Jenny

Staunches

Queensbury – Jenny M. (Smith) Staunches, 88, passed away peacefully at her home, with her family by her side, on Friday, November 6, 2026.

Born on April 13, 1938, in Queensbury, she was the daughter of the late Theron and Blanche (Allen) Smith.

She independently raised her oldest two sons for many years, Robert and Henry Williams, with the help of dear friends Tom and Audery Trombley.

On December 31, 1977, she married Thomas Staunches, Sr. They spent 41 years together before Thomas passed away September 17, 2018.

For most of her working life, Jenny was employed at the Patrician Paper company also known as James River Corporation.

Jenny took great pride in her family home, and her beautiful roses, peonies, and irises, they were a reflection of the care and love she put into everything around her. Her home was always a gathering place; her kitchen a place of sharing and her heart was a place everyone was welcome. She loved cooking and spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was predeceased by six brothers, Asa Smith, Frank Smith, Johnny Smith, Dewy Smith, Leland Smith, and Edward Smith; two sisters, Melvina (Smith) Sawn, and Gertrude (Smith) Shippee; stepson, Mark Staunches; grandson, Kristopher Williams; and many in-laws.

Survivors include her sons, Robert Williams and his wife, Susan, Henry Williams and his wife, Colleen, and Thomas Staunches and his wife Gosia; daughter, Audrey Staunches and her significant other, Cheryl Brunelle; stepson, Scott Staunches and his wife, Tammy; siblings, Lewis Smith, Halsey Smith, Bill Smith and Donna McCabe; stepdaughter, Melissa Staunches; several grandchildren, step-grandchildren, and great-grandchildren; also, many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Friends and family may call on Friday, November 13, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Baker Funeral Home, 11 Lafayette St., Queensbury, NY 12804. A funeral home service will take place at 12 p.m. and burial to immediately follow at Pine View Cemetery, Queensbury, N.Y.

Condolences and floral arrangements may be sent directly to Baker Funeral Home, 11 Lafayette St., Queensbury, NY 12804, or through www.bakerfuneralhome.com.