Harry E. King, 90, 21 Pleasant Street, Canton, died on July 26, 2010 at United Helpers Maplewood Campus in Canton. The funeral will be July 29, 2010 at 12 Noon, at the First Presbyterian Church of Canton.

Calling hours will be Wednesday from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at the Lawrence Funeral Home, Canton, where a Masonic Service will be held on Wednesday evening at 7:45 PM. Burial will be held privately in the Redwood Cemetery. Those desiring may send memorial contributions to: Harry E. King Scholarship, SUNY Canton College Foundation, Canton, NY or to the First Presbyterian Church of Canton, 17 Park, Canton, NY or United Helpers Maplewood Campus, State Street, Canton, NY 13617. Surviving are three daughters, JoAnne Danehy and husband James, Barbara King and Martha MacArthur and husband Peter all of Canton; four grandchildren, Timothy Danehy, Deborah Lyndaker and husband Jeff and Samantha and Shane MacArthur; three great-grandchildren, Nicholas, Nathan and Zachary Lyndaker all of Canton; two brothers, Vernon King and wife Louise of VA and Jay King and wife Audrey of FL; two nieces and four nephews. Predeceased by a sister Marion Sylvester and an infant sister and brother. Born February 22, 1920 in Redwood, NY, son of Albert L. and Mina (Herrick) King, he graduated Redwood High School with a Regents Degree in 1936. In 1940 he received an A.A. degree from Canton A.T.I., in 1944 a B.S. degree from Oswego State and in 1959 his Master’s in Education for St. Lawrence University. In 1962 and 1964 Harry completed graduate work at the University of Houston. On June 28, 1943, he married Wilda “Willie” Barton at the home of her parents 1016 State Street, Ogdensburg with the Rev. Arthur E. Kelley, pastor First Baptist Church, Ogdensburg, as celebrant. “Willie” passed away August 2008. From 1940-46 he worked for George H. Hyde Co. in Ogdensburg. In 1946 Harry was the first person hired to develop and teach the Air Conditioning Engineer Technology program at SUNY Canton, where he also organized and supervised a Student Chapter of ASHRAE in 1978 and was the Alumni President from 1952-1971. From 1955-1986 he worked part-time as a designer of heating and air conditioning systems for local consulting engineers. The HVAC at SUNY was named in his honor in June 2008. He was a member of the NY State Assoc of Colleges from 1955-1983, American Society for Engineering Education from 1960-83 and NY State Engineering Technology Assoc. from 1970-83. Harry was a 65 year member of the St. Lawrence Lodge 111 F & A.M., where he served as Past Master, Past District Deputy Grand Master and Secretary from 1978-1991. He was also a member of First Presbyterian Church of Canton, where he served as an elder, a deacon and was a choir member for 33 years. Harry first joined the church in 1957 also serving as a lay minister for Crary Mills and Beech Plains Presbyterian Churches and was a Past Trustee for Presbytery of NY for 8 years. Harry was an active member of the Barber Shoppers for over 35 years starting in 1963 and a member of the 10 O’clock Coffee Club at the Cascade. He also was a Past President and member of the Canton Central School Board, Chairman of the Zoning Board of Appeals (Canton) for 10 years, as well as, on the Board of Directors for United Helpers Nursing Home and more recently on the Planning Committee for United Helpers Maplewood Campus in Canton. Harry was honored for being a 25 year member and supporter of United Helpers. The couple thoroughly enjoyed summering at the family Camp on the St. Lawrence River and caring for and spending time with their close knit family. Harry was an avid card player, cook and gardener. One year he supplied sweet corn to A&P Store in Canton from his large garden on Pleasant Street.

Miss Thelma L. Rodee, 85, formerly of 37 Riverside Drive, Canton, died on July 8, 2010 at Canton Potsdam Hospital. The funeral will be July 16th at 11:00 AM, at the Brick Chapel Church.

Calling hours will be held on Thursday from 6-8 PM at the Lawrence Funeral Home, Canton. Burial to follow in the church cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Brick Chapel Cemetery Association c/o Janet Favro, 146 Barnes Road, Canton, NY 13617 or to United Helpers Maplewood Campus, State Street, Canton, NY attn: Activities Fund. Surviving are her sisters, Jessie Manetta of St. James, NY, Barbara Laspina and husband Peter of West Palm Beach, FL, Elaine Nelson of Trumensburg, NY, Phyllis Varco of Hopewell Jct. and Janet Cook and husband Clark of Vestle, NY; two brothers, Bernard Rodee and wife Helen of Kalamazoo, MI and William Rodee and wife Marilyn of Canton, NY and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by two sisters, Marie Zeh and her twin Melba. Born April 23, 1925 in Canton, NY, daughter of Bernard and Etta (Aldous) Rodee, she attended Canton Schools. She was a caregiver to her Mother and her Uncle. Thelma was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Empire Chapter #68, where she held various positions. She was also a member of Brick Chapel Ladies Aid and the First Presbyterian Church of Canton, where she served as a deacon.

Rebecca Bowman, 79, Fairlane Drive, Canton, died Mechanicsburg, PA. The funeral will be July 1 at 11:00 AM, at the Lawrence Funeral Home.

Canton— Rebecca “Becky” Bowman, 79, of Fairlane Drive died Sunday June 27 in Mechanicsburg, PA. She is survived by her husband, Maynard L. Bowman; two daughters: Nancy Boyer of Conway, NH and Mary Popovich of Skaneateles, NY, a son and daughter in law, Michael and Jean Bowman of Mechanicsburg, PA, a brother, John Oliver III of Ft. Myers, FL; 7 grandchildren, two nieces and three nephews. Rebecca was born in Mt. Holly, NJ, the daughter of John and Dorothy Watson Oliver. She graduated from Canton Central School in 1948, from St. Lawrence University in 1952 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Education, and from Potsdam State College in 1958 with a Master’s Degree in Education. She had been a Kindergarten and First Grade teacher on Long Island, in Lockport, NY and Potsdam, NY, retiring from there in 1987. Mr. and Mrs. Bowman were married July 3, 1954 at Gunnison Chapel on the campus of St. Lawrence University. Becky was a member of the NY Teachers Association, the Canton Garden Club, the First Presbyterian Church of Canton, St. Lawrence Golf and Country Club, Heritage Ridge Golf Club, and the E.J. Noble Hospital Guild. The football field at Canton Central School is named for her father, John Oliver. She was an avid gardener and golfer. Visiting hours will be Wednesday, June 30 at the Lawrence Funeral Home, Canton, from 2:00 until 4:00 and from 6:00 until 8:00 PM. Funeral Services will be held Thursday, July 1 at 11:00 AM at the funeral home, with the Rev. Michael Catanzaro officiating. Burial will be at a later date at Fairview Cemetery. Those who wish may make contributions in her memory to Hospice of St. Lawrence Valley, 6805 US Hwy 11, Potsdam, NY 13676. Condolences may be sent online to www.lawrencefuneralhome.org

Ronald E. McEathron, Sr., 61, 49 W. Main Street, Canton, died on June 17, 2010 at Canton Potsdam Hospital. The funeral will be June 21, 2010 at 11:00 AM, at the East Riverside Cemetery in Gouverneur.

Graveside services will be held on Monday, June 21st at 11:00 AM in the East Riverside Cemetery, Grove Street, Gouverneur with Military Honors provided by the VFW Post 1230, Canton, NY. Calling hours will be Sunday from 6-8 pm at the Lawrence Funeral Home, Canton. Memorial contributions may be made to the Family c/o Lawrence Funeral Home, 21 Park Street, Canton, NY or to the VFW, Post 1230, 34 Gouverneur Street, Canton 13617. Surviving are his children, Lisa Wright and husband Donald of Lisbon, Jennie McEathron and fiancé Wm. Harper of Gloucester,VA and Ronald, Jr. and his companion, Candice Hirsch of Munnsville, NY; six grandchildren, Marissa, Ronald Thomas, Madeline, Zachary, Delilah and Calleigh, a brother-in-law, Francis Pike of Russell and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a sister, “Carmie” Pike. Born May 4, 1949 in Tahawus, NY son of Frederick and Gertrude (High) McEathron he attended Gouverneur High School. A marriage to Judith Simmons ended in divorce. Ron was a veteran of the US Army serving from 1968-72. He received a Purple Heart while serving a tour in Vietnam (68-69).

Randy Robert TREY Todd, III, 5m, South Street, Brasher Falls, died on June 12, 2010 at Fletcher Allen Health Care Center i Burlington. The funeral will be June 17, 2010 at 11:00 AM, at the Fairview Cemetery.

Master Randy Robert “Trey” Todd, III, infant son of Randy R., II and Beth (Goolden) Todd (Brasher Falls, NY)died Saturday, June 12, 2010 at Fletcher-Allen Health Care Center in Burlington, VT. “Trey” was born January 4, 2010. In addition to his parents he is survived by his twin sister, Stella Angeline Todd; maternal grandparents, Larry and Diana Goolden of Canton; paternal grandmother, Tina Todd of Brasher; maternal great-grandfather, Glen Cutway and companion Ann Sawyer of Potsdam; and a number of aunts and uncles. A Graveside service and burial will be held on Thursday, June 17, 2010 at 11:00 AM in Fairview Cemetery, Miner Street, Canton with Revs. Jim & Lauren Scuman officiating. Calling hours will be from Wednesday from 2-4 and 6-8 pm at the Lawrence Funeral Home, Canton. The family has requested memorial donations to the March of Dimes, 5 Adler Drive, East Syracuse, NY 13057 Attn: Hainni Kmetz. For additional information and photos regarding “Trey” please visit the twins blog site: toddtwins.blogspot.com

Beulah M. Frank, 84, County Route 310, Canton, died on June 3, 2010 at her home in Canton. The funeral will be June 7, 2010 at 11:00 AM, at the Grace Episcopal Church.

A Requiem Mass will be Monday, June 7th at 11:00 AM at Grace Episcopal Church in Canton with Mother Evette Austin as celebrant. Calling hours will be Sunday from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at the Lawrence Funeral Home, Canton. Burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Canton. The Family requests memorial contributions be made to Hospice and Palliative Care of St. Lawrence Valley, Inc., 6805 US Hwy 11, Potsdam, NY 13676. Surviving are her husband Lallo Frank of Canton; four sons and daughters-in-law, Joseph & Jane, Thomas & Pam, Michael & Janyce and Randy & Lisa, all of Canton; a daughter, Cindy Sheridan of Canton; 11 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; one sister Nellie Lobdell of Canton and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a sister, Frances Neragin and three brothers Harold, John and Guy Cotter. Born September 28, 1925 in Canton, NY daughter of John and Daisey May (Emmons) Cotter, she attended Canton Schools. On January 1, 1947, she married Lallo Frank at the St. Mary’s Rectory, Canton. Mrs. Frank worked for Newberry’s Dept. Store in Canton in the 1940’s and later for Band Box Cleaners, which she and her husband owned until 1995.

Howard A. Shorette, 85, formerly of County Route 21, Canton, died on May 27, 2010 at St. Regis Nursing Home in Massena. The funeral will be June 1, 2010, at the Lawrence Funeral Home.

Howard A. Shorette, 85, formerly of County Route 21, died Thursday, May 27, 2010 at St. Regis Nursing Home, Massena, where he was a resident since October 2009. Funeral service will be held Tuesday, June 1st at 7:15 PM at the Lawrence Funeral Home, Canton with Rev. Mother Evette Austin officiating. Calling hours will be Tuesday from 6:00-7:00 PM at the funeral home. Burial will be private in Crary Mills Cemetery at the convenience of the family. Those desiring may send memorial contributions: In Memory of Howard & Anabel Shorette to Canton Fire & Rescue, 77 Riverside Drive, Canton, NY 13617. Surviving are five sons and three daughters-in-law, Ernest and JoAnn of NC, Ivan of NC, “Bill” and Colleen Dennis of Canton, “Chip” of Tupper Lake and Wade and Jessica of Potsdam; 13 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by 2 brothers and 2 sisters. Born October 14, 1925 in Brushton, NY, son of Hubert J. and Marion (Clark) Shorette he attended Malone Schools. On October 12, 1947 he married Anabel Dennis at the home of his parent’s in Malone, NY. Anabel died July 17, 2007. Howard worked for Jones & Laughlin Steel Corp. in Star Lake, NY from 1952-1979. He was known for and enjoyed working as a “shoe cobbler” and also cleaning for several businesses in the area

Elizabeth V. Santimaw, 90, 35 Riverside Drive, Canton, died on May 26, 2010 at Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital, Plattsburgh. The funeral will be Saturday, May 29, 2010 at 11:00 AM, at the Lawrence Funeral Home.

Elizabeth “Liz” V. Santimaw, 90, of 35 Riverside Drive, died May 26, 2010 at Champlain Valley Physician’s Hospital in Plattsburgh. A memorial service will be held Saturday, May 29th at 11:00 a.m. at the Lawrence Funeral Home in Canton, with Rev. Mother Evette Austin officiating. Calling hours will be Friday May 28th at the funeral home from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. and Saturday morning from 10-11:00 AM. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Canton. Memorial contributions may be made to Grace Episcopal Church, 9 E. Main Street, Canton, NY 13617 attn: Restoration Fund. She is survived by her children Alice, Doris, Marcia and Bob and wife Gail; 22 grandchildren; a sister Ruth Hance and husband Mahlon; 35 great-grandchildren; several great-great grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her sons Paul and Jim Santimaw. Born June 7, 1919 in the Town of Oswegatchie, NY, daughter of Mynard Henry Preston and Florence Pearl Lawrence Preston, she graduated from Canton High School in the mid 1930’s. On June 22, 1937 she married Theodore Lash in Massena, NY. The marriage ended in divorce. On November 4, 1938, she married Edward G. Santimaw in the Town of Fine, NY. Mr. Santimaw died November 13, 1959. The couple owned and operated “Ed’s Market” on Miner Street, Canton for 27 years. Many kids of the time would stop to buy “penny candy”. She also worked at Canton Bakery for a number of years. “Liz” was a member of Grace Episcopal Church and Senior Citizens Club in Canton. She also enjoyed playing cards and cooking. Condolences may be sent online to www.lawrencefuneralhome.org

Olive Bascom, 90, formerly of Miner Street, Canton, died on May 12, 2010 at Blossom Health Care Facility, Rochester. The funeral will be May 18, 2010 at 11:15 am, at the Lawrence Funeral Home.

Funeral services for Mrs. Olive C. Bascom, 90, formerly of Miner Street Road, Canton will be held on Tuesday, May 18, 2010 at 11:15 am from the Lawrence Funeral Home, Canton, with Rev. Tom Jones, Pastor, Canton U.M. Church officiating. Calling hours will be held Tuesday from 10 to 11:00 AM at the funeral home. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, Canton. Memorial contributions may be made to the Richard E. Winters Cancer Treatment Center, 3 Lyons Place, Ogdensburg, NY 13669 or to the Agarwal Renal Center, 124 Ford Avenue, Ogdensburg, NY 13669. Mrs. Bascom died May 12, 2010 at Blossom Health Care Facility, Rochester, NY, where she was a resident since June 2009. Surviving are her son Joseph M. Bascom, Pittsford; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; one niece and two nephews. She was predeceased by a son William C. (1998), three brothers, Willard, Horace and Glen and one sister Eleanor. Born April 10, 1920 in the family home in Canton, daughter of William and Ruth (England) Robinson, she graduated Canton High School in 1938. On June 8, 1940 she married Winfred “Joe” Bascom at the Grace Episcopal Church in Canton with Rev. N. Laselliis Ward as celebrant. After high school, Olive worked for Home Bureau for 1 ½ years, for ALCOA for a year and for a year at Bendetos Grocery Store in Pyrites. In 1954 she joined her husband and went into the oil and plumbing business, retiring in 1970.

Harriet Simmons, 84, 130 Childs Road, Rensselaer Falls, died on May 2, 2010 at United Helpers Maplewood Campus in Canton. The funeral will be May 7, 2010 at 11:00 AM, at the Lawrence Funeral Home.

Harriet Simmons, 84, of 130 Childs Road, Rensselaer Falls, died Sunday, May 2, 2010 at United Helpers Maplewood Campus. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, May 7, 2010 at 11:00 AM at the Lawrence Funeral Home, Canton with John Kashorek, Minister and Hospice Chaplain. Calling hours will be held on Thursday, May 6, 2010 from 7 to 9 PM at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Ladies Aide at Kendrew Church, c/o Jean Childs, 520 Old State Road, Rensselaer Falls, NY 13680 or to the Kendrew Grange, c/o 129 Childs Road, Rensselaer Falls. Surviving are one son, Richard Simmons and wife Mary of Rensselaer Falls; two daughters, Amy Denesha and husband Ken of Silver Springs, FL and Sally Hunkins and husband Charles of Hermon; brothers, Vincent Fenton and wife Eva and Richard Fenton and wife Emily; sisters, Julia O’Shea, Irene O’Shea, Emma Fifield and fiance Keith Tyler and Marie Walsh; six grandchildren, Mike and Martina Simmons, Steve and Jennifer Simmons, Trish Fuller and Chad Hunkins; six great-grandchildren. Predeceased by a son Raymond, two brothers, Glen and Paul Fenton and three sisters, Blanche Weir, Olive Boyd and Ella Lincoln. Born November 24, 1925 in Edwards, NY daughter of Luke A. and Celia M. (Peabody) Fenton she attended Edwards School leaving due to Rheumatic Fever in the eleventh grade. On July 16, 1946, she married Schuyler A. Simmons in Heuvelton. Mr. Simmons died April 26, 1987. In 1950 the couple moved to the family dairy farm. In 1966 Harriet worked as a domestic for Ward Willard for ten years and also for Charlotte Wallace in Heuvelton. She was a member of the Kendrew Grange and the Kendrew Ladies Aide of the Kendrew Methodist Church. She also enjoyed sewing quilts, making dinners, baking pies and playing cards with her grandchildren.

Leonard St. Onge, 65, Clare, NY, died on April 21, 2010 at Fletcher Allen Health Care Center in Burlington, VT. The funeral will be held privately, at the a convenient time and place.

Leonard “Lenny” St. Onge, 65, of Clare, died at Fletcher-Allen Health Care Center in Burlington, VT after being stricken at his home earlier in the week. Born July 25, 1944 in Putnam, CT a son of the late Joseph A. and Fabiola (Sponcey) St. Onge he graduated St. Mary’s Grammar School and Putnam High School class of 1962. He was also a member of the Pomfret Congregational Church in CT. On July 23, 1965 he married Karlene Colburn at the home of her parents in Woodstock, CT. “Lenny” started work, while in high school, for Weiss Market, where he became assistant manager. He later went to work for Rocky Hill Pluming as an apprentice for two years and then he worked for Pratt & Whitney Aircraft as a vertical turret lathe operator, retiring in 1992 after becoming disabled due to health in 1990. The family moved from Pomfret Center, CT to New York in the spring of 1993. Lenny enjoyed walking, snow-shoeing, canoeing and taking photos of wildlife, especially the eagles of CT and NY. He also enjoyed working in his yard, driving his tractor and playing cards with Allan and Charlotte Peabody of Clare. When he was younger he enjoyed his train sets. He is survived by his loving wife Karlene of Clare, his children, Edward J. and wife Karen of E. Hartford, CT, Donald P. and wife Tina of Cape Vincent, NY and Katherine Griffin and husband Jeffrey of Bozrah, CT; four grandchildren, Jamie and Nicholas St. Onge of Cape Vincent and Rachel and Madison Griffin of Bozrah; and a brother, J. Lawrence St. Onge of Buzzards Bay, MA. A private gathering will be held in NY at the convenience of the family and a memorial service is being planned in CT. The Family desires memorial contributions go to the Degrasse, Clare, South Russell Rescue Squad. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Lawrence Funeral Home, Canton.

Ruth A. LaPointe, 85, 21 Pine Street, Canton, died on March 27, 2010 at her home in Canton. The funeral will be March 29, 2010, at the Lawrence Funeral Home.

Ruth A. LaPointe, 85, of 21 Pine Street, died Saturday, March 27, 2010 at her home while under the care of her nieces and Hospice and Palliative Care of St. Lawrence Valley. Born March 3, 1925, in Pyrites, NY daughter of Richard F. and Merle A. (Dempsey) Fadden, she graduated Potsdam High School and in 1953 from State University Teachers College, Potsdam with a degree in elementary education. She furthered her education receiving her Master’s Degree from the University of Vermont in 1975. On September 4, 1942 she married John LaPointe in Canton. Mr. LaPointe died in 1944 during WWII. Ruth was first employed as an elementary teacher at Knox Memorial in Russell, NY. She later took the position of middle school librarian for Canton Central School, retiring in 1983. She was a member of the Daughters of the Revolution (DAR) where she held numerous positions and was a Regent. She was also a historian and enjoyed researching and writing about the North Country, especially Pyrites. Ruth also enjoyed seeing her former students and hearing about there lives. When she was younger she enjoyed traveling to the New England states and the Carolinas. Ruth was predeceased by her three brothers, Richard, Roger and Martin. She will be fondly remembered by seven nieces and two nephews. Following the wishes of Aunt Ruth, a private funeral service will be held at the Lawrence Funeral Home, Canton with burial in the Bayside Cemetery, Potsdam April. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice and Palliative Care of St. Lawrence Valley, 6805 US Hwy 11, Potsdam, NY 13676.

