Stephen Edward Smith, 79
Stephen Edward Smith, 79 years old of Keene, N.Y. left this world peacefully on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at The Mercy Living Center in Tupper Lake.
Steve was born to Napoleon “Buck” Smith (a.k.a. the Old Man which he fondly called his Dad) and Anita LeClair Smith on July 30, 1941.
He grew up in Keene surrounded by many relatives in The Little House on the Gilmore Hill Road.
After high school he joined The United States Army to serve our country proudly.
Steve enjoyed a wide array of trades and hobbies including auto mechanics, auto body, carpentry, masonry, gardening, maple syrup production, and berry harvesting. He was pretty much a jack of all trades, master of everything. Just ask him.
Steve was also an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting and fishing in The Adirondack Mountains. He was a great story teller for those who didn’t know this and was quite the comedian. He loved helping people and most would say “Steve would give you the shirt off his back, if you needed it, but not the hat off his head”. This was very true about Steve.
One of Steve’s favorite things to do was play horseshoes with his uncles and cousins on the back hill or share a conversation over a cold beer in hand (his hands were the size of Bear Paws by the way).
Steve is pre-deceased by his loving and patient wife Ada Hare Smith, his parents, “The Old Man” and Anita Leclair Smith, his beautiful sisters Shirley Dixon and Gracelyn Murphy. He was also pre-deceased by his brother in law Patrick Murphy, his brother Tarry Wilcox and infant brother “Scottie” Smith who went to heaven when his Mom Anita passed away while pregnant with her fifth child and by his most cherished companion, Remington, a beagle that never left his side.
Steve is survived by his sisters Martha “Marti” Hadley and her husband Leigh of Saranac Lake, Anita Smith of Savannah, Georgia, Kristy McKoy and her husband Curtis of Raleigh North Carolina, brother Travis Smith of Westport, N.Y., brother in law Richard Dixon of Lake Placid and sister in law Anita Wilcox of Lewis
Steve loved and adored all his children: Michelle Smith and her companion James Howerton from Harkness N.Y., Michael Smith from Upper Jay N.Y., Matt Smith of Lake Placid, Mark Smith and his wife Lisa of Keene, Mitch Smith of Syracuse N.Y., Melvin Smith of Keene and Mary Smith of Lake Placid.. All seven of Steve’s children have the initials M.M.S. How creative is that. Steve has twelve nieces and nephews along with numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren which make for a large family to say the least.
Funeral arrangements are being made by the children through Heald’s Funeral Home in Elizabethtown, N.Y. A memorial service will be announced at a later date where Steve and his loving wife Ada who passed away last year. They are together once again.
In lieu of flowers, please find it in your heart to make donations to The North Country SPCA in Elizabethtown NY. Steve loved his dogs and would have wanted it that way. Rest in Peace Steve. Light a candle in his honor or to leave an online condolence please visit: www.healdfuneralhomeinc.com
Lynn M. Hurteau, 61
Lynn M. Hurteau, age 61, passed on Wednesday, March 17, 2021, at Adirondack Medical Center in Saranac Lake. . A burial will take place at a later date in Stevens Cemetery, Skerry, NY, at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Frary-Stuart Funeral Home, Tupper Lake, NY.
Lynn is survived by her wife, Mary Ellen Lafratta Hurteau of almost 10 years; three step-children, John (Courtney) Maloney, Matthew (Jackie) Maloney, and Daniel Maloney II; two grandchildren, Ryon and Zoey; her three brothers; Wayne (Nami) Hurteau, Terry Hurteau, and Michael Hurteau; her nephew, Peter Hurteau; niece, Lisa (Joe) Keegan; five great- nieces and nephews, Jeffery K. Hurteau, Allen Hurteau, Nikaio Thomashow, Kenya Lovill, and Ryan Mulcany. Mrs. Hurteau was predeceased by her parents, Milton and Ginnie Hurteau and a nephew, Jeffery A. Hurteau.
Lynn was born on September 3, 1959, in Tupper Lake, the daughter of the late Milton James Hurteau and Virginia June Marshall.
Lynn married her wife, Mary Ellen Lafratta, on November 6, 2001 in Tupper Lake. She worked as a supervisor of NY OPWDD at Wassaic Development Center in Wassaic, N.Y.
Lynn enjoyed carpentry, playing the guitar, volunteering for the Tupper Lake Rescue Squad, being a Special Olympics Coach, being an avid bowler, softball player/ coach, and her love of dogs.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to the Potsdam Humane Society at 17 Madrid Ave, Potsdam, NY 13617.
