RAVENA -- Freda M. Marquit, 92, of Eddy Memorial Geriatric Center in Troy and formerly of Ravena and Prattsville, died Wednesday, April 15, 2015 at Albany Medical Center. Freda was born on August 27, 1922 in Prattsville, NY. She was the daughter of the late George and Josephine Schermerhorn. Freda was a registered nurse followed by a school nurse at Gilboa-Conesville Central School District.

 Predeceased by her husband (Lyle) and by her daughter Linda Deyoe, she is survived by her son Thomas Marquit (Wanita), granddaughters Danielle Mellen (John) and Lyndsey Lutz (Matthew), grandsons Erik Deyoe (Kristina) and Matthew Deyoe (Meghan), great grandsons Cole Mellen, Maxwell and Parker Deyoe, and Finnegan Deyoe, great granddaughter Kyla Mellen and son-in-law Douglas Deyoe.

 Freda had a wonderful life. Her smile, sense of humor, and ability to enjoy life made an impact on the lives she touched. She will be greatly missed by all who came in contact with her.

A special thank you to the Terrace Assisted Living and the Eddy Geriatric Center for her care.  In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the: Eddy Memorial Geriatric Center for Residence Project Fund 2256 Burdett Avenue Troy, New York 12180.

Funeral services will be held 6 PM Sunday, April 19th at the Babcock Funeral Home, Ravena.  Friends may call at the funeral home on Sunday prior to the service starting at 4 PM.