Ronald J. Bourque, 52

Ronald J. Bourque, 52, of Tupper Lake passed away unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, February 25th.
Born February 3, 1965 in Tupper Lake, he was the son of Armand and Darlene (Parent) Bourque.
Ron grew up in Tupper Lake and attended local schools. He worked construction for various contractors throughout the North Country.
On December 17, 2010 he married Shirley Thomas in Malone.
He enjoyed the outdoors, spending time with family and working on small engines.
He is survived by his wife, two sons, Dylan and Dalten, his father Armand, two sisters- Debbie Nadeau and her husband Tony, Pam Fuller and her husband Tom, one brother Richard Hamm and his wife Lori and several nieces and nephews.
He was pre-deceased by his mother Darlene.
Calling hours are scheduled for Wednesday, March 1 from 3p.m. to4 p.m. at the Stuart-Fortune-Keough funeral home.
A funeral service will follow at the funeral home at 4p.m. Burial will be in St. Alphonsus cemetery in May.

Richard Preston “Dick” Williams, 96

Richard Preston “Dick” Williams, 96
Richard Preston “Dick” Williams, 96, of Tupper Rd., passed away peacefully, Thursday, February 16, 2017 at his home.
Born on November 5, 1920 in Washington D.C., he was the son of the late Irvine and Agnes (Ayres) Williams.  He graduated from University of Richmond with a Bachelor of Science and earned his Master’s degree in organic chemistry from New York University.
Dick served as an officer in the United States Navy during World War II aboard the USS Bell.
He was employed as a chemist at American Cyanamid in Pearl River, N.Y. where he met Gwenda M. Edis whom he married in 1957.  Gwenda passed away in August of 1997.  
Dick later worked as a research chemist at University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. He had also worked and taught at the Adirondack Mountain School in the 1970’s and 80’s.
He married Jean Diana (Dippman) Cobb in 2002 in Long Lake.
Richard was an accomplished artist specializing in pottery, drawing and printmaking. He enjoyed all types of music.  He appreciated the beauty of nature, hiking and mountain climbing.
Survivors include his wife, Jean Williams, three sons, Christopher Williams and his wife, Louise of Brooklyn, Bruce Cobb and his wife Nancy of Northvale, N.J. and Glenn Cobb and his wife Mary of Blairstown, N.J.; one daughter, Moyna Pfingst of Monroe, N.Y.; eleven grandchildren; nine great grandchildren
Friends were able to call from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, February 25, 2017 at St. Henry’s Parish Center.
Funeral services immediately followed the visitation at the church at 11 a.m. Saturday.
Burial will be in Long Lake Cemetery.
To express online condolences, please visit www.brewermillerfuneralhomes.com

Isabelle Garrow, 92

Isabelle Garrow, 92
Isabelle Garrow, 92, of Tupper Lake, passed away at her home on Sunday, February 19, 2017.
 Born April 26, 1924 in Tupper Lake, she was the daughter of Frank and Anna (Blair) Young.
 Isabelle grew up in Tupper Lake and married Roy Garrow at Holy Name church on May 25, 1946.
 Isabelle was a home maker most of her life working a short time at the Dress Factory.
 She is survived by her husband, Roy, daughter Diana, five grandchildren- Kevin Hutchins and his wife Janelle, Jody Hutchins and his wife Renee, Jamie Hutchins, Dale Hutchins and his wife Patricia, Sonya Hutchins and Billy Hooper.
Isabelle was also survived byseven great-grandchildren- AllanMichael Martin, Macy Hutchins, Morgan Hutchins, Trevor Hutchins, Jacob Hutchins, Joshua Hutchins, Melissa Dixon and her husband Josh, two great-great grandchildren, Haille Dixon and Reyna Dixon and many nieces and nephews.
She was pre-deceased by one daughter, Nancy, six brothers- Paul, Frank, George, John, Vic, Fred and sisters Margaret, Lillian and Anna. Calling hours are scheduled for Friday, February24 from noon to 1:45 p.m. at the Stuart-Fortune-Keough funeral home.
A Mass of Christian burial will follow at 2p.m. at St. Alphonsus church.  Burial will be in Holy Name cemetery in May.

