Grace W. Hammons

Grace W. Hammons, 85, of Reed Street, Northville, passed away on Saturday, November 29, 2025, at St. Peter’s Hospital in Albany. Grace was born in New Haven, Connecticut on April 22, 1940, to Harry and Winona Wright. On December 3, 1960, Grace married Herbert E. Hammons, Jr., who predeceased her on November 5, 2011. Grace was the proud mother of six children: James “Scott” (Brenda) Hammons of Gloversville, NY; Jeffery Hammons (Jennifer) of Penn Argyle, PA; Edmund “Ted” (Jennifer) Hammons of Ephratah, NY; Rachel “Auriemma” LeDoux (Stephen) of Mohawk, NY; Douglas (Catherine) Hammons of Edinburg, NY; and David (Amy) Hammons of Thomson, GA. She had the joy of eleven grandchildren and four great grandchildren. She was a 1958 graduate of Shelton High School. She then pursued her education at the University of New Hampshire, then Boston University, and worked in research. Later, she attended Bridgeport University. After getting married, Grace and Herb lived in Georgia while he served in the military. Then, they moved back to Connecticut for 20+ years before moving to New York in 1987. In 1991, Grace and her youngest two children moved to Northville, where her husband purchased a dental practice. She worked alongside him as a Dental Assistant until their retirement in 2001. After that, Grace and Herb proudly established the Bread of Life Food Pantry of Northville. They founded it with the mission of: “If you are hungry, you qualify.” The pantry still exists today and is operated at the Baptist Church of Northville. Grace was a member of Our Lady of Guadeloupe Discalced Carmelite Community in Amsterdam and was a devout Catholic. She was a Eucharistic Minister for the Residential Health Care Facilities in Fulton and Montgomery counties. At one time, Grace was a Faith Formation instructor at St. Joseph’s Church in Broadalbin and later at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel. Grace had a wide array of hobbies and interests. She enjoyed researching and studying, and she was an avid reader. She took pleasure in caring for and being around animals—wild and domestic. But above all, Grace had strong faith in the Lord and loved her family. Calling hours will be held on Thursday, December 4, 2025, from 4:00pm - 7:00pm at the Robert M. Halgas Funeral Home, Inc., 111 County Highway 106 (corner of Route 29 and Black Street), Johnstown. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, 39 St. John Street, Amsterdam on Saturday, December 6 at 11:00am with Rev. O. Robert DeMartinis officiating. Her burial will be in the Spring at St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Johnstown. In lieu of flowers, any memorial contributions may be made to The Bread of Life Food Pantry (Baptist Church of Northville).

Grace W. Hammons

April 22, 1940 - November 29, 2025

What We Do

Flowers & Gifts

Plan Ahead

About Us

Resources

Obituaries

Grief & Healing

Contact Information

Grace W. Hammons

April 22, 1940 - November 29, 2025

What We Do

Flowers & Gifts

Plan Ahead

About Us

Resources

Obituaries

Grief & Healing

Contact Information

365 Days of Grief Support