Eileen J. Deere

September 25, 1921 - April 16, 2016

Eileen J. Deere, 94, of Gloversville, NY, passed away on Saturday, April 16, 2016, at Nathan Littauer Hospital Nursing Home. Eileen was born on September 25, 1921, to the late Douglas and Marion Morgan Baldwin. She was married to the late Benny Deere, who passed away in 2003. Eileen was a lifetime resident of Gloversville, making a life, raising her family and making a home and memories in her birth place. She was employed as a young gal at Robison & Smith Cleaners before she met and married her Benny. Eileen was employed at Coleco Industries from the very beginning and was a dedicated employee for over 40 years, working until it was closed. She taught summer Bible study at North Main Street Methodist Church. Eileen is survived by her devoted children, Benay Maybury, Dawn Loux, Judith Ann (Theodore) Meher, and James (Donna) Deere; her six grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren; also surviving are her siblings, Douglas, David and Richard Baldwin, and Donna Chambers. Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, April 19 2016, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. and Wednesday, April 20, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Amico Funeral Home, 150 South Main Street, Gloverville, followed by a 11 a.m. funeral service with the Rev. Chris Hamm. Burial will take place at Prospect Hill Cemetery, Gloversville, NY. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one's choice. Online condolences may be made at www.amicofuneralhome.com.