Schenectady - Lois M. Ennis, 82, passed away on Thursday, October 12, 2017 at Ellis Hospital surrounded by her loving family.
Born on May 20, 1935 in Schenectady, a daughter of the late Harold and Ethel Delamater. Lois was a lifelong resident of the area, graduating from Draper High School. Lois worked for General Electric up until her retirement.
Lois and her late husband, Donald, enjoyed camping at various locations but often times would go to Arrowhead Marina in Scotia. She loved to read, listen to 50's and 60's music and dance; she loved the band, The Copycats, and would go to their show as often as she could. Most of all she was a loving mother, grandmother and friend who will be sadly missed by all.
Survivors include her daughter, Donna Cunningham; grandchildren, Shannon, Edward, Heather, Megan and Randall; beloved great-grandchildren, Paetyn, Joseph, Kiyonna, Graysen and Lenox. Several nieces, nephews and cousins also survive. Lois is predeceased by her brothers, Robert and Clark Delmater; sisters, Vera Delamater Ballingall and Beverly Delamater Esposito.
A memorial service for Lois will be held on Friday, October 20, 2017 at 12noon at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 343 New Karner Road, Colonie, 12205. Calling hours will be held on Thursday, October 19, 2017 from 5pm until 7pm at the funeral home. Burial will be held at Memory Gardens, Albany.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the National Kidney Foundation, 1344 University Ave. Rochester, New York, 14607.