On Wednesday, May 29, 2024, the world lost one of its brightest stars when God called Angela M. Legare. Right to the end at age 90, she remained a vivacious burst of energy, humor, and love who was adored by her huge extended family and made devoted friends everywhere she went.

Born on December 22, 1933 in Jamaica, West Indies, Angela grew up in the small town of Chapelton and attended Immaculate Conception High School with her identical twin sister Christine. While working for the airlines, she met handsome Naval officer Philip A. Legare Jr. They married in 1956, beginning a love story that lasted until Phil passed in 2022. She never got over that, but she would often joke, "(Phil) is in huge trouble when I see him!" Over the course of those 66 years, they selflessly raised five children who were always the central focus of their lives. Our family is so happy they are together again.

Despite being naturalized in 1980, she was a proud Jamaican to the core; it can finally be revealed here that she only decided to become an American citizen in order to avoid the long customs line when returning to New York.

On the tennis court and in the kitchen, she was both fiercely competitive and skilled, serving up aces and cream puffs with an equal fervor. But while she never gave away a game in tennis, she could always be counted on to whip up rice pudding or "GooGoo" cookies at a moment's notice.

In the garden, she had the greenest of thumbs, crafting a lush paradise of daylilies, coral bells, and more that served as a habitat for thousands of birds and other wildlife.
As a Hospice volunteer for many years, she brought love, food, family, and God to every person she helped in their final months, days, and hours. Every patient became a part of our family.

From various stops with the Navy to their long-time home in New York, Angela left an indelible mark on everyone who crossed her path thanks to her bubbly personality, quick wit, and her occasional outbursts of Jamaica patois when with her beloved sister Christine. There were few experiences more entertaining than when the Twins were together.

Her greatest trait was being a mother, a grandmother, and a great-grandmother. Angela was a force of nature when it came to children and her devotion to family—never forgetting a birthday, preparing feasts for every holiday, and loving each of her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren as unique individuals. These were some of the tributes her grandkids wrote: "She was the biggest personality in every room she entered...all who knew her loved her and laughed with her"; "She was the grandma who pushed her limits, going sleigh riding and jumping in leaf piles even in her 80s!"; "Thank you for giving me my sense of humor and always reminding me of how strong and capable of a woman I am"; "The sun is shining bright into my window right now and I know it's GooGoo telling me to 'stop writing nonsense about me, I'm hideous.' I can hear her accent."

Much like her beloved husband, Angela had the deepest commitment to God and her Roman Catholic faith, attending mass nearly every day at St. Denis and St. Columba Churches.

Angela is survived by her five children: Kathleen Adamek (Dennis), David LeGare (Diane), Philip Legare III (Liza), Frederick Legare (Ellen), and Patrick Legare (Leigh). She is also survived by her 22 grandchildren: David Adamek (Ashley), Aaron Adamek, Valerie Valerio (Mike), Cmdr. Brian LeGare USN (Fallon), Nikki Lapré (Rob), Michael LeGare, Stephen LeGare, Tessa Thayer (Cody), Amelia Legare, Isabelle Legare, Andrew Legare (Rachel), Peter Legare (Abigail), John Paul Legare (Kristlyn), Matthew Legare, Joseph Legare, Thomas Legare, Michael Legare, Mary Legare, Sarah Legare, Sophia Legare, Patrick R. Legare, and Madeline Legare; and 16 and counting great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her twin sister Christine Sullivan (Don), and several nieces and nephews.

Our family is deeply grateful for the compassionate staff at Jupiter Medical Center in Florida who helped Angela in her final days.

Calling hours will take place on Monday, June 17, from 3-7 pm at the McHoul Funeral Home Inc., 895 Route 82, Hopewell Junction, NY 12533. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Tuesday, June 18 at 1pm at St. Columba Church, 835 Route 82, Hopewell Junction followed by interment in St. Denis Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Hospice, St. Jude's Children's Hospital, or Maria Fareri Children's Hospital.