Lawrence “Larry” McNamara, 92
On June 18, 2021, Lawrence W. McNamara, Jr. (Larry) born to Lawrence W. Sr. and Angeline (Gattineau) on October 7, 1928, passed away. He was 92 years old.
On October 9, 1948 Larry and Mae were married and built a great life in Tupper Lake as a general contractor and raised five children: Larry, Jim, Mike, Tom and Kathy.
In 1969, Larry and Mae moved to Florida and continued as a general contractor with the boys until he retired in 1981. At that time, they returned to Tupper Lake every summer to be on the lake to spend time with all their friends.
Larry is survived by his five children, Larry and Cheri, Jim and Cathy, Mike and Allison, Tom and Kathleen, Kathy Howard and Josh.
Larry will be deeply missed by his loving grandchildren, Tammy, Matt, Lindsay, Shawn, Patrick, Hilary, Courtney, Kris, Ashlyn, Brendon and Ryan.
He was very proud and always bragging about all the great grandchildren- Madeline, Ella, Mackenzie, Brenna, Avery, Cori, Clayton, Kali, Ty, Nash and Josie Mae.
Alan Clement
Allen Clement, 75, passed away unexpectedly at Newark Hospital on June 30, 2021.
Alan is predeceased by his parents, Emery and Carmen Clement; brother, Robert Clement; sister, Jane Trombley; and his first wife, Lois Clement.
He is survived by his loving wife of 15 years, Wanda Clement; daughter, Carol (Richard) Wall; son, Alan (Heather) Clement Jr.; brothers-in-law, Carl (Sandra) Brewer and Edward (Barbara) Brewer; Aunt Gert Clement; along with several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Alan enjoyed fishing, working with cars and loved the outdoors. He did a skiing commercial for Pepsi in his younger days. He worked at a wood processing plant for several years, along with Wilprint Printing Company, James Pacello gas station and at Perinton Square Mall.
Friends and family are invited to visit, 2-4pm Saturday, July 17, 2021 at the Family of God Church, 13165 W Church St, Savannah, N.Y.. Where an Honorary Mass will be held at 9a.m. Sunday, July 18, 2021. Arrangements entrusted to Norton Funeral Home, Savannah, NY. Condolences may be expressed at www.HSNORTON.com.
Thomas Howard Shaheen
Thomas Howard Shaheen, 67, passed away Thursday, June 17, 2021. A Memorial Mass will be held at St. Alphonsus Church on Wednesday, June 23 at 10a.m. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Frary-Stuart Funeral Home.
Thomas is survived by his son Shaheen Ryan Shaheen (Nanci) of Tupper Lake, his sister Catharine (Rod) Shaheen of Tupper Lake, his brother Joseph (Debora) Shaheen of Tennessee, his grandchildren Chloe Wilson, Zach Smith, Emileigh Smith, Abbigail Smith, his nephew Ted LaMere, his niece Krit LaMere, and his close and dear friend Jill Leonard. He was predeceased by his parents, Shaheen and Gladys Shaheen.
Thomas was born on August 8, 1953 in Tupper Lake where he attended Tupper Lake High School, graduating in 1972. He had a big heart and loved his dog Cody very much. Thomas had an extremely hard work ethic and loved to spend his time woodworking, working on the farm, and gardening. He also really loved the outdoors, especially camping.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Thomas’ memory to the Tupper Lake Rescue Squad.
Online condolences may be made at www.fraryfuneralhomes.com.
Memorial Service reminder: Carol Reta Plumley
Please join us for a memorial service to celebrate the life of Carol Reta Plumley. We will gather together on Saturday, June 26, 2021 at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church, Tupper Lake NY. Friends may call between 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. with the Memorial Mass will following Immediately.
Please bring your fondest memories of Carol to share with family and friends.
Theresa Ann Gauthier
Theresa Ann Gauthier passed away Sunday, June 13, 2021. A graveside service will be held on Monday, June 28 at St. Alphonsus Cemetery at 10am. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Frary-Stuart Funeral Home.
