Ballston Lake, NY – Ethel M. Poutre, peacefully passed away on May 22, 2025 at Albany Medical Center.

She was born on July 17, 1947 in Albany, New York, the daughter of the late Robert and Sally (Galizia) Mercier.

Ethel spent many years as head cashier greeting customers with a friendly smile at the Malta Corners Mobil Mini Mart and Cumberland Farms.

Ethel is survived by her three sons, Michael Poutre and his wife, Julie, Anthony Poutre and Stephan Poutre; one sister Gloria Nedeau; brother, Richard Mercier; grandchildren, Kayleigh, Nicole, Cody, Isabell, Shane and Sabrina; and 6 Great Grandchildren.

She is predeceased by her parents; ex-husband, Richard Poutre; sisters, Joyce Filkins and Theresa Brown; and brother, Robert Mercier.

Ethel was laid to rest on May 30, 2025 at the Memory Gardens Cemetery in Colonie, NY.

Arrangements are under the direction of the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes of 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Spring (518-584-5373).

Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.