Barbara Mose, 81

Barbara Ann Mose, 81, of Carter Court, Plattsburgh, died Saturday, April 18, 2020 at the UVM Health Network, CVPH in Plattsburgh.

Born in Tupper Lake, May 20, 1938, she was the daughter of Arthur and Evelyn (Boushie) Denis. She graduated from Tupper Lake High School in 1956.

Barbara married James R. Mose, April 23, 1966 in St. Alphonsus Church in Tupper Lake. He predeceased her, January 20, 2017.

She began her career as a telephone operator and then went to work at various restaurants for more than four decades, making many lasting friendships. Barb enjoyed cooking, making special desserts for her grandchildren, family outings, and special casino trips.

During the years following her husband's passing, she enjoyed many new adventures with her girls. She especially enjoyed her weekly lunches with her friends and the many special friendships she made at the American Legion Post 20 in Plattsburgh and the Keeseville VFW Post 1505. Left to cherish the memory of Barbara are four daughters, Stephanie (Mose) and Matthew Spooner, Melissa Mose and Dean Parker, Tammy (Mose) and Christian Cooper, and Jennifer Mose; grandchildren, Kayla and Lawrence Moore, Jadon and Melissa Spooner, Nicholas Cooper, Savannah Cooper, and John James Casey; one very special great-granddaughter, Kaidence Spooner and one very special great-grandson, Grayson Moore; one special sister, Mary Denis; and many nieces and nephews. She was very grateful to her special neighbors who helped her out so much since her husband passed away.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was predeceased by her siblings.

Due to the Coronavirus, visitation and funeral service will be private. Committal prayers and burial will also be private in St. Alphonsus Cemetery in Tupper Lake. A public celebration of her life will be held at a date, time and place, to be announced.

In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the family to be allocated at their discretion.

Barb's family would like to extend a most genuine "thank you" to the nurses, doctors and staff at CVPH. Her family were unable to be by her side over the previous few weeks due to COVID-19. The staff took great care of her and helped them FaceTime or call whenever they wished. The staff went above and beyond for Barb during this difficult time. Her family will never forget and will be forever grateful for the kindness shown to all her loved ones.

Arrangements are in the care of the Hamilton Funeral Home, 294 Mannix Road, Peru.

Beverly A. “Bev” Thompson, 83

Beverly A. “Bev” Thompson, age 83, passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2020 at her home in Tupper Lake.

Bev and her family had been battling dementia and then breast cancer for the last five years. Due to the difficult times, the family will be having a Celebration of Life in Beverly’s memory at a later date with Pastor Dave Downey and his wife, Judy officiating. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Frary-Stuart Funeral Home.

She was born on June 5, 1936, in Chateauguay, N.Y., the daughter of Robert and Mildred Thompson.

Bev was the oldest of seven children: Jimmy Thompson, Robert Thompson Jr., Eugene Thompson (wife Meradith), Sue Thompson, Luanne Matucci (husband John) and Dan Thompson (wife Debbie). Robert and Mildred also took in fourteen foster children. Bev loved all of her family. Being the oldest, she helped and looked after all of them. She became very close to Ronald Denett (wife Robin), who was one of the foster children. They had always been in each other’s lives, helping during her hard times, until her passing. She is predeceased by her parents and her brother Jimmy.

In the 1940’s, the family moved to Witherbee, N.Y. where Bev attended Mineville School and graduated top of her class. She then married her high school sweetheart.

In 1954, her son Charles Jaquish (wife Mona Infantino) was born. Charles gave her three grandchildren: Melanie Toohey (husband Dan), Charles Jaquish Jr. (wife Paula) and Jamie Jaquish, and one great grandchild, Joseph Cyphers III. Through Melanie and Dan, she was also given four step-great grandchildren; Tashina Fox, Cierra Toohey, Chace Toohey, and Cody Toohey. Each one played a part keeping Bev home and caring for her. They all were her life, “her Angels.”

Anyone who knew Beverly also knows how much she loved and was devoted to them.

Bev attended college at the Harlem Valley State School of Nursing. She graduated at the top of her class with a RN degree in Nursing in 1971. Bev returned to work at Wassaic, N.Y., caring for the disabled. She loved her job and the people she cared for. Throughout her life, Beverly had always been an advocate for the disabled. Beverly moved to Tupper Lake in 1976, remarried and began working at Sunmount DDSO. She worked 35 years in this field, caring for and then teaching others how to care for the disabled. After retirement, Beverly married Richard Briggs and spent many happy years together until his passing in 2009.

Beverly was determined to be a strong, independent woman, which was not easy being born in 1936. She had a second home- “a love”, she called it, a camp on the St. Lawrence River. There, she was considered “the boss,” and enjoyed swimming, fishing, boating, chasing the geese with her Suburban and watching the sunsets. She camped there over 30 years. Beverly loved cooking for others, her baby dolls, driving fast, swimming, root beer floats, and of course her heartthrob Randy Travis. Most importantly, she loved her family.