Gary Harold Larock, 51, 149 Rice Road, DeKalb Jct, died on March 16, 2010 at his home. The funeral will be March 19, 2010 at 10:00 AM, at the Lawrence Funeral Home.

Gary Harold Larock, 51, of Rice Road, died Tuesday, March 16, 2010 at his home surrounded by his loving family and Hospice and Palliative Care. Born March 13, 1959 in Canton, NY son of Harold Sylvester and Geraldine Margaret (Rose) Larock of Lisbon, he graduated Lisbon Central School in 1977. He also received welding certification from BOCES. Gary served with pride for 14 ½ years as a truck driver for the NYS Dept of Transportation in Potsdam until his illness. Working since the age of 15, Gary never lacked the ability or motivation to work and has been continuously employed throughout St. Lawrence County. He was an avid Harley Davidson enthusiast and enjoyed riding with his numerous friends. He also enjoyed fishing, hunting and watching NASCAR races. Gary also enjoyed every minute with his Grandson. Surviving in addition to his parents are his children, Harold Gary Larock and wife Lindsey Jean of Lisbon and Maryjane Marie Larock and companion Nathan Havens of Lisbon; his significant other, Donna Mouthorp of DeKalb Jct.; one brother, William Joseph Larock of Lisbon; a sister, Janice Margaret Sexton and husband Michael of Potsdam; one grandson, Seth Karl Larock of Lisbon; a niece, Michelle Sexton Seiler of Chicago, IL; two nephews, John Sexton of Potsdam and Christopher Larock of Lisbon; and a special friend, Jordan Mouthorp of DeKalb Jct. Funeral services will be Friday, March 19th at 10:00 AM at the Lawrence Funeral Home, Canton with Lay Minister Morris LaFaver. Calling hours will be Thursday from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Pleasant Mound Cemetery, Colton. The family requests memorial contributions be made to Hospice and Palliative Care of the St. Lawrence Valley, 6805 US Hwy 11, Potsdam, NY 13676. Gary donated out of every paycheck.

Doris Merkley Leonard, 93, formerly of Judson Street Road, Canton, died on February 10, 2010 at United Helpers Canton Maple Wood Campus. The funeral will be February 13, 2010 at 12:15 PM, at the Lawrence Funeral Home.

Doris Merkley Leonard, 93, formerly of Judson Street Road, died Wednesday, February 10, 2010 at the United Helpers Canton Maplewood Campus where she was a resident since 2004. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 13th at 12:15 PM at the Lawrence Funeral Home, Canton with Rev.William Hart officiating. Calling hours will be Saturday from 11:00 to Noon at the funeral home. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery in the spring. Memorial contributions to the Potsdam Humane Society - 17 Madrid Ave., Potsdam, NY 13676 . Surviving are her step-children, Avis Exelby of Fabius, Allien LaPierre of North Syracuse, Donald Leonard of Canton and Vernon Leonard of NC; eight grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a step granddaughter, Julie Leonard. Born February 29, 1916 in Russell, NY, she was the daughter of Edwin J. and Lillian (Graves) Merkley. On June 28, 1962, she married Elmer Leonard at the Methodist Church in Tupper Lake. Mr. Leonard died October 2000. She later worked with Elmer on the family dairy farm until the 1970’s. In the 50’s and 60’s she worked as a cook for the St. Lawrence County Sheriff’s Correctional Facility. Doris was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Canton and enjoyed taking in boarders usually hockey players, when she lived on Mechanics Street. She also enjoyed her numerous cats and dogs and feeding the birds.

Ursula M. Pahler, 79, formerly of Potsdam, died on January 31, 2010 at United Helpers Maplewood Campus in Canton. The funeral will be February 16, 2010 at 10:00 AM, at the St. Marys Church in Potsdam.

Ursula M. Pahler, 79, formerly of Potsdam, died Jan 31, 2010 at United Helpers Canton Maplewood Campus. Born February 24, 1930, at Haus Lohe, Germany daughter of Karl and Anne (Vethacke) Eilinghoff she was schooled in Germany. On August 10, 1950 she married Werner F. Pahler in Westonnen, Germany and in 1953 the family immigrated to Potsdam, NY. Mr. Pahler was co-owner of Pahler Meat Packing and died October 21, 2005. Surviving ar her two children and spouses, Jochem and Debbie Pahler of Potsdam and Monika Doherty and husband John of Kennewick, WA; five grandchildren, Krista Pahler and fiancé Terry Francis, Eric Pahler and wife Jaime, Sean and Kieran Doherty and Brian Pahler; and two great-grandchildren, Austin and Ava Grace Pahler. In addition to her parents and husband, she was predeceased by her son Werner, Jr., who died Nov 4, 1981. She was a member of the Women’s Republican Party in the early to mid 60’s. She was also a communicant of St. Mary’s Church, Potsdam where she sang in the choir. Ursula was a stay at home Mom who thoroughly enjoyed her family and friends, gardening, cooking and she was an extraordinary baker. She was also an excellent singer and enjoyed music; she could also whistle often times mimicking wild birds. A mass of Christian burial will be held on Tuesday, February 16th at 10:00 AM at St. Mary’s Church in Potsdam with Monsignor Harry Snow as celebrant. The family will receive friends on Monday from 6-8 pm at the Lawrence Funeral Home, Canton. Burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery in the spring. Memorial contributions to Alzheimer’s Assoc, 441 West Kirkpatrick Street, Syracuse, NY 13204.

Donald A. Doig, 74, 274 Schoolhouse Road, Canton, died on February 2, 2010 at his home. The funeral will be February 6, 2010 at 11:00 AM, at the Lawrence Funeral Home.

Donald A. Doig, 74, of Schoolhouse Road, died February 2, 2010, at his home while under the care of his wife and Hospice and Palliative Care. Don was born August 29, 1935, in Cooperstown, the oldest son of Arthur B. and Gladys Benson Doig. He graduated from Worcester Central School and SUNY Cobleskill. On June 28, 1959, he married Donna Wessels in Binghamton, NY. He came to Canton in 1961 as the assistant manager of the Grasse River GLF, worked as a salesman for LeBerge & Curtis, Inc. and finished his career in agribusiness as the manager of the Canton branch of Farm Credit. He then started a Gallagher Fencing business, and raised sheep, horses and Belted Galloway cattle. He was a member of Canton Fire and Rescue, past president of the Canton Jaycees, served on the Board of Directors of the Cooperative Extension, was chair person of the Black River-St. Lawrence Resource Conservation & Development, served on the Ag Advisory Committee at SUNY Canton, and worked for the establishment of an agricultural museum, which has evolved into the St. Lawrence Power and Equipment Museum in Madrid, NY. Don is survived by his wife of 50 years, Donna Doig; a daughter and son-in-law, Karen and Martin Carpenter of Baldwinsville, NY; a son and daughter-in-law, Thomas and Shari Doig of Durhamville, NY; six grandchildren, Andrew and Leah Carpenter and Philip, Mariah, Karli and Taylir Doig; a brother and sister-in-law, William and Ruby Doig of Williamsburg, VA; a brother, David of Savannah, NY; several cousins and nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by an infant sister, Elizabeth Anne Doig. Funeral will be Saturday, February 6th at 11:00 AM at the Lawrence Funeral Home, Canton with Rev. Michael P. Catanzaro officiating. Calling hours will be Friday, from 3-5 and 7-9 PM. A spring interment will take place in Worcester, NY at the convenience of the family. Memorial donations may be made to the Hospice and Palliative Care of St. Lawrence Valley, 6805 US Hwy, Potsdam, NY 13676, American Heart Association, 17 Technology Place, East Syracuse, 13057, St. Lawrence Power and Equipment Museum, P.O. Box 400, Madrid 13660-0400 and/ or the Canton First Presbyterian Church Endowment Fund, 17 Park Street, Canton, 13617.

Hollis C. Shelmidine, 77, County Route 27, Canton, died on February 2, 2010 at his home. The funeral will be February 5, 2010 at 11:00 AM, at the St. Marys Church.

Hollis C. Shelmidine, 77, of County Route 27, died February 2, 2010 at his home surrounded by his loving family and Hospice and Palliative Care. A mass of Christian burial will be held on Friday, February 5th at 11:00 AM at St. Mary’s Church, Canton with Rev. Douglas Lucia as celebrant. Calling hours will be Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the Lawrence Funeral Home, Canton. Burial will be held in the Spring in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Canton. Memorial contributions to St. Mary’s Church, 66 Court Street, Canton 13617, Hospice and Palliative Care of St. Lawrence Valley, 6805 US Hwy 11, Potsdam 13676 or to the Richard E. Winters Cancer Treatment Ctr, 3 Lyons Place, Ogdensburg 13690. Surviving are his wife of 53 years, Carolyn; one son and daughter-in-law, Gregory J. and Elizabeth Shelmidine of Albuquerque, NM, three daughters and two sons-in-law, Lori Anne and Kim Worm of Red Hook, NY, Kate Marie and Johny Enright of Colorado Springs, CO and Nanci Lynn Tichbourne and John Jacobson of Bloomsburg, PA; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Alan Roger and Judy Shelmidine of Massena, NY, Larry J. and Hope Shelmidine of Port Angeles, WA; one sister, Sue Ann Shelmidine of Mission Viejo, CA; seven grandchildren, Tony, Joe and Caitlin Worm, Sunny and Elyse Shelmidine and Sean and Kaitlyn Enright; and several nieces and nephews. Born December 25, 1932 in Lorraine, NY son of Hollis C., Sr. and Ruth (Thomas) Shelmidine he graduated Adams High School in 1951, later from Canton A.T.I. in 1954, he then served in the US Navy for two years before finishing his schooling earning his Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering from Clarkson College of Technology in 1960. On November 3, 1956, he married Carolyn Joan Wilder at St. Cecilia Church in Adams with Rev. Harold McCabe as celebrant. After graduating from Clarkson he worked at Sylvania in Buffalo for seven years. In 1967 the family moved to Canton where Hollis worked at Corning Glass Works as a Process Engineer. Then in 1976 he worked for a short-time for KRAFT Foods and eventually retired from St. Lawrence University in 1994. Hollis was a communicant of St. Mary’s Church, Canton and a life member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers. He also enjoyed wood working and being in the outdoors. He will also be remembered as a huge Star Trek fan.

Lawrence W. Seguin, 59, Cold Spring Road, Lisbon, died on January 20, 2010 at Claxton Hepburn Medical Center in Ogdensburg. The funeral will be January 23, 2010 at 7:15 PM, at the Lawrence Funeral Home.

Lawrence Wesley Seguin, 59, of Cold Spring Road, died January 20, 2010 at Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center in Ogdensburg. He was a native of Lisbon. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 23rd at 7:15 PM at the Lawrence Funeral Home, Canton with Rev. Larry Smith officiating. The family will receive friends on Saturday from 6-7 PM. The NYS Military Forces Honor Guard from Ft. Drum will provide modified honors. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. Donations may be made to The Lisbon Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 160, Lisbon, NY 13658. Surviving are his wife Kathy Seguin; a son Shawn of Okinawa, Japan and a daughter Samantha of Gouverneur; three sisters, Bonnie Roy of Ogdensburg, Edna Guck and husband Tim of Spring Hill, FL and Cindy Carr of Lisbon; three grandchildren, Jake and Jessica Marshall and HanaChan Seguin and a number of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father and a grandson Heath Buazard. Born October 17, 1950 in Ogdensburg, son of Bessie Dennis Seguin and the late John “Jack” Seguin of Lisbon, he graduated Lisbon High School in 1968. Lawrence was a Vietnam Veteran serving in the US Army from July 1968 to February 1971. He is a member of the American Legion, Lisbon and the Nebin Memorial Church in Lisbon.

John F. Jack Moon, 61, 37 Riverside Drive, Canton, died on January 2, 2010 at his home. The funeral will be January 7, 2010 at 12 Noon, at the Lawrence Funeral Home.

John F. “Jack” Moon, 61 , of 37 Riverside Drive, died unexpectedly at his home on January 2, 2010. A prayer service will be held on Thursday, January 7, 2010 at 12 Noon at the Lawrence Funeral Home, Canton with Deacon James Snell, St. Mary’s Church, officiating. Calling hours will be from 11:00 to the time of service at the Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Jerusalem Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Friends of St. Lawrence Hockey, PO Box 207, Canton, NY 13617. Surviving are four sisters, Suzanne Casaday of Canton, Mary E. Barnes of Salem, AL, Jennifer K. Ashley and husband Charles of Canton and Karen L. Moon of Opelika, AL. Born May 20, 1948 in Potsdam, NY a son of the late John Wm. and the late Irene Moon. He graduated Hermon-DeKalb High School in 1966. He later joined the US Air Force where he served for 14 years receiving the rank of Staff Sgt. Upon his honorable discharge on Nov 13, 1973, he moved from Montana to the Dallas-Fort Worth area where he played the drums for local bands and also worked as a locksmith. He later moved to Alabama in 1998 before moving back to Canton in 2003. “Jack” enjoyed attending St. Lawrence University Hockey games as well as building and collecting model planes.

Margaret J. Wallace Halloran, 85, formerly of Hoosick St, Troy, NY, died on Dec 31, 2009 at United Helpers Canton Nursing Home. The funeral will be January 6, 2010 at 12 Noon, at the Our Lady of Victory in Troy.

Margaret J. Wallace Halloran, 85, formerly of Hoosick St., Troy, NY, died December 31, 2009 at the United Helpers Canton Nursing Home where she had been a resident since March 2008. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Wednesday, January 6th at 12 Noon from Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church in Troy. The family will receive friends at the church one hour prior. Burial will be in St. Agnes Cemetery in Cohoes, NY. Memorial contributions may be made to Mohawk – Hudson River Humane Society, Menands, NY. Surviving are her children, Ellen Maria Halloran of New York City and Owen and Jo-Ann Halloran of Canton, NY; four grandchildren, Sarah of Salem, MA, Owen of Baltimore, MD, Joseph of Orange County, CA and Michael of Boston, MA.; and one great-granddaughter, Kate Halloran. She was predeceased by an infant daughter, Kathleen, who died in 1952. Born July 14, 1924 in Cohoes, NY, daughter of James and Helena (Soper) Wallace she graduated from Cohoes High School in 1941. A marriage to William J. Halloran ended in divorce. In the 1940’s she was employed as a telephone operator for NY Telephone Company. After raising her children she became a child care worker at Vanderheyden Hall in Troy from 1971-1991. She was a resident of Troy from 1959-2008. Mrs. Halloran was a known animal lover and was especially fond of her dog “Charlie” (who survives her). Her concern for the humane treatment of animals was behind her decision to become a vegetarian in 1990. Descended from two well-respected newspapermen in upstate New York, her grandfather Michael B. Wallace, and her father James, she was an avid reader of European and American literature and the daily newspapers; reading them from cover to cover she often clipped articles of interest for her children and friends. She also enjoyed traveling and antiques.

Laurence MacDonald, 87, 320 Selleck Road, Pierrepont, died on Dec 14, 2009 in Floral City, FL. The funeral will be a special time at a special date, at the Beech Plains Cemetery, West Pierrepont.

Spring burial services for Laurence MacDonald, 87, of 320 Selleck Road, will be held in the Beech Plains Cemetery at the convenience of the family. Mr. MacDonald died December 14, 2009 in Floral City, FL. Born Feb 4, 1922 in Canton, NY a son of Alford and Marion (Lavine) MacDonald he graduated Canton High School at the age of 15. He later attended George Hall Trade School in Ogdensburg. He served in the Civilian Conservation Core where he helped improve various State Parks and landscaped the campus at Paul Smith’s College. Mr. MacDonald served his country as a merchant marine during WWII and later became a member of the VFW Post 1231 Canton. He worked at ALCOA for 42 years as an electrician retiring in 1982. Surviving are his wife, Lorrainechildren, Gary MacDonald of Winthrop, Sharon Bean of Victor, NY, Stephen and Patricia MacDonald of St. Augustine, FL, Jeffrey and Debra MacDonald of Millbrook, NY, Glenna and Gerald Beaulieu of Canton, Rhonda and Terrance Robert of Canton, Marion and Dennis Beaulieu of Churchville, NY, Marla MacDonald and Companion Scott Hayes of Tazwell, VA, Lawrence MacDonald, Jr. of Corpus Christy, TX and Douglas MacDonald and companion Michelle Murphy of Canton; a brother, Ronald MacDonald of Brushton, NY; two sisters, Natalie and Bernard Marrin and Jean Pistritto of Lady Lake, FL; 32 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren and several great great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his son, David; two grandchildren; sisters, Earlyn Barnaba and Beryl Gratto and brothers, Lloyd and Raymond.

Helen Phalen, 101, Partridge Knoll, Canton, died Highland Nursing Home, Massena. The funeral will be December 26, 2009 at 12:00 noon, at the Grace Episcopal Church, Canton.

Canton— Helen Vianna Fowler Phalen, 101, formerly of Partridge Knoll, Canton died Monday, December 21, 2009 at the Highland Nursing Home, Massena where she was a resident since November 23rd. A Requiem Mass will be held on Saturday, December 26th at the Grace Episcopal Church, Main Street, Canton at 12 Noon with Mother Evette Austin as celebrant. Calling hours will be held Saturday morning, 10:30 to 11:30 AM at the Lawrence Funeral Home, Canton. Burial will be in the Riverside Cemetery in Norwood in the spring. Memorial contributions may be made to the Grace Episcopal Church Building Fund 9 E. Main Street, Canton, New York 13617 Among her survivors are her granddaughters, Elizabeth “Betsy” Klein of Norwood, Susan Holland and husband James of Thomasville, GA and Emily Lynch of Framingham, Mass; three step-grandchildren, Gerald E. Patterson and wife Elizabeth of Potsdam, Ian Patterson of Peru, NY and Kevin Patterson of San Francisco, CA; a daughter-in-law, Laura Patterson of Norwood; seven great-grandchildren, Stacy Klein of Alexandria, VA, Jennifer Lynch of Framingham, Mass, Isiah Patterson of Potsdam, Xavier Patterson of Potsdam, “Jamie” Holland of Thomasville, GA, Christopher Holland of Thomasville, GA and Colleen Holland of Soundbeach, Long Island, NY; a niece, Julie Moschola of Clifton, CO and a nephew, Peter Phalen of Watertown, NY. Predeceasing is a son Dean, who died in 1966. Born May 23, 1908, in Henderson, NY she was the daughter of John H. and Anita Sophia (Shearer) Fowler, she graduated Watertown High School in 1925. On April 19, 1926, she married Merrill Thomas Phalen at the Church of the Redeemer in Watertown with Rev. Wm. Courage as celebrant. Mr. Phalen died November 8, 1969. During World War II, Mrs. Phalen and her husband ran the Hotel Harrington in Canton Mrs. Phalen was a Republican Election Commissioner for St. Lawrence County for 22 years, where she served as president of the Election Commissioners Association of the State of New York when she retired. In 1990, Mrs. Phalen was cited the Outstanding Commissioner of the State of New York. She had previously been Assistant Deputy Sheriff under Sheriffs Henry Denner, Ceylon “Lefty” Allen and Keith Knowlton. She served as Chairman of the Canton Town Republican Party and was honored as being the first recipient of the Betsy Kaplan Award in 2004 for service to voters of St. Lawrence County. Mrs. Phalen was a member of the Grace Episcopal Church and had served on the vestry and a clerk of the board, also serving on the Diocesan Board of Albany and as a delegate to Triennial and Provincial Conferences. She was a member of organizations including Canton Garden Club, Potsdam Area Zonta Club, and the Duplicate Bridge Club of Canton. She was considered a “Master” Bridge Player. Mrs. Phalen enjoyed her flower and vegetable gardens, traveling whether home or abroad and reading, going to the library and spending time at her camp at the St. Lawrence River in Red Mills, NY. Condolences may be sent online to www.lawrencefuneralhome.org

Lisa Marie Peacock, 41, Tallman Road, Canton, died December 18, 2009 at Claxton Hepburn Medical Center. The funeral will be December 23 at 2:00 PM, at the First Presbyterian Church, Park Street Canton.

