STUYVESANT—It is with great sadness her children announce the passing of their beloved mother, Anita C. (Sweet) Hinkel, 97, Monday, February 3, 2025, surrounded by her family. Born in Troy, July 19, 1927, she was the daughter of Sarah Loomis and William Sweet.
She married the love of her life, Floyd Hinkel, April 21, 1945. They resided in Stuyvesant where they raised their five children. She is survived by: her daughters, Jeanne (Wayne), Diana (Billy), Susan (Jim), and Debbie (Scott). She was predeceased by her husband, Floyd; her son, Ronald; her grandsons, Jason and Christian; her brothers, William and Melvin, and her sister, Virginia.
Along with her five children, she had 13 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, and 6 great-great grandchildren, her forever daughter-in-law, Judy, and her special sons-in-law, Wayne and Billy, many nieces and nephews.
Her biggest joy was spending time with her family. Cooking, baking, and making candy with her grandchildren was one of her favorite things to do, as was shopping with her daughters, as well as playing Monday night card games with her daughters and extended daughter, Fay. She enjoyed spending winters in Florida for many years.
She worked as an aid at Barnwell Nursing Home, moving on to the activity department, where she created Mama’s Kitchen. It was here that she would bake with the patients and enjoy their baked goods during coffee hour.
She was the last charter member of the Stuyvesant Ladies Auxiliary, a member of the Stuyvesant Falls VFW Auxiliary, the Stuyvesant Garden Club, and a communicant of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Stuyvesant.
Calling hours followed by a funeral service at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 159 Route 26A, Stuyvesant took place, February 8, 2025. A reception followed in the fellowship hall.
Consider making a donation to the Valatie Rescue Squad in lieu of flowers. Arrangements were with the Raymond E. Bond Funereal Home.