Beverly’s biggest attribute was her love for her family. She loved and helped everyone with a special place in her heart for the disabled. Beverly helped and changed the lives of so many people. She was an angel and loved everyone unconditionally.

Donations in Beverly’s memory can be made our to the Adirondack Community Church, P.O. Box 207, Newton Falls, NY 13666.

Online condolences can be made at www.fraryfuneralhomes.com.

Daniel K. Green, 85

Mr. Daniel K. Green, of Waltham, passed peacefully and surrounded by compassionate care, thanks to the many heroes on 6E ICU at Newton Wellesley Hospital on April 9, 2020. He was 85.

Dan would have wanted you "glancing" at this obituary, while listening to thunderously loud Big Band music on an original Victrola record player and he would have insisted the write-up include a joke at the beginning, middle and end. (We would have inserted one of the jokes here but in all the years of poorly-timed-but-charming comedic delivery, we literally couldn't hear the punch lines over his own laughter).

He was an only child of the late Daniel and Alice Green, born in Little Falls Hospital, N.Y. on May 29, 1934. His family was from Dolgeville, N.Y. and were proud owners of the Daniel Green Slipper Company for many years. The family went back many generations and one of Dan's favorite past times was telling time-honored stories over viewing of family documentation covering major U.S. events like the Civil War, the Spanish-American War, the Gold Rush, and many more.

After attending Dolgeville High School and Coyne College in Chicago, he met his wife Nance at a hair salon in Tupper Lake.

Dan's mom was giving Nance a North Country beauty parlor treatment at her new salon and it lasted so long, he hung around to chat and it led to a loving marriage of over 50 years and four children.

His true passions were clear: Electronics, expert knowledge of cars, listening to records for hours, animals, oyster-stuffing demands at all holiday gatherings and a classic Three Stooges marathon on New Year's Eve or maybe every Sunday morning forever. He loved antiques, including his grandfather clock from 1811 that still gets wound today. His heart was family – a simple dinner with his wife and kids was his most frequent request, even if Olympic-level napping through said request was his best-in-show activity.

Many in Waltham knew Dan during a different time when he was an expert Sound Consultant/Sales Associate at Radio Shack on Main Street for over 30 years. A proud moment was teaching his son about "real" customer service when they got to work together.

Beloved husband of Nance (Russell) Green; father of Susan A. Green of Ayer, Daniel K. Green of Utica, New York, Kenneth R. Green (Nicole) of Wrentham, and the late James K. Green and Holly Louise Green and the father-in-law of Donna Green of Gloversville, New York.

Due to the ongoing health crisis around the world and in our community, funeral services for Dan are private.

Donations in his memory can be made to the NWH COVID-19 fund, https://www.nwh.org/home/covid-19-donations.

Mildred Anna Gould, 99

Mildred Anna Gould, 99, of Summerville, SC, widow of Russell E. Gould, died peacefully on Easter Sunday, April 12, 2020, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 18, 1920, in Elmhurst, N.Y., the daughter of William F. and Marie Anna (Wernex) Frey.

Mili grew up on Long Island, the oldest of four siblings and attended public schools, graduating in 1938.

The family spent summers in the beautiful Adirondacks, camping at Fish Creek Ponds. It was there she met her future husband. They married on November 20, 1941. Following the attack on Pearl Harbor, he enlisted in the US Army and they spent the next three years apart. She stayed on Long Island and worked in Manhattan during that time.

Upon his return, they went back to northern New York. Daughter Sandra Lee and son William Floyd were born in Malone and soon after they relocated to Tupper Lake when Bell Telephone Co. transferred Russ.

She enjoyed serving in her church, Eastern Stars, playing canasta, laughing with the ladies at the “knitting” club and, in the winter months, skiing, and snowmobiling. Summertime was spent organizing lots of family picnics and boating on the many lakes and rivers in the area.

Mili and Russ built and operated the Northern Lights Ice Cream stand for many years. They loved living in the Adirondacks with extended family nearby.

They began an active travel life, visiting the world and in particular, Italy, where Russ fought during WWII. Things were very different then. They also explored much of America and Canada. In the early 70s, they began a new chapter in Pompano Beach, Florida. Other New York friends were there and Liesureville was an ideal winter retirement spot. They had an active life, planning parties and celebrations. They were truly blessed with great friends and a very busy schedule.

Mili moved to Summerville in 2006, about two years after her beloved Russ passed away to be near her daughter and son-in-law, who was stationed at Charleston AFB. She was present in Greenville, SC, when her first great grandson was born. She was a member of the Dorchester Presbyterian Church and the Dorchester Presbyterian Women.

