Margaret (Grenier) Morin

The family of Margaret (Grenier) Morin is sharing her passing after a long illness at Glendale Home in Glenville, New York.

She had been a wife and mother while being a motel owner/operator for many summer years. Margaret worked in retail in Rotterdam, Schenectady and Ames in Tupper Lake.

She lived at the Ivy Terrace for quite a few years and worked at LP Quinn Grade School for Catholic Charities in the Foster Grandparent Program a little over 5 years, loving what she did.

Anyone who knew her, knew she was a shy, quiet woman who walked everywhere she went and would only take a ride from a few close friends. She loved to make quilts, crochet and knit.

Margaret will be greatly missed by her children Janice (Vince) Meyers, Aileen (Roger) Burnett, Hugues (Glenda) Morin, and Cindy Brasmeister; her grandchildren Jennifer Davis, Hugues (Nicky) Morin Jr., Rachel Burnett, Austin (Cheyenne) Brasmeister, and Erika (Kal) Dunston; her great-grandchildren Hugues Morin III, Parker Morin, Alexander Davis, Kora Dunston, Leighton Dunston, Kenzlee Dunston, Rowynn Dunston, and Charlotte Brasmeister.

She is predeceased by her parents Mamie and John Grenier, brothers, John and Wilfred and sister Delima Moore.

There will be no calling hours per her wishes, with a private burial at a later time.

Anyone wishing to make a donation in her memory, please send to your local Alzheimer's Association.

Scott Baker, 37

Scott Baker, 37, of Tupper Lake, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 15 2021. Calling hours for Scott will be held on Tuesday October 26th, from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm at the Frary Funeral Home, with a mass to follow at the St. Alphonsus Church at 1 pm.

Scott is survived by his father, David Baker; his mother, Jackie Stiles and step father, Scott Stiles; his sister, Rochelle (Baker) Geary and her husband Adam; his grandmother Gertrude (Meme) Clement and partner Skip McGillis; his grandmother Mary Jane Baker; his aunts and uncles, Cindy and Jim Mulvana, Ann Marie and Edward Tripp, Maryjane and Arthur Durfee, Kenneth and Judy Baker, Deborah Isenhour, Kim and Mark Patinella, and Robert Baker; and his cousins, Stephen, Annie, Elijah, Nathan, Zachary, Kegan, Brittany, Hannah, Taylor, Shawn, David, Makenzie, Jake, and Dalton.

He was predeceased by his grandfather Kenneth Baker; his grandfather Norman (Papa) Clement; and his cousin Jaycee Baker; and his beloved dog, Maverick.

Scott was born on September 18, 1984 in Saranac Lake, N,Y. He attended Tupper Lake High School, graduating in 2003.

Scott was someone who thoroughly enjoyed life to the fullest when he could. He loved fiercely and forgave wholeheartedly. He had a great passion for skateboarding, snowboarding and camping. Scott loved spending quality time with his friends and family, especially his little sister, who was his whole world and his absolute best friend.

Scott had a smile that would light up a room, the most contagious laugh, and was always the life of the party. He had a sense of humor that couldn’t be matched, and found great joy in making anyone and everyone smile and laugh.

Online condolences may be made to www.fraryfuneral home.com/obituaries.

Michael “Mickey” Clark, 63

Michael “Mickey” Clark, 63, of Tupper Lake passed away at his home early on Monday, October 11, 2021. Calling hours for Michael were on October 18 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Frary Funeral Home at 24 Cliff Ave. Tupper Lake.

Mickey is survived by his father Richard “Bucky” Clark, his mother Barbara (Lafave) Clark; his loving wife Karla (Gonyea) Clark of 43 years; his two daughters Christy (Clark) Lacey and Angela Clark; his seven grandchildren Michael, Rayce, Rayana, Carter, Karleigh, Brady and Kylie; his sister Laurie (Clark) Fuller and her husband Marty Fuller; and several nieces and nephews.

Mickey was born on December 13, 1957, in Tupper Lake, the son of Richard (Bucky) Clark and Barbara (Lafave) Clark. He attended Tupper Lake High School in 1977.

Mickey married Karla Gonyea on May 27, 1978 at St. Alphonsus Church, with Father Squires officiating.

Mickey Clark was a man of few words to many. He had a great passion for restoring and customizing vintage snowmobiles that highlighted his talent with custom paint work. He enjoyed spending his vacations camping with his family but most of all he loved spending his days with his beautiful loving wife, whom he just adored!