Canton—Lisa M. Peacock, 41 of 6 Tallman Road in Canton died unexpectedly on Dec. 18,2009 at Claxton Hepburn Medical Center. A memorial Service will be held Wednesday, Dec. 23rd, at 2:00 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church in Canton, with Rev. Michael P. Catanzaro officiating. Contributions may be made in her memory to The First Presbyterian Church, Park Place, Canton, N.Y. 13617 or The Claxton-Hepburn Foundation, King Street, Ogdensburg, N.Y.13669 Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery in Norwood in the Spring. Surviving are her husband Matthew, of Canton, 5 daughters Ashley Elliott, Katie Dawley, Emily Dawley, Amanda Peacock and Maria Peacock all of Canton, Her parents Terry and Kathy Todd, Canton, a brother Justin Todd, Potsdam, a sister and brother-in-law Lindsey and Eric White, Canton, a granddaughter, Madelyn Varney, Canton and her mother-in-law Jane Peacock, Norwood. Mrs. Peacock was born February 18, 1968 in Buffalo, New York the daughter of Terry and Kathleen Ann Goolden Todd. She graduated from Canton High School in 1986 and went on to graduate from SUNY Canton in 1991 with an Associates Degree in Nursing. Mrs. Peacock worked as a registered nurse at Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center for nearly 20 years and also as a traveling R.N. for 2 years. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Canton and enjoyed horseback riding, flying with her husband Matt in his plane. She also enjoyed running marathons, having completed 22 and was attempting to complete one in each state. Condolences may be sent online to www.lawrencefuneralhome.org

Robert D. White, Jr, 70, County Route 27, died at home. The funeral will be December 5, 2009 at 11:30 AM, at the Lawrence Funeral Home.

Canton— Robert D. White, Jr. 70, of County Route 27, died peacefully at his home on Wednesday, December 2. He was born in Hadley, NY, the son of Robert D. and Marion Burnham White. He graduated fromLuzerne Hadley Central School. He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Barbara Kubis White, originally of Cooperstown, NY. Two daughters and sons-in-law: Katherine and Andrew Palladino of Greenville, NY and Karen and Lloyd Mori of Hilo, Hawaii; a brother and sister-in-law Richard and Elizabeth White of Queensbury, NY; 2 grandchildren, a step grandchild and a great grandchild. He attended SUNY School of Forestry at Syracuse University, receiving a Bachelors Degree in 1963. He worked in Forestry Management with Diamond International, Inc. of Ogdensburg for 27 years and then as St. Lawrence County Forester for 10 years, retiring in 2003. He was a member of the Society of American Foresters, the NYS Forest Practice Board, and the Black River/St. Lawrence River Resources Conservation and Development Forestry Advisory Committee. Past memberships include the Canton Town Planning Board and the Canton Jaycees. He was an enthusiastic reader of local and Adirondack region history and an avid collector of antique and local bottles. Funeral services will be at the Lawrence Funeral Home, Canton, on Saturday at 11:30 AM with Pastor Donna Doig officiating. Burial will follow in the Brick Chapel Cemetery. Visiting Hours will be Friday afternoon at the funeral home from 3:00 to 6:00 PM. Robert will be sorely missed by his friends and neighbors. Those who wish may make donations to the Canton Rescue Squad, c/o Joan Newman, Gouverneur Street, Canton or to Brick Chapel Church, c/o Janet Favro, Barnes Road, Canton. Condolences may be sent online to www.lawrencefuneralhome.org

Kathy Rosenberg, , formerly of Miner Street, Canton, died in Nashville, Tennessee. The funeral will be December 12 at 11:30, at the Fairview Cemetery Chapel.

Canton— Memorial Services for Kathy Rosenberg, former Miner Street resident, will be held on Saturday December 12 at 11:30 at the Fairview Cemetery Chapel with Rev. Bill Hart officiating. Burial will be at the cemetery. Mrs. Rosenberg died Nov. 25 in Nashville, Tennessee. Surviving are a son, Andy Grimes of Nashville, TN, her mother, Helen Rosenberg of Canton, a brother Paul Rosenberg of Pennellville, NY, and one granddaughter. Donations in her memory may be made to Hospice Childrens Library, 6805 Route 11, Potsdam, NY 13676. Condolences may be sent online to www.lawrencefuneralhome.org

Mary Lewis Gray Overlease, 96, Overlease Drive, Norwood, died on Oct 23, 2009 at her sons home in Canton. The funeral will be Nov 22, 2009 at 9:30 AM, at the Christ Church in Morristown.

Mary Lewis Gray Overlease, 96, of Overlease Drive, Hammond, died Friday, October 23, 2009 at her son’s home. The family will receive friends on Saturday, November 21st at the Lawrence Funeral Home, Canton. A mass will be dedicated in memory of Mary on Sunday, Nov. 22nd at 9:30 AM in Morristown, NY. The family has requested memorial contributions be made to St. Michael’s Episcopal Church, P.O. Box 361, Middleville, NY 13406 or to Hospice and Palliative Care of St. Lawrence 6805 US Hwy 11, Potsdam, NY 13676. Surviving are her son, Charles L. Gray and wife Judy L. of Canton; a daughter, Margaret “Peggy” Caneen and husband John of Poland, NY; five grandchildren, Charles “Chip” Gray, Jr. of MD, Christina Wiatr and husband William of Ohio, NY, Cynthia James and husband Brian of Arlington, TX, Catherine Crites and husband Douglas of Mansfield, TX and Karen Hampson and husband J. Jeff of Canton and ten great-grandchildren. Born January 7, 1913 in Canton, a daughter of Charles Wm. and Margaret Griffith (Chapman) Lewis she graduated from Northfield Academy in Northfield, Mass in 1931, then she received her Bachelors at SLU in 1935. She later earned her Masters in Education from SLU in 1948 and then a Masters in Library Science from Syracuse University in 1951. She was predeceased by two husbands, Clarence V. Gray and Wayne C. Overlease. Mary taught high school mathematics at Madrid School in 1948. In January 1949 she worked at Canton ATI Library and then went to Columbia University. After receiving her Masters she continued as head librarian at Canton ATC. After retiring she worked as librarian at University of Buffalo and Hudson Valley Community College. She was a member of St. Michael’s Episcopal Church in Middleville, NY. She was also a member of the Empire Chapter 68 OES, Daughters of the American Revolution, Pi Beta Phi Sorority at SLU, Christ Church in Morristown and Save the River. Mary enjoyed entertaining, knitting, doing crossword puzzles and spending time at her cottage at Oak Point on the St. Lawrence River.

Joan Patricia Staples, 60, 25 Farmer Street, Canton, died on November 7, 2009 at her home. The funeral will be November 14, 2009 at 11:00 AM, at the St. Marys Church .

Joan P. Staples,60, of 25 Farmer Street, Canton passed away Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009 at her home under the care of her family, friends and Hospice of St. Lawrence Valley. Born February 3, 1949 in Brooklyn, NY daughter of the late Jerod J. Sibilla and Annette Sergio Sibilla., she graduated SUNY Potsdam and worked as a teacher in the Canton Central School system until her retirement in 2007. Surviving are her husband of 39 years, Brian; a son, Matthew and his wife Lynn and granddaughter Hannah; a daughter”JES” ( Joan Elizabeth Staples); a sister, Susan Wilkes and numerous nieces and nephews. Joan was admired for many things: her love of family, friends, teaching, the theater, going for walks and her joy of travel. As demonstrated by her courageous battle with ovarian cancer over the past few years, she was truly a profile in “courage and grace under fire”. Joan’s many interests included acting in various Grasse River productions, directing school plays, reading and discussing books with her book clubs, knitting and having tea with her friends. She was also a communicant for St. Mary’s Church. The Staples family would like to thank the staff at Richard E. Winters Cancer Treatment Center, Nancy Fletcher of Hospice and Palliative Care of St. Lawrence Valley, the “Tea Ladies” and the many loving friends who have been an integral part of Joan’s life. A mass of christian burial will be Saturday, November 14 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Mary’s Church in Canton with Rev. Douglas J. Lucia as celebrant. Calling Hours will be Thursday and Friday from 2-4 and 6-8 at the Lawrence Funeral Home, Canton. Following the mass a luncheon will be held in the school gymnasium. The family requests donations be made to Hospice of St. Lawrence Valley Inc. 6805 US Highway 11, Potsdam, N.Y. 13676

W. Boyd Jones, 56, Old DeKalb Road, Canton, died on November 1, 2009 at Canton Potsdam Hospital. The funeral will be November 6, 2009 at 2:00 PM, at the Lawrence Funeral Home.

W. Boyd Jones, 56, of Old DeKalb Road, died unexpectedly Sunday, Nov 1, 2009 at his home. Funeral services will be Friday, Nov. 6th at 2:00 PM from the Lawrence Funeral Home, Canton with Rev. Douglas J. Lucia officiating. Calling hours will be Thursday from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at the funeral home. Burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Canton. The family requests donations to the Canton Golden Bear Booster Club, P.O. Box 243, Canton, NY 13617, Alzheimer’s Association, Northern Regional Office, 120 Washington St., Suite 419, Watertown, NY 13601 or St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Surviving are his mother, Marion M. Jones of Union City, TN; his wife, Lynne N. Jones of Canton; daughter, Alicia Jones of Canton; step-children, Aimee Nash of Canton and Ryan Nash and wife Cassandra of Raymondville; two brothers, Thomas and wife Ginnie of Buchanan, TN, Richard and wife Jeanie of Old Hickory, TN; one sister, Jenny Joy Fitch of Nashville, TN; four grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Born September 28, 1953, in Obion, TN, a son of Thomas W. and Marion (Moore) Jones, he graduated Albion County Central School and later with a B.S. from Middle Tennessee State University in 1975. Mr. Jones furthered his education with a B.A. from SUNY Potsdam in 1995 and a Master’s in Education from SUNY Potsdam in 1999. On August 6, 1988, he married Lynne Nash at the Unitarian Universalist Church in Canton with Rev. Max Coots as celebrant. Boyd was employed as Sports Info Director for SUNY Potsdam , where he worked since 2000. Prior to working in Potsdam, he worked at SUNY Canton from 1986-2000, where he held various positions. In his spare time Boyd enjoyed photography, cooking, the outdoors and attending his daughters sporting events.

Dewey Paul Pierce, 65, West Potsdam, died On October 26, 2009 at Upstate Medical Ctr, Syracuse. The funeral will be Oct 30, 2009 at 11:00 AM, at the Lawrence Funeral Home.

A fireman’s funeral for Dewey Paul Pierce will be held on Friday at 11:00 AM at the Lawrence Funeral Home, Canton. Calling hours will be Thursday from 2-4 & 6-8 PM at the funeral home, Canton, where West Potsdam Fire Department Honor Guard will stand. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, Canton. The family has requested contributions to West Potsdam Fire Dept. 801 County Route 34, Potsdam, NY 13676 or National Hemophilia Foundation,116 West 32nd Street, 11th Floor, New York, NY 10001. Surviving are his significant other, “Ardie” Richardson of West Posdam; his children, Robert B. Pierce and wife Jennifer of Potsdam, Deborah B. Murray and husband Don of Norwood, Amy M. Murphy and husband Shane of Canton; two step-children, Lori Richardson of Charleston, SC and Mark Richardson and wife Michelle of Boston, Mass.; one sister, Sheila Friedel and husband Bruce of Potsdam; eight grandchildren, Kathryn “Katie” and Justin Pierce of Potsdam, Jessica and Brandon Murray of Norwood, Cory Dashno and wife Jacklyn of NC and Brooke Dashno of Canton and Abby and Zach Richardson of Boston, Mass and one great-grandson Hunter Dashno. Born March 28, 1944 in Potsdam, son of Benjamin and Marjorie (Spears) Pierce, he graduated Potsdam High School where he was a member of the track team. On July 17, 1964 he married Helen Smith at Canton United Methodist Church with Rev. Cal Zimmer as celebrant. The marriage ended in divorce. Mr. Pierce worked on the family farm until the farm was sold in 1988. He later raised sheep and worked at other area farms. He was an active member of the West Potsdam Volunteer Fire Department since 1975 where he was always willing to serve. Mr. Pierce was an outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting and fishing as well as trapping and camping. He also played softball and was an avid bowler.

Mary Emma Lewis Gray Overlease, 96, formerly of Overlease Drive, Hammond, died on Oct 23, 2009 at her sons home in Canton. The funeral will be to be determined, at the Lawrence Funeral Home.

Mary Emma Lewis Gray Overlease, 96, formerly of Overlease Drive, Hammond, died Friday, October 23, 2009 at her son’s home. Arrangments to be announced as soon as available. The family has requested memorial contributions be made to St. Michael’s Episcopal Church, P.O. Box 361, Middleville, NY 13406 or to Hospice and Palliative Care of St. Lawrence 6805 US Hwy 11, Potsdam, NY 13676. Surviving are her son, Charles L. Gray and wife Judy L. of Canton; a daughter, Margaret “Peggy” Caneen and husband John of Poland, NY; five grandchildren, Charles “Chip” Gray, Jr. of MD, Christina Wiatr and husband William of Ohio, NY, Cynthia James and husband Brian of Arlington, TX, Catherine Crites and husband Douglas of Mansfield, TX and Karen Hampson and husband J. Jeff of Canton and ten great-grandchildren. Born January 7, 1913 in Canton, a daughter of Charles Wm. and Margaret Griffith (Chapman) Lewis she graduated from Northfield Academy in Northfield, Mass in 1931, then she received her Bachelors at SLU in 1935. She later earned her Masters in Education from SLU in 1948 and then a Masters in Library Science from Syracuse University in 1951. She was predeceased by two husbands, Clarence V. Gray and Wayne C. Overlease. Mrs. Overlease taught high school mathematics at Madrid School in 1948. In January 1949 she worked at Canton ATI Library and then went to Columbia University. After receiving her Masters she continued to work as head librarian at Canton ATC, in 1970 after 21 years. After retiring she worked as librarian at University of Buffalo an Hudson Valley Community College. She was a member of St. Michael’s Episcopal Church in Middleville, NY. She was also a member of the Empire Chapter 68 OES, Daughters of the American Revolution, Pi Beta Phi Sorority at SLU, Christ Church in Morristown and Save the River. Mary owned a cottage at Oak Point on the St. Lawrence River since 1947.

Brandi Lynn Moore, 32, US Hwy 11, DeKalb Jct., died on October 13, 2009 at SUNY Upstate Medical Center in Syracuse. The funeral will be October 16, 2009 at 12:15 PM, at the Lawrence Funeral Home.

Brandi Lynn Law Moore,32, of 4370 US Highway 11, Dekalb Jct, died Oct 13, 2009 at Upstate Medical Center, Syracuse where she was admitted Sept 27th. Funeral will be Friday Oct.16th at 12:15 PM at the Lawrence Funeral Home in Canton. Friends may call on Friday from 10:00 AM to 12 Noon. Burial will be at Beech Plains Cemetery, Pierrepont. Surviving are four daughters Cassidy Lynn, Theadora Ann and Savannah Mae Moore all of Pierrepont and Hunter Marie Law of Dekalb Jct.; Her Mother Bonnie Roy of Ogdensburg; Her father Robert E and wife Wanda Law of Dekalb Jct; 2 Brothers, Robert E. Law Jr. of Alabama, Christopher J. Law of Austin Texas, Rhonda Schoeneck of Marcellus, N.Y., Krista Tahonica of Dekalb Jct.; one step brother, Matthew Kentfield of Fairfax, Va.; two step sisters, Jacqueline Law, Dewitt, NY and Jennifer Plaisted of Lewiston, NY; maternal grandmother Bessie Sequin of Lisbon; paternal grandfather, Richard A. Law, Sr. of Hermon and her companion, Jonathan Vaisey of Canton. She was preceded in death by her son Kristopher Moore, who died in 2004. Born February 22, 1977 in Gouverneur she was a daughter of Robert E. Law, Jr and Bonnie Sequin Roy. She was employed as a production worker with the Ansen Corporation in Ogdensburg and enjoyed spending time with her daughters. Condolences may be sent online to www.lawrencefuneralhome.org

Alice Lu Quackenbush, 72, Miner Street, Canton, died on Oct 3, 2009 at Canton Potsdam Hospital. The funeral will be Oct. 8, 2009 at 11:00 AM, at the Grace Episcopal Church.

Alice Lu Quackenbush, 72, of Miner Street,died unexpectedly Saturday, October 3, 2009 at Canton-Potsdam Hospital. She was the wife of Everett R. Quackenbush, Sr. A Requiem Mass will be Thursday, October 8th at 11:00 AM at Grace Episcopal Church, Canton w/ Mother Evette Austin as celebrant. Calling hours Wednesday, October 7th from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at the church, Canton. Burial will be in Fairview cemetery at the convenience of the family. Arrangements entrusted to Lawrence Funeral Home, Canton. Memorial contributions may be made to Friends in Adoption, 44 South Street, P.O. Box 1228, Middletown, VT 05757 or to Grace Episcopal Restoration Fund, 9 E. Main St., Canton, NY 13617. Surviving in addition to her husband are her son Everett R., Jr. and wife Judy of Hoosick Falls, NY, a daughter Lynn Snow and husband Edward of Canton, four grandchildren, Jeanna Kuzia and Jessica McComish of Dalton, Mass. and Philip and Christopher Snow of Canton, three great-grandchildren, Jaden Kuzia, Jonah Schichtl and John Steven McComish and her twin sister, Arlene Monell of Canton. She was preceded in death by a sister, “Dolly” Ilg and her step-mother, Ruby Monell. Born September 12, 1937 in Newburgh, NY a daughter of Donald M. and Eleanor (Guest) Monell she graduated Newburgh Free Academy in 1955. Prior to her marriage to Everett R. Quackenbush on Oct. 6, 1957 in Newburgh, she worked at the Telephone Co. in Newburgh, NY. After moving to Canton and raising her children, she started work at St. Lawrence University, retiring after 27 years as a secretary in the Geology Dept. Alice was a member of the NYS Assoc. of Educational Office Professionals, Grace Episcopal Church, where she served on the Altar Guild and was a member of Daughters of the King. She and her husband were members of St. Lawrence Hockey Boosters for many years and would take hockey players in during the Thanksgiving Tournaments. The couple also enjoyed attending numerous Lion’s Club functions, especially the trips to Brockville, Ontario and Syracuse. She enjoyed spending time in her flower garden, boating and bass fishing on the St. Lawrence River, camping at Higley in the summertime, crossword puzzles and crocheting. But the most important thing to Alice was her family and she was well known and will be remembered by many for her infectious laugh.

Betsy Northrop, 70, 6 Park Place, Canton, died on Aug 31st at her home. The funeral will be Oct 10th at 2:00 PM, at the Unitarian Universalist Church.

A memorial service to celebrate the life of Elizabeth (Betsy) Burgan Northrop, who died August 31st, will be held October 10th at 2:00 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Church in Canton. Donations in her memory may be made to the Orchestra Of Northern New York Endowment Fund, P.O. Box 488, Potsdam, NY 13676, or Potsdam College Foundation, Potsdam, NY 13676 or the Unitarian Universalist Church of Canton, 3 1/2 East Main Street, Canton, NY 13617.

Alice Lu Quackenbush, 72, 81 Miner Street, Canton, died on October 3, 2009 at Canton Potsdam Hospital. The funeral will be October 8, 2009, at the Grace Episcopal Church.

Alice Lu Quackenbush, 72, of Miner Street,died unexpectedly Saturday, October 3, 2009 at Canton-Potsdam Hospital. She was the wife of Everett R. Quackenbush, Sr. Calling hours Wednesday, October 7, 2009 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at Grace Episcopal Church, Canton. Arranngements are incomplete with the Lawrence Funeral Home, Canton.

Victor Skroders, 79, County Route 14, Rensselaer Falls, died on Oct 2, 2009 at Fletcher Allen Health Care in Burlington, VT. The funeral will be Oct 5, 2009 at 2:00 PM, at the Rensselaer Falls Cemetery.

Military Graveside service for Victor Skroders, 79, of County Route 14, will be Monday, Oct. 5, 2009 at 2:00 PM at the Rennselaer Falls Cemetery. Mr. Skroders died Friday, Oct. 2nd at Fletcher Allen Health Care Ctr in Burlington, VT. Among his survivors are a son Ivars Skroder, a daughter Anita Courtney, a granddaughter Deborah Marcellus and his care-giver, Justin Marcellus. He was preceded in death by his great-grandson Dylan Marcellus and his life companion Ruth Peets. Born April 18, 1930 in Kraukli, Latvia, a son of Artur and Anna (Barsevskis) Skroders, he graduated high school and later from Harvard University in 1970. He was a SGT of the US Air Force serving from 1949-1954. While in the service, he was active in competitive pistol shooting and received high commendation in long range radar systems. He married Irene Erglis in 1955 in Boston and later Ruta Ozois in 1970 in Boston, both ended in divorce. Mr. Skroders retired as a systems manager for Microwave Assoc., Woodburn, Mass. He was a member of Institute of Electrical Electronics Engineers, enjoyed forestry and political science and environment.

