Obituary for Elaine Irene Cronkhite (Glidden)
Fort Edward and Granville
Elaine Irene Cronkhite, 93, passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2020, at Slate Valley Nursing Home with her daughter by her side.
Born on February 14, 1927, in Howland, ME, she was the daughter of the late Arthur Glidden Sr. and Lucy (Shorey) Glidden.
Elaine was a member of the Fort Edward Baptist Church and the Harford Seniors for many years. She always worked hard to support her children working odd jobs while they lived in Maine. When they moved to Fort Edward she started working at Scott Paper and retired as secretary of engineering.
She enjoyed crocheting, playing pool, listening to country music and listening to Willies Roadhouse. She loved her dog, Zack.
In addition to her parents, Elaine was predeceased by her husband of 21 years, Thomas Cronkhite; her brother, Arthur Glidden Jr.; her sister, Arlene Ayers.
Left to cherish her memory include her daughter, Janice Knowlton of Granville; her son, Eugene Knowlton and his wife, Linda of Fort Edward; her grandchildren, Eugene Knowlton Jr., Benjamin and Kate Eggleston, Thomas Knowlton and Samuel Knowlton; her great-grandchildren, Karen Knowlton, Jammie Knowlton and Derek Knowlton; 2 great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Due to the recent health crisis no public services will be held at this time.
Memorial donations in Elaine’s memory can be made to Fort Edward Village Baptist Church, 131 Broadway, Fort Edward, NY 12828 or to an animal shelter of your choice.
Arrangements are in the care of the M.B. Kilmer Funeral Home, 82 Broadway, Fort Edward.
Elaine Irene Cronkhite, 93, passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2020, at Slate Valley Nursing Home with her daughter by her side.
Born on February 14, 1927, in Howland, ME, she was the daughter of the late Arthur Glidden Sr. and Lucy (Shorey) Glidden.
Elaine was a member of the Fort Edward Baptist Church and the Harford Seniors for many years. She always worked hard to support her children working odd jobs while they lived in Maine. When they moved to Fort Edward she started working at Scott Paper and retired as secretary of engineering.
She enjoyed crocheting, playing pool, listening to country music and listening to Willies Roadhouse. She loved her dog, Zack.
In addition to her parents, Elaine was predeceased by her husband of 21 years, Thomas Cronkhite; her brother, Arthur Glidden Jr.; her sister, Arlene Ayers.
Left to cherish her memory include her daughter, Janice Knowlton of Granville; her son, Eugene Knowlton and his wife, Linda of Fort Edward; her grandchildren, Eugene Knowlton Jr., Benjamin and Kate Eggleston, Thomas Knowlton and Samuel Knowlton; her great-grandchildren, Karen Knowlton, Jammie Knowlton and Derek Knowlton; 2 great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Due to the recent health crisis no public services will be held at this time.
Memorial donations in Elaine’s memory can be made to Fort Edward Village Baptist Church, 131 Broadway, Fort Edward, NY 12828 or to an animal shelter of your choice.
Arrangements are in the care of the M.B. Kilmer Funeral Home, 82 Broadway, Fort Edward.