Jacqueline Savard

Jacqueline Savard of Tupper Lake, treasured wife, daughter, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, passed away on November 11, 2020 in the loving presence of her husband and children.

Jackie was born on June 6, 1963 in Rome, N.Y. to James and Bernice (Trainor) Murphy. She was the sixth of eight children in her close-knit family.

Jackie grew up in Oneonta, N.Y. and graduated high school in 1981. She went on to nursing school and spent her career providing gentle, attentive and personal care to her patients.

Jackie married the love of her life, David Savard, on St. Patrick’s Day, 1990.

Together, they raised three children and welcomed three precious grandchildren. Jackie loved being a mom and was consistent, caring, patient, and fiercely protective. She was quick to laugh and play and lose herself in the small, joyful moments of motherhood. She loved Christmas and birthdays and any opportunity to gather everyone together around her kitchen table. The births of her grandchildren brought new joy to her life, and she relished every moment she had with them.

Jackie had a generous spirit and a kind heart. Among her siblings, she was the quiet sister, and a devoted one, always maintaining loving relationships in her family. She went to great lengths to bond with her nieces and nephews, making each of them feel treasured and loved. She sent books and cards and forget-me-nots—once even going so far as to overnight fireflies to California to share their beauty. She would arrive for family visits in a camper loaded down with games, crafts, puzzles and snacks, ready to play with the kids all day and laugh with the adults into the night. She never wanted to miss a minute of it.

In her community, Jackie built close relationships with neighbors, friends, coworkers, and especially her in-laws. Roy and Mary Savard and their extended family were among her dearest friends and most important support system—a second family she loved and for whom she was grateful.

Jackie would have traded anything for more time with her family, and she did, foregoing her own comfort over more than two years of surgeries, radiation treatments and chemotherapy in relentless defiance of cancer. She did it so she could have more camping weekends with her children and grandchildren, more holiday dinners and card games, more family reunions and hugs with her siblings, and more quiet days at home with Dave.

Jackie had a gift for giving each person her complete attention, making everyone feel like her favorite. Her death leaves all those favorite people grateful to have known her, heartbroken at her loss, and determined to keep and carry her love.

She is survived by her husband David; her children, James Shea and his fiancé Amanda Wheeler of Albany, Leah Shea of Malta, Corey Savard and his wife Ayumi of Schenectady; and grandchildren Cali Skiff and Charlie Rice. She is also survived by her siblings, Michael Battisti of Binghamton, James (Susan) Murphy of Oneonta, Maryellen Murphy of Oneonta, John (Jana) Murphy of Greensboro, NC, Sandy (Dave) Fitzsimmons of San Jose, CA, Jane Murphy and Steve Simmons of Oneonta, and Megan Murphy of Binghamton.

She will be deeply missed by her loving in-laws and her nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews. She is predeceased by her parents James and Bernice Murphy and her grandson Cooper Skiff.

The family asks that anyone who wishes to make a donation in Jackie’s memory choose a charity that benefits children.

There will be a Celebration of Life in remembrance of Jackie at a later date. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Frary -Stuart Funeral Home, Tupper Lake.

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

Amy Fournier, 46

Amy Fournier, age 46, formerly of Tupper Lake, passed away on Tuesday, November 15, 2020 at her home. At this time, there are no services scheduled. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Frary-Stuart Funeral Home, Tupper Lake.

Amy was born on October 9, 1974, in South Hampton, N.Y., the daughter of Maurice and Cynthia Fournier. She graduated from Tupper Lake High School in 1992 and later continued on to get her Associates

Degree in Paralegal Studies from Mildred Ellie, in Albany, N.Y., graduating in 2014.

Amy is survived by her mother, Cynthia Fournier, her step-father, George; her sister, Shannon (Fournier) Rolley, her brother-in-law, Jason Rolley; and nephews Chance, Cody, and Cade. Amy is predeceased by her father, Maurice Fournier.

Amy enjoyed spending her time socializing and caring for the elderly.

Donations in Amy’s memory can be made out to a humane society of your choice.

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

Sister Barbara F. Whittemore, 92

Sister Barbara F. Whittemore, a Cenacle Sister for 64 years, passed away November 15, 2020 in Chicago. She was 92 years of age.

Sr. Barbara was the beloved daughter and only child of the late Charles Henry and Frances Whittemore, nee De Varney from Tupper Lake.

Sr. Barbara served the Cenacle in a variety of communities and retreat centers in Ronkonkoma and Flushing, NY, Middletown, CT, Brighton, MA, Highland Park, NJ, and Chicago, IL.

Memorial Mass was celebrated Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at 11a.m..with the Rev. James Gschwend, SJ, presiding.

