Obituary of Geoffrey C. Haines

Geoffrey C. Haines, 78, of Rensselaer passed away Thursday, September 6, 2018 at St. Peter's Hospice. Geoffrey was born in Albany to the late George and Anna Haines. He retired in 2005 after 42 years as an electrician at Albany Medical Center. He was a Navy veteran and served from 1958-1961. He was an avid Mets and Giants fan. He enjoyed classical music and religious studies. Predeceased by his wife Carolyn and sisters Helen Cox, Elizabeth Cowgill and Mary Ellen Norris. Geoffrey is survived by his four sons: Geoffrey (Elizaveta) Haines, Brad (Melissa) Haines, Daniel (Jennifer) Haines and Kirk (Danielle) Haines, sister Ethel Lansing, brother Edward Haines, four grandchildren, several great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a graveside service 11:00 a.m. Wednesday at Memory Gardens Cemetery, 983 Watervliet Shaker Rd., Colonie. Contributions may be made to Community Hospice 310 South Manning Blvd., Albany 12208 in his memory.