Online condolences may be made at www.fraryfuneralhomes.com.
Nonia Marie Gilbert, 95
Nonia Marie Gilbert, age 95, passed away early morning on Tuesday, March 16, 2021, at Mercy Living Center in Tupper Lake. Visitation will be held at Frary- Stuart Funeral Home in Tupper Lake on Friday, March 26, 2021 from noon to 2p.m.. A funeral mass will follow at St. Alphonsus Church at 2:30p.m Internment will take place in the Spring at St. Alphonsus Cemetery. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Frary-Stuart Funeral Home.
She is survived by her three daughters; Carolyn Gilbert of Glendale, CA, Michele Richardson of Tupper Lake, NY, and Judith Baker of Ogdensburg, NY; four grandchildren, Clyde Thomas, Paul Baker, Amy Foote, and Cassandra Richardson; seven great grandchildren; and four great- great- grandchildren. She was predeceased by her former husband, Paul Gilbert, her children, Maryellen Gilbert and Steven Gilbert; and her siblings, Goldie Haskins, Elsie Akins, Opal Meredith, Edith Brown, Elma Thompson, and Edmund Ketchum.
Nonia was born on August 10, 1925, in Augusta, Illinois the daughter of the late William Jacob Ketchum and Naomi Moss Ketchum.
She graduated from Augusta Community High School in 1943. Mrs. Gilbert married Paul Gilbert on April 19, 1947 in Ogdensburg, NY.
She owned Gilbert Print Shop in Flackville, N.Y. with her husband. She did private home health care after closing the print shop and later volunteered as a foster grandmother at the local elementary school, LP Quinn School.
Nonia enjoyed being a master baker, gardening, being an avid reader, playing cards, being a social butterfly as well as traveling with family. She served at St. Phillips & James Alter Society in Lisbon, NY. Mrs. Gilbert had a love of cardinals, collecting many different items.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Mrs. Gilbert’s name to the Alzheimer’s Association at 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601.
Online condolences may be made at www.fraryfuneralshomes.com.
Phillip J. Paquet, 74
Phillip J. Paquet, age 74, passed away on Friday, March 19, 2021 at St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center in Utica, New York. He previously resided at Oneida Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing in Utica, NY.
Burial will be held in the spring at St. Alphonsus Cemetery in Tupper Lake. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Frary-Stuart Funeral Home, Tupper Lake.
He is survived by his sister, Christina Paquet, of Tupper Lake. He is predeceased by his father, Leonard Paquet in 1978; his mother, Nora Paquet in 2006; and his sister, Catherina Paquet on March 17, 2020.
Phillip was born on March 20, 1946, in Tupper Lake, the son of Leonard and Nora Schoiers Paquet. He graduated from Tupper Lake Central School and worked for St. Lawrence NYSARC in Ogdensburg, NY.
Donations in his memory may be made to the Tri-Lakes Humane Society, 255 George Lapan Memorial Hwy, Saranac Lake, NY 12983.
Condolences may be made online at www.fraryfuneralhomes.com.
William “Woody” Crouse, 92
A Funeral Mass for William “Woody” Crouse, age 92, of Tupper Lake, was held on Monday, March 15, 2021 at 1p.m. at St. Alphonsus Holy Name Church with Rev. Douglas Decker officiating. Calling hours were held on Monday, March 15, 2021 from 10a.m. to 12:30p.m. at Frary-Stuart Funeral Home.
Mr. Crouse passed away on Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at Adirondack Medical Center, Saranac Lake.
William was born on August 23, 1928, in Syracuse, New York, the son of Lawrence Peter and Rose Elizabeth Lawson Crouse. He graduated from Christian Brothers Academy in 1946.
He was a Boy Scout at a young age and achieved Eagle Scout status. He enlisted in the Navy where he was a radio technician and served in the Korean War before being discharged in 1953.
Using the GI Bill, he enrolled at SUNY Oswego and graduated with a Bachelor’s in Industrial Arts.
William married Elena Sartor in 1956 in Syracuse, N.Y. They then moved to Tupper Lake in 1957 where he started as an industrial arts teacher at Tupper Lake Central School District where he worked for 26 years before retiring in 1983.
Another accomplishment Woody was proud of was attaining his Amateur Radio (ham radio) license. After retirement, he began building Adirondack Guide Boats, building 17 guide boats in total.
In 1986, he travelled to Ireland and spent six months building a boat at the County Cork Mallow Castle.