Live streaming of the service will be available at memorialslive.com/whittemore and can be viewed at that link for ten days following the Mass.

Sr. Barbara will be interred at the Cenacle Sisters’ St. Regis Cemetery in Ronkonkoma, NY at a later date.

Arrangements entrusted to M.J. Suerth Funeral Home. For further information 773-631-1240 or www.suerth.com.

Patricia D. Cook, 75

After a lengthy battle with health issues, Patricia D. Cook, 75, of Tupper Lake, accepted God’s invitation to join him in his heavenly paradise.

Pat was born in Constable, N.Y. on March 17, 1945, the only child of Bernard F. and Hortense Collins Duffy. Born and raised on the family farm, Pat graduated from St. Joseph’s Academy in 1963.

She went on to Manpower the training program, earning a certificate of completion. Pat went to work at Malone Central Schools and later the NYS Department of Corrections, BOCES and NYS OPPDD.

She met her husband of 50 years, Bruce, while attending the Manpower program. After a very long courtship, the two were married at Notre Dame Church in Malone on May 1, 1971. The couple made their home on Fayette Rd., Malone. They later moved to Tupper Lake in 1979.

Pat is survived by her husband and best friend, Bruce; her son Brent of Tupper Lake; daughter Colleen Fish, and her husband, Matthew, of Gansevoort, N.Y.; grandson Chase Cook who was the “Apple of her eye” and whom she loved beyond measure.

She is also survived by her sister Gertrude Clement of Tupper Lake; in-laws Gloria Smith of Chateaugay, N.Y., Gary, and his wife Irene, of Higganum, CT, Roger, and his wife Wanda, of Beekmantown, N.Y., Sybil, and her husband John, of Malone, Wayne of Chateaugay, Doug and his wife, Marsha, of Brainardsville, N.Y., Keith of Chateaugay, Carol, and her husband, Larry, of Keota. OK, Kirby, and his wife, Marie of Chateaugay, and Kelly of Chateaugay. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews, too many to count on both hands.

Also surviving are her loving grand-dogs, Emmit Grover Fish of Gansevoort and Beau Diddley of Tupper Lake. Pat is predeceased by her parents, and infant sister Mary and sister-in-law, Jill Marie Cook.

Pat enjoyed spending time with her family. She also liked cooking, social gatherings, and RV camping.

Pat was known for her generosity and love of children.

At Pat’s request, there will be no calling hours. A funeral Mass will take place on November 18, 2020 at 10a.m. at St. Alphonsus Church. A burial will take place immediately following the services at Holy Name Cemetery. A Celebration of Life and get-together will be held at a later date. Services are under the care and direction of Frary-Stuart Funeral Home, Tupper Lake.

Donations in Pat’s memory can be made out to the L.P. Quinn Student Assistance Fund, at L..PQuinn Elementary School, 294 Hosley Ave., Tupper Lake.

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

Douglas E. Blodgett, 81

Douglas Earl Blodgett, age 81, of Long Lake, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at Mercy Living Center, in Tupper Lake NY, following a long illness.

After high school he entered the Air Force and was stationed at Alconbury Air Force Base in England, where he met his wife Patricia. Following his most recent employment history of Oneida LTD Silversmiths, and NYE Ford, he and his wife Patricia retired to his favorite location in the Adirondacks.

Douglas’ hobbies included, hunting, fishing, and other outdoor endeavors. He was the founder of Big Brook Hunting Club in Hamilton County.

Douglas is survived by his wife Patricia Blodgett of Long Lake, his daughter Annice Smith and her husband Murray Smith and his son, Kendrick Blodgett and wife, Stacy Blodgett. He also leaves behind his adored grandchildren: Whitney Smith and her husband Victor, Hannah Smith and her fiancé Carson Ransford, Austin Blodgett and wife Mckay, granddaughter Hailey Blodgett and great grandson Nash Blodgett.

Surviving nieces and nephews include Judy Duval, Brian Nadeau, Wayne Nadeau, and Valerie Nadeau. He was preceded in death by his parents Kendrick and Dorothy Blodgett, his sister, Mary Lou Chellis, her son Roderick Nadeau, and beloved dogs.

The family of Douglas will be holding a graveside burial and celebration at Long Lake Cemetery at a later date. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Frary-Stuart Funeral Home, Tupper Lake.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to John Dylan Park, advancement office of Paul Smith's College. www.paulsmiths.edu/give/. Online condolences can be made at www.fraryfuneralhomes.com.

Roger "Luke" LaClair, 86

Roger "Luke" LaClair, 86, of Tupper Lake peacefully passed away at Mercy Living Center on November 11, 2020 with his loving family by his side.

