Wall, Frances L.H. NISKAYUNA Frances L.H. Wall, 83, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 6, 2013 at home surrounded by her loving family after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She never complained and fought with grace and dignity every step of the way. Born on July 14, 1929 in the Bronx, she is the daughter of the late Raymond and Esther (Ganly) Hamilton. Frances loved nature, she enjoyed gardening and watching the birds at the birdfeeder. She was a Girl Scout leader, active with the Niskayuna Historical Society and also loved politics, acting as a polling inspector in Niskayuna for many years. Frances, along with her husband of 40 years, ran the Don Wall Nationwide Insurance Agency in Niskayuna. She was a three-time cancer survivor, who could be found at the Making Strides for Breast Cancer Walk every fall wearing her "Survivor" shirt proudly. She loved dogs, especially her boys, Jordan and Kobe. Frances' favorite thing to do was talk and spend time with her family, of whom she was extremely proud. Frances is predeceased by her husband, Donald E. Wall; her beloved granddaughter, Shawna E. Davenport; her brother, Walter T. Hamilton, and her parents. Frances is survived by her sister and best friend, Ruth Roland; her children, Donna (Jim) Vincent, Patricia (Rick) Grindley, Ray (Mary Anne Stafford) Wall, Fran (Joel Fuoco) Wall, Marcia Tolive, and Julie (Hon. Paul) Davenport; her grandchildren, Marla (Garrick), Christopher, Caitlin, Kerrie, Shannon (Noah), Kristen, Patrick, Kelly, Sarah, Amanda, Claire, Donald (Rie), Brian, and Michael and her great-grandchildren, Trent, Hunter, and Hannah. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends. The family would like to extend a special thanks to the Visiting Nurses of Schenectady and Saratoga, especially Melissa and Schenectady County Hospice. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, July 10 at 11 a.m. at New Comer Cannon Funeral Home, 343 New Karner Road (Route 155, south of Central Avenue). Calling hours will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 9. Donations may be made in Frances' name to the Visiting Nurse Services of Schenectady and Saratoga, 108 Erie Blvd., Schenectady, NY 12305. To leave a special message for the family online, visit NewComerAlbany.com.