Stanley Moody

Stanley Wilson Moody went to be with his wife in heaven on February 11, 2017 at the age of 93. He had recently resided at Mercy Living Center and Will Rogers of Saranac Village.
Stanley was born in Saranac Lake on June 19, 1923 to Leslie and Alma (Willson) Moody.
He graduated from Tupper Lake High School on June 23, 1941.
His hobby of building model airplanes as a teen became a reality after graduation, when a vacancy occurred at a government training center for airplane assembly. He embarked on a five-month course in airplane assembly in Barker, N.Y. He then accepted a job with the Glen L. Martin Company in Baltimore, Maryland as a body riveter on the Martin bombers.
When he was later called up for military service, his physical revealed he had contracted tuberculosis and soon after found himself curing at the Ray Brook Sanatorium. Once released with a clean bill of health, Stanley returned to Tupper Lake where he successfully wooed and married "the greatest woman who ever lived,” Patricia Kavanagh. They were married on July 8, 1944 at St Alphonsus Church in Tupper Lake. It was a sad day when Patricia passed away on September 30, 2004.
Stanley owned and operated Moody's Atlantic Service Station on Demars Blvd. for many years. After he sold the service station, he managed Eddie Wolf's Arco Station. He later worked in the kitchen and in the housekeeping department at Sunmount DDSO, until his retirement on January 28, 1987.
Never one to sit idle, he picked up a few "part time gigs" following his retirement, as well as volunteering at the local food pantry collecting and distributing food to the needy. He also drove cancer patients to and from Plattsburgh so they could get their chemotherapy during that important time in their lives.
He enjoyed traveling to visit his children, many of whom had scattered across the U.S. He was always a big football and baseball fan and had many "favorite" teams primarily the Dallas Cowboys and Boston Red Sox. Anyone that knew Stan knew which team he was rooting for, and it wasn't the Yankees! He enjoyed league bowling , and friendly competition with his sons on Sunday mornings and continued to bowl in the Senior League until he was 90.
When he moved to Will Rogers In Feb. of 2015 he was welcomed with open arms to his new family there.  He made some fast friends there and gave most of the residents and employees there a nickname, right "Speedy"? He enjoyed the company of his meal time table mates. They made sure he was well fed and didn't miss dessert. The family wants to especially thank the folks at the infamous "Rowdy" table - Jim Glavin, Hazel LaBounty and Louise LaFountain for watching out for Dad while he was there. He also enjoyed doing his daily crossword puzzles because he loved the challenge.
He is survived by two sisters - Marilyn Leroux of Raleigh, N.C. and Carol LeRoux of Star Lake, four sons Vincent (Joy), William (Tina), James and Timothy, all of New York and four daughters Sheryl Briggs of Colorado, Kathy (Ron) Albert of Tupper Lake, Jo-Anne (Ed) Motteram of Texas, and Peggy (Ron) Holt of Tennessee. He is also survived by 15 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren and his cat Oscar.
He was pre-deceased by his parents, his beloved wife Patricia, his oldest daughter Suzanne Ogden and her husband William S.S. Ogden II and their infant child William S.S. Ogden III and his grand-daughter Beth Shore and great grand-daughter Grace Colbert. He was also pre-deceased by his three brothers Warren, Roland and Leonard and his sister Wanda (Polly) Crary and his beloved cat "Jamie".
There were no calling hours at the request of the deceased. Contributions may be made in Stanley's memory to the Tri-Lakes Humane Society in Saranac Lake or the Saranac Lake Voluntary Health Association, Inc. through the Stuart-Fortune-Keogh Funeral Home on Cliff Ave in Tupper Lake.

