Ronald Curry

Ronald Curry
Ronald Bruce Curry went home to be with the Lord on April 5, 2017 at the age of 67.  
Ronald was born in Tupper Lake on December 24, 1949 to Gloria (LaLonde) and Keith Curry.  
He graduated from Tupper Lake High School and has lived in York, PA for the last 40 years.
Ronald is survived by his daughter, Amanda Curry and grandson, Gage of York, PA, siblings Lawrence (Rose) Curry of Bloomfield, NM, Donna Curry of Tupper Lake, John (Lynn) Curry of Tupper Lake, Jennifer Curry of Saranac Lake, Robert Curry (Sandy) of Saranac Inn and Pamela (Todd) Lyndaker of Groton, N.Y. as well as many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, nephew Adam Vaillancourt and several aunts and uncles.
In his younger days, Ronnie was always known for his love of singing and playing guitar.  Ron will always be remembered for his kindness and willingness to help others.
A celebration of Ron's life will be held on a later date in York, PA.

Carol A. Becker, 81

Carol A. Becker, 81, of Tupper Lake passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on Thursday, March 30. She was born in Troy, NY to Thomas and Isabel Ryan. As a small child, she and her family moved to Tupper Lake. Carol graduated from Holy Ghost Academy as the salutatorian of her class in 1953. During high school, she was employed at the State Movie Theater, where she met the love of her life, Albert. They were married on September 15, 1956 in Tupper Lake. Carol was a stay at home mom to their 5 children. She enjoyed getting together with her girlfriends for knitting club and at the beach while the children took swimming lessons. Carol was later employed at the Sears catalogue store. She was also a member of the Credit Union Advisory Committee for many years. Carol was a proficient seamstress and talented crafter. In her later years, she enjoyed spending time on her deck as well as frequent visits from her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.
She is survived by her daughters Susan Johnston of Chateaugay and her companion Jules Callaghan; Patti Dattola and her husband Paul; Judy Shumway and her companion Kurt Garrelts; and Cindy Larkin and her husband Tim; grandchildren Jamie (Becker) Coryea, Michael and Ryan Becker, Jessica, Kimberly, and Amanda Johnston, Jason and Allysa Dattola, Shauni and Alexa Shumway, Chelsea and Timmy Larkin; great-grandchildren Alison and Jacob Johnston, Jesse, Adrianna, and Darrah Dattola, Finn Dewyea, Hailey and Collin Becker, Landen and Dylan Becker. She is also survived by her brother Thomas Ryan and his wife Janelle, her sister Kay Mikszan, brother in laws Charles, Bob and his wife Maureen, Gene and his wife Day Day; a sister in law Margaret Benware; and several nieces and nephews.
Carol was predeceased by her parents; her husband Albert; their son, Steve; and her sister Mary Ryan; brother in law David Mikszan; sister in laws Dorothy Spinner and Rose Shaheen.
Calling hours will be Tuesday, April 4 from 4:00 to 7:00 at the Stuart-Fortune-Keough Funeral Home in Tupper Lake. A funeral mass will be celebrated at 11:00 on Wednesday, April 5 at St Alphonsus Church in Tupper Lake. Burial will be in the spring.
In lieu of flowers, please consider memorial donations to the Tupper Lake Volunteer Ambulance and Rescue Squad. Online condolences may be made at www.stuartfortunekeoughfuneralhome.com.

