Ola Demers,82

On Saturday, June 11, 2022, Ola Albion Demers (born Radloff), loving mother of six children, passed away peacefully at age 82.

Ola was born on July 5, 1939, in St. Regis Falls, New York, to Louis and Ethel (Sochia) Radloff. She graduated from Tupper Lake Junior and Senior High School, and on August 10, 1957, she married Clifton Herbert Mandigo, Jr. They had two sons, Kyle and Todd, and two daughters, Lou Ann and Tammy. In 1972, she remarried to James Eli Fletcher. They had two daughters, Jesse and Billi Jo.

Ola had a passion for adventure, and she always loved the beach. Although most of her life was spent in the Adirondacks, several of her early adult years were spent living and traveling throughout the country - ultimately making her way all the way to California! Ola had a beautiful singing voice, entertaining friends and family with traditional and original songs. She had a strong, independent spirit, speaking her mind and standing up for what she believed in. She also had an incredible sense of humor, coupled with an infectious laugh!

A smile always accompanied the face of any family member who mentioned Ola, affectionately called Nani by her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Over the past year, she had even become pen pals with one of her great-grandchildren, Elias, sending fun stickers and stories back and forth. She always made sure to let us know she loved us, parting ways with "Ma loves ya" or "Nani loves you!" A sentiment we all still hold in return for her and always will.

Ola was predeceased by her parents, her two sons, Kyle and Todd Mandigo, and her sister, Alice. She is survived by four of her children: Lou Ann Rice; Tammy Plausteiner and her husband, Tim; Jesse Fletcher and her partner, Shawn; Billi Fletcher and her partner, Darryl; along with numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Ola will be sadly missed by her many friends and family members who will continue to treasure their happy memories with her forever. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, June 16, 2022, at the Frary Funeral Home in Tupper Lake at 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. followed directly by a burial ceremony at the Holy Name Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family at: 22 East Rounds Street, Tupper Lake, NY 12986.

Eileen Carrow, 94

Eileen L. Carrow, 94, of Tupper Lake, went to be with the Lord on June 7, 2022.

Eileen Laura LaPlante was born September 27, 1927, to Mary Anne (Power) LaPlante and Proctor T. LaPlante in Tupper Lake. Eileen graduated from Holy Ghost Academy in 1945 and from Ogdensburg Business School in 1946.

She then worked as a secretary for Adam Palmer, Esq., William Perry, Esq. and Ernest Wood’s Accounting Office. In 1966, she went to work for the Tupper Lake Central School as a secretary in the Guidance Office until her retirement in 1991. Several years after her retirement, she worked for nine years as a foster grandmother at the L.P. Quinn Elementary School.

On April 25, 1949, she was married to Charles N. Carrow in St. Alphonsus Church by Msgr. Domina J. Breault. Together they raised four children: one son David of Denis, MA., three daughters: Daphne (Tutti) Torno and her husband Dr. Paul Torno, Diane Dechene and her husband Michael Dechene, and Judi Snyder, all of Tupper Lake. She had four grandchildren: Collette (John) Loud of Bristol, CT, Eric (Kim) Staves of Odessa, FL, Evan (Brooke) Dechene and Matthew (Olivia) Dechene of Tupper Lake. She also had seven great grandchildren, Kiana Carrow, Kirstyn Loud, Colin, Avery, and Emma Staves, Michael Steven Dechene and Addie Marie Dechene.

Eileen was predeceased by her parents, her brother Herbert in 1944, her husband Charles in 2000, her granddaughter Rhonda Carrow in 2000, her sister Daphne Veneroni in 2001, and her daughter-in-law Barbara Carrow in 2022.

Eileen was a communicant of St. Alphonsus Church and was a Eucharistic Minister for many years. She loved to pray for people.

Anyone who ever needed prayers, knew Eileen was the one to ask. She loved to knit and crochet and made many afghans for friends and for the sick. She was an avid reader and loved to bake. Her grandchildren especially loved gram’s cookies.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation, in her memory, to the Tupper Lake Rescue Squad.