Rose M. Ayers, 72, 8453 US Hwy 11, Potsdam, died on Sept. 29, 2009 at her home. The funeral will be Oct 3, 2009 at 11:00 AM, at the Lawrence Funeral Home.

Rose M. Ayers, 72, of 8453 US Hwy 11, died Tuesday, September 29, 2009 at the her home surrounded by her loving family. Funeral services will be Saturday, October 3rd at 11:00 AM at the Lawrence Funeral Home, Canton with Rev. Robert Schirmer, Hospice Chaplain, officiating. Calling hours will be Friday from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at the funeral home. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery, Hannawa Falls. Contributions may be made to Hospice and Palliative Care of St. Lawrence Valley, 6805 US Hwy 11, Potsdam, NY 13676 or to the American Cancer Society6725 Lyon Street, P.O. Box 7, East Syracuse, NY 13057. Surviving are two sons and daughters-in-law, Douglas and Penny Ayers of Colton, David and Colleen Ayers of Parishville, NY; three daughters and sons-in-law, Connie and Reese Basham of Fair Banks, AK, Diane and Michael Vivlamore of Fair Banks, AK and Christina and Ed Gilson of Potsdam; two brothers, Lyle McCuen of Colton and Carson McCuen of Crary Mills; 11 grandchildren, Stacy and Scott Basham, Korey, Natalie, Brooke and Stuart Ayers, Lindsay Keleher, Bill Vivlamore, Nichole Adams and Alivia Gilson; and one great grandchild, Hayden Ayers, Riley, Jordyne and Spencer Vivlamore, and Paige and Maddyson Adams. She was predeceased by an infant son, Timothy (1962), two sisters Betty McCuen and Dorothy Bohnet and a brother Leo McCuen. Born December 20, 1936 in Parishville, NY a daughter of Roy John and Ruby Blanche (Casselman) McCuen, she attended Potsdam Central School. On December 3, 1955 she married Rex L. Ayers at the Norwood Methodist Church. Mr. Ayers died July 30, 2002. Rose worked at a number of places around the Potsdam area including, Fishmans in Potsdam (waitress/ baker) from 1955-57, The Wheel in Potsdam (waitress) for 17 years, The Chatter Box, Potsdam in 1974 (waitress), McManus Restaurant in Potsdam (waitress), Loblaws in Potsdam in 1977 (cashier/meat wrapper), Great American in 1977 (meat wrapper), Jackie’s Diner in West Stockholm (cook/ baker), McNamara’s Family Rest. In Potsdam (cook/baker), and Hide Away in Colton (baker) from 2005 until her illness, as well as, Village Diner in Potsdam (baker) from 2005 until her illness. Rose enjoyed spending time with friends and family, whether it was going to the casino, BINGO, fishing in Alaska, the sun in Hawaii, Mexico and California or going on shopping trips, she enjoyed the time together. She truly loved her children and grandchildren and enjoyed watching and feeding the wildlife and birds at her home.

Guido Gus Musante, 83, 871 River Road, Norwood, died on September 13, 2009 at United Helpers Canton Nursing Home. The funeral will be September 16, 2009 at 10:30 AM, at the United Helpers Canton Nursing Home Chapel.

A Memorial Mass for Guido “Gus” Musante, 83, of River Rd., Norwood, will be held Wednesday, September 16, 2009 at 10:30 AM at United Helpers Canton Nursing Home with Rev. Fr. Douglas J. Lucia as celebrant. Entombment will take place in the family crypt at St. Dominic’s Cemetery in Benicia, CA. “Gus” died Sunday at United Helpers Canton Nursing Home while under the care of his loving wife, the wonderful nursing home nurses and aides and Hospice and Palliative Care. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice and Palliative Care of St. Lawrence Valley, 6805 US Hwy, Potsdam, NY 13676 or to Clayton Horan Fitness Center at Maplewood, c/o United Helpers Management Company, 732 Ford Street, Ogdensburg, NY 13690. Born March 24, 1926 in Napa Valley, CA he was a son of Angelo and Mary Poggio Musante. Upon graduating high school he enlisted in the US Army. Serving as an interpreter in the 10th Mountain Division near the end of WWII, he received the Bronze Star for Gallantry during the Northern Italian Campaign. “Gus” was a commercial airline captain for Capitol Int’l Airways for 28 years receiving FAA flight ratings in the C46, L1049, Argossy DC-08, DC-10, Commercial Privileges, Multi-Engines, Seaplanes, Aerobatics, Instrument, Instructor and Aircraft Powerplant. As a registered aircraft mechanic, he won recognition for his restoration of antique airplanes. Being an avid “aviation buff”, he was active in the Experimental Aircraft Association, a lifetime member of the Antique Airplane Assoc., a member in good standing of the Airline Pilot’s Assoc., the Aircraft Owners Pilot Assoc., the FAA Pilot Proficiency Award Program and a member of the US Air Force Civil Air Patrol. In 1974 he married Patricia Wagner in Wilmington, DE. In addition to his wife he is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, David and Ellyn of Destin, FL; two daughters and two sons-in-law, Diane and Kim Harville of Benicia, CA and Deborah and Omar Kaddison of Federal Way, WA; 10 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his first wife Barbra Ghiorso, a granddaughter, Kelly Harville and a brother John. Mr. Musante was a communicant of St. Andrews Church in Norwood. Local arrangements are with the Lawrence Funeral Home, Canton. Condolences may be sent online to www.lawrencefuneralhome.org

Glenn W. Hurlbut, 91, 3001 County Route 21, Canton, died on September 7, 2009 at his home. The funeral will be September 10, 2009 at 11:00 AM, at the First Baptist Church, Canton.

Calling hours will be Wednesday from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at the Lawrence Funeral Home, Canton. Burial will be in Brick Chapel Cemetery, Canton. Memorial Contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church, 5 E. Main Street, Canton 13617 or to Hospice and Palliative Care of St. Lawrence Valley, 6805 US HWY 11, Potsdam, 13676. Surviving are his wife of 68 years, Jane N. Hurlbut of Canton; two sons and daughters-in-law John and Eva Hurlbut of Fort Plain and Arthur and Diane Hurlbut of Canton; one daughter and son-in-law, Carol and Tracy Sheesley of Canton; seven grandchildren, Sue Smith of Monticello, Glenn Hurlbut of New Hartford,NY, Christine Sheesley Rosler of Canton, Timothy Sheesley of Hayes, VA, Andy and David Hurlbut of Canton and Kimberly Trombly of Canton; seven great-grandchildren. Predeceased by two sisters, Allien Robinson and Ruth Hurlbut and a granddaughter Kathrine Hurlbut. Born January 8, 1918 in Canton, son of William and Flora Thatcher Hurlbut, he attended Canton area Schools. He later attended night classes at OFA and in Hermon for electrical and welding. On April 16, 1941, he married Jane Chambers Nelson in Vermont. Mr. Hurlbut ran a dairy farm on County Route 21 from 1940-1976 and drove school bus for Canton from 1963-1983. He then started working for R.B. Lawrence Ambulance as a driver from 1983-1990 and helped Lawrence Funeral Home with funerals until the mid 1990’s. He also worked for a short time at ALCOA in the early 1940’s. He was a member of the Canton Club, Cranberry Lake Fish & Game Club, the Silas Wright Grange, which he was a fifty year member, a founding member of the the Skirts & Flirts Square Dancing Club and a “pillar” in the First Baptist Church in Canton, where he served as Deacon for many years. He also enjoyed hunting, bowling at the Canton Club and Gray Lanes and helping his grandson, Andy, with maple syrup production.

Betsy Northop, 70, 6 Park Place, Canton, died on August 31, 2009 at her home. The funeral will be at a special time, at the proper place.

Elizabeth (Betsy) Burgan Northrop, age 70, under the care of family, friends and Hospice, died peacefully at her home, 6 Park Place, Canton, Monday, August 31, of cancer. Betsy was born July 5, 1939 in Geneva, NY, the daughter of Donald and Jean Whitehead Burgan. She attended the Glass Factory Bay School, one of the last one-room schools in New York. A 1957 graduate of Victor Central School she graduated in 1961 with a BS degree in Education from the State University of New York at Potsdam where she was member of Delta Kappa Pi and a Woodrow Wilson Fellowship Nominee. Her career in education spanned some thirty years as a founder of a pre-school in Ellis Hollow near Ithaca and as an Elementary School teacher at South Huntington, Key West, Pittsford, Spencerport, and Madison. For twenty-five years (1975-2000) she taught Third Grade at Heuvelton Central School where she served a term as President of the Heuvelton Teachers’ Association. In 1990 she participated in a Conference on Elementary Education in Sydney, Australia and was a visiting educator at several schools in eastern Australia. She served on the SUNY Potsdam School of Education Alumni Advisory Board and was long-time member of Delta Kappa Gamma Education Honorary Society. In 2002 she was elected to Board of Education of Canton Central School and resigned in 2007 because of illness. An active member of the Unitarian Universalist Church in Canton she was chairperson of several committees including Program, Budget and Finance, Ministerial Search and most recently Community Outreach. She was a founding member (1997) of the Canton/St. Lawrence County Chapter of PFLAG (Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays). From 2003 to 2009 she served on the Board of the Orchestra of Northern New York and was President of ONNY from 2005 to 2008 and was Vice President at the time of her death. She is survived by son Andrew Northrop and daughter-in-law Laura Fontana Northrop (and grandchildren Teddy and Nicholas) of San Francisco, California and Laura’s extended family in the Bay Area and son Timothy Northrop and daughter-in-law Karen Bond Northrop (and grandchildren Conor and Morrison), of Glens Falls and her family in Ithaca, a sister and brother-in-law Jan and Ralph Gallace of Canandaigua, a brother and sister-in-law John and Jacquelyn Burgan of Youngstown, Ohio, and four nieces and nephews. She is also survived by her partner of twenty-eight years, William Kirchgasser of Potsdam and his daughter Alison and her partner Sally De Gan of Winchester, Massachusetts and daughter Karen of Washington, D.C. and his brother Wayne and extended family in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. No flowers, please. Donation in her memory may be made to the Orchestra Of Northern New York (memo: Endowment Fund), P.O. Box 488, Potsdam, NY 13676, ,Potsdam College Foundation, SUNY Potsdam, Potsdam, NY 13676 and the Unitarian Universalist Church of Canton, 3 1/2 East Main Street, Canton, NY 13617. A memorial gathering to celebrate her life will be held at a date to be announced.

Irene M. Moon, 81, 40 West Main Street, Canton, died on August 29, 2009 at Canton Potsdam Hospital. The funeral will be September 1, 2009 at 2:00 PM, at the Lawrence Funeral Home.

Calling hours will be Monday from 5-8 PM. the Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Jerusalem Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society 6725 Lyon Street, P.O. Box 7, East Syracuse, NY 13057, the American Heart Association Greater Syracuse and North Country Division, 17 Technology Place, East Syracuse, NY 13057 or to United Helpers Canton Nursing Home, 40 West Main Street, Canton, NY 13617 ATTN: Activities Fund. Surviving are one son, John F. Moon of Canton; four daughters, Suzanne Casaday of Canton, Mary White Barnes of Salem, AL, Jennifer Ashley and husband Charles of Canton and Karen L. Moon of Opelika, AL; six grandchildren, Irene J. Horne, James A. Crawford, George F. White and wife Rachel, Danielle White, David Ashley and Matthew Ashley and 9 great-grandchildren. Born March 27, 1928, in Detroit , MI the daughter of Fred H. and Jennie (Davenport) Charters, she graduated Potsdam High School in 1945. On June 18, 1946 she married John Wm. Moon at the Catholic Rectory in Potsdam. Mr. Moon died January 9, 1981. Mrs. Moon worked at St. Lawrence University in the dining hall in the 1970’s and later for Canton Music & Video in the 1990’s. She enjoyed watching old movies, listening to music and was an avid BINGO player at the High Rise, the KF of C and at the Nursing Home in Canton.

Carol Ann Morrissette, 65, Janes Road, Canton, died on August 22, 2009 at Massena Memorial Hospital. The funeral will be August 27, 2009 at 11:00 AM, at the Lawrence Funeral Home.

Carol Ann Morrissette,65, of Janes Road died suddenly Saturday, August 22, 2009 at Massena Memorial Hospital. A Memorial Service will be held Thursday, August 27th at 11:00 A.M. at the Lawrence Funeral Home in Canton with Rev. Kathleen Buckley, St. Lawrence University Chaplain officiating. Calling hours will be Wednesday from 6:00 to 8:00PM at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers please send memorial contributions to American Diabetes Association Lomond Office Park 110 Lomond Court Utica, NY, 13502 Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, David and Catherine Morrissette, Cambridge, MD; a daughter, Kimberly Morrissette of Millersville, MD; two grandchildren, Cole and Mackenzie Morrissette of Cambridge, MD; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Gary and Joan Orton of Walton, NY and Bob and Marilyn Orton of Binghamton; two nieces and five nephews. Born April 15, 1944 in Malone, NY, a daughter of the late Dolyn and Simone (Gagne) Orton, she graduated Massena High School in 1962. A marriage to Thomas E. Morrissette ended in divorce. Ms. Morrissette was a secretary for St. Lawrence University starting with the ROTC Program in 1980, then with the Physical Plant and most recently w/ the Psychology Dept. She enjoyed time spent with her kids and grandkids, as well as, having breakfast or lunch at McCarthy’s and going to the movies in Canton.

Georgia Rose Barkley, 86, 23 West Main Street, Canton, died on July 27, 2009 at her home. The funeral will be July 30, 2009 at 11:00 AM, at the St. Marys Church.

Georgia Rose Barkley, 86, of 23 West Main Street, died Monday, July 27, 2009 at her home. She was the wife of the late Francis W. Barkley, who died March 30, 1966. A mass of Christian burial will be held on Thursday, July 30, 2009 at 11:00 AM at St. Mary’s Church in Canton with Rev. Fr. Douglas Lucia as celebrant. Calling hours will be Wednesday from 5-8 PM at the Lawrence Funeral Home, Canton. Burial will be held on Monday, August 3rd at 10:00 AM in Fairview Cemetery, Canton. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary’s Church, 66 Court Street, Canton, NY 13617. Surviving are her two sons and daughters-in-law, Warren and Muriel of Three Mile Bay and Randy and Carolyn of Canton; one sister, Dorothy Litton of Trenton, Michigan; seven grandchildren, Suzie and Tim of Mt. Pleasant, SC, Michael of Dunmore, PA, Aaron of Arlington, VA, and Sean, Michelle and Colleen all of Canton, NY and one great-grandson, Daniel J. Barkley of Dunmore, PA. In addition to her husband she was predeceased by a son, Wayne, who died Feb 4, 2002; four sisters, Pauline Mace, Verra Kish, Florence Fettorly, Frances Moore and one brother Charles Moore. Born March 19, 1923, in Ogdensburg, NY daughter of the late Michael John and Florence Myrtle (Lesperance) Moore she graduated Ogdensburg Free Academy in 1941. Mrs. Barkley worked in the cafeteria of Canton High School during the 1960’s and she was a volunteer worker at United Helpers Nursing Home in Canton and Ogdensburg for a number of years. She was a member of the St. Mary’s Altar and Rosary Society, assisted at St. Vincent DePaul’s Thrift Shop and she was a communicant of St. Mary’s Church. In addition to her grandchildren, Mrs. Barkley enjoyed crocheting, reading, BINGO and playing cards.

Paula Jean Laspina, 45, 533 County Route 27, Canton, died on July 27, 2009 at Canton Potsdam Hospital. The funeral will be July 29, 2009 at 2:30 PM, at the Brick Chapel Church.

Paula Jean Laspina, 45, of 5338 County Route 27, died Monday, July 27, 2009 at Canton-Potsdam Hospital where she was admitted earlier in the day. She was the wife of the late James B. Laspina, who died Aug 10, 2006. Funeral services will be Wednesday, July 29, 2009 at 2:30 PM at Brick Chapel Church, Canton with Rev. Donna Doig officiating. Calling hours will be Wednesday from 12 Noon to 2:00 PM at the Lawrence Funeral Home, Canton. Burial will be in the Brick Chapel Cemetery, Canton. Memorial Contributions may be made toAn Education Fund for Jessica Laspina c/o Barbara Piazzo, 80 Via Fraconco, Lee, Mass. 01238. Surviving are two sons, James B., II of Canton, Jeremy J. of Rensselaer Falls; one daughter, Jessica L. of Canton; one grandson, Joshua Kaleb Laspina; one brother, Albert Milliron; two sisters, Cathy and Hazel Milliron. In addition to her husband she was predeceased by a son Joshua J. who died in Aug of 1999. Born August 1, 1963 daughter of the late Albert Milliron she graduated Eden Central School and later attended Canton ATC. On May 1, 1982 she married James Bernard Laspina in Eden, NY. The family moved to St. Lawrence County in September 1983 to help on the family farm, Brick Chapel Acres in the Town of Canton. Mrs. Laspina was most recently employed at Greenwood Dairy as a “milker” from 1999 to 2003. She worked for the family farm for a few years and for Jreck Subs in Canton in the mid 1980’s. While her daughter was in school, she was a Girl Scout Leader and a Classroom Mother. She was also a member Brick Chapel Church. She enjoyed drawing, gardening, cooking and her dogs and cats.

Elaine M. Weekes, 84, Judson Street Road, Canton, died on July 9, 2009 at Canton Potsdam . The funeral will be July 13, 2009 at 10:00 AM, at the St. Marys Church in Canton.

Elaine M. Weekes, 84, of 236 Judson Street Road died Thursday, July 9, 2009 at Canton Potsdam Hospital. She was the wife of the late Ronald Weekes, who died January 27, 2004. A mass of Christian burial will be held on Monday, July 13, 2009 at 10:00 AM at St. Mary’s Church in Canton. Burial will be in the New Boston Cemetery, Barnes Corners, NY. There will be no public calling hours at the funeral home. Lawrence Funeral Home is handling arrangements. Those desiring may send memorial contributions to Hospice and Palliative Care of St. Lawrence Valley, 6805 US Hwy 11, Potsdam, NY 13676 and/or to Canton Fire & Rescue, Riverside Drive, Canton, NY 13617. Surviving are three sons, Marshall Weekes of Canton, John Weekes and wife Phyllis of Geneva and George Weekes and his companion Terri of Bowdoinhan, Maine; five grandchildren, Jennifer Kimble of Canton, Karen Moore and companion Charles Perry of Canton and Jeffrey Weekes of Canton,Julia Weekes and companion Clarence Kingston of Massena and Brandon Weekes of Maine; 12 great-grandchildren and 3 great great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband, Mrs. Weekes was predeceased by her two sons, Joseph and Fredrick and a sister, Theresa Bush. Born February 26, 1925 in the Town of Pamelia, a daughter of Wilbur and Julia (O’Conner) LaJoy, she graduated St. Augustine Academy in Carthage. On July 24, 1943, she married Ronald W. Weekes at the St. James Church in Carthage. Mrs. Weekes worked for the Office of the Aging; she was a telephone operator in Potsdam for NY Telephone Co. and was a clerk at the A&P in Canton. She was always supportive of her husband and son Marshall as the two owned and operated Weekes Outdoor Power Equipment, the second oldest Polaris dealership in the United States. In addition to her grandchildren and pets, she enjoyed camping in Parishville, snowmobiling w/ Vera Thorbahn , hunting and going to play BINGO with her daughter-in-law, Dixie.

F. Birt Evans, Jr., 63, E. Main Street, Canton, died on June 5, 2009 at his home. The funeral will be June 9, 2009 at 2:00 PM, at the Lawrence Funeral Home.

F. Birt Evans, Jr. , age63, died on Friday, June 5, 2009 at his home in Canton while under the care of his family and Hospice and Palliative Care of St. Lawrence Valley. Born August 13, 1945 in Modesto, California, son of the late Leanore Ruth Knopp and Francis Birt Evans, he graduated Baldwinsville High School in 1963, from Hamilton College in 1967 and from the Syracuse University School of Law in 1970. He practiced law in Ogdensburg and Canton for many years. Upon his retirement he worked for NYSARC of St. Lawrence County. On February 14, 1994, he married Annemarie FitzRandolph of Canton. A previous marriage to Ann Spies ended in divorce. Surviving in addition to his wife are his two daughters, Elizabeth Spies-Evans of Boston, Johanna Spies-Evans of Hermon and two step-children, Caitlin FitzRandolph and Colin FitzRandolph both of Manhattan and a sister and brother in law, Nancy Lea and Joel Solomon of Troy. A memorial service for family and friends will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 9th at the Lawrence Funeral Home, Canton. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Lawrence County NYSARC, 6 Commerce Lane, Canton, NY 13617.

Elnora Marion Caswell Rood, 90, formerly of 103 Canton Street, Hermon, died on May 25, 2009 at United Helpers Canton Nursing Home. The funeral will be May 29, 2009 at 11:00 AM, at the Lawrence Funeral Home.