Jerrier A. Haddad

Jerrier A. Haddad, 94, of Briarcliff Manor, N.Y. succumbed to age on March 31, 2017 at his beloved Adirondack home on the shores of Simond Pond, Tupper Lake.  A computer pioneer and lifelong architect of technology and education, he had an illustrious 38-year career in senior management at International Business Machines Corporation.
Mr. Haddad was born in New York City on July 17, 1922 to Abdulmassih Abdo Haddad and Rashida Shaker. He was reared in the vibrant immigrant community from Syria which settled in New York and flourished as scholars, essayists, journalists and poets.
After graduating from Brooklyn Technical High School, he attended Cornell University In 1942, while a full-time student and instructor, he was employed by IBM. In 1945, upon receiving a Bachelor of Electrical Engineering degree, he joined IBM’s Endicott, N.Y. Engineering Laboratory.
Mr. Haddad was a member of the IBM 604 Development Team and headed the IBM 701 large scale computer Development Team in Poughkeepsie, NY. He later served as General Manager of the Special Engineering Products Division and managed the Endicott and Poughkeepsie laboratories.
In 1963 he became Director of Engineering and Technology at IBM corporate headquarters.
From 1967 to 1977 he was IBM Vice President for Engineering Programming and Technology. Upon his retirement in 1981, he was Vice President for Technical Personnel Development.
In retirement, Mr. Haddad served on the Cornell University Council and as Chairman of the Cornell College of Engineering Advisory Council. He was a Trustee of Clarkson University and the Webb Institute of Naval Architecture.
He was elected a member of the National Academy of Engineering in 1968 and served on its Committee on Technology and International and Economic and Trade Issues and on its Computer Science and Engineering Board. He was Chairman of the National Research Council (NRC) Committee on the Education and Utilization of the Engineer and was a member of the NRC Board on Army Science and Technology.
Mr. Haddad was a Fellow of the America Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) and the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE), where he chaired the Committee on Continuing Education. He served two terms as an IEEE Representative Director of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET), serving as President in 1995.
He was a member of the American Society for Engineering Education, Sigma Xi, Tau Beta Pi, and Eta Kappa Nu Honorary Societies. He has received Honorary Doctor of Science Degrees from Union College, Clarkson University and Webb Institute. In 1990 he received the Order of the Cedars Medal from the Republic of Lebanon for his scientific and technical achievements. Upon approval by Queen Elizabeth II, he was invested as a Confrère of the Order of St. John, a royal order of chivalry to promote humanitarian and charitable work.
He holds 18 patents on inventions in the computer and electronics fields.
Mr. Haddad wrote and lectured the world over on engineering, scientific, educational and management topics. From 1968 to 1990 he was a director of American District Telegraph Company (ADT). He served on the science and technology transition team for President Ronald Reagan. From 1987 to 2012 he was senior consultant to Lutron Electronics Company.
Mr. Haddad was predeceased by his first wife, Margaret Louise (Van Hamlin) Haddad and by three sisters, Lila Helen Abdelnour of Mamaroneck, Najla Haddad and Rashida Marie Haddad of Brooklyn, N.Y.
He is survived by his devoted wife of 43 years, Carol Jane (McCowen) Haddad of Briarcliff Manor and Tupper Lake, NY and five children: Mary DeGarmo of Boston, MA, Helen AbuShaheen of White Plains, N.Y, Suzanne Baktash of Gaithersburg, MD, A. John Haddad of Burlington, CT and Alexander Haddad of Lansdale, PA.
Mr. Haddad treasured family above all else. He leaves 14 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren and countless mentees. His greatest joy was to gather family on holidays and at his family camps over almost 50 years on Tupper Lake in the Adirondack Mountains.
He was a teacher, leader, innovator, inventor, lifelong learner and one who inspired others and made a difference in their lives. His was a beautiful mind.
A celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, April 22 at 11 a.m. at Scarborough Presbyterian Church, 655 Scarborough Road at Route 9, Briarcliff Manor, N.Y. Interment will be private.
Funeral arrangements by Stuart-Fortune-Keough Funeral Home, Tupper Lake, NY. www.stuartfortunekeoughfuneralhome.com
In memory of Mr. Haddad, gifts may be made to The Wild Center, 45 Museum Drive, Tupper Lake, NY 12986 www.wildcenter.org/our-work/annual-fund or to Clarkson University www.clarkson.edu/giveback.
The extended family is deeply grateful to the devoted and steadfast team of caregivers from Tupper Lake who gave such extraordinary care and comfort to our beloved patriarch. Mercy is unending.

