Steven Woodbridge, 66

Steven P. Woodbridge, 66, Olean, N.Y., formerly of Tupper Lake, passed away Saturday March 27, 2021 at Olean General Hospital due to complications of sepsis.

Steve was born March 15, 1955 in Tupper Lake to Robert and Betty Woodbridge.

Steve’s love of the outdoors began as a young boy and was fueled by spending time with his grandparents at Grasse River Club in Massawepie, where they were caretakers. Countless hours were spent fishing, swimming and helping out on the grounds. Steve also enjoyed his time in boy scouts with his brother Robin when their father was their scout master. Family camping trips lead to many fun times and lifelong memories.

Steven graduated from Tupper Lake High School in 1973 and was accepted into the forestry program at Paul Smiths College. He later transferred to NCCC where he graduated in 1976 with an AAS in biological technology which he put to use when he began working as a laboratory technician at Mercy General Hospital in Tupper Lake.

On June 10, 1978 Steve married the former Darlene Spoor in Tupper Lake. The marriage later ended in divorce.

Steve relocated to Stroudsburg, PA and found employment as a lab tech in East Stroudsburg.

On December 16, 1983 Anna Eskenazi and Steve were married in Stroudsburg. They would become parents to two children. The family later move back to New York State and settled in Whitesville.

Steve worked for the Town of Independence in the water department as well as being their dog warden. Upon the end of the marriage Steve moved to Olean where he was self employed as a carpenter and helped his friend Bob Howard at this funeral home.

Steven is survived by his children Danny and David Woodbridge, both of Olean, one brother, Robin (Ann) Woodbridge of Rutherfordton, NC, three sisters, Maureen (Edward) Merrill, Champlain, N.Y., Paula (David) White Massena and Lauree (Joseph) McShea of Heathsville, VA. He is also survived by several nieces, nephews, cousins, his Aunt, Louann Mason of Florida and many good friends.

A memorial service will be held at 10:00 am Friday April 9, 2021 at Letro McIntosh Spinks Funeral Home in Olean. In lieu of flowers please consider donating to Olean Public Library 134 N 2nd St. Olean, N.Y. 14760 so others may continue enjoying one of Steve’s passions, reading. Memories may be left for the family on the funeral home’s website.

Steve’s family would like to extend their sincere gratitude to Bob Howard for the friendship, love and assistance he gave so graciously to their brother.

Glenn R. Flagg, 82

A funeral Mass for Glenn R. Flagg, age 82, will be held on Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at 2p.m. at St. Alphonsus Holy Name Parish with Rev. Clement Rimonds officiating.

Calling hours will also be held today- on Wednesday, April 7th, 2021- from 11a.m. to 1:30p.m. at Frary-Stuart Funeral Home.

Glenn passed away late evening on Thursday, April 1st, 2021, at his home surrounded by his loving family in Tupper Lake.

Glenn is survived by his loving wife Theresa Flagg; his five children, Sue Ann Flagg, of Tupper Lake, Richard (Audrey) Flagg, of Tupper Lake, Mary Ann Flagg (Kevin Dustin), of Durhamville, N.Y., Gene Paul Flagg (Michelle Pickering), of Tupper Lake, and Raymond (Patti-Ann) Flagg, of Tupper Lake; twelve grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren with another one on the way; and many nieces and nephews.

He is predeceased by his parents; his sister, Ethel (Pat) Forschein; and his brother, Leo Jewtraw.

Glenn was born on January 21, 1939, in Saranac Lake, the son of the late Moreland L. and Bessie Jewtraw Flagg.

He attended Saranac Lake High School. Glenn married Theresa Liberty on May 12, 1962 at St. Alphonsus Church with Rev. Lamatie officiating. He served in the Army Reserves for eight years.

Glenn worked for the Veterans Administration in Tupper Lake for six years before working for New York State at Sunmount DDSO. After 36 years, Glenn retired in 1995.

Glenn was a kind, loving, generous man with a great sense of humor. He had a passion for gardening and giving to his community. When Glenn began work at Sunmount he became BSA’s Troop 100 leader and then proceeded to work with Tom Jermano in orchestrating a marching band.

In 1973, he was instrumental in the growth of the Tupper Lake Youth Hockey Association, coaching until he was 62. He served many in the community in various ways throughout his life, but most importantly, along with his wife, he raised their five children and several foster children in Tupper Lake and lived for his family.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Tupper Lake Youth Hockey Association or the Tupper Lake Volunteer Rescue Squad.
Online condolences may be made at www.fraryfuneralhomes.com

Stuart W. Burnett, 69

Stuart W. Burnett, age 69, passed away at his home in Tupper Lake on March 29, 2021.

His battle in recent years with a serious illness related to his exposure to agent orange during the Vietnam War exemplified both his strength and courage.

Stuart was born on June 14, 1951 to Amy Laplante Burnett. At the very young age of 17, Stu joined the U.S. Marine Corps and was sent to Vietnam in 1969.

He finished his tour and returned home. It was then that he met and married the love of his life, Rose Marie (Lamica) Burnett. Together, they had three children: Stuart Jr., Corey and Candice.

Stu spent his life in the service of others. He was a proud husband, father, grandfather, and friend to many. He worked as an electrician for Sunmount until he retired. Then in his retirement, he enjoyed working at the Lake Eaton Campground and for the St. Alphonsus Church. He was always fixing someone’s roof, plumbing, electrical... anything that needed to be done.

He spent decades as a volunteer for our community. He was a dedicated member of the fire department, the Rescue Squad, and the Dive team for many years. His sense of duty to others and his community was engraved into who he was and how he will be remembered. He was also an avid hunter, coin collector and enjoyed being a Civil War Re-enactor.