Theresa is survived by her son Neil Poirier (Troy Hurley) of Fort Pierce, FL., her sisters; Carole, Jeanne, Jan, and Laurie, and her many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her life partner Joan Sloper, her parents Alma and Hubert, her sister Chalice, and Nelson Poirier.
Theresa was born on August 22, 1949 in Tupper Lake where she attended local schools. Her passion was helping others and supporting the communities in which she lived.
Please consider the Tupper Lake Volunteer Rescue Squad, the Goff-Nelson Memorial Library, or the Willsboro United Methodist Church for memorial donations.
Erla Mae (Smith) Miller, 73
Erla Mae (Smith) Miller, 73, passed away Saturday, June 12, 2021.
Born in Tupper Lake, N.Y. on July 2, 1947, she was the daughter of the late William Smith and Violet (Gilligan) Patnode. Her mother later married Francis Patnode who became a second father to her.
Erla graduated from Tupper Lake High School at the age of 16. She married George Java in 1966 and had two children. In 1977, she married John Oakley and they had one child and one stepchild. On New Year's Day in 2005, Erla married her beloved husband, Michael Miller, whom she loved until her last day.
She was a very driven and motivated individual. Straight out of high school she was employed as an executive assistant at a Tupper Lake firm. Her employer at the time taught her to “always learn the job of the person above you.” As one of the few women employed in the construction industry she was a pioneer who built a solid reputation and went on to help start several successful construction companies. Working her way up in this industry she eventually became the owner of Riverside Fab in Glens Falls, N.Y. Erla was most proud of her work at the Saratoga Race Course and the pedestrian bridge over route 787 in Albany, NY.
Erla was full of life and always up for any adventure or event. She developed a special affinity for Key West, rum runners and live concerts of all kinds. Supporting local musicians or listening to music in the park, she thoroughly enjoyed all that Lake George had to offer. Most of all Erla loved her family. She brought everyone together as the host of many family gatherings and always made each person feel special and loved. She was known for her giving spirit, welcoming to all those around her. She was multifaceted - strong, loving, generous, opinionated, hardworking and loyal; a true force of nature.
Those left to cherish her memory are her loving husband, Michael Miller; her children, Derek Java and his wife Carrie, Tracy Bender and her husband Mark, Timothy Oakley and his wife Beth, Jessica Oakley and her husband David, her step-daughter Jade Esberg and her husband Dak, her step-sons Coury Miller and his wife, Summer, and Casey Miller; her grandchildren, Chloe Java, Brynleigh and Sawyer Bender, Gabriel Oakley, Dahlia and Declan Logan, Johnny and Nickolas Esberg, and Ayden Miller; her sisters Peggy Patnode and Betti-Jo Film and her husband Terry, her nephew Collin Patnode, her former spouse John Oakley and his wife Janet McGhee, as well as countless extended family and friends.
Calling hours will take place Wednesday, June 16, 2021 from 4 to 7p.m. at Baker Funeral Home, 11 Lafayette St., Queensbury, NY 12804.
A funeral service will take place Thursday, June 17, at 12 p.m. at St. James Episcopal Church at 172 Ottawa Avenue in Lake George with the Rev. Mother Sally Heiligman, officiating.
A graveside ceremony will follow at 1:30 p.m. at Evergreen Cemetery on Birch Avenue in Lake George.
The family wishes to extend a sincere thank you to the staff at G-Wing in Fort Hudson Nursing Center, and Community Hospice for their providing care and comfort to Erla in her final days.
Condolences and floral arrangements may be sent directly to Baker Funeral Home or through www.bakerfuneralhome.com.
David E. Wood
David E. Wood, 80, of Halfmoon, passed away peacefully at his home on June 1st, 2021 with his family by his side. David was born to the late Ernest and Eileen Wood on August 28, 1940 at Mercy General Hospital. He was predeceased by his two brother’s-in-law.
David graduated from Tupper Lake High School in 1958 then went on to attend Ithaca College and Siena. David worked in Buffalo and Albany for several years before returning to Tupper Lake and opening his business, Wood Insurance Agency.
While living in Tupper Lake, David was instrumental as one of the founding members of the first Emergency Squad in town and volunteered for many years.