Luke was born in Sutton, Vermont on March 4, 1934 to Roy and Winona (Niles) LaClair. After proudly serving in the US Marines from 1953-1956, he returned to Tupper Lake and after a short time opened what was known as "Luke's Mobil Station".

Aside from spending time with his family, he loved his hunting weekends at Buck-A-Year hunting Club, where he was a member for over 50 years. In the summer months, he enjoyed playing in the Tuesday Night Men's League at the Tupper Lake Golf Course.

He is survived by his wife, Louella, who he reacquainted with and married 53 years after their prom date.

He is also survived by his son Dean and his life partner Debbie Sharpe of Tupper Lake; his granddaughters, Rebecca Murphy and Sarah Filion; his grandson Maxwell; two great-grandchildren, Logan and Laila Murphy; and several nieces and nephews.

Aside from his parents, Luke was predeceased by his brother Neil and sister Barbara (LaClair) Pickering.

He was known for his honesty and loyalty to his many customers whom he considered family.

Rest in Peace, Luke

Services for Luke will take place at a later date. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Frary-Stuart Funeral Home, Tupper Lake.

Donations in Luke’s memory can be made to the Tupper Lake Volunteer Ambulance and Rescue Squad, 169 Main Street, Tupper Lake, NY 12986.

Online condolences can be made at www.fraryfuneralhomes.com

Imogene A. Barrett, 84

Imogene A. Barrett, 84, of 15 Church Street, Tupper Lake, peacefully went into eternal rest on Thursday, October 29, 2020 at Adirondack Medical Center in Saranac Lake.

Imogene was born on December 17, 1935 to John Wallace and Maude (Service) Wallace of Madrid N.Y. She was the youngest of six siblings and one stepbrother.

She lived on the family farm with her six siblings and half-brother until the age of five. With the premature passing of her mother, Imogene and younger siblings were placed for adoption.

She was adopted by Olive and Harry Chapman, of Parishville, N.Y. The family relocated to 6 Boyer Ave. in Tupper where Imogene attended local schools.

On February 27, 1954 Imogene was united in Holy Matrimony to Walter M. Barrett at St. Alphonsus Church with Betty Wilson and Howard Gaudet as witnesses. Rev Mgr. D.J. Brault performed the double ring ceremony.

Imogene and Walter were married for 54 years. Following the passing of her beloved husband Walter on July 12, 2011, Imogene moved to Don Smith's Apartments where she lived happily for nine years, surrounded by many friends who she came to love.

Imogene was known for her enduring faith, her quick wit, and wonderful sense of humor. She had a beautiful collection of crystals that she enjoyed sharing with others.

One of her greatest joys was being reunited with all her siblings later in life and being the director of the Tupper Lake Teen Center from 1976-1977 in which she was affectionately known as “Moose” by the teens.

She served on the Board of Directors for the Massawepie Boy Scout Camp for several years.

Imogene was a member of the National Humane Society and was an avid animal lover, owning many pets during her lifetime.

Imogene was part of the first graduating class for the Tupper lake Ambulance Corp in 1969. She received her emergency first aid technician certification 1970 and went on to serve 16 years, retiring from volunteer service as an EMT II in 1986.

She is predeceased by husband Walter Milson Barrett of Tupper Lake, her daughter Susan Barrett of Nebraska, her brothers John W., George, Charles and sisters Bessie, Dorothy, Florence, Thelma, and adopted brother Edward Chapman.

She is survived by Carol Barrett of Colton, Walter Barrett and wife Carole Duval-Barrett of Tupper Lake, Michael Barrett of Star Lake, and grandchildren Elizabeth Shields, Kansas, Joella Lombardo, Wisconsin, Patrick Barrett of Tupper Lake and Angela Baubella and Emily Chramosta, Nebraska.

She leaves behind too her great grandchildren, Landon, Brooklyn, Trinity, Rachel, AJ, Jayla, Bentley, Elvira and Owen.

A Christian Mass will be held on Friday, November 20 at 2p.m. at St. Alphonsus Church, followed by a graveside burial.

Alvin G. Cote, 89

Lifelong Tupper Lake resident, Alvin G. Cote, age 89, died October 29, 2020, after a brief illness.

A committal service was held at 11a.m. on Tuesday, November 3, 2020, at Frary-Stuart Funeral Home, 24 Cliff Ave, Tupper Lake.

He is survived by his son, Allen Cote and his partner, Ghislaine Striney; his daughter, Carolyn Cote Shea and her husband, David; his granddaughter, Aileen Cote; and his grandson, Patrick Cote. Alvin was predeceased by his wife, Marjorie J. Cote, in 2000.

Mr. Cote was born November 14, 1930, in Tupper Lake, the son of the late Joseph Eugene and Elizabeth (Elsie) M. Cote. Alvin graduated from Holy Ghost Academy in Tupper Lake in 1948.

