Stuart E. Palmer

Brunswick - Stuart E. Palmer, 81, died Monday, May 4, 2026, suddenly at his residence, after planting Christmas trees earlier in the day.
 
Born in Albany, he was son of the late Elwyn Charles Palmer and Agnes Yakubec Palmer, and husband for 60 years of Linda Lee Johnson Palmer. He was raised in Colonie and resided in Brunswick for the past 50 years.

He was a Graduate of Colonie Central High School, where he was a member of the Track and Field Team, and held the record in the Discus.  Stuart also graduated from SUNY Cobleskill where he earned his Associate's Degree in Horticulture.

He was employed as a Horticulturist for NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets for 38 years, retiring 22 years ago.
 
He was an avid golfer, Lionel train collector and a hobby Christmas tree farmer. Stuart loved sailing on The Great Sacandaga Lake and summering in the cottage he built in Northville. He was a veteran of the Air National Guard. 

Stuart was confirmed in Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Colonie, and after moving to Troy, attended Brunswick Presbyterian Church, where he had fond memories of playing on the Church's softball team, many years ago.
 
Survivors in addition to his wife include his children: Joseph (Kathi Crawford) Palmer, Granby, CO;  Mark (Jennifer Shatz) Palmer, Eagle Mills;  Amy (Matthew) Perala, North Greenbush; and Carrie (Michael Greene) Palmer - Stuart's favorite next door neighbors; and his grandchildren, “The  Delights and Love of His Life”, Kelsey Grace, SUNY Albany '23; Owen Matthew, RPI and ROTC- USAF '27; and Alexander Stuart Perala, MCLA '30; Ella Kelley Palmer, EWS '27;  and Hunter Wayne Leroux of Grand Lake, CO; a sister, Karen Robidoux, Hernando, FL and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral service at a later date at the convenience of the family.
 
Due to the fact there are no scheduled services, and in spite of the fact that Stuart loved flowers, in lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in memory of Stuart E. Palmer to the St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105 or Brunswick Church 42 White Church Lane Troy, NY 12180 or Gary Sinise Foundation  Gift Processing Department PO Box 1858 Merrifield, VA 22116-9641. We recommend using the brycefuneralhome.com website to share or send condolences, light a candle, or view videos. 

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