Later on in his life he wrote and published two books: The Navy Way (A Memoir) and Why I Hate English (An Anthology of Idioms, Slangs and North County Sayings).
Some of the hobbies that he enjoyed in life were fishing, hunting, tying flies, and building Adirondack furniture.
He belonged to the Moose Lodge for 50 years and the Big Simond Hunting Club for over 60 years. He was a member of the VFW and took part of many Korean War Veteran’s Reunions including the 50th anniversary reunion. He was also an avid parishioner of St. Alphonsus Church in Tupper Lake.
There was nothing that Bill cherished more than his family. He is survived by his three children, Patrick Crouse and his wife, Sheila, of Piseco, N.Y., Thomas Crouse, of Tupper Lake, and Linda Farnsworth and her husband, Steve, of Tupper Lake. He is also survived by fourteen grandchildren: Emma, Abby, Anna, Emmy, Tessa, Amanda, Brenna, Victoria, Jonathan, Kristopher, Thomas, Liza, Gwen and Matthew; thirteen great-grandchildren; his brother, Henry Crouse and his wife, Barbara, of Syracuse, N.Y.; his sister, Mary McKinley and her husband, Richard, of Vestal, N.Y.; a dear friend, Deborah Roberts and several cousins, nieces, and nephews. He is predeceased by his parents and his brother, Peter Crouse.
Donations in his memory can be made to the Honor Flight Program, Box L-4016, Columbus, OH 43260- 4016 and the Tupper Lake Rescue Squad, 169 Main St, Tupper Lake, NY 12986.
Condolences may be made online at www.fraryfuneralhomes.com.
Shirley Godin, 77
A Funeral Mass for Shirley Godin, age 77, of Tupper Lake will be held on Saturday, March 20, 2021 at 12p.m. with Rev. Douglas Decker officiating. Calling hours will be held on Saturday, March 20, 2021 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Frary-Stuart Funeral Home, Tupper Lake.
Mrs. Godin passed away on Friday night, March 12, 2021 at home surrounded by her loving family.
She is survived by her two children, Ricky Godin and his companion, Barbara Loewen, of Tupper Lake, N.Y. and Lorrie Plumley, of Tupper Lake; one grandchild, Noah Plumley, of Tupper Lake; two sisters, Genevieve Simpson, of Tonawanda, N.Y. and Rosemarie Morrow, of Tupper Lake; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. S
She was predeceased by her husband, Ronald Godin; her sister, Nancy Degone; and two brothers, Robert and Raymond Degone.
Shirley was born on August 31, 1943 in Malone, N.Y., the daughter of Leon and Edna LaBarge Degone. She graduated from Tupper Lake Central School in 1961.
She married Ronald Godin on August 27, 1966 at Holy Name Church. Shirley retired in 2005 after working in The Connection at Sunmount DDSO for 30 years.
She enjoyed going to church, playing bingo, and going to the Akwesasne Mohawk Casino. She also enjoyed camping with family and taking care of her grandson.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to High Peaks Hospice, 19 Church St., Saranac Lake, NY 12983 or American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22478, Oklahoma City, OK 73123.
Condolences can be made online at www.fraryfuneralhomes.com.
Doris Rose Barkley, 98
A funeral service for Doris Rose Barkley, age 98, will be held Thursday, March 18, 2021, at 4p.m., with Deacon Jim Ellis officiating, at Frary-Stuart Funeral Home. Calling Hours will be held prior to the funeral from 2-4 pm.
Doris passed away Thursday, March 11, 2021, at Mercy Living Center in Tupper Lake. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Frary-Stuart Funeral Home, Tupper Lake, NY.
Doris is survived by her three daughters; Marilyn Benware of Tupper Lake, Susan Burner and her husband Joseph of Huber Heights, Ohio, and Linda Kasper-Varden and her husband Norman of Tupper Lake. Doris is also survived by her five grandchildren, Michele Cupp and Andrew, Michael Kasper and wife Keesha, Jennifer Kasper-Mullikin, Derek Kasper and partner Tom Donroe, and William Kasper; and by her great grandchildren- A.J. Cupp, Samantha and Steve Stopka, Jacob Cupp, Connor Cupp, Hunter Cupp, Keira Rose Methot, Kiya Mullikin, Reese Kasper, and Dillan Kasper; and many foster grandchildren. She also leaves a number of loved nieces and nephews.
Doris was predeceased by her husband Murlin Barkley and her daughter Donna Barkley.
Mrs. Barkley was born on February 18, 1923, in Utica, N.Y., to the late Harry Spencer Clark and Florence White.