He served as a caretaker for several Adirondack camps and estates throughout his life, starting his career with the estate of A. A. Low in Horseshoe, N.Y., known as Hitchins Park.

Alvin was a constant learner and avid reader. He loved to discuss his new found knowledge with all who were interested. He was a lifelong collector of Adirondack lore and artifacts. Alvin was something of a local historian, well versed in Tupper Lake and Adirondack region history.

Condolences may be sent to 7 Lindsay Ave., Tupper Lake, N.Y. 12986. In lieu of flowers, Alvin would have appreciated donations to the Adirondack History Museum, 7590 Court Street, P.O. Box 428, Elizabethtown, N.Y. 12932.

Online condolences may be made at www.fraryfuneralhomes.com

Richard Brady, 59

Richard Brady, age 59, of Indian Lake, passed away on October 29, 2020 at his home. Calling hours for

Richard were on Tuesday, November 3, 2020 at 2p.m. at Frary- Stuart Funeral Home. A burial took place at 3PM immediately following calling hours at St. Alphonsus Cemetery with Deacon James Ellis officiating. All services are under the care and direction of Frary-Stuart Funeral Home.

Richard was born on May 19, 1961, in Bronx, N.Y., son of George and Patricia Brady. He was admitted to Willowbrook in September 1962. Later he came to live at Sunmount where he made a true life and many friends and loved ones. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

Richard enjoyed going for rides, taking the bus, watching construction and just cuddling up for some attention.

Online condolences can be made at www.fraryfuneralhome.com

Donald Cole, 81

Donald “Papa” F. Cole, 81, of Tupper Lake, passed away peacefully on October 15, 2020 after fighting his illness of Parkinson’s and other complications at United Helpers in Canton, NY.

Born on August 17, 1939 in Long Lake, NY, he was the son of Herbert and Edith Rovetto Cole.

He graduated from Long Lake High School. While in school, he participated in the school band, sang in the choir, and was very active in the athletic department, playing softball, basketball and baseball.

Soon after, Donald joined the Air Force in 1959 and honorably served until retiring in 1963.

He met Jane Raymond and the two were married on August 19, 1967 at St. Alphonsus with Rev. LeDuc officiating. Together they raised Royce.

Donald became part of the Town of Tupper Lake Highway Department crew where he worked as a heavy machine operator for many years until retirement. Donald also worked part- time at LeRoy’s Auto in Tupper Lake detailing cars and moved to full-time after retirement from the highway department.

He is survived by his loving wife, Jane Cole; children, Royce Cole, and his wife Jessica, of Tupper Lake; Maureen Allen, and her husband Jeff, of Massena; Talbert McCorkle and his wife, Roni of Australia; one sister Thelma Drew; seven grandchildren Merrick Cole, Kinsley Cole, Clay Allen, Hannah Allen and Cole Allen. Stephanie McCorkle and John Ray McCorkle and his wife, Melissa and four great-grandchildren: John Ray III, Ella, David and Ruby.

He was predeceased by his parents and two sisters, Theresa Cole and Mae Richman.

Donald enjoyed going to camp, hunting, and spending time with his grandchildren. Don had the best sense of humor and doted on his son, Royce. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather.

A burial will take place on Saturday, October 24, 2020 at 1p.m. at St. Alphonsus Cemetery. A celebration of life will immediately follow at the Lakeview Lanes in Tupper Lake.

Donations in Donald’s memory can be made to the Tupper Lake River Pigs Baseball Team, payable to Keepers of the Diamond at P.O. Box 1033, Tupper Lake, NY 12986 or the VFW in Tupper Lake.

Services are under the care and direction of Fray-Stuart Funeral Home, Tupper Lake.

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

Barbara L. Casagrain, 92

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated for Barbara L. Casagrain, age 92, of Tupper Lake, on Saturday, October 17, 2020 at 10a.m. at St. Alphonsus Holy Name Parish with Rev. Douglas Decker officiating. The family greeted guests and friends from 9a.m. until the time of the Mass in the vestibule of the Church. Burial followed the Mass in Holy Name Cemetery.

Mrs. Casagrain went to rest with the angels on Wednesday, October 14, 2020. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Frary-Stuart Funeral Home of Tupper Lake.

She is survived by her sister, Muriel Beaudette, of Tupper Lake; her nephews, Vaughn Casagrain and his wife, Mary, Gary Casagrain and his wife, Barb, of Tupper Lake; and many other nieces, nephews, and cousins. She is predeceased by her husband, Vernon Casagrain and her parents, Charles and Bertha Laramee.

Barbara was born on October 27, 1927, in Tupper Lake, the daughter of Charles and Bertha Hodges Laramee. She graduated from Tupper Lake High School in 1946.

