Vera Boswell of Hudson, NY, died on October 25, 2023 at The Ghent Nursing Home. Born May 7, 1931, she was the daughter of Charles Barton and Maude (Finch) Barton. Vera graduated from Chatham High School in 1950 and went on to graduate from Austin Beauty School thereafter. She married Richard Boswell in 1954 and they were  married for 65 years. Vera operated a beauty shop in her home for 56 years. She loved her customers, and they were like family to her. She worked well up into her 80's. Vera was a lifetime member of the First Reformed Church in Chatham. She served on Consistory and was a Deacon for 20 years. She enjoyed putting on church dinners and church bazaars as well as teaching Sunday School for 48 years to several generations of children. Everyone who knew Vera, loved Vera. Her beloved church was first and foremost in her heart. Vera also loved going on trips to Maine with her daughter and eating lobster by the ocean.

She is survived by her daughter, Jill Delaney and Jill's husband, Joseph. She is also survived by her granddaughter, Molly Delaney, who was her pride and joy. Her husband, Richard  Boswell, predeceased her in 2019. She was predeceased by an infant sister, Florence Barton, eight step sisters/step brothers and her beloved dog, Precious. She is also survived by several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, October 28, 2023 at the First Reformed Church of Chatham. There will be a viewing from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. with the funeral service immediately after. Interment will be in the Churchtown Cemetery. The family would like to thank the amazing staff at The Ghent who cared for her so lovingly. For those who wish, contributions may be made to the First Reformed Church of Chatham 23 Kinderhook Street Chatham, N.Y. 12037 . For on-line condolences, visit wenkfuneralhome.com