Calling hours were held at the Frary Funeral Home in Tupper Lake on Friday, June 10 from 11a.m. to 1 p.m. with a funeral service that followed at 1:30 p.m. at St. Alphonsus Church.

Johanna Mary Jennings Parsons

Johanna Mary Jennings Parsons went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Saturday, April 30, 2022.

Johanna was born in Tupper Lake on October 28, 1942. She was preceded in her death by her husband of 38 years, Monty Parsons. Also preceding her in her death were her parents Arthur and Frances Jennings, her sister Claire and her niece Johanna.

Johanna lived in Long Lake before moving to Albany to attend Albany Business College. Upon graduation she resided in Glens Falls.

Johanna and her family moved to South Florida in 1976 but she always considered the Adirondacks her home. Johanna worked as a bookkeeper before becoming a pharmacy technician. She worked for Publix Supermarkets for over 25 years.

In her spare time Johanna loved to read, travel, go on long walks, and work on family genealogy projects. She also volunteered with the Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County. Johanna was a member of Holy Name Catholic Church in West Palm Beach, Florida.

Johanna is survived by her daughter Sarah Green and her husband Patrick; her daughter Katie Freshwater and her husband Mark; her son Paul Parsons and his wife Tina. She is also survived by her grandchildren: Ashley (Joey); Miranda (Drew); Andrew; Cody; Elijah; Morgan; Alexandra; and Madison and her great granddaughters Lilly and Penny. She is also survived by her sister Margaret; her brothers Stephen (Jackie) and Jim (Virginia). She also leaves behind many nieces and nephews who mourn her loss.

A funeral mass to celebrate Johanna will be held on Saturday, June 11 at 11a.m. in Long Lake at St. Henry’s Catholic Church. The address is 1188 Main St. Long Lake.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made in Johanna’s honor to The Adirondack Museum in Blue Mountain Lake.

Eva Mae (Burke) Lamoy, 95

Eva Mae (Burke) Lamoy, 95 years young, was reunited in heaven with her beloved husband, Frosty (Forrest), on Friday, May 27, 2022. She passed away peacefully in her home with family by her side.

Eva was born on November 27, 1926 in Hermon N.Y., the daughter of Hilda and Floyd Burke.

In January 1951, she married Frosty in Tahawus, and their union celebrated 58 years before his passing in 2009.

Frosty and Eva moved to Long Lake in 1960 to raise their family. Eva loved the Town of Long Lake, enjoying the outdoors and wonderful home life.

Eva was an avid gardener and spent many hours caring lovingly for her many flowers. She was a member of St. Henry’s Catholic Church, where she volunteered with her many talents and celebrated her 61st year as a member of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas. Her favorite pastimes included day trips to many sites throughout New York State, long walks no matter the weather and dining out with friends followed by Sunday afternoon card playing.

Eva was a pillar of the community and will be missed by many. The family thanks her special friends Trudy Hooker, Lorrie Hosley, Barbara Hutchins, Helen Kentile, and Luzerne Rockwell for their caring and kindness given to Eva over many years. Special appreciation to Dr. Russell Rider and staff of the Long Lake Medical Center and the High Peaks Hospice staff for their compassionate care of Eva.

She leaves behind on earth, her two daughters Marie (Michael) Arsenault, Kathleen (Jeffrey) Kelly, and her son, Timothy (Jean) Lamoy. Also remaining behind are seven grandchildren, fourteen great grandchildren, and two great-great grandchildren.

She is predeceased by her parents, her husband Frosty, a daughter-in-law JoAnne Lamoy, and a granddaughter Julie Arsenault.

Visitation hour will be held on Thursday, June 2 at St Henry’s Church, 1187 Main Street, Long Lake, NY from 10 to 11 am. A Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 11a.m. followed by interment in Long Lake Cemetery.

Eva drew great strength and comfort from St Henry’s Church, so please consider in lieu of flowers a donation in her name.

