Lee Dewyea, 68
Word has been received of the death of Lee (Terry) Dewyea, 68, of Punta Gorda, Florida, formerly of Tupper Lake.
Lee was born in Tupper Lake on July 8, 1953. He graduated from Tupper Lake High School, worked for a time at Sunmount Developmental Center and then enlisted in the United States Coast Guard.
After his discharge from the Coast Guard he moved to Florida where he and his partner ran a Landscaping business for many years. In recent years he was co-owner of a bait and tackle shop and also a nursery.
Lee is survived by brothers David (Sidonna), Dan of Tupper Lake, Mike (Michele) & Jamie of California and sisters Ruth Burnell and Lisa (Mark) Reed of Tupper Lake as well as several nephews, nieces, great nephews & great nieces.
He was pre-deceased by his parents, Gertrude and John (Jack) Dewyea,Sr., and brothers Jack and Rick.
There will be no calling hours. There will be a Memorial Mass & Burial in the spring. Donations in his memory may be made to the Tupper Lake Rescue or the Wild Center.
Alice I. Duprey, 58
Funeral services for Alice I. Duprey, 58, of Tupper Lake, were held on Monday, December 13, 2021, at 7 p.m., with Rev. Douglas Decker officiating at Frary-Stuart Funeral Home, Tupper Lake. Visitation was held on Monday, December 13, 2021, from 5 p.m. until the time of the funeral services at the funeral home.
Mrs. Duprey passed away on Saturday, December 4, 2021, at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, N.Y.
Alice is survived by her children, Anthony Sweet and his wife Rochelle and their two children Dayton and Davin of Cleveland, TN, Crystal Miller and her husband, Cody Miller, and Danielle Duprey of North Richmond Hills TX; her parents, Charles Jr. and Alice Baker of Tupper Lake, NY; her siblings, Charles Baker and his wife, Cynthia Baker, of Medina, NY and Linda Tyo and her husband, Ray, of Canton, N.Y.; aunts and uncles, Edward Dukett of Saranac Lake, and Mary Besaw of Saranac Lake; and several cousins, nieces and nephews.
Alice was born on April 9, 1963, in Saranac Lake, , the daughter of Charles Jr. and Alice (Dukett) Baker. She graduated from Tupper Lake Central School in 1981.
Alice was employed by Amazon in a fulfilment center in Charleston, TN for about ten years.
Alice enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, sitting by the water, visiting waterfalls, and had a large collection of model carrousel horses.
Donations may be made in Alice’s memory to the American Cancer Society or Roswell Park Cancer Institute.
Online condolences may be made at www.fraryfuneralhomes.com.
Theresa Helen LaMare, 86
Theresa Helen LaMare, 86, passed away peacefully at her home on December 2, 2021, surrounded by her loved ones who have cared for her over the past few years.
She was born July 14, 1935 in Tupper Lake, to Thomas and Helen (Veivia) Godin. On June 4,1955 she married the love of her life, Lee F. LaMare and they spent 59 wonderful years together before his passing in 2014.
Throughout her years, she was employed at Mercy Healthcare as a nursing assistant, OWD in the factory and helped with the Norman Rockwell mail order prints, worked at the HGA in the cafeteria, ran a daycare out of her home and ended career as a Foster Grandparent at Sunmount DDSO in 1997 to babysit her granddaughter Marissa LaMare.
Theresa was president of the Ladies Auxiliary post 3120 and enjoyed helping out with the Girl Scouts. She cherished her times with family and friends, she and Lee were most known for their Christmas Eve parties, family reunions, and trips to Sonny’s Farm in Ellenburg, trips with her sister and camping at twin rocks campground in Childwold, N.Y. In her spare time, Theresa enjoyed crafting with her sister and sewing various gifts for her family and friends.
Theresa and Lee opened their home for two years to the Fresh Air Program during the summer and enjoyed teaching two city children what the Adirondack life was all about.
She is survived by one son, Randy LaMare, from Gillespie, IL and his companion, Deb; one daughter, Patti Ann (LaMare) Flagg and her husband Ray of Tupper Lake; a special daughter Peg Holt and her husband Ron from Rogersville, TN.
