Mrs. Ida M. Wilson Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Ida M. Wilson, 82, of Chateaugay died Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2017 in her home surrounded by her loving family and aided by Hospice of the North Country. Born on Oct. 1, 1934 in Ellenburg, NY, she was the daughter of Clarence and Exina (Miner) Gillette. They predeceased her. Her first marriage was to Garth Cook who predeceased her September 2, 1992, that marriage ended in divorce. She was then married to Robert Wilson on Aug. 4, 1990. He predeceased her on July 12, 2008. Mrs. Wilson graduated from Chateaugay High School and North Country Community College with an Associates Degree. In her early years, Mrs. Wilson was employed at the IGA in Chateaugay, and later as a bookkeeper for Grace Russ and Charles Cheyne. She became head cook for the Burke Adult Center and then was employed as manager for the Chateaugay Central School District cafeteria from 1986 to 1992. She was a member of the Centenary Methodist Church, Malone and former member of the Chateaugay Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Wilson served on the board of education at Chateaugay Central School for 13 years. She was member of Frontier Lodge Order of the Eastern Star, Chateaugay from 1962 to 1990 when she transferred her membership to Aurora Lodge, Westville. She is survived by four daughters, Debbie Nemier of Chateaugay, Nancy Cosgrove of Malone, Jeannie Rock of Chateaugay, Kelly Dibble of Constable; two sons, Bobby Cook of Ellenburg, Lloyd “Babe” Cook of New York City; four brothers and sisters-in-law, Clarence and Anne Gillette Jr. of Burke, Kimble and Alice Gillette of Malone, Donald and Nancy Gillette of Chateaugay, Jeff and Lucy Gillette of Chateaugay; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Olive Kavanaugh of Chateaugay, Barbara and Leon Miller of Churubusco; 11 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. At Ida’s request, there will be no calling hours or services. Burial will be in Brigg’s Cemetery in Westville in the spring. Donations may be made in her memory to Hospice of the North Country.

Mrs. Ida M. Wilson

October 1, 1934 - January 4, 2017