New Lebanon – Lois Wolcott Germain, 85, of Nolan Road, Ballston Lake, NY, died on Tuesday, March 11, 2014, at the Ellis Hospital in Schenectady, NY. She was born on September 15, 1928, in Florida and was the daughter of the late Gerald and Vera Wolcott. Mrs. Germain was a graduate of New Lebanon High School and later attended nursing school. She had lived in Ballston Lake since 1949 and worked as a librarian’s aide at the Stevens Elementary School for many years. She was full of joy and had a zest for life. She loved her flower gardens, and she was an avid reader. Every winter she looked forward to spending happy times with her husband, family and extended family in Bonita Springs, FL. Lois deeply loved her family and friends and she will be dearly missed.
Lois was the beloved wife of Malcolm R. Germain, whom she married on June 26, 1949, the loving mother of Bruce R. and wife Cheryl Germain of Ithaca, NY, Barry W. and wife Charlotte “Sharky” Germain of Greenville, SC, David R. Germain of Scotia, NY, and Steven W. and wife Barbara Germain of Greenville, the caring sister of Leroy and wife Lil Wolcott of New Lebanon, NY, and the late Helen and husband William Dennette, and the adoring grandmother of Shanna, Josh, Chelsea, Taylor, Beth and Nate. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
The funeral will be held on Saturday, March 15, at 3 pm from the Townley & Wheeler Funeral Home, 21 Midline Road, Ballston Lake. Lois’ nephew, Rev. Alan Wolcott, will officiate.
Relatives and friends are invited and may call on Saturday from 1 to 3 pm prior to the service at the funeral home. The interment of her cremains will take place next week in Memory Gardens Cemetery, Colonie, NY.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK, 73123-1718 or to the American Diabetes Association, 2 Pine West Plaza, Albany, NY, 12205.
The family encourages you to view and leave messages on Mrs. Germain’s Book of Memories at www.TownleyWheelerFH.com.