She is also survived by ten grandchildren: Vicki LaMare of Pensacola, FL, Erica LaMare and her husband Ola of Stockholm, Sweden, Orgen Sen and Lee LaMare from San Angelo, TX, Theresa and Amber LaMare of Texas, Marissa (Skyler), Brayden, Ashleigh and Samantha LaMare of Tupper Lake; five great-grandchildren: Feyzi, Keila, Cosmina (Lee LaMare), Kyle (Vicki LaMare), and Adam (Marissa LaMare and Skyler Patnode).
She is also survived by her sister, Leona Kavanagh, her brother, Steven Godin and his companion MaryAnn, and a brother-in-law, Homer LaMare and his wife Mae, all of Tupper Lake; and several nieces and nephews along with her beloved dog Holly.
She was predeceased by her parents, her loving husband Lee, and four brothers- Fred, David, Ronnie, and Ray Godin.
The calling hours will be Friday, December 10 from 4 to 6p.m. at Frary Funeral Home in Tupper Lake, and there will be a Christian mass on Saturday, December 11, at 10a.m. at St. Alphonsus Church in Tupper Lake, NY. Donations may be made in her memory to the Tupper Lake Rescue Squad or High Peaks Hospice.
For those that knew Theresa well, knew of her love for wine so please raise a glass in memory of an amazing woman! CHEERS!
Marilyn Jeanne Barkley Benware, 74
Marilyn Jeanne Barkley Benware, 74, of Tupper Lake, passed away Thursday, December 2, 2021.
A funeral service will be held at Frary Funeral Home in Tupper Lake on Thursday, December 9, 2021, at 4p.m. with Fr. Thomas officiating. Calling hours will take place prior from 2p.m. to 4p.m. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Frary Funeral Home.
Marilyn was born in Albany, N.Y. to Murlin and Doris Barkley. The family moved to Whitesboro, N.Y. shortly after her birth where they lived for many years.
She graduated from Whitesboro High School and went to work in Utica at Metropolitan Insurance Company. She then moved to Tupper Lake and worked briefly at Major Rod and then enjoyed a career at Sunmount DDSO for over 25 years.
She was married to Gilbert Benware and after his passing, she enjoyed a happy home for many years with Leonard Williams. She loved bingo, Texas hold-em poker, bowling, the casino, and camping at Blue Jay Campsite.
She is predeceased in death by both parents; her sister Donna Barkley; her husband Gilbert Benware; and her companion Leonard Williams. She is survived by her sister Linda Kasper-Varden and Norman; nieces and nephews- Jenifer Kasper- Mullikin, Michele Cupp, Michael Kasper, Derek Kasper, and William Kasper; and special great-nieces, Keira Methot, Kiya Mullikin, Reese Kasper, and Dillian Kasper.
Condolences can be made at fraryfuneralhome.com.
Stanley John Ruszala, 34
Stanley John Ruszala, "John," age 34, of Tupper Lake, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, November 14, 2021. John was born July 8, 1987, the son of Stan Ruszala and Lori Friend.
He graduated from Tupper Lake Central School and the BOCES Auto Tech program in 2006. John held a variety of jobs including mechanic work at Leroy's Auto, technician for Home Energy, Main Street Restaurant, and steel iron work for MDRM Industries for 14 years.
John is survived by his loving parents, Lori and Ross Friend, his father, Stan Ruszala, his grandparents, Peter and Victoria Worlock and Sandra Friend, his sister and brother-in-law, Sara and Jeff Wells, his sister Breanne Friend, niece, Hannah Barber, aunts and uncles, Rusty and Wendy Luft, Phillip Worlock, Marissa and Brian Crandall, Chuck Cirillo, Brittany Luft, Linda and Steve Hilbert, Darlene and Steve Coffey, Todd and Becky Friend, Christina and Mark Holzschun and their children, and John and Vanessa Sanders and their children. He is also survived by his cousins Shayna, Rylee, and Jayden Crandall, Kristy and Andre Trujillo and their son Evan, Jared Cirillo, Nick and Tianna Coffey and their children Nathan and Aubrey, Justin Coffey, Jennifer Friend and James Augustine and their daughter Rose, and Jessica Friend and Cody Kobler and their daughter Blair.
He is predeceased by his great grandparents Dominick (Youngie) and Maggie Cirillo, his great uncle Phillip Cirillo, and grandparents Russell Luft, Kitty Wilcox, Stanley Ruszala II, and Vern Friend.
