Myron L. Gilbert, 85

Myron L. Gilbert, 85, of 126 Midgley St., Jamestown, passed away at 11:12a.m. Monday, November 14, 2016, in his home following a lengthy illness. His strength and courage showed the true character of the man he was.
An area resident of Jamestown for most of his life, he was born November 9, 1931 in South Stockton, N.Y., the son of the late Harry L. and Beulah T. Gottman Gilbert.
Before his retirement in 1986, he was a head custodian for the Jamestown Public School System, working for 27 of his 30 years at Fletcher Elementary School. He had previously worked at Jamestown High School and Bush Elementary School.
Myron was a member of the Kidder Memorial United Methodist Church, the Chautauqua Lake Fishing Association, the Samuel Derby Post 556, American Legion, Frewsburg and the Jamestown Loyal Order of the Moose Lodge 1681. He also was a past Chief for the Bemus Point Fire Department. Myron was also a very patriotic man and was a proud veteran of the U.S. Marine Corp.
He will be remembered as a loving and caring husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather whose generosity and thoughtfulness was evident throughout his time of illness. He loved to spend time hunting, fishing and camping. He and his family spent time vacationing at Tupper Lake, in the Adirondack Mountains, for 54 years. He considered this his second home where he made many friends. He taught many people how to filet a northern pike so not a bone could be found. He loved to joke around and had a great sense of humor. He had a big influence on many people, especially through his dedication and love for children that he met while working at the schools for many years.
He had a love of all animals. Most special to him were his pet his dogs, Midgey, Spud and Spudette. He had many friends in Jamestown and Tupper Lake and it seemed that his home was the gathering place for everyone. He loved to tell stories and was known for giving everyone he met a special name.
Surviving are his wife of 42 years, Allene B. Lundmark Gilbert whom he married June 29, 1974, a son, David Gilbert of Jamestown, three daughters, Marilyn (Jim) Bendig of North East, PA, Marjorie Keefe of Greenhurst, NY, Linda (late Tony) Miceli of Jamestown, 11 grandchildren, Robert (Diane) Bendig, Matthew (Vicki) Bendig, Todd (Wendy) Keefe, Traci (Jim) Curtis, Tony Miceli, Mark (Michelle) Miceli, Carlo Miceli, Frank (Melissa) Miceli, Kerstin (Deion) Jackson, Rachel Gilbert, Danielle Gilbert, 19 great grandchildren, Chad, Cory, Mitchell, Clay and Gavin Bendig, Makayla Keefe, Tori (Travis) Jordan, Brandon and Ashley Curtis, Marisa, Brock, Zackery, Olivia, Mason, Nolan, and Ethan Miceli, Julian and Niya Jackson and Jazmyn Marrero as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Besides his parents he was preceded in death by a brother, Harry Gilbert, an infant brother, Edward Gilbert and an infant sister, Marjorie Gilbert.
The funeral will be held at noon Wednesday in the Lind Funeral Home. Rev. Carolyn Stow, pastor of the Kidder Memorial United Methodist Church and Rev. Dayle F. Keefer, pastor of the Fluvanna Community Church will officiate. Burial will be in the Maple Grove Cemetery, Frewsburg, NY.
Memorials may be made to the Chautauqua Lake Fishing Association, 9 Chadakoin Parkway, Celoron, N.Y. 14720 or to Chautauqua Hospice and Palliative Care, 20 West Fairmount Ave. Lakewood, N.Y. 14750.
You may leave a condolence to Myron’s family at www.lind funeralhome.com.