D’Arcy Touchette

D’Arcy Fernand Touchette of Long Lake died on Thursday, February 16, 2017 at Mercy Living Center in Tupper Lake, New York.
Born on February 16, 1930 in Ste. Martine, Quebec, D’Arcy was the son of Louis and Blanche (Poissant) Touchette.
Trained as an electrical lineman, D’Arcy helped build high-tension power lines across northern Canada, Greenland, the Northwest Territories, and west through the Canadian Prairiesinto British Columbia.
In 1955, D’Arcy came to the United States and worked as a bonded electrician for Bradley and Williams of Syracuse, New York, as a member of International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local #1249. In 1960, D’Arcy married Patricia Sullivan of Long Lakeand in 1968, became a naturalized citizen of the United States.
D’Arcy and Patricia purchased The Shamrock Motel and Cottages in Long Lake in 1965, and owned and operated it for 41 years before retiring.
During this time, Darcy worked as an electrician at National Lead Industries in Tahawus, New York, until its closing in 1974, and expanded the Shamrock properties on Long Lake to include additional cottages, a chipping golf course, recreation building and outbuildings, many of which he designed and constructed himself.
In 1978, Darcy once again put on his climbing gear to serve as crew chief in the rebuilding of electric power grids necessary to support the 1980 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Patricia (Sullivan) Touchette, a son Timothy and wife Beate Touchette of Long Lake, daughter Linda and husband Christopher Delello and granddaughter Olivia Delello of Granby, Connecticut, a brother and sister-in-law, Rodrigue and Augusta Touchette of Salberry-de-Valleyfield, Quebec, as well as many nieces, nephews and their children.
D’Arcy was predeceased by his brothers Jean-Marie Touchette of Howick, Quebec, Maurice Touchette of Joliet, Quebec, Roger Touchette of Ste. Martine, Quebec and a sister, Therese Touchette of Ste. Martine, Quebec.
A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at St. Henry’s Roman Catholic Church in Long Lake on Saturday, February 25 at 2p.m. followed by interment at the Long Lake cemetery.
The Touchette family would like to thank the Long Lake Rescue Squad and the outstanding caregivers of Mercy Living Center for their support and service over the past years.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Long Lake Rescue Squad or Mercy Living Center of Tupper Lake.

Stafford Daniels

Stafford Daniels
Stafford S. Daniels, 89, of Tupper Lake passed away Tuesday, February14, 2017 at the Adirondack Medical Center in Saranac Lake.
He was born November 14, 1927 in Indian Lake. He was the son of Sidney and Carrie (Giraurd) Daniels.
Stafford grew up in Indian Lake and married the former Helen Miller on December 24, 1950. Stafford was a veteran of the U.S. Army and Navy serving from August 1946 toFebruary 1951.
They made their home on Little Wolf Road in Tupper Lake. He was employed most of his life as a care taker on Upper Saranac Lake, retiring in 2015.
Stafford enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, fishing and wild life.
He is survived by his wife Helen, two daughters- Trudy Lanthier and her husband Isidore of Saranac Lake, Pam LeClair and her husband Bruce of Keeseville, seven grandchildren, nine great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.
He was pre-deceased by a daughter, Carol Jacob, two brothers and four sisters.
Calling hours were Friday, February 17 from 1p.m. to 3p.m. followed by a funeral service at 3p.m. at the Stuart-Fortune-Keough funeral home. Burial will be in Holy Name cemetery in May. Those wishing to make memorial donations are asked to consider the Tri-Lakes Humane Society. Online condolences may be made at www.stuart fortunekeoughfuneral home.com.

Theresa Shumway

Theresa G. Shumway, 86, of Tupper Lake, passed away on February 16, 2017 at Adirondack Medical Center in Saranac Lake.
Mrs. Shumway was born in Faust, N.Y. to Israel Bishop and Ella Jarvis Bishop on April 28, 1930. She married Arthur Shumway on June 5, 1948. She worked for Xerox for over a decade.
She was a member of the Piercefield Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary.
Mrs. Shumway is preceded in death by her husband Arthur Shumway, her brothers Elmer Bishop, Norman Bishop, and Leonard Bishop and her sisters Beatrice Miller, Rayah Desrosiers, Dorothy Kenville, and Rena Amell.
She is survived by her children Sherry (Richard) Beaudette, Cyndi Hritz, Rick (Valerie) Shumway, Gary (Judi) Shumway, and Penny Shanty, her sister Lilian Laquay, eleven grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren.
Calling hours are scheduled from noon to 2p.m. on Saturday, February 25, 2017 at Stuart- Fortune- Keough Funeral Home with a memorial service immediately after. A gathering will follow at the V.F.W.
Burial will be in the spring.

Death notice: Mary Sparks Solomon

We received notice this week of the death of Mary Sparks Solomon on February 18 in Poughkeepsie, N.Y.  A complete obituary will be published next week.

