Antoine Maurice St. Pierre, 82

Antoine Maurice St. Pierre from Tupper Lake, New York, a retired carpenter with the Carpenters Local Union 1042 died unexpectedly Thursday, September 1, 2016.
Maurice is survived by his wife; Rita (Reandeau); his children Lise Johnson and companion Frederick Raymond, Carol and husband Patrick Sovay, Bruce and wife Lynn (Stone), Pierre and wife Lisa (Garrow), Eric, Sheila and husband Jean Gagnon, Kim and husband Patrick Thompson.  He also is also survived by 18 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.  He is also survived by two brothers; Fernand and Real and four sisters; Annette, Noella, Francoise, Jeanne and predeceased by brothers; Norman, Blondin, Gustave and sister Gisele.
Maurice was born in St Rose Du Degelis, Quebec, Canada to his father Charles and mother Annie (Fournier) October 28, 1933.  He graduated from the School of Agriculture in Rimouski Quebec, Canada in 1950.  He moved to Tupper Lake in 1958 to work as a lumberjack where he took extra pride and joy in the training of work horses.  At that time, he met his wife Rita and they married on September 26, 1959. 
Maurice was an expert cabinet maker and spent most of his retirement working in his wood shop crafting custom cabinets and furniture for many people throughout Tupper Lake and surrounding communities. 
Maurice was an avid hockey fan.  He assisted in the construction of the Tupper Lake outdoor hockey rink years ago and later years, the Tupper Lake Memorial Civic Center.  In his free time,
Maurice also drew much joy from working in his garden and grooming his property.  He was a very proud father and grandfather. He is loved and will be dearly missed by his family.
Respects can be paid at the Stuart-Fortune-Keough Funeral Home, 24 Cliff Ave, Tupper Lake on Thursday, September 8 from 4p.m. to 7p.m.  A Mass of Christian burialwill be celebrated  on Friday, September 9 at the St. Alphonsus Church in Tupper Lake at 2p.m.
In lieu of flowers donations in memory of Maurice can be made to the Tupper Lake Rescue Squad in care of the funeral home. 
Online condolences may be made at www.stuartfortunekeoughfuneralhome.com.

Richard L. Arnold, 64

Richard L. Arnold, 64, of Middleburg, Florida passed away on July 12, 2016.
Born on October 29th, 1951 in Tupper Lake to the late Maynard L. and Mildred K. (McDonald) Arnold.
Dick was a member of Clay Hill Church of God in Middleburg Florida, a hard-working man who "told it like it was" and was his wife's hero.
At the age of 59, he enjoyed attending Tulsa Welding School in Jacksonville and the many friends he made there. He especially loved riding his Harley year-round since his retirement to Florida.
Dick joined his beloved Marine Corps at the age of 17, serving his country in Vietnam and was honorably discharged in 1971.
He worked for several years for the State of New York after his discharge from the Marines, before moving to Reno Nevada. While in Nevada he worked as a welder, a Nevada State Prison guard, and in 1984 was hired with the US Postal Service. He pursued his career as a letter carrier and moved back to New York State. He delivered mail in Tupper Lake from 1987 until his retirement in 2006. Dick worked at Mountain Lake Academy in Lake Placid from 2007 until retiring to Florida in 2010.
He is a beloved husband, dad, papa, brother and uncle.
Dick is survived by his wife, Nancy Arnold; sons, Dylan L Arnold (Lindsay) of Fernley, Nevada; Jason D. Flyte of York, Pennsylvania; Adam T. Arnold of Tupper Lake; daughter April Lynn of Middleburg, Florida; brother Michael Arnold of Ridgefield, Washington; sisters, Susan Frank (Richàrd) of Schenectady, and Roxanne Arnold of Reno, Nevada; 11 grandchildren- Alexis, Preston, Katie, Alissa, Bradley, Andrew, Michaela, Piper, Kobie, Joseph and Brody; a great-grandson, Greyson Alexander and numerous nieces and nephews.
A memorial service was held on July 14 at Clay Hill Church of God in Middleburg, Florida. 
Internment in the Jacksonville National Cemetery with military honors will be scheduled at a later date.
A celebration of Dick's life will be held at 2p.m. on Saturday, September 10 at the VFW on Park Street in Tupper Lake for those who would like to come and share fond memories and stories of a man gone to soon.

