Marieanne Wason

Troy-Marieanne Wason, 87, peacefully left this world for her heavenly home on Sunday, December 4, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. Marieanne was born on November 9,1935 in Brooklyn, NY. Her parents, John and Clara Peymann, had emigrated from Germany just two years earlier. Marieanne excelled in school and dreamed of being a teacher. She spoke English and German with equal fluency. She graduated from Bayside High School in Queens in 1952, and went straight to work as a secretary at Republic Pictures in New York City. One of her favorite memories of her time in the movie industry was that of meeting John Wayne. Marieanne was next employed as a secretary at Sperry Rand Corporation. Marieanne's friend June arranged a blind date on June 14,1958 with June's brother Bill Wason. Sixteen months later, on October 11, 1959, Marieanne and Bill were joined in a marriage that would last 62 years, until Bill's death in 2021. During those years, they moved from Queens to their beloved home in Centerport on Long Island, where they raised their two children. Marieanne and Bill shared a love of travel, and over the years they visited destinations all over the world. Marieanne was a wonderful cook and an avid gardener. She enjoyed crafts, especially crocheting. She adored her dogs, Max, Honeybunch, and Daisy. Marieanne was a devoted full-time homemaker for a number of years. She balanced her dedication to her family with her tireless service to others. She was a very active member of St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Huntington Station, serving in the Altar Guild, Friendly Visitors (visiting the congregation's home-bound), organizing a support group for young mothers, becoming certified in Stevens' Ministries, chairing various renovation projects, assisting a refugee family, and participating in pastoral search committees. When her children reached their teens, Marieanne began volunteering in the special education classroom at Oldfield Junior High School in Greenlawn. This quickly led to a job offer as a special education teacher's assistant or "para". Marieanne's dream of working with children in a classroom setting was finally realized. Her patience, creativity, and love of teaching benefitted so very many over the years. In February 2020, Marieanne and Bill moved to Troy, NY to be closer to their children and grandchildren. She faced numerous health challenges with grit and grace. Marieanne will be remembered by those who knew her for her wisdom, her strength, her thoughtfulness, her insight, and her love for others. For those fortunate enough to be her family, she was the most loving mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, aunt, sister, daughter, and wife. She was a loyal and caring friend. She was an eternal optimist who never seemed to consider giving up on people or on life, no matter what challenges arose. Marieanne is survived by her son Bob and daughter-in-law Jill Baucom, her daughter Linda and son-in-law Joel Chapin, her grandsons Ben Chapin, Ian Chapin and his fiance Courtney Leo, Lucas Chapin and his wife Hikari Morikawa, and Tanner Knight and his wife Gaby Luna. Also survived by her nieces Donna Dufifie and Erica Giorgiano and her nephews John Santiago and Jim Schiffler, and their families. She was pre-deceased by her husband William J. Wason lV, her sister Janet Santiago, her granddaughter Sarah Chapin Knight, and her niece Laura Pochinski. Marieanne's family would like to thank her incredible team of aides who helped to make each day the best it could be. The love, laughter, compassion and care you gave her added years to her life and life to her years. Thank you, Amanda, Debbie, Davelle, Krissy, Dagna, Antonia, Kayla, Dawn, Valerie, Imani, Erika, Jasmine, Rikki, Danielle, Oddah, Veronica, and Tasha for your friendship and dedication. Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Marieanne’s family Saturday, December 10, 2022 in the McVeigh Funeral Home, 208 N. Allen Street, Albany, NY 12206 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Please enter the funeral home from the rear parking lot entrance only. Marieanne’s Funeral Service will follow at 1:00 p.m. in the McVeigh Funeral Home, Albany. Interment will follow on Friday, December 16, 2022 with immediate family at Gerald BH Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, Schuylerville, NY. In lieu of flowers, please donate in Marieanne’s memory to Rensselaer County Hospice, 295 Valley View Blvd., Rensselaer, NY 12144. To leave a message for the family or view other helpful services please visit www.mcveighfuneralhome.com.

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Marieanne Wason

November 9, 1935 - December 4, 2022