Anne D. Valentine

Anne D. Valentine, 94, of Delhi, NY passed away on Monday, October 19, 2026.

Anne was born on October 5th, 1932 in Delhi NY, the daughter of Wilbur and Jennie (MacFarlane) Doig.

She was raised on their dairy farm on Elk Creek. She graduated from Delaware Academy in 1950 and from Plattsburgh State in 1954 with a degree in Home Economics and completed her master's degree. Anne first taught in Andes and Delhi, then went on to teach at SUNY Delhi in the Hotel Management program for many years. Anne loved teaching and her students.

Anne married Glenn Valentine, also of Delhi in 1959. After retirement, she and Glenn spent winters in West Palm Beach, FL where they enjoyed new friends and Delhi friends for many years.

She was an 82-year member of the First Presbyterian Church in Delhi, Delta Kappa Gamma and the Eastern Star. She spent many years judging food at the Walton Fair. Anne also enjoyed playing bridge with her friends all her adult life.

She was predeceased by her husband: Glenn Valentine; her brother: James Doig; and great granddaughter: Isabel Muehlhauser.

Anne is survived by her three daughters: Elizabeth (Kyle) Abraham of Lubbock TX, Kay (David) Stilwell of Poughkeepsie NY, and Margaret (Brad) Valentine of North Potomac MD; six grandchildren: Amanda (Rich) Hosgood, Brad Stilwell, Elliot (Lauren) Abraham, Katherine Abraham, Alex Garzon, and Katrina (Matteo) Muehlhauser; four great grandchildren: Spencer, Cole, and Nolan Hosgood, and Fiona Muehlhauser; she is also survived by sisters in-law: Betty June Doig, and Ann Pickett; and many nieces and nephews.

Calling hours will be 4-6PM on Monday October 26th 2026 at the MacArthur Funeral Home, 134 Main Street, Delhi, NY 13753. A funeral service will be held at 11AM on Tuesday October 27 at the First Presbyterian Church, 4 Clinton Street, Delhi. A light luncheon to follow at the church. Burial will be in Woodland Cemetery at the convenience of the family.

Please visit www.macarthurfh.com to share a condolence with Anne’s family.