Her most precious gifts were her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was forever thankful for her long and wonderful life.

She is survived by her daughter Sandee White and son-in-law Neil of Summerville, two grandchildren, Stacy A. Coulter of Greenville, SC, and Nathan A. White (Alison) of Charlotte, NC., great grands Tradd Coulter and Arthur, Casey and Bridget White, brother Walter (Judy) Frey and nine nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by husband, Russ and son Billy and brothers Herb and Bill Frey.

Her family will have a Celebration of Life at a later date. Sandee and Neil wish to extend their gratitude for the love and special care given by her caregivers, Kathy Spencer, Kit Mills, and Pat Moore and the nurses and CNAs at the Hospice House of Summerville.

If you would like to donate, please consider the Tupper Lake Rescue Squad.

Warfield T. (Terry) Reynolds

Warfield T. (Terry) Reynolds passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2020, at his home in Tupper Lake after a courageous battle with bone marrow cancer. A memorial service and interment of ashes will take place in late spring. Services are under the care and direction of Frary-Stuart Funeral Home.

Terry was born on October 19, 1944 in Newport, Vermont to Vincent and Adelaide Reynolds. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Sally Hawker Reynolds.

He was predeceased by his only daughter, Gail Loughnane in 2016. Other survivors include his grandson, Conor Loughnane and son in law Brian Loughnane of Hingham, Maine, sister Sheila VanTuyl of Tupper Lake NY, brother Michael Reynolds of Liberty, N.Y. as well as sister in law and brother in law Kay and Robert Hornaday of Baldwinsville, N.Y. and nieces Krista Neilson and Korryn Deichmiller.

Terry graduated from Angelica Central School in Angelica, N.Y. and enlisted in the US Air Force in 1965. After his discharge in 1969, he and his wife moved to Orange County, N.Y. where he was employed by Orange and Rockland Utilites for 35 years. Upon retirement they moved to Tupper Lake where they owned a vacation home and had spent many happy times.

He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially grandson Conor, playing golf with the "old guys" at TLCC, hiking with his lab, Lucy, and generally getting together with friends and neighbors in the community.

Donations in Terry's memory can be made to High Peaks Hospice at 19 Church Street, Saranac Lake or the Fitzpatrick Cancer Center at CVPH at 75 Beekman Street, Plattsburgh, NY 12901.

Online condolences can be made at www.fraryfuneralhomes.com

Clair L. Wilkins, 100

Graveside services for 100 year old Clair L. Wilkins, a resident of Childwold, will be held at a later date in the Gale Cemetery in Piercefield.

Mrs. Wilkins died peacefully at the home of her son William and daughter-in-law Doreen on Monday, April 6, 2020. Clair is survived by her two sons, William, Childwold and Bernard T. “Tom” Wilkins, Ogdensburg; her two beloved grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She was pre-deceased by her husband Bernard and a daughter Cynthia Cohen.

Born in Tupper Lake on January 30, 1920 to the late Thomas and Lena Ferry Liady, she graduated from school and received her teaching degree.

Clair started her teaching career in Norwood at a one-room schoolhouse and retired from teaching with the Tupper Lake School District.

Clair enjoyed her travels throughout the world after her retirement and enjoyed gardening and was an avid reader, belonging to several book clubs and the Business and Professional Women’s Club.

Memorial donations in Clair’s memory can be made to any local cancer organization and memories and condolences may be shared online at www.buckfuneralhome.com.

Charles E. Rolley Sr, 80

Charles E Rolley Sr, 80 of Saranac lake NY passed away March 24, 2020, at Adirondack Medical Center in Saranac Lake after battling lung cancer.

He was born on December 8, 1939 in Tupper Lake, to Edward J. Rolley Sr and Delphine (Luman) Rolley.

Charles worked 26 years as a medical transporter and seven years for Fitzpatrick Cancer center also in medical transport.

He was predeceased by his life long friend and love of his life Gloria (Ouimette) Premo.

He is survived by his sisters Shirly Ayotte, Linda Moody, Debbie Monette and her husband Frederick, all of Tupper Lake, Joan Carvalho and her husband John Carvalho of Suffolk Virginia.

He was predeceased by his only brother Edward (Pappy) Rolley and predeceased by a son Eric A Rolley.

He's also survived by his sons Charles Rolley Jr and his wife Lisa Rolley of Lake Placid, Jason Rolley of Saranac Lake, Lawerence Rolley of North Carolina, Lawerence Premo of Saranac Lake, Scott Premo of Lake Placid, daughters Sherri Sessoms of Lake Placid and Marilee Dennis of Hudson N.Y, Several grandchildren and several great grandchildren, many aunts, uncles, and nieces and nephews all of whom he greatly loved.