Robert Salamy

Robert T. Salamy, (Rob/Bob) age 57, of Tupper Lake, passed away on Monday, February 6, 2017 at home.
Rob was born in Tupper Lake on March 4, 1959 to Anthony and Margaret (Duffy) Salamy. He graduated from Tupper Lake Central School and went on to earn his bachelor's degree at Oswego State University.
Rob retired from FCI Raybrook in 2011, where he worked for 25 years as an electronics technician. Rob also worked many summers doing landscaping for his good friend Mike at Dechene Enterprises.
He had many hobbies that he was very passionate about. He was an avid ham radio operator where he made many friends from all over the world, even visiting some on a recent trip to Europe. He played guitar regularly at P2's with open mic friends.
He also enjoyed kayaking with his daughter's dog Scout on the Racquette River.
Rob was a very talented woodworker and has sold many of his pieces all over the country.
Rob is survived by his loving wife, Michele (Davis) Salamy of 30 years,  his children, Erica Salamy of Keene, N.H., Joseph Salamy of Tupper Lake, brothers John (Joanne) Salamy of Tupper Lake, Michael Salamy (Alyson Delaney) of Canaan, NH, David (Lauri) Salamy of Saranac Lake, along with many nieces and nephews.
He was pre-deceased by his father, Anthony (Tom) Salamy.
Calling hours were held on Thursday, February 9 at the Stuart-Fortune-Keough funeral home. Contributions may be made in his memory to Adirondack Health Foundation (Merrill Center for Oncology). www.adirondackhealth.org.

Death notice: Stanley Moody

Stanley Moody, 93, passed away Saturday, February 11 at Mercy Living Center.  Arrangements are incomplete with the Stuart-Fortune-Keough Funeral home. A full obituary will follow next week.

Patrick William Walsh

Patrick William Walsh was born on September 18, 1950, in Tupper Lake,  to loving parents Wilson and Teresa Kathleen (Henry) Walsh. Pat made his living working as a store manager for local grocery stores for a number of years. He also recently retired from Avon Automotive in Cadillac.
He could often be found spending time in the garden, or taking every opportunity to enjoy the company of his grandchildren.
Pat was a faithful part of the St. Ann's Parish and was an active member of the Cadillac Knight of Columbus Council 1224, where he served as third degree and fourth degree Knight. Pat will be deeply missed by many.
Pat is survived by his family: one daughter, Laurie (Corey) Long of Luther; two sons, Shawn (Natasha) Walsh and Brian Walsh all of Cadillac; nine grandchildren; Craig, Haley, Cecelia, Molly, Jake, Lucas, Josh, Ethan and Miranda; two great-grandchildren; six siblings, Virginia "Jen" (Ronald) Carrow, Rosemary (Frank) Godin, Michael Walsh, Tom (Geraldine) Walsh, Timothy (Eileen) Walsh and Amy (Paul) Palmer; many nieces and nephews; his former spouse, Karen Eley and her daughter, Dawn Blackmer; many other loving family members, friends and neighbors.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Katie Scott, and an infant brother, Kevin.
Visitation for friends and family washeld on Monday, February 6, 2017 from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. and from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. with a recitation of the rosary at 7:30 p.m. at the Hitesman-Holdship Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian burial took place on Tuesday, February 7, 2017 at 11 a.m with visitation held one hour prior at St. Ann Catholic Church in Cadillac, with Rev. Bryan Medlin acting as celebrant. Interment will take place at the Mount Carmel Catholic Cemetery in Cadillac at a later date in the spring.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Hospice of Michigan and Michigan Right to Life.

