Terry J. Lemieux

Terrance James Lemieux passed away on December 10, 2023. He hated to be called that and is probably swearing at us right now for including his real name.

Terry was born on September 6, 1948 to James and Beatrice (Caron) Lemieux. He was born and raised in Niagara Falls, N.Y. He graduated from LaSalle Senior High School in 1966 and then Erie County Community College with a degree in Police Science. In the 1990s he relocated to Tupper Lake.

He liked four letter words as much as he liked his cigarettes and whiskey, and trust us, he ran the 3/30 Lodge with his sister so he could make those things important to his job. He left behind some words of wisdom like it was harder in his time because he had to walk to school in a blizzard uphill both ways and the best place for us to play was in traffic.

Terry was an avid toy train collector and took part in many train shows with different organizations. If you find a bright orange Hooker Chemical tanker car, look for TJL in the Freight markings. Chances are he made that one. He was the biggest Buffalo Bills fan and an even bigger Buffalo Sabres fan. His girls will miss the Sunday conversation after each Bills game to complain or rejoice, depending on the week.

Terry was preceded in death by his parents and his sister Lynda McGiboney Herr. He was survived by his two daughters, Laura Lemieux Mendoza (Richard) of Waco, Texas, and Aimee Holland (Gary) of Niagara Falls, NY. He had five grandchildren- Alejandro, Antonio and Teresa Mendoza and Darren and Kyle Holland and two great granddaughters, Alexa and Crystal Holland. He also leaves behind three nieces and a great nieces and great nephews. Special thanks to Cheryl McGiboney for keeping an eye on him to keep him out of trouble and putting up with his nonsense.

His life will be celebrated at St. Alphonsus Church in Tupper Lake on May 18th at 11a.m. and graveside service to follow. Anyone wanting to celebrate Terry is welcome to join the family for a drink after that at P-2's Irish Pub.