Funeral arrangements were with the Frary-Stuart Funeral Home here and cremation was at the Mountain View Crematorium in Vermont. Funeral services will be held at a later date at the local funeral home.

Janet Chapman, 97

Janet Lois Chapman, age 97, passed away on March 5, 2020, surrounded by loving family. Janet was born in Tupper Lake on November 29, 1922, daughter of Abraham "Jack” and Estelle Clifford. She graduated from Tupper Lake High School, attended Russell Sage College and graduated with a BA in Education from Plattsburgh State University. Janet married Charles James Chapman II in New York City.

Janet loved everything and anything Adirondacks. From hosting Adirondack Artists Art exhibits to spending a day on the lake in her canoe...there was nothing more important than supporting Adirondack endeavors, both personal and community. Throughout Janet's life she dabbled in all kinds of art forms, striving to discover her own artistic expressions. From being an exquisite seamstress designing costumes for local musicals, researching how archeologists work after discovering local artifacts, to starting local efforts to bring “Fresh Air” children and Foreign Exchange Student Programs to Tupper Lake, Janet worked with diligence and purpose. Janet taught her children to love all the things she loved: Nature, environment, wildlife, visual and performing arts, reading, education, philosophy, and more. She was a great listener and many strangers soon became friends flocking to her home where they were welcomed and embraced.

Janet was the driving force behind the restoration of Historic Beth Joseph Synagogue and dedicated 20+ years bringing its National Historic Registration to fruition. She served 40 years on the board of Goff Nelson Memorial Library feeling strongly that providing books to the community was of utmost importance.

Janet is survived by her daughters, Lynn S. Reandeau of Tupper Lake, Carol B. Chapman of Ventura, CA, Ann E. Stone of Clinton, NY, Jacklyn L. Chapman of Cortland, NY. and son Charles Chapman of Denver CO. She loved her two granddaughters, Jennifer Stone Liese of Walla Walla WA and Erin Stone Rutherford of Manchester, NH.; eight great-grandchildren Eleanor, Felix, and Margo Liese, Archie Rutherford and Michelle, Jesse, Jasmine and Lily Chen and her late-in-life best friend and adopted daughter, Crystall Vaillancourt. She was predeceased by her husband, Charles and parents, Jack and Estelle. A Memorial Celebration will be held this coming summer.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to one of her passions: Beth Joseph Synagogue, Goff Nelson Memorial Library, or a performing arts or wildlife organization of your choice.

Condolences may be made online at www.fraryfuneralhomes.com.

Darlene A. Strack, 60

Darlene A. Strack, age 60, of Tupper Lake, passed away on Monday afternoon, March 23, 2020, surrounded by her loving family after a long, hard fight with ovarian cancer. A celebration of life will be held at a later date in September for Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.

She is survived by her husband, Brent Strack, of Tupper Lake; her children, Nikki Chesbrough and her husband, Jon, of Tupper Lake, Melissa (Missy) Leonard and her companion, Dennis Hughes, of Syracuse; her step-children, Brenan and Baleigh Strack, her grandchildren, Aubrey Chesbrough and Aadon Scott(her babies); her step-grandchildren, Mila and Amani Amell; three brothers, Bryan Amell, of Malone, Mark Amell and his wife, Tracey, of Tupper Lake, Stewart Amell and his wife, Laurie, of Sandy Creek; three sisters, Holly Amell, of Wisconsin, Caren Cote and her husband, Norman, of Tupper Lake, and Alene Amell, of Tupper Lake, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. She is predeceased by her brother, Gregg Amell and her sister, Donna Thomas.

Darlene was born on March 14, 1960 in Tupper Lake, the daughter of the late Raymond Amell and Shirley (Duffy) Dechene and her husband, Donald. She attended Tupper Lake High School. In 2001, She met Brent Strack and they married on October 8, 2005 in Tupper Lake with Lenny Young officiating. She worked as a DDSCTA at Sunmount DDSO in Tupper Lake for 18 years.

She enjoyed spending time with her grandbabies, her work family at Sunmount, shopping, having her hair and nails done, and going on vacation to Myrtle Beach but, most importantly she was a huge New England Patriots fan. She was known for her strength in being a fighter and her infectious personality that would light up a room. She was blunt and didn’t use a filter but her smile, laugh and big heart would warm souls.

Donations in her memory can be made to High Peaks Hospice, 19 Church St., Saranac Lake, NY 12983, Oncology Center, Adirondack Health Foundation, PO Box 120, Saranac Lake, NY 12983 or the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition, 12221 Merit Drive, Suite 1950, Dallas, TX 75251.

Condolences can be made online at www.fraryfuneralhomes.com.