R. Richard Leroux, 88

Richard Leroux, 88, of Acworth, Ga., entered into eternal life on November 8, 2016. He will be remembered by family and friends as a man with strength of character and a kind heart, beloved by those lucky enough to have known him.
Born in Tupper Lake on March 23, 1928 he was the son of Rolland H. and Lillian K. Leroux. Richard was a graduate of Tupper Lake High School and a proud veteran of the U.S. Air Force.
Richard married Elizabeth Adele Root on September 5, 1954, at St. Alphonsus Church in Tupper Lake, and together they raised six children.
He started his professional career working with his father in the construction business, where he excelled as a master carpenter. Taking a sabbatical to serve his country, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force where he served and received an honorable discharge. Subsequently, he returned home to further his career in the commercial construction industry. He traveled across the country, managing large and complicated projects as a construction superintendent, and was revered by those who worked with him.
His colleagues had the utmost respect for his abilities and accomplishments, especially his ability to skillfully orchestrate the building process. He had a passion for mentoring young people around him, assisting them in their quest to become successful builders. Though he was focused and driven throughout his career, he was never too busy to put his work on hold to help a member of his team.
He passed on his exceptional skills to many, including two sons and a daughter, who followed him into the construction industry.
Richard and Elizabeth were active in the Catholic Church throughout their lives. Richard was very passionate about the right-to-life movement, the St. Vincent de Paul Society, Catholic education, singing in the church choir and traveling on mission trips to build homes for the needy.
They began traveling in the 1980s after Richard’s retirement, visiting Hawaii, Florida, the Holy Land and Rome. He enjoyed being a member of a barbershop quartet and choir for many years in many different locations.
Richard is survived by his six children: Larry and wife, Doreen, Acworth, Ga.; Mary Leroux Boggs, Acworth, Ga.; Patricia Leroux Proulx and husband Jim, Watertown, N.Y.; Claire Leroux Powers, Woodstock, Ga.; Joseph Leroux and wife, Patty, Acworth, Ga.; and Margaret Leroux Wagy and husband Marc, Dewitt, VA.
He is also survived by 14 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; three sisters Shirley Guay, Donna (Art) Carrow and Susan (Lee) Sabin; Uncle Robert (Betty) Woods; and several nieces and nephews.
Richard was pre-deceased by his parents, his wife, Elizabeth, and his sister, Velma.

James Harlan LaFave, 57

James (Jim) Harlan LaFave, 57, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 9, 2016 at the Adirondack Medical Center in Saranac Lake.
He was born to Harlan and Theresa (Delair) LaFave on March 14, 1959 in Tupper Lake.
Although a private person, Jim was a helpful, generous and loyal friend to those he loved and cared for. He was a carpenter, woodworker, diehard Denver Broncos fan (through thick and thin), nature and animal lover- as well as, a dedicated son, brother and uncle and he always had his children in his heart.
He loved pizza, steak, burgers and fries and ice cream. Once a short order chef, he loved cooking for his family- and his specialty was prime rib. Jim had a passion for life that was expressed through his excellent photography. He spent hours in the woods looking for the perfect photo op and at the same time, enjoying solitude.
He is survived by his mom, Theresa, sisters; Lori, Lisa, Darcy, one son Kyle James, a daughter, Amber Rose, nephews Dan and Colton, nieces Megan, Cheryl, Catherine and Delanie.
We love Jim and will keep him alive through our memories of him.
Calling hours were held on Monday, November 14 at the Stuart-Fortune-Keough funeral home. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated on Tuesday at 11a.m. at St. Alphonsus church.
Your thoughts and prayers are appreciated. We will miss him every day. Fly high, Jim!

Maurice J. Beausoleil, 83

Maurice J. Beausoleil, 83, passed away at AMC Uihlein Living Center on October 31, 2016. 
Maurice was born November 28, 1932 in Tupper Lake. He was the son of Reule and Rose (Provost) Beausoleil. 
He attended local schools and worked as a self employed carpenter/painter. After retirement he owned and operated the Plaza Hotel.  In his free time, he enjoyed hunting and fishing and the outdoors. 
He is survived by one son, James of Tupper Lake, two daughters; Carrie of Florida and Gayle of Nevada.  Also surviving himare seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren, one sister Yvonne and two brothers, Brainard and Joseph. 
He was pre-deceased by a daughter Lori and brothers, Frank and Roland.  There will be no calling hours. A graveside service is scheduled for 2 pm., Wednesday, November 9at St. Alphonsus cemetery. 
Arrangements are with the Stuart-Fortune-Keough funeral home.