John grew up playing drums for the Tupper Lake Christian Center as part of the worship team and held strong Christian beliefs. John was an avid outdoorsman with a love of fishing, hunting, camping, four wheeling, snowmobiling, and spending time at the family camp, Camp Tilly. John also loved animals, especially his dog Shay Baby. He could usually be found tinkering and rebuilding anything he could get his hands on which include his motorized bike, his Mongoose, and red Mustang.
Anyone who knew John, knew he had a bold, adventurous, fun-loving personality. He was quick-witted, light hearted and he captured the hearts of everyone who had the privilege of knowing him. He was hard working in all he did, had a fierce love for his family, and was never afraid to take a risk or stand by his views. His smile was contagious, as he was often in the center of the room making jokes. John was strongly protective of his sisters and his "brothering" often extended to close family friends. John will be forever loved and in the hearts of his family and loved ones.
Calling Hours were held at the Tupper Lake Christian Center in Tupper Lake, on November 22, from 1p.m. to 3p.m. with a service immediately following officiated by Pastor Dave Boyea.
Online condolences may be made to www.fraryfuneralhome.com
Joyce (Barrett) McClelland, 95
Joyce (Barrett) McClelland passed away peacefully early Monday morning, November 22, at the Lennox & Addington County General Hospital in Napanee, Ontario at the age of 95.
Joyce made many trips to Tupper Lake over the years to visit her son, Publisher Dan McClelland and daughter in law, Judy, and their family.
Joyce lived an incredibly active life right up until the pandemic which kept her housebound and away from all the community activities and away from all the many friends she so enjoyed.
Each week she looked forward to video calls with her Great Grandson Remi.
She was predeceased by her husbands, Harold, in 1973 and Robert Clark in 2007.
Joyce was the loving mother of Dan McClelland (Judy) of this village, Kelly Roantree (Stephen) of Napanee, Patricia McClelland (David), previously of Calgary, Alberta but most recently of Napanee, and Tim McClelland (Donna), Revelstoke, B.C.
Joyce will also be deeply missed by her grandchildren: Andrew McClelland (Faith), Benjamin McClelland, all of Tupper Lake, Karyn (Hasan) Roantree of Toronto, Ontario, Sam (Jennifer) Roantree of Napanee, Ian (Abby) Roantree of Kingston, Ont., Michael McClelland of Vancouver, B.C., Katelyn (Chad) Holland of Revelstoke, B.C. She cared deeply too about her great grandchildren and longed to be with them. She liked them to call her “G.G.”- short for great grandmother.
Joyce leaves behind too a dear sister, Eleanor McLaughlin (late Clare) of Napanee. She was predeceased by siblings Mary Jordan and her husband Jim, Jerry Barrett (Ruth) and Eileen Barrett.
She is fondly remembered by two sisters-in-law, Gladys McClelland of Kingston, Ontario and Joyce McClelland of Moscow, Ontario.
She will also live on in the hearts of her many loving nieces and nephews and by the members of the extended Clark family.
The family will receive friends for visitation on Friday, December 3 from 11a.m. to 12:30p.m. at the Wartman Funeral Home- Napanee chapel. A service to celebrate Joyce's rich and full life will follow there at 1p.m.
As per provincial health regulations, masks are required, as are vaccine passports, which will be checked upon entry to the funeral home.
Those friends and family members wishing to attend Joyce's funeral service by Zoom, can register by visiting Joyce's obituary page on the funeral home's web site and clicking the link.
Memorial gifts may be made to the L&A Hospital Foundation or the Cancer Society, in memory of Joyce. On-line condolences and donations can also be made at www.wartmanfuneralhomes.com.
Reginald E. Charron, 100
Reginald E. Charron, residing in Piercefield and snowbird to Lady Lake, Florida passed away peacefully while in Florida of natural causes at 100 years old.
Reggie was born in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. The family moved to Piercefield when Reg was a child.
He graduated from Tupper Lake High school in 1940, then served in the U.S. Army in WWII in the South Pacific.
On his return to Piercefield, Reg worked to support the town and was a founding member of the Piercefield Volunteer Fire Company.
In 1952 he married Doris, the love of his life. They had three children together.
Reg became a supervisor at Rochester Products - General Motors, in Rochester, N.Y. and retired at the age of 58.
