Obituary of Shirley M. Hoodack

Shirley M. Hoodack, 91, of Embury Apartments in Saratoga Springs, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at Saratoga Hospital. Born in Stillwater,NY on August 14, 1924 she was the daughter of the late Daniel and Nellie (Hall) Carey. Shirley was employed by the D&H Railroad in Colonie, NY for 37 years, and retired in 1982. After retirement Shirley and her husband spent many years together at their home in FL, and traveling. Shirley's greatest joy was to spend time with the ones she loved, and creating memories that would last a lifetime. Her love of life and family was imparted to all who came in contact with her. She had a very generous heart, and loved to do and give to others. Shirley is predeceased by her loving husband Paul E. Hoodack, her brother Edward Carey, her sister Lorraine (Paul) Martinovich, and her sister Helen (Bill) Loomis. She was the beloved Mother of Ilah (Gerald) Oliver of Cohoes, Kathy (Kevin) Malo of Clifton Park, Daniel MacMillan (Pam Brown) of Mechanicville, and Donald MacMillan Jr. of Victory Mills. Shirley is also survived by 11 grandchildren , 20 great- grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Shirley was a woman of great strength, wisdom, and love. She has left a great legacy to her family. Her presence will be missed by all who called her Mom, Grandma, Gigi, Sister, Sister - In- Law, Aunt, and Friend. A memorial service will be held at 11 A.M. on Saturday, May 7,2016 at Old Saratoga Reformed Church, 48 Pearl St. Schuylerville,NY. In lieu of flowers, remembrances in Shirley's memory may be made to St. Joseph's Provincial House, 385 Watervliet Shaker Rd., Latham,NY 12110 or Old Saratoga Reformed Church, 48 Pearl St., Schuylerville, ,NY 12871.