Obituary for Martha Evelyn Murrane (Barlow)
Martha E. Murrane, 87, passed away on Tuesday December 5th at Fort Hudson Health System after a long illness.
Born at Glens Falls Hospital on June 2, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Loren Barlow and Grace Bombard.
Martha graduated from Glens Falls High School, married twice, worked and retired from CR BARD while independently raising her four children. A long time Hudson Falls resident, she enjoyed gathering friends and family around the kitchen table with a hot cup of coffee and a good game of cards. She had a quick wit, loved a good laugh and a trip to Friendly’s for a hot fudge sundae. She also enjoyed having the grandchildren over for a swim in the summertime and the Adirondack Balloon Festival in the fall. Over the years many animals found a home at Martha’s house. Cats, horses and the occasional fish but none compared to her most beloved pet Yorkshire Terrier “Poppy”.
Martha is predeceased by her brother James Barlow, sister Jayne Noakes, special friend and sister-in-law Patricia Morgan (our dearest Aunt Pat). As well as a granddaughter, Amy Flannery.
She is survived by her children: Bonnie (Charlie) Guatta, Steve Lambert (Terry Pollock), Colleen (Terence) Durning, Carrie (Bryan) Sherman. She is also survived by her grandchildren: Hal (Kerri) Friday, Jaime (Paul) Sefcik, Jodi (Greg) Bruno, Stephanie Derway, Jonathan (Meghan) Guatta, Crystal (Andrew) Hamelin, Jennifer (TJ) Bennett, Danielle (Zachary) Comes, Katherine Durning (Ruben DeLeon), Brandon Sherman, Jack Sherman as well as many nieces, nephews and great grandchildren. Martha is also survived by her dear friend Betty Bucher of Hudson Falls.
At Martha’s request there will be no calling hours. Arrangements are in the care of the M.B. Kilmer Funeral Home, Fort Edward, New York. Memorial donations in Martha’s name can be made to the SPCA of Upstate NY, 588 Queensbury, Ave., Queensbury, NY 12804, or to the Adirondack Regional Cat Adoption Center, 115 Maple Street, Glens Falls, NY 12801.
Born at Glens Falls Hospital on June 2, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Loren Barlow and Grace Bombard.
Martha graduated from Glens Falls High School, married twice, worked and retired from CR BARD while independently raising her four children. A long time Hudson Falls resident, she enjoyed gathering friends and family around the kitchen table with a hot cup of coffee and a good game of cards. She had a quick wit, loved a good laugh and a trip to Friendly’s for a hot fudge sundae. She also enjoyed having the grandchildren over for a swim in the summertime and the Adirondack Balloon Festival in the fall. Over the years many animals found a home at Martha’s house. Cats, horses and the occasional fish but none compared to her most beloved pet Yorkshire Terrier “Poppy”.
Martha is predeceased by her brother James Barlow, sister Jayne Noakes, special friend and sister-in-law Patricia Morgan (our dearest Aunt Pat). As well as a granddaughter, Amy Flannery.
She is survived by her children: Bonnie (Charlie) Guatta, Steve Lambert (Terry Pollock), Colleen (Terence) Durning, Carrie (Bryan) Sherman. She is also survived by her grandchildren: Hal (Kerri) Friday, Jaime (Paul) Sefcik, Jodi (Greg) Bruno, Stephanie Derway, Jonathan (Meghan) Guatta, Crystal (Andrew) Hamelin, Jennifer (TJ) Bennett, Danielle (Zachary) Comes, Katherine Durning (Ruben DeLeon), Brandon Sherman, Jack Sherman as well as many nieces, nephews and great grandchildren. Martha is also survived by her dear friend Betty Bucher of Hudson Falls.
At Martha’s request there will be no calling hours. Arrangements are in the care of the M.B. Kilmer Funeral Home, Fort Edward, New York. Memorial donations in Martha’s name can be made to the SPCA of Upstate NY, 588 Queensbury, Ave., Queensbury, NY 12804, or to the Adirondack Regional Cat Adoption Center, 115 Maple Street, Glens Falls, NY 12801.