Elnora Marion Caswell Rood, 90, formerly of 103 Canton Street, Hermon, died May 25, 2009 at the United Helpers Canton Nursing Home, where she had been a resident since November of 2005. Funeral services will be Friday at 11:00 at the Lawrence Funeral Home, Canton with John Frary, Lay Speaker officiating. Calling hours will be Thursday from 2-4 and 6-8 PM with The Order of the Eastern Star Empire Chapter 68 service at 6:30 PM. Burial will be in Beech Plains Cemetery, Pierrepont. If friends desire contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Lawrence Valley, Inc. 6805 US Highway 11, 13676 or to the United Helpers Canton Nursing Home, 40 W. Main Street, Canton, NY 13617, attn: Activity Fund for Memory Lane. Condolences may be sent online to www.lawrencefuneralhome.org Surviving are her three daughters, Jeanette E. Rose, Canton, Joyce I. Ordway and her husband Roger, Canton and Judy M. Whitman and husband Alvin of Watertown; 10 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; five great-great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceasing Mrs. Rood are one granddaughter, Kathy Lee Locke, three brothers and four sisters, Andrew, Claude, Fulton Caswell, Leda Baumgartner, Wava Coller, Irene Coughlin and Cecil White. Born August 14, 1918 in Pierrepont, daughter of Nelson Milo and Lula Maude (Fulton) Caswell, she attended Pierrepont area rural schools. On July 4, 1937 she married Harold Everette Rood in Black River with Rev. Albert Budd, officiating. Mr. Rood died December 30, 1992. Mrs. Rood had a number of jobs including, working at the Newman Store in Canton, Canton High School Cafeteria, Grand Union in Canton, she sold Tupperware, Stanley Home Products and AVON. She was a member of the Beech Plains Ladies Aid Society, Empire Chapter 68, Order of the Eastern Star, the Canton Sportsman’s Club, various bowling leagues at Gray Lanes and the Canton Club. Mrs. Rood enjoyed playing cards and working on wordfinds and jigsaw puzzles.

Richard John Lobdell, 91, Howe Blvd, Canton, died on May 16, 2009 at his home in Canton. The funeral will be May 20, 2009 at 11:00 AM, at the St. Marys Church in Canton.

Richard John Lobdell, 91, of Howe Blvd, died May 16, 2009, at his home. He was the husband of Nellie M. Lobdell. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday,May 20, 2009 at 11:00 AM at St. Mary’s Church in Canton with Rev. Fr. Douglas J. Lucia as celebrant. Calling hours will be Tuesday from 5-8 PM at the Lawrence Funeral Home, Canton. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery at a later date. If friends so desire contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Lawrence Valley, Inc 6805 US Highway 11, Potsdam, New York 13676 Surviving in addition to his wife are one son, Robert D. Lobdell of Canton; three daughters, Peggy Ann Lobdell- Kocher of Canton, Nancy L. Neal of NC and Frances Ann McCarthy of Penfield; nine grandchildren; two great grandchildren; one brother, Mahlon Lobdell of Crary Mills; two sisters, Martha Mallett of Ogdensburg and Barbara Barnett of Canton and several nieces and nephews. Born Feb. 25, 1918 in DeKalb Jct. son of Richard and Anna Marie (O’Horo) Lobdell he graduated Canton High School in 1937 and later from Canton A.T.I. in 1939. He served in the US Army, 4th Division during WWII from May of 1941 to Oct 4, 1945 serving in the European Theater he was honorably discharged. He then returned home and began working for the US Postal Service in Canton, NY starting as a substitute mail carrier. He retired in January 11, 1979 as Post Master. Following retirement he cared for his elderly mother. On April 10, 1950 he married Nellie Mae Cotter at the St. Mary’s Church Parsonage in Canton with Rev. Monsignor Hogen as celebrant. From 1979 to 1983 he served as Mayor for the Village of Canton. Mr. Lobdell also served as a village trustee for a number of years. He was a life member of the VFW Post 1231; member of St. Mary’s Church, Canton Rotary Club where he held the office as President for some time, Friends of the New Canton Fire Dept. where he worked very hard in his efforts in fund raising and United Fund for Federal Employees in St. Lawrence County. Mr. Lobdell was an Honorary Member of Cranberry Lake Fish and Game Club as well as a Cub Scout Leader, volunteered with Hospice off St. Lawrence Valley Inc and was named the Potsdam Hospice Volunteer of the year in 1997. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing, reading, gardening and canning and caring for his wife.

Richard J. Lobdell, 91, Howe Blvd, Canton, died on May 16, 2009 at his home. The funeral will be May 20, 2009 at 11:00 AM, at the St. Marys Church in Canton.

Mary P. VanHyning, 84, formerly of Heuvelton, died on April 28, 2009 at United helpers Ogdensburg Nursing Home. The funeral will be a date to be announced, at the Crary Mills Cemetery.

Mary P. VanHyning, 84, formerly of 47 Justina Street, Heuvelton, died Tuesday, April 28, 2009, at the United Helpers Nursing Home in Ogdensburg. Graveside services and interment will take place at a later date in the Crary Mills Cemetery, Canton and will be announced by the Lawrence Funeral Home, Canton. Memorial contributions may be made to the Heuvelton Fire Department and Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 347, 95 State Street, Heuvelton, NY 13654. Suriving are one step-son David Ledwith and wife Debra of Cyclone, PA and two grandchildren Jennifer and Jason Ledwith of PA. She was predeceased by three brothers, Carlton, Maxwell and Robert Mayne. Born July 24, 1924 in Lisbon, NY a daughter of Arthur W. and Grace Mayne she graduated Lisbon High School and later from Wallace Secretarial School in Ogdensburg. On June 22, 1957, she married Everett Henry VanHyning at the First Presbyterian Church of Canton with Rev. Jack Wells as celebrant. Mr. VanHyning died December 11, 2007. Mrs. VanHyning was employed as the President’s Secretary for Canton A.T.C. for 35 years, retiring in 1979. She also enjoyed attending auctions with her husband. She enjoyed old advertisement memorabilia and dealt with antiques for roughly 35 years.

John J. Bohan, 87, Waite Road, Potsdam, died on April 25, 2009 at United Helpers Canton Nursing Home. The funeral will be Privately at an unannounced time, at the Lawrence Funeral Home.

John J. Bohan, 87, of Waite Road, Potsdam, died Saturday, April 25, 2009 at United Helpers Canton Nursing Home. Funeral services, calling hours and burial will be held privately. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Surviving are his wife Betty Bohan, Potsdam; three brothers, Walter of KY, Frank and Steven “Buck”of PA; one sister Anna Clark of GA and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his siblings, Peter, Mike, Julia Pompelia and Mary Andrews. Born August 2, 1921 in Yatesborough, PA the was a son of John and Kathryn Proytniak Bohan, he attended PA schools. Mr. Bohan served in the US Army during WWII from Sept. 22, 1942 to Dec 1, 1945, earning the rank of Corporal. He was also a P.O.W. and recipient of numerous awards and certificates including the Bronze Star. On February 3, 1973 he married Betty Loraine Wilson on Long Island with the Justice of the Peace officiating. Mr. Bohan worked as a carpenter with the carpenter’s union on Long Island for many years before the couple moved to Potsdam in May of 1985 where he built their home in August of 1985. He was a past member of the VFW Post 1231 in Canton and the American Legion, Potsdam.

Janet Wight Patterson, 91, formerly of Sarasota, FL and formerly of 12 Powers Street, Canton, died on April 20, 2009 at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center in Bradenton, FL. The funeral will be April 25, 2009 at 11:00 AM, at the First Presbyterian Church of Canton.

Janet Wight Patterson, 91, of 12 Powers Street and Everwood Run, Sarasota, FL, died Monday, April 20, 2009 at Lakewood Ranch Medical Ctr in Bradenton, FL. Funeral services will be Saturday, April 25, 2009 at 11:00 AM at the First Presbyterian Church of Canton with Rev. Michael P. Catanzaro officiating. Calling hours will be Friday, April 24th from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the Lawrence Funeral Home, Canton. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Canton. Those desiring may send memorial contributions to the American Red Cross St. Lawrence County Chapter, 73 Market Street, Potsdam, NY 13676 , Evergreen Cemetery Assoc. c/o Ron Scott P.O. Box 141, Canton, NY 13617, or a Charity of One’s Choice. Surviving are three sons, David C. and wife Ann of Canton, Thomas F. Jr. and wife Susan of Burlington, VT, Paul W. and wife Kim of Lenoir City, TN; one daughter, Susan Clark and husband Duncan of North Port, FL; seven grandchildren, Lindsay Patterson of Adrian, MI, Daren Patterson and wife Kirsten of Knoxville, TN, Nicholas and Christopher Clark of North Port, FL, Erin Patterson and Ryan Patterson of South Burlington, VT and Lisa Patterson and husband Rob Troike of Darnestown, MD; two great-grandchildren, Natasha Troike and Alexander Patterson Predeceased by her husband Thomas F. Patterson, Sr. who died July 12, 2002 and by a brother David Wight, who died February 21, 1937. Born March 28, 1918 in Delhi, NY a daughter of Charles and Edith (Conrow) Wight she attended Canton schools and graduated from St. Lawrence University in 1940, as a member of the Delta Delta Delta Sorority. The family moved from Delhi to Canton in 1921, where her father founded Charles D. Wight Feed Mill, Canton in 1927. On September 21, 1940, she married Thomas Frank Patterson, Sr. in the First Presbyterian Church of Canton with Rev. John Erickson as celebrant. The couple moved back to Canton from Rochester, NY, in the summer of 1945 (on VJ Day), where Mr. Patterson worked in partnership with his father-in-law in the feed manufacturing business. The name then became known as Wight & Patterson Feeds. Mr. Patterson retired in 1978 and sold the business to their son David. Mrs. Patterson served on the Canton Hospital Guild Board, Canton Library Board, as a volunteer for the American Red Cross and as an Elder of the First Presbyterian Church of Canton. After retirement, the couple enjoyed spending their time between homes in Canton, Sarasota, FL and Trout Lake.

Rev. Max Alden Coots, 81, 19 State Street Canton NY 13617, died March 3, 2009 at his home. The funeral will be memorial service April 25, 2009 at 2:00 PM, at the Uniterian Universalist Church in Canton.

Max is survived by his ex-wife Fritzie Coots of Canton, his wife Charlotte Ramsay of Canton, three sons from his marriage to Fritzie: Douglas and his wife Amy Bernhardt of Harvard, Massachusetts, Brian and his partner Karen E. Johnson of Pierrepont and West Potsdam, NY, and Daniel and his wife Kimberly M. Coots of Nashville, Tennessee. He is also survived by a stepdaughter, Meribeth Hutto of Warrenton, Virginia, and two stepsons and their wives, Douglas and Kimberly S. Ramsay of Kensington, Maryland, and David and Hadassah M. Ramsay of Nottingham, New Hampshire, 5 grandchildren, and 6 step-grandsons.

Ketha Snyder-Fish, 85, formerly of Canton, died April 2, 2009 at Massena Memorial Hospital. The funeral will be April 5, 2009 at 4:15 PM, at the Lawrence Funeral Home.

Keitha Snyder-Fish, 85, formerly of Malone and 22 State Street, Canton died Thursday, April 2, 2009 at the Massena Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be Sunday, April 4, 2009 at 4:15 PM at the Lawrence Funeral Home, 21 Park Street, Canton with Rev. Tom Davis Pastor of the Grace United Methodist Church, Massena officiating. Calling hours will be Sunday from 2:00 to 4:00 PM at the funeral home. Burial will be held privately on Monday in the Fairview Cemetery, Canton. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice and Palliative Care of the St. Lawrence Valley, 6805 US Highway 11, Potsdam, NY 13676. Surviving are her husband Leo N. Fish of Massena; son William L. and wife Barbara of Constable, NY; two grandchildren, Jessica Lee Snyder of Rochester and Allison Rae Snyder of Massena; one brother Lyle M. Paro of Liverpool, NY. She was predeceased by two brothers, Horace C. and Earl D. Paro. Born November 28, 1923 in Russell, NY daughter of Fred W. and Lillian (Thornton) Paro, she graduated Canton Central School. On February 28, 1946 she married Leroy “George” Snyder in Canton, NY. Mr. Snyder died in 1990. Later she married Leo Nelson Fish on Sept. 27, 1997 at the home of her son in Constable, NY. While living in Canton, Mrs. Snyder-Fish worked as bookkeeper and eventually Office Manager for Augsbury Oil Company. Prior to that she worked as bookkeeper for her Grandfather’s Garage, Snyder’s Chevrolet. Mrs. Snyder-Fish moved from Canton to Malone, NY in 1989. She was attended the United Methofist Church in Constable, NY and enjoyed cooking, reading and caring for her grandchildren

Dr. Donald C. Peckham, 86, 18 Churc Street, Canton, died on March 19 at Canton Nursing Home. The funeral will be April 4, 2009 at 11:00 AM, at the First Presbyterian Church, Canton.

Donald C. Peckham, 86 years, 18 Church St., Canton, NY died on March 19 at the Canton United Helpers Nursing Home where he had been one week. A memorial service will be held at 11 AM on Saturday April 4,2009 at the First Presbyterian Church in Canton with Rev Michael Catanzaro officiating His body has been donated to the Anatomical Gift Program of Syracuse Upstate Medical University. Eventual burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery in Canton. He was born in Bainbridge, New York on September 11, 1922. He was the son of Charles H. and Josephine Palmer Peckham. He attended public schools in Bainbridge and graduated as valedictorian of his class in 1940. He attended Oberlin College in Oberlin, Ohio from 1941 to 1943 prior to 39 months of service in the U.S. Armed Forces from which he was discharged as a 2nd Lt. in 1946. Returning to Oberlin, he graduated with a major in physics in 1948. He also held a Master’s degree in Physics from the University of Michigan (1949) and a Ph.D. in Physics from the Pennsylvania State University (1954). His entire professional career was spent as a teacher of undergraduate physics, first at Norwich University, Northfield, VT (1949-51) and then for 32 years at St. Lawrence University, Canton NY, retiring in 1986 as Hayward Professor of Physics, Emeritus. At St. Lawrence he served 25 years as Chair of the Physics Department and one year (1976-77) as Vice-President of the University and Acting Dean of the College. He was instrumental in establishing the Faculty Council in 1970 and later served as its chair. In 1985 he received the J. Calvin Keene Faculty Teaching Award. In 1966-67 he held a National Science Foundation Fellowship at Colorado State University and was a visiting faculty member of the physics department at Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta 1979-80. He served the larger physics community as an invited participant in National Conferences on physics curricula and as an elected member of the New York State Section of the American Physical Society. His professional memberships included the American Physical Society, the American Association of Physics Teachers, and the Optical Society of America. Prof. Peckham was a 20-year member of the Canton Central School Board of Education and was its Vice-President 1970-73, 1989, and President 1974-79. He served as Chief Negotiator for the school board with the Teachers Union in the early days of implementation of the Taylor Labor Law. He was secretary and later president of the St. Lawrence County School Boards Association. In 1974 he was elected to the Board of Directors of the New York State School Boards Association representing the counties of Northern New York. On the state board he was a member of the Executive Committee and for two years was Vice-President before resigning in 1979. Ordained and Elder in the Canton Presbyterian Church in 1965 he represented that congregation as a member of several committees of the Presbytery of Northern of Northern New York and for six years as a board member of the Canton Church and Community Program. He sang in the Presbyterian Church Choir for some forty years. He also was a member for many years of the St. Lawrence University Community Chorus. Elected to membership in the Society of United Helpers n 1998, he represented the Canton united Helpers Nursing Home and was a member of the Society Board to Directors. Since 2003 he served as President of United Helpers Canton. In 2003 he was elected to the Board of Directors of United Helpers Management Company where he was elected as Vice President in 2005-2006, and President 2007-2008. He had been Chair of the Finance Committee since 2005. Dr. Peckham was an active member of the Capital Campaign for the United Helpers/Cedars construction project. He also served as Co-Chair of the fundraising campaign for the United Helpers Maplewood project in Canton. On August 27, 1949 he married Elizabeth (Betty) May Doolittle in Charleston, WV. He is survived by her and their six children and spouses; David A. and Judy of Santa Barbara, CA, Bruce B. and Kathryn of Duluth, MN, Stephen B. and Julie of Austin, TX, Laura and Edward Cooper of Wolfeboro, NH, Barbara and David Hoyt of Boulder, CO, and Christopher and Lynne of Chicago, IL; and by 13 grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister, Marian Wade, Scotia., and two nephews and a niece. A brother Rolland died in 2005. He and his wife traveled extensively both in the US and abroad. They particularly enjoyed bicycle touring in Greece, Spain, France and New Zealand as well as in many areas of the United States. He was an avid vegetable gardener. Since 1960 he enjoyed spending time at the family camp on Lake Ozonia which he built the help of his two oldest sons. Donations may be made to the Society of United Helpers or to the First Presbyterian Church of Canton Arrangements are with the Lawrence Funeral Home, Canton.

Max A. Coots, 81, 19 State Street, Canton, died on March 3, 2009 at his home. The funeral will be a date to be determined, at the N/A.

Max A. Coots, Minister Emeritus, 81, 19 State Street, died Tuesday, March 3, 2009 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Calling hours will be Saturday, March 7, 2009 from 1-4 PM at the Lawrence Funeral Home, Canton. Among his survivors are his wife Charlotte C. Ramsay of Canton. Arrangements are incomplete with the Lawrence Funeral Home, Canton. Condolences may be sent online to www.lawrencefuneralhome.org

Donald M. Hubbard, 89, 2735 Luther Drive, Chambersburg, PA, died on February 25, 2009 at Manor Care Health Services, Chambersburg. The funeral will be March 4, 2009 at 9:00 AM, at the Lawrence Funeral Home.

Donald M. Hubbard, 89, of 2735 Luther Drive, formerly of Canton, died Wednesday, February 25, 2009, at Manor Care Health Services. Funeral services will be Wednesday, March 4, 2009 at 9:00 am at the Lawrence Funeral Home, Canton with Rev. Michael P. Catanzaro officiating. Calling hours will be Tuesday from 6-8 PM at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Evergreen Cemetery, Canton. Memorial contributions may be made to: Pennsylvania Assoc. for the Blind, PO Box 61080, Harrisburg, PA 17106 or to St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, 2695 Luther Drive, Chambersburg, PA 17201. Surviving are his wife Winona C. Hubbard of Chambersburg, PA; three daughters, W. Sue Broderick of Hendersonville, NC, Deborah K. Maier of Dardenne Prairie, MO and Bethany J. Wohlgemuth of Ijamsville, MD; one son, Bruce C. Hubbard of Caledonia, NY and four grandchildren, Timothy Maier, Amy Feeman, Edward Wohlgemuth and Robert Wohlgemuth; two great-grandchildren, William Feeman, IV and Carter Wohlgemuth. He was predeceased by a granddaughter Karen Beth Wohlgemuth. Born March 25, 1919 in Port Leyden, NY a son of Foster S. and Lucille (Petrie) Hubbard he graduated Port Leyden Central School in 1936, from Lowville Academy in 1937 and later from University of Buffalo School of Pharmacy in 1941. From 1942-1945 he served in the US Army, as First Lieutenant in the Administration Corp. during WWII. On October 14, 1945, he married Winona Comer in Joplin, MO. Mr. Hubbard worked as a Pharmacist at a number of pharmacy’s including, Hubbard’s Pharmacy in Port Leyden; Harold Allen Pharmacy in Lowville, NY; Walter E. Russell Pharmacy in Canton, NY; and briefly at Rite Aid Pharmacy and Kinney Drugs, both in Canton, NY. He was a member of the Rho Chi Pharmaceutical Honorary Society and the NYS Pharmaceutical Assoc. He served as Town of Leyden Town Clerk from 1954 to 1961 and on the Board of Education for Port Leyden Central School. He also served as Clerk of Session, for the First Presbyterian Church, Canton. Hobbies and Interests: Don enjoyed tennis, boating, canoeing, RVing, playing the piano/organ and playing percussion and singing in the Oakwood Estates Community Band.

Peter F. Varco, 82, Hope Well, NY, died on Feb 2, 2009 at his home. The funeral will be Friday, Feb 6, 2009 at 11:00 AM, at the Lawrence Funeral Home.