Robert Pierson

Robert A. Pierson, beloved husband of Anne K. Pierson passed away peacefully on August 14, 2016 at St. Peter’s Nursing and Rehab Center in Albany.  The son of the late Alva C. and Flora (Gauthier) Pierson, Robert was born in Tupper Lake,  on May 5, 1929. Robert was married to his soulmate Anne Keeler on July 1, 1950 and they were blessed with 66 wonderful years of marriage.
Robert served his country in the US Navy from 1946 to 1948.  He received his Bachelor’s degree in education in 1960 and his Master’s degree in 1961 and began his teaching career in the Albany City School District.  He taught for over 20 years at the Bethlehem Central School system retiring in 1991.  After his retirement, Bob volunteered for the American Red Cross delivering blood to hospitals one day a week for about 18years.
Robert is survived by his wife, Anne K. Pierson; his sisters-in-law: Helen Beck and Ruth Oksala; 12 nieces and nephews to whom he immensely enjoyed being “Uncle Bob” over the years.  They include Douglas Keeler, Kathleen Lefebvre and Kevin Keeler all of Tupper Lake.
In keeping with Robert’s wishes, there will be no services at this time.
To leave a personal message for Bob’s family, please visit www.newcomer albany.com.
Memorial donations may be made in Robert’s name to Wounded Warrior Project, 4899 Belfort Road, Suite 300 Jacksonville, Florida 32256, your local V.F.W. or to a charity of your choice.

Mary Helen (Seery) Miller, 88

Mary Helen (Seery) Miller died peacefully on August 1, 2016 in Colchester, Vermont at the age of 88. She was surrounded by her extensive family when she passed into the loving arms of our Lord and Savior.
Helen, as she was known, was born on May 12, 1928 in Tupper Lake, the daughter of William and Anna (Castelle) Seery.
She married Andrew Thomas “Tommy” Miller, the great love of her life, July 20, 1946 in Tupper Lake, where they raised their five children with much love and affection.
Helen worked for many years at Mercy General Hospital in Tupper Lake. She loved playing Bingo and going to the casino. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family. Her loving nature is her greatest legacy.
She is survived by her children Wayne and Catherine Miller of Essex Jct, VT, Arleen “Jiggs” Young of Plattsburgh,  Shirley and James Connor of Plattsburgh,  Michael and Judy Miller of Chandler, AZ, and Bonnie and Renee Harris of Avon, IN. She had nine grandchildren, fourteen great-grandchildren, and four great-great-grandchildren, as well as many nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her husband in 2004.
A Mass is scheduled for Saturday, August 20, 2016 at Holy Name Catholic Church in Tupper Lake, at 1p.m. with a reception to follow at VFW. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Helen’s life.
The family would like to thank the caregivers at Green Mountain Nursing Home in Colchester, VT for their care.

Jacqueline E. Smith, 82

Jacqueline E. Smith, 82, passed away peacefully in her home after a long illness with her family by her side. 
Born on April 22, 1934 in Tupper Lake.  She was predeceased by the love of her life, husband Alfred E. Smith and her grandson James T. Person.
Jackie loved life and lit up a room wherever she was. Her home was always open to anyone who needed help or a friend.  If you knew her, you couldn't help but love her.  Jackie was an artist whose paintings hang on many walls throughout Adirondack homes. She played the piano, was a seamstress and her cooking was out of this world.  Many remember her on the slopes of Big Tupper or on the greens of the Tupper Lake Country Club. 
Jackie is survived by her daughters;  Ellen and Dick Guiney, and their family: Lindsey, Matt, Madison and Lucas Fletcher, Maria Person (wife of James Person) and Aimee Guiney.  Tiffany, Dan, Emma, Wyatt and Decker Foli. Vivian Smith, Don Coady, Brandon McArdle, Ann Squires, Nick O'Neill and Hannah Smith.
AMass of Christian burialwill be Celebrated  on Friday, August 12 at 1p.m. at St. Alphonsus  Church in Tupper Lake.   Arrangements are with the Stuart-Fortune-Keough funeral home. 