Rosemary Mangan

Rosemary Mangan, 57, of 173 Park Street, Tupper Lake, passed away early Friday morning, March 24, 2017 at Adirondack Medical Center in Saranac Lake, where she had been a patient since March 17.
Rosemary was born August 17, 1959 in Cornwall, Ontario, the daughter of Joseph Jacobs and Helen Mitchell Kennedy and attended schools in Tupper Lake and Saranac Lake, as well as business school in Syracuse.
Rosemary was a private duty home health care aide in the Syracuse area, where she lived, for many years.
At one time, she was also the head housekeeper at the Days Inn – University in Syracuse. She enjoyed beading, making dream catchers, gardening, and spending time with her grandchildren.
Rosemary is survived by her loving husband, Joseph, whom she married on July 29, 1989 in Syracuse; her children, Steve (Jennifer) Lazore of Tupper Lake; Stuart (Chrissy McNichols) of Cornwall; Stacey Lazore of Tupper Lake and his companion, Margaret Thompson of Akwesasne; her grandchildren, Niiostosera’ah Jada, Emily, Macey, Shady, Tehanerahtatenies, Karahkwanoron, and Tobias; her siblings, Alma (Orlo) Ransom, Joseph Jacobs, Jr., Tammy (James) Schaffer, Melissa (Al) Stuart, Connstance, Paul (Sherry) Kennedy, Derrick (Traci) Kennedy, Lawrence (Tanya) Kennedy, Edward (Joanne) Mitchell, and Joseph (Diane) Mitchell; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
In addition to her parents and her step-father, Patrick Kennedy, she was predeceased by two infant grandchildren, Baby Blu and Kararisaks John; and two brothers, James C. Mitchell and Peter Mitchell Pierce.
Friends were able to call starting from 5p.m. Tuesday (yesterday) at the Akwesasne Homemakers until the time of the services, Thursday at 2p.m. Cremation will follow.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the funeral home to assist the family.
Arrangements are with the Donaldson Funeral Home, Massena, where memories and condolences may be shared online at www.donaldsonfh.com.

Harvey S. Tebo Jr.

Harvey S. Tebo Jr., 90, of Tupper Lake, New York passed away March 24, 2017.
Harvey was born in Tupper Lake on August 6, 1926 to Edith Dominie and Harvey Tebo Sr. Harvey was one of the last surviving members of the undefeated Tupper Lake football team of 1944. He served in the US Army in the Philippines during World War II. Harvey played hockey and football at Clarkson University.
On October 10, 1953, Harvey married MaryAnn Gagnier of Tupper Lake. They had three children: John, Jim, and Mary Beth. Harvey served as the Postmaster of Tupper Lake for 25 years. He was the Secretary/Treasurer of the National Association of Postmasters and served on the Board of Education for the Tupper Lake School District.
Harvey is predeceased by his parents, sisters Katherine Bump and Mercile Forkey, and brother William Tebo. He is survived by his sister Irene Gravlin of Tupper Lake, children John Tebo of Cincinnati, Jim Tebo and his wife Lisa of Tupper Lake, and Mary Beth Rust and her husband John of Tupper Lake, and his grandchildren Kelsey Tebo Baker and her husband Seth of New Orleans, and Isabella Rust of Tupper Lake.There will be no calling hours. The burial will be announced at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Wild Center in Harvey’s name.

Renata Marie (Bolia) Estes, 35

Renata Marie (Bolia) Estes, 35
Renata Marie (Bolia) Estes, 35, joined our Heavenly Father on Tuesday, March 14, 2017 surrounded by family and friends.
Born July 13, 1981, the daughte of Allen and Lynn (Barber) Bishop. Renata was a beautiful, caring woman of great strength.
She will be greatly missed by her parents, Allen and Lynn Bishop, son Hunter Estes, long time companion Michael Woodruff, sisters Michele Bolia, Jamie Warner, Allana Baldwin, Melynda Garrett and Kimberly Bishop. Renata will also be greatly missed by brothers, Gordon Bolia, Michael Bolia, Matthew Bolia, Timothy Debien and his wife Christine, Eric Debien, Mark Bishop and his wife Janette. She is also survived by several Uncles, Aunts, nieces and nephews (whom she let get away with everything) and cousins.
She was a great friend to many and please know she loved you all!
She was predeceased by her father Timothy Debien, grandparents, her "Smuncle" Shane, Aunt Sheryl, and her niece Kendall Elise.
Renata made her wishes very clear and there will be no calling hours instead we ask all to join us for a Celebration of Renata's life at the Tupper Lake Moose lodge on Saturday March 25th at 2 p.m.

