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[ in memoriam ]

Kathleen Pelletier Keating Lois J. Hartnett
1951 – 2021 1933 – 2021

Kathleen Pelletier Keating, R.N., N.P., Lois Jane Hartnett passed away on April 23, 2021, at
70, of Hudson River Road, died July the age of 88. Born in Connersville, Ind., in 1933 to the
21st, at home, in the loving company late Eloise and Oran Perry, her family eventually settled
of her family, after an extended illness. in Waterford. She graduated from Cohoes High School
Born in Franklin, NH on January in 1947, where she was a member of the cheerleading
20, 1951, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and squad and actively participated in many school clubs and activities. She loved
Helen Pelletier. to brag that she earned a 99 on her Latin Regents’ exam. She met the love of
her life, Charles E. Hartnett, in 1948, and they were married in December
Kathy was a 1969 graduate of Notre Dame High School, 1952. Lois and Charlie were together for 63 years surrounded by family in
Schenectady and continued on to SUNY Plattsburgh where Melrose, before his passing in 2015. In addition to keeping the books and
she received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing. She also managing her husband’s land surveying business, Lois taught Sunday School
earned her Master of Science in Nursing with high honors at the Melrose Methodist Church, was a den mother for the Cub Scouts,
from Russell Sage College in 1983. She had a prolific volunteered and always helped others in the community. She loved puzzles,
career in nursing, specializing in pediatric care, working in games, reading and history. She could recite all the U.S. Presidents and their
the Albany Medical Center and St. Peter’s Hospital NICU wives in order. Lois was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-
and also as an instructor nationally, sharing her expertise in grandmother, and always had a warm smile for any children. She loved her
Developmental Disability Nursing. Holding a multitude of annual “vacation” in January to the New York Association of Professional
titles throughout her career, Kathy retired in 2010 as the Land Surveyors conference, where she was an active auxiliary member for
Director of Nursing and Health Services for the NYS Office many years. She leaves behind her children, Penny Hill (Richard Zazycki),
for Persons with Developmental Disabilities. In 2011, she John (Jane) Hartnett, and Jennifer (Paul) Molesky; seven grandchildren,
was awarded the DDNA Nurse of the Year, a recognition Forrest (Amber Brust) Hartnett, Hudson (Kim) Hartnett, Gracey (Dave
awarded to one nurse per year nationwide.
Carey) Hartnett, Andrea (Greg Popp) Hill, Paul (Caitlyn) Molesky, Anya
Strong in her catholic faith, Kathleen was a longtime member (Benjamin) Angley, and Dylan (Carlee Chapko) Molesky and sixteen great-
of All Saints on the Hudson Parish, active in its choir and its grandchildren. She also treasured her Minnesota family: sister-in-law Marcia
Bereavement ministry known as the Lazarus group. She was (Willard) Koukkari; and her nieces, Melissa (Tim) Ridley, Heidi (Alan)
also very active in her children’s school activities, including Reitz; and nephew Mark (Mary) Koukkari and all their children. In addition
academic, athletic and musical events. She was a member to her parents and her husband, Lois was predeceased by her brother Oran
of the MHS Soccer Booster Club, the PTA, and was an Perry; her grandson M. Skye Hartnett; her son Michael D. Hartnett; and
integral part of the MES playground fundraising campaign her daughter-in-law Raedine Foster Hartnett. The family wishes to express
in the mid 90’s. At home, she enjoyed gardening and loved their sincerest gratitude to all the medical personnel, caregivers and others
traveling with her family, having visited each of the world’s who helped and supported Lois so she could enjoy staying in her home for
7 continents. the last two years. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Hoosick
Valley Rescue Squad Schaghticoke or the Melrose Methodist Church.
Survivors include her husband of 49 years, John P. Keating, Arrangements by Chase-Smith Family Funeral Homes of Schaghticoke.
whom she married June 24, 1972, her daughter Elizabeth Online remembrances may be made at www.chasesmithfamily.com
Louise Keating of Mechanicville, son Neal Scott(Emilia)
Keating, of Springfield, VA, her brother Kenneth(Christie)
Pelletier and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased
by 3 infant brothers Raymond, Lawrence and Jeffrey. Editor’s Note:
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to It is with a heavy heart we share the news we've just recently received
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, of the passing of these two honorable NYSAPLS Auxiliary Members.
Memphis, TN 38105 in loving memory of Kathleen P. Kathy Keating served as Auxiliary President from 2000-2001. Lois
Keating. Please visit www.devito-salvadorefh.com for Hartnett was a charter member of the Auxiliary and served as their
directions and to leave condolences. President from 1978-1979. We will dearly miss our friends. May they
rest in peace.

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