Queensbury - Diane Abrahams Alkes, 78, of Queensbury passed away on Thursday, September 21, 2023, in Westchester Medical Center.

Born on November 18, 1944, in Glens Falls, she was the beloved only child of the late Anna and Michael Abrahams.

Diane graduated from Glens Falls High School in 1962.  She began her college education at American University, subsequently transferring to Skidmore College, where she obtained her BA in French.  Diane completed her studies at The College of Saint Rose with a MS in Education. Many friends and memories were made during her time teaching high school French at Hartford Central School from 1966-1980.  Diane then changed paths and began her long commitment to the role of owner and operator of Lake George Novelty Co. Inc. until her retirement in 2011.  In her free time, she was very involved in St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church, often holding the offices of President and Treasurer.

Left to cherish her memory is her husband Arnold Alkes; sons and daughters-in-law, Michael and Theresa Beshara, and David and Karen Beshara; stepchildren, Alan and Melissa Alkes; grandchildren, Michael and Matthew (Kinsey) Beshara, Alec, Zachary, and Katiya (Kyle) Beshara, Gabrielle (Kellen) and Kyle Davis, and Christopher (Dori) McConnell; great-grandchildren, Miles Beshara, Kailo and King Davis, and Jackson and Kayden McConnell; her favorite cousin who was a brother to her, Jack Abrahams; and her best friend who was a sister to her, Sarah Warner.

A special thank you to Dr. John Abrahams for his immediate assistance and care over the last couple of weeks.

Friends may call Thursday, September 28, from 5 p.m. to 7p.m.at Baker Funeral Home, 11 Lafayette Street, in Queensbury.

A funeral service will be conducted Friday, September 29 at 10 a.m. at St. George Orthodox Church in South Glens Falls.  Burial will take place at St. George Cemetery in South Glens Falls immediately following the service.

Condolences and floral arrangements may be sent directly to Baker Funeral Home, or through www.bakerfuneralhome.com.