Arlene Joyce Lais
Published Leader-Herald on Monday, April 23, 2007
Mrs. Lais
Arlene Joyce Lais, 74, of State Highway 30, Amsterdam, died Saturday evening, April 21, 2007 at the Mountain Valley Hospice House, Gloversville, following a long illness.
She was born in Amsterdam on June 14, 1932, a daughter of Burton A. and Carrie Litchfield Bemis and attended school in Amsterdam.
At age 58, Arlene furthered her education in computers at F.M.C.C. She was a lifelong area resident.
Arlene was of the Baptist faith.
She was a very devoted mother and grandmother and enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. In addition, Arlene adored animals and was an avid Bingo and card player. She also loved garage sales. An important wish of hers was that she wanted all her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren to know that I love each and everyone with all my heart, equally, none more than another.
On October 25, 1947, she was united in marriage to Walter T. Lais. He died February 4, 1990. In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by a son, Donald T. Lais, who died in 1960.
Survivors include her children, Walter R. (Beverly) Lais of Benson City, Wa., Robert R. (Rhonda) Lais, Jody J. (Sandra) Lais, Karen S. (Roger) Larson, and Cindy L. (John) Zugzda, all of Perth, John A. (June) Lais of Burlington, Vt. and Mark K. (Pamela) Lais of Hagaman; a sister, Hazel Bemis of Schenectady; 2 brothers, Donald (Kathi) Bemis of El Paso, Texas and Kenneth (Lorraine ) Bemis of Stratford, N.H.; a brother-in-law, Harold (Jane) Lais of Amsterdam; 2 sisters-in-law, Eleanor Natola of Johnstown and Elizabeth ?Betty? Turowski of Broadalbin; 23 grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. at the Robert M. Halgas Funeral Home Inc., 38 West Main Street, Broadalbin with Pastor Brett Popp officiating.
Burial will be in Green Hill Cemetery, Amsterdam. Calling hours will be held on Tuesday from 2 until 4 and 6 until 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Published Leader-Herald on Monday, April 23, 2007
Mrs. Lais
Arlene Joyce Lais, 74, of State Highway 30, Amsterdam, died Saturday evening, April 21, 2007 at the Mountain Valley Hospice House, Gloversville, following a long illness.
She was born in Amsterdam on June 14, 1932, a daughter of Burton A. and Carrie Litchfield Bemis and attended school in Amsterdam.
At age 58, Arlene furthered her education in computers at F.M.C.C. She was a lifelong area resident.
Arlene was of the Baptist faith.
She was a very devoted mother and grandmother and enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. In addition, Arlene adored animals and was an avid Bingo and card player. She also loved garage sales. An important wish of hers was that she wanted all her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren to know that I love each and everyone with all my heart, equally, none more than another.
On October 25, 1947, she was united in marriage to Walter T. Lais. He died February 4, 1990. In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by a son, Donald T. Lais, who died in 1960.
Survivors include her children, Walter R. (Beverly) Lais of Benson City, Wa., Robert R. (Rhonda) Lais, Jody J. (Sandra) Lais, Karen S. (Roger) Larson, and Cindy L. (John) Zugzda, all of Perth, John A. (June) Lais of Burlington, Vt. and Mark K. (Pamela) Lais of Hagaman; a sister, Hazel Bemis of Schenectady; 2 brothers, Donald (Kathi) Bemis of El Paso, Texas and Kenneth (Lorraine ) Bemis of Stratford, N.H.; a brother-in-law, Harold (Jane) Lais of Amsterdam; 2 sisters-in-law, Eleanor Natola of Johnstown and Elizabeth ?Betty? Turowski of Broadalbin; 23 grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. at the Robert M. Halgas Funeral Home Inc., 38 West Main Street, Broadalbin with Pastor Brett Popp officiating.