Doris graduated from Whitesboro High in 1940 and later attended Utica School Commerce. She worked as a nursing assistant at St. Luke’s Hospital in Utica.
She was a proud member of the East Star Chapter in Tupper Lake, N.Y. She married Murlin Barkley on February 27th, 1943 in Troy, NY. She enjoyed working with children.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association at 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601.
Online condolences may be made at www.fraryfuneralhomes.com.
Catherine Ann Richardson
Funeral Services for Catherine Ann Richardson, age 72, of Tupper Lake, were held on Monday, March 8, 2021, at 4p.m. at Frary-Stuart Funeral Home with the Rev. Deacon James Ellis officiating. Calling hours were from 2p.m. until the time of the funeral. Mrs. Richardson passed away unexpectedly at her home on March 1, 2021.
She is survived by her husband, Fred of 53 years; her two children, Lori Richardson and James Richardson and his wife, Tammy, both of Tupper Lake; her sisters, Paula Bresett of Ogdensburg, Donna Morkis and her husband, Allen, of Lisbon, Sue Miller and her husband, Steven, of Waddington, Patty Bell of Ogdensburg, and Tina Denny and her husband, Greg, of Ogdensburg; two granddaughters, Madelyn and Leah and a close friend, Margaret Benware.
Catherine was born on July 27, 1948, in Ogdensburg, N.Y., the daughter of James “Doug” and Elizabeth Bean LeFever.
She attended St. Mary’s Academy and graduated from Ogdensburg Free Academy in 1965.
She married Frederick Richardson on August 24, 1968 at St. Mary’s Cathedral in Ogdensburg, with Rev. Joseph Bailey officiating.
She graduated from SUNY Utica with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration. She started working at the St. Lawrence Psychiatric Center in Ogdensburg in 1967 as a secretary. In 1988, she transferred to Sunmount DDSO in Tupper Lake and became the Director of Medical Records and Quality Assurance before retiring in July of 2003.
She enjoyed playing bingo and crocheting.
Donations in her memory can be made to the American Heart Association and can be mailed to 2 S Clinton St #305, Syracuse, NY 13202.
Online condolences may be made at www.fraryfuneralhomes.com.
Alphonse Joseph Breault
Alphonse Joseph Breault passed away at Mercy Living Center on Saturday, March 6, 2021 where he had resided for the past six years. Per his request, there will be no calling hours. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Frary-Stuart Funeral Home, Tupper Lake.
Alphonse is survived by all seven children; Denise Roy of Allen, MS, Suzeann Jones of Deltona, Florida,, Lynn Bell of Waterboro, ME, Roger Breault of Tupper Lake, Ann Marie Furnia of Tupper Lake, Rene "Bernie" Breault of Heuvelton and Ray Breault of Mt. View, N.Y. He is also survived by nine grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.
He was born June 23, 1924 in Notre-Dame-des-Bois, Quebec, Canada, the son of Joseph and Ellen Carrier Breault, the oldest of thirteen children. Alphonse moved to the United States and received citizenship at 18 years of age. He worked in many lumber camps throughout New England and Quebec in his younger years.
Alphonse married his wife, Jeannine Beaudoin of 64 years in Biddeford, Maine and raised a family of seven children. Alphonse and his family lived in Tupper Lake from 1953 until his retirement in 1987 when he and Jeannine moved to Zephyrhills, Fl. They lived in Florida until the passing of his wife in 2011.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and socializing with friends.
Donations in his memory may be made to Tupper Lake Food Panty, 179 Demars Blvd #2, Tupper Lake, NY 12986.
Condolences can be made online at www.fraryfuneralhomes.com.
Joanne Edith Dechene, 79
Joanne Edith Dechene, 79, of Tupper Lake passed away peacefully on Friday, March 5, 2021 at her home.
She was born in Tupper Lake, moved to Long Island, N.Y. during her early years, and returned to Tupper Lake with her mother Mercile and brother Leonard, at the age of 16 after the loss of her father, Leonard Young.
Joanne attended Holy Ghost Academy and graduated in 1959. Shortly thereafter she met the love of her life, Robbie Dechene, who she married in 1960 at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church.
Joanne and Robbie were married 60 years. They had three children, David Jr., Patti and John, four grandchildren Kelan, Michael, Quinn and Alyssa and one great grandchild Will.
Joanne cherished her time with her family, especially the grandchildren. Her grandchildren loved spending their summers and holidays with their “Grammie.”
