GUILDERLAND – Rita E. Traxon, 56, passed away on Saturday, March 27, 2010 at the Albany County Nursing Home, with her loving husband and son at her side.
Rita was born on October 10, 1953 in Hancock, MD and was the daughter of the late William H. and Mae (Johnson) Weller, Jr. She worked as a CNA for 37 years, having worked at The Avenue, Dutch Manor and Guilderland Center. Rita loved hiking, running and Tae Bo.
Rita is the loving wife of 37 years to Mark A. Traxon; loving mother to Jason A. Traxon and the late Michael L. Traxon; and cherished grandmother to Amanda and Brianna Traxon. She is also survived by her mother and father-in-law, Edith and Jack Traxon and by two brothers and one sister. She was predeceased by on brother.
Calling hours will be held at New Comer Cannon Funeral Home, 343 New Karner Road, Colonie (Rt. 155-south of Central Ave.) on Thursday from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Services and interment will be private at the convenience of the family at Zion Lutheran Cemetery in Schenectady.
At the request of the family, memorial contributions may be made to the Lewy Body Dementia Association, 912 Killian Hill Road SW, Suite 202C, Lilburn, GA 30047 (www.lbda.org) in memory of Rita E. Traxon.