Abbie Sunde Verner

Abbie Sunde Verner, 79, of Long Lake,  passed away after a brief illness on Wednesday, January 25, 2017, at Glens Falls Hospital with her daughters by her side.
She was born on July 3, 1937, in Brooklyn NY, the daughter of the late Einar Andrew and Miriam (Lathrop) Sunde. She attended St. Mary’s Girls School in Peekskill, NY, and graduated from Smith College, Northampton, MA, with a B.A in history in 1959.
In her early career she worked for Bristol-Meyers in New York City. She was the president and founder of Hamilton County Homemakers, a home health agency, one of the first in New York State. She was the director of Planned Parenthood of Hamilton County, 1973-1978, a teacher at Adirondack Mountain School in Long Lake, 1978 to 1981, and the Long Lake Parks and Recreation Director from 1984 to 1985.
Abbie directed development research offices for Union College 1989-1994 and the Albany Institute of History and Art,1994-1997. She was a senior associate at Prospect Foundation Research 1996-2000.
At the time of her death, Abbie Verner was the archivist for the Town of Long Lake.
Her non-profit organization experiences include the Schenectady Boys Club, Schenectady Museum and Planetarium and the Olympic and Winter Sports Museum.
Abbie was appointed Commissioner of the Schenectady Historic District Commission and served as the first female president of the Association for the Protection of the Adirondacks.
She served as the president of the Long Lake Historical Society, and she was a board member of the Long Lake Public Library and the Adirondack Park Institute.
In her youth, Abbie enjoyed spending time with her grandparents at Lake Minnewaska and summers at Timber Trails in Sherman, CT. In the 1970s she got the acting bug and performed with the Mountain Echo Theater Company and later AMS Enterplay in Long Lake.
In addition to her parents, she was also predeceased on May 8, 1989, by her husband, William Kemble Verner, whom she married on April 28, 1962, in Brooklyn.
 Survivors include her daughters Victoria Sandiford (William) and Alexandra Roalsvig (Paul) of Long Lake; her brother John Sunde (Anita) of Vancouver, Washington; and her grandchildren, Henry Sandiford, Leif and Abbie Roalsvig of Long Lake, and Emmett Sandiford of Albany.
Abbie will forever be known for her sense of humor, rousing dinner parties, laughter, and love of the Adirondacks and Long Lake history.
Abbie was especially devoted to her family. For the last seven years, she lived in "Vernerville" in Long Lake, where she and her daughters, sons-in-law, and grandchildren lived lovingly in neighboring houses. Friends and there were many always knew they could drop by unannounced and find a warm, occasionally chaotic welcome. Food, drink, and laughs for all.
Abbie is reunited with Bill. They have never been apart in spirit, and now they are together forever.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 18, at 11 a.m., St. Henry’s Parish Center in Long Lake. Burial will be at a later date at the Long Lake Cemetery.
Contributions in Abbie’s memory may be directed to Upper Hudson Planned Parenthood, Development Office, 855 Central Ave. Albany, NY 12206, Long Lake Historical Society, PO Box 201, Long Lake, NY, 12847, or Long Lake Central School Scholarship Fund, PO Box 217, Long Lake, NY 12847. Online condolences may be made at www.stuartfortunekeoughfuneralhome.com.

Sally Kopp

Sally Kopp
Sally H. Kopp passed away peacefully in her home on February 3, 2017 at the age of 71.
She was born on January 20, 1946 in Tupper Lake   to Morris and Kathleen “Sally” Sequin.
Sally attended Tupper Lake High School and went on to North Country Community College. She married Jon Kopp, and together they had two children, Jonn and Kimberly. They also hosted Fresh Air Children for years.
Sally was a very dedicated mother, staying home to raise her children when they were young, and at times working the family antique store. Later she worked for the county, helping families to provide healthy meals on limited budgets before she went to work at Sunmount DDSO where she worked until her retirement.
After retiring from Sunmount, she kept busy with cleaning camps and became a foster grandparent at the Tupper Lake Central School district. She was a kind soul who enjoyed simple things. Much of Sally’s time was spent volunteering. She helped out in many local places like the food pantry, the Wild Center, The Tin Man Triathlon and Relay for Life. She was a member of the Red Hat Society. She liked flowers, farming, knitting and horses. She had a total love and understanding for all, but her favorite thing was being with family.
She is survived by her son Jonn, daughter, Kimberly and grandchildren Jon Thomas, Garrett and Tamika.
Sally also has two great grandchildren, Kobe and Lyrica.
Calling hours will be held at Stuart-Fortune-Keough Funeral home in Tupper Lake, from 2p.m.  to 4p.m. on Wednesday February 8 with a service following at 4p.m.. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hope Lodge in Burlington VT.

