
Schroon Lake. Gladys B. Hamner 86 died Tuesday September 24, 2013 at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Born September 12, 1927 in South Schroon, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Myrtle (Gregory) Clark who both passed away in 1993.
Gladys was an alumna of Schroon Lake Central School and the Chicago School of Nursing. She practiced nursing in Massachusetts and New York for many years, specializing in pediatrics, newborn nursery, surgery and geriatrics.
After retiring from nursing, Gladys was employed by the Grand Union/Topps Company until an injury sustained in a car accident forced her into early retirement at the age of eighty.
Gladys enjoyed spending time with her family, dining out, solving word puzzles and jumbles, listening to country and western music, watching game and classic comedy shows, and closely following current world events.
She was blessed to have her close friends Gerry, Joan, Marjorie and Timi with whom she shared many visits, phone calls, laughter and letters.
Besides her parents she is predeceased by her beloved husband George W. Hamner whom she was married to for 37 years at his passing in 1999.
Survivors include her cherished daughter Sharon (Kevin) Kelly, her adored grandchildren Shanon Kelly and Kevin Kelly, Jr. all of Schroon Lake, her dear step-son David (Teresa) DuFrane of New Smyrna Beach, Fla., and her treasured nephew Joseph Hamner of Mass., a brother and sister in law, as well as many cousins.
Calling hours for relatives and friends were held Friday September 27 at Barton-McDermott Funeral Home, Inc.9 Pine St. Chestertown, NY. A celebration of her life was held on Friday evening at the funeral home with Rev. Charlie Bolstridge officiating.
Private interment will be at the Brant Lake Cemetery.
Her family would like to thank all of their relatives and friends for cards, phone calls, visits and meals during Gladys' illness, with a special thank you to hospice nurses Heather, Pam, Sue and Bonnie.
Memorials may be made to High Peaks Hospice P.O. Box 192 Mineville, NY 12974.