Barbara married Vernon Casagrain on May 1, 1948 at Holy Name Church. She worked for the Oval Wood Dish Company for over 44 years before retiring in 1991. She later volunteered for Franklin County Head Start of JCEO as a foster grandparent from 2005 to 2015.

She loved to travel with her sisters and had a fondness for all animals especially cats. She also loved cartoons, big band and country western music, the arts, and spending time with her family. For those who knew her best she loved “coffee” and she once said, “I love coffee so much I wish I could bathe in it!” To celebrate her life we toast in her memory “good to the last drop!”

Donations in her memory may be made to Tri-Lakes SPCA, 255 George Lapan Memorial Highway, Saranac Lake, NY 12983.

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

Karen Lee Coffman, 74

Karen Lee Coffman, 74, of Tupper Lake, passed away October 18, 2020 at her house surrounded by family. Visitation will be held at Frary- Stuart Funeral Home in Tupper Lake, Sunday October 25, 2020 from 1-3p.m. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Frary- Stuart Funeral Home.

Karen was born September 30, 1946 in Tupper Lake to Raymond LaFave and Beatrice Mary Mae King. Karen graduated from Tupper Lake High School in 1964. She opened Rebels Video in uptown Tupper Lake where she worked for years. Karen enjoyed knitting, crochet, gathering with friends for coffee, and bingo. Karen loved coloring pictures for her walls.

Karen is survived by her ex-husband Matthew Haywood Sr.; two sons, Danny Mecklenburg II and Matthew Haywood Jr.; three daughters, Jackie Lynn Denny, Kelly Mecklenburg, and Angela Jean Haywood; two brothers, Bruce and Randy LaFave; sister Wendy LaFave; many grandchildren and great- grandchildren; and her cat Gizzy.

Karen is pre-deceased by her parents Raymond and Beatrice LaFave; son Darrell Mecklenburg; and her brother Gene “Barrel” LaFave.

Karen was loved by many. The family would like to thank Tiger for her help the last year in taking care of Karen. “We love you, Tiger.” Donations can be made in Karen’s name to the American Cancer Society.

Dorothy Seafuse

Dorothy Francis (LaFountain) Seafuse, passed away peacefully with her daughter, Kelie and son-in-law, Ray by her side on October 7, 2020.

She was born to Ethel Clement and Francis LaFountain on April 30, 1941. Francis was killed in action during World War II. Ethel later married Joseph Lawrence and he raised Dorothy as his own.

A graveside service will be held at Saint Alphonsus Cemetery on Saturday, October 24 at 11a.m. Services are under the care and direction of Frary-Stuart Funeral Home, Tupper Lake.

She is survived by her son, Lawrence Rolley, his wife, Juliette and their sons, Joseph and Eddie and also her daughter, Kelie (Seafuse) Rust, her husband, Ray and their children Emily, Bradley, Cecilee. She also has two great grandchildren, Landon and Ray.

She is also survived by her sisters, Lynn (Lawrence) Bly and Deborah Lawrence and many nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. Dorothy was predeceased by her granddaughter, Tessa Rae Rust, and her parents.

Dorothy attended Holy Ghost Academy and graduated in 1959. She then went on to the Utica School of Commerce. She worked at the dress factory in Tupper Lake then at Sunmount DDSO as a Developmental Aid and in her later years she was a caregiver for the elderly.

She was an avid reader, loved to crochet and bake sweet treats for her family. Her Christmas breakfast was fantastic!

She also enjoyed a great cup of coffee with her closest friend, Connie Pickering.

In the words of her son, Larry, “There are many things I wanted to say but the one thing that keeps coming back to me is that Mom was always there. Always. It didn’t matter if she was busy, tired or not feeling well. Nothing we said went unheard or forgotten. You could be in a store with her in June and say you like something and that something you’d forgotten about would be under the tree at Christmas. The love she had for her family and close friends was the driving force of her life, and anything she could do for us was her greatest pleasure. She was the most giving, caring person I know. Mom was always there, and now she isn’t. We can rejoice that she is at peace with our Lord, and that the void left by her passing is filled by a piece of her in the hearts of those that knew and loved her.”

Friends and family wishing to make donations in Dorothy ‘s memory can be made to Tupper Lake Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 901, Tupper Lake, 12986 or The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation online at www.cff.org or mailed to The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation 4550 Montgomery Ave., Suite 1100 N, Bethesda, MD 20814.

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

David Klossner

Surrounded by the love of his family, David Patrick Klossner entered eternal life on September, 26th, 2020. Taken from this world far too soon by pancreatic cancer, his light, love and presence will be missed by many. A true family man, David's legacy lives on through his wife, children, and grandchildren, as well as extended family and friends.