One of the most exciting memories David spoke of was delivering a baby on one of the transports from Tupper Lake to the Saranac Lake hospital, an unforgettable moment in his life.
David later moved back to Albany and worked for Lovell Safety Management out of NYC until retirement in 2004. He and his wife Sandy then moved to Naples, FL where they enjoyed boating and socializing for many years and were often visited by their family and friends. David and Sandy returned to Clifton Park in 2018 to be closer to their family. David had many close friends in Florida, Utica and from childhood that he loved very much.
David is survived by his loving wife, Sandra (formerly Moran), of 32 years; daughters Shaleen (Jeffrey) of New Hampshire and Ronda (Steve) of Clifton Park, sons Ronald (Barbara), Shawn, Brian (Shannon) all of Clifton Park; sisters Elizabeth (William) Derocher and Theresa (John) Flynn; nephews Michael (Jessica) Flynn and Matthew Flynn; grandchildren: Liam, Charlotte and Aaron Price; Kayla, Shawn, Cory and Katie Cromp, and Peyton Badger; along with 3 great-grandchildren.
Calling hours will be held on Saturday, June 19 from 12 to 2 p.m. with memorial service at 2 p.m. at the Catricala Funeral Home Inc., 1597 Route 9, in Clifton Park.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Clifton Park Halfmoon EMC, Attn: Community Development 15 Crossing BLVD, Clifton Park, NY 12065 OR to the Tupper Lake Volunteer Ambulance and Emergency at 169 Main St, Tupper Lake, NY 12986. Please note If you are making a Memorial Donation by check, write the honoree's name on the check memo line.
David Patrick Klossner
David Patrick Klossner passed away on September, 26th, 2020, at the age of 59, after a year and half long battle with pancreatic cancer. Married for almost 25 years to wife, Katie, he was also the father of Logan, Micah (Bartocha), Dakota, and Ellie Klossner, and the son of Geraldine Klossner of Tupper Lake, N.Y. A memorial service to celebrate David's life will be held at the Tupper Lake Christian Community Church on Saturday, July 10, 2021, at 1pm. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to a college fund for David’s youngest, Ellie: http://bit.ly/dklossner, where you can also view the full obituary.
Joseph Edmond Delair, 71
Joseph Edmond Delair, age 71, passed away early morning on Saturday, June 5, 2021, at Adirondack Medical Center in Saranac Lake. Visitation will be held at Frary-Stuart Funeral Home in Tupper Lake on Thursday, June 10, 2021 from 11a.m.-1p.m.. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Frary-Stuart Funeral Home.
He is survived by his two sons; Michael Delair of Tupper Lake, and Scott Delair of Malone; his brother Steven (Kathy) Delair of Tupper Lake, as well as a grandchild along with a niece and a nephew. Joseph is predeceased by his parents, Lucien and Shirley (Hough) Delair.
Joseph was born on June 9, 1949 in Tupper Lake. He graduated from TLHS in 1968. He proudly served in the Navy from 1969-1971.
Joseph was a member of the Loyal Order of the Moose. He was blessed to do what he loved for a living, being a popular chef at the Tupper Lake Country Club where he worked for many years. His passion for cooking continued after retirement for his neighbors at the Don Smith apartments. He was also a diehard Yankees fan.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Tupper Lake Rescue Squad.
Graveside Service: John A. Seifert
A burial service for John A. Seifert will be held on Thursday, June 17, 2021 at 11 a.m. in St. Alphonsus Cemetery. John was born on August 20, 1943 and died of leukemia on January 26, 2021. He is survived by his wife, Cathy (Quinn) Seifert, and four children: N. Scott Seifert of Tupper Lake; Kristina Pratt of Rensselaer, Indiana; Crystal Baker of Fairmont, West Virginia; and Matthew Seifert of Athens, Ohio. He is also survived by his sister Judith and in-laws Mary Lou Quinn, Pat and Loni Quinn, Paul and Jane Quinn, John and Rita Quinn, Carolyn Quinn, and Dennis and Karen Quinn; also surviving are eight grandchildren and fourteen nieces and nephews.