Marshall J. “Boogie” Godin, Jr., age 74

Marshall J. “Boogie” Godin, Jr., age 74, of Tupper Lake, and Port Charlotte, FL. passed away peacefully, after battling cancer, at his Florida residence on Friday, July 22, 2016 with his wife, Debbie and children Paula and Darryl at his side.
Marshall was born in Tupper Lake on March 3, 1942, the son of Marshall and Beulah Godin.
Boogie graduated from Holy Ghost Academy in 1960. He attended Canton ATC and North Country Community College. He entered into the New Your State Police Academy in 1965 retiring in 1988 with 23 years of service.
After retiring he started up his own remodeling business.  He was also a caretaker for several camps in the area.
On September 10, 1982 Boogie married Debbie LaQuay who survives him. 
He is also survived by two children Paula (Reynaldo) Tayag of Manchester, N.H. and Darryl (Deidre) Godin of Lake Placid;  four grandchildren, Matthew Emily and Jennifer Godin and Gabrielle Tayag.  He is also survived by two brothers Francis (Rosemary) and Stephen (Barbara) Godin both of Tupper Lake; and one sister Susan Boni of Goffstown, N.H. He is also survived by four bothers-in-law Robert (Viola) and Randy LaQuay of California. Richard and Terry (Heidi) LaQuay both of Tupper Lake and several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his parents Marshall and Beulah (LeBlanc) Godin and one brother-in-law, Gary LaQuay of Tupper Lake.
Calling hours were held at the Stuart-Fortune-Keough Funeral Home on Sunday, July 31. A mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Monday, August 1 at St. Alphonsus Church in Tupper Lake. Burial followed in St. Alphonsus Cemetery.
Friends wishing to remember Boogie may make memorial contributions to The American Diabetes Association or the American Cancer Society.

Nolan E. Charron, 83

Nolan E. Charron, 83,  passed away peacefully at his residence, at Atria Windsor Woods in Hudson Florida, on Sunday July 10, 2016.
Born on September 1, 1932, he was the son of the late Ammory Charon and Frances (Cramer) Charon.
He married Estelle Lavoie in Tupper Lake on August 9, 1958. Together they had four children: Lynn, Audrey, Regis and Neil.
Nolan was a long time resident of Tupper Lake prior to moving to Florida in November 2011.
He served two tours of duty with the military. The first being the Army from 17 years of age from September 1, 1949 to October 1, 1952 and serving overseas in the Korean War, 1 year, 1 month and 7 days until he was honorably discharged from the Army on September 9, 1954. He received a Korean Service Medal with five bronze service stars, a Korean President Unit Citation and a Unit Service Medal. He also served with the United States Air Force and was honorably discharged on October 8, 1957, eight years of military service total.
After the military service, Nolan was employed by the VA Hospital in Tupper Lake as a hygiene aide for the veterans. This hospital then converted to a center for the mentally handicapped and was called Sunmount DDSO where Nolan worked as a mental hygiene therapy aide working a total of 30 years or so for both. Nolan retired at the age of 55 in 1987 from the State of New York.
He was a very spiritual man who loved his family and friends. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, baseball and art.
He leaves behind his wife of nearly 58 years, Estelle, his children: Lynn (Charron) Becker of Dunedion, FL; Audrey Charron of Glens Falls, N.Y., and Regis Charron of Tupper Lake and one sister, Mary (Charon) Fenton of Raleigh NC.
Nolan also has many grandchildren: Jamie (Becker) and Steve Coryea, Ryan and Christin Becker, Michael Becker and Kacie Murphy, Matthew Charron, Andrew Riechert, and Amanda Margine, Nicholas Charron and Kylee, Jennifer Charron and Jesse, Shauna Charron, Kimberly Charron and Franco, Kacie Charron and Ben, Robbie, and Rebecca Sabin. Great-grandchildren Hailey, Collin, Landen and Dylan Becker, Bailey, Peyton, Berlyn, Isabella and Bennett, Owen and Max. He also leaves behind several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his parents, a son Neil E. Charron who passed away on April 11, 2011, a granddaughter, Richelle and a great-granddaughter Olivia; two sisters, Nancy (Charon) Miner,  Barbara (Charon) Voudren and abrother, Albert Charon.
There will be no ceremony at this time. A service / celebration will be set at a later date, when Nolan’s wife, Estelle, joins him in the next journey per their wishes, as they want a celebration of their lives together.
Donations can be made to the following: Gulf Side Hospice, 2061 Collier Parkway, Land ‘O’ Lakes, Florida 34639 “Attention Carla Armstrong.”