Bernadette Marie (Drasye) Morrissey, 81

Born March 7, 1940 in Tupper Lake, Bernadette was the daughter of Eugene and Rosa (Dubey) Drasye. She was raised in Tupper Lake and attended Faust Grammar School and Tupper Lake High School.

In August of 1957 she married Oliver “Bud” Morrissey in Tupper Lake’s Holy Name Church and together began their residence in Long Lake, where they would raise their two children, daughter Bernadette (“Holly”) and son Spencer.

Bernadette and Bud enjoyed traveling the North Country “antiquing”. Bernadette also enjoyed gardening and baking.

Following Bud’s death, Bernadette moved to the Oneonta, N.Y. area to be nearer to her daughter Holly.

Bernadette is survived by her loving children, Bernadette “Holly” Atwell of Oneonta, NY, and Spencer Morrissey (Corenne) of Jay, N.Y.; her four grandchildren, Corey Atwell, Brian Atwell, Kole Morrissey (Montana), and Emily Morrissey (Mikey Gines); her seven great grandchildren, Kaycie, Kameron, Mikey II, Keon, Keileigh, Oliver and Faye.

She is also survived by her sisters, Veronica (John) Cramer of Chicopee, MA, Betty Vieu of South Hadley, MA, Marie (Joe) Fernandes of South Hadley, MA, Shirley Houle of South Hadley, MA, and her brothers, Gary (Laurie) Drasye of Tupper Lake, Gordon (Lisa) Drasye of Richford, NY, and Donald Drasye of Piercefield, and by many nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her brother, Maynard Drasye, and sisters Claire Vieu and Eileen Crochetiere.

Graveside services in Long Lake Cemetery will be held on Saturday June 4, 2022 at 11a.m.

Burial notice: Sally Trudeau

A mass of Christian burial and internment will be held for Sally Trudeau on Saturday, June 4 at 10a.m. at St. Francis Solanus Catholic Church, 14355 Maple Street, Harrisville, N.Y. 13648. A reception will follow in the Parish Center.

Graveside Service for Karla Jarvis

A graveside service for Karla Jarvis will be held on Saturday, June 4 at 11a.m. at the Gale Cemetery in the Township of Piercefield.

Karla passed away on February 6, 2022.

A celebration of life will be held immediately following the service at the VFW, 196 Park Street, Tupper Lake.

Graveside services for Walter Frey

There will be a graveside interment of ashes in honor of Walter Frey (September 4, 1928 – March 8, 2022) on June 4 at 11 a.m. at St. Alphonsus Cemetery in Tupper Lake.

Gregg Pratt, 73

Gregg Fergerson Pratt, 73, of Saratoga Springs, NY passed away peacefully on May 19, 2022, at Saratoga Hospital.

Gregg was born on October 26, 1948, to Charles and E. Louise Pratt in Syracuse, N.Y. After graduating from Liverpool High School in 1966, he went on to SUNY Oswego to study English and later to SUNY Albany to obtain a Masters in Education.

Gregg began his career at Fulton Montgomery Community College in 1975. In 1981 he moved to Tupper Lake, NY to teach at Tupper Lake High School and North Country Community College.

Mr. Pratt will be remembered as an outstanding, highly dedicated teacher who challenged students and expected their best. He had a deep love of literature. His ability to teach students to write and offer constructive feedback produced generations of effective writers. He retired in 2006. Gregg continued to teach part-time for NCCC and SUNY Adirondack for several more years in retirement.

In 1976, Gregg married Jennifer Daggett Pooler in Charlton, N.Y. He resided in Perth, N.Y. with Jennifer and his step-son, Chad, for several years prior to moving to Tupper Lake.

Gregg enjoyed biking, reading, poetry, music, and working on his home and yard. In retirement, he played guitar in his band, The Wannabe’s, and shared poetry in local poetry groups.

Gregg was pre-deceased by his father, Charles E. Pratt, and mother E. Louise Fergerson Pratt, father-in-law, James W. Daggett, mother-in-law Bertha Daggett, and brother-in-law James L. Daggett.