John was preceded in death by his parents, his parents-in-law Patrick and Louise Quinn, his brother-in-law Michael Quinn, and his nephew David Quinn.
John is fondly remembered by his family and also by the many friends he made during his studies at Paul Smith’s College and his subsequent career in the forest products industry, including during his employment at the Adirondack Jamestown Mill and at the Draper Corporation sawmill in Tupper Lake. John was also active in the Tupper Lake Fire Department and was a founding member of the Tupper Lake Rescue Squad.
Marjorie E. Woods, 100
Marjorie E. Woods, age 100, of Tupper Lake, NY passed away early morning Sunday May 30, 2021.
Marjorie is survived by her two children, Diane Bedard and David Woods; her grandchildren, Kim Higgins, Cathy Lamare, Mindy Woods, Adon Woods, Heidi Kindle, Brian Woods, Jason Woods; and her five great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her parents, Lynn and Avice Trowbridge; her first husband Thomas Brown, her second husband Raymond Woods whom she married in 1964; her son John Woods; and her grandson Raymond Bedard.
It is Marjorie’s wishes to not have a service and her family thanks you for honoring this. In lieu of flowers donations can be made in her name to the Tupper Lake Rescue Squad.
Condolences can be made at fraryfuneralhomes.com
Celebration of life: Jacqueline Savard
06/06/1963-11/11/2020
Please join us for a celebration of Jackie’s life on June 6th 2021, at 2:30pm at the VFW 196 Park St. Tupper Lake NY
Burial Service: JoAnn Chartier Sheridan
JoAnn Chartier Sheridan passed away on January 21, 2021, in Florida. Calling hours will be held at Frary Funeral Home in Tupper Lake on June 11, from 11:30am to 1p.m. A Christian service will follow at 1pm. The burial will take place at St. Alphonsus Cemetery immediately after the service.
A reception in her honor will be held at Amado Restaurant and Cafe afterwards.
Donations in Jo’s memory may be made to the American Diabetes Foundation: Diabetes.org
Robert G. Sears, 88
Robert George Sears was born on April 10, 1933 in Tupper Lake. He was the son of Dorise and Amelia Mallette Sears. Robert graduated from Tupper Lake High School and received a mechanical engineering degree from State University of New York at Canton in 1953.
Bob and Lenora (“Lenny”) Clark married after they graduated from college and moved to Schenectady where Bob started his first job for General Electric.
In the years to follow, he planned and implemented manufacturing procedures for turbines and gear parts for Caterpillar Co., Cinch Mfg., Winchester Mfg. and Cannon Co.
In 1978, he created his own printing circuit board manufacturing company, DELEC, Inc. in Orange CA where 30 employees produced raw printed circuit boards for the computer and military industries. He sold his business in 1991 and established RS Associates, representing several manufacturers of printed circuit boards in Southern California.
He was a member of Vista Elks Club and Valley Center Optimists Club. He was an eight-handicap golfer, enjoyed motorhome travels throughout the U.S. and Canada and became an accomplished woodworker and cabinet- maker.
Bob was predeceased by his parents, Dorise and Amelia Sears, his brother Roy and two sisters Jeanne Strack and Denise Thall. He is also predeceased by two daughters, Marcia Kay Sears and Lori Cyr Callahan.
He is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Lenora Clark Sears, two daughters, Lynn Sears Reehl and Leigh Sears Hoffman, a son Mark Stephen and a sister, Pauline Sears Brooks. He is also survived by nine grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.
Bob passed away from complications of Alzheimer's disease at his home on May 9, 2020. He was surrounded by his loving family and received Commendation of the Dying at that time. Due to restrictions caused by Covid 19, Bob's funeral was delayed until the CDC allowed services and reception gatherings.
The Mass of Christian burial was held on May 14, 2021 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in La Quinta, CA. Inturnment will be held at noon on June 24 at Holy Sepulcher Cemetery in Orange CA.
Respects can be sent to lenorasears@gmail.com and donations may be made to Alzheimer's Foundation, 322 Eighth Ave., 16th Floor, New York, NY 10001 or alzdn.org/support-us/donate.
God looked around his garden
And found an empty place.