Doris "Dorie" LaMare

Mr. Doris LaMare passed away unexpectedly Saturday evening, February 4, 2017 at the Adirondack Medical Center in Lake Placid.
Doris was born in Tupper Lake, NY on July 24, 1936, to Homer and Dezira LaMare of Tupper Lake (Faust), NY. Doris never married, but selflessly dedicated his life to the care for his mother and sister.
Doris graduated from Tupper Lake High School in 1955 and in 1957 joined the United States Air Force as a Reservist with Academic intentions and in 1961 was promoted to Airman First Class of the 7405th Support Squadron. His official title was Aircraft Reciprocating Engine Mechanic.
In June of 1960 he was awarded the Good Conduct Medal Clasp for demonstrating exemplary behavior, efficiency and fidelity during his service.
Doris returned to civilian life at 105 Washington Street Faust, N.Y. in June of 1961 and worked for Johnson Brothers and eventually Tupper Lake Supply. He was exceptionally talented and skilled when it came to improving efficiencies around the home and what stood out the most were his arts and craft skills.
Many may remember the intricate and fun Christmas displays of small towns, nativity scenes, and fun villages that even included town patrons and mountain skiers. It seemed like on certain days that whole town would come down to see what the clever Doris had put together. On top of that, Doris was also a skilled outdoorsman, enjoying the many wonderful opportunities the Adirondacks provided.
Doris is survived by his older brother Homer (Bucko) and wife Mae LaMare and sister-in Law Theresa LaMare of Tupper Lake.
Also survived are his many loving nieces and nephews.
Predeceased to Doris were his sisters Violet (Vi) and Dezira (Sis), brothers Lee (Pap) and Wilfred (Pete), mother Dezira and father Homer- all of Tupper Lake.
There will be no immediate calling hours or services. In the spring the family intends to have small service to pay respects at his final resting place at Holy Name cemetery.

Laeticia M. Poirier, 96

Laeticia M. Poirier, 96, passed away on January 24, 2017. Per her wishes there will be no calling hours. A graveside service will take place in the spring at St. Alphonsus Cemetery in Tupper Lake.
Laeticia was born on December 31, 1920 in St. Augustine Canada the daughter of Paul and Charlotte Poirier. She married Levi Poirier in Tupper Lake. She was a homemaker and loved watching and feeding the birds and working in her flower garden.
She is survived by her children, Shirley Jock and Companion Roger Demers of Tupper Lake, NY; Lorraine and Dale Pitcher of Potsdam, NY: Barbara Baranoski of New Hope, PA, Nancy and Norman McFaul of Jay, N.Y., Debi and Dale Mitchell of Free Water, OR, Sonny and Gina Poirier of Tupper Lake, Richard Poirier of Tupper Lake, William Poirier of Potsdam,  Vicky and husband Greg Tarbox of Ogdensburg, N.Y., several grandchildren, great and great great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband and a son Ronald.
Memories and condolences may be shared with the family in to www.PhillipsMemorial.com
Arrangements are under the direction of Phillips Memorial Home in Massena.

Death notice: Robert Salamy

Death notice
Robert Salamy
Robert Salamy, 57,  passed away Monday, February 6, 2017 at his home.
Calling hours are scheduled for Thursday, February 9 from 4p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Stuart-Fortune-Keough funeral home. A gathering will follow at the VFW. A full obituary will be available in next week's paper.