Leith Loffredo, 39

Leith Loffredo, 39, passed away unexpectedly from a pulmonary embolism on Friday, July 29, 2016 at Saratoga Hospital, with his loving family and friends by his side.
Leith was born in Niskayuna, N.Y. on April 11, 1977.
In his early years, Leith participated in Saratoga’s youth hockey and Pop Warner programs. He graduated from Saratoga Springs High School in 1996 and proudly wore number 76 for his high school football team, where he was an all-state, two-way tackle for the Blue Streaks. After high school, he attended SUNY ACC and SCCC.
He was employed by General Electric in Schenectady for many years.
Leith enjoyed playing semi-professional football for both the Amsterdam Zephyrs and, most recently, the Troy Fighting Irish. Additionally, he coached many youth football teams in the area.
Among his varied interests were fishing, cooking, playing with those who knew him as “Uncle Big Guy”, and spending time with his family and friends, especially in the Adirondack Mountains.
Leith is survived by his wife, Keri Loffredo, his parents, Peggy and Ronald Loffredo (Saratoga Springs), his siblings Bethany and Todd Loffredo (Princeton, N.J.), his grandmother, Virginia O’Neill (Tupper Lake), his in-laws, Melanie and Michael Conners, Keri’s sister and her husband, Amy and Luke Westfall, and their children, Reese and Carson, and countless adoring aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.
He is preceded in death by his cousin, Stephen Loffredo, grandmother Lucie Loffredo, and his grandfather, Robert S. O’Neill.
A Celebration of Life will be held at the Saratoga Springs Knights of Columbus, 50 Pine Road, on Friday, August 5, at 1p.m.
Memorial donations may be made to the Mohawk Hudson Humane Society, 3 Oakland Avenue, Menands, NY 12204 or the Saratoga Springs High School Football Booster Club ℅ JoAnn O’Reiley, 112 South Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.
Arrangements are under the direction of the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes of 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs (584-5373).
Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.