Stu was so many things. He was somebody who commanded the room when he entered. He was loud and strong.... he was fierce in both protecting and loving his family... he worked harder than anybody and gave freely to those around him. He was a proud provider and a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. He was a master story teller and had the best laugh. He was kind, honorable, proud and lest we not forget how stubborn he was.

Stuart is survived by his wife Rose, his son Stuart Burnett Jr and his wife Kelly of Tampa, FL, his son Corey and his wife Melissa of Tupper Lake, his daughter Candice and her partner James Dear Jr. of Constable, N.Y. and his daughter, Mariah and her fiancé, Kevin Beaudette of Tupper Lake. He is also survived by many grandchildren, nieces, nephews, sisters, brothers and friends that will forever hold him in their hearts.

It was Stu’s wishes to not have a service. Donations can be made in his name to the Tupper Lake Rescue Squad. Stu considered the medical professionals on that squad to be family. His family will forever be thankful for the many times they came to his aid, including the final call in which they fought so hard for him.

Service to be held: Joanne Dechene

There will be a Church service for Joanne Dechene held on Saturday, April 17 at 11a.m. at St. Alphonsus Holy Name Church.

Joanne passed away on Friday, March 5, 2021.

Jacob Lanthier, 37

Jacob Lanthier, age 37, of Peoria, AZ died on March 18th, 2021 in Peoria, AZ. He was born April 6th, 1983, to Keith and Kathy Lanthier in Albany, NY.

Jake graduated from Colonie Central High School, class of 2001, and went on to earn his MBA from the Florida Institute of Technology in 2015. He was the proud owner of Whispering Dragons, IT Solutions servicing the Phoenix, AZ area and member of the South West Valley Chamber of Commerce.

Jake had a passion for video games and loved gardening, cooking, hiking, and his dragon collection. He was known for his quick wit, infectious smile, and never met a stranger.

He is survived by fiancé, Samantha Anthony, sisters Sarah Hintze and Emily Johnson, nephews William Hintze and Calvin Johnson, parents Keith and Kathy Lanthier, and grandparents Robert and Joanne Russell.

He was preceded in death by grandparents Joseph and Wilma Lanthier from Tupper Lake, NY.

A service will be held from 4-7pm on Wednesday, March 31st, 2021 at New Comer Cremations & Funerals. 343 New Karner Road, Colonie, NY 12205.

Danna Louise Lonergan

Danna Louise Lonergan, 68, of Tupper Lake, passed peacefully in her sleep at home surrounded by family Sunday, March 28, 2021.
She was born February 24, 1953, at Mercy Hospital in Tupper Lake, the daughter of late Daniel and Louise [Cote] Jessie. She had three siblings, Adrien (Louis) Jessie, Allen (Cheryl) Jessie and Debra (Larry) Jones.
She attended the Junction School in Faust from K-6, then attended Tupper Lake High School and received a GED diploma. On April 4, 1992 in a private ceremony at their home, with friends and loved ones, she married William Lonergan, who survives.

She owned/operated the Lakeview Motel and retired from Sunmount DDSO after many years of providing direct care in the community. She enjoyed going to Florida in the winter and being surrounded by family, spending time with her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and friends. She also enjoyed fishing, playing cards, going to the casino, feeding wild animals, and shopping.

She is survived by her husband, William; daughter, Christine Danussi; daughter and son-in-law, Rachel and William Dechene; son and his partner, Derric Benware and Sabrina Shipman; all from Tupper Lake.

Danna had six grandchildren: Lindsey (Matthew) Merrihew, Maegan (Chase) Kavanagh, Bill (Samantha) Dechene, Sarah (Patrick) Barrett, Colton Benware and Cooper Benware; and eight great grandchildren; Audrey and Emmitt Merrihew; Vincent and Duke Kavanagh; Elijah, Carter, and Maple Dechene, and Owen Barrett. Danna is also survived by many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

She was predeceased in death by her parents and her brother; Adrien.

She was someone who would help and be there for anyone. Her love showed with anything that she did. She was always willing to give you advice, whether you asked for it or not. Her proudest moments included acquiring her GED, and occasionally accomplishing a prank on her daughter Rachel. She was proud of all her children and extremely proud of all her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

A service will be held at a later date with burial at St. Alphonsus Cemetery in Tupper Lake.

In lieu of flowers, those wishing to remember Danna may make memorial contributions to the Tri-Lake Humane Society or High Peaks Hospice.

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

Carol Plumley, 80

Carol Reta Plumley, 80, of Jensen Beach, FL, passed away peacefully February 28, 2021.

She was born in Tupper Lake, N.Y., May 23, 1940, to Fredrick and Grace Savard.

Carol graduated from Tupper Lake High School in 1958, and earned her cosmetology license. She was a career hairdresser operating her own establishment, Carol’s Beauty Care.

She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Gary, and four children: Jay Plumley (Lynn) of Herkimer, N.Y.; Angela Gardner (Joe) of Mint Hill, N.C.; Laura Bishop (Dave) of Hastings, N.Y.; and Paul Plumley (Allison) of New Milford, CT.

Carol is also survived by 11 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren, all of whom she adored. In addition, she leaves behind two sisters, Barbara Lantiegne and Althea Boushie, who Carol looked up to and loved spending time with. She is predeceased by her parents.

Carol was a long-time member and Eucharistic Minister of St. Alphonsus Parish in Tupper Lake. She enjoyed outdoor activities, baking for her family, sewing, and countless needlework projects.

In the Florida sunshine, she cherished having coffee on the porch with Gary, where they would sit and visit.

A memorial service will be held June 26, 2021, 11 a.m. at St. Alphonsus, immediately followed by burial at the church cemetery.

Donations in Carol’s memory can be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society either online, by mail at National MS Society, PO Box 91891, Washington, DC, 20090 or by phone (1-800-344-4867).

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.