Maureen M. Hess

March 29, 1951 - January 6, 2019

Maureen Hess, passed away January 6, 2019 at her residence. She born March 29, 1951 in Hudson. She graduated from Ockawamick High School and also graduated from SUNY Cobleskill. Maureen worked for more than 40 years for the Claverack Cooperative Insurance Company. She served as a company officer and director for the company. Maureen also was a director for Mid Hudson Cooperative Insurance Company for many years in Orange County. Maureen was very active in the local farming community. She was very well known for her sheep and wool products across the state. She enjoyed spending time with her friends of many years discussing sheep, rug hooking and making cheese and yogurt. She also loved training corgis. She was predeceased by her parents John and Agnes Hess, her brother Michael and sister, Sharon. She will be missed by her beloved corgis, Tink, Rammy, Star and most recently Billy. The corgis have all been adopted by her friends and will continue to be spoiled and loved. Maureen is survived by many cousins and friends who will deeply miss her. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at 10:00 AM from St. Mary's Church, 429 East Allen Street, Hudson. Interment will follow in Cedar Park Cemetery. There will be no visitation hours. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to the Columbia Greene Humane Society or to NYOH Community Cancer Foundation 449 Rte. 146 Clifton Park, NY 12065