Edgar J. TANGUAY

WARRENSBURG -- Edgar J. Tanguay, 89, formally of River Street, passed away Monday, Nov. 21, 2005, at Glens Falls Hospital, following a long illness Born March 25, 1916, in Cannan, Vt., he was the son of the late Theophile and Florida Pare Tanguay. He was raised in Canada. Mr. Tanguay was employed as a carpenter with Adirondack Forestry until his retirement. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting, fishing and riding his 4-wheeler. Edgar married Nellie Hall, his wife and best friend for over 60 years, although Edgar and Nellie never had children they nurtured and raised Charles "Chuck" Coonradt Jr. Besides his wife he is survived by his niece and caregiver, Joyce Adams, of Bloomfield, Ct..; a sister, Viola Tanguay of Canada; a brother, Armel Tanguay of Massachusetts; and several nieces, nephews, family and friends. Friends may call on Saturday, Nov. 26, from 10:30 until 11:30 a.m. at Alexander-Baker Funeral Home, 3809 Main St., Warrensburg, where a funeral service will follow at 11:30 a.m., with the Rev. Richard Leonard, pastor of the Warrensburg Free Methodist Church, officiating. Burial will take place at Warrensburg Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Warrensburg Free Methodist Church, 153 River St., Warrensburg, NY 12885 or to a charity of one's choice. Published in the Post-Star from 11/23/2005 - 11/24/2005.