Joan D. Dumas, 94
Dan McClelland
Joan D. Dumas, 94, formerly of Childwold, passed away on Friday, May 3, 2024.
She is survived by her son, Kris (Cindy) Dumas, grandson, Adam (Elise) Dumas and sister, Faye Brackett. She was predeceased by her husband, Raymond “Buzz” Dumas; daughter, Tami Dumas; brother, Neal Dorothy; and brother-in-law, Robert “Boyd” Brackett.
Joan was born in Tupper Lake and was the daughter of Ansel and Beulah (Bancroft) Dorothy. She was a graduate of Tupper Lake High School and earned an associate’s degree from Rider College in New Jersey.
Joan worked as a secretary for Potsdam College and later, was a post mistress in Childwold for over 40 years. Besides her love and care for her family and friends, she loved her pets, gardening, snowmobiling and enjoying life in the Adirondacks. Joan is now returning home to Childwold.
Her graveside service will be held Monday, May 13, at 11:30 a.m. at Gale Cemetery, State Rte. 3, Childwold. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Lawrence Valley SPCA, P.O. Box 594, Ogdensburg, NY 13669 or Tri-Lakes Humane Society, P.O. Box 1111, Saranac Lake, NY 12983. Arrangements are by Johnson-Kennedy Funeral Home, Inc., Canandaigua. Condolences may be offered at www.johnsonkennedy.com.