Born on July 3, 1961, in Rome, New York, David was the son of Geraldine and Reynold Klossner and grew up in Tupper Lake.

David was an all-star athlete in high school football, went on to play collegiate football at Northwestern Oklahoma University, along with several years with the Watertown Red & Black semi-professional team. During training camp for the Houston Oilers, David experienced a knee injury thus ending his professional football endeavors. David also spent several years as a competitive powerlifter and coach in upstate New York.

Like his father, David was a skilled and talented craftsman, carpenter, and mason, evidenced by everything he did personally and professionally.

David began his career in corrections at the Texas State Prison, then in 1990 he started working at the Federal Corrections Institute (FCI) in Ray Brook, New York.

In 1994, Dave (and his three children from a previous marriage) met his wife, Katie, and shortly after transferred to FCI in Englewood, Colorado. Katie and David were married on December 31, 1996, in Lake Placid.

David and family lived in Castle Rock, Colorado, from 1995 to2012, where David was very active in the community with Castle Rock Players, and as a football coach (Dolphin Youth Football Association, CRFD vs. CRPD Turkey Bowl fundraiser, and Douglas County High School).

After 21 years, multiple career awards, and life-long friendships, David retired from FCI. In 2012, David and family moved to Commerce Township, Michigan, where he discovered a new career passion as a facility director for various senior living communities.

In early 2018, Dave’s dream of having a cabin on the lake came true. He spent as much time as possible fishing, kayaking, swimming, and enjoying lake life with family and friends. In the summer of 2019, David and family returned to Castle Rock, Colorado, to be closer to his son, better medical support, and their church family.

David is survived by his wife, Katie, and youngest daughter, Ellie Klossner, of Castle Rock, CO; his oldest daughter Micah Klossner Bartocha (Tony) of Edwards, N.Y.; his son Dakota Klossner (Christina) of Fruita, CO; his daughter-in-law Tanya Klossner of Hokes Bluff, AL; his 'Italian daughter' (exchange student) Giulia Orlando of Rome, Italy; his mother, Geraldine Klossner of Tupper Lake; his siblings, Rey Klossner of Gatesville, TX, Reggie Klossner (Becky) of Hilton Head, SC, Deborah Klossner of Canastota, NY, Robert Klossner (Beckie) of Constantia, NY, Lauri Dukette (David), Dennis Klossner (Tracy), and Chris Klossner (Erin) of Tupper Lake; six beautiful grandchildren, many loving nieces and nephews, and other family relatives. David was truly blessed with so many good friends everywhere he lived or worked, especially close family friends Chuck and Cheryl Voyles (of Lone Jack, MO).

David was preceded in death by his son, Logan Klossner, his father Reynold Klossner, his siblings Sandra and Daniel Klossner, his in-laws Bob and Bobbie Damp, and his ex-wife Jerri Lynn Roots.

With the current COVID travel restrictions for New York State, the Tupper Lake service will now be held at a later date. There will be a memorial service at New Hope Presbyterian Church in Castle Rock, CO, on Saturday, November 7, 2020 at 2pm. In addition, a celebration of Dave’s life will be held at his beloved lake cabin in Michigan in spring/summer 2021.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to a college fund for David’s youngest, Ellie: http://bit.ly/dklossner

Graveside service held: Ronald T. Hamernick

Ronald T. Hamernick of Dunkirk, N.Y., son of Chester and Violet (Cardinal) Hamernick, who passed away February 26, 2020 was interred at St. Alphonsus Cemetery on Friday, October 2, 2020 with Deacon James T. Ellis officiating for the graveside service. His Sister, Donna Allen gave the eulogy.

Elizabeth MacAleese Fuller, 91

Elizabeth MacAleese Fuller, age 91, of Tupper Lake, passed away on September 22, 2020 at Mercy Living Center. There will be no calling hours or funeral as per her wishes. A burial service will take place on at Holy Name Cemetery at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Frary- Stuart Funeral Home, Tupper Lake.

Elizabeth was born on December 2, 1928 in Cranberry Lake, daughter of George and Katharine Simonds MacAleese. Elizabeth attended Tupper Lake Central School.

After graduation, she attended business school in Rochester NY. Upon returning to Tupper Lake, she married Lawrence Fuller of this community. She was a secretary to the Superintendent of Schools in Tupper Lake for many years. During retirement her and her husband Lawrence enjoyed spending time with their grandchildren.

Elizabeth is survived by her son Robert Fuller, his wife Kathy, of Tupper Lake, and her daughter Katherine Badolato and husband Robert of Syracuse N.Y.; sister June Zande; grandchildren, Nicholas and his wife Melissa Badaloto, Angela Stivers and husband Jeff. Jason Fuller and his wife Brianna, and Kyle Fuller and his wife Joanna; great grandchildren: Eva, Colton, Chase, Brandon, Jade, Ian and Skyler; and many nieces and nephews.