Donations may be made in his memory to the Tupper Lake Snowmobile Club at 2482 State Route 30 Tupper Lake, NY 12986.

Online condolences may be made to www.fraryfuneral home.com/obituaries.

Henry L. O’Rear Jr, 73

Henry L. O’Rear Jr, 73, of Tupper Lake passed away on Saturday, October 9, 2021 at the Albany Medical Center.

Henry is survived by his wife Patricia (Priebe) O’Rear; daughter Kim (James) Baker, Jodi (Darwyn) Azzinaro, Allison (Thomas) Halvorsen; Grandchildren Brooke, Jacob, Jayda (Cody), Jordan, Dymond, Nate; Great-grandson Chase; siblings D. Chris (Lynn) O’Rear, Gene (Karen) Ryals, Rick O’Rear, Margaret (Arnold) Corne, Bert O’Rear, Terry O’Rear, and Cherise (Mike) Saraceni.

He is predeceased by his son Toby O’Rear; father Henry O’Rear Sr. and mother Marbie Jean Sizemore; and brothers Ted O’Rear and Mark Curtis.

Henry was born on July 11, 1948, in Charleston, South Carolina, the son of Henry L. O’Rear Sr. and Marbie J. (Sizemore) O’Rear.

Henry enjoyed traveling, spending time with family, gardening, home improvement projects, fishing trips with friends, and proudly was the original project manager for the Wild Center in Tupper Lake..

It is Henry’s wishes to not have a service and his family thanks everyone for honoring this.

Donations may be made in his memory to the S.P.C.A. at the website http://www.stlawrencevalleyspca.org/donations.php

Online condolences may be made to www.fraryfuneral home.com/obituaries

Daniel Gordon Santerre, 85

Daniel Gordon Santerre, age 85, of Tupper Lake, went home to be with Jesus his Savior and Lord on October 13, 2021.

Calling hours for Daniel were at the Frary Funeral Home at 24 Cliff Avenue on Tuesday, October 19 from 10a.m. to 12 p.m.. There was a Funeral Mass at St. Alphonsus Church that followed at 12:30p.m. with burial at Holy Name Cemetery immediately following.

Daniel was born on February 16, 1936 to George and Mae (Youmell) Santerre.

Daniel attended Tupper Lake High School, where he enjoyed playing football, basketball and running track for the Lumberjacks, graduating in 1956.

After graduation, he entered the United States Navy, serving primarily in San Diego, CA from 1956 to 1960 as a Navy Corpsman and two years in active reserve.

On January 17, 1959 he married the love his life, Neva Bliss.

Upon returning to Tupper Lake in 1960, Dan began working for the V.A. Hospital, later changing to Sunmount Developmental Center. Dan progressed in service, becoming an assistant director for the Underwood Community Home.

During this time, he was recognized as “Employee of the Year”, receiving the “Outstanding Service Award”. Daniel retired from Sunmount with 37 years of service in 1997.

Dan was a strong believer in serving God and his country. He became a Eucharistic Minister serving in the Christian Family Movement, the choir, serving daily mass and assisting in maintaining the church by helping painting it. Daniel was an active member of the Knights of Columbus, serving as a Fourth Degree Grand Knight, as well as the Tupper Lake Auxiliary Police, the American Legion, VFW, and he served on the Tupper Lake Veterans Honor Guard for over 50 plus years while commanding it for some of those years.

Dan enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. Teaching his children at a young age about God and country and being part of a family. Daniel loved gardening, his yearly trips to LaToque, Canada for trout fishing, camping, bingo, enjoying life and having fun.

Daniel was predeceased by his parents George and Mae (Youmell) Santerre; his loving wife Neva of 61 years who passed in 2020; a daughter Ann Santerre, a son Gordon Santerre; his brothers Manfred Santerre and Hurbin Santerre, his sisters Eleanor Sasz and Evelyn Kurdziel.

Dan is survived by his loving children Daniel (Cindy) Santerre, Mary (James) Shaheen, Claire Santerre (Pete Gilbert), Vincent Edward Santerre and Keyle Francoise Santerre; 10 grandchildren, 3 step-grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren with another one on the way in 2022.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Frary Funeral home. In lieu of flowers please consider donating to the Tupper Lake Veteran Honor Guard, masses at St. Alphonsus Holy Name Church, or planting a tree in Daniel’s name.

Ronald E. Bujold, Jr.