Kathryn “Kate” Doherty

Kathryn "Kate" Doherty grew up in the Bowne Park neighborhood in Flushing, New York. Born on October 2, 1922 she was the daughter of the late Ross and Julia (Condon) Rickert.
She and her family experienced life during the Great Depression along with millions of Americans. It wasn't uncommon for her family to invite strangers in need to join their dinner table simply because helping others was a part of their lives. It was a time that shaped Kate's life.
Kate graduated from Flushing High School where she was a member of the swim team. She loved ice skating on the pond in Bowne Park during the winter and in summer playing softball and swimming at Rocky Point in Port Jefferson, Long Island. And while she had aspirations to become a nurse, she graduated from Grace Institute in Manhasset where she learned stenography and bookkeeping.
She met Joseph “Joe” Warren Doherty during World War II. Joe served in the Army-Air Force in Italy. When he returned home, they married in 1947 and started their family.
In 1963, life took them to Delmar, New York where they lived for over 20 years. When it was time for their children's college, Kate began working for Dr. Turk, a local orthodontist and she continued just long enough to fund tuition for all three of her very appreciative children.
In 1964, a spur of the moment decision to bid on land at Sekon Lodge on Upper Saranac Lake in the Adirondacks opened a new chapter in their lives. Four years later a cabin was built in the woods and Kate called it home every summer until the age of 90.
A lifetime of friendships and a deep love for the peace and beauty of the Adirondacks was born. Kate proved her independence, fearlessness and self-reliance through many memorable wildlife experiences (large and small) at "the Camp.”
Kate and Joe travelled extensively throughout the USA, Europe, Australia, New and Ireland . After Joe's death, Kate continued her travels throughout the world with her dear friend, Gloria to China, Russia and many places beyond.
Kate loved a good game of bridge, attending the Naples Symphony, hearing the Boston Pops and collecting shells along her walks on the beach.
Her faith was central throughout her life and after Joe's death she spent countless hours volunteering at her church, preparing taxes for seniors, teaching English to migrant workers, working at the Bonita Springs Historical Association and at the Chamber of Commerce. And in her later years, she volunteered at the Wild Center in Tupper Lake. Kate was an active member of the parishes of St. Thomas in Delmar, NY, St. Leo's in Bonita Springs, FL and St. Alphonsus in Tupper Lake.
Kate and Joe were married for 40 years until his death on January 3, 1988.
Kate was reunited with Joe on Wednesday, January 25, 2017. She died peacefully with her family by her side at the Notre Dame Long Term Care Center in Worcester. She was 94.
She was predeceased by her parents, Julia Condon Rickert and Roswell Drake Rickert, as well as her brothers, John and Douglas.
Kate is survived by her son, David and his wife, Patricia Doyle Doherty, her daughter, Ellen and her husband, Paul Barnett, her daughter, Marianne Doherty and her spouse, David Hubbell, as well as her grandchildren Daniel (and Chelsie) Doherty, Jacqueline Doherty, Colleen Doherty, Jessica Barnett and Caroline Hubbell. She is also survived byher brand new great-granddaughter, Ebba born on December 16.
Family and friends honored and remembered Kathryn's life when they gathered for calling hours at Heald & Chiampa Funeral Directors ~ The Sumner House, 5 Church Road, On the Common, Shrewsbury Center on Sunday, January 29 from 2p.m. to 4pm. and again on Monday morning at 9:30 a.m. before leaving in procession to The Chapel at Notre Dame du lac Assisted Living Facility, 555 Plantation Street, Worcester where her Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. by Fr. James Caldarella. Burial is Saturday, February 4 at 11a.m. in Naples Memorial Gardens, Naples, Florida.
Memorials in her name may be made to The Wild Center, 45 Museum Drive, Tupper Lake, NY 12986 or Notre Dame Long Dame Center, Patient Activity Fund, 555 Plantation Street, Worcester, MA 01655.
To view Kate’s online tribute, share a memory or offer a condolence please visit www.healdchiampa.com

Laeticia M. Poirier, 96

Laeticia M. Poirier, 96, passed away on January 24, 2017. As per her wishes there will be no calling hours. A graveside service will take place in the spring at St. Alphonsus Cemetery in Tupper Lake.
Laeticia was born on December 30, 1920 in St. Augustine, Canada, the daughter of Paul and Charlotte Poirier.
She married Levi Poirier in Tupper Lake. She was a homemaker and loved watching and feeding the birds and working in her flower garden.
She is survived by her children, Shirley Jock and companion Roger Demers of Tupper Lake,  Lorraine and Dale Pitcher of Potsdam,  Barbara Baranoski of New Hope, PA, Nancy and Norman McFaul of Jay, N.Y.,  Debi and Dale Mitchell of Free Water, OR, Sonny and Gina Poirier of Tupper Lake, Richard Poirier of Tupper Lakeand William Poirier of Potsdam,  several grandchildren, great and great great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband and a son, Ronald.
Memories and condolences may be shared with the family and posted to PhillipsMemorial.com
Arrangements are under the direction of Phillips Memorial Home in Massena.

Amy Symonds

Amy Lynn Becker Symonds died unexpectedly at home Friday, January the 27, 2017. Born in Saranac Lake, December 15, 1967 to Robert and Mary Becker of Tupper Lake.
Amy married Rocky Symonds, the love her life, on April 25, 1992.
She graduated from Tupper Lake High School in 1986 and received her associate’s degree from NCCC in 1988. She worked for the Saratoga Post Office as a mail carrier for the past 17 years.
Amy loved doing crafts, working with plastic canvas and making jewelry to give to her loved ones. She enjoyed being outside in her flower gardens, collecting precious moments figurines, watching investigative type TV shows and playing with the family's dogs.
Her most cherished times were spent with her husband and kids. Amy always put others before herself. She enjoyed making others happy.
Special memories will be forever in the hearts of her husband and soul mate Rocky, son Rocky Jon and daughter Kayla of South Glens Falls, her father Robert Becker and partner Maureen of Florida, her brothers David and Mark of Tupper Lake, her father in law and mother in law Roger and Bunny Symonds, brother in law and sister in law Roger Jr. and Lisa of Vermontville and sister in law and brother in law Sandee and Eric Stevens of Clifton Park.
She will also be missed by many aunts, uncles, cousins, niecesand nephews.
Amy was preceded in death by her sister Joanie, her mom Mary and her brothers Paul and Bobby.
Calling hours were scheduled for Tuesday, January 31 from 4p.m. to7 p.m. at the Stuart - Fortune-Keough Funeral Home in Tupper Lake. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Wednesday (today) at 11a.m. at St. Alphonsus church.
In lieu of flowers please consider donations in Amy’s memory to the American cancer society or the Tri-Lakes Humane Society. Online condolences may be made at Stuartfortune keoughfuneralhome.com.