Rena Bishop Amell, 89

Rena Bishop Amell passed away on August 1, 2016 with loved ones by her side.  It was her 89th birthday. 
Rena was born in Tupper Lake on August 1, 1927, the fifth of eight children born to Isreal and Emma Jarvis Bishop.  She attended local schools. 
On October 1, 1949, Rena married Stanley Amell and together raised seven children.  
Rena worked several places in her lifetime including the Dress Factory, Roy's Restaurant, Newberry's Dept. store and in the cafeteria at the Tupper Lake High School.  At the workplace Rena was known to have a contagious smile and good sense of humor. 
She was a dedicated worker and raised her seven children with love and affection simultaneously.  Rena was a very talented woman in a variety of areas.  She could fix a leaking faucet, hang wallpaper in a bedroom and paint the trim in the morning and bake bread and make a banana cream pie in the afternoon with children in tow.  She was also an accomplished seamstress, crotchetier, knitter and crafter.  In her lifetime she fashioned may afghans, blankets, Christmas decorations and gowns as need for proms and weddings.  She once macraméd the family Christmas tree complete with ornaments.  The wool socks she made for the boys in the family were a coveted Christmas gift for anyone lucky enough to get a pair. 
She is survived by her seven children; Judy (Ed) Noody, Bonnie (Chuck) LaLonde, Debbie (Gregg) Clark, Kathy (Norman) Vachon, Kevin (Jan) Amell, Kerry Amell, Keith Amell and many nieces and nephews, all loved dearly. 
Rena is also survived by seven grandchildren and nine great grandchildren whom she adored.  A huge smile, hug and kiss greeted all these children when they came to visit.  She always had time for a cooking lesson with the girls and a homemade breakfast for everyone after a sleepover.  They will miss her most of all. 
Rena was pre-deceased by her husband, Stanley, both parents and siblings; Leonard (Buster) Bishop, Elmer Bishop, Beatrice Miller, Dorothy Kenville and Raya Desrosiers.
Calling hours are scheduled for Wednesday, August 3 from 10 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. at the Stuart-Fortune-Keough funeral home.  A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. at Holy Name Church.  A reception will follow at Lakeview lanes. 
Donations in her name can be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Assoc or St. Jude's children's hospital.  Online condolences may be made at www.stuartfortunekeoughfuneralhome.com.

Janet L. (Youmell) Charland, 90

Janet L. (Youmell) Charland, 90, of Gettysburg, PA formerly of Tupper Lake, NY, died unexpectedly July 19, 2016 in York, PA.
Born August 27, 1925 in Tupper Lake, she was the daughter of Howard and Nettie (Wells) Youmell. 
Mrs. Charland attended Holy Ghost Academy and Tupper Lake High School and graduated in 1943.  She then graduated from secretarial school in Syracuse,  and worked at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Tupper Lake.
On November 28, 1946 she married the late Donald Charland.
When New York State took over the Veterans Hospital in 1965, she worked at Sunmount Developmental Hospital as the medical secretary for the chief psychiatrist until her retirement.  She also worked part time at Mercy Nursing Home for many years.
While she worked full time, Janet was a devoted and loving mother and grandmother, always putting her family first. She was a great cook and baker and her brownies were well known to many.
She loved to oil paint and entered several paintings in theTupper Lake Art Show over the years. In her earlier years before she had her children, she enjoyed entertaining, golfing and skiing and in later years after her children were grown she became an avid bridge player.  In 2012 she sold her beautiful home on Tupper Lake and moved to Gettysburg PA.
She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Dawn Marie (Dennis) LaVigne of Malone,  Mrs. Kim (John) Varden of Tupper Lake,  and Amy Charland of Gettysburg, PA.; four grandchildren, Kirk LaVigne and his wife Amiee of Malone,  Todd LaVigne and his wife Missie of North Lawrence, N.Y., Mathew Charland and Emily Charland-Snoots of Gettysburg, PA., and three great grandchildren, Tristan and Fionah LaVigne and Skylyn Charland.
Janet was predeceased by her husband, Don Charland, in 2003, one brother Raymond Youmell in 1986, and two sisters, Joyce LaClair in 2011 and Geri Eddingfield in 2014.

There will be no calling hours. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at St. Alphonsus Church on Tuesday, July 26, 2016 at 11a.m. Family will greet guests prior to the mass.
Those wishing to make memorial contributions are asked to consider the Special Olympics.