Ronald E. Bujold, Jr., 55, of Oriskany passed away Tuesday, September 21, 2021 in The Grand with his family by his side.

He was born in Tupper Lake on July 27, 1966, the son of Ronald E. and Cheryl Gaff Bujold Sr. He attended Tupper Lake Schools and graduated from Tupper Lake High School with the class of 1985. He later attended MVCC in the Security Training courses.

He was married to Shari Blank on August 25, 2001 in Canton.

Ronald was a security guard for Vernon Downs and later for LB Security, Utica.

Ronald was a communicant of St. Alphonsus Church, Tupper Lake and a member of the NRA. He loved watching NASCAR and was a big Dale Earnhardt fan.

During his youth, Ron enjoyed target shooting with his dad and his uncles, Rick and Gary and playing Tonka Trucks with Uncle Mike.

Ronald is survived by his beloved wife and constant companion, Shari Bujold of Oriskany, his mother, Cheryl and his stepfather, Mark Ross of Charlestown, Indiana; his son, Charles Edward Bujold of Oriskany, two sisters, Gina Bujold and her companion, Harold Bradley of Tupper Lake and Kimberly Bujold of Charleston IN; mother-in-law and father in law, Lenora and William Blank; one niece, Hope Marie Bujold; one nephew, Derek and his wife, Stephanie Bujold and several aunts, uncles and cousins.

He was predeceased by his father, Ronald E. Bujold Sr. on October 20, 2001.

His funeral was held Saturday, October 9, 2021 at the V. J. Iocovozzi Funeral Home, Inc., 203 Second Ave. Frankfort with Greg Jenkins officiating. Calling hours were held from 2-4 at the V. J. Iocovozzi Funeral Home, Inc.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held in St. Alphonsus Church, Tupper Lake at 11a.m. on Saturday, October 16, 2021. Interment will be in St. Alphonsus Cemetery, Tupper Lake.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the V.J. Iocovozzi Funeral Home, Inc. 203 Second Avenue, Frankfort.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Ron’s memory may be made to CNY Brain Aneurysm Awareness Campaign, 116 Schrouder St., East Syracuse, NY 13057. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.

Ron’s family would like to extend their sincere appreciation to the nurses and staff at the Grand, Utica for the wonderful care and compassion shown to him during his stay and passing.

Expressions of sympathy may be placed on Ronald’s online memorial page by going to www.iocovozzifuneralhomes.com

Carol Irene (Snyder) Richer

Carol Irene (Snyder) Richer passed away on September 10, 2021.

Carol was born in Tupper Lake on December 1, 1944, the daughter of Virginia and Glen Snyder, an only child. She attended public school and graduated from Tupper Lake High School with Honors in 1962, alongside her sweetheart, James Roland Richer.

The outdoors of the Adirondacks were her playground. When she was not summiting one of the 46 High Peaks, or on the water, she skied; racing with notable success and spending as much time as possible on the slopes. Her joyful, calm, kind, and independent spirit were evident from a young age.

Carol attended Green Mountain College in Vermont and the University of Wisconsin, Madison, majoring in Zoology. Her first puppy joined her during this time.

On December 17, 1966, Carol and Jim were joined in marriage at St. Alphonsus Church in Tupper Lake and began their married life together in Waterbury, Vermont. Carol was a ski instructor, on ski patrol, and worked in the labs of the Vermont Department of Fish and Wildlife.

A year later, she and Jim bought their first house, in a valley on the Little River in Waterbury, where they would continue to raise their family of three children and settle for the next 35 years.

Carol created a cozy, welcoming household. She started the fire in the woodstove each morning and provided hearty dinners every evening. During the day, she cared for their many food animals and vegetable gardens, sewed, put up food, and did carpentry and crafts of every kind. She always had a project!

Carol’s community spirit was evident; she and Jim cleared trash from the rivers in the first Green-Up days, she collected, tested, and reported on acid rain, went into classrooms with the earliest Environmental Learning for the Future (ELF) instructors, and launched one of the first school Nordic ski programs in Vermont.

Her humor and creativity came through in Waterbury’s Annual Winter Croquet Tournament with the triumphant and colorful Bungle Family.

Carol’s heart never left the Adirondacks. By 2002, Carol and Jim had purchased a home on Simond Pond, and moved back to Tupper Lake permanently, later taking up residence in her parents’ old home in Moody.

