Marianne Gerard, former resident, dies at 91

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Marianne Elizabeth Gerard, 92, of Cedar River Road, Indian Lake, passed away May 25, 2023, at Glens Falls Hospital, in Glens Falls.

Obituary

Marianne was born July 27, 1930, in Flushing. She was the daughter of Frederick and Anne Hilliard. She grew up in East Setauket, graduated from Setauket High School, attended Acadia University in Nova Scotia, Canada, and Katharine Gibbs Secretarial School in Melville. She married Bernard Gerard on April 3, 1951, and raised five boys.

In July 1998, Marianne and Bernard retired to their cabin on Cedar River Road. She was a member of the Indian Lake Garden Club and a parishioner of St. Mary’s Church. She enjoyed gardening, bird watching, hiking, playing cribbage and reading.

Marianne was predeceased by her parents Frederick and Anne; her husband, Bernard Gerard; and brother Frederick Hilliard Jr. She is survived by her sister Irene and brother Robert. She is also survived by her five sons: Bernard Jr., wife Grace; Edward, wife Cheri; Richard, wife Loralie; Daniel; and Christian, wife Maria. Eight grandchildren: Mary, Richard, Kevin, Makayla, Aimie, Melissa, Miranda and

Samuel. Five great-grandchildren: Arabella, Brayden, Reiner, Henry and Hudson.

In accordance with Marianne’s wishes, there will be no calling hours or funeral services. A Celebration of Life will be held this summer in Indian Lake.

Donations in Marianne’s memory may be sent to the Indian Lake Volunteer Ambulance Corps, 6231 NYS RT 30, Indian Lake, New York 12842 or Treasurer ILGC, P.O. Box 608, Indian Lake, New York 12842. Donations may also be sent to St. Mary’s Church, 6335 NY-30, Indian Lake, NY 12842.