Lorie LaTray, 40

Lorie A. LaTray, born February 9, 1976, became an Angel on December 26, 2016.
She was the daughter of the late William LaTray, Jr. and Phyllis (Drasye) Crate. She resided in Piercefield as a young girl and then Tupper lake where she graduated from Tupper Lake High School in 1995.
After high school she moved to North Carolina.  There she became a certified nurse's aide. She worked at several nursing homes there where she gained enormous experience. One home that really touched her and she talked about often was when she worked the Jewish Nursing Home.
She returned home in 2006 and began working for Mercy Living Center. She was loved by the residents and their families and did private duty work on the side for some of them.
Lorie's one motto was “you can go in with a frown and let them win or go in with a big smile and keep them guessing.” Her smile was infectious and she took such great care of everyone giving more at times than she had the energy for. She always had a radiant glow to her that made any sad day bright.
She made her home with her fiance, Calvin Hall, and five children, Tyler Exware (Taylor), Kimberly, Tyler, Brian, and Calvin Hall, Jr. She enjoyed keeping their summers filled with mini vacations at different campsites. She attended all the school activities she could and was a proud mom of all the children.
At the time of her death Lorie became an organ donator and will live on in someone else in need. That was her final and most important gift of all. Her young unnecessary death will help several people in the need of organs and tissue.
She is survived by her fiance Calvin Hall, her children, Tyler, Kimberly, Tyler, Brian and Calvin Jr.; her mother Phyllis (Steve) Crate, grandfather Donald Drasye, Aunts and Uncles Steven Drasye of VA, Karen Brownell (Jim),  Donald Drasye (Becky) and Robert LaTray (Julie). She has many cousns and friends that will miss hergreatly.
She was predeceased by her father William LaTray, Jr, her grandmother, Barbara Drasye,   her Aunt Bonita Christianson andgrandparents Bill and Marjorie LaTray and Uncle Jim LaTray.

Joyce “Shirley” Hauser

On December 27, 2016 Joyce "Shirley"Hauser passed, leaving us to join her late husband Walter "Bud" Hauser, the love of her life.
 She departed peacefully, in her home, with her beloved daughter Charlene and special niece Lisa by her side.
Shirley was born in Tupper Lake on August 6, 1928 to Adolphus and Josephine King Varden, and lived here her entire life. She attended school in Tupper Lake, skipping a grade and often not having to take final exams. She aspired to be a school teacher but had to leave school and join the work force at age 15 after her father passed away.
Shirley worked at many of the old hotels in town as a waitress, as a floor supervisor at the dress factory, and as a cafeteria aide at school. It was a delight to her in the years following when she would encounter past students who would refer to her as the "favorite lunch lady". Most important to her were the roles of homemaker, wife, and mother...and she was the best!
Shirley met Bud while working at the OWD after WWII and they were married on May 17, 1947. They were blessed to have over 66 years of a truly loving marriage prior to his passing on February 14, 2014. They went on many memorable vacations and, after Bud retired, enjoyed winters at their home in Florida.
Along with Charlene and Lisa she is also survived by her brother Roger and his wife Vickie, her brother Clifford, and many nieces and nephews, all dearly loved. She was predeceased by her siblings Irvin, Kenny, Ruth, Jerry, Wanda, and Bob.
Shirley wished to be cremated with no viewing or services at this time. Her ashes will be buried with her husband Bud in Holy Name Cemetery, following a memorial mass the weekend of August 6, 2017. A notice will be posted in the Free Press with details at a later date. If you would like, donations in her name to the Tupper Lake Rescue Squad would be much appreciated.