Peter Francis Varco, 82, of Hopewell Jct., passed away at his home on Monday February 2, 2009. Born June 6, 1926 in Mt. Kisco, NY son of Vincenzo and Anna Varco. After graduating from Mt. Kisco High School he served in the US Army during WWII from 1944-1946. After the war, he was a passionate mason building his own house as well as his children’s homes and many local landmarks in Dutchess, Westchester, and Ulster Counties. In his later years he spent his time filling the fridge with fresh fish and sauce. When he wasn’t tending to his garden of over 400 tomato plants, you could find him making bread or “selling” his tomatoes at Mario’s Brick Oven Bread On April 18, 1954 he married Phyllis Rodee at St. Mary’s Church in Canton, NY who survives at home. Peter is also survived by his loving family Peter A. and Janine Conti, Linda and her husband Doc Halliday, Paul and Joan Madonna, David and his wife Nadia, and Annette and Mike Gallo. His grandchildren Angela, Heather, Brandon, Peter John, Alysia, Christina, Luke, Zachary, Benjamin Varco, Monet and Norel Halliday, and Bryan Conti. His sister Edith Rizzo, brother Charles, and many nieces and nephews. Peter was predeceased by his brother Louis in 2006 Friends and family are invited for calling hours at Auchmoody Funeral Home, Fishkill NY Wednesday February 4th 5PM – 8PM and Lawrence Funeral Home, Canton NY Thursday February 5th 5PM – 8PM. Funeral services will be held at Lawrence Funeral Home on Friday at 11:00 AM Memorial contributions may by made to the Brick Chapel Cemetery c/o of Bill Rodee 5431A CR27 Canton NY 13617.

Harrison H. Payne, 83, formerly of Jamesville, NY, died on December 23, 2008 at Canton Potsdam Hospital. The funeral will be at a spring date to be announced at a later date, at the Hendricks Chapel at Syracuse University.

A Spring memorial service will be held for Harrison H. Payne at Hendricks Chapel, Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY. Dr. Payne died December 23, 2008 at Canton- Potsdam Hospital. His wife Sally was at his side as well as other family members. Surviving besides his wife are sister-in-law Marilyn (Bill) Rodee, Canton, and brother-in-law Baker (Dorothy) Elliott, Winthrop; nieces and nephews Elliott (Michelle) Rodee, Leslie Rodee (Steve) Hooper, Terri Rodee (Doug) Knuth, Barbara (Brian) Lee, Bob (Bonnie) Elliott, and Cindy (John) Niles; grandnieces, grandnephews, and great grandnieces and nephews. Harry and Sally celebrated their 64th wedding anniversary in October with flowers, cake, and a shower of cards. Born April 14, 1925 in Palmer, MA, son of Harrison H. and Lena (Barney) Payne, Harry graduated from Stamford, CT High School. He served in the US Army Air Corps as a bombardier/navigator 1943-46. Recalled for the Korean Conflict, he served in the US Air Force 1951-53 as a navigator. He was an Air Force Reserve Admissions Officer for the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, CO. He retired from the Reserve in 1973, having attained the grade of Lieutenant Colonel. Dr. Payne was Vice President for Student Affairs and Professor Emeritus at the State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF). He earned his degrees at the NYS College of Forestry at Syracuse University (B.S.); St. Lawrence University, Canton, NY (M.Education); Union College, Schenectady, NY (M.C.Physics); and Cornell University, Ithaca, NY (Ed.D.). In 1953 Dr. Payne began his teaching career at Pawling Central School in Pawling, NY where he served as Chair of the Science Department. In 1964, he was appointed Associate Professor at ESF, and in 1969, Professor. Between 1972 and 1987 he also served as Director of Admissions, Director of Student Services, and Vice President of Student Affairs. He retired from ESF in 1987, but retained and demonstrated his deep affection for the College throughout the remainder of his life. He was an active volunteer for, and Board member of, the ESF College Foundation. In that capacity, Dr. Payne worked zealously to attract private financial resources for student scholarships. To recognize his decades of service to the college, the Harrison H. Payne Scholarship was established by ESF in 2006. Among his many affiliations, Dr. Payne was a Life Member of The Nature Conservancy, and received its highest award, The Oak Leaf. He served as Chairman of the NYS Board of Trustees of TNC. He was a Trustee of the Association to Protect the Adirondacks. He was also a Life Member of Trout Unlimited and the National Wildlife Federation as well as a member of the New York Anglers Club. As an educator and administrator, Dr. Payne will be fondly remembered by students, faculty, and staff for his friendly rapport, especially with students, and his optimistic attitude that every problem has a solution. His door was always open and he seemed never to forget a name. As the environmental movement grew across the country, he was particularly effective in counseling students and parents about new and exciting career choices already in place at ESF. His interest in student recruitment helped ESF develop a more diverse student body and achieve significant increases in the enrollment of female students. He set high standards of achievement and professionalism for himself, and encouraged and mentored those around him to do the same. Within his family, he was loved for those same virtues, the generosity with which he shared his knowledge of the natural world, and his love of family, especially for his wife Sally. Dr. Payne’s favorite recreational interests were fly fishing for salvalinus fontinalis (brook trout) and ornithology. Throughout his life, he reveled in fishing the rivers and streams of New York and in later years, the rivers of Maine and Montana. He most enjoyed these activities when they were shared with like-minded friends, colleagues, and family members. His family wishes to express its deep gratitude to the staffs of the Iroquois Nursing Home in Jamesville, NY and the Canton United Helpers Nursing Home; the Canton-Potsdam Hospital staff; Dr. Atkinson and Hospice for their care and concern. Donations may be made to The Harrison Payne Scholarship Fund or to ESF Alumni at ESF College Foundation, SUNY ESF, 1 Forestry Drive, Syracuse, NY 13210; to Hospice of St. Lawrence Valley, 6805 US Hwy 11, Potsdam, NY 13676; or to The Nature Conservancy, 1048 University Avenue, Rochester, NY 14607. Condolences may be sent online to www.lawrencefuneralhome.org

Cheryl C. Cunningham, 34, 326 Sykes Road, Canton, died on January 2, 2009 at her home in Canton. The funeral will be January 6, 2009 at 2:15 PM, at the Lawrence Funeral Home.

Cheryl C. Cunningham, 34, of 326 Sykes Road, died Friday evening Jan.2, 2009 at her home while under the care of her loving family and Hospice and Palliative Care after a battle with cancer. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, January 6, 2009 at 2:15 PM at the Lawrence Funeral Home, Canton with the HOSPICE chaplain, Rev. Robert Schirmer officiating. Calling hours will be held Tuesday afternoon from 12 Noon to 2:00 PM at the funeral home. Burial will follow in the Morley Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Camp Good Days, 1332 Pittsford-Mendon Rd., Mendon, NY 14506, Hospice of St. Lawrence Valley, 6805 US Highway 11, Potsdam, NY 13676 and/or SPCA, Spay Neuter Now, 588 Queensbury Ave, Queensbury, NY 12804. Surviving are her companion Kelvin La Brake, Canton;l two sons Caleb Cunningham and Joshua La Brake Canton; her parents Arnold and Eleanor Cunningham, Canton; three sisters and one brother-in-law, Carla Saber and her companion, Ronnie LaDuke of Massena, Carolyn and Kenneth Gibson of Canton and Cora Cunningham of Canton; one niece, Jessica Saber and two nephews Matthew and Nathan Gibson. Born March 15, 1974 in Ogdensburg daughter of Arnold F. and Eleanor M. (Chapin) Cunningham she graduated Canton Ctrl School in 1992 and later from Canton College (SUNY) with an A.A. degree. Cheryl most recently worked at BOCES as a teachers aide, earlier she worked at St. Lawrence University riding stables and United Helpers Canton Nursing Home. She enjoyed raising and caring for her kids as well as herself. Cheryl was most known for her love of animals, whether it was her cats and dogs, raising rabbits or taking in strays. At one time she also had a number of turkeys, goats and a pig.

Francis H. Mulvaugh, 83, formerly of Canton, NY, died on December 16, 2008 at Kenmore Mercy Hospital in Kenmore, NY. The funeral will be December 20, 2008 at 11:00 AM, at the Lawrence Funeral Home.

Francis H. “Dutchy” Mulvaugh, 83, formerly of Canton, died December 16, 2008 at Kenmore Mercy Hospital. Funeral services will be Saturday, December 20, 2008 at the Lawrence Funeral Home, Canton with the Rev. Michael P. Catanzaro, pastor of First Presbyterian Church, Canton officiating. Calling hours will be Friday from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at the funeral home. Memorial Contributions may be made to: Alzheimer’s Assoc, Central New York Chapter, 441 West Kirkpatrick Street, Syracuse, NY 13204. Surviving are his wife Betty Ames Mulvaugh of Kenmore; one son and one daughter-in-law, Richard and Karen Mulvaugh of N. Tonawanda; three daughters and three sons-in-law, Linda and Ken McNinch of Tonawanda, Carole and James Bell of Webster, NY and Deborah and Richard Bialecki of N. Tonawanda; one brother and one sister-in-law Robert and Barb Mulvaugh of Massena, NY; one sister, Geraldine Miller of Kansas; ten grandchildren and their spouses, Beth and Milan Keser, Shawn and Bethany McNinch, Aubrey and Luke Freeborn, Robert and Michelle Schneggenburger, Robert McNinch, Joseph Schneggenburger, Andrew and Jen Mulvaugh, April Bialecki and fiancé Eric Grey, Michael and Jill Mulvaugh and Aaron Bialecki; ten great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. He will also be missed by his beloved dog, Gracie. Born June 19, 1925 in Canton, NY a son of Lloyd and Lucille (Taylor) Mulvaugh, he graduated Canton High School. Mr. Mulvaugh retired from the United States Postal Service, Buffalo in 1987 after 25 years of service. He recently received a 45 year pin from the National Assoc. of Letter Carriers. On February 17, 1947, he married Betty Ames at St. Mary’s Church in Canton. The couple recently celebrated their 61st Wedding Anniversary. Mr. Mulvaugh was a past member of the AMVETS Post 26 and the Loyal Order of the Moose.

Elsie Dana, 95, Patridge Knoll, Canton, died on December 7, 2008 at United Helpers Canton Nursing Home. The funeral will be at a time to be announced in the spring, at the .

Elsie Williamson Dana, age 95, died on December 7, 2008, at the United Helpers Nursing Home in Canton, New York. She resided at Partridge Knoll in Canton and had been a short time resident in the nursing home. Elsie was born on May 11, 1913, to Isaiah and Leona Williamson in Kingston, Pennsylvania. She is survived by two daughters; Jeannie and Kathryn and their husbands Gordon and Anthony; four grandchildren; Dana and her husband Juventino, Brooke and his wife Ashley, Kristen and her husband Joshua, and Katrina; three great-grandchildren; William, Hunter, and Jack She was predeceased by her sister, Marion Williamson Cary, and husband, Evan M. Dana. Elsie met Evan, while they were students at Syracuse University. After graduation they were married during the thirties, and she began her Canton residency, which lasted over seventy years. At the time of their marriage, Evan was a professor at ATI (Agricultural and Technical Institute), now Canton College. He retired in 1972 as Chairman of its Agricultural Department. After the initial shock of establishing residency in “God’s country”, Elsie embraced the area. Jobs were not available during the late thirties, so different paths of enrichment needed exploring. She established a solid connection with the library, reading voraciously. Then she began to educate herself in the game of bridge. She decided that if she were to connect with her husband during the summer months, that she ought to begin learning how to play golf. That interest lasted for the rest of her life, and she remained a loyal fan of Tiger Woods. In 1951 Evan purchased a farmhouse, and they moved three miles outside the village to be in the “country”. Elsie felt that she already lived in the country but didn’t complain about the move. She immediately began restoring the 200 year old house and attending auctions in the area. Her expertise on antiques inspired her to bid often and quickly, giving antique dealers spirited competition. Her growing collection of auction “finds” led to another hobby – restoring and refinishing old furniture. Painting classes became an interesting pastime for a while when she wasn’t knitting sweaters and skating costumes, many with intricate patterns. She could be found studying Best and Company’s catalogue so that she could duplicate children’s coats, dresses, and suits. She produced a variety of crewel designs and then launched into quilting – completing a quilt for each of her four grandchildren during the bicentennial. Many of these skills were taught to 4-H members during her years as a leader. In 1956 she became a Caseworker for the Department of Social Services. She retired in 1974 after serving as the Supervisor of Children’s Services. She traveled often, even after entering her nonagenarian years. She and Evan spent many winters in Florida after their retirements. When Partridge Knoll was under construction, she was among the first to make a deposit and add her name to its list. Many years before the introduction of computers she had signed up for an adult education class in typing. This served her well after her move into Partridge Knoll when she began taking computer lessons. While residing there, she attended exercise class and enjoyed North Country Public Radio, particularly its radio available to the blind with readings of many periodicals and newspapers. A memorial service is planned for the spring and will be announced in the paper. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in her memory to the Evan M. Dana Scholarship through the SUNY Canton College Foundation, 34 Cornell Drive, Canton, NY, 13617.

Barry Lee Towne, 54, McBath Road, Lisbon , died on December 10, 2008 at Claxton Hepburn Medical Center in Ogdensburg. The funeral will be December 15, 2008 at 11:00 AM, at the New Life Presbyterian Church, Canton.

Barry Lee Towne, 54, of the McBath Road, formerly of Russell, died Wednesday, December 10, 2008 at Claxton-Medical Center after being stricken at his home of an apparent heart attack. Born January 11, 1954 in Russell, NY, son of Melford and Lida (Tousley) Towne, he attended Knox Memorial High School in Russell. He was then employed by Jones and Laughlin Mines, Star Lake where he drove quarry truck. He then worked 26 years at Newton Falls Paper Mill, Newton Falls, NY. For a brief time he worked for Barrett’s of Potsdam and was a truck driver for Relco of Buffalo. Mr. Towne recently returned to work at Newton Falls Papermill. In August of 1973 he married Jane Kitty Jones. The marriage ended in divorce. On November 3, 2007 he married Carol Kim Lowry at the New Life Presbyterian Church with Pastor Laurence Veinott as the celebrant. Mr. Towne enjoyed hunting, fishing and was an avid Jeff Gordon NASCAR fan. He also enjoyed camping with his sister and bro-in-law, June and Jack Briggs, spending time with his grandchildren and his two Shihtzu dogs, “Joey and Gracie.” Surviving is his wife Carol Lowry Towne of Lisbon; one daughter, Amber Griffin and husband Stephen; one son, Harold Towne of Harrisburg, PA; five grandchildren, Nate and Cassie Griffin and Makayla, Dylan and Collin Towne; four sisters and three bros-in-law, Elizabeth and Merle Reynolds of Calcium, NY, Patricia and Floyd Cameron of Cleveland, NY, June and Jack Briggs of Oswegatchie and Bonnie Stubbs of Texas; five brothers and four sisters-in-law, William and Shirley Towne of Degrasse, Richard Towne of DeGrasse, John and Beverly Towne of AZ, Douglas and Bonnie Towne of AZ and Donald and Mary Towne of Gouverneur; several nieces and nephews, including his nephew/ best friend, Louis Oelschlager and wife Robin of Russell. He is also survived by his brothers and sisters-in-law, Bill and Bonnie Howard of Russell, Harley and Debbie Lowry of Lisbon, Basil Fountain of Russell, LeeAnne and Michael Ross of Russell and Janet and Jim Campbell of Lisbon. Mr. Towne was predeceased by his parents and two sisters, Barbara Towne Pike and Gwendolyn Towne and sister-in-law, Midge Fountain, who died Dec. 5, 2008. Calling hours will be Sunday, December 14, 2008 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at the Lawrence Funeral Home, Canton. The funeral will be Monday, December 15, 2008 at 11:00 AM at the New Life Presbyterian Church, 155 State Hwy 310, Canton with Pastor Laurence Veinott officiating. Burial to follow in the Pleasant View Cemetery in DeGrasse. Memorial contributions may be made to the Sarah House, 100 Roberts Ave, Syracuse, NY 13207 and /or the Kevin House Roswell Park Cancer Institute, 782 Ellicott Street, Buffalo, NY 14203.

John Hoyt, Jr., 87, County Route 27, Canton, died on December 8, 2008 at United Helpers, Canton. The funeral will be a private date and time, at the Evergreen Cemetery.

Graveside services and burial will be held privately in Evergreen Cemetery, Canton. There will be no public calling hours at the funeral home. Lawrence Funeral Home is handling arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Potsdam Humane Society, 17 Madrid Avenue, Potsdam, NY 13676. Surviving are his wife Helen D. Hoyt of Canton; his four children and their spouses, John R. and Connie Hoyt of Stockholm, Roy E. and Jackie Hoyt of Abilene, TX, Shirley and James Page of Merkel, TX and Virginia and Lee Yaddow of Merkel, TX; one brother, Keith Hoyt of Norwood; two sisters, Barbara Chatalain of Oswegatchie and Betty Ackley and her husband Ted of SC; 10 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by three brothers, Harold, Fred and Donald and two sisters, Mary and Margaret. Born February 25, 1921 in Potsdam, NY a son of John Hoyt, Sr. and Mildred (Western) Hoyt, he attended St. Lawrence County Schools. He later served in the US Army during WWII serving from 1942-1946. On June 26, 1967 he married Helen Doris Nenoff at the wedding chapel in Elkton, MD. A previous marriage to Helen Kelley Lamica ended in divorce. Mrs. Lamica died Feb. 2008. Mr. Hoyt worked as a heavy equipment operated all of his adult life. He first worked on the St. Lawrence Seaway as a driller and then as a rock driller for road construction. He also worked for Ray Peter’s Paving in Canton as a truck driver and backhoe operator, retiring in the early 1990’s. He enjoyed watching NASCAR in his spare time and raced stock cars in Canton at the old St. Lawrence County Fairgrounds. He was an avid hunter and enjoyed wood-working in his shop.

Midge Fountain, 55, 4702 C.R. 24, Russell, died on December 5, 2008 at St. Josephs Hospital in Syracuse. The funeral will be December 10, 2008 from 5-8 pm, at the Lawrence Funeral Home.

Calling hours will be Wednesday, December 10, 2008 at the Lawrence Funeral Home, Canton from 4-5 PM for family and from 5-8 PM for friends and co-workers. Services and burial will be at the convenience of the family. Memorial Contributions may be made to “the Angels” at the Oncology Unit 1-8, St. Joseph’s Hospital, c/o 4702 County Route 24, Hermon, NY 13652. Surviving are her husband Basil; her children, Keri Fountain Thompson of Ogdensburg and Mark Fountain and his fiancee Erika Rowe of Russell; her siblings, Harlan “Harley” Lowry, Jr. and his wife Debbie of Lisbon, Carol Towne and husband Barry of Lisbon, Bonnie Howard and husband William of Russell, LeeAnne Ross and her husband Michael of Russell and Janet Campbell and her husband Jim of Lisbon; and five granddaughters, Jacy, Ashley and Kristy Thompson and Kennedy and Kiera Fountain. Born March 1, 1953 in Canton, NY a daughter of the late Harlan E. and Norma A. (Fredette) Lowry, she graduated Knox Memorial School in Russell, class of 1971. She attended Canton ATC (SUNY) for one year. On May 18, 1974, she married Basil Jay Fountain at the Canton United Methodist Church. Mrs. Fountain was employed by the St. Lawrence County Department of Social Services, Child Support Unit, as a Data Entry Operator for 35 years. She retired in August 2008. Mrs. Fountain, “Midge”, was devoted to her family and the caring of her five granddaughters. She enjoyed spending time at “Camp” and was an avid garage-saler. She was also known as being very social and would speak to any and all.

John E. Tyndall, 82, Route 310, Madrid, died on December 6, 2008 at Canton Potsdam Hospital. The funeral will be December 9, 2008 at 11:00 AM, at the Lawrence Funeral Home.

A Catholic Prayer service will be held on Tuesday, December 9, 2008, at 11:00 AM at the Lawrence Funeral Home, Canton with Rev. Douglas J. Lucia, pastor, St. Mary’s Church, Canton officiating. Calling hours will be Monday, December 8th from 6-8 PM at the funeral home. Burial will be in the St. John the Baptist Cemetery, Madrid in the spring. Memorial contributions may be made to the Madrid Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 129, Madrid, NY 13660. Surviving are his five children, Yvonne Sharlow and husband Morris of Palmyra, NY, Chester and Laura Tyndall of Madrid, William and Elaine Tyndall of Madrid, Robert and Cathy Tyndall of Massena, NY and Mackey and Diane Tyndall of Panama City, FL ; a brother, Howard and Pauline Tyndall of Madrid; several grandchildren, great and great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife Betty who died April 20, 2001, a son Everett who died in 1970 and a sister Anna Liscum. Born October 12, 1926, in Madrid, NY a son of John and Marion (Blount) Tyndall he attended Madrid-Waddington School. He joined the US Army and serviced in WWII from 1944-1946. After serving in the military, Mr. Tyndall worked for Watson’s Chevrolet from 1947-1951 in the body and fender shop. He worked at Alcoa in Massena from 1951-59. In 1960-67 he was Bus Mechanic at Madrid-Waddington Cntrl School and later accepted a custodian postion until June of 1984 at which time he retired. He was a member of the St. John the Baptist Church and the Madrid American Legion # 1513. His interests included spending winters in Florida, the Camp in DeGrasse, playing cards and making wooden lawn ornaments. He also enjoyed his short time while rehabbing at United Helpers Canton Nursing Home. What he enjoyed most was time spent with his Grandchildren and Great-Grandchildren.

