Hilda I. Moses, age 95, formally of Norwood, passed away the morning of Friday July 14, 2017 at the Canton Potsdam Hospital after a short stay. Hilda was born March 31, 1922 to the late Laura Wells and Daniel Wells in Hopkinton, NY. She attended the Parishville Schools. On October 8, 1939 she married the love of her life Ralph G. Moses at the Nicholville United Methodist Parsonage. Hilda was a private cleaner and cook for many people, along with working as a pastry cook at Potsdam State, Potsdam Country Club, St. Regis Club, Inlet Hunting Club and the Town House in Potsdam. Hilda was a member of the Knapp Station Community Church, the Parishville United Methodist Church where she sang in the choir, a charter member of Alcoholics Anonymous of Parishville where she devoted over 40 years of her life to sobriety. During that 40 years, she helped countless people overcome addiction in places such as the Murphy House in Madrid and her own home. Many people may remember Hilda for her passion for dancing.
Hilda is survived by; daughter Norma Cyrus; daughter Beverly & Raymond Cutler; daughter Martha & John Bannon; and daughter Sherry & John Menotti; half-sister Nancy Cole; along with 16 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, 5 great-great grandchildren and 3 on the way. Hilda was preceded in death by; daughters Lorraine Moses in infancy and Jacalyn Anthony in 2016 and son Gary Wells in 1983; brothers Leo Wells and Lloyd Wells.
Calling hours for Hilda will be held Saturday, July 22, 2017 from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM at Garner Funeral Home, 10 Lawrence Ave, Potsdam, New York, 13676. Following the calling hours will be a funeral service at 3:00 PM with Janet Lacroix officiating. Followed by a burial at the Chapel Hill Cemetery in Parishville.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.garnerfh.com for the Moses family. Memorial contributions can be made to the Parishville Rescue Squad P.O. Box 264 Parishville, NY 13672 or the Chapel Hill Cemetery Association; c/o Melvin Sweeney 1594 Route 72; Potsdam NY 13676.