Saratoga Springs, New York - Marlene A. Reardon died following a courageous battle with ALS on Thursday (June 11, 2009) at the Willows Health Care Center in Worcester, MA. She was 75. Born on June 3, 1934 in Waterbury, CT, she is a daughter of the late Patrick and Rose (Fogerite) Grant and widow of the late John E. Reardon. Mrs. Reardon was employed as a secretary at the Saratoga Springs School District. She enjoyed spending time with family and the company of her grandchildren. Survivors include; one son, Edward Reardon of Queensbury, NY, two daughters, Jana and her husband Pete Bennison of Glenville, NY and Suzanne and Dr. John Stagias of Sturbridge, MA., two sisters, Patricia Martinovich of Latham, NY and Carol Collins of Saratoga Springs, NY. Also survived by her grandchildren; Samantha, Casandra and Nicholas Stagias, John and Kimberly Bennison, Connor and Brendan Reardon as well as several nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Francis J. Gargani C.Ss.R. at 11:00am Monday (June 15, 2009) at St. Clement's Church, 231 Lake Ave, Saratoga Springs, NY. Burial will be in the family plot at St. Peter's Cemetery in Saratoga Springs, NY, West Ave. Memorials may be made in Marlene's honor to the ALS Association, 19 Warehouse Row, Albany, NY 12205 or to the UMASS Memorial Hospice, 650 Lincoln Street, Worcester, MA. 01605. Arrangements are under the direction of the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes of 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs (584-5373).