Upon their return, they paddled and hiked with The Irregulars and worked to renovate Big Tupper Ski area. They took great interest in the establishment of The Wild Center museum and were in the first group of volunteers when the public arrived. One of the biggest thrills of Carol’s adult life was seeing the Big Tupper Ski Area reopen.

Many people were recipients of Carol’s quiet kindness and creations.

In 2021 they spent a final summer in Tupper Lake and then moved to a house of their own in Shelburne.

In her last days, Carol was attended to by the caring hands of the Vermont McClure Miller Respite House. She passed away due to cerebral hemorrhaging and complications with Lewy Body dementia and Parkinsonisms.

She was surrounded by the presence and voices of family and friends until the very end.

Carol is survived by her husband, James Richer, and her children and grandchildren: Gretchen Richer and children Noah and Zibiah Dartt, Chris and wife Ryan Richer and son, Lucas Richer, and Matthew Richer and wife Elena Ramirez and children Emma and Ellie Richer-Ramirez. She also leaves behind her loyal Golden Retriever, Charlie VII, and dear friends.

The family gratefully acknowledges Carol’s dedicated caregivers: Noelle Casagrain, Katie Coakley, Armanda Farnsworth, Tricia Jaquis, Isabelle Sharp, Grace Shumski, and Kathy Yantz, without whom the last 18 months of independence would not have been possible.

Carol will return forever to her beloved Tupper Lake on Saturday, October 23. She will be buried at St. Alphonsus Cemetery in a private ceremony.

Please plan to join us for a Public Memorial and Celebration of Carol’s life on Saturday, October 23 at The Wild Center Museum in Tupper Lake, NY at 5:30 p.m. Food will be served and the exhibits will be open. Little would have made her happier than the opportunity to share a small slice of the Adirondack world to which she was so devoted.

Donations in Carol’s memory can be made to The Wild Center, 45 Museum Dr, Tupper Lake, N,Y, 12986

Henry Staves, 82

Henry Paul Staves, 82, of Tupper Lake, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, September 29, surrounded by his loving family.

Calling hours for Henry were held on Tuesday, October 5, 2021 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Frary Funeral Home at 24 Cliff Ave, Tupper Lake with a graveside service immediately following at St. Alphonsus Cemetery.

Henry is survived by his wife Charlene (DeMars) Staves, his children; Marc and (Cathy) Staves, of Tupper Lake. Marla Staves DeVito of Lake Placid, Nancy Staves Silva of Massena, Matthew and (Nancy) Staves of Collinsville, Illinois and Gregg and (Gwen) Staves of Massena

Henry is also survived by his grandchildren: Christina Hoffnagle, Nicole Amell; Alyssa Staves DeVito; Megan and Malia Silva; Drew Smith, Brandon Staves, Jordan Staves; Jarred Gaff, Joshua Smith, Meghan Smith, Henry, Hunter, Hayden, Anna, Tyla, Gregg, Tanner, Khloe, Blaze, Rikki Staves and Lexie Adams and his great grandchildren: Ashton Hoffnagle; Caden & Madelyn Amell; Echo Staves; Landon Ellis and Rayna Larock; Greyson Floyd; Abrianna Smith.

In addition he leaves behind his younger brother Gerald Staves and his wife, Pauline, and many nieces and nephews.

He is predeceased by two grandsons, Ryan Staves and Tyler Breton; his brother, Donald, and sisters- Betty, Shirley and Mary Alice.

Henry was born in Tupper Lake, NY on April 2, 1939, the son of Leroy and Margaret (LaMoy) Staves. He graduated from Tupper Lake High School in 1957. Upon graduation he enlisted in the United States Air Force where he trained and served as a Flight Engineer, with the majority of his enlistment spent at Elmendorf AFB, Alaska.

Henry married Charlene DeMars of Tupper Lake, the love of his life, on October 28th, 1961 at St. Alphonsus Church and together they raised a beautiful family that he was tremendously proud of.

Early on, following his military service, Henry was accepted into the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. Working with the IBEW, and as is often the case with these men and women, he took a great deal of pride and accomplishment while having the opportunity to work many large construction jobs during his career. He not only worked around New York State, but across the Northeast, including the large paper mill in Skowhegan, Maine. Some of the more notable jobs he worked at were the Atlas ICBM missile projects during the early 1960’s at Sugarbush, N.Y.

Henry also enjoyed telling stories about he and his good friend and traveling partner Ricky Bujold. Henry would often recall how they worked together at many of the school construction projects, shopping malls and correctional facilities. And, in Lake Placid in preparation of the 1980 Winter Olympics they worked at many of the Olympic venues, including the summit of Whiteface Mountain.