He then looked down upon the earth,
And saw your tired face.
He put His arms around you
And lifted you to rest.
God’s garden must be beautiful,
He always takes the best.
He knew that you were suffering,
He knew that you were in pain.
He knew that you would never
Get well on earth again.
He saw the road was getting rough
And the hills were hard to climb.
So He closed your weary eyelids
And whispered “Peace be thine.”
It broke our hearts to lose you
But you did not go alone…
For part of us went with you
The day God called you home.
Maureen A. Root, 91
A Funeral Mass for Maureen A. Root, age 91, of Tupper Lake, was held on Friday, May 14, 2021 at 2p.m., with Rev. Douglas Decker officiating. Burial followed in St. Alphonsus Cemetery.
Mrs. Root passed away on Tuesday afternoon, May 11, 2021 at Mercy Living Center. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Frary-Stuart Funeral Home, Tupper Lake.
She is survived by her eleven children, Deborah McGill, Lake Clear, Mary (Mike) Chartier, Holly (Ron) Sauvie, Joanne (John) Salamy, all from Tupper Lake, Maureen Pray, Albany, Buddy (Jill) Root, Woodstock, GA, Daniel (Pam) Root, Tupper Lake, Paul (Chandi) Root, Dawsonville, GA, Peggy Roddy, Ogdensburg, Frances (Paul) Moeller, Tupper Lake, Carey (Chad) Pooler, North Creek; twenty-five grandchildren; and eleven great-grandchildren.
She was born on June 4, 1929, in Mineola, Long Island, NY, the daughter of the William and Margaret Meagher Hull.
She married Ernest Root on January 3, 1953 at St. Alphonsus Church. Maureen attended Tupper Lake Central School and Green Mountain College in Vermont. She was predeceased by her husband, Ernest Root on May 23, 1995.
Maureen loved to swim, paint, read, bake, walk, travel, and spend time with family and friends. She is dearly remembered for her famous cinnamon rolls, award winning water colors and sharing her motherly nature with all the numerous other children who were in and out of her home.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to her caregivers at Mercy Living Center and her good friend, Mary Ann Tebo and brother-in-law, James Frenette.
Donations in her memory may be made to Goff-Nelson Memorial Library, 41 Lake St., Tupper Lake, NY 12986 and High Peaks Hospice, 19 Church St., Saranac Lake, NY 12983.
Condolences may be made online at www.fraryfuneralhomes.com.
Roland LaBarge, 93
A Funeral Mass for Roland LaBarge, age 93, of Tupper Lake, NY, will be held on Saturday, May 22, 2021, at 1p.m. at St. Alphonsus Church with Rev. Clement Rimonds officiating. Burial will follow in Holy Name Cemetery. Calling hours will be held on Saturday, May 22, 2021, from 11a.m. to 12:30p.m. at Frary-Stuart Funeral Home, Tupper Lake.
Mr. LaBarge passed away on Saturday night, May 15, 2021, at Mercy Living Center.
He is survived by his step-daughter, Susan Fuller-Bombard, of Fort Pierce, FL; a step- son, Jim Fuller, of Tupper Lake; a step-grandson, Kirk Roberts and his wife, Luisa, of Fort Pierce, FL and a niece, Rosemary Morrow and her husband, Eddie, of Tupper Lake.
He is predeceased by his parents, William and Isabelle LaBarge; his wife, Reta LaBarge; his siblings, Eva Savage, Homer LaBarge, Lena Villeneuve, Napoleon “Nap” LaBarge, Henry LaBarge, Leo LaBarge, Rita Merchant, Edna Degone, Leon LaBarge, Emmaline Schiavone, Jeannette Bourdage, and Mary LaBarge; and a step-sister, Minnie Payment.
Roland was born on August 4, 1927 in Faust, New York, the son of William E. and Isabelle M. Amell LaBarge. He attended local schools in Tupper Lake, NY.
Roland married Reta Elizabeth Powers in April of 1970 in Albany, NY.
