Elsie Hood, 90, of Hamden, passed away early Monday morning, July 7, 2008 at O'Connor Hospital, Delhi after a short illness.

Elsie was born in Staten Island on July 12, 1917 the daughter of the late Erick and Maria Berg Johnson. As a young child her family moved to Andes.

In 1944 she and her husband and children moved to the family farm on Gregory Hollow, Hamden. She enjoyed going berrying and picking apples on the farm until her knees got bad. She also enjoyed her flowers, her garden, feeding and watching the birds and hummingbirds. She also enjoyed doing puzzles, reading, watching TV and her kitty-kitty. She will be deeply missed by her family.

She is survived by 3 sons, Richard (Betty) Hood, Skaneatles; Gary (Carol) Hood, East Branch; William Hood, Hamden; 1 daughter, Audrey (George) Wood, Hamden; 10 grandchildren, Rick Hood, Skaneateles; Terri (Mark) Gabel, PA; Michelle Hood, Downsville; Matt Hood, Downsville; Kim Hood, Sidney; Dain Hood, Downsville; Scott (Dawn) Wood, Davenport; Kevin (Carin) Wood, Hamden; Kyle (Laura) Wood, Delhi; Shane (Moonhee) Wood, Brockton, MA; 13 great grandchildren, Eric & Jake Gabel of PA.; Zach and Shakaria Hood, Downsville; Camden and Alyssa, Bainbridge; Tyler and Kayla Wood, Davenport; Sam, Kirsten and Tenlei Wood, Hamden; Hunter Wood, Delhi; Karrington Wood, Brockton, MA; 3 step great grandchildren, Jordan Brown, Delhi; Mackenzie and Collin Hendrickson, Walton and several nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by 3 brothers, Harold, Leonard, and Carl Johnson, 3 sisters, Linnea Mattson, Lila Johnson, and Lea Cable.

Burial will take place privately at the convenience of the family. There are no calling hours.

Contributions in Elsie's memory may be made to Catskill Area Hospice, 116 Main St., Delhi, NY 13753 or to Downsville Fire Dept. and EMS, Main St., Downsville, NY 13755

Fill not your hearts with pain and sorrow, but remember me in every tomorrow.

Remember the joy, the laughter, the smiles, I've only gone to rest a little while.

Although my leaving causes pain and grief, my going has eased my hurt and given me relief.

So dry your eyes and remember me, not as I am now, but as I used to be.

Because I will remember you all and look on with a smile. Understand, in your hearts, I've only gone to rest a little while.

As long as I have the love of each of you, I can live my life in the hearts of all of you.