Carolyn Shaheen, 82

A private funeral mass for Carolyn Shaheen, age 82, of Tupper Lake, will be held on Friday, March 27, 2020 at 2:00PM at St. Alphonsus Church with Rev. Douglas Decker officiating. Burial will be in St. Alphonsus Cemetery in the spring. Mrs. Shaheen passed away on Friday morning, March 20, 2020 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Frary-Stuart Funeral Home.

She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Ayupe Shaheen; her four sons, Timothy J. Shaheen and his wife, Karen, of Northridge, CA, Rodney A. Shaheen and his wife, April, of Austin, TX, Paul Shaheen and his wife, Maureen, of Tupper Lake, and Andrew J. Shaheen and his wife, Tina, of Tupper Lake; nine grandchildren, Brandon, Rebecca, Casper, Conner, Nathan, Justin, Austin, Quinn, and Griffin Shaheen; a great-grandchild, Clayton W. Shaheen; her sister, June Preddice, of FL; her brother, Vincent Meagher, of Rochester, NY; and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her daughter, Pamela Shaheen in 1964; her brothers, Bert, Gerard, Ralph, Arthur, Bernard and Ronald Meagher; and her sisters, Doris Schmidt, Bernice Niccolls, and Eileen Grady.

Carolyn Shaheen was born on October 21, 1937 in Saranac Lake, NY, the daughter of Clare Hornby & James Meagher. Carolyn married Ayupe Shaheen on April 2, 1959 at St. Bernard’s Church in Saranac Lake, NY. She first went to work for the NYS Department of Health before raising her children. She later worked at the Shaheen’s Motel until she and her husband sold the business.

She loved reading books, cross-stitching, taking long walks with her dear friends Maggie and Shirley, spending time with her family, and raising her grandchildren.

Donations in her memory can be made to Catholic Charities, 80 Park Street, P.O. Box 701, Tupper Lake, New York 12986.

Condolences may be made online at www.fraryfuneralhomes.com.

Catherina Paquet, 68

Catherina Paquet, age 68, of Tupper Lake, died at her home on Tuesday, March 17, 2020 after a long battle with cancer. There will be no services or calling hours per her request. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Frary-Stuart Funeral Home.

She is survived by her sister, Christina Paquet, of Tupper Lake, and her brother, Philip Paquet, of Utica. She is predeceased by her parents, Leonard and Nora Paquet.

Catherina was born on June 22, 1951 in Tupper Lake, NY, the daughter of Leonard and Nora Schoiers Paquet. She graduated from Tupper Lake High School in 1969.

Donations in her memory may be made to High Peaks Hospice, 12983 Church St., Saranac Lake, NY 12983.

Condolences can be made online at www.fraryfuneralhomes.com.

Esther B. Van Vranken, 78

Esther B. Van Vranken, age 78, of Tupper Lake, passed away Friday, March 20, 2020, at her home under the care of Hospice. There will be a private graveside service at Saint Alphonsus Cemetery at a later date. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Frary-Stuart Funeral Home.

She leaves her husband, Bruce Van Vranken, son Michael and his wife, Christine of New Hampshire, and a granddaughter, Molly.

Donations in Esther’s memory can be made to the Tupper Lake EMS Squad at 169 Main St., Tupper Lake Tri-Lakes Humane Society at 255 George Lapan Memorial Hwy, Saranac Lake, NY, or High Peaks Hospice at 19 Church Street, Saranac Lake, NY.

Online condolences can be made at www.faryfuneralhomes.com.

Lionel Couture, 86

Lionel Couture, 86, of Groton, New York passed away surrounded by his loving family on March 9, 2020.

Lionel was born October 24, 1933 in St. Marc du Lac Long, Quebec, the son of Arthur Couture and Rose Boisvert Couture.

He moved to Tupper Lake from Quebec in 1961 to work for International Paper. While working in Tupper Lake he met his wife, Lise Fortier Couture and they married in 1962. He continued to work in the logging industry, soon buying his own equipment and working for Finch & Pruyn.

They had two children Bruno and Julie and remained in Tupper Lake until 1967. At that time he began to work for Gutchess Lumber as a contracted Logger and then moved his family to Cortland, N.Y. permanently in 1972 where they had another child, Denise.

He remained in the Central New York area and was a resident of the town of Groton.

In 1970 he founded Couture Logging Corp. in East Homer where he primarily logged in the early years then became a log buyer and seller for domestic and international markets, specializing in veneer logs.

Lionel enjoyed hunting, hockey, fishing, traveling, logging, visits to Quebec and Tupper Lake to see his family and spending time with his grandchildren.

He is survived by his wife, Lise, son Bruno Couture (Ann), daughter Julie Mach (Timothy), daughter Denise Brown (Ray) and his grandchildren Zachary and Connor Siracusa, Abigail Mach, Allyson Ward, Alec Brown, Katie and Jacob Couture as well as two brothers, Ovila (Therese) and Maurice (Suzette) Couture in Quebec and family in Tupper Lake, a sister in-law Suzie Bashant and three brothers in-law, Serge Fortier, Ghislain Fortier and Yvon Fortier (Kathy) as well as several nieces and nephews.