Estelle L. Charron, 84

Estelle  L. Charron, 84, passed away quietly at home, surrounded by her loving family on September 26, 2016. She had been ill since July, at the time of her passing. She recently moved back to New York, and was residing at her daughter’s home, Audrey Charron, in Glens Falls, where Audrey was caring for her. Prior to this, she resided in Florida full time with her husband, the late Nolan Charron, since October 2011. Their last residence in Florida, was in Hudson, Fl. at Atria Windsor Woods ALF. They also previously owned a home in Tupper Lake.
Estelle was born in Bic, Quebec , on January 26, 1932, and was the daughter of the late Wilfrid Lavoie and the late Alvina (Morin) Lavoie. At the age of 15, she went away to study to become a teacher. She began teaching in an all boys school for hockey at age 17. She taught all subjects and grades until the age of 25. At 25 years of age, in 1957, she moved to the United States, to Tupper Lake, to learn English. In Tupper she met and married her husband, Nolan Charron, the son of the late Ammory Charon, and  late Frances (Cramer) Charon, on August 9, 1958  at the home of Nolan’s parents.
   Together Estelle and Nolan had four children: Lynn, Audrey, Regis, and Neil and resided in Tupper Lake raising their children through school to adulthood. Estelle was an employee of Sunmount Developmental Center, in Tupper Lake, New York for 20 years, from 1974 until she retired in 1994, as a mental hygiene therapy aide. After retiring she enjoyed spending time with family and friends and her grandchildren, traveling, the outdoors, bowling and gardening. She started traveling to Florida, where she purchased a mobile home in Palm Harbor, Fl. and spent almost 15 years of her retirement as a snowbird there, leaving Tupper in October, and returning in May for the spring and summer in the Adirondacks in Tupper Lake.
 Estelle is now joined in eternity with her husband, Nolan Charron who went to be with the Lord on July 10, 2016. She also joins her son Neil, who predeceased them both on April 11, 2011. She is also predeceased by her sister Dorothy Lavoie, her parents-  the late Wilfrid Lavoie and the late Alvina (Morin) Lavoie, a brother Vinny Lavoie whose wife Georgette still resides in Quebec City, Que,  a sister Muriel, whose husband Julien predeceased her,  a brother Jalbert Lavoie and wife Loretta who passed away, both in East Rochester, N.Y., anda brother Hubert who passed away in Macedon, N.Y. and whose wife  Barbara currently resides in Fairport, N.Y.
  She also leaves behind two daughters, Lynn (Charron) Becker, who resides in Dunedin, Fl. , and a daughter and Audrey Charron, who resides in Glens Falls,   and a son Regis  Charron, who resides in Tupper Lake.
  Estelle also leaves behind many grandchildren: Jamie (Becker) and Steve Coryea, Ryan and Christin Becker, and Michael Becker and Kacie Murphy, children of Lynn Becker and the late Steven Becker, Matthew Charron, Andrew  Reichert, and Amanda Mangine, children of Audrey Charron, and Nicholas Charron, Robbie Sabin, and Rebecca Sabin, children of Regis Charron and his former wife, Peggy LaMare - Charron, and Jennifer Charron and Jesse Gonyea, Shauna Charron, Kimberly Charron and Franco Sala, and Kacie Charron and Ben Martin.
She was predeceased by a granddaughter Rochelle in August of 1989.
   She also leaves behind several great grandchildren: Hailey, Collin, Landen, Dylan, Bailey, Peyton, Berlyn, Isabella, and Benett. She is also predeceased by a great granddaughter Olivia.
   Estelle was crematedat Singleton Sullivan Potter Funeral Home in Queensbury, N.Y. and joins her husband Nolan in a beautiful urn with Nolanwho was also cremated in July 2016.
A Memorial Mass for Estelle and Nolan Charron was held at the Holy Name Church in Tupper Lake on Monday October 3 with full military honors for Nolan for his military service.
   There the urn was blessed and a Mass was provided by the Rev. Douglas Decker, pastor, and Gerald Savage, deacon. Organist and singer was Joseph Peck. Amanda Mangine did the first reading for her grandparents andJamie (Becker) Coryea did the second reading for her grandparents. Nicholas Charron and Kacie Charron presented the gifts at the mass for their grandparents. A gathering was held immediately following the mass at the VFW Clubhouse on Park Streetfor family and friends. The Charron family would like to express its heartfelt thanks to each and everyone for the donations of food and kind words or thoughts, and money sent to help. Donations can be made to any of the following in memory of Estelle and Nolan:
Cash and Check Donations can be mailed to: Alzheimer’s and Dementia Resource Center, 1506 Lake Highland Drive Orlando, Florida 32803 Checks can be made payable to Alzheimer’s & Dementia Resource Center or ADRC OrDonate online to the Alzheimer’s & Dementia Resource Center online using your credit card. These payments are processed by PayPal, a secure payment method frequently used for transactions on the internet or NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness). Online Donations can be made at Donate to NAMI by credit card.