Joanne’s first job was with the Sunshine Store, the local hardware store, but what most people know her for was her loving care of children of Tupper Lake and surrounding areas. Joanne provided child care for a number of children until her retirement in 1994. The children she cared for, now adults with families of their own, to this day talk about their time at Joanne’s, and no matter the holiday or any regular day, stopped by with gifts or just to say hi.
Joanne was also a wonderful cook and enjoyed making special treats for her grandchildren like her chocolate cake with cherry, marshmallow and chocolate drizzle topping. Her evenings consisted of completing crossword puzzles and taking her chances on scratch-off tickets.
She is preceded in death by her father, Leonard Young; her mother Mercile Forkey, and step-father Carlin Forkey; and her brother Leonard Young.
Joanne is survived by her husband, David (Robbie) Dechene of Tupper Lake, her son David Dechene, Jr. of Tupper Lake, her daughter Patti Roddy and spouse Kieran Roddy of Syracuse, N.Y., son John Dechene and spouse Eva Dechene of Lockhart, TX; grandsons Kelan and Michael Roddy of Syracuse, N.Y., granddaughters Victoria (Quinn) Hernandez and spouse Billy Hernandez, and Alyssa Dechene; and great-grandson William Thomas Hernandez of Lockhart, TX.
A mass service will be held St. Alphonsus Holy Name Parish on Saturday, April 17, 2021 at 11a.m. Interment services will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to High Peaks Hospice or the Tupper Lake Volunteer Ambulance and Emergency, 169 Main St., Tupper Lake, NY 12986.
Condolences can be made online at www.fraryfuneralhomes.com.
Steven Gilbertson, DVM
It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of Steven R. Gilbertson on February 3, 2021.
He was born in Minneapolis, MN on November 30, 1946 to the late Ronald Gilbertson (Hazel) and Joyce McDonald (Larry).
He graduated from Bloomington High School, Bloomington, MN in 1964. He graduated from the University of Minnesota in 1970 with a Doctor’s Degree in Veterinary Medicine. Steve was a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Pathologists (ACVP) and a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA).
He served as captain in the U.S. Army at Ft. Detrick, Maryland at the U. S. Army Institute of Infectious Diseases from 1970 to 1973.
From 1973 to1976, he was awarded a residency at the Animal Medical Center in New York City. From 1977 to 1979, he headed the Animal Pathology Lab at Sloan Kettering Institute in New York City.
Starting in 1979 and continuing until 1989, he worked at the Animal Medical Center as staff and clinical pathologist. During this time, he co-founded Cen-Vet Laboratories where he was vice president until 1994. After Cen-Vet was sold to VCA/ Antech, he was Senior Staff Pathologist at Antech until 2007.
Dr. S.R. Gilbertson authored and co-authored several case reports and research studies in the field of veterinary pathology and veterinary medicine. One notable contribution was his work on canine mammary neoplasia and a paper he published with his colleagues I.D. Kurzman, R.E Zachrau, A.I. Hurvitz, and M.M. Black in 1983, entitled “Canine Mammary Epithelial Neoplasms: Biologic Implications of Morphologic Characteristics Assessed in 232 Dogs.”
He is survived by his wife, Jenny Cordero, who he fondly called JP. They both retired in 2009 in the Adirondacks with the loving companionship of their pets. Steve had an intense love of English Springer Spaniels during his life. Fishing and hunting were his major passions throughout his life and in retirement, he traveled extensively to Europe, South America, Southeast Asia, and the U.S. National Parks. He was always a devoted Minnesota Vikings fan.
He is survived by his siblings, Joyce “Pepper” Gilbertson (Pete), Drew Dammen (Diane), Mark Gilbertson (Brenda), and Leslie Bonshire (Reid), Sister-in-Law Esther Cordero Lunn (Julius), and nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives.
Memorial Services will be in the Twin Cities and announced at a later date. Interment will be at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Memorials can be directed to the Minnesota Animal Humane Society.
Allan A Brickey, 72
Allan Andre Brickey, 72, of Sanger, Texas passed on Saturday, January 30, 2021.
Born September 5, 1948 in Tupper Lake, he was the son of Elroy and Blanche Brickey.
He was in the U.S. Army for four years, and enlisted for six.
Allan loved music, playing his drums, fishing, hunting, and bowling. He loved his family and friends, and always had a smile on his face and a warm heart.
He is preceded in death by his mother and father, four brothers Dennis, Gary, Elroy, Peewee Brickey, and a sister Cathy Connell.