They also worked through and overcame the challenges to install one of the highest power generator systems in the State of New York.

Henry was an avid big game hunter, trapper and woodsman. He was noted for taking down many large bucks from the area and had the horn collection to prove it. Each set had its own story.

As a knowledgeable and crafty fur trapper, he had many successful fur harvests though the years and enjoyed the sport immensely.

Henry also served as the Scoutmaster of Troop 23 in Tupper Lake for many years. He was very passionate about the scouting program. For over two decades he remained active in various capacities and always would revel in the friendly rivalries between Troop 23 and Troop 11 with his friend and fellow scoutmaster, Dave Premo.

His was a life well lived. He will forever be missed deeply and remembered fondly.

Celebration of life: Doreen Sutliffe

Bring your most joyful memories with you as we celebrate the life of Charlette “Doreen” Sutliffe. A life lived so happily deserves a happy remembrance. Though we experience the sadness of her passing, we can honor the best of our experience and the echo of her positive presence. Come be a part of the celebration on October 9, at 3 p.m. at the Trail's Inn.

Just as she would want, the drinks and food will flow in the same manner as the conversation always has.

Therese M. Pauze, 95

Funeral Mass for Therese M. Pauze, age 95, of Tupper Lake, will be held today, Wednesday, September 29, 2021, at 11a.m. at St. Alphonsus Church. Burial will be in St. Alphonsus Cemetery following funeral services. Therese passed away early on the morning of September 23, 2021.

Therese is predeceased by her parents Louis and Louise (Boucher) Pauze; and her step-brother Armand Derosie.

Therese married Joseph Wood on October 22, 1957 at St. Bernard’s Church in Saranac Lake, officiated by Rev. Peter Riani.

Therese was born on January 30, 1926, in Tupper Lake, the daughter of Louis and Louise Pauze. She was valedictorian of her graduating class at Holy Ghost Academy.

Therese loved going to church, listening to the rosary, and she also loved dogs very much.

Online condolences can be made at www.fraryfuneralhomes.com

Steven J. Burke, 59

Steven J. Burke, 59, of Childwold, died Friday, September 17, 2021 at the Adirondack Medical Center in Saranac Lake.

Steven was born in Buffalo, New York on June 17, 1962, the son of Philip and Rosemary (Spencer) Burke.

Steven had worked most of his life as an auto body repairman for various auto body shops in Rochester, N.Y. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing.

He is survived by one brother Thomas Burke of Canandaigua, N.Y., one sister Linda (Michael) Blair of Rochester, NY, and one sister-in-law Melissa Burke of Canandaigua, N.Y. He is also survived by several nieces and his close cousins Chris (Amy) Larkin and Daniel Larkin all of Rochester, NY. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother Paul Burke.

Funeral arrangements are in care of the Fortune-Keough Funeral Home in Saranac Lake. Following cremation funeral services will take place at the convenience of the family.

Friends wishing to remember Steven J. Burke may make memorial contributions to the Tri-Lakes Humane Society in care of the funeral home. Family and friends can also share their condolences and memories at fortunekeoughfuneralhome.com.

Richard J. Papineau, 74

Funeral Mass for Richard J. Papineau, age 74, of Tupper Lake, were held on Monday, September 20, 2021, at 12:30Pp.m. at St. Alphonsus Church. Burial was in Holy Name Cemetery following funeral services. Calling hours were held earlier that day at Frary-Stuart Funeral Home in Tupper Lake, NY.

Mr. Papineau passed away late on the evening of September 13, 2021.

Richard is survived by his wife, Susan (Varden) Papineau; his daughters, Corrennia Rice, Stacey Papineau, Christy Papineau; his grandchildren, Chelsea (John) Schaffer, Joelle Bedore, Kylie McFadden, Braiden Martin, Denny Martin, Logan Morrow; and his great-grandchildren, Lance, Abel, and Winnie Schaffer. He is predeceased by his parents Delbert and Edna (Trudell) Papineau and by his aunt Theresa Trudell.

Richard was born on March 3, 1947, in Tupper Lake, the son of the late Delbert and Edna (Trudell) Papineau.

Richard married Susan Varden at his parent’s home on November 11, 1978, with the Judge Tony Ellis officiating. Richard was employed at Sunmount DDSO as a Mental Hygiene Therapy Aide and was greatly respected and admired. Richard enlisted in the US Army and National Guard and proudly served his country.