Aluva M. Marconi

Aluva May Marconi, 93, passed away at Prestonwood Rehabilitation Hospital in Plano, Texas on October 12, 2016.
A resident of Tupper Lake until 2005, Lou, as she was known to everyone, was born at Mercy General Hospital on July 6, 1923, to Albert and Rose Gauthier Brooks.
Lou graduated from Holy Ghost Academy as co-valedictorian of the class of 1941. Directly from high school, she started work as a bookkeeper for John B. Goff, a local optometrist. From 1942 until 1946, she worked as bookkeeper and office manager for Martin Brothers Grocery.
She married Alexander A. Marconi of Herkimer, N.Y. on January 19, 1947. They settled in Tupper Lake and raised three children: David, Stephen and Anne.
From 1950 until 1952, Lou worked for the Village of Tupper Lake. Then in 1952, Lou started her 49-year career with the Town of Altamont, first as a bookkeeper for the town supervisor, then as town clerk until retiring in 2001 at the age of 78.
Lou loved her jobs at the village and town offices and loved serving the people of Tupper Lake.
Lou loved her family above all. Her top priority and pride were her three children, three grandchildren, and five great grandchildren. Her interests after retirement were crossword puzzles, oil painting, reading, walking, hosting family dinners and keeping a lovely home. Prior to her move to Texas in 2005, Lou also enjoyed volunteering at the Food Pantry in Tupper Lake.
Lou is survived by son David and his wife, Karen of Keller, TX; son Stephen and his wife, Lila of Griffin, GA; and daughter, Anne Butler and her husband Mark of McKinney, TX; granddaughters: Beth Worman and husband Sam, Lynn Poston and husband Bryan, and Erica Retrosi Pealer and husband Benjamin; five great grandchildren, Megan, Jordan, Lauren, Bryson and Christian; a special nephew, James Brooks and his wife Pauline; a special niece, Maryanne Brooks Armstrong and her husband George; and many cousins and great grand-nieces and nephews.
Lou was predeceased by her husband Alex on August 29, 1964, her father Albert Brooks, her mother Rose Brooks, her brother Homer and sister-in-law Mary Brooks, and a special niece, Roseanne Brooks Smith.
A farewell service for the family was held in Grapevine, Texas on Saturday, October 15, 2016. A memorial service will be held next July in Tupper Lake.
Memorials can be made to the Tupper Lake Rescue Squad, Tupper Lake Food Bank, or Next Stop Tupper Lake.

Veronica H. Pinard, 90

Veronica Hebert Pinard, 90, passed away Friday, October 7, 2016 at St. Joseph’s Nursing Home in Ogdensburg surrounded by her loving family.
Veronica was born in Ascot Corner, Quebec.
She married the late Armand Pinard in 1948. They lived in Long Lake for most of their lives before retiring to Cocoa FL.  They were married for 65 years, and they lovingly supported each other in raising a family along with owning and operating a logging contracting business.  
She was a member of St. Henry’s Church in Long Lake where she served as a lay Eucharistic Minister and belonged to the Catholic Daughters.  
Veronica enjoyed cooking, sewing, knitting, reading, walking and cross-country skiing.  She was devoted to her family and cherished spending time with her children and grandchildren.
Survivors include a daughter Danielle (Stephen) Hamberger of Angola N.Y.; two sons Michael (Michele) Pinard of Brasher Falls and Steven Pinard of Arlington VA; a son-in-law James Culhane of Cocoa FL; a sister Fleurette Cabana; sister-in-law Barbara Hebert; grandchildren Michael Culhane, Eric (JoElle) Hamberger, Catherine Culhane-Metsch and her husband Richard, Chantal Pinard, Sarah Pinard and Thomas Culhane; great-grandchildren Henry, Lucy and Annabelle Metsch and Hayes Hamberger.
She was predeceased by a grandson Matthew Culhane in 1998; a daughter Carmen Culhane in 2011; her husband Armand in 2014, along with her brothers Bruno Hebert and his wife Janine, Gilles Hebert and his wife Jeannine, Laurent Hebert and a brother-in-law Yvon Cabana.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 5, 2016 at 2p.m. at the St. Joseph's Nursing Home Chapel.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 441 W. Kirkpatrick St., Syracuse, NY 13204; St. Joseph’s Nursing Home Foundation, 950 Linden St., Ogdensburg, NY 13669 or the St. Henry’s Catholic Church, 1187 Main St, Long Lake, NY 12847.  Condolences can also be shared online at www.foxandmurrayfuneral home.com.