Denis R. DesOrmeaux

Our Dad, Denis R. DesOrmeaux, passed away peacefully on January 8, 2017, surrounded by his family, prayerfully by his side. He was born in the summer of 1937 in Detroit, MI to Albert and Gertrude (Potvin) DesOrmeaux.  He grew up in Tupper Lakeand raised his family in both Plattsburgh, NY and DeLand, FL.This is his family's love letter to him.
Dear Dad,
We want to express our deepest love and gratitude for the life lessons you have taught us through the years. We thank you for having a great sense of humor, sharing the laughs and fun-loving antics that made you the star in your own, aptly named, "Poor Bastard Productions". We have so many epic Dad and Gramdaddy stories to share with each other and your grandchildren. We thank you for teaching the game of cribbage to two generations, including how to skunk with gusto and kiss both arms in victory, while falling over with laughter. Thank you for sharing your love of music and playing guitar for us like you did in the family band with Papa, Nana and Aunt Colette. We were so happy to recently gift you with a new guitar and watched as you eyes lit up as you took it out of the case, held it and tuned it, just like you did in the good old days. We so regret that we were not aware of how truly ill you were on that happy day and how soon your presence would be gone from us.
You lived your life with a strong faith in God, country and the American dream, and encouraged us to pray for guidance in every situation. Your faith, grit and tenacity pulled us through some dark days, when all seemed lost.  As the loss of home, a successful business and the death of a beloved child overwhelmed us, you exemplified what it meant to truly rely on God for strength, hope and direction in the most dire of circumstances. We also want to thank you for accepting and supporting us in our choice of religion as we grew into adulthood. This is another way your love has blessed our lives.
We thank you for your service in the United States Marine Corps, where you learned pride, courage and 'Semper Fi.' You taught us how to stand up for ourselves and others and you were always there for us when we couldn't go it alone. You were always on our side and we were 'always on your mind'.
In your older years, even as your heart softened and illness challenged, you showed us what the 'Will to Live' truly meant and activated it every day to move forward in this life. It has been a privilege and an awe-inspiring journey to witness the countless times you miraculously bounced back from severe illness and even death itself, confounding the doctors in NY and VT who cared for you over the years. Even Hospice had to release you from their program after a year...now that was an amazing accomplishment!
We are so grateful for our time together, even though we are so heartbroken you have gone from us. But we know this life is temporary and look forward with the faith and hope we will be reunited again one day. Until then, 'Bye for Now', and 'Je T'aime Beaucoup'. We will hold you in our hearts until we hold you in our arms.
With All Our Love and Gratitude, Your Family,
Theresa (Cote) DesOrmeaux
Dan, Noelle (D.), Elijah and Bertie Fitzgerald
Nicole (D.), Aimee, Mackenzie, Shyenne and Cora Lewis
Mimi (D.), Ezekiel, Zephaniah and Barkley DesOrmeaux
Stephen, Nina (D.), Isaac, Isabella, Indigo, Buster, Chip and Cammo Brodi
Zachry Denis and The Pudge DesOrmeaux
Denis' life will be remembered and celebrated by family and friends on June 10, 2017 from 1p.m. to 3p.m.in a Prayer Service at the Stuart-Fortune-Keough Funeral Home in Tupper Lake, NY.
Private Interment will follow at the St.Alphonsus Cemetery in Tupper Lake.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Stuart-Fortune-Keough Funeral Home on 24 Cliff Avenue in Tupper Lake. Denis' expressed wish was that folks in local nursing homes could get more phone calls and visits and perhaps get to hear his favorite local band, The Kitchen Band. That, he said, would make him very happy.