Walter J. Mallon, 78

Walter J. Mallon, 78, of Tupper Lake, passed away at his home on Saturday, July 9, 2016.
Born March 29, 1938 in Brooklyn, he was the son of Walter and Margaret Wynn Mallon.
Walt grew up in Brooklyn. After high school, he worked various jobs as a psychiatric aide, bartender, longshoreman, and truck driver.
He was briefly married to Gail, whose name he had tattooed on his right forearm, but an annulment ended that union.
He was then drafted into the U.S. Army in 1961 serving in Germany during the Viet Nam Conflict, being discharged in 1963.
He married Mary Ann Durante in 1962 and joined the New York City Police Department in 1966, retiring in 1983 due to a job-related injury.
During his early years with the NYPD “he walked the beat,” and participated in many of the New York City parades.
In 1985 Walt married Stella Zuris in Brooklyn. In 1988 they relocated to Tupper Lake. Walt was an active member of the VFW.
He enjoyed boating and being with friends. He was a very generous spirit with a smile and a joke.
He is survived by his wife Stella; daughter, Margaret Peppe and her husband Edward; sons Michael Mallon and his wife Erin; Daniel Durante; Charles Mallon and his wife Janet; stepson Nicholas Perri. Also surviving are 10 grandchildren, three great-granddaughters, and a sister, Maureen Keeler and her husband George.
Walter was predeceased by his parents; his wife, Mary Ann; his younger brother Chris; and a sister, Elizabeth.
Calling hours are scheduled for Saturday, August 6 fromnoon to 3 p.m. at the Stuart-Fortune-Keogh funeral home.
Burial will follow at St. Alphonsus cemetery with full military honors and a reception at the VFW Post 3120.
In lieu of flowers those wishing to make memorial contributions are asked to consider the Tupper Lake Rescue Squad or High Peaks Hospice.

Deborah A. Newton, 62

Deborah A. Newton, 62, died Sunday July 24, 2016 at Glens Falls Hospital following a long illness.
Born in Tupper Lake she was the daughter of the late Robert L. and Therese (Gignac) Trudeau.
Debbie was employed as a heavy equipment operator for 20 years from 1984 to 2004 with D.A. Collins- Kubricky Construction Company.
Her hobbies included the love of the outdoors, skiing, snow shoeing, trips to camp Handsome Pond, and her love of animals domestic and wild. She enjoyed simple pleasures hanging out in her garage with her husband listing to music and having a few cold beers.
Debbie will be remembered as a loving wife, sister and friend.
She is survived by her husband Todd Newton of Brant Lake, one brother Jeff (Sue) Trudeau of Piercefield,  mother-in-law and father-in-law Robert and Gertrude Newton of Brant Lake, one brother-in-law Benny Newton of Brant Lake, two sister-in-laws Greta (Roger Manning) House of Brant Lake, Sherry (Charles) Granger of South Glens Falls and many nieces and nephews.
At Debbie’s request there will not be any calling hours or funeral services.
Memorials in Debbie’s memory may be made to Guiding Eyes for the Blind 611 Granite Springs Rd. Yorktown Heights, NY 10598.
Arrangements are entrusted to Barton-McDermott Funeral Home, Inc. 9 Pine St. Chestertown, NY 12817