He is survived by his five children Allan, Jason, Adam, Nathan, and Jennifer Brickey, a brother Ronald Brickey, 12 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild.
A memorial service was held on Thursday, February 4th, 2021 at Gateway Funerals and Cremation, in Dallas, TX.
Douglas L. Corrow II, 43
Douglas L. Corrow II, age 43, of Tupper Lake, passed away on Friday morning, February 5, 2021. A graveside service will take place at the convenience of the family in Assumption Cemetery in Redford, N.Y. in the spring. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Frary-Stuart Funeral Home, Tupper Lake.
He is survived by his parents, Douglas and Juli Corrow, of Tupper Lake; his children, Keilah Corrow of Plattsburgh, Gillian, Ethan, and Kevin Corrow, all of Champlain; his two sisters, Rachel Trumble and her husband, Jeremy, of Plattsburgh and Nikki Blackey and her husband, Brian, of Tupper Lake; his nieces, Caitlynn Fleming, Bryanna Trumble and Cortlynn Trumble; his nephew, Chase Fleming; the mother of his children, Frances Rodriguez, of Champlain; his companion, Theresa Denis and her children, of Tupper Lake; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.
He is predeceased by his paternal grandparents, John and Florence Corrow and his maternal grandparents, Charles and Shirley Call; his aunts, Genevieve Hayes, Charlotte Lawrence, and Beverly Leon; his uncles, John Corrow, Clayton Corrow, Bernard Corrow, David Call; and several cousins.
Douglas was born on November 26, 1977, in Saranac Lake, the son of Douglas and Juli Call Corrow. He attended Tupper Lake Central School and received his GED. He worked various jobs including at Mercy Living Center and the Olympic Region Development Authority.
He loved to ski and spend his summers boating, camping, fishing, hunting with his father as a child, and spending time with his children and his extended family. He also loved to take pictures and was an avid photographer.
Condolences may be made online at www.fraryfuneralhomes.com.
Dorothy M. Alexander, 92
Dorothy M. Alexander, 92, of Brewerton, formerly of Tupper Lake, passed peacefully on Sunday, January 31, 2021, at Sunnyside Nursing Home.
Dorothy worked as a nurse's aide in various hospitals including Sunmount VA Hospital in Tupper Lake. She enjoyed sewing and crafting.
Dorothy is survived by her brother Kenneth Payrot; sisters Shirley Rudy and Betty Carter; and several nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her brother Harold Payrot.
A private burial will take place at Holy Name Cemetery, in Tupper Lake, in the spring.
Christian M Nadeau, 59
Christian Maurice Nadeau was called home to the Lord on Jan. 11, 2021 at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Utica, NY. He resided in Utica at the time of his death.
Christian was born Jan. 30, 1961in Tupper Lake to Mathias and Laurette Nadeau who predeceased him. He was predeceased by an infant sister, Sylvie.
Christian is survived by sons, Cory Nadeau and Zachary Hockey of Tupper Lake and Adam Brunelle of Plattsburgh, a granddaughter Aubrey of Tupper Lake and grandson Oline of Dexter, N.Y.
He is also survived by a sister, Chantal Skiff of Virginia Beach, VA., brothers Gerald (Jerry) and Mary of Rocky Point, N.Y. and Bernard (Bernie) and Joan of Plattsburgh. Also surviving Christian are four aunts Georgette, Raymonde, Cecile and Pauline of Quebec, Canada, as well as many cousins, nieces and nephews.
Christian worked many years at OWD, Inc., and later at Sam's Club in Watertown.
There will be no calling hours. Interment will be in the spring at the convenience of the family.
Donations in his name may be made to the Tupper Lake Rescue Squad or St. Joseph's Rehabilitation Center in Saranac Lake.
JoAnn C. Sheridan, 74
On Thursday, January 21, 2021 JoAnn C. Sheridan, a loving mother of two children, passed away at the age of 74.
Born in Tupper Lake on November 30, 1946, JoAnn resided in the Glens Falls area before retiring to The Villages, FL in 2010.
A fully dedicated and loving mother, JoAnn was adored by her sons, who enjoyed spending time with her in Florida and on trips to Colorado, California, and around the country.
JoAnn had a great sense of style and loved decorating her home, where she could often be found with her nose buried in a book, making jewelry, playing word games, or watching a movie. She was known for her warmhearted spirit, eternal kindness, and infectious smile.
JoAnn was preceded in death by her father, Bernie, and her mother Ruth. She is survived by her two sons, Todd and Dave, her two brothers Mark and Paul, and several cousins, nieces, and nephews. She will be dearly missed.