Growing up in the Adirondacks cultivated his passion for hunting, fishing, and enjoying nature.
He also competed in skeet shooting, throwing horseshoes, and archery where he won many regional and New York State championships.
In later years he could be found playing pool or golfing with many of his life-long friends.
Reggie was predeceased by his wife, Doris, his parents Arthur and Albina. Brother Andrew, his sister Alene, and brother Gerald.
He is survived by his daughters Kim Roberts, Leslie Macartney (Michael), and son Eric Charron (Laura) four grandchildren and eight great grandchildren; nieces and nephews, Gerard, Jeannine, Jean Guy and, Lisette, all who reside in Canada.
Military Burial at Holy Name in Tupper Lake, NY. Date to be determined.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to: Piercefield Volunteer Fire Company Box143 Piercefield, N.Y. 12973
Obituary submitted to the Rochester D & C
For print in the Sunday newspaper 11/21/21
Ethel "Joyce" Earle, 96
Ethel "Joyce" Earle, 96, of Tupper Lake, passed away on Friday, November 12, 2021.
Joyce was born on August 19, 1925 in Tupper Lake, the only daughter of five children to Valeda (La Fountain) Brown and Robert Brown Sr.
Joyce graduated from Tupper Lake High School and became employed by The New York Telephone Company as a switchboard operator until being hired by Mercy General Hospital in Tupper Lake as the Business Office Manager.
She married Robert "Bob" Earle May 1, 1949 and they continued to reside in Tupper Lake.
Joyce is survived by her daughters Susan (Michael) Britton of Parishville, N.Y. and Mary Ann Fries of Burnt Hills, N.Y. as well as four grandchildren, Kevin Wilcox of Canton, N.Y., Major Michael (Lidia) Wilcox (USMC) of Severn, Maryland, Stephanie (Christopher) Schelin of Wilton, N.Y. and Ryan (Jennifer) Fries of Rotterdam Junction, N.Y. and two step granddaughters, Andrea (Dave) Adsit of Redwood, N.Y. and Tracie (Jason) Green of Ogdensburg, N.Y.
She is also survived by one great granddaughter, (Lilah Schelin) and two step great granddaughters, Olivia and Michaela Adsit and three step great grandsons, Archie, Joseph and Jacob Green, sister in law Joan Brown of Alabama as well as several nieces and nephews.
Joyce was predeceased by her husband Robert "Bob" Earle who passed away December 4, 2010, her four brothers, Roy Brown, Bernard James Brown, Robert Brown Jr., Donald Brown and her parents Valeda (La Fountain) Brown and Robert Brown Sr.
Joyce enjoyed cross country and downhill skiing, snowmobiling, golf, camping, traveling, playing bridge, and spending time with family and friends.
Mass of Christian Burial to be held at St. Alphonsus Church in Tupper Lake, NY on Monday, November 22, 2021 at 11a.m. with burial at St. Alphonsus Cemetery immediately following.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the American Cancer Society.
Raymond J. Martin
Raymond J. Martin, beloved and gregarious family man, longtime local businessman, and friend to many, died November 2 of a heart attack while hunting in the woods he spent years exploring near his camp on Tupper Lake.
He was found on November 4 by a search crew, one of many led by DEC and state police handling nearly 300 local volunteers who came out to help find him - a man who called Tupper Lake home his whole life and gave to his community both personally and professionally.
Ray is survived by his best friend and wife of 44 years, Lori (Brunette), whom he began dating at Tupper High. They were married in 1977, after Ray graduated from SUNY Brockport College.
He is also survived by his daughters Kelly (Spencer), Tupper Lake; Katie Reeder (Jesse), Maryland; grandchildren Abigail and Grant Reeder; and son Jay (Emily), Tupper Lake. To say that he was close with his children would be a deep understatement. He was involved in their lives from birth, coaching basketball for their young teams, guiding them through teenage years, college and relationships, helping them move, and helping them laugh.
He fished and hunted with Jay, and he and Lori loved hearing Jay perform in different local bands.
He was so happy his daughter Kelly recently moved back to Tupper Lake.
His grandchildren, Abigail and Grant Reeder, lit up Ray's life. They spent summers at the family's camp on the lake here, where "Pa" devoted time to playing with them and introducing them to the big woods. He and Lori frequently drove to Maryland to visit with Katie, Jesse and the grandchildren. Ray would eagerly show his friends videos from his phone of his grandchildren's antics.
