Tell us about your favorite Aunt.

From: Gail Goodrich

My favorite aunt was Aunt Pearl Archard. If it hadn't been for her I might not have been able to participate
in a lot of things at school or other activities. She would drive Uncle Wally to work and get the car to take us to different things. She took us to Saratoga on a day trip to see Pepper's Turkey farm, Mount McKinley and Grant's cottage. We had a special night at the Lake George park and there was no bus so she took us for the event and sat by the lake for two or three hours while we did our thing. One time she had been away a few days and when she got home she hugged Sandra and Gavin , then came over and hugged me too. She always made me feel special. She had eight kids of her own but I knew I could count on her if I needed to. When my kids were into all the activities, I was sure I took them and their friends to all that I could.

From: James Harris

I think I am fortunate because I enjoyed all of my Aunts, on both sides of the family. Some aunts stand out because we spent more time with them. In the summmer as children we would spend a week or two with Aunt Martha (on Mom's side) in Greenwich. This was our "vacation" when actually it was a vacation for Mom & Dad. I remember Aunts Carol & Gail (on Dad's side) playing with us as children. The big treat was when they would push us around in the wheelbarrow. For us it was a blast and it didn't cost a cent. One Aunt who I have a special memory for is our Great-Aunt Pearl. I always considered her a pleasant person to be around.

From: Philip Harris

My favorite Aunt was Aunt Rachel Harris Kubricky. After work I would come home in the summertime and all my kids' Jim, Brenda, Randy ,Renee and Steven would be waiting in their bathing suits to go swimming at
Aunt Rachel's pool. She was always so pleased that we came and always made us feel welcome. When I needed to take my drivers test for my license, she let me use her car and went with me. She gave me the
encouragement that I needed to pass my drivers test. I used to be buddies with Dick and Duke Kubricky and she made me feel like one of the family.

From: Connie Olson, About Ella Mae Martin.

There are several aunts I could choose from for various reasons, but the one that stands out the most, is my mothers brothers first wife, Auntie Ella Mae (Martin.) She was a tiny lady a bit on the fluffy side as she would say. (Stout) Never had a grey hair out of place. Sh never wore slacks, she always wore starched house dresses and a pretty apron. She would tease us that if she didn't go on a diet she would be as wide as she was tall. I'll always remember her with a smile always on her face, and with her hearty deep bubbly laugh. I can't ever remember her not smiling or not being in a good mood. You could always talk to her about anything and she always seemed to have the right answers for you. She loved to cook and was a wonderful baker of delicious yummy breads & desserts. Whenever we went to visit she had tasty "goodies" out for us.

She had a vegtable garden that did well every year, she edged it with different kinds of flowers.
Inside the house is where she had her passion for african violets displayed. She had a way with african violets. There wasn't a spot in her house that didn't have decorated flower pot sitting with the tiny deep purple flowers in it. She loved to decorate those pots. Growing those african violets is what she did best. She kept me supplied with those plants for years. I loved them too. But my thing was NOT having a green thumb. Those african violets plants did not do well for me. I would ask her "what I was doing wrong" as they just didn't live long for
me. She would shake her head in disbelief whenever I told her another one had bit the dust, then she's hand me another plant saying "Well maybe this time it will make it." I always did every thing she said to do with them. I put them where she said they should go, I'd water them carefully with measured amounts of water just like she said. I even talked to them and felt like a fool doing it. She said she talked to hers, and she played music for them. Nothing worked for me.

When I turned 50 birthday (Eons ago) she came to my birthday celebration with a gift in hand. It was the prettiest african violet plant I'd ever seen. It was in one of the pretty pots she had hand painted. Prettiest thing I had ever seen. She sat it down, then turned to me and said. "This is special, you can't kill it no matter how hard
you try." I looked closer at it then discovered it was the most realistic fake looking african violet plant I had ever seen. Both of us laughed. Whenever I would see her she would ask me how my "Green Thumb" was doing.
That little realistic looking plant has a special place in my house to this day. She died several years ago from complications of diabetis. I still miss her and her cheerful ways. I'll always remember my aunt Ella Mae in a very special way. I hope I'll be remembered by my nieces and nephews in this special way too.

From: Amy Freeman

While growing up we didn't see Renee much because we lived so far away, but the one thing I remember is her making pancakes for us kids when we had our family reunions. Since we lived closer to Grandma and Grandpa Harris, we visited Glens Falls more often and spent more time with Steve and Lisa. They used to take us almost everywhere with them (probably to keep us out of Grandma and mom's hair). I still get excited every time I get to go out and visit (now with my daughter) and see everyone.

From: Lois Rotella

Favorite Aunt, now that is hard. All my Aunts were special to me because I wasn't near them all year. I only saw them in the summer when we visited my Grandmother. My Aunt Lena was the aunt we went places with. We always had fun when we were together. Our families had a great time together. I am still close to my cousins Lucy and Barbara because of our relationship as kids. My Aunt Naomi was the fun aunt. She loved to dance and have fun. I remember once she even took us roller skating and we had a ball. Last but not least is my Aunt Dot. She would make Barbie doll clothes for my doll. I use to love to watch her make them. She is the only Aunt I still have left. She is the connection to the large family that was. I certainly miss all that have passed on. I miss their warmth, personality and laughter.

From: Renee Zamora

On the Harris side my favorite Aunt was Aunt Millie. I learned so many homemaking skills from her. She was always sewing or making something. I loved to hear her laugh it was so neat. On the Weatherwax side my favorite Aunt was Aunt Martha, I just loved her and I knew that she liked me best. Aunt Martha's house was interesting too. She was very disorganized and had tons of stuff. It was fun going through things or just wondering what she was saving things for. She made me laugh inside.

From: Lucy Welden

My favorite aunt was Florence she used to come and spend most of the summer with my grandmother one summer she spent most of it with our family. She was willing to do new things once she went horseback riding with my sister and she helped to do some haying while I drove the tractor. I went on vacation with her , Lois and Joe another time I brought two of my nieces to NYC and we stayed at Aunt Florence's we were taken to World Trade Center to see the view. We also went to see show The King and I. I enjoyed spending time with my aunt and cousins Lois and Joe.

From: Connie Farrington

When your father is an only child and your mother is an only child, you don't get to select a "favorite aunt".

From: Joyce Eggleston

My favorite Aunt was Aunt Pearl Archard. My father Marshall Harris sister. They lived about 3 houses from us in the old days. She was always good to me. She wasn't an overly ambitious person, she spent a lot of time reading. I really liked her.

From: Heidi MacDuff

My favorite is Aunt Gail. She lived with my mom and dad when she was 12 years old. She has always had a special place in my heart. When I was 10 she had me come to her home in Munsey, NY and stay for a week. When I was 12 she had me come to Springfield, NY and stay for a week. She always made sure she planned fun things to do. When Aunt Gail lived in Saratoga I would go down and stay a lot. I have always felt there is a strong bond between us.

From: Marie Zamora

My favorite aunt. I only know 3. My aunty Mal, Aunty Dottie, and Aunt Tami. They all are awesome!

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