Raymond Leon DeGone, 69

Raymond Leon DeGone, 69, joined his family in heaven on Tuesday, October 18, 2016.
Born December 9, 1946 he was the son of Leon and Edna DeGone of Tupper Lake.
He attended Tupper Lake Schools and received his GED before enlisting in the Army in September of 1967.
Ray served with distinction during the Vietnam war, receiving the National Defense Service medal, the Vietnam Service medal, the Vietnam Campaign medal, the Army Occupation medal as well as Sharpshooter M-16 and Combat Infantry badges. He was formally discharged with full honors in September of 1973.
Ray then went on to work for CEL Lumber, the Blue Mountain Museum, Bloomingdale Sewage Plant and finally retired from Sunmount DDSO's Maintenance Department.
Ray is survived by his beloved wife, Mary (Bradley), son and daughter-in-law Mark and Tina Bradley, daughter Sheila Duchaine, and grandchildren Brandon, Logan, Dylan and Amber. He is also survived by sisters Genevieve (Burt) Simpson, Shirley (Ronnie) Godin, Rose Marie (Edward) Morrow as well as sister-in-law, Ann DeGone. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews and dear friends.
He was predeceased by his brother, Robert.  
Calling hours were held on Sunday October 23 at the Stuart Fortune Keough Funeral home in Tupper Lake. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated on Monday, October 24 at St. Alphonsus Church and burial with full military honors followed at the St. Alphonsus cemetery.
A gathering was held immediately after at the Edmund Bujold VFW Post 3120 in Tupper Lake.
Memorial contributions in Raymond's name may be made to Disabled Veterans Organization or for Cancer research.

Freda Kelley, 83

Freda Kelley, 83, of Piercefield, went to sleep to await the arrival of her savior, when she will reunite with her loved ones.
Born on Nov. 3, 1932 to Fred and Gladys Sutton, Freda was the first of 10 children.
Freda was a home maker and wa active in the Piercefield Ladies' Auxiliary, and the Red Hat Society of Tupper Lake.
She was active in the Seventh Day Adventist church in Saranac Lake, and enjoyed helping anyone and everyone.
Surviving siblings are Patty Sutton Miller, of Morrisville VT, George and Nancy Sutton of Brandon VT, Gerald and Arlene Sutton of Morrisville VT, Eileen Sutton McCalvin of Bloomingdale; Maxine Sutton Chardeen, of Bloomingdale; Charles Sutton of Lyon Mountain N.Y., and Geraldine and Tom Treppa of Ocala, FL.
She is survived by her children: Gladys Jana of Jasper FL, Joseph and Amy Gadway of Piercefield, Fred and Evelyn Gadway of Tupper Lake and Betty and Joe Keniston of Tupper Lake. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Freda was predeceased by a brother, Fred Sutton Jr., at a young age. Also by her sister, Dorothy Sutton-Sylvester, of Morrisvile VT.
Funeral service was held at the Seventh Day Adventist church on St. Bernard Street in Saranac Lake, NY on October 25 at noon, with graveside service following at Lakeside Cemetery on Hosley Ave. in Tupper Lake.
Arrangements are with the Stuart-Fortune-Keough funeral home in Tupper Lake.

Michael “Mike” A. Farnsworth, 47

Michael “Mike” A. Farnsworth, also known as “Farnsy” and “Kenny”, 47, of Newton Falls, passed away in a motor vehicle accident on Saturday, October 15, 2016.
Mike was born on November 15, 1968 in Saranac Lake to the late Earl and Edith (Kennedy) Farnsworth. He graduated from the Tupper Lake High School.
Mike married Shelly Christian on September 1, 2001 in Newton Falls. He has worked for the Town of Clifton Highway Department for the past eight years as a mechanic and loader operator.
In his free time, Mike enjoyed boating, hunting, fishing, four-wheeling and camping. He was a hardworking man who loved hanging out with his family.
His survivors include his wife, Shelly; five children, Natasha “Pumpkin” Farnsworth, Chelsea Johnson, Kendra Johnson, Devin Johnson, and Chase “Bub” Farnsworth; twelve siblings, Mitch and Carl Farnsworth, Betty and Wayne Wilson, Sally and Dave White, Lucy and Bob West, Lillian and Terry Hoyt, Tina and Doug Provost, Mary Farnsworth, Barbara and Dan Lashua, Marlene and Ron Kerr, Donna and Gene Harmon, and Marilyn and Glenn Tellier.
He is also survived by three grandchildren, Lydia, Cambree and Briann; 33 nieces and nephews; a great-nephew, Mason; his parents-on-law, Robert and Darlene Christian and their children, Bobbie and Darren Whitmarsh and Joseph and Bianca Christian.
Mike is predeceased by his parents and a brother, Baby Earl.
Calling hours were held at French Family Funeral Home in Star Lake on Tuesday, October 18. His funeral service will be held on Wednesday at the funeral home at 11a.m.
Donations in memory of Mike may be made to the Star Lake Fire and Rescue, PO Box 22, Star Lake NY 13690.
Condolences may be shared online at www.french funeralhomes.com.

