Ferne Ballou

Porter Corners - Ferne Ballou, of Porter Corners, passed away at her home, on Sunday, February 7, 2016 surrounded by her loving family.  She was 92.

She was born in Brownville, NY on May 11, 1923; the daughter of Percy E. King and Melrose E. King (nee Paul). She grew up in Orono Maine, and graduated from high school there. After relocating to Greenfield Center, NY, she met and married Maurice Ballou of Porter Corners.

Ferne started her career with the United States Postal Service as a substitute letter carrier, a substitute clerk, a full time clerk and finally as Postmaster at the Porter Corners Post Office where she served her community for 25 years.

Ferne was a member of the Methodist Church in South Corinth and also was a charter member of the Porter Corners Fire Company Ladies Auxillary.  She was a housewife and mother who enjoyed cooking, gardening, crafts, knitting and crocheting. She loved to fish and enjoyed going to her Aunt and Uncle’s camp on Lake Ontario in the summers and vacationing at the seashore.

Left to cherish Ferne’s memory is her daughter, Wanda Twining-Jones and her husband David R. Jones, her sister, Patricia Cornell, grandchildren, David M. Twining (Monica) and Nancy Jones-Brugman (Patrick) and eight grandchildren.:  Colwyn, Madyson, Skylar, Tyler, Michael, Conor, Lucy and Jesse along with many nieces and nephews.  

Besides her parents and husband of 43 years, she was predeceased by her brother, Robert King and sister, Persis Ann Manson.

The family would like to give a special thanks to the staff at Hospice of Saratoga for all their tender loving care and compassion

At Ferne’s request, there will be no viewing hours.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of Saratoga, 179 Lawrence St., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

Arrangements are under the direction of Compassionate Funeral Care, Inc, 402 Maple Ave., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. 

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