Gregg is survived by his wife, Jennifer L. Pratt, step-son Chad Pooler and wife, Carey, grandson, Noah Pratt Pooler of North Creek, , brother Gary Pratt and wife Patricia of Henderson, NV, sister Cheryl Bauer and husband William of Port St. Lucie, FL, and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

A Memorial Service will be held for Gregg on July 9, 2022 at 2p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 624 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Friends may attend in person or online at https://bit.ly/CelebrateGreggPratt

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be made to The International Myeloma Foundation, 4400 Coldwater Canyon Avenue, Suite 300, Studio City, CA 91604, or a favorite animal shelter.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Betz, Rossi & Bellinger Family Funeral Home, 171 Guy Park Avenue, Amsterdam, N.Y. 12010.

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

Theresa E. Joseph, 88

Theresa E. Joseph, 88, of Tupper Lake passed away peacefully on May 17, 2022. Theresa was born October 14,1933- the daughter of George and Mary (Gaston) Joseph.

Theresa graduated from the local schools and held several jobs during her lifetime. Theresa, along with her three sisters, operated Joseph’s Market on Washington Street which was started by her father many years prior.

She was a teller at the Tupper Lake National Bank and then became a telephone operator at Sunmount DDSO.

She had a very strong faith which was shown by her involvement in the workings and organizations of Holy Name Church and in her everyday life. She was a lector, an Eucharistic minister and a Sacristan. She was a member of the St. Anne Society and traveled with the group to visit Saint Anne DeBeaupre Shrine annually and also visited Jerusalem. She was a member of the Auxiliary Legion of Mary.

Theresa was predeceased by her parents and sisters Mamie, Iona and Yesman. She is survived by family members of Clarence and Najarene (Ellis) Bell and their seven children as well as Anthony and Dawn (Hutchins) Ellis and their five children.

There will be no calling hours or reception following the wishes of Theresa. Her funeral mass was held on Tuesday May 24 at 10a.m. at St. Alphonsus Holy Name of Jesus Church. Burial immediately followed in the family plot at Holy Name Cemetery.

Those wishing to Make a memorial contribution are asked to consider the Tupper Lake History Museum or The Tupper Lake Rescue Squad.

Ronald F. Lamica, 87

Ronald F. Lamica, 87, of Tupper Lake, passed away on May 19, 2022 with his family by his side.

Arrangements are under the care of Frary Funeral Homes.

Ronald was born on August 8, 1934 in Tupper Lake, the son of Wilbur Sr. and Pearl (Farmer) Lamica.

He served in the military, beginning in 1957.

He Married Esther Dukette March 3, 1957. She predeceased him in 2008.

Ronald worked for Lavalley & Wolf for many years and was self employed at Agway for about 10 years. He later worked part-time for Larkins after his retirement.

Ronald is survived by his children, Audrey Brodersen, Michael (Tonya) Lamica, Angela (William) Knapp, Loralee Lamica and James (sally) Lamica; several grandchildren and great grandchildren. He is predeceased by his son Dennis Lamica, his daughter Leslie Lamica ,his siblings, Buddy (Irvin) Lamica, Joyce Savage, Lois LaFountain, Wilbur Lamica Jr., Joan Denis and Butch (Arlen) Lamica.

Ronald enjoyed playing and watching baseball his entire life, camping with his family, boating and fishing. He also enjoyed wood working and spent a lot of time in his garage workshop.

The family would like to extend a heartfelt appreciation to all of the staff at Mercy Living Center for the care and love shown to their father during his stay there.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105.

Jeannette (Roch) Brown, 70

Jeannette (Roch) Brown, 70, of Tupper Lake, passed away on Thursday, May 19, 2022. She was surrounded by her loved ones at Adirondack Medical Center in Saranac Lake.

Jeannette was born on May 15, 1952 in Lowville, N.Y., the daughter of George and Helen (Lang) Roch.

Jeannette grew up in Croghan, N.Y. and was a 1970 graduate of Beaver River High School.

On September 30, 1978 she married Martin, the love of her life and her best friend, at St. Stephen’s Church in Croghan..