Jeanne VanCour, 92

Jeanne VanCour, 92, of Saratoga Springs, formerly of Tupper Lake, and Ocala, FL, passed on to her eternal reward Thursday, July 21, surrounded by family.
Jeanne was born on the family farm in Lancaster, Ontario to parents Winifred (Leroux) and Aristide Decoeur and was raised in Tupper Lake.  
A graduate of Holy Ghost Academy and Central City Business Institute in Syracuse,  Jeanne married Joseph Victor Real (Ray) Chretien in 1949 and resided in Tupper Lake.
Later, she married Paul VanCour and they lived in Ocala Florida until 1994 when they moved to Saratoga Springs, N.Y.   
A very active person, Jeanne excelled at everything she did, especially her culinary and hosting skills.  She loved to entertain company and her door was open to everyone.  Jeanne made many long-lasting friendships wherever she lived.
Jeanne is survived by three sons, Thomas (Margaret) Chretien, Gerry (Carol) Chretien and Paul (Julie) Chretien; three grandchildren, Chad Chretien, Stacy (Billy) Wilson and Corrie (Anthony) Nelson; four great-grandchildren, Morgyn Britt, Alexis (Nick Glasgow) Britt, Isaak Britt and Natalie Wilson; one great-great granddaughter, Aleigha Glasgow; one brother, Gerald (Gloria) Decoeur, of Syracuse, NY; and many nieces, nephews and cousins in the USA and Canada.
She was predeceased by her parents and spouses.
There will be no calling hours.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Clements Church, 231 Lake Avenue, Saratoga Springs, N.Y.  on Monday, August 1, 2016 at 10a.m.
Interment will be in St. Alphonsus Cemetery in Tupper Lake.  A memorial service will be held in Tupper Lake at the convenience of the family.
The family requests that any memorial donations be given to The Wesley Health Care Center, Inc., 131 Lawrence Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866, or to the St. Clements Parish where Jeanne was a Eucharistic Minister.
Those who wish to send flowers can advise their florist that arrangements are under the direction of William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunnif Funeral Homes of 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs, N.Y. 12866.

Jordan Soucy service

A graveside service for Jordan “Ichabod” Soucy will take place at 2p.m. on July 30, 2016 at St. Alphonsus Cemetery in Tupper Lake for family and friends.
A gathering will follow at the Soucy residence at 26 Pleasant Ave. All are welcome.

Memorial service for Theresa Racine

A graveside memorial service for Theresa Racine who passed away on August 24, 2015 will be held on Saturday, July 30 at 11 a.m. at the St. Alphonsus Cemetery.
A Dutch treat lunch will follow at the Market Place.  

Marshall J. "Boogie" Godin, 74

Word has been received of the death of Marshall J. "Boogie" Godin.  Marshall passed away at his winter home in Port Charlotte Florida on July 22 with his wife Debbie, daughter Paula and son Darryl by his side. 
Calling hours will be held on Sunday, July 31 from 3p.m. to 7p.m. at Stuart-Fortune-Keough funeral home in Tupper Lake. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Monday, August 1 at 11a.m. at St. Alphonsus church.
 

Robert A. McLear, 61

Robert A. McLear, 61, of Pine Street, Tupper Lake, died Thursday, July 07, 2016 at his home following a long illness.
Born in Saranac Lake, New York on January 2, 1955, he was the son of Ralph and Beulah (Demars) McLear.
Robert married Mary Cole August 19, 2000 in Buffalo, New York.
Robert had been employed as a truck driver from many years for various companies and most recently worked as a bus driver for Franklin County Public Transportation for several years until he had to retire due to serious health issues.  Robert was an avid Nascar fan and was a member of the Tupper Lake Rescue Squad.
He is survived by his wife Mary McLear of Tupper Lake, three children Stacie (Daryl) Feeterman of Tonawanda, Robert (Chrystal) McLear of Tonawanda and Geoffrey (Jennifer) McLear of Amherst, three step children Carl (Melissa) Blenski of Cuba, N,Y,, Kimberly Blenski of Buffalo and April Blenski of Mt. Morris, N,Y,, one brother Eddie McLear of Tennessee, seven grandchildren, two great grandchildren several nieces and nephews, his mother-in-law Mary Lou Ransom of Florida, and several brother-in-laws.
He was preceded in death by his father and his mother and one nephew Alex McLear.
Calling hours were held at the Fortune-Keough Funeral Home on Tuesday, July 12. A funeral service immediately followed atthe Fortune - Keough Funeral Home. 
Friends wishing to remember Robert A. McLear may make memorial contributions to Adirondack Medical Center Oncology Unit in care of the funeral home. Family and friends can also share their memories and sign the online guest book at fortunekeoughfuneralhome.com

