Lenore J. Eckels-Kent

Lenore Eckels-Kent, 91, passed away on April 10, 2026 with her daughter at her side. She was born in Albany on April 19, 1934 a daughter of the late Glen L. Quiggle and Emma Kathleen (Womer)

Lenore briefly worked for the Railroad and worked on a local farm, packing apples for several years. She later worked for Montgomery Ward and later as a date processor for the State of New York until her retirement.

Lenore was predeceased by her sister, Carol Cole.

Lenore is survived by her children, Gary (Kathy) Hotaling and Sandra Peterson. She is also survived by her six grandchildren, nine great grandchildren; her sister, Barbara Labombard and several nieces and nephews.

May God bless her. May she rest in peace.

A visitation will be held from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm with a celebration of Lenore’s life to immediately follow at 12:00 pm on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 343 New Karner Road, Colonie. Interment will follow at Memory Gardens.