Jeannette and Martin welcomed their children, Jonathan and Rebecca, in 1979 and 1983. Jeannette’s greatest joy was her children; she was a phenomenal wife and mother.

Jeannette especially enjoyed Christmas, spring time, antiquing, garage sales, crafting, reading, gardening, classic country music and spending time with her friends and family. In the last few years of her life, she became a grandmother and she loved watching her granddaughter grow.

Jeannette is survived by her husband of 43 years, Martin, her son Jonathan (Kelly) of Selkirk, N.Y., her daughter Rebecca (Jason) and her granddaughter, Harper, of Baldwinsville, N.Y., her brother Roger (Patricia) of Lowville, N.Y. her niece Jennie (Craig) and their children of Lockport, N.Y. and many extended family members and beloved friends.

Jeannette is predeceased by her father and mother, George and Helen (Lang) Roch, two brothers - George Peter and Reginald Roch, two infant sisters - Mary and Catherine, a nephew, Jason Roch, all of Croghan, N.Y., as well as many aunts, uncles, and cousins who all held a special place in her heart.

In lieu of flowers, her family requests that you please consider making a donation in Jeannette’s honor to the Tri-Lakes Humane Society in Saranac Lake, N.Y. or to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.

Callie E. Benware, 68

Callie E. Benware, 68, of Fulton, passed away on Monday, May 16 at her home surrounded by family after a long courageous battle with cancer.

Callie was born in Tupper Lake, on September 19, 1953, the daughter of the late Maynard and Iona Leroux.

Callie was very devoted and protective of her family. She enjoyed fishing, especially out-fishing her husband Bruce. She could be found every weekend at the table playing cards or dice with everyone. Another hobby she had was watching the wildlife outside the window.

She is survived by her husband, Bruce Benware, daughters, Stacy (Buster) Hall, Nicole Mace, 3 step-children; Christine Danussi, Rachel (Bill) Dechene, Derric Benware, 11 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, sister, Laurie Leroux, brother, Gary (Vicki) Leroux, along with many nieces and nephews.

She was deceased by a sister, Marcy Craven.

Visitation will be held on Friday at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 705 N. Main St., N. Syracuse.

To share a memory of Callie with the family, please visit www.newcomersyracuse.com

Sally Trudeau, 90

Sally Ann (Simmons, Lancor) Trudeau, 90, passed away on May 9, 2022.

Born January 18, 1932 in Harrisville, N.Y., she was the daughter of Arnold (Red) and Addie (Baskey) Simmons.

In December of 1948 she married John (Jack) Lancor. She also had a brief marriage to Walton Trudeau.

Ms. Trudeau owned and operated the Grand Union Hotel for 40 years in the Tupper Lake Junction.

She retired in 2001 and relocated to Grand Island, Florida where she lived for the next 14 years. She made many friends and lasting relationships there.

Due to health reasons she returned to Tupper Lake in 2015 to reside at Donald E. Smith Apartments and most recently at Mercy Living Center where she was at the time of her death.

She is survived by her son Danny and his wife, Debra of Tupper Lake; her beloved grandson Jared Lancor (son of Donald) of Clarksville, TN; and her granddaughters Kelly (Stuart) Burnette of Tampa FL, Addie Lancor of Tupper Lake, Lindsay (Wade) Heller of Jenkinstown, PA; nine great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephew.

She was predeceased by one son, Donald in 2014; her parents, and two brothers, Robert and Donald.

A mass of Christian burial and internment will follow on Saturday, June 2 at 10a.m. at St. Francis Solanus Catholic Church, 14355 Maple Street, Harrisville. A reception will follow in the Parish Center.

At Sally's request anyone wishing to make a donation in her memory should be made to the Adirondack Adult Center, 179 Demars Blvd., Tupper Lake NY 12986.

Keith Hodges, 69

Keith Hodges, 69, of Long Lake, passed away on Thursday March 12, 2022.

Keith was born on July 21, 1952, in Brooklyn, N.Y., the son of George Hodges and Eleanor Hodges (Brisbane).

