Joan M.  Carty, died June 9th at Albany Medical Center with her family by her  side.               She was born August 28, 1924 in Malone, NY to Henry and Florence McCann Trudeau.                        Joan was a lab technician until her marriage then centered her life around  her family, friends and faith. She loved antiques, flowers, gardening and was deeply involved in activities at St. James Roman Catholic Church.                         She was a loving mother to; M. Christine Carty-Hellerer, Kathleen A.  Mollenhauer, John J.  Carty, Jr., Maureen J. Martin, and Eileen E. Thompson. A  devoted grandmother to;  TSgt. Christopher Martin, Jessica Carruthers, Megan  Hellerer; Caitlin Hellerer,  Sean Carty, Ryan Carty, and Suzanne Thompson. She is also survived by her great- grandchildren; Austin Martin, Ethan Martin, and Jadyn  Carruthers.                          She was pre deceased by her beloved husband, John J. Sr., June 30, 1988.                         Family will receive friends Wednesday, June 11 from 4 to 7 pm at the French,  Gifford, Preiter and Blasl funeral home, 25 Railroad Avenue, Chatham.   Religious services will be Thursday at Saint James Church, at 10am. Interment   will follow at Saint James Cemetery.                      In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to American Lung Association, 155 Washington Ave, Suite 210,  Albany, NY. 12210.                      For directions or to send an online condolence, visit www.frenchblasl.com.