Ronald L. Babcock

Stephentown- Ronald L. Babcock, 46, of Horse Heaven Road, Averill Park entered into eternity on Monday, March 2, 2015 at St. Peter’s Hospital in Albany after a brief and sudden illness. Born on September 14, 1968 in Pittsfield, MA, Ron was the son of Donna Stetson Babcock of Hancock, MA and the late Richard W. Babcock. Ron grew up in Hancock and had resided in Stephentown for 25 years. Born into a family of timber framers, Ron was the owner of Old Time Timber Framing in Stephentown. Ron had done many timber framing projects and antique building restorations from Maine to South Carolina. Some of his career projects include the Verdoy School House in Colonie, NY, the Nipmoose Farm in Buskirk, NY, the 1690 barn at Ragland Tree Farm in Southbury, CT., along with numerous historic churches, barns and homes. Survivors in addition to his mother include his forever and ever wife Justine M. Prince Babcock, his children Richard J. (Maria) Babcock of West Stephentown, Katelynn M. (Nick) Babcock of Poestenkill, Jeremiah (Danielle) Birch of Glens Falls, John Hodgens of West Stephentown and Angela Birch of Mechanicville, his pride and joy, 2 grandsons Christopher Birch and Joseph Hodgens, his sisters Hannah (Dino) Pallos of Lanesboro, MA, Susan (Michael) Coleman of County Mayo, Ireland, Alice (Robert) Lynch of Florida, Charlene (John) Leonard of Hancock, MA and Margaret (Tim) Goss of Hancock, his brothers David (Terrie) Babcock of Lee, MA., Charles (Marie) Babcock of Ohio, George (Nancy) Babcock of Lanesboro and Clayton (Michelle) Babcock of Cheshire, MA along with several Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, Nieces and Nephews. Ron was the Uncle of the late Megan Babcock. As requested by Ron there will be no public calling hours or service. A private family gathering will be held to celebrate Ron’s life. If desired donations in memory of Ronald L. Babcock may be made to the West Stephentown Baptist Church Sunday School 1672 NY 43 Stephentown, NY 12168. Visit perrykomdat.com for a private guestbook.