Ray began his career as a CPA at William A. Sweeney CPA in Saranac Lake in 1978. He became a partner 10 years later, and the firm became Sweeney and Martin. In 1998, Ray opened Ray Martin, CPA in Tupper Lake, where he has successfully served clients from the region and far beyond. HIs personal care and devotion to his clients, as well as his attention to detail and unflagging work ethic, made him an esteemed businessman. He supported many organizations and individuals as a civic-minded community man.
He was voted Best Accounting Firm of the Adirondacks by readers of the Adirondack Daily Enterprise. Happily, Ray sold the business to his son Jay and business partner Brian Dukett this past summer, looking forward to retirement and deleting 80-hour tax season weeks from his schedule.
An avid hunter who traveled to Alaska, Colorado and Montana on numerous hunting trips, Ray also hosted annual hunting gatherings at the log cabin camp he built across the lake. Each year, a community of close Beausoleil cousins and friends would gather for long days of hunting, sharing good meals, good stories and good beer and wine in the evenings. He loved being out in the woods hiking and walking.
Whether at a social gathering, a card game, a family dinner, or sitting with a few friends, Ray was perpetually known for his outgoing personality, his full-faced smile, hearty laugh, and storytelling punctuated with jokes and voice imitations. He had a welcoming heart and an open door.
Ray and Lori loved snowshoeing and cross-country skiing across the lake in the winter to their cabin, and in the woods in back of their home in Moody. They took many vacations together, worked together, cooked together, and embodied family. Anybody who knew Ray knew how much he loved their dogs, taking them everywhere, including to the office. Buddy, Molly, Beau and Toby have passed on. Maya, Bertie and Lily will miss his long walks, ball throwing and devotion.
Ray was also a board member of the Champlain National Bank.
He is survived by siblings Joe (Hazel), Tommy (Yun), Bob and Edward (Dawn), all of Florida; Anne (Paul), California; Jean (Chuck) Nevada, Richard (Diane) of Tupper Lake and Becky (Paul), Utah. He is predeceased by his brother Hank and his parents Ed and Simone Martin.
Calling hours will be held at the Frary Funeral Home on Monday November 15, 2021 from noon to 2p.m. and 4po.m. to 6p.m. A funeral service will follow on Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at 10 a.m. at the building formally known as the Holy Name Church at 114 Main Street, Tupper Lake.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be accepted for the creation of the Ray Martin Memorial Scholarship Fund for a high school senior going to college. They can be mailed to Martin and Dukett, 39 Lake Street, Tupper Lake, NY. 12986.
Online condolences may be made at www.fraryfuneralhomes.com.
Wesley Lanthier, 74
Wesley Wayne Lanthier, 74, of Tupper Lake, passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, November 2, 2021.
Graveside services will be held Saturday, November 13, 2021 at 10 a.m. at St. Alphonsus Cemetery directly followed by a celebration of life at the VFW in Tupper Lake at 12 p.m.. Friends and family are welcomed.
Wesley is survived by his love Linda Perrigo; his daughter, Danielle Lanthier; his sibling Gregory (Diane) Lanthier of Schaghticoke, N.Y., Marvin Lanthier of Tupper Lake and Marlene (Robert) Ashton of Piercefield.
He was a father figure to Jamie Perrigo and Marty (Karen) Perrigo; as well as several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles.
Wesley is predeceased by his father Adrien and mother Eleanor (Schulz) Lanthier; two children, Wesley Jr. and Wendy Lanthier; and the late Robert Perrigo.
Wesley was born on June 10, 1947, in Tupper Lake, the son of Adrien and Eleanor (Schulz) Lanthier. He attended Tupper Lake High School, graduating in 1967. He attended Hudson Valley Community College and Albany State graduating with a Bachelor’s degree in accounting. He worked at American Management Association in the finance department for 35 years before retiring. Wesley has spent the last 29 years with his love Linda Perrigo.
Wesley ran track in high school and college. He also enjoyed playing softball and bowling but it was reading books and hunting that were his passion. He enjoyed traveling, cooking, and music as some of his hobbies. Spending time with his family and friends, joking around and enjoying life is what made him smile.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the American Cancer Society or American Heart Association.
Online condolences may be made to www.funeralhome.com
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