Beverley Borgman Harris, 81

Beverley Borgman Harris, 81, who is remembered most for her servant heart, generosity, and warm hospitality died on December 8 at the Pinebrook Center in Venice, Florida. Born in Minneapolis, MN on May 5, 1935, she is the daughter of the late George and Alice (Hanson) Borgman. Having grown up in a military family she attended twelve different schools before graduating from Washburn High School (Minneapolis, MN), and then attended the University of California (Tokyo, Japan) and University of Colorado (Boulder, CO).
Her career included the distinction of being the first woman to be appointed as Deputy Commissioner of Environmental Conservation for Intergovernmental Relations in the state of New York. Beverley brought to that position a broad background of legislative and administrative experience with the State of New York as director of the Joint Legislative Committee, director of State and Local Relations for the State Assembly, staff director for the Assembly Majority Whip, and as administrative officer to a regional planning and project review agency. She later served as Executive Secretary for the Adirondack Park Local Government Review Board, and Executive Vice President for the Fulton County Chamber of Commerce. She had previous experience with private industry in the exploration departments of major oil companies, executive secretary in various law firms, and started her career as a civilian employee with the Military Intelligence Service Group in Tokyo, Japan during the Korean Conflict.
She founded and was president of the Clarkstown Women’s Republican Club of New City, NY, and was a member of the Federation of Women’s Republican Clubs of NYS and the National Federation of Republican Women.
After retiring from New York State politics, she and her husband, Glenn, moved to Florida in 1992 and set up residence in Bradenton and then Venice. They loved to entertain and were often found enjoying a morning round of golf (Bev held bragging rights for a hole-in-one). When Glenn died in 2002, she turned her attention to serving the community by bringing smiles to those in need in the persona of hospice clown “Flibbertigibit”. Her contribution earned her the President’s Volunteer Service award.
Beverley was predeceased by her first husband, Carl Sawaya, and is survived by her son John Sawaya (wife, Cynthia) and granddaughters Melissa Sawaya and Monica Resch (husband, John). She was predeceased by her second husband, New York State Assemblyman Glenn Harris, and survived by stepdaughter Glynn Kelli Best and step granddaughter Shari Lynn Ybarra (husband, Rocky Joe).  Bev is further survived by her brother, John Borgman, nieces Martha Nicely and Nancy McGruther, nephew John Borgman and their families. She was predeceased by her brother Warren Borgman and sister-in-law, Lois Borgman. Bev is also survived by her dear friends John Hatcher, Adele Naugle, and Carol Simon.
A Memorial Service was held at the Venice Presbyterian Church, 111 Firenze Ave., East Venice, FL 34285 on Saturday December 17 at 2p.m. A receptionfollowed at Jacaranda Trace, 3600 William Penn Way, Venice, FL 34293 on the second floor in the Rec Room. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Beverley’s memory may be made to Tidewell Hospice Venice, 220 Wexford Blvd, Venice, FL34293.

Marie (Sloat) Shofi

Marie (Sloat) Shofi, 75, of White Plains, N.Y., passed away on Tuesday, November 29, 2016, surrounded by her family.  Marie was a kind, thoughtful and giving soul and she will be sorely missed.
Marie was born to Giaconda and Charles Sloat in 1941 and lived for years in Harrison, N.Y.  She enjoyed outdoor activities such as ice skating and skiing, as well as being an avid Girl Scout.  During her time at Harrison High School, she participated in many activities, including the chorus, majorettes and band.  
After graduation, Marie married Neil Shofi who owned the Harrison Sport Shop.  They brought up three sons who and enjoyed summers in Tupper Lake where they owned and operated Three Pillars for many years.  
She was employed by the Bank of New York where she was a Personnel Executive.  Later, she worked for the Harrison School District.  Marie loved spending time with her eight grandchildren and sharing her life lessons.
Marie is survived by her husband, Neil, sons- John (Connie) from Fredericksburg, VA; David (Leanne) from Ridgefield, CT; and Brian (Ruthie) from Ocean City, MD, and a sister Ann Acavell (Joseph).  She is also survived by her grandchildren, Elizabeth, Jack, Aislinn, Michael, Mallory, James, Peter and Luke.
Marie was pre-deceased by her parents and her sister, Clare.
In lieu of flowers, those wishing to make contributions are asked to please consider the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Margaret Harrington LaRocque

