Obituary of Marguerite A. Henry
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Marguerite Simek Henry 99, of Willing Helpers Home for Women in Johnstown, NY, formerly of Niskayuna, NY, passed away January 20, 2017 at Albany Medical Center Hospital where she has be a patient since January 6th.
She was born in Johnstown, NY on February 22, 1917 a daughter ot the late Edward and Antonia Polacek Simek.
Marguerite graduated from Johnstown High School, she worked at Gates and Mills Glove Factory in Gloversville for several years.
She was an avid gardener and well known for "Margie's Cookies" with her family and neighbors. Marge was her grandsons cheerleader attending their sports endeavors. She traveled and lived throught the United States. Above all she loved her family.
She married LeRoy J. Henry, Jr. on June 28, 1948 in Johnstown, NY, he predeceased her in 2011.
Marguerite is survived by her son, Terry Henry and his wife Christine of Ballston Spa; 2 grandson, Adam (Jennifer) of Lake Bluff, IL., Eric (Denise) of Orlando,: great grandchildren, Braden, Charlotte and Abigail. Survived also by sisters, Ann Kollar, Bernadine Cincotta, Mary Firito; several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her sister Velma Simek, brothers Anthony, John, Steve and Edward.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday, January 28th at 10 AM at St. Kateri Parish (formerly St. Helen's), 1803 Union St., Niskayuna, NY. A calling hour will be Saturday from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM at the Jones Funeral Home, 1503 Union St., (at McClellan St.), Schenectady.
Entombment will follow the Mass at Most Holy Redeemer Mausoleum, Niskayuna, NY.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Marguerite's memory may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Pl, Memphis, TN 38105. https://www.stjude.org/