Althea M. D’Avignon, 93
Althea M. D’Avignon, 93, of Queensbury, N.Y. passed away peacefully at the Pines of Glens Falls December 25, 2025, shortly after her great niece Rebecca (Shawn) Wall told her it was okay to go.
Althea was born on July 29, 1932 in Saranac Lake, the daughter of Elysium and Margaret (Bombard) Yando. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Herbert D’Avignon, with whom she shared nearly 75 wonderful years of marriage. She was also predeceased by her unborn son, her brothers Kenneth and Robert, her granddaughter Althea Wilson, her grandson Nicholas Farina and her granddaughter in-law Sheila D’Avignon.
Althea is survived by her sister, Sandra Pickering of Vero Beach; her children, Barton (Deborah) D’Avignon, Vicki (William) Wilson, Lori Stone, Kari (Rodney) Russo, Kathy (David) Waite and Linda (John) Steinberg; her grandchildren Mathohn, William, Cody, Steven, Colby, Ridge, Isabelle, Elliott Granger III; her great-grandchildren Dylan, Annalysse, William, Frederick, Robert, Chloe, Connor, Daniel; many more nieces and nephews, great and great-great, especially loving memories by all in Florida whose support and love brought her great comfort.
Althea attended Tupper Lake High School, where she and Herbert were both members of the ski team. In 1965, the family moved from the Tupper Lake area to Lake George and then Queensbury NY. Their home was well known for its open door and magical kitchen that never seemed to run out of food. Althea and Herbert throughout the years have for a short time adopted many as immediate family. Many family members and friends fondly credit the D’Avignon’s family for their compassion, hospitality and generosity, as a reason they are where they are today.
She worked for some time as a waitress at W.T. Grant’s, followed by many decades behind the counter at Howard Johnson’s in Queensbury. Althea and Herb shared a love of snowmobiling with family and friends throughout the Adirondacks, often riding 50-mile loops even in the coldest weather, starting right from their backyard on Easy Street.
In later years, they enjoyed traveling together, cruising with family and friends throughout the Caribbean, South America, and Hawaii and spending winter months in Vero Beach, FL surrounded by loved ones.
Althea will be remembered for her strong work ethic, and unwavering devotion to her family, her home, her kitchen, and her heart that was always open.
Althea loved children, in lieu of flowers a suggestion is to donate to Saint Jude Children Hospital in her name.
A mass will be held on Saturday, January 24, 2026 11am at St Michaels, 80 Saratoga Ave, South Glens Falls, NY with a reception to follow.
Arrangements under the care of Singleton Sullivan Potter Funeral Home, 407 Bay Road, Queensbury. For those who wish online condolences can be made to the family by visiting www.sbfuneralhome.com.