Margaret LaRocque, 92, passed away Saturday evening, December 17, at her home in Long Lake.  
Born on June 26, 1924, in Mount Vernon, NY, she was the daughter of the late Andrew S. and Margaret (Csema) Mellow.  She graduated from the Mount Vernon High School in June 1942, and was a member of the National Honor Society.  
Margaret was employed as an executive secretary by Standard Oil Company of New York, until her marriage to George J. Harrington on October 5, 1945.  Following their marriage, they lived in Long Lake where together they owned and operated Harrington’s Garage and Marina.  She remained in Long Lake following Mr. Harrington’s death in January 1972.  She later married Paul L. LaRocque.
During her seven decades in Long Lake, she was active in many organizations including Mercy General Hospital Auxiliary, the American Legion Auxiliary, the North Country Girl Scout Council, the Catholic Daughters of America, the Long Lake Central School Board, the Board of Directors of Home Health Care of Hamilton County, and the Board of Directors of the Long Lake Library, as well as numerous volunteer activities within the community.  
She was predeceased by her husband, Paul, on April 5, 2002; her brother Andrew A. Mellow, and his wife Elizabeth.
Survivors include her three children, Eileen Wetmiller of Tierra Verde, FL, Anne Harrington of Fairfax, VA, and George Harrington III of Reston, VA; her sister, Irene Egan and her son Joseph of Palm Beach, FL; 8 grandchildren, Elaine Wetmiller, Erica (and Mark) Howard, Lindsay (and James) Reap, Meredith Harrington-Lynch, Owen Lynch, and Connor, Paige and Jordan Harrington.
Friends may call at 11a.m. on December 22, 2016, at St. Henry’s Parish Center in Long Lake.  A Funeral Mass will immediately follow at noon at St. Henry’s Catholic Church, with burial following in Long Lake Cemetery.  The family is planning a family and friends celebration in the spring.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Margaret’s memory may be made directly to the Long Lake Rescue Squad, Long Lake Medical Center, Long Lake Library or St. Henry’s Catholic Church.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Miller Funeral Home, 6357 State Rte. 30., Indian Lake.  To express condolences online, please visit www.brewermillerfunderalhomes.com.

Jeanne Yamrick

Jeanne Yamrick passed peacefully after a long illness on Sunday December 4 at Mercy Living Center.
Jeanne was born in Albany, New York on October 11, 1934 to Carroll and Helen McCoy.
She attended school in Albany and later graduated from Russell Sage College in 1958 where she received her bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education. She taught in the Tupper Lake school system for 34 years until her retirement in 1996.
Jeanne was predeceased by her parents and her husband of 46 years, Walter Yamrick. She is survived by her son Mark (and Virginia) Yamrick of Tupper Lake, and her grandchildren Lindsay and Nathan Yamrick.
Jeanne (and Walter) traveled extensively, visiting all 50 states, and sixof the seven continents during their years of adventure. She was an active member of the United Community Church and choir for many years, and enjoyed spending time with her family.
Memorial gifts may be made to the National Parkinson’s Foundation.
Calling hours are scheduled for Wednesday, December 7 from 4p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Stuart- Fortune -Keough funeral home in Tupper Lake, with a service immediately following the calling hours at the funeral home. Burial will be in Saratoga National Cemetery.

Sherwood Joseph Clement

On November 28th Sherwood Joseph Clement, 77, native to Tupper Lake passed away. He was residing at the Alice Center in Malone,  under the care of Hospice shortly before his passing.
The son of Wilfred and Ruth White Clement, he was born on May 3rd, 1939. He attended the Tupper Lake School District. In his high school years, he was very involved in sports, both on and off the field. He was well known on the track and field team for his amazing pole vaulting skill.  He also played basketball, bowled, and was an amateur boxer with the Golden Gloves Amateur Boxing Association.
After completing high school, he worked with his father, Wilfred, painting local homes. He went on to work for Ron Tyson General Contracting, Tupper Lake Veneer Corp, and the Major Rod Company. When his eldest son, Bruce turned 14, he worked with his dad at the Tupper Lake Golf and Country Club
Sherwood was an avid outdoorsman. He loved bike riding, mountain climbing, fishing and berry picking. He also had a musical side where he enjoyed writing poetry and playing the guitar and piano.
 In 1961 he married Frances Elaine Cardinal. They had seven children. Bruce(Joanne Bilodeau) and Debra (Brent Pickering) of Tupper Lake, Pamela Warden of Cumming, GA and David (Laura Rogers) of Dawsonville, GA, and Matthew of Saranac Lake. He has 11 grandchildren and six great grandchildren. He is survived by his brothers, Kirby and Terry, and a sister, Joan (Roger) Demers of Tupper Lake. 
His passing is mourned by his many friends of the Church of Jehovah Witnesses in Malone and Saranac Lake.
He was predeceased by his sons, Gary and Michael, his father, Wilfred and mother, Ruth White Clement, his brothers Kirby, Rolland, all of Tupper Lake, and sisters, Barbara(George) Hafford of Niagara Falls, N.Y. and Sally (Paul) Given of Cranberry Lake.
Our heartfelt thanks go out to Hospice. Their staff took outstanding care of our beloved father, brother and friend. If anyone would like to donate to a very special organization, we believe Hospice is very deserving. Arrangements are with the Stuart Fortune Keough Funeral Home. For those that would like to attend there will be a graveside service in the spring.