Richard enjoyed camping, collecting antiques, going to flea markets, wheeling and dealing. He enjoyed his pets dearly, and he was an avid Ham Radio and CB operator with the handle “Wildfire”.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the local Alzheimer’s Association at 101 Broad St. Plattsburgh, NY 12901

Online condolences can be made at www.fraryfuneralhomes.com

Joan DeGroot, 87

Joan DeGroot passed away in her home on August 19, 2021 at age 87.

Joanie was a fun loving, sassy Philly girl who loved to banter. She was a doting wife, mother, and granny.

Joan was preceded in death by her son Joseph Scanlon.

She is survived by her loving husband, Dennis, who was at her side for 40 years. She is survived by her daughters Michele and Kelly, her son-in-law Joe, her grandchildren Kristy, Ryan, and Evan, her great-grandchildren Mason and Ethan, and her nephews. I love you, Joanie.

Austen Toohey, 27

Austen Jay Toohey, 27, of Dickenson Center and Tupper Lake passed away Saturday, September 11, 2021 at Albany Medical Center with his family by his side.

He had survived open heart surgery in March 2021, but eventually succumbed to complications due to an infection. Austen always fought for what he wanted and fought until he couldn't fight any longer.

Born on January 11, 1994 at Albany Medical Center, he was the son of Paul Toohey Jr. and Bobbie Jo Roberge.

Austen was a kind hearted soul who would help anyone in need especially his family. Family to Austen were those related to him by blood, marriage and the people closest to him. He loved working on small engines and could often be found in the garage working on a car, snowmobile or four-wheeler.

Although Austen got into his fair share of trouble, he was in the process of turning his life around.

Austen was a passionate person and treasured time with his sons, Liam and Paxton, his brother Nathan, and his nephews, nieces, and cousins. Austen was anxiously awaiting a baby in March 2022.

He is survived by his fiance Brittenie York, two sons, Liam, 8; Paxton, 1; Brittenie's two sons Bentley and Hunter; his mother, Bobbie Jo (Eric) Drasye; his father, Paul Toohey, Jr.; three brothers, Nathan Toohey, Devin Roberge, Eric Drasye Jr., step sister Devon Beaudette and half brother Payton Toohey. He is also survived by his maternal grandmother, Carol Beaudette, and great-grandmother Beulah Gonyea; his paternal grandparents, Paul Toohey, Sr. and Lynda (Smith) Toohey. Austen also leaves behind many aunts, uncles and cousins.

He was predeceased by his Pop, Neal Beaudette; a half sister, Paige Toohey, grandfather Robert Roberge, uncles Lee and William Gonyea.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time.

John M. Fuller, 88

John M. “Jack” Fuller, 88, passed away at his home on Monday, September 6, 2021 after a long illness.

Jack was born on November 11, 1932, the son of Harold and Anita (Bedore) Fuller.

He grew up in the Junction neighborhood of Tupper Lake and was a 1951 graduate of Tupper Lake High School. Jack was a member of the undefeated 1948 Lumberjack football team, and was later inducted into the TLHS Athletic Hall of Fame.

After high school, Jack was drafted into the United States Army and served at the end of the Korean War. Following service, he returned to Tupper Lake and was married to the former Dorothy LaPointe on May 22, 1955.

Jack spent a 35-year career working for the Village of Tupper Lake in several different capacities, eventually retiring as foreman of the Electric Department. He also spent 17 years as a member of the local volunteer fire department.

In his leisure time, Jack enjoyed hunting and fishing and was a fixture at several local clubs, including Robinwood Park and Township 19. An entertaining storyteller, he enjoyed telling tales of the Junction of his youth and its many interesting residents and events.

Jack is predeceased by his parents and wife of 60 years.

He is survived by his daughter Marcy (Dean) LaVigne and son Marty (Laurie) Fuller, both of this village. He was fortunate enough to have five grandchildren: Donnie Hachey, Zachary LaVigne, Amande Lizotte and Lexie and Nicole Fuller.

He also had four great-grandchildren, Elizabeth Hachey, and Jeannelle, Maddox and Everett Lizotte.

There will be no funeral or calling hours. A private graveside ceremony will take place for the family at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Jack’s memory to High Peaks Hospice.

Celebration of life: Stuart Burnett Sr.

Please come celebrate the life of Stuart Burnett Sr, aka Wildman at the Lookout Bar and Grille at the Tupper Lake Country Club on Friday, September 24 from 4p.m. to 8p.m.

