DELMAR – Ann E. VandenBergh Marshall, 74, of Delmar, passed away on Friday, October 28, 2016, at St. Peter’s Hospital while surrounded by her family. Ann was born in Albany and lived in the area all her life. She was employed by the New York State Education Dept. for several years, and by the New York State Teachers Retirement System for many years until her retirement. Ann was an avid reader and enjoyed crossword and Sudoku puzzles, as well as taking organ lessons through the Keys To Fun Program.
Ann was a beloved mother, sister, and grandmother. She was predeceased by her husband Kenneth Marshall and by her parents Jacob and Margaret Gottschalk VandenBergh. She is survived by her daughter Kathleen LaRose of Delmar; her sister Marge Billetts (Tony) of Feura Bush; her brother Barry VandenBergh (Kathleen) of Wynantskill; her grandchildren Daniela and Paula LaRose; her sister-in-law Joyce Beaudette; her brother-in-law William Marshall; and by several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held in the Hans Funeral Home, 1088 Western Ave., Albany, Tuesday morning at 10:00 a.m. Relatives and friends are invited, and may call at the funeral home Monday from 4-7 p.m. Interment will be in Albany Rural Cemetery, Menands. The family suggests memorial contributions to the Capital City Rescue Mission, 259 S Pearl St, Albany, NY 12202. To leave a message of condolence for the family or obtain directions to the funeral home, please visit www.HansFuneralHome.com.
Sheila Dunn
October 29, 2016 at 10:54 amMarge, Kathleen, Barry and families,
I am so sorry for the loss of your Mom and your sister. I hope that all of your wonderful memories of her will bring you some comfort during this painful time. May God be with you all and may Ann now rest in the. Peace she so deserved.
Nancy ashline
October 29, 2016 at 8:39 pmI can’t think about Aunt Ann without thinking about her smile and her laugh. She was such a sweet person and always made you happy when you saw her. She was a blessing.
Barb Veltman
October 31, 2016 at 6:05 amKathy and family,
I was saddened to hear of Ann’s passing. She was such a sweet and gentle soul. I have a lot of fun memories when she and Kenny would come to My Place. She may have been the quiet one, drinking her coffee and doing her crosswords and word games, but she definitely kept Kenny inline!
Sue Waligora
November 1, 2016 at 6:59 amBarry and Kathy,
We were so sad to hear that Ann had passed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and all of your extended family.
Love,
Sue and Mark Waligora
Wilhelmina VandenBergh MacFarquhar & Darlene MacFarquhar Marcello
November 4, 2016 at 2:54 pmWe were saddened to hear that our niece/cousin Ann passed away. The family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Barry & Joan Isbister
November 12, 2016 at 7:52 amKathleen,
It’s been years since we’ve seen your Mom but our memories are of a kind, sweet woman. She always had a smile on her face. We’re so sorry to hear of her passing.
Barry & Joan Isbister
Ann Stokman
December 12, 2016 at 3:20 pmSorry to hear of the loss.