Lionel was predeceased by his parents, three brothers and a sister from Quebec and father and mother in-law in Tupper Lake. Lionel will be remembered for his logging and hunting stories, his selflessness, generosity and the endless love he had for his family. You could never walk very far at a logging show because he was always being stopped by the many people that enjoyed talking with him.

The family would like to thank all the staff at the Groton Nursing Facility for their exceptional loving care. Memorial contributions may be made to Dementia Society of America at DementiaSociety.Org in Lionel’s memory. Online condolences may be left at www.zirbelfuneralhome.com A celebration of life will be held on Saturday April 25, 2020 at the Cortlandville Fire Dept., 3pm. at 999 State Route 13 Cortland. Please come share your memories of Lionel with his family and friends.

Richard Henry “Dickie” LaBarge, 78

DPC Richard Henry “Dickie” LaBarge, USN (Ret.), 78, of Lexington Park, MD died on March 13, 2020, at his home.

He was born on December 4, 1941, in Tupper Lake, to the late Henry LaBarge and Gertrude Peets LaBarge.

In 1960 Dickie proudly enlisted in the United States Navy where he proudly served his country until his Honorable Discharge in September 1980 as a Chief. On June 10, 1961, Dickie married his beloved wife, Pennie Lee LaBarge in Plattsburgh, N.Y. Together they celebrated over 57 wonderful years together before her passing in August 2018.

After retiring from the Navy, he continued working as a consultant to the Navy for the next 40 years. He would have celebrated 60 years of service to the Navy in June 2020. He and his wife enjoyed traveling during his Navy career and then in retirement, especially taking cruises throughout the Caribbean. He was a skilled handyman and enjoyed building sheds, chicken coops and gazebo’s. He was handy with tools and fixed many things. He found peace in being outside, where he could build things, fish, and travel in his new RV. He also enjoyed dancing, league bowling, and shooting pool. He is a member of the Knights of Columbus, the Chief’s Club, the VFW, and Immaculate Heart of Mary.

Dickie is survived by his daughters, Tammie LaBarge Holt (Jeffrey) of Buena Vista, VA and Deborah LaBarge Linehan (Thomas) of Littletown, PA; his sister, Barbara Schiff of Rock Hill, SC; his grandchildren: David Russell Jr. (Jayme), Kimberly Russell (Troye Owens), Nicholas Linehan (Tara), Melissa Linehan, Joelle Watson (Leo) and Jeremy Linehan (Gabriella); his great grandchildren: Karmen Donaldson, Christian Russell, Gavin Linehan, Piper Linehan, Oliver Linehan and another one on the way; and many extended family and friends. In addition to his parents and wife, he is preceded in death by his children, Timothy Richard LaBarge and Amy Michelle LaBarge.

Family will receive friends on March 20, 2020 from 5-8 p.m., with a Memorial Life Celebration Service at 7 PM, at Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650. Interment will happen at a later date at Arlington National Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Pets for Vets, P.O. Box 10860, Wilmington, NC 28404 or online: https://www.petsforvets.com/donate/online.

Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com.

Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, PA.

Patricia L. Roscoe, 81

Patricia L. Roscoe, 81, of Zephyrhills, Florida, and formerly of Piercefield N., passed away peacefully on March 4th, 2020. Born on January 13, 1939 Parishville, she was the daughter of Lawrence and Sadie Sabre. On July 12, 1958 she married Robert Roscoe at The Holy Name church. They lived and raised their children in Piercefield, New York. Patricia was one of the first Fire Lassie’s in New York State, and was an honorary member of the Piercefield Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary and helped to establish the T.L.V. Fire Department's Ladies Auxiliary. Throughout her life she worked at the Dress Factory, Draper's, and as a waitress at the Riverside Restaurant, Miss Tupper Diner, Raymonds' Restaurant, and from 1988 she worked at the Canteen at Sunmount DDSO until her retirement in 1998. She was an avid bowler, a ceramics enthusiast, and she had the love for dancing. She could out dance anyone on the floor. Patricia is survived by her loving husband Robert of Zephyrhills, FL and her four children; Timothy Roscoe of Nashville, TN; Susan Roscoe of Kingston, NY, Penny Roscoe of Saugerties, NY; and Beverly and her husband John Goodrich of Ulster Park, NY. She also leaves behind two grand children, April Roscoe of Poughkeepsie, NY and Jeffrey Roscoe of Nashville, TN. Also surviving her are three great grandchildren- Sophia Borden, Nero Bernard, both of Poughkeepsie, NY and Chelsea Roscoe of Middlebury, VT. She is also survived by two sisters and one brother; Wendy Hummel of Kingston, NY, Joanne (Art) Benware of Evans Mills, NY and Jerry (Kathy) Sabre, of Elizabeth City, NC, one sister-in-law Liz (Coan) Dennis of Zephyrhills, FL; also by two Aunts, several cousins, nieces, and nephews. Patricia was preceded in death by her parents; Sadie and Lawrence Sabre, two brothers; Raymond and Thomas Sabre, and Bette Ann Benware, who was like her sister. A memorial service will be held at the Gale Cemetery at a later date with a celebration of life to follow. Any donations in Patricia’s memory can be made to the Piercefield’s Ladies Auxiliary, or to the Alzheimer's Association at act.alz.org.