Burial will be in Green Hill Cemetery, Amsterdam. Calling hours will be held on Tuesday from 2 until 4 and 6 until 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Arlene Joyce Lais
Published Leader-Herald on Monday, April 23, 2007
Mrs. Lais
Arlene Joyce Lais, 74, of State Highway 30, Amsterdam, died Saturday evening, April 21, 2007 at the Mountain Valley Hospice House, Gloversville, following a long illness.
She was born in Amsterdam on June 14, 1932, a daughter of Burton A. and Carrie Litchfield Bemis and attended school in Amsterdam.
At age 58, Arlene furthered her education in computers at F.M.C.C. She was a lifelong area resident.
Arlene was of the Baptist faith.
She was a very devoted mother and grandmother and enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. In addition, Arlene adored animals and was an avid Bingo and card player. She also loved garage sales. An important wish of hers was that she wanted all her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren to know that I love each and everyone with all my heart, equally, none more than another.
On October 25, 1947, she was united in marriage to Walter T. Lais. He died February 4, 1990. In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by a son, Donald T. Lais, who died in 1960.
Survivors include her children, Walter R. (Beverly) Lais of Benson City, Wa., Robert R. (Rhonda) Lais, Jody J. (Sandra) Lais, Karen S. (Roger) Larson, and Cindy L. (John) Zugzda, all of Perth, John A. (June) Lais of Burlington, Vt. and Mark K. (Pamela) Lais of Hagaman; a sister, Hazel Bemis of Schenectady; 2 brothers, Donald (Kathi) Bemis of El Paso, Texas and Kenneth (Lorraine ) Bemis of Stratford, N.H.; a brother-in-law, Harold (Jane) Lais of Amsterdam; 2 sisters-in-law, Eleanor Natola of Johnstown and Elizabeth ?Betty? Turowski of Broadalbin; 23 grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. at the Robert M. Halgas Funeral Home Inc., 38 West Main Street, Broadalbin with Pastor Brett Popp officiating.
Burial will be in Green Hill Cemetery, Amsterdam. Calling hours will be held on Tuesday from 2 until 4 and 6 until 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Published Leader-Herald on Monday, April 23, 2007
Mrs. Lais
Arlene Joyce Lais, 74, of State Highway 30, Amsterdam, died Saturday evening, April 21, 2007 at the Mountain Valley Hospice House, Gloversville, following a long illness.
She was born in Amsterdam on June 14, 1932, a daughter of Burton A. and Carrie Litchfield Bemis and attended school in Amsterdam.
At age 58, Arlene furthered her education in computers at F.M.C.C. She was a lifelong area resident.
Arlene was of the Baptist faith.
She was a very devoted mother and grandmother and enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. In addition, Arlene adored animals and was an avid Bingo and card player. She also loved garage sales. An important wish of hers was that she wanted all her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren to know that I love each and everyone with all my heart, equally, none more than another.
On October 25, 1947, she was united in marriage to Walter T. Lais. He died February 4, 1990. In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by a son, Donald T. Lais, who died in 1960.
Survivors include her children, Walter R. (Beverly) Lais of Benson City, Wa., Robert R. (Rhonda) Lais, Jody J. (Sandra) Lais, Karen S. (Roger) Larson, and Cindy L. (John) Zugzda, all of Perth, John A. (June) Lais of Burlington, Vt. and Mark K. (Pamela) Lais of Hagaman; a sister, Hazel Bemis of Schenectady; 2 brothers, Donald (Kathi) Bemis of El Paso, Texas and Kenneth (Lorraine ) Bemis of Stratford, N.H.; a brother-in-law, Harold (Jane) Lais of Amsterdam; 2 sisters-in-law, Eleanor Natola of Johnstown and Elizabeth ?Betty? Turowski of Broadalbin; 23 grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. at the Robert M. Halgas Funeral Home Inc., 38 West Main Street, Broadalbin with Pastor Brett Popp officiating.
Burial will be in Green Hill Cemetery, Amsterdam. Calling hours will be held on Tuesday from 2 until 4 and 6 until 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
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