VOORHEESVILLE — Rose A. Cargill, known for her stirring renditions of “God Bless America,” was a devoted wife and loving mother.

She died peacefully on Tuesday, April 21, 2015, at Our Lady of Mercy Life Center in Guilderland. She was 92.

She married her true love, the late William Cargill; they raised their children in Voorheesville.

“Rose's life was touched by many special friendships, Paula and Roger Ginder and family, and so many others who enjoyed many laughs and songs,” her family wrote in a tribute. “Her grandsons Zachary, Bradley, and Eric were most fortunate as they were privileged to have lived with ‘Nini’ for 20 years of their upbringing.

“So many Voorheesville children experienced Rose's humor and character as they shared our dinner table and ‘Rosie-isims’ she left us to remember her. Her wit, laughter, and song were infectious and transcended all generations as she was a fixture in the Patrie/Cargill home.”

Mrs. Cargill was a life member of the Boyd Hilton Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7062 in Altamont.  She acted as president of the Ladies’ Auxiliary, served thousands of dinners to Altamont Fair attendees as well as participating in countless fundraisers supporting veterans.

As Patriotic Instructor, Mrs. Cargill led the community each year in singing "God Bless America" at the annual Memorial Day celebration in Altamont.  Her most memorable rendition took place in the village park at a rally following the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorists’ attacks.

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Rose A. Cargill is survived by her children, Stephen A. Cargill and his wife, Karen, of Chicago, Illinois, Cynthia D. Coggan and her husband, Tiny, of Edgewater Park, New Jersey, and Joanne Patrie and her husband, Chris, of Voorheesville.

She is also survived by her brother Alfred Goguen and his wife, Joyce, of Gardner, Massachusetts; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and many loving nieces and nephews.

Her husband, William S. Cargill, died before her, as did her grandson Jason W. Cargill and her great-grandson Aaron Rogers. 

The Family is grateful for the special loving care by the staff of Our Lady of Mercy, in Guilderland, where Mrs. Cargill spent the last four years.

Friends and family are invited to share memories on Sunday, April 26, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Fredendall Funeral Home at 199 Main St. in Altamont.  A funeral service will be held on Monday, April 27, at 1 p.m. at St. Lucy-St. Bernadette’s Church at 109 Grand Street in Altamont.

Online condolences may be made at www.fredendallfuneralhome.com.