Keith enjoyed trying various foods, having his head massaged, and kicking up his feet and just relaxing.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the Colton Volunteer Fire Department at Colton Fire Department Inc. PO Box 304 Colton, NY 13625.

Online condolences may be made to www.fraryfuneralhome.com

Memorial service for Ginny Frenette

There will be a memorial service in honor of Virginia (Ginny) Stanton Frenette (April 14, 1928 – January 26, 2022) on May 28 at 10 a.m. at St. Alphonsus Church, 48 Wawbeek Avenue, Tupper Lake. A graveside interment of ashes will follow the service at the St. Alphonsus Cemetery.

Laurette M. Nadeau

Laurette M. Nadeau, 87, formerly of Tupper Lake, passed away on May 13, 2022 in Rome, N.Y., surrounded by family. She was the widow of Alban Nadeau, also of Tupper Lake.

Laurette was born in St. Francis, New Brunswick, Canada on March 3, 1935 and was the daughter of Alphee and Alice (Emond) Cyr. She was the fifth of 12 children in her family.

In 1954 Laurette moved to Long Lake, and in 1963 she moved with her growing family to Tupper Lake. It was in Tupper Lake that she and her husband raised their nine children.

Although she spent most of her adult life in the New York, she loved sharing fond memories of her childhood in New Brunswick. The skills she learned growing up on a farm gave her the ability to raise such a large family. Not wanting much, she led a simple and uncomplicated life. One of her greatest joys came from the occasional family visitors from Canada. The house would figuratively explode with aunts, uncles and cousins. Two different languages would be spoken simultaneously and somehow everyone knew what was being said. She was in her element, and at her best, when family visited from Canada.

She was predeceased by her husband Alban Nadeau, eldest son Yves Nadeau, sisters Yvonne Cyr, Therese Cormier, Georgette Cyr, Louisette Cyr and Marie-Anna Power and brother Albert Cyr.

She is survived by daughters (and spouses): Claire and Scott Blair (Rome, N.Y.) and Rhonda and William Steele (Shoreham, Long Island), sons (and spouses): Rock and Monica Nadeau (Farmington, ME), Paul and Susan Nadeau (Waterbury, VT), Perry and Sandra Nadeau (Conshohocken, PA), Richard and Lynn Nadeau (Tupper Lake), Andy and Margo Nadeau (Cicero, N.Y.) and Kevin and Cristi Nadeau (Castleton on Hudson, NY), brother: Renaud Cyr (St. Francis, NB) and sisters Jeanne d’Arc Nadeau (Edmundston, NB), Nicole Mazerolle (Siegas, NB), Yvette Rioux (Fort Kent, Maine) and Cecile Chapman (Brockville, Ont).

Laurette is also survived by 18 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.

Funeral service will be at the Frary Funeral Home, 24 Cliff Ave in Tupper Lake, N.Y. Calling hours are between 1-3 p.m. on Wednesday, May 18. Interment will follow at the St Alphonsus Cemetery.

Sheldon C. Staves, 87

Sheldon C. Staves, 87, of Liverpool, N.Y., passed away on May 1, 2022.

Born in Tupper Lake, the son of the late Sheldon and Grace Staves, he attended Holy Ghost Academy School. He was a graduate from St. Bonaventure University with a Bachelor’s degree in chemistry.

Sheldon worked for Hooker Chemical at Niagara Falls, N.Y. In 1969 he moved to Syracuse and began work for Varian Associates as an analytical sales person, retiring in 1996.

He was also a Lt. Colonel with the 1159th Army Reserves with 28 years of service.

He loved spending time with friends and family and loved to fish, hunt, bowl and golf.

He is survived by his wife, Gertrude, of 65 years; daughters Donna Rivers, Stephanie Sorensen and son, Thomas (Bonnie) Staves; sister, Carole Fadden; grandchildren, Michael LaRose, Raymond and Jake Sorensen, Madison Staves, Sharon Landers, Vanessa Ward; five great grandchildren; cousins, Richard (Gwen) Staves and George (Carol) Staves; As well as many nieces and nephews.