Dorothy Emma Henry McDonald, 85, formerly of Morley, died on November 23, 2008 at Hospice House in Harwood, MD. The funeral will be Saturday, November 29, 2008 at 10:00 AM, at the Morley Wesleyan Church.

Dorothy Emma Henry McDonald,85 formerly of County Route 27 died Sunday evening November 23, 2008 at Medina Hospice Home in Harwood, Maryland. Funeral services Saturday, Nov. 29, 2008 at 10:00 AM at the Morley Wesleyan Church with the Rev. Donald Klob, Rev. Robert Tice and Rev. James F. Bretzinger, Pastor, co-officiating. Calling hours Friday, Nov 28 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at the Lawrence Funeral Home, Canton. Burial will be in the Morley Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Wesleyan Women c/o Rita Sanderson, 7252 County Route 27, Canton, NY 13617. Surviving are two sons and two daughters-in-law, Kenneth and Carol McDonald of Lake Worth FL and Mark and Tyra McDonald of Elizabethtown, KY; five daughters and four sons-in-law, Faye and Vernon Mihill of Shokan, NY, Glenna and Harry Pearson of Brookfield, MA, Joanne and Gerry O’Connor of Dover, DE, Ellen and Vic Moran of Davidsonville, MD and Joyce Waters of Brookfield, CT; one brother, Elwood Henry of Madrid, NY; 15 grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband Otis J. McDonald and two brothers, Art and Ross Henry. Born July 23, 1923, in Lisbon, NY daughter of Ray Everett Henry and Dora (Lavine) Henry she graduated Madrid High School in 1941. On Oct 30, 1942, she married Rev. Otis J. McDonald at the Morley Wesleyan Church with Rev. A.O. Northrop as celebrant. Rev. McDonald died Oct 27, 1996. Mrs. McDonald was an active member of the Wesleyan Church and the Wesleyan Women. She took a special interest in her neighbors and made sure their needs were met. She loved her position on the Board of Elections and enjoyed visiting with friends and family on the phone. She was also a part-time housekeeper for many people. Being a Pastor’s wife the couple lived in various places in NY state and eventually moved back to Morley in June of 1991. Most recently, (Aug 2008) she went to live with her daughter Ellen in Davidsonville,

Virginia Alice Christensen, 88, 11 Goodrich Street, Canton, died on November 17, 2008 at Spicers Adult Care Home. The funeral will be November 21, 2008 at 11:00 AM, at the Grace Episcopal Church.

Calling hours will be held Thursday, November 20 from 5-8 pm at the Lawrence Funeral Home, 21 Park Street, Canton. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Canton. Memorial contributions may be made to Grace Episcopal Church, Building Fund, 9 E. Main Street, Canton; Alzheimer’s Assoc., Northern Regional Office, 120 Washington Street, Suite 419, Watertown, NY 13602 and/ or to the Spicer Adult Care Home, 483 Eddy Pyrites Road, Canton, NY 13617. Surviving are her three children, Caroline Maloney of Canton, Louise Don and husband Steve of Gouverneur and Edward N. “Eddie” Christensen of Canton; five grandchildren, JoAnn Davis and husband Simon of Atlanta, GA, Wesley and Cody Ridout and Daniel and Rebecca Don, all of Gouverneur; and two great-grandchildren, Jack and Harry Davis. She was predeceased by a sister, Elizabeth Bearden, who died at age 13 and a brother Jack Bearden, who died in WWII. Born September 20, 1920, in Potsdam, NY daughter of Glenn and Ruby (Jebo) Bearden, she graduated Potsdam High School 1938 and later from Potsdam Normal School (SUNY) in 1942. On November 6, 1953, she married Francis Christensen in Montrose, PA and the wedding was blessed in February of 1954 at Grace Episcopal Church, Canton. Mr. Christensen died in June 1975. Mrs. Christensen was employed by the St. Lawrence County Department of Social Services starting at the County Home as a Social Worker and eventually becoming Case Supervisor. She retired in 1982 after 23 years of service. She was a past member of the Grasse River Players, was involved with the Community Theatre in Canton and played in a band with her husband in Ogdensburg in the early 1950’s. She was very active in the Grace Episcopal Church where she was a member of the choir, played the organ from time to time and enjoyed compiling the history of the church. She was also active in the St. Lawrence Historical Society in Canton. Mrs. Christensen was known for her baking, especially her pies, and her love of music.

Helen B. Brown, 88, formerly of West Islip, Babylon and Norwood, died on October 25, 2008 at United Helpers Canton Nursing Home. The funeral will be October 29, 2008 at 7:00 PM, at the Lawrence Funeral Home.

A Catholic Prayer service will be held Wednesday, October 29, 2008 at 7:00 PM at the Lawrence Funeral Home, Canton, with Rev. Douglas J. Lucia, pastor of St. Mary’s Church, Canton, officiating. Calling hours will be Wednesday at the funeral home from 5-8 PM. Burial will be in St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Babylon, New York at a later date. Condolences may be sent online to www.lawrencefuneralhome.org If friends desire contributions may be made to the Alzheimers’ Association, Northern Regional Office, 120 Washington Street, Suite 419, Watertown, NY 13601, or to the National Scoliosis Foundation, 5 Cabot Place, Stoughton, Mass. 02072 Surviving one brother, Thomas Neet of Salisbury Center, NY; many nieces and nephews including, Joan Howlett and Andrea Beaulieu of Norwood, Charles and Patricia Howlett of West Islip, Charles and June Neet of Fountain Inn, SC and Douglas and Julie Neet of Perkinsville, VT. She was pre-deceased by a sister, Christine Howlett and brothers, John, Charles, Robert, George, James, Patrick and Joseph Neet. Born on July 12, 1920 in Derby, CT she was the daughter of John and Helen (Shearin) Neet. In the late 1930’s she graduated from Babylon, NY High School. In November 1952, she married Charles H. Brown in St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Babylon. Mr. Brown died in 1994. After graduating from high school, she worked as a telephone operator with Bell Telephone in Bayshore, until her marriage in 1952. The couple supported Catholic Charities and the West Islip Library and enjoyed sailing in Long Island Sound, attending plays, going camping, reading poetry, photography, and flower gardening. In 2004, Mrs. Brown moved to the Norwood area to be near family.

Leonard W. Forsythe, 77, County Route 32, Canton, died on October 23, 2008 at United Helpers Nursing Home in Ogdensburg. The funeral will be Monday, October 27, 2008 at 1:00 PM, at the Lawrence Funeral Home.

Calling hours will be Sunday afternoon and evening from 4-8 pm at the funeral home. Burial will be held in Fairview Cemetery, Canton at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions may be made to United Helpers Nursing Home, State Highway 68, Ogdensburg, NY 13669. Surviving are his wife Sally, three daughters and two sons-in-law, Melanie Giffin and husband Kebbyn of Canton, Pamala Mead of South Carolina, and Kimberly Archer and husband Robert of Canton; eight grandchildren, Natasha and Samantha Mead, Nathan Archer, Alexandria and Sean Giffin, Casey and Sara Archer; one step-granddaughter, Holly Newton and two great-granddaughters, Mackenzie and Taylor Newton; one brother and sister-in-law, Donald Forsythe and wife Margaret of Ogdensburg; three sisters and one brother-in-law, Norine Thomas of Brownville, Maxine Stone of Canton and Susan Brouse and husband Edward of Lady Lake, FL and Ogdensburg and several nieces and nephews. Born Sept 2, 1931 in Canton, NY the son of William Henry Forsythe and Ada Bell (Hoy) Forsythe he graduated Canton Central School in 1950. He then served in the US Navy during the Korean Conflict stationed on the USS Philapine Sea Air Craft Carrier from 1950-1954. Upon returning home he attended and graduated Canton A.T.C. in 1956 with a degree in Heating, Plumbing and Air Conditioning. On June 15, 1957 he married Sally Ann Ellis at the Canton United Methodist Church with Rev. Potter and Uncle Eugene Levy as celebrants. Mr. Forsythe was employed by Merritt-Clopman and Scott Construction Co, where he worked on the bridge of the St. Lawrence Seaway, the dam in Colton and the Iroquois Dam. He was then employed by Wonder Bread until being hired by Lee P. Finley, Commissioner of the County Home, where he was Head Maintenance Man for 10 years until its closing in 1975. He later worked for Peter’s Ford and Scott Ford, where he was honored as Top Salesman. He then drove for Flack Bus Lines and Tours and for Laidlaw Bus Lines as driver for Early Intervention Children until 2003 at which time he retired due to illness. Mr. Forsythe was a past member of the St. Lawrence Lodge # 111 F & A.M. He was a member of Massena and Lisbon Rod and Gun Clubs and was an avid hunter of deer and ducks, a fisherman and he loved to shoot trap.

Florence C. Newman, 86, 3536 State Highway 68, Canton , died on October 13, 2008 at Claxton Hepburn Medical Ctr in Ogdensburg. The funeral will be October 16, 2008 at 1:00 PM, at the Canton United Methodist Church.

hours will be on Wednesday, October 15, 2008 from 6-8 PM at the Lawrence Funeral Home, Canton. Burial will be in the Evergreen Cemetery, Canton. Memorial contributions may be made to Canton Fire & Rescue 77 Riverside Drive, Canton, Ny 13617. Surviving are her three sons and two daughters-in-law, John C. and Brenda Newman of Rensselaer Falls, William A. Newman of Rensselaer Falls and Gene K. and Kathleen Newman of Canton; one brother and sister-in-law, George B. and Vera Coffey of Florida; one brother-in-law, Tom Calnon of Canton; four grandchildren, John A. Newman and wife Kelli of Rensselaer Falls, Natalie J. Newman of Canton and Anna and Haley Newman of Canton; five great-grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews. Born March 26, 1922 in Binghamton, NY daughter of Rev. Alfred J. “A.J.” Coffey and Harriet (Carmen) Coffey she graduated from Greenville High School in 1940. She was a member of the Canton United Methodist Church and the Home Bureau in Morley. On August 25, 1946, she married Glenn Allen Newman at the First Baptist Church in Canton, NY with the Rev. A.J. Coffey as celebrant. Upon being married she moved to “the country” with her husband and the couple ran a dairy farm on Rte 68 in “Frog Hollow” from 1948 until they sold the cows on October 8, 1988. There she enjoyed sewing and knitting and making clothing for her family. She also enjoyed raising and caring for her children and grandchildren. Prior to becoming a farmers wife, Mrs. Newman worked for G.E. (General Electric) in Schenectady, NY as a drill press operator and later in Ogdensburg making brass shell casings during the War time effort. She also worked for a short-time at Newberry’s in Canton during Christmas time. As a minister’s daughter she lived in various areas in New York including, Liberty, Phoenicia in the Catskill Mtns, Westerlo and eventually Canton.

Theresa Mae McDonald, 76, Sykes Road, Canton, died on October 10, 2008 at her home in Canton. The funeral will be October 15, 2008 at 11:00 AM, at the Morley Wesleyan Church in Morley.

Calling hours will be on Tuesday, October 14, 2008 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at the Lawrence Funeral Home, Canton. Entombment will be in Foxwood Mausoleum, Ogdensburg. Memorial contributions may be made to the Richard E. Winters Cancer Treatment Center, 5 Lyons Place, Ogdensburg, NY 13669, Hospice and Palliative Care of St. Lawrence Valley, 6805 US Hwy 11, Potsdam, NY 13676 or to the Morley Wesleyan Church, 7254 County Rte 27, Canton, NY 13617. Surviving are her husband, Dale B. McDonald; two daughters, Judy McDonald of Watertown and Linda McDonald of Massena; one brother and sister-in-law, Dale Bush and wife Charlotte of Lowville; three sisters and one brother-in-law, Lillian Cummings of Lisbon, Joy Beaulieu of Ogdensburg and Joyce Rowen and husband Richard of Morley; four grandchildren, Robert and Jonathan Lytle and Renee McGregor all of Massena and Dale C. McDonald of Watertown; three great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Born April 3, 1932 in Ogdensburg a daughter of John “Jack” Bush and Anna (Hurst) Bush, she attended Canton High School. On November 30, 1949 she married Dale B. McDonald at the Morley Wesleyan Church with Rev. Otis McDonald officiating. The couple were married nearly 60 years. Mrs. McDonald was involved for a number of years with the 4-H, the Women’s Missionary Society and taught Sunday School for 40 years at the Wesleyan Church. She enjoyed crocheting and her family pets, “Cindy” the dog and “Boy” the cat. She was well known for her cooking and loved putting on big meals for her family. She also enjoyed watching the birds and the deer from her home.

Eric Andrew Murdie, 27, Hancock, Maine, died on October 5, 2008 at his home in Maine. The funeral will be October 14, 2008 at 1:00 PM, at the Canton United Methodist Church.

Calling hours will be held on Sunday, October 12, 2008 from 6-8 PM and on Monday from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at the Lawrence Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Fairview Cemetery, Canton. Memorial Contributions to the Musella Foundation for Brain Tumor Research Information, 1100 Peninsula Blvd, Hewlett, NY 11557. Eric was a passionate Toronto Maple Leafs, LA Dodgers and Dallas Cowboys fan. Growing up in the North Country gave Eric his love of the outdoors and hunting. His passion for the outdoors eventually led him to move to the Acadia National Park area, where he met his wife and where he enjoyed hiking the mountains. He was a lover of music. He also loved to travel and in the last six years was fortunate to visit Spain, Italy, Hawaii, Disney World, Toronto, the Midwest, Washington, D.C. and Boston. And though some of these trips were for medical purposes, they were all adventures of a lifetime. Eric Loved everyone he met. He touched so many lives with his contagious laughter and sharp humour. He is survived by his wife Sadie Mawhinney Murdie of Maine, parents Reggie and Cindy Murdie of Canton; sisters, Nicole Murdie and Melissa Murdie and her fiance Brent Deso; his paternal grandparents, Roger and Lucy Murdie; maternal grandparents, William and Lillian Gollinger; may beloved aunts, uncles and cousins; his extended in-law parents and siblings in Maine and Indiana. Born August 29, 1981 in Gouverneur, son of Reginald L. Murdie and Cindy A. (Gollinger) Murdie he graduated Hugh C. Williams High School in Canton and received his Bachelor of Sciaence degree i Biology from Plattsburgh State University in 2004. He was employed as a Biomedical Technologist in the Cryopreservation Laboratory at Jackson University in Bar Harbor, Maine. On July 15, 2008 he married Sadie L. Mawhinney at the home of her father at Gardiners Lake in East Machias, Maine.

Eric Andrew Murdie, 27, Hancock, ME, died on October 5, 2008 at his home. The funeral will be October 14, 2008 at 1:00 PM, at the Canton United Methodist Church.

Calling hours Sunday, from 6-8 pm and Monday from 2-4 and 6-8 pm at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Musella Foundation for Brain Tumor Research Information, 1100 Peninsula Blvd, Hewlett, NY 11557

Robert John McCarthy, 66, County Route 27, Canton, died on October 3, 2008 at Canton Potsdam Hospital. The funeral will be October 8, 2008 at 2:30 PM, at the Brick Chapel Cemetery.

Robert John McCarthy,66, of County Route 27, died Friday Oct. 3, 2008 at Canton Potsdam Hospital, where he had been taken earlier that evening. Graveside services and burial will be held on Wednesday, October 8, 2008 at Brick Chapel Cemetery, Canton with Donna Doig, Associate Pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, Canton will officiate. Please make memorial contributions to Brick Chapel Cemetery Association, c/o Janet Favro, 147 Barnes Road, Canton, NY 13617. Surviving are his cousins Carl Sanderson and wife Ruth of Geneva, NY, Janet Seymour of Ogdensburg and 2nd cousin, Paul Sanderson and companion Priscilla Bradley of Crary Mills. Born October 23, 1941, son of Jack and Vera (Ferguson) McCarthy he graduated Canton High School and later from Canton A.T.I. with an Associates Degree. Mr. McCarthy was a self employed Salvage and Scrap Metal Dealer. In his earlier years he worked for a brief time for St. Lawrence County, Highway Dept. w/ his father. He enjoyed motorcycle riding, bowling and hunting. He was also fond of skidding logs and cutting firewood, as well as, making maple syrup, which he did for many years.

Allan Jacobs, 76, formerly of Canton, died on Friday, August 29, 2008 in Greece. The funeral will be October 3, 2008 at 2:00 PM, at the Graveside at Evergreen Cemetery.

Allan Jacobs, M.D., died of a heart attack on Friday, August 29, 2008 while vacationing in Greece. He was 76 years old. Dr. Jacobs moved to the North Country in 1975, settling in Canton with his family, residing on Elm Street for a large part of that time. He was born in Brooklyn, NY on August 8, 1932 to Paul and Esther (Kaplan) Jacobs who are both deceased. He is pre-deceased by his younger sister, Susan, but is survived by his brother, Martin, of Brooklyn , NY. In 1968, Allan married Lynda Sang in New York City. They were married for 30 years at the time of Lynda’s death from cancer. Allan attended Boys High School in Brooklyn, graduating in 1949. He is a 1953 graduate of New York University where he received a Bachelor of Science degree. He then went on to receive a Masters degree from Columbia University as well as a diploma from the Julliard School of Music. Allan played clarinet in the Goldman Band, for Broadway shows, and for the first tour of the Royal Danish Ballet. Subsequently, he earned his M.D. from New York Medical College and completed a residency in Neurology at the New York Hospital. He was in private practice in Potsdam and also Medical Director of Emergency Room at the Canton-Potsdam Hospital. Dr. Jacobs then completed a second residency in Anesthesiology at Buffalo and was a board certified Anesthesiologist in practice at the Canton-Potsdam Hospital. Allan is survived by three children: daughters, Tracy and Rachel, and son, Daniel. He is also survived by his second wife, Andrea Amato, whom he married on June 21, 2008. A graveside funeral with Ms. Amato is planned for Friday, October 3rd at 2:00 P.M. at the Evergreen Cemetery in Canton. A separate memorial service at a time to be announced will be held with Dr. Jacobs’ children, Tracy, Daniel, and Rachel. Arrangements are with the Lawrence Funeral Home, Canton. Condolences may be sent online to www.lawrencefuneralhome.org

Vicki Lynn Dougan, 57, McCarthy Road, Winthrop, died on Sept. 27, 2008 at Canton Potsdam Hospital. The funeral will be at a later date, at the at the convenience of the family.

Vicki Lynn Dougan, 57 of 708 McCarthy Road in Winthrop, died Sept. 27, at Canton Potsdam Hospital. There will be no calling or funeral service. If friends so desire contributions may be made to the Potsdam Humane Society 17 Madrid Ave. Potsdam, New York 13676 burial will be at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are with the Lawrence Funeral Home, Canton. Surviving is her husband, Billy of Winthrop, a daughter, Kristen Winters of Winthrop, a granddaughter Maddy Jacot, of Winthrop. Born Oct. 5, 1950 in Massena, the daughter of Johnson S. and Flora Cummings Winters, she attended Massena area schools. Mrs. Dougan was married December 31, 1981 to Billy L Dougan in the town of Lawrence by Homer Stranger. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, antiquing, spending time with her daughter, granddaughter and her dogs and cats.

Dorothy Halladay Luther Sharlow, 78, County Route 35, Crary Mills, died on September 29, 2008 at her home in Crary Mills. The funeral will be October 3, 2008 at 11:00 AM, at the Lawrence Funeral Home.

Dorothy Halladay Luther Sharlow, 78, 211 County Route 35, Crary Mills, died early Monday, September 29, 2008 at her home, while under the care of her loving family and Hospice and Palliative Care of the St. Lawrence Valley. Funeral services will be Friday, October 3, 2008 at 11:15 AM at the Lawrence Funeral Home, Canton with Rev. James M. Brand officiating. Calling hours will be Friday from 10:00 – 11:00 AM at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Hermon Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Richard A. Winters Cancer Treatment Center, Lyons Place, Ogdensburg, NY 13669. Surviving are her 12 children, Stephen Luther and wife Vickie of Hermon, Clifford Luther of Hermon, Eileen Forbes Morehouse and husband Byron of West Potsdam, Irene Birdou of Tupper Lake, Rosalie Ames and husband Glenn of Canton, Alice Cheney and husband Phil of NC, Kathy McKeon and husband Paul of Maine, Ellen Briggs and husband Richard of Crary Mills, Roxanne Luther of Crary Mills, Ruth Anthony and husband Don of FL, Cindy Monroe and husband Butch of CT and Anna Brothers and husband Gary of NC; 28 grandchildren; 45 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Jeanette Goynea of Hermon and Eitha Cooper of Gouverneur. She was predeceased by two brothers, James Fredrick and Alvin Halladay and two sisters, Helena Perry and Lula Fifield. In March of 2007, she lost her companion of 13 years, Mr. Fred Horton. Born January 11, 1930 in Russell, NY, son of the late Fredrick and Alice M. (Brayton) Hallady, she attended Knox Memorial School in Russell. On May 18, 1947 she married Allen Harley Luther. Mr. Luther died June 26, 1975. She later married Leo Sharlow on November 1982. Mr. Sharlow died November 1991. She was a member of the Ladies Auxillary for the following organizations: the AMVETS Post 11 in DeKalb Junction and both the American Legion Post 365 and VFW in Gouverneur. Mrs. Sharlow enjoyed socializing with friends and family, raising and caring for her children and grandchildren and her cats, her dog “Sophia” and her roosters. She also enjoyed working in her vegetable garden and dancing at the American Legion and AMVETS. Condolences may be sent online to www.lawrencefuneralhome.org

Perry W. Sterling, 88, 37 Riverside Drive, Canton, died on September 16, 2008 at St. Josephs Hospital in Syracuse. The funeral will be September 20, 2008 at 2:00 PM, at the Lawrence Funeral Home.

