Marie Rolland Gaff, 94
Dan McClelland
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.