It will be a potluck buffett. Come share memories that you have of him with his family.

Vernon Ross Friend

Born May 22nd 1933 and died on August 20, 2021, at age 88 years old. His parents were Lucy and George Friend from Barton, Vermont. He had five siblings: Brothers: Rodney, Marvin, and Danny, Terry and Sister: Georgia.

His family moved to Tupper Lake in his teen years. He then enlisted in the Air Force during the Korean War as an air craft mechanic and did a tour in England.  He returned to Tupper Lake and married Sandra Sutter December 15th 1956. Together they had five children. He worked at the Seaway Construction Project in St. Lawrence, Tahawus Mines in Newcomb, and was the Head Fleet Mechanic at Madden's Transfer and Storage in Saranac Lake, then started his own business Vern's Auto and Truck Repair specializing in working on Volkswagens in Tupper Lake until he retired at age 73. Hobbies included: hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, and gatherings at his hunting camp with his family and grandchildren. He was a member of the Mt. Arab Masonic Lodge #847 for over 50 years and also a member of the Media Temple Motor Patrol for the Shriners.

He is survived by his loving wife, Sandra Friend, Sister, Georgia Christiano of VT. Daughters: Linda (Steve) Hilbert of Saranac Lake, Darlene (Steve) Coffey of Seattle WA, Sons: Ross (Lori) Friend and Todd (Becky) Friend of Tupper Lake. Seven Grandchildren and Five Great Grandchildren. Many nieces and nephews. He was a loving and caring Father and Grandfather and will be deeply missed by his family. On August 26th a private family burial service was held at St. Alphonsus Cemetery in Tupper Lake, NY. Funeral arrangements are in care of the Fortune-Keough Funeral Home.      

William “Bill” Joseph Lewis, Jr.

On August 26, Bill Lewis passed away at Montefiore Hospital, an affiliate of the Hillman Cancer Center in Pittsburgh. His wife, Dona, was able to be with him.

Bill was born in Utica, N.Y. on November 5, 1939 to William and Beulah LaPorte Lewis. Bill grew into an exceptional athlete using his 6 foot 7 inch height to great advantage in basketball. Bill also showed his entrepreneurial skills early on, taking on the job of paper boy with such enthusiasm that he won the route sales contest and a new Schwinn bicycle.

In 1955, the Lewis family moved to Syracuse. Bill attended local parochial schools and graduated from Nottingham High School in 1958.

Bill married young and started his family. He worked tirelessly to support them, working multiple jobs at once. Among his jobs, he swept the floors at Syracuse China and sold door-to-door for Fuller Brush. Through it all, he developed his legendary work ethic and sales skills. He truly thought all work was honorable.

One fateful day, Bill drove by the Bristol Myers Pharmaceutical plant in Syracuse and saw a sign they were hiring. He began working on the maintenance crew, dreaming of breaking into sales for the company. He worked hard and, in time, convinced management to give him a chance. Bristol rewarded Bill’s success with a promotion to District Manager and, then, Regional Pharmaceutical Sales Manager which required a move to Richmond, VA. His steady success and rise in pharmaceutical sales had begun.

From Bristol, Bill moved to Glaxo and relocated to the Chicago area. He was hired to build the company’s hospital sales force in its move into American markets. While building Glaxo’s client base, Bill is credited with creating the first national accounts program for pharmaceuticals in North America.

In 1985, Bill married Dona McCready. In time, they relocated to Sun City, AZ. Their life together was filled with purpose, family, love and great fun. Bill’s humor, wit, riddles, poems, magic tricks, two-dollar-bill finger rings, yodeling and classic cars are unforgettable to everyone who knew him. Truly, when he walked into a room, he was the center of attention.

With Dona at his side, Bill’s career came to its peak at FFF Enterprises where Bill rose from sales consultant to become the Senior Vice President for Sales and Strategic Alliances. For 23 years, Bill worked tirelessly to grow the client base and sales for FFF and did so successfully. After 57 years in his industry, Bill had become a legend.

Bill loved to entertain and was a gracious host. In 2000. Bill and Dona began a project of very special meaning. They purchased a piece of land in Tupper Lake, home to Bill’s maternal ancestors who were among the early settlers in Tupper: the LaPortes, Sears (Cyr) and Auclairs. They planned and built a home to bring their large, loving family together and to share the Adirondacks with friends. And they did just that.

