Obituary of Susan Weatherwax

Susan Weatherwax, 88, of Greenwich, passed away Friday, June 29, 2018 at home with her daughter by her side, after a long battle with cancer.

Born in Middle Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Susan Wolfe Brown.  She married the love of her life Arnold Weatherwax on June 5, 1948.  They were married for 62 years until his passing.  They were wonderful loving parents together.

Susan’s family was her top priority.  She loved spending time with family and friends and visiting relatives.  She had a great love of gardening and her gladiolas were amazing.  One of her greatest joys was playing Dominos with her family.  She enjoyed cooking for everyone. She worked at Hudson Pulp and Paper in Thomson for many years.  She also worked in housekeeping at the Schuylerville Prep School and the Schuyler Guest Home.

In addition to her parents and her husband, she was predeceased by 2 brothers, Edward and Nelson Brown; and 4 sisters, Mary Lewis, Kathryn “Peachie” Maynard, Rose Anuszewski, and Ethel Bounds.

Survivors include her daughter, Jean Weatherwax of Greenwich; 3 sons, Glen (Dale) Weatherwax of Greenwich, Thomas Weatherwax of Argyle, and Henry (Claudia) Weatherwax of Stillwater; 2 sisters, Alice Booth of Greenwich and Theresa Lampmon of North Carolina; a dear friend to the family, Ginny McLaren, and a Goddaughter, Eleanor Brown; 6 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, 1 great great granddaughter, and several nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held at 2pm Tuesday, July 3, 2018 at Flynn Bros. Inc. Funeral Home, 13 Gates Ave., Schuylerville with Rev. Martin Fisher, officiating.

Burial will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Schuylerville.

Friends may call on Tuesday from 12-2pm prior to the service at the funeral home.

Following the burial, a time for reflections and refreshments will be held at the American Legion Post #278, 6 Clancy St., Schuylerville.

Memorials can be made in her memory to Community Hospice, 179 Lawrence St., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 or the Old Saratoga American Legion Post #278 in Schuylerville.