Elizabeth enjoyed watching sports and reading.

Donations in Elizabeth’s memory can be made to Tupper Lake Volunteer Ambulance and Emergency at 169 Main Street, Tupper Lake, NY 12986.

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

Dorothy Mae Eggsware-Hakes, 85

Dorothy Mae Eggsware-Hakes, age 85, of Rutherfordton, NC and formerly of Tupper Lake, passed away on September 23, 2020 at the Mission Hospital in North Carolina. A celebration of her life will be held on a later date at the convenience of her family.

Dorothy was the oldest of seven children born to Sarah Elsie LaCeseraia and Walter Roy Eggsware in their home in Titus, N.Y. on June 1, 1935. When she was seven years old, her family moved to Childwold, where she attended the one room school house. Dorothy continued onto Tupper Lake High School excelling in her studies and joined the girls’ basketball team.

Dorothy married John Clifford LaPlante and the two built a home in Childwold and raised three children. She was a wonderful homemaker. She gardened, baked and was a meticulous seamstress, making clothes for herself and her family. She worked various jobs, cooking at Dumas’ Restaurant and being a cashier at the Grand Union Grocery Store. Eventually she and John purchased and ran the Bartlett Pair Motel.

After their marriage ended in divorce, she remarried Loren Hakes and moved to Massawepie. She continued her education taking college courses at North County Community College studying psychology.

In 1978 she moved to Tupper Lake and she took a job at Sunmount working with profoundly mentally and physically handicapped patients. She genuinely enjoyed caring for those who needed so much love and nursing care. She especially liked working on the unit with the younger patients, some as young as five. On a few occasions, she had even taken them home giving them a special day out.

She worked there for seventeen years until her retirement.

Dorothy loved the quietness of the Adirondack mountains, the rivers and the fresh air. She would walk almost daily, even in the rain. She enjoyed hiking mountains, fishing and canoeing down the Raquette River. During our long winter months she enjoyed snowmobiling, cross country and downhill skiing.

The time spent with her grandchildren were truly the happiest moments in her life. She became a huge part of their lives. Watching them grow, graduating from high school and college. Dorothy had fond memories of teaching them how to drive, celebrating their weddings, and numerous other memorable events. She even got to meet and hug a few of her great grandchildren.

Dorothy fought a very long and arduous battle with dementia. However, as much as she fought, her lungs succumbed to the world’s newest virus, Covid-19.

Dorothy is survived by her three children: Joanne Sparks, David LaPlante and Kathryn (Bill) Amell, ten grandchildren: Derrick (Katie) Olds, Kris Olds, Jennifer Sparks, David LaPlante, Linda Grijalva, Jennifer LaPlante, Joseph LaPlante, Jeremy (Gabrielle) Amell, Tyler Amell and Kristen (Jared) Churco, and 14 great-grandchildren, as well as two sisters: Joan Williams and Beverly Richey.

Dorothy was predeceased by her parents, son in law- John Sparks II, three brothers- Robert Eggsware, Richard Eggsware, Kenneth Eggsware, and one sister, Marjorie Lewis.

Richard Earl Riley Sr., 72

Richard Earl Riley Sr., 72, left our world peacefully on Friday, Sept. 18, 2020, with his loving family by his side. There will be no calling hours. A graveside service with military honors will be held on October 2, 2020, at 1p.m. at Gale Cemetery with Rick Wilburn officiating. Services are under the care and direction of Frary-Stuart Funeral Home, Tupper Lake.

He was born in Saranac Lake on Oct. 31, 1947 to Helen and Howard Riley and attended the local schools. The family was active in the Catholic church and Richard was an altar boy. He graduated Saranac Lake High School in 1965 and attended college at Canton ATC before enlisting in the U.S. Army, where he served from April 1966 to April 1969.

He worked in Burlington, Vermont from June 1969 to September 1971 before enlisting in the U.S. Army once again. He made the Army a career and retired on Jan. 1, 1989. Upon his retirement from the Army, Richard worked for Sunmount DDSO for nine years. Many will remember him as the CSEA union president.

While in the Army, Richard served in Vietnam. He worked for the Department of Nuclear, Chemical and Biological Warfare as well as being a paratrooper instructor. He received many medals and awards during his service. He would tell you that he was on one of the last planes to leave when they “closed the doors,” which should not be surprising to anyone who knew him. He was always the “first one in” and the “last one out.” He feared nothing and made sure that the job was done right.

At the time of his death, he was the chief of the Piercefield Fire Company and a first responder.