Bill loved his work and especially his time at FFF. So much so that he forgot to retire. He finally did retire just last May. The last weekend in July, he celebrated Dona’s birthday in Tupper with family gathered around him. He had just begun his post-retirement volunteer service at the Wild Center in Tupper.

When not working, Bill enjoyed all sports, golfing, puttering around his homes, tinkering with his cars, and—most of all—spending time with friends and family.

Bill is survived by his bride, Dona, and by children Bill (Jill); Scott; Bob (Sue); Jeffrey; Heather Lewis Buchholz (Keith); Sharon Neeld Leavitt and Craig Neeld (Michele) as well as by friends and relatives all across the country. He was predeceased by son Phillip Lewis, daughter, Jessica Lewis, son-in-law Chuck Leavitt and brother-in-law Jack Sarna. Also surviving are his sister, Lynette Sarna, brother, Michael (Donald), and 10 grandchildren.

After losing his daughter to spinal muscular atrophy, Bill became a tremendous advocate for children’s health. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Cure SMA, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or the Ronald McDonald House.

A Funeral mass for William “Bill” Joseph Lewis Jr., will be held on Saturday, September 4, 2021, at 11a.m. at St. Alphonsus Church. Calling hours will take place at Frary Funeral Home following mass.

Athur J. Carrow, 83

Arthur J. Carrow, 83, of Liverpool, N.Y., passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 19, 2021.

Born and raised in Tupper Lake, Art graduated from Tupper Lake High School. Art furthered his studies attending Albany State University.

In 1962, he was united in marriage to Donna M. Leroux, a blessed union of 59 years.

In 1969 the couple came to Liverpool and raised their family. Art was employed with Rollway Bearing in Liverpool as a Manufacturing Engineer, retiring after 25 years of service.

Arthur will be remembered for his work ethic and being the ultimate planner. Whether researching information to assemble a project or to plan a family vacation, he could always be counted on. He loved to travel, especially taking cruises, cooking large meals for his family to savor and was an avid SU basketball fan.

He is predeceased by his parents, Arthur C. and Herma (Burnell) Carrow and his sister, Patricia Farnsworth.

Surviving to cherish his memory is his wife, Donna M. Carrow of Liverpool, his children; Anne (John) Murphy of Baldwinsville, David (Vicki) Carrow and Michael Carrow both of Liverpool, Karen (Thomas) Adams of Cicero, six grandchildren; T.J., Jeff, Nikki, Elise, Mackenzie, Madison, two great-granddaughters, Sophia and Stella, two brothers, Ronald (Jenny) Carrow of Lake Placid and Dale (Patricia) Carrow of VA., many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Calling hours were held on Wednesday, August 25, 2021 at Christ the King Church, 21 Cherry Tree Circle, Liverpool, NY 13090 with a Mass of Christian Burial that followed at 11:00 am. The Rite of Committal and burial will be private in Our Lady of Peace Cemetery, Baldwinsville.

Contributions in Arthur's memory can be made to Christ the King Church. Please sign the funeral home on-line guest book for Arthur to express your condolences to his family.

Marni A. Wilcox, 48

Marni Webber-Wilcox, 48, passed away unexpectedly in the Glens Falls Hospital on Tuesday, August 24, 2021 while visiting a friend in the Lake George area.

Born on August 30, 1972 in Saranac Lake, she was the only child of Colyn and Donna Drew Webber.

Marni attended Tupper Lake High School and later received her GED. She worked for many years as a Home Health Aide.

On September 20, 2003 she married Frank D. Wilcox. He passed away on February 15, 2008.

Marni is survived by her father, Colyn Webber of Piercefield; one son Steven W. Webber of Pierefield; one daughter, Nicole Wilcox of Ft. Covington; one grandson, Harper Webber of Tupper Lake; her aunts Diane Trombley of Tupper Lake; Elaine Sarazen and Patty Reandeau of Piercefield; a good friend and Harper's mom Amanda Phillips of Tupper Lake, and Marni's companion, Larry DeShane of Tupper Lake, many cousins both in the area and in Niagara Falls.

She is predeceased by her mother, Donna Lynn Drew Webber, paternal grandparents, Clinton and Helen Webber and maternal grandparents, Harland and Darlene Drew, an uncle Frank Drew and her son Steven's father Steven Facteau.

Burial will be in Gale Cemetery at the convenience of the family. Funeral arrangements are in care of the Frary Funeral Home in Tupper Lake.