He enlisted in the United States Navy from 1944 to 1946 in the Pacific in the Gunnery Division aboard the Bellawood Aircraft Carrier. He then went to work for Anchor Freight and later owned and operated Pine Grove Restaurant with his wife, Reta Labarge. Later in life, he worked with a local logging company owned by Jeanelle Lizotte.
As a younger man, Roland enjoyed flying small planes in the local area. He also loved spending time with his dog, Tuffy.
Online condolences may be made at www.fraryfuneralhomes.com.
Allen Thompson, 77
A Memorial Mass for Allen Thompson, age 77, will be held on May 25, 2021 at 11a.m. at St. Alphonsus Holy Name Parish with Rev. Douglas Decker officiating with burial to follow in St. Alphonsus Cemetery. Family will be greeting friends at the Church from 10 a.m. up until the time of the Mass.
Mr. Thompson passed away on January 16, 2021 at Maplewood Nursing Home in Canton.
Arrangements are under the care and direction of Frary-Stuart Funeral Home.
Charles “Chucky” Sherwood Martin
9/18/1951 - 1/27/2021
A graveside service will be held for Charles “Chucky” Sherwood Martin on May 28, 2021 at 1:30p.m. at Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery. His children, family and friends would like to invite all who wish to attend.
To meet for his last ride please be at the Compassionate Funeral Care by 12:30p.m. located at 402 Maple Ave. Saratoga, NY. Attendees will proceed to The Schullerville Veterans Cemetery for full honor guard salute and flag ceremony with a small reception and fire to follow.
Those who plan to attend are asked to please bring your own beverages, a camping chair, their humor and their stories to celebrate and share memories together. What better way to kick off Memorial Day weekend, than by honoring someone we have known and loved, friends and family members say. Chucky belonged to everyone.
See online obit and feel free to contact by leaving a memory on the wall.
https://www.compassionatefuneralcare.com/obituary/Charles-Martin-1
Burial service: Glenn R. Flagg
Glenn R. Flagg who passed away on April 1, 2021 will be laid to rest at a burial service on Friday, May 21, at 2p.m. at the St. Alphonsus Cemetery.
The service will be conducted by Father Douglas Decker with full military honors.
Following the service there will be a small gathering of family and friends at the Lakeview Lanes and Foul Line Sports Bar, 1939 State Route 30, Tupper Lake.
Evelyn Hohol, 66
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Evelyn Hohol, age 66, of Long Lake, passed away on Saturday, May 8, 2021, at her home following a short illness.
Evelyn (Evie) was predeceased by her loving parents, Alfred and Irene (Chretient) Faucher; a brother, Richard Milton, and grandson, a Dylan Hohol. She is survived by her loving husband, Michael Hohol; a son, Christopher Holol and his wife, Michelle; a daughter, Starlight Farnsworth and her husband, James, her siblings, Cecilia Oudette and her husband, Bruno, David Faucher and his wife, Cecilia; grandchildren, Christopher Hohol, Jr., Nicholas Hohol, Aaron Hohol, Haedyn Farnsworth, Alliyah Lawrence and foster grandson, Joshua Smith; a niece, Brenda Drinkwine and her husband, Bradley; nephews Harvey Adams, Robert Adams and Aaron Faucher as well as many great nieces, great nephews and friends.
Evelyn was born on May 26, 1954, in Kingston, Rhode Island. She lived in Massachusetts before eventually moving to Long Lake 34 years ago. Evelyn was a waitress at many places, but her beautiful smile, contagious laugh and wonderful conversations could be found at the Long Lake Diner for most of her career. She was a beautiful soul who loved her grand babies and all the joy they gave her. Evelyn adored her community and her friends. She enjoyed the comfort of her home and watching the wildlife that came to visit. She would often shop, play lottery, indulge her sweet tooth and be sipping a Diet Coke.
There will be no formal service. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Long Lake Diner on Saturday, June 5, 2021, from noon to 4p.m. Organizers ask that those who plan to attend to please be courteous of and follow COVID-19 regulations. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Frary-Stuart Funeral Home, Tupper Lake.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Evelyn’s memory to Long Lake Rescue Squad, PO Box 415, Long Lake, New York.
Online condolences may be made at www.fraryfuneralhomes.com.