Loretta (Lou) Jourdan, 89

Loretta (Lou) Jourdan, 89, passed away after a short illness, July 5th where she lived at Edna Tina Wilson Living center in Rochester N.Y. Her granddaughter, Katie Lagnese, was by her side as she passed.
Lou was born in Tupper Lake in 1927 to Herbert and Beatrice Kentile.  She attended Tupper Lake schools and worked at the OWD.  She married Thomas Jourdan from Brooklyn N.Y.  He was a patient at Sunmount, when it was a veteran’s hospital.
Shortly after their marriage they lived in Brooklyn for five years, where Tom attended school to become an X-ray technician and Lou worked in the hospital cafeteria.  With that certificate in hand, they returned to Tupper Lake where Tom returned to Sunmount as an employee this time. 
Lou had various jobs in Tupper Lake besides being a homemaker. She was a teacher’s aide in the elementary school when it was part of the high school and the job she held the longest and retired from, was as a cafeteria server in the High School.  She loved the day-to-day chats with the kids and enforced extra vegetables on anyone who gave her lip.  Over the years Loretta enjoyed family get togethers and the perpetual exchange of Tupperware containers. She often talked of an exercise classed she attended.  From the sound of it there was more talk than exercise and that was the point.  She also enjoyed visits and trips to Rochester to see her daughter; Arlene and grandchildren; Nick and Katie.
Lou cared for her mother Beatrice Kentile in her last year of life with gracious help by her nieces; Cherie Roy, Cindy Kentile, Barb Casagrain and Mary Beth Roberge as well as High Peaks hospice. 
In 2009 she moved to Rochesterto be closer to her daughter and her family and lived at Fleming Point,  an independent living facility.  She enjoyed the meals and daily activities there and was in the middle of everything. 
Her favorite activity was balloon volleyball which was always was followed by trash talking and debating the score.  Being so close to family meant she had Sunday dinner with her daughter every week and was on hand with the birth of all three of her grand-children: Max Lagnese, Lily Lagnese and Zack Lagnese. As her health became poor, she moved to Edna Tina Wilson Living center, a beautiful facility with many daily activities.  Here the staff regularly recalled stories to her daughter of the various things her Mom said.  The time spent working in the cafeteria had trained her well.  She always had a quick comeback and a smile on her face.
She had various health challenges and steamrolled right through them always with family on her side.  Finally in the end, it seemed she picked her time and a minor infection claimed her life.
She is survived by her brother: Herbert (Bucky) Kentile, her daughter Arlene Jourdan and boyfriend Steve Majewski, her grand-son Nick Nettleton and wife Erin, grand-daughter Kate Lagnese and husband Matt and three great-grandchildren: Maximus, Lilyana and Zachary Lagnese.
She was predeceased by her father, Herbert Kentile, mother, Beatrice Kentile, brother, Richard Kentile and sister, Arlene Campbell.
Calling hours were held  Monday, July 11  at the Stuart-Fortune-Keough Funeral home, followed by mass at St. Alphonsus Church.   Burial was in St. Alphonsus cemetery.
The family request no flowers, but instead if you feel you must, a donation in Loretta’s name be given to various organizations in the Tupper Lake area:
High Peaks Hospice that helped out when she cared her mother, Meals on Wheels that graciously provided meals for her mother Tupper Lake Volunteer ambulance who transported both Loretta and her husband Tom when they needed it and of course the Tupper Lake Fire Department, which thankfully they never had to call.

Memorial Service: William (Bill) Ogden and Suzanne (Moody) Ogden

A memorial service to honor the lives of William (Bill) Ogden and Suzanne (Moody) Ogden will be held on July 16, from 1pm to 4pm in the community room at the Emergency Services Building on Santa Clara Ave in Tupper Lake.

Death notice: Walter J. Mallon

Word has been received of the death of Walter J. Mallon, 78,  of Tupper Lake.
Funeral arrangements and full obituary will be available at a later date.