WILTON — Melanie Beth Murphy, aged 80, passed away on January 19, 2024, at the Warren Center in Queensbury after a prolonged illness.
She was born on November 4, 1943, in Brooklyn, NY, to Harold Weber and Geraldine (Kern) Weber. She was a graduate of North Shore High School in Glen Head, NY, class of June 1961.
Melanie dedicated her career to serving as a Cancer Registrar at Glens Falls Hospital until her retirement. Subsequently, she worked for many years at To Life, located in Saratoga Springs, continuing her care for Breast Cancer patients. In her leisure time, she had a fondness for crafts and enjoyed strolls with her friends. She adored gardening, treasured vacations in Florida, cherished family gatherings, and held holiday traditions close to her heart. Her number one love was her family. Melanie was known for her “glamourous” style.
She is survived by her daughters Lisa Thomas (David Stewart), Kim Fiore (Alex), and Carol Pollett (Jason Miller), as well as her brother Christopher Weber (Martha) and sister Virginia Franzen. Melanie also leaves behind grandchildren Erica Wardell (Brian), Nicole Lee (Justin), Kelly Wardell (Johnny), Steven Fiore (Syndey), Cody Thomas, Chad Thomas, and Jordan Fiore (Cameron), along with great-grandchildren Brayden Baumgardner, Jade Fiore, Ava Baumgardner, Jax Lee, London Lee, Dallas Fiore, and Olana Tippett; a niece Jessica Fernandez, grandnephew Carter and great-niece Clementine.
Melanie was preceded in death by her husband Robert Murphy and grandson William Wardell.
Family and friends are invited to pay their respects and offer condolences from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, January 27, 2024 at Compassionate Funeral Care, located at 402 Maple Ave. (Rte. 9 and/or Marion Ave.), Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. At 1:00 p.m. the family invites friends to share their fondest memories and stories of Melanie.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to https://dementiasociety.org
For online condolences, visit compassionatefuneralcare.com
