Schenectady – Ella E. Allard, 93, passed away peacefully on Thursday October 31st. Born in Hudson she was the daughter of the late William and Nellie Jansen.
Ella will be remembered for her extreme love and devotion to her family. She stayed home to raise her four children, and then helped to raise and nurture her nine grandchildren, who she adored.
Ella is survived by her children; Jeanette Gerry, George Jr. (Linda) Allard, Mark (Cindy) Allard, and Joseph Allard, her beloved grandchildren; Robert (Carrie) Lokenberg, Eric Gerry, Donna Penny, Christopher (Cindy) Allard, George III (Heidi) Allard, Denise (Randy) Voris, Gregory Allard, and Taylor Allard. Ella is also survived by 7 cherished great-grandchildren. Ella was predeceased by her husband George Allard Sr., and her grandson Kevin Lokenberg.
Donations may be made in Ella's name to The Rensselaer County ARC, 79 102nd St. Troy, NY 12180. Funeral services for Ella will be private for the family.