Catherine Beatrice LaMora

Catherine Beatrice LaMora
Catherine Beatrice LaMora, 87, died Friday, March 3 at Randolph Hospice House in Asheboro, N.C.
Catherine was born October 28, 1929, the daughter of Clifton and Louise Mandigo.  She was a native of Conifer and lived in Tupper Lake for many years.
A devout Catholic, she was married to Raymond O. LaMora until his death in 1995.  She worked at Sunmount DDSO and for the postal service in Tupper Lake.
Catherine was preceded in death by her parents, her husband and by five siblings.
She is survived by one daughter, Diana (Ed) Cribbs of Asheboro, N.C., four grandchildren- Ray Planty of Tupper Lake, Lorie Dolan of Asheboro, Gena Sulzer of Lugoff, S.C., Michael LaFave of Winston-Salem, N.C., and nine great grand children- Oliver and Garret Planty, Desiree Arzvaga, Jessica and John Dolan, Carol Anne Gilmore, Cory Williams, Andrea Sulzer, Chase LaFave; and four great great grandchildren- Christopher and Zoey Hill, Jackson and Connor Arzvaga.
Catherine is also survived by a sister, Roberta Allendorph and two brothers, Clifton and Lee Mandigo and many nieces and nephews.
A funeral was held at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Asheboro, N.C.  A memorial service and burial will be held in the spring in Tupper Lake.

Lawrence J. Lemieux

Lawrence J. Lemieux
Word has been received from California of the death of Lawrence “Larry” Lemieux, 73. Larry passed away on February 28, 2017.
Mr. Lemieux was born on April 26, 1943 in Tupper Lake and graduated from Holy Ghost Academy. Upon graduation he joined the US Navy, where he served eight years.
He remained in California for the rest of his life and retired as chief engineer, from Fresno State University after 25 years.  
He was proceeded in death by his parents, Buck and Anne Dow Lemieux.
He is survived by his sisters, Jeannine Clark of Tupper Lake, and Claire Ann DeCecco of Erie, PA. and his only daughter, Kristi Ann Grange, her husband Christian and a grandson Spencer, all of Edmond, WA.
A memorial will be held at the family's convenience and burial will be at National Military Cemetery near Fresno, CA.

Death notice: Nancy J. Ward

Death notice
Nancy J. Ward
Word has been received on the death of Nancy J. Ward, 68, of Auburn. Nancy passed away on February 27, 2017.  
She was the daughter of the late Edward and Doris Mason Smith.

Mary Solomon

Mary Solomon, a resident of Poughkeepsie for the past 48 years, passed awaypeacefully Saturday February 18.
Mary was born Mary Katherine Sparks to Joseph and Mary Sparks on August 1, 1936 in Tupper Lake. Mary was the youngest of six children withfour brothers and one sister.  
Mary spent her whole childhood in Tupper Lake and graduated valedictorian from Tupper Lake High School. Mary continued her education, receiving a bachelor's degree from the College of Saint Rose in Albany N.Y.  and as the only woman in her class and on a full academic scholarship,  a Master's degree in zoology from Syracuse University’s College of Forestry.
Mary moved to Poughkeepsie with her husband, Murray, in 1969 with their three children. There she began a life of public service and volunteerism that spanned nearlyfive decades. Mary started as a member of the PTA in the Poughkeepsie Public School District and later was elected to the Poughkeepsie School Board, eventually became the president of the school board . Mary was director of the Vassar Temple religious school for seven years , workedfor Dutchess Outreach as a volunteer coordinator, volunteered her time at the LunchBox in Poughkeepsie and spent many years working for the Red Cross as Coordinator for Volunteers.
Mary also travelled for the Red Cross to disaster sites across the country to provide support to victims of natural disasters.  Mary was alsoa first responder on9/11 and among other jobs, worked inlandfills finding remains of victims of thedisaster.  Mary, a lifelong Democrat, spent many years on the Board of the City of Poughkeepsie’s Housing Authority.  She ran for and was elected to the Poughkeepsie Common Counsel representing the Sixth Ward for four consecutive terms.
Mary loved the outdoorsand spent much of her free time camping, hiking, skiing and canoeing with her family. Mary’s other interests include attendingthe opera, reading and hosting family get-togethers year after year.
Mary is survived by her husband, Murray, her children Barry, Judith and Matthew, son-in-law Alan, daughter-in-law Sherry and seven grandchildren Ethan, Kyle, Hannah, Andrew, Jacob, Max and Nick and sister in law, Toby Solomon.

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.