Irene Francis, 69

Funeral services for Irene Francis, age 69, of Tupper Lake, were held on Saturday, March 7, 2020 at the St. Thomas Episcopal Church at 2p.m., with Father Bill Cooper Officiating.

Calling hours were held on Saturday, March 7 at the church from noon up until the time of the service. Ms. Francis passed away Friday, February 28, 2020 at Mercy Living Center, surrounded by her loving family.

She is survived by her daughter, Nkechinyere Sloan, of Lake Clear; her grandchildren, Jamison, Thompson, and Emerson Sloan, of Lake Clear; her sister, Dewreathe Francis, of Tupper Lake; her former husband, Muna Ezumah; and additional family members, Vanessa and Osita Ezumah. She is predeceased by her parents, Dr. Richard and Dewreathe Francis.

Ms. Francis was born on April 26, 1950 in Tuskeegee, Alabama, the daughter of Dr. Richard and Dewreathe Green Francis. She attended Dover Plains High School and graduated from Tupper Lake High School. She then went on to receive her Bachelor Degree from Syracuse University and her Masters Degree in Nursing from New York University.

She married Mr. Muna Ezumah which ended in divorce. She worked briefly for Mercy Hospital and as a developmental aide at Sunmount Developmental Center. For past several years, she worked as a domestic abuse counselor at Comlinks in Malone, N.Y.

Donations in her memory can be made to St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 8 Brentwood St, Tupper Lake, NY 12986.

Online condolences can be made at www.fraryfuneralhomes.com

John “Fitz” Fitzpatrick

John “Fitz” Fitzpatrick, age 92, of Tupper Lake, passed away at his home on Wednesday, March 4, 2020, surrounded by his loving family. There will be no calling hours per the family’s request. Burial will take place at the Gerald H.B. Solomon National Cemetery in Saratoga, New York.

He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Carol; his four daughters, Susan Fitzpatrick, of Tupper Lake, Kathy Root and her husband, John, of New Ipswich, N.H., Kelly Fitzpatrick-Yogis and her husband, Greg, of Sandwich, MA, and Betsy Zande and her husband, Robert, of Tupper Lake; seven grandchildren, Mark Root, Jenn Woods, Ben, Sam, and Nate Yogis, and Matthew and Michael Zande; four great-grandchildren, Devin Root, Tyler Woods, Olivia and Declan Zande.

Fitz was born on October 17, 1927, in Saranac Lake, N.Y., the son of John and Margaret Slavin Fitzpatrick.

He graduated from Saranac Lake High School in the class of 1946. After graduation, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, where he served with the 1st Marine Division and was later called back to active duty during the Korean War.

He married Carol Elliott on June 11, 1955 at St. Bernard’s Church in Saranac Lake. He started his collegiate education at Colorado State College. He subsequently graduated from the State University of New York at Oswego in 1957 in Industrial Arts.

He taught at Colton-Pierrepont Central School for three years, and then at the Rehabilitation Department at Sunmount Veteran’s Hospital for six years. He obtained a Master’s Degree from SUNY Plattsburgh in Guidance and Counseling and was a guidance counselor at Tupper Lake High School for 25 years, retiring in 1989.

He then worked for the Curry Scholarship Foundation for the next 18 years as their liaison to the 40 schools within the Adirondacks.

Fitz spent 34 years on the National Ski Patrol at the Big Tupper Ski Area starting in the winter of 1962.

Donations in lieu of flowers can be made to High Peaks Hospice and Palliative Care, 19 Church St., Saranac Lake, NY 12983.

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Nancy (Burgwyn) Lawrence Sargent

From Bloomfield, CT, 96 years old Nancy (Burgwyn) Lawrence Sargent passed away peacefully at the Caleb Hitchcock Care Center on February 20.

Nancy was born February 12, 1924 in Bronxville, N.Y., the daughter of Dudley Bates Lawrence and Katherine Clitherall (Birch) Lawrence and the granddaughter of Sarah Bates Lawrence and William Van Duzer Lawrence, the founder of Sarah Lawrence College, Lawrence Hospital and what is now known as the Lawrence Park Historic District.

