From her loving husband, with a broken heart, I need to announce the passing of my dear wife Pennie Lou Wood. Pennie was a long-time resident of Canaan, NY. Through her business, Pennie Wood Bookkeeping, she was a Free-Lance Bookkeeper for a variety of businesses, LLC's and private citizens. Pennie Wood Bookkeeping spanned 20 years mostly in Southern Berkshire and Columbia Counties.

Pennie and I met on a blind date in 1989.  After 35 years of marriage, she passed away in my arms on Sunday morning, September 28, 2025, after a lengthy illness.  This woman truly was the light and foundation of those years, and any words I find would never give her the acknowledgment she deserves. Pennie lived through adversity, pain and health struggles and would bounce back to workable health time after time to be there for her family and clients.  I will miss her sharp tongue, gentle touch and loving nature for the rest of my days.

Pennie was the youngest daughter of the late Richard and Cora Hatch of Canaan, NY. She was also pre-deceased by her siblings Sandra Hatch Koury of Lenox, MA and Mark Hatch of Chatham, NY. She is survived by her husband Frank Wood of Canaan, NY; son Jeremy, daughter-in-law Jessica and grandson Hayden Gould of Middletown, CT; sister Shirley Sylvia and three generations in Eastern MA, and brothers Kim Roy Hatch of Canaan, NY and Terry and Annie Hatch and two generations in Hoosick Falls, NY.

Pennie will be laid to rest next to her family members in a private setting with no services or calling hours.

In lieu of flowers please make a donation to the Chatham Rescue Squad.