Kristin Michelle Hart

Kristin Michelle Hart Amsterdam – Kristin Michelle Frank Hart, 48, of Smith Road, Amsterdam, reached out to take her Savior’s hand and accompanied Him to Heaven on December 11, 2021 at the Hospice Inn at St. Peter’s Hospital. She was born in Gloversville on December 15, 1972, a daughter of Michael and Nancy Newton Frank and was a lifelong area resident. Kristin was a 1990 graduate of Mayfield Central School and earned her associate’s degree in accounting from FMCC in 1992. Kristin married the love of her life, John D. Hart, on July 6, 1996 and they celebrated their twenty-fifth anniversary by hiking to Hope Falls on that special day this past year. He was her partner in business and she became his “world”. Kris took pride in raising her children and watching them grow to adults. As a member of the Mayfield Presbyterian Church, Kris was a founding member of the Tuesday Prayer Group at the church whose members became her “angels” and spiritual support group in recent years. These friends met weekly on Tuesdays to share prayers for each other and for all prayer requests received. Spending time in nature was Kris’ special place to find peace. Seeing a loon on the water, a moose on a winter trail, an eagle or hawk in the sky or a deer, some turkeys or even a bear in the backyard brought her so much joy. She loved time on the beach in her beloved Maine with her family - watching the ocean waves or seagulls or picking up seashells – and her home is filled with pictures she took to remember those moments. A favorite place to experience peace was at their camp in the Adirondacks. Hiking, camping, and fishing with her husband and very often her brother, Rob, were times she treasured. She loved planting and tending her gardens – vegetable and floral – and planning special holiday meals or gatherings in her beautiful home. When Kristin was diagnosed with cancer, she stated that she was “not going to let cancer rule her life” and she continued for five years with that attitude. She and John, as partners in TURN KEY CONSTRUCTION, continued to build houses and garages, and to design and renovate bathrooms, kitchens, decks and more for so many people in Fulton and Montgomery counties. Kristin loved this work – especially creating whatever the customer could dream up – and continued working even as the cancer began to take its toll. She was predeceased by her maternal grandparents, John and Elma Newton and paternal grandparents, John and Betsey Frank. Kristin is survived by her loving husband, John; two amazing children, Brittany and Jack; her parents Michael and Nancy Frank of Mayfield; two brothers, Rev. Jeffrey Frank (Dawn) of Ft. Plain and Robert Frank of Mayfield; mother-in law, Ceil (Fred) Putkowski; father-in-law, Alan Hart; sister-in-law, Pam (Rocky) Buchner; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and her beautiful dog, Lotus (aka Moopy). Her family is thankful for Dr. Deborah Sculco and the amazing staff at the Rao Outpatient Pavilion, Amsterdam and the many doctors who accompanied her on the journey. We are grateful to everyone who has reached out to the family in love and sympathy since her passing. Cremation was performed at Park View Crematorium, Schenectady. Services will be held privately for the family. Memorial contributions may be made to: The Foundation of St. Mary’s Hospital at Amsterdam, 427 Guy Park Ave., Amsterdam, NY 12010 – specifically for the Rao Outpatient Pavilion; or: The Community Hospice Foundation, 310 S. Manning Blvd., Albany, NY 12208 (payable to “The Community Hospice”). Robert M. Halgas Funeral Home, 111 County Highway 106, Johnstown, has been entrusted with her care.

Kristin Michelle Hart

December 11, 1972 - December 15, 2021

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December 11, 1972 - December 15, 2021

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