Richard leaves behind his wife, Carrie; four sons: Chai of Florida, Steven of Missouri, Michael of Utah and Richard Jr. of Tupper Lake; two stepdaughters: Tiffany Wolf of Colorado and Brittany Proulx of Tupper Lake; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Donations in Richard’s memory may be made to the Piercefield Fire Company, 34 Waller St., Piercefield, NY 12973.

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

Dale Laramee, 81

Dale R. Laramee, 81, of 2100 Kings Highway, Port Charlotte, Florida died Monday, September 7, 2020 after a brief illness. 

He was born December 1, 1938 in Tupper Lake, the son of the late Francis and Laura (Boyer) Laramee. He is predeceased by his wife of 33 years, Connie (Dodd) Laramee.

Dale graduated Tupper Lake High School in 1957, and proudly wore his class ring throughout his life. 

He joined the Army in 1958 and served in Korea with the 2nd Armored Division Hell on Wheels. 

He worked at Pratt & Whitney in East Hartford, CT for over 30 years, retiring in 1997 to care for his wife.

He enjoyed many sports, bowling and table tennis being his favorites.  In his retirement, he found shuffle board and won several tournaments.  He loved to play cards and listen to music.

He is survived by his brother, Ronald Laramee of Piercefield; his sister Arlene (Laramee) Northrop of Baldwinsville, N.Y.; his son, Darrin Laramee of Waterford, CT; three daughters: Gail and husband Steve Hooper of Gales Ferry, CT; Deborah and husband David Infante of Westerly, RI; and Leigh Ann Laramee and husband Nicola Ragozzino of Milan, Italy; seven grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

A memorial mass will be held October 2, 2020 at St. Alphonsus Holy Name of Jesus Parish at 40 Marion Street, Tupper Lake. 

Michael A. Graham,70

Now there is a bit less music, laughter, tall tales, some true, and good times because of the lost of a really great guy!

Michael (Mike) Arthur Graham, 70, passed away quietly in his home in Mesa, Arizona on Sunday, September 13, 2020. He will be buried next to his wife, Sandra at Green Acres Cemetery in Scottsdale, Arizona on Friday, September 25, 2020. A celebration of life memorial is planned for Saturday, May 15, 2021 COVID permitting.

Michael was born to Arthur and Joan (Martin) Graham of Tupper Lake on May 18, 1950. He was one of the founding members of the local rock and roll band, “The Penthouse Sweet”, with other teenage boys from town. In a flash they became wildly popular in the town, the nearby communities, and in Northern New York.

“The Penthouse Sweet” played danceable jazzy rock and roll music popular in the day. “The Sweet” did not bring rock and roll to Tupper and the Adirondacks but they exploded it onto the scene. “The Sweet”, Michael, and other boys in the band gained instantaneous popularity. In the blink of an eye Michael went from being “out,” not being in the “in crowd”, The Jocks and flashing unruly kids in the State Theater with a flashlight to loads of back-talking to becoming one of the coolest kids in town as one of the front men for “The Sweet” on stage.

It can be strongly argued that “The Penthouse Sweet” was the most popular thing to ever happen to Tupper Lake even more so than Big Tupper Ski Area. Their popularity happened so more quickly and encapsulated almost every teenager and young adult, and yes, some adults too from town and beyond. With all of these large active gatherings of young people, even some with the availability of alcohol, it is remarkably difficult to think of any conflicts that attracted law enforcement.

Even last-minute band performances were well attended by a few hundred kids and were held at the teen center, “The Penthouse Sweet”, of which Michael was the proprietor.

Michael enlisted in the United States Air Force in the spring of 1970 and was stationed at the Davis Monthan Air Force Base, in Tucson Arizona, as a Ballistic Missile Analyst Technician.

He fell in love with the Arizona climate during his service years and moved to Mesa, Arizona where he resided for the past 47 years. He married Sandra Denise Force on February 14, 1988. Sandra died of breast cancer in April 1993. Although Michael never re-married, he enjoyed sharing his life with long-time partner, Carol Murphy (Gilbert, AZ) for the past 26 years.

Michael loved making music and camping on “the property” near Pinedale in the Mogollon Rim of Arizona. He also loved his time in the band and talking about “the good old days.” Michael’s knowledge of television and music trivia was legendary.

A great many people will remember Michael as the happy-go-lucky friend, with an infectious laugh, who always enjoyed meeting friends, old and new. He would effortlessly gather everyone near him, make a plan, and have another GOOD time.

Mike, how can we ever say thank you enough? We raise a cold brewski to you, our dearest friend!

Chuckoo, perform your magic up in Heaven and you will make it a happier place.

-submitted by Patrick M. Quinn

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