Carl T. Graves

Carl T. Graves, 81, a resident of Sunderland Hill Road, Passed away December 12, 2019 at Albany Medical Center with his daughters by his side. Carl was born in Albany, NY on January 4, 1938 the son of the late Carl and Dorothy Latrelle Graves. He attended Albany, NY schools, graduating from Albany High School. Carl worked as the Code Enforcement Officer for the Town of Colonie for many years. He was a veteran of both the United States Army and Navy serving his country for over 25 years. He was a member of the Free & Accepted Masons Red Mountain Lodge in Arlington, VT, a member of the Brattleboro, VT American Legion Band, the Yankee Doodle Band, Washington County Band and a former member of the West Albany Fire Department. He loved playing the trumpet and was known for sounding Taps at military funerals. He was also active and a member of the Second Congregational Church in Bennington. Carl is survived by his daughters Cynthia Pedalino and her husband Michael and Darlene Foley and her husband Shawn both of Clifton Park, NY, his partner Marlyn Couture of Sunderland, brother Marvin Graves of Albany, daughter-in-law Sherry Graves, grandchildren Allyson (Ian), Nicholas, Morgan and Steven and his great-granddaughter Natalie. He was preceded in death by his wife Claire Graves and his son Ted Graves. Funeral services for Carl will be held Thursday December 19, 2019 at 2pm at the Second Congregational Church in Bennington, VT. Interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery in Arlington and will be announced in the spring. A visiting hour will be held at the church from 1-2pm, one hour prior to the Service. If friends desire, memorial gifts in Carl’s memory may be made to the Free & Accepted Masons Red Mountain Lodge in Arlington,the Second Congregational Church in Bennington, VT or the Brattleboro American Legion Band, c/o Hanson-Walbridge & Shea Funeral Home Arlington Chapel P.O. Box 528 Arlington, VT 05250.