She was raised in Bronxville and then Mount Kisco, N.Y., and graduated from the Ethel Walker School in Simsbury, CT with the class of 1942.

As a teenager she was quite the adventurer and a precocious soul, traveling solo from New York to Boston, to Alabama to visit relatives on her mother’s side of the family and once to Guatemala on a banana boat to visit a classmate.

Like many in her generation, WWII proved to be a time to leave the beaten track. In Nancy’s case, that involved a trip to Pensacola, FL to help her older brother, Dudley, and his young family. There she met and married Edward Cutler Sargent, a naval aviator. Together they helped the baby boom along with four spirited boys.

Throughout a long life that included many moves from New York to Wyoming, Ohio, North Carolina, South Carolina and Connecticut and the early death of her husband in 1977, the two constants remained her deep attachment to family and her life-long connection with the home where she spent nearly every summer of her life, a camp that her father built in 1916 at Big Wolf Lake in the Adirondacks.

Nancy was also a wonderful storyteller with a witty sense of humor, an avid reader, a creative spirit and a strong supporter of the arts, animal rights and the protection of wildlife, serving for years as a volunteer at the Carnivore Preservation Trust in Pittsboro, N.C. She is survived by her four sons: Lawrence of North Royalton, OH, David of Ashburnham, MA, Edward Jr. of Portland, ME and Peter of Bangkok, Thailand; four grandchildren, Kathy (Sargent) Havelka, Elizabeth Sargent, Anne Sargent and Jonathan Sargent; and seven great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held later in the spring at Kensico Cemetery in Valhalla, N.Y.

Florence “Flo” Swenson, 93

Florence Madeline Swenson, better known as Flo to many, 93, of 79 Stetson Road Tupper Lake, died peacefully on March 7, 2020. A small service will be held at 2p.m. on Saturday March 14 at the St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 8 Brentwood Street, Tupper Lake, N.Y.

Flo is survived by her children April and Robert Swenson of Tupper Lake, N.Y. She is also survived by her grandchildren Danielle and Christian Cuttaia, Ashlie LaLonde, Nerissa Martin and Josh Gallo and Benjamin and Kacie Martin. Flo, aka MeMe is also survived by her great grandchildren whom she spent most of her time with: Ava, Camille and Cooper Cuttaia, Charley and Eliza Gallo, Benjamin Wiley Martin, Peyton Williams and Isabella Charron.

Florence was born and raised in Brooklyn, N.Y. and moved to Childwold in the early seventies where she lived out her golden years. She was the child of Walter H. Fourness and Bertha M. Sellars Fourness.

She was predeceased by her brother and sister in law, Walter H. Fourness (Uncle Chub) and Prudence A. Fourness.

Flo worked at the Childwold Leather Artisan for many years. She loved to garden and plant flowers. She was known as the community greeter, always offering hugs and positive thoughts to anyone who crossed her path.

Flo enjoyed spending countless hours with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Whether it be outside playing in the dirt, laying on the floor with them, reading stories, telling old stories, singing and dancing or just holding them tight. There are no words to describe this woman. She was surely different from the rest. She was what we all hope to be someday: kind, happy, compassionate for others, smart, eccentric, generous, thrifty, creative, loving and most of all, honest.

Over the years Flo became a MeMe and her heart was full, often quietly telling us all: "you are my favorite...shhhhh don't tell!” As we look back, we could all agree she was our favorite and she will be deeply missed. Do not cry for her... just keep smiling.

Memorial donations can be made to her second home a place she truly loved St. Thomas Episcopal Church at 8 Brentwood Street, Tupper Lake, NY. She loved her church family like her own.

Joseph Corneau, 42

Joseph Charles Corneau, age 42, of Manhattan, New York, formerly of Tupper Lake, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 11, 2020. A graveside service will be held in the spring at Saint Alphonsus Cemetery. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Frary-Stuart Funeral Home.

Joe is survived by his grandmother, Micheline Root of Sterling, VA; Uncles John and Daniel Root, Pierre Corneau, and Aunt Betsy Beaulieu and many cousins. He is predeceased by his parents Dana and Marianne Root Corneau and his sister Michelle Corneau.

Joe was born on September 6, 1977, in Saranac Lake, son of Dana and Marianne Root Corneau. He graduated from Tupper Lake High School and earned multiple degrees. Joe attended Boston University in Boston, MA and graduated with his law degree from Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University. After graduation, Joe worked as a partner at the firm Klestadt Winters Jureller Southard & Stevens, LLP in Manhattan, New York.

Joe enjoyed vacationing in Tupper Lake with family and friends and traveling the world. He recently adventured to Iceland, Hong Kong, and China documenting his travel with numerous photos posted on social media.

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