Neil U. Hollenbeck

Neil U. Hollenbeck, 35, son of Brian and Ann, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, November 26, 2016.
Neil attended Tupper Lake High School/Boces building construction technology program, graduating in 1999.
Neil was employed from the age of 14 with his final employment being at Sunmount DDSO in the maintenance department. He enjoyed the company of his friends, music and outdoor activities all seasons.
Neil especially loved motorcycles from brand "X" to Harley Davidson. As he would say "ride it like you stole it". He lived life to the fullest with a positive attitude, never giving up. His life philosophy was your book is already written…….. every day you just turn another page.
Neil is survived by his parents, Brian and Ann, brother Scott (Tara) niece, Madison, and grandmother Theresa (Bedard) Albatys.  He is also survived byUncle Keith Hollenbeck, cousins, Corey and Jared, and Aunt Barbara, Uncle Bruce Hollenbeck (Tammy and her daughter Bree), Uncle Roger (Diane) Bedard, cousins Cathy and Kim, Uncle Michael (Nancy) Bedard, cousins, Calla, Sharon and John.
Neil leaves behind his faithful dog, Duke, and talkative Macaw, Sundance. Besties…. you know who you are. 
Last but not least, his Stewart's coffee family that touched his life everyday… valued more than you know. 
He was pre-deceased by grandparents, Kenneth and Alice Hollenbeck, Norman Bedard and cousin Raymond Bedard.
There will be no calling hours. A graveside service at the Coreys cemetery is scheduled for Saturday, December 10 at 10 a.m. No reception, come as you are.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Tri-lakes Humane Society, Tupper Lake or Saranac Lake rescue squad, Tupper Lake Police Department or the American Diabetes Association.

Death notice: Neil Hollenbeck

Word has been received of the death of Neil U. Hollenbeck of Tupper Lake. Neil passed away on Saturday, November 26.
Funeral arrangements were not available as of press time. A full obituary will appear in next week's edition of the Tupper Lake Free Press.

Susan Scotti, 61

Susan (Bonnabeau) Scotti, 61, died Tuesday, November 15, 2016 in her home surrounded by family. She was loved by many and will be greatly missed.
Sue was born on March 24, 1955 in East Islip, N.Y. She lived in many places spending much of her childhood in New Rochelle, N.Y. Her family eventually moved to Hamburg NY where she lived before moving to Tupper Lake. It was during her childhood that she frequented Tupper Lake (Blue Jay Campsite) where she met and eventually married Frank Scotti.
While her children were young, Sue worked at the Holy Ghost Academy in the Pre-K classroom as a teacher's aide. During summer months Sue would be seen at the Blue Jay Campsite store welcoming customers. Blue Jay is also a family. Campers have returned year after year since Sue herself was a child. During the rest of the year she loved to travel to visit her children and grandchildren. She also loved to travel abroad, visiting Italy numerous times.
She would never take these trips without her husband Frank, who was always by her side.
Susan is survived by her husband Frank; sons, Jerry (Katie) Scotti and Frank Scotti (Andrew Lee); daughters, Sarah Scotti and Julie (Jason) Vogler as well as her grandchildren Lucia and Henry. She is also survived by brother, Gene (Eva) Bonnabeau of Newburgh N.Y., brother Blake (Sheila) Bonnabeau of Bethel, CT, sister Dorothy (Stephen) Tanneberger of Bethel, CT, and sister Beth Bonnabeau of New Milford CT, and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
Susan is preceded in death by her parents, Josephine (McCullough) and Eugene Bonnabeau.
Calling hours are scheduled from 4p.m. to 7p.m. on Sunday, November 20 at the Stuart-Fortune-Keough Funeral Home in Tupper Lake. A mass will be celebrated Monday, November 21 at St. Alphonsus Church at 11a.m. Burial will follow at St. Alphonsus Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, those wishing to make contributions are asked to please consider High Peaks Hospice and Palliative Care.

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.