A memorial service is being planned in her honor later this year.
Online condolences and messages to the family can be made at https://baldwincremation.
Kenneth A. Brunette
Kenneth A. Brunette of Tupper Lake passed away peacefully at Mercy Living Center on January 15, 2021.
Ken is survived by his wife, Judith Brunette, of Tupper Lake, and his loving children, Lori Martin and her husband, Raymond of Tupper Lake, Thomas Brunette and his wife, Karen, of Tupper Lake and Andrew Brunette and his wife, Nancy, of Rutherfordton, NC; by his sister, Joan Denis of Tupper Lake, by six grandchildren- Scott Brunette of Douglas, MA, Nick Brunette of Saranac Lake, Kristopher Brunette of Tupper Lake, Kelly Martin of Plattsburgh, Katherine Reeder of Fallston, MD and Jay Martin of Tupper Lake. Ken is survived too by great grandchildren Abigail and Grant Reeder of Fallston, MD, Brisa and Greta Brunette of Saranac Lake, Grady and Emmie Brunette of Tupper Lake, and River Brunette and Rileigh McEttrick of Douglas, MA, as well as nieces, nephews and cousins.
He is predeceased by his sister, Betty Jarvis and his brother, Donald Brunette.
Ken was born in Tupper Lake on April 21, 1929, the son of Eugene and Viola (Boushie) Brunette. He attended Holy Ghost Academy and later enlisted in the United States Marines Corp in 1946.
Ken was previously married to Elizabeth Girard. Ken worked for the VA Hospital in Tupper Lake, Benson Mines in Star Lake and many years for the Town of Altamont in Tupper Lake as a heavy equipment operator. Ken retired from the town in 1985.
Ken loved to hunt and fish, play cribbage with friends and family, enjoyed a good conversation with the many friends he had in Tupper Lake and loved spending time with his family. He was a very proud founding member of the Minnow Pond Club on Big Tupper Lake where he enjoyed many spring fishing trips, summer vacations with his family, fall hunting seasons and winter excursions with his fellow members and best friends.
Ken was a former Commander of the Tupper lake VFW Club Post 3120, one of the original members of Big Tupper Ski Patrol and was a member of the Tupper Lake Fire Department and a former driver for the Department’s Vagabond Racing Team, Company 5. After his retirement, Ken enjoyed volunteering as a Foster Grandparent at Sunmount in Tupper Lake.
There will be no calling hours. A mass of Christian burial will be held in the spring followed by a grave side service in the Gale Cemetery. Arrangements are under the care of the Frary-Stuart Funeral Home in Tupper Lake.
Donations may be made in Ken’s memory to the Tupper Lake Fire Department, 21 Santa Clara Ave, PO Box 849, Tupper Lake, NY 12986 or the VFW Club Post 3120, 196 Park St., Tupper Lake, NY 12986.
Online condolences may be made at www.fraryfuneralhomes.com.
Marilyn L. Cummings-Washington, 76
Marilyn L. Cummings-Washington, age 76, of Tupper Lake, passed away January 7, 2021 at Adirondack Medical Center in Saranac Lake.
She was born August 21, 1944, to Florence H. and Wilber S. Rose, MD, in Niskayuna, N.Y. She graduated from Saranac Lake High School in 1962. She received her a B.A in Psychology from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst.
She worked at UMass Amherst in the Department of Polymer Science and Engineering (1981 – 1994). She retired as a paralegal for the State Senate Office of Neil Breslin.
She is survived by her son Stephen of Springfield, MA, her sisters, Linda LaRock, of Jacksonville, FL, Paula Rose, of Tupper Lake, and Margaret Rose and her husband, Daniel Preston, of Bordentown, N.J., her brother David Rose, of Pattersonville, N.Y. grandchildren Michael, Matthew and Tyler), and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her daughter, Christina Cummings Coy in 2015 and Christina’s father John Cummings.
Marilyn will be remembered for her brilliance in academic work, musical talent on the piano, and her determination to accomplish any goal she set for herself. In her spare time she enjoyed quilting, crewel embroidery and writing.
At the time of her death she was engaged in publishing a book to be entitled “Doctor’s Child”. Marilyn especially loved nature and the Adirondack Mountains. This photo of Marilyn was taken when she was 16 years old by John Cornwall (dec.) of North Creek, NY.
A memorial service will take place at a later date at Lake View Cemetery, Tupper Lake. Arrangements are under care and direction of Frary-Stuart Funeral Home, Tupper Lake.