Burial to take place in Our Lady of Peace Cemetery in Liverpool at a later date.

Robert R. Adams, 81

Robert R. Adams, 81, of Long Lake, NY passed away peacefully on Tuesday evening, May 10, 2022, at AMC Saranac Lake, surrounded by his immediate family. Robert is survived by his wife of 58 years, Donna, sister Alice Caruso of Long Island, his sons Robert Adams Jr. (Christine), Michael Adams (Diane), John Adams (Ramona), Richard Adams (Lisa), daughter Joni Barney (Richard II); unofficial children Lisa McCall, George Negri, Madeline and Raymond Adams, Daniel Atlas, Becky Branshaud; grandchildren Michael J., Logan R., Kelly A., Gary, Andrew J.(Tatum), Samuel, Kelsie M., David R.(Alyssa), Richard K. III, Kaylee R., Cecelia-Jay M., Ryan N., Emma M.; 8 great-grandchildren including Greyson and Gavin and another one due in June as well as several nieces and nephews and close friend Robert Atlas, who were very dear to him. Robert was predeceased by his parents Harry and Alice Adams of Shirley NY, brother Harry Jr. (Annette) of Long Lake, sister Dorothy (Rudy) Lence of Forest Hills NY, and MIL Laura Hoffman of Long Beach NY.

Born September 2, 1940 in Flushing, Queens, NY, when ‘Bob’ graduated high school, he was already an entrepreneur, making and selling concrete lawn ornaments. In 1958 he began installing aluminum siding for a home improvement company; from there he started his own business and was self-employed the rest of his life; he had several businesses. He purchased his first home in ‘66 in Mineola where he enjoyed remodeling it, swimming in his pool, building and flying remote control planes, restoring his precious 1911 Cadillac Touring car and showing it at car shows as well as transporting several brides and grooms at local weddings. He also had lots of fun coaching little league and hockey as well as attending his children’s events, recitals and concerts. Another joy was raising, breeding and showing their Great Danes.

In 1971, the 36-acre property that he purchased in Long Lake, NY became his family’s home in 1980 until present day, where he started a small working farm by clearing all the land, designing and building the house, barn, garage/shop, followed by post and beam cabin, 6-unit convertible motel and eventually Donna's yarn shop. He was a logger, driving his truck long hours and built many homes and camps as well as kitchen and gun cabinets, tables, Adk chairs, and repairing anything made out of wood, including spinning wheels. He thoroughly enjoyed his horses, fresh eggs and golden retrievers.

Bob was a member of the Long Lake Fire Dept. and the Rescue Squad as well as retiring from the LL Lions Club as President. He loved participating in the local town events including the LL 100 miler and parades with the farm animals, horses, carriage and log truck. He was always one to ‘do whatever it takes’ to get the job done and also ‘willing to lend a hand, if he could’. He was a loving, caring ‘bratt’ husband, dad and provider, and was always able to give that little extra help to his family when they needed him. Bob was also very wise, as he would always shout out some phrase like, “Be careful driving on wet leaves” or “To stay out of a situation, don’t get into one”. He will be forever loved and missed.

A very nice service and calling hours were held Friday, May 13, 2022 at the LL United Calvary Methodist Church. There will be a graveside service at the Long Lake Cemetery, Saturday May 28, 2022 at 11 am, for family and friends. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in memory of Robert, to the Long Lake Rescue Squad for their endless service to the community. The Adams family would like to thank Everyone for their thoughts and prayers, and who helped, cooked, transported or just called and texted to check on Bob and Donna during their difficult time.

Online condolences can be made to www.fraryfuneralhome.com

Memorial service for Ginny Frenette

There will be a memorial service in honor of Virginia (Ginny) Stanton Frenette (April 14, 1928 – January 26, 2022) on May 28 at 10 a.m. at St. Alphonsus Church, 48 Wawbeek Avenue, Tupper Lake. A graveside interment of ashes will follow the service at the St. Alphonsus Cemetery.