Saratoga Springs - Hilda (Mechus) Bendon, of State St. passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday (March 13, 2008). She was 91.

Born on June 27, 1916 in Brooklyn, NY, she was the daughter of the late Justin and Mary (Kaspar) Mechus. A long time resident of Saratoga Springs, she graduated from Saratoga Springs High School in 1935. Hilda was married to the late James Bendon, former Deputy Commissioner of Public Works in Saratoga Springs for many years, who died on Dec. 2, 1971.

She retired as a bookkeeper from the Saratoga Springs City School District Office. Hilda was known to area teenage girls during the 1950’s and 60s as manager of the Style Shoppe, where customers could use “the lay-away plan.” She was a member of an informal Monday craft and card club, which consisted mostly of widows in their 80s. You know who you are!

Hilda was also an avid golfer and bridge player. A communicant of St. Clement’s Roman Catholic Church, she was deeply devoted to her family, always putting their needs before her own. Hilda will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.

In addition to her parents and husband, she is predeceased by her twin sister, Genevieve F. (Jean) Martin, who died on April 27, 2005; her son-in-law, Mike Gibney and granddaughter, Shannon Gibney.

She was the mother of Richard J. Bendon (Patricia Hayes Bendon) and Kathleen (Bendon) Gibney; Nana of Misty (Bendon) Salaway, James Bendon, Korey Bendon, Michael Gibney, Daniel Gibney, Heather Gibney-Howe and the late Shannon Gibney; Great grandmother and Nana of nine, Mitchell Shaver, Cooper and Carson Salaway, Parker Bendon, Makana, Spencer and Sarah Gibney and Emma and Evan Gibney.

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Thursday (Mar. 27, 2008) at St. Clement’s Church, 231 Lake Avenue. Burial followed in the family plot at St. Peter’s Cemetery, West Ave. There are no calling hours.

Memorials may be made in her name to a charity of one’s choice.

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