John A. Theriault, 81

John Alton Theriault, 81, formerly of Tupper Lake, died on Friday, October 7, 2016 in Vancouver, WA where he resided with his loving wife Vivian of 61 years.
Born in Hudson, N.Y. on October 11, 1935, he was the son of Samuel and Loretta (Miner) Theriault.
He married Vivian Mary Garrow on May 15, 1955.
John served in the U.S. Army from 1955 to 1981,  serving in Okinawa, Japan from 1961 to 1963 and the Vietnam War from 1969 to 1970. He retired with 26 years of service as SGM.
John was a federal government OPM investigator for ten years and professor of Business Management at Clark Community College for ten years.
John is survived by his wife, Vivian, three sons, John Walter (Bonnie) of Vancouver WA; Alton Allen (Kim) of Justin TX; Jerry Isaac (Yuphapron “Anna”) of Olympia, WA; eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; four brothers, Sam, Jimmy, Glen and Rocky and four sisters, Jeanne, Sally, Charlotte and Nancy.
He was predeceased by his parents Samuel and Loretta and two sisters, Joanne and Linda.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Kaiser Hospice.

Edna L. Price, 88

Edna L. Price passed away on Thursday, October 13, 2016 at the Spicer Assisted Living in Canton, NY where she resided for the past three years. 
She was born December 26, 1927 in St. Regis Falls to Wendell and Blanche (Peck) Patraw.
She married Harry Price on February 8, 1946 in St. Regis Falls. She later moved to Wingdale, NY.  She worked at Harlem Valley Psychiatric Center, retiring in 1983. 
She moved to Tupper Lake, where she was active on the Seniors Bowling League and the Women's Golf League.  Later she moved to the Villages, FL to continue to enjoy her love of both sports. 
Edna is survived by her three sons: Robert Price of Pawling, N.Y., David (Denese) Price of Tupper Lake and Michael (Peggy) Price of St. Petersburg, FL. She is also survived by three grandchildren- Jeanna (Karl) Woods, Jason(Christine) Price and Michael Price.  Also surviving her are four great-grandchildren and her siblings, Helen Palmer, Eugene (Barbara) Patraw and Roy (Elaine) Patraw and several nieces and nephews. 
She was predeceased by her parents, her husband Harry on April 19, 1995, her brother William Patraw and sister Elois Sanford and her great-grandson Ethan Price in 2014. 
There will be no calling hours, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice and Palliative Care of St. Lawrence Valley, 6805 US-11, Potsdam, N.Y. 13676. 
Arrangements are with the Stuart-Fortune-Keough funeral home.

Eric P. (Russ) Russell

It is with heavy heartsthe family and friendsof Eric (Russ) Russell mourn his passing on Tuesday, October 4, 2016, unexpectedly at his residence.
He was born in Tupper Lake on June 15, 1963, the son of Ralph and Charlotte Churco Russell, and attended Tupper Lake schools, where he had perfect attendance.
Eric received his Associate's Degree in Plumbing and Heating from SUNY Canton where he was a member of the ZAP Fraternity.
He was employed with O'Brien Plumbing and Heating in Utica for over thirty years, after moving to the Utica area in the 1980's.
Eric was known for his love of sports, having been a fan of the Miami Dolphins, the LA Dodgers and Boston Bruins. He was also a huge Van Halen fan. He loved the Adirondacks, where he spent every Memorial Day, camping for the past 30 years. Eric also enjoyed being home, just sitting around the fireplace in the backyard.
He leaves behind his significant other, Kathy Synakowski of Schuyler, and her mother, Lillian, as well her siblings, Gary and Kathy Synakowski, Rick Snakowski, and Karen Sharpe; his father, Ralph, of Tupper Lake; his sisters, Eve and David Dakin, of MA, Ellen and Michael Duffy, of Long Island; and his godson, Zachary Dakin.
Eric also leaves behind many other relatives, as well as his lifelong friends, Witte, Dewey, Ham, Geno, Frankie, Griff, Goss, Darryl and their families; and his feline companions, Sabre and Nicky.
He was predeceased by his mother, Charlotte.
Eric was compassionate, loving and kind to all people he came into contact with.
Arrangements were in care of Kowalczyk Funeral Home, 284 Main St., New York Mills. A Funeral Mass was celebrated in Tupper Lake.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the Steven Swan Humane Society, 5664 Horatio St., Utica, N.Y. 13502.

