LOUDONVILLE – Ann Fahy Boyle, age 89, daughter of the late James and Winifred Fahy of Albany, passed away on Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, November 26, 2009 at St. Peter’s Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Ann was predeceased by her husband Herbert F. Boyle and her sister Marjorie Panas. Ann attended St. Anne’s School in Albany. She was a truly elegant lady, and a devout parishioner at St. Pius X Church, Loudonville. She possessed a deep abiding faith in God and lived a life of joyful service to many, especially her children, her grand children and great grandchildren whom she held dear. Ann worked in various employment most of her life including her work with the New York State Education Department and for the Confraternity of Christian Doctrine of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany.
Ann is survived by her devoted children, Michael (Marie, deceased) Boyle, Maureen (Louis) Gaus and Julie (Robert) Murphy; her four grandsons, David (Jessica) Ranford, Kevin (Christine) Ranford, Michael (Tannith) Boyle and Daniel Murphy. She also leaves two great-grandchildren Alec Ranford and Lyla Ranford and two dear, lifelong friends Mary Rita Pagano and Mary Griswold.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday morning, November 30th, at 11 a.m. in St. Pius X Church, Crumite Rd., Loudonville. Relatives and friends are invited, and may call at the church Monday morning from 9:30 – 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow at St. Agnes Cemetery, Menands. Friends and relatives are invited to celebrate the life of a remarkable and compassionate person. To leave a message of condolence for the family, or view or print a prayer card please visit www.HansFuneralHome.com.
Mary Huba
Maureen, Julie, and Michael,
Your mother was an important part of my youth, and I remember her fondly–the way she laughed with such delight, her special talents in maintaining a beautiful home, and the ever present feeling of welcome that she extended to me. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers on Monday when you celebrate her life. Please accept my deepest sympathy.
Mary Huba
Venice, Florida
RICH & TRUDY LAKE
WE DIDNT KNOW YOU PERSONALY, BUT YOU LIVE ON & SHINE THROUGH YOUR CHILDREN……WHAT A TREMEDOUS LADY YOU MUST HAVE BEEN!!!!!!
MARCIA & MARTIN PICKANDS
Dear Micky, Mike and Family,
We were sorry to hear about your Mother’s/Grandmother’s/Great-Grandmother’s death on this past Thanksgiving morning. Chris Murtagh contacted us after she read the obituary in the Times Union Saturday.
We met Ann just once when she was residing at the assisted living facility that we were looking into as a potential place for Marty’s Mother, Cornelia, to live in when she could no longer live alone.
Ann was a gracious and lovely person who made us feel welcome in her room. She was certainly an elegant spokes-person for the assisted living facility where she lived the day that we met her. She endeared herself to us further that day by speaking very well of our daughter, Tanith, and of course, of Michael, as well.
We know Ann will be missed by all who knew her (however briefly).
Our prayers are with all of you.
Love & Blessings,
Marcia & Marty Pickands
Maureen F Kelly
Dear Julie and Family,
You are in my thoughts at this difficult time.
Maureen
Camille Cosco
Dear Maureen and Julie, My sincerest sympathies to you, your brother, your spouses, and the younger generation, too. Your Mom was certainly a memorable lady, beautiful, gracious, and talented. I remember learning all about “antiquing” furniture from her. I couldn’t wait to try the same thing as soon as I had a home of my own. In fact, I did just that with very happy results – thanks to your Mom! I hope you take comfort in knowing the pleasure and pride your Mom took in both of you – so obvious to all of us! Love to everyone – Camille