Perry W. Sterling, 88, of 37 Riverside Drive, died Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2008 at St. Joseph Hospital in Syracuse where he had been a patient since Sept. 8th. Funeral services will be Saturday, September 20, 2008 at 2:00 PM at the Lawrence Funeral Home, Canton with Rev. Kevin Stockwell, pastor of Norwood United Methodist Church, officiating. Calling hours will be Friday from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at the funeral home. Burial will be in Hillcrest Cemetery, Heuvelton. Those desiring may send memorial contributions to Depeyster United Methodist Women, c/o Jean Pray County Route 10, Depeyster, NY 13633 or to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 7, East Syracuse, NY 13057. Surviving are his wife Ruby, Canton, one son and daughter in law William and Jody Sterling, of Ulster Park, NY, two daughters and sons- in-law, Barbara and Kevin McMinn, of West Henrietta, New York and Debra Sterling and Thomas Duffy, of Ulster Park, New York; four grandchildren, Regina Redden of Rochester, Gabriel Miller of West Henrietta, Michael Sterling and Alison Sterling both of Ulster Park and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his three brothers, Wilson, Lester and Wallace. Born November 15, 1919, in Gouverneur, NY son of Perry George Sterling and Alice Cowan Wilson Sterling, he graduated Heuvelton High School in 1938 and later from Canton ATI in 1941 with a Associates Degree in Agriculture. On October 3, 1948, he married Ruby I. Murdock at the parsonage of the Heuvelton Presbyterian Church with Rev. Allen Bowerling as celebrant. While attending ATI, Mr. Sterling worked at Leon Gallinger’s farm and upon graduation he worked in the ATI Green House with Al and Macy Davis. He then moved to Canandaiqua, where he was a milk tester in Ontario County and then he worked in the airlplane factory in Buffalo, NY for a couple of years. In 1948 he returned home to Depeyster to care for his ailing parents at which time he and his wife Ruby ran the family farm for the next 17 years. After retiring from farming he went to work as parts man for Lyle Flack and later for Dodd’s Motors in Gouverneur. In 1973 he went into partnership with Gary Crowe at Heuvelton Equipment Co. in 1973, retiring in 1981. He also helped prepare income taxes with Roy Beatty for a time. Mr. Sterling was a 4-H Youth Leader, member of the Depeyster Grange where he was Past President of the Youth Club; he was Justice of the Peace and on the Town Board of Depeyster for 26 years. He only missed one meeting in 26 yrs.; and he was a life member of the Odd Fellows. He had a pilot’s license and flew in the Civil Air Patrol in Ogdensburg and he was an observer for planes during the war while in Depeyster. In his earlier years he was fond of airplanes and flying, while his later years he enjoyed camping especially at Black Lake and Cranberry. The couple moved to Canton in 1993, first to Farmer Street and most recently to 37 Riverside Drive, Canton.

Maggie Juanita Young Bass, 83, 40 West Main Street, Canton, died on September 16, 2008 at United Helpers Canton. The funeral will be Saturday, September 20, 2008, at the Gunnison Chapel, Canton.

Maggie Juanita Young Bass, 83, of 40 W. Main Street, died Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2008, at United Helpers Canton Nursing Home, where she was a resident since July 17th. A memorial service will be held Saturday, September 20, 2008, at 10:00 AM at Gunnison Chapel on the Campus of St. Lawrence University, Canton with Rev. Kathleen Buckley and Rev. Shaun Whitehead co-officiating. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. Those desiring may send Memorial Contributions to Hospice and Palliative Care of the St. Lawrence Valley, 6805 US Highway 11, Potsdam, NY 13676. Surviving are one daughter, Margaret Kent Bass and partner Mary M. Hussmann of Canton; one sister, Anna Marie Young Hooks and husband Harrington of Fayetteville, GA; one niece Yolanda Marie Hooks of Washington, D.C. and one nephew Derrick Lee Hooks of Atlanta, GA. In addition to her parents she was predeceased by one brother, Roy L. Young, Jr., a son, Daniel W. Bass, Jr. and her husband Rev. Daniel Webster Bass, Sr, who died Jan 1, 1963. Born September 23, 1924, in Meridian, Mississippi daughter of Roy Lee and Estella (Otis) Young she attended Harris High School and received her Bachelor’s Degree in 1945 from Paine College in Augusta, GA. She went to graduate school at Master of Divinity, Garrett Biblical Institute in Evanston, IL graduating in 1948. Mrs. Bass was Editor, Russian Division, for the Library of Congress. She completed her residency and training for Clinical Pastoral Education, and went on to serve as a hospital chaplain and substance abuse counselor. She was employed as a counselor for Catholic Charities in Jackson, MS. She was a member of the Ministers Wives’ Assoc, Christian Methodist Episcopal Church in various cities and Church Women United. She was very passionate about and committed to the people of Wells United Methodist Church Community in Jackson, MS. Maggie also enjoyed music, reading, travel and water. She was a classical and church pianist, as well as, a spiritual advisor and counselor to numerous people and was a caregiver to the terminally ill.

Charles "Peanut" Sharpstene, 60, 681 Fordham Hill Road, Russell, died on September 12, 2008 at Canton Potsdam Hospital. The funeral will be September 13, 2008 at 8:00 PM, at the Lawrence Funeral Home.

Charles A. “Peanut” Sharpstene, 60, of Fordham Hill Road, died suddenly Friday, September 12, 2008 at Canton- Potsdam Hospital ER. A Funeral will be held on Saturday, September 13, 2008 at 8:15 PM at the Lawrence Funeral Home, Canton with Rev. William G. Hart officiating. Calling hours will be Saturday from 6-8 PM at the Funeral Home. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions to: Potsdam Humane Society, 17 Madrid Avenue, Potsdam, NY 13676 or to the American Heart Association, P.O. 3049, Syracuse, NY 13220. Surviving are his wife Kathy Sharpstene, one son Jake Sharpstene both of Dekalb; his companion, Florence “Frenchie” McBroom of Russell; three brothers, William Yeager and wife Kathy of Missouri, Thomas Yeager of Missouri, Anthony Tria of Rochester and Denise Fountain and husband Dean of Russell. Born May 14, 1948 in Rochester, NY a son of the late Bernice Yaeger, he attended Rochester Schools and graduated from Knox Memorial, Russell in 1966. In 1968 in West Virginia he married Kathy Cardinell. The marriage ended in separation. Mr. Sharpstene was employed as a mechanic at various businesses in Rochester, at a nuclear power plant in Richmond, VA, at Cives in Gouverneur and at Newtown Falls Paper Mill. At the age of 13 he moved to the home of his Aunt and Uncle Pauline and Pat Carlin in Russell. He enjoyed hunting, bull-head and trout fishing, 4-wheelin’, camping, socializing with friends and family and tending to his vegetable garden. Condolences may be sent online to www.lawrencefuneralhome.org

Betty M. Peters, 81, Country Townhouse Apartments, Canton, died on August 25, 2008 at her home in Canton. The funeral will be August 29, 2008 at 12 Noon, at the Lawrence Funeral Home.

The Funeral for Elisabeth M. “Betty” Peters, 81, Country Townhouse Apartments, County Route 27, will be Friday at 12:00 noon at the Lawrence Funeral Home, with Rev. Mother Evette Austin, Rector, Grace Episcopal Church, officiating. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery. Mrs. Peters died Monday morning at her home under the care of her family and Hospice and Palliative Care of St. Lawrence Valley. Calling hours will be Thursday afternoon and evening from 4-8 at the Lawrence Funeral Home. If friends desire contributions may be made to the Canton Fire Department Ambulance Fund, 77 Riverside Drive, Canton, 13617, or to the Hospice and Palliative Care of St. Lawrence Valley, Inc., 6805 US Highway 11, Potsdam, 13676. Friends may send condolences online to www.lawrencefuneralhome.org Surviving are three sons and daughters-in-law: Fay E. III and his wife Katherine “Kathy”, Canton, Michael and his wife Sandra “Sandy”, Liverpool, U.S. Navy Commander David and his wife Vicki, Westerville, OH, three daughters; Kathy Peters, and her companion, Joy Duskin, Rochester, Karen Kasprazak and her husband John, Penfield, and JoAnne Goldstein and her husband, Dan, Canandaquia; twelve grandchildren, Dawn, Keri, Jeff, Kim, Lora, Sara, Mike, Jenn, Kevin, D.J., Jason, and Brian,; six great grandchildren, Brennan, Ayden, Grace, Madelyn, Caleb, and Mia, and several nieces and nephews. Predeceasing Mrs. Peters are her sister Jean Woods and three brothers Jack, Robert “Bob” and Arthur Merrill. Born in Ogdensburg on January 21, 1927, she was the daughter of Lyndon and Dorothy Singlehurst Merrill and graduated from Canton High School. She later graduated from Adelphi School of Nursing as a Registered Nurse. On February 13, 1948, she married Fay Erwin Peters, Jr. at the Grace Episcopal Church in Canton. Mr. Peters died September 1, 1998. Mrs. Peters worked as a Part Time Deputy Town Clerk for the Town of Canton from 1974-1987. During the formative years of the Canton Pee Wee hockey and baseball programs, she assisted in working in the organization of the group. She also served as a Den Mother for Cub Scouts and with the E.J. Noble Hospital Guild and the Grace Episcopal Church Alter Guild.

Willie Barton King, 91, 21 Park Street, Canton, died on August 22, 2008 at Claxton Hepburn Medical Center. The funeral will be August 26, 2008 at 12 Noon, at the First Presbyterian Church of Canton.

Wilda Barton “Willie” King, 91, of 21 Pleasant Street, died Friday, August 22, 2008 at Claxton-Medical Center, Ogdensburg, where she had been admitted earlier in the day. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, August 26, 2008 at 12 Noon at the First Presbyterian Church of Canton with Rev. Michael P. Catanzaro officiating. Calling hours will be Monday from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at the Lawrence Funeral Home, Canton. Burial will be held privately in the Redwood Cemetery. As a special tribute please wear a bright color for the service. Those desiring may send memorial contributions to: Harry E. King Scholarship, SUNY Canton College Foundation, Canton, NY, First Presbyterian Church of Canton, 17 Park, Canton, NY 13617, United Helpers Canton Nursing Home, New Building Fund, 40 West Main Street, Canton, NY attn: New Canton Facility and/or American Cancer Society, 6725 Lyon Street, P.O. Box 7, East Syracuse, NY 13057. Surviving are her husband Harry King; three daughters, JoAnne Danehy and husband James, Barbara King and Martha MacArthur and husband Peter all of Canton; four grandchildren, Timothy Danehy, Deborah Lyndaker and husband Jeff and Samantha and Shane MacArthur; two great-grandchildren, Nicholas and Nathan Lyndaker all of Canton; one brother-in-law, Walter Kingston of Ontario and one nephew William Kingston of Rochester. Mrs. King was predeceased by a sister, Dorothy B. Kingston, who died in 1975. Born May 6, 1917 in Domville, Ontario, Canada, she was a daughter of the late William James and Catherine McTaggart (MacKay) Barton. In 1924 her family moved from Ontario, Canada to Ogdensburg, where she later graduated Ogdensburg Free Academy in 1935 and later from Miss Marion Ross Ogdensburg Business School. While she was a member of the First Baptist Church, Ogdensburg she coordinated and taught Sunday School. On June 28, 1943, she married Harry E. King at the home of her parents 1016 State Street, Ogdensburg with the Rev. Arthur E. Kelley, pastor First Baptist Church, Ogdensburg, as celebrant. Prior to raising and caring for her family, Willie was employed with the Foster Appliance & Electric Co. in Ogdensburg, where she was a bookkeeper and stenographer from 1936-1943. Later she worked part-time in the fall at the SUNY Canton book store and was also a personal secretary for Peter Nevaldine for a special program also at SUNY. She was a volunteer coordinator for numerous American Red Cross Blood Drives; as well as, a volunteer and advocate for the American Cancer Society working with the Reach to Recovery Program for 20 years starting in the late 60’s, visiting women recovering from masectomies. Willie later joined the First Presbyterian Church of Canton in 1957, where she served as an Elder and a Deacon for many years; she coordinated the Church bizaar for many years; was a member of United Presbyterian Women and was also named Woman of the Year by the Church. She was also a member of a number of organizations and memberships including: past member of the Order of the Eastern Star in Ogdensburg; the Postscript; Study Club; Silas Wright Club, Canton Garden Club, where she did demonstrations of dried flowers at the State Fair; member of the Board for United Helpers Canton Nursing Home; member of the SUNY Canton Faculty Wives and a member of the Canton Hospital Guild. Willie was also a Troop Leader for the Girl Scouts, she taught 4-H Classes and was named Woman of the Year by the Canton Rotary Club for her dedication to various causes in Canton. In her spare time she enjoyed pastel and oil painting, reading, traveling, crossword puzzles, fishing and a good plate of venison. Willie thoroughly enjoyed the family Camp on the St. Lawrence River and caring for and spending time with her close knit family.

Jack K. Newman (John), 78, 13 Gouverneur Street, Canton, died on August 14, 2008 at Canton Potsdam Hospital. The funeral will be August 18, 2008 at 11:00 AM, at the Lawrence Funeral Home.

Jack K. Newman (John), 78, of 13 Gouverneur Street, died Thursday morning, August 14, 2008 at Canton Potsdam Hospital where he had been admitted Monday. Funeral services will be Monday, August 18, 2008 at 11:00 AM at the Lawrence Funeral Home, Canton with Rev. J. Frederick Sykes, pastor of First Baptist Church, Canton officiating. Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery in Canton. If friends so desire contributions my be made to the Jack K. Newman Memorial Fund c/o Canton Potsdam Hospital, 50 LeRoy Street, Potsdam 13676 or American Heart Assoc., P.O. Box 3049 Syracuse, New York 13220-3049 re: Jack K. Calling hours will be Sunday from 4-8 PM at the funeral home with the Canton Fire Department at 4:30 PM, Stillwater Hunt Club at 7:30 and the VFW Post 1231, Canton at 7:45 PM. Surviving are his wife Joan Jordan Newman of Canton; seven daughters and six sons-in-law, Ellen R. Newman of Canton, Debra J. Harrigan and husband Daniel of Cato, NY, Colleen L. Magnussen and husband Eric of Geneseo, Jacquelyn K. Peabody and husband Bruce of Brewerton, Denise J. Paquette and husband Jeffrey of DeKalb Jct., Kelly A. Burnham and husband Todd of Canton and Kimberly S. Newman and husband Michael Magurk of Newmarket, NH; fourteen grandchildren, Shane K. Barr, Rebecca and Adam Widener, Kaitlyn P. and Margaret C. Harrigan, Brandon S. and Evan J. Magnussen, Hannah B. and Dustin J. Peabody, Ian P., Bethany D. and Emma Jean Burnham, Jordan E. and Grace K. Magurk; two great-grandchildren, Madelynn R. and Matthew J. Barr, one brother, George Charles Newman, of Lakeland, Florida Mr. Newman was predeceased by a brother, Glenn A. Newman and a sister, Ruth (Newman) Hoke. Born January 14, 1930, in Canton a son of John Alson and Emogene Lucy (Kenyon) Newman, he graduated Hugh C. Williams High School, Canton in 1949, he later graduated from Wanakena Ranger School in 1951. On October 29, 1955, he married Joan Ellen Jordan at St. Mary’s Church in Canton with Rev. Fr. Albert Salmon as celebrant. Jack’s work history included Kraft Food Co. in both Canton and Watertown and DJ Woods Lumber Co., Canton which he later purchased and founded J.K. Newman Lumber Co. which he owned and operated until 1972. Mr. Newman also constructed many houses in St. Lawrence County and developed Fairlane Drive housing development in Canton. He was a member of a number of organizations including the Canton Lions Club; Canton VFW Post 1231 Auxiliary; St. Lawrence Golf and Country Club; the Stillwater Club, which he joined in 1967 and served as guide, custodian, director, as well as, Vice-President and President; Canton United Methodist Church; Town of Canton Board of Assessment Review; Town of Canton Republican Committee, Canton Club, Canton Sportsman’s Club and the Evergreen Cemetery Board of Directors. In 1978, Jack suffered his first heart attack and another in 1991. On May 17, 1992, he received a Heart Transplant. Jack was instrumental in organizing and coordinating golf tournaments for the American Heart Assoc, raising approximately 250,000 dollars over the past 17 years. Condolences may be sent online to www.lawrencefuneralhome.org

Frank W. Harmer, 67, 179 Pink School Road, Canton, died on August 11, 2008 at Canton Potsdam Hospital. The funeral will be August 7, 2008 at 11:00 AM, at the Lawrence Funeral Home.

The Funeral for Franklin W. “Frank” Harmer, 67, 179 Pink School Road, will be Thursday, August 14, 2008 at 11:00 at the Lawrence Funeral Home in Canton, with Rev. Mother Evette Austin, pastor, Grace Episcopal Church, officiating. Burial will follow in Hermon Cemetery. Calling hours will be Wednesday afternoon and evening from 4-8 at the Lawrence Funeral Home, where the American Legion Post #74 of Potsdam will hold a service at 7:45pm. Mr. Harmer died Monday August 11, 2008 at the Canton-Potsdam Hospital where he had been admitted earlier in the day. If friends desire contributions may be made to the Pyrites Fire Department, P.O. Box 114, Pyrites, 13677, or to the Hospice of St. Lawrence Valley, 6805 USH 11, Potsdam, 13676. Friends may send condolences online to www.lawrencefuneralhome.org Surviving are his wife Sheila, one daughter, Frances Virginia “Franny” , Pyrites two grandchildren; Alyssa and Brett, Pyrites, one sister, Coral M. Gotham, and her husband, Robert E., Canton, one brother, David T. Harmer, Potsdam, and several nieces and nephews. Born in Ogdensburg, August 28, 1940, he was the son of Thomas John and Frances Virginia James Harmer. He left Canton High School in his senior year to join the United States Army. While a member of the Military Police on the Mexican Border, he received his GED Diploma. On September 24, 1982 he married Sheila May Bigelow in the Town of Clare, with the Justice of the Peace, officiating. From 1961 until 1976 when he sold it, Mr. Harmer owned and operated Artco Ambulance Service in Flatbush, Brooklyn, NY. Upon returning to the Pyrites-Canton area in 1977, he ran his own trash removal business until he sold it to Waste Stream in 1996. However he continued to run Frank’s Bottle and Can Redemption business that Mr. Harmer had established in 1983. Mr. Harmer was an avid volunteer, having served as Chief of the Pyrites Fire Department for many years and a member and past President of the St. Lawrence County Fire Police. He was a member of the American Legion Post #74 in Potsda. Mr. Harmer was an enthusiastic member of the Friends of St. Lawrence Hockey, where attended all the Men’s and Women’s home hockey games. He also enjoyed the New York Yankees baseball games.

Roger Y. Yelle, 60, 177 Fulton Road, Lisbon, died on August 1, 2008 at Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center in Orgdensburg. The funeral will be August 4, 2008 at 1:15 PM, at the First Baptist Church, Canton .

The Funeral for Roger Y. Yelle, 60, 177 Fulton Road, Lisbon, will be Monday August 4, 2008 at 1:15 at the First Baptist Church in Canton, with Rev. Philip Caruso, pastor of the New Life Assembly of God Church, Ogdensburg, officiating. Burial will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Canton. Mr. Yelle died Friday August 1, 2008 at Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center in Ogdensburg after a short illness (cancer). Friends may call Monday morning and afternoon from 10:00-1:00 at the Lawrence Funeral Home in Canton. Condolences may be sent online to www.LawrenceFuneralHome.org and contributions may be made to the Gideons International, c/o 24 Farmer Street, Canton, 