Emily Buteau, 83

Emily Buteau, 83, passed away at her home on Wawbeek Ave. on Saturday, October 8, 2016 following a long illness.  
Born in Tupper Lake on March 31, 1933, she was the daughter of Albert and Emily (Poirier) Larocholle.  Emily worked as a company Rep for the McDonalds's corporation in Queens, NY prior to retiring and moving to Tupper Lake. 
She is survived by three children; Wayne, Agnes and Paul, grandchildren; Wayne, Devin, Peter, Danielle, Melissa and Paul, great grandchildren; Abby Gale, Peter, Timmy, Daniel, Emma, Olivia and Dominique.   
Calling hours were held on Sunday, October 16 from 5p.m. to   7 p.m. at the Stuart-Fortune-Keough funeral home. 
A funeral service was held on Monday at 10 a.m. at the funeral home.  Burial followed  in St. Alphonsus cemetery.

Reta A. Wamback, 83

It is with great sadnessthe family of Reta A. Wamback announces her death at age 83, on Wednesday, October 12, 2016.  Reta of Long Lake passed away at the Tri-County assisted living center in North Creek where she had resided for the past two months.
Reta was born in Tupper Lake  on November 16, 1932 to Percy and Clara Stanton.
She  was married to Arnold (Bud) W. Wamback on August 5, 1955 in Long Lake.  He predeceased  her on September 11, 2011.
Reta was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend.  She was a homemaker and worked at various businesses in Long Lake.  An active member of the Long Lake community, she was a volunteer member of the Long Lake Rescue Squad for several years and an active member of the United Methodist Church in Long Lake.
Reta is survived by  her three children; Keith A. Wamback Sr. (Darlene), Pamela W. Bradley and Judy H. St. Amour, all residing in Long Lake, her siblings- Arthur Stanton of Catskill N.Y. and Jean Flowers of DuBois PA. Also surviving Reta are seven grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Graveside services are scheduled for  1p.m., Saturday October 22 at the Long Lake cemetery.   Family and friends are invited to the Long Lake Diner immediately following the ceremony.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Long Lake Rescue Squad.   Arrangements are with the Stuart-Fortune-Keough funeral home.

Wayne R. Lanthier, 57

Wayne R. Lanthier, 57, of Tupper Lake passed away unexpectedly Saturday October 8, 2016 at his home. 
Born January 11, 1959 in Saranac Lake, he was the sonof Wilfred and Naoma (Stevens) Lanthier.  Wayne grew up in Tupper Lake and attended local schools.  He worked in the woods with his uncles, Donald and George Lanthier.  He later went on to work construction, and an injury in the early 1990's led to an early retirement.  Wayne's hobbies were, snowmobiling, boating and fast cars.  He enjoyed spending time with family and friends and especially his grand children.  
He is survived by his parents, longtime companion Melissa Breault, two daughters;  Jessica Lavalley and her husband Lyndon, Tiffany Lanthier, one son Wayne J. Lanthier and his wife Krysten, one granddaughter Hailey and a grandson Benjamin.  He is also survived by two brothers- John and his wife Becky of Iowa, Alan and his wife Lilly of Japan, one sister Loretta Perham and her husband Chip.  Also surviving are several nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles. 
There will be no calling hours.  A gathering in Wayne's memory is scheduled for 1p.m. Wednesday, October 12. at the VFW. 
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Tri-Lakes Humane Society. 
Arrangements are with the Stuart-Fortune-Keough funeral home.

Larry E. Keniston, 81

Larry E. Kenistonpassed away unexpectedly at Albany Medical Center on September 23, 2016 at the age of 81.
Larryis predeceased by his parents, Clarence and Ella (Boyer) Keniston, his sister Pat Keniston, and his son, Larry E. Keniston Jr.
Heis survived byhisloving wife Jeannette (Boudreau) of 57 years. They were married at Holy Name Church, in Tupper Lake, on September 5, 1959. Fr. Paul LaRocque performed the marriage.
Larryis lovingly remembered byhis children, Therese Dukett, Jackie (Steve) Boushie, Chris (Mary) Keniston, Mike (Kathy) Keniston, Laurie (Thomas) Urh, Mary Ann (Matthew) Haywood, Tim Keniston, and his sister Mary Jo Daniels. He will also be missed by his 22 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and many cousins, nieces and nephews.
He was born in Tupper Lake,  on November 25, 1934.  He graduated from Tupper Lake High School in 1952. He enlisted in the Army in 1955. He served 18 months in Korea and Fort Knox Kentucky before discharge.  He began his career with the postal service in 1959, as one of the first postal carriers, and soon after became a clerk. He retired in 1990. In 1992 he took over a highway delivery route, and 12 years later he retired from that.
Larry enjoyed reading, biking, and travel. He and his wife traveled extensively, and he enjoyed that very much. Family celebrations and all his time with family meant the most to him. He was an outstanding role model, his family meant so much to him, and he provided for his family by working many jobs to care for them. His strong faith and hard work ethic was a great example to his children.
The visitation was held at Stuart-Fortune-Keough Funeral Home, 24 Cliff Ave, Tupper Lake on Monday, September 26 from 4p.m. to 7p.m. Prayers and funeral service were at Holy Name Church, Tupper Lakeon Tuesday, September 27 2016 at 11a.m. Burial followed at Holy Name Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to North Country Association for the Visually Impaired at http://ncavi.org/.