Donations in her memory can be made to Tupper Lake Volunteer Rescue Squad, 169 Main St., Tupper Lake, NY 12986, or The American Cancer Society.
Condolences may be made online at www.fraryfuneralhomes.com.
Allen Thompson, 77
Allen “Big Al” Thompson passed away on January 16, 2021 at the age of 77 in Canton, N.Y. after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. He stayed strong until the end.
Allen, a native of Tupper Lake, NY was born on September 4, 1943, the son of Howard and Lorraine Boucher Thompson. He graduated from Tupper Lake High School in 1963. In the same year, he received the All Northern Award for his basketball prowess.
Following High School, he attended the Hobart Institute of Welding Technology. He served in the Army Reserve at Fort Drum in Watertown, starting in November of 1964 and was honorably discharged in October of 1970 as a PVT E-2. On October 29, 1966 he married the love of his life, Joan LaValley.
In life Allen was an extremely skilled welder, working on much of the infrastructure in Northern New York including the nuclear power plants in Oswego, the Navy’s Nuclear Training facility in Saratoga Springs as well as the bobsled run, speed skating oval and the hockey arena in Lake Placid where the “Miracle on Ice” occurred during the 1980 Olympics. He and his father constructed, mended and fitted many things in Tupper Lake and around the Adirondacks as a team at Thompson and Son Welding. He finished his career welding at the Saranac Inn Work Center for the NYSDEC.
Big Al was an accomplished woodsman, successful hunter, trapper and fisherman. In his forties he became highly interested in archery and in 1989 founded the Tupper Lake Archery Club. When the indoor range was built it was dedicated in his name Allen “Watosh” Thompson. Al rarely ever missed his mark!
Allen was predeceased by his mother Lorraine (Boucher) Thompson, his father Howard Thompson and his cousin Albert Thompson, whom he thought of as a brother.
Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 54 years Joan (LaValley) Thompson, his two sons, Scott and his wife, Tracy (Monette) Thompson, and Kurt Thompson and his wife, Lisa Loncar.
A Funeral Mass at St. Alphonsus Holy Name Church along graveside services at St. Alphonsus Cemetery will be held in the spring after the North Country ground decides to thaw!
In lieu of flowers the family would prefer donations be sent to the Parkinson’s Foundation.
Allen and his humor, kindness and compassion will be missed.
Condolences may be made online at www.fraryfuneralhomes.com.
Ernest J. Jessie Jr., 92
A Funeral Mass for Ernest J. Jessie Jr., age 92, of Tupper Lake, was held on Saturday, January 9, 2020 at 10a.m. at St. Alphonsus Holy Name Parish with Rev. Douglas Decker officiating. Burial will take place in the spring at Holy Name Cemetery.
Mr. Jessie passed away on Tuesday night, January 5, 2020 at his home. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Frary-Stuart Funeral Home, Tupper Lake.
He is survived by his wife, Rita Jessie; his three children, Mark Jessie, of Tupper Lake, Gregory Jessie and his wife, Deolinda, of Tupper Lake, and Judy Jarvis and her husband, Eric, of Dannemora; and five grandchildren, Christopher Jessie, Michelle Jessie, AJ Imlach, Emily Jessie Clark and her husband, Jordan, and Ernest Wayne Jessie; five great-grandchildren, Shane Jessie, Ryker Whitley, Maddox Whitley, Lincoln Clark, and Gracelynn Jessie.
He is predeceased by his three brothers, Robert, Vincent, and William Jessie and his two sisters, Elizabeth (Bootsie) Demers and Fern Mazur.
Ernest was born on December 1, 1928, in Tupper Lake, the son of Ernest J. Sr. and Grace M. Peck Jessie. He graduated from Tupper Lake High School in 1947. He married Rita Hesseltine on May 28, 1955 at Holy Name Church in Tupper Lake with Rev. Wilcott officiating.
He enlisted in the Army in May 1951, where he served in Germany. After returning from the military, he operated the Junction skating rink at the elementary school with his brother, Vin. He drove school bus for the Tupper Lake Central School District for 29 years.
Together with his wife, he owned and operated Jessie’s Bait and Tackle in the Junction for over 42 years.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and visiting anyone who stopped into the bait and tackle store. Ernest was a communicant of Holy Name Church.
Donations in his memory can be made to the Tupper Lake Volunteer Rescue Squad, 169 Main St, Tupper Lake, NY 12986.
Condolences may be made online at www.fraryfuneralhomes.com.