 17, 1955 in Albany, N.Y., Glenna was married to Robert Colvin. He preceded her in death on June 6, 2011. Her brothers, Richard and Robert; and sisters, Grace and Gail also predeceased her.
Mrs. Colvin is survived by her five children, Michael Colvin and Debbie Cotton of Stone Arabia, N.Y., Diane Salisbury (Joseph) of Canajoharie, N.Y., Pamela (James) Lathers of Punta Gorda, Fla., Thomas (Paula) Colvin of Fort Plain, N.Y. and Amy Bills of Ballston Spa, N.Y.; 11 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, May 10, 2017, at 10 a.m. at the chapel of Houghtaling & Smith Funeral Home, Inc., 20 Otsego St., Canajoharie, N.Y. with the Rev. Jane Hubschmit officating. The family will receive relatives and friends on Tuesday, May 9, 2017 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will take place in Canajoharie Falls Cemetery.
Contributions in memory of Mrs. Glenna Colvin may be made to the River Ridge Living Center Resident's Fund, 100 Sandy Drive, Amsterdam, NY 12010.
Please sign the online guestbook for Mrs. Colvin at www.houghtalingandsmith.com.
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Nichole Birch
Nichole Birch on May 8, 2017 at 5:44 pm
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My thoughts are with you all. Glenna was a wonderful women. Despite all the pain she was in she always had a friendly smile on her face. It was my pleasure to take care of her. She will be greatly missed at River Ridge.
Nichole Birch LPN