Reta Reandeau, 85

Reta Reandeau 85, passed peacefully at the Wesley Nursing  Home in Saratoga Springs where she had been a resident for the past four years.
She was born in Tupper Lake,  on February 25,1931 to Viola and Carl Dukette.  She is survived by siblings Beatrice Whitman, Linda Gaff and Jean Kelly.  Predeceased by Earl Dukette, Elizabeth Larche, Esther Lamica,Loretta LaVoie and James Dukette.
She married Leonard Reandeau June 18, 1949, who predeceased her.  They had 3 children Lois (William) Parmelee, Steven(Phyllis) Reandeau and LeeAnne(James) Martin.  She had five grandchildren and six great grandchildren . Reta worked for several years in the cafeteria at Tupper Lake Central schools and later in the laundry at Sunmount DDSO.  Reta was an avid knitter, reader and enjoyed a good game of Bingo. 
Calling hours wereSunday, September 25 from 5p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Stuart-Fortune-Keough funeral home in Tupper Lake.  A Funeral service was Monday at 11 a.m. at the funeral home.  Burial followed in St. Alphonsus cemetery.  Online condolences may be made at www.stuartfortunekeoughfuneralhome.com.

Marie Rolland Gaff, 94

Marie R. Gaff 94, was called home to the Lord on Wednesday, September 21, 2016 in Davenport, Florida.
She was born in Moose Creek, Canada on Nov. 10, 1921. She was the daughter of Lionel and Henrietta (Le Roux) LaFrance.
She was married to William H. Gaff, Sr. for 72 years and made their home in Tupper Lake for many years until retirement, then moved on to Brooksville, Florida and finally to Davenport, Florida.
Marie first worked at the OWD, then worked at Sunmount DDSO, where she retired.
Marie enjoyed golfing, bowling, playing cards and also spent many hours knitting and crocheting numerous articles to give to her family and friends. Marie will be greatly missed by all who knew her.  
Surviving are William H. Gaff, Jr. and his wife Vivian of Haines City, Florida, daughter Joy and her husband Robert Borghi of Saranac Lake, and son John Gaff and his wife Diane, of Jupiter, Florida. She leaves behind nine grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her husband William H. Gaff, Sr., one son, Samuel E Gaff. and many of her brothers and sisters.
A celebration service will be held at the Crossroads in Davenport, Fl. on Oct. 8, 2016.
Family and friends wishing to remember Marie may make memorial contributions to a charitable organization of their choice.

Marilyn Jean Kempton, 85

Marilyn Jean Kempton was born on June 25, 1931 in Flint, Michigan.  She met and married Thomas J. Kempton in 1951 in Berrien Springs, Michigan and have been married 65 years.
She attended Andrews University to initiate a career in nursing, then transitioned to a twenty year career in special education in the Clarkstown School District.
She took great pride in homemaking, gardening, church involvement, and was a gifted cook.  She truly enjoyed retirement with her husband on Gull Pond in Piercefield.
Marilyn is survived by her husband Thomas J. Kempton; her three sons John Kempton of East Jordon, MI.;  Mark Kempton of Tafton, PA; and David Kempton of Cornwall-on-Hudson, N.Y.  She is also survived by her eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Visitation hours will be held on Thursday September 29, 2016 from 2:30p.m. to 3:30p.m. with afFuneral service at 3:30 p.m. at the Ralston-Lippincott-Hasbrouck-Ingrassia Funeral Home, Inc. 72 West Main St. Middletown, N.Y.
Burial will be held in Germonds Presbyterian Church Cemetery in New City, New York.
Arrangements by Ralston-Lippincott-Hasbrouck-Ingrassia Funeral Home, Inc. 343-6023 or www.ocfuneralhomes.com.