In Memory Of
Char Macfawn
1949
2023
Char Macfawn
April 3, 1949 — June 28, 2023
Charlene R. MacFawn, wife of James W. MacFawn Sr. passed away Wednesday, June 28, 2023.
She was born April 3, 1949 in Albany, NY, the daughter of Charles and Margaret Shumway. Born and raised in the South End of Albany, Char graduated from Philip Schuyler High School.
Char was a proud wife, rockstar mom, a forever friend, and a devoted nana. Her happy place was at the beach in St. Petersburg, Florida and spending time with her nine grandchildren, as well as visiting casinos, enjoying her patio, and listening to her oldies.
She is survived by her husband, Jim MacFawn of Albany, NY; four children: Kimberly Spada (spouse, ER Spada II), Jimmy MacFawn (spouse, Thea MacFawn), Charlie MacFawn (spouse, Bonnie MacFawn), and Katrina Higgins (spouse, Steve Higgins); nine grandchildren: ER Spada III, Madison MacFawn, Emily Spada, Charles "CJ" MacFawn, Brandin MacFawn, Avery MacFawn, Lucas MacFawn, Sophie Higgins, and Parker Higgins; siblings: Joy Woodard, Mardi Salazar, Charles "Red" Shumway, Tracie Shumway, and Billy Shumway. She is also survived by sister and brother-in-laws, nieces, and nephews.
Char was predeceased by her brother, Carl Shumway.
Friends may call, Thursday, July 6th from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM at New Comer Cremations & Furnerals, 343 New Karner Rd., Colonie, NY 12205.
To share a memory of Char or leave a special message for her family, please visit the guestbook below.
She was born April 3, 1949 in Albany, NY, the daughter of Charles and Margaret Shumway. Born and raised in the South End of Albany, Char graduated from Philip Schuyler High School.
Char was a proud wife, rockstar mom, a forever friend, and a devoted nana. Her happy place was at the beach in St. Petersburg, Florida and spending time with her nine grandchildren, as well as visiting casinos, enjoying her patio, and listening to her oldies.
She is survived by her husband, Jim MacFawn of Albany, NY; four children: Kimberly Spada (spouse, ER Spada II), Jimmy MacFawn (spouse, Thea MacFawn), Charlie MacFawn (spouse, Bonnie MacFawn), and Katrina Higgins (spouse, Steve Higgins); nine grandchildren: ER Spada III, Madison MacFawn, Emily Spada, Charles "CJ" MacFawn, Brandin MacFawn, Avery MacFawn, Lucas MacFawn, Sophie Higgins, and Parker Higgins; siblings: Joy Woodard, Mardi Salazar, Charles "Red" Shumway, Tracie Shumway, and Billy Shumway. She is also survived by sister and brother-in-laws, nieces, and nephews.
Char was predeceased by her brother, Carl Shumway.
Friends may call, Thursday, July 6th from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM at New Comer Cremations & Furnerals, 343 New Karner Rd., Colonie, NY 12205.
To share a memory of Char or leave a special message for her family, please visit the guestbook below.
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Char Macfawn, please visit our flower store.
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Thursday, July 6, 2023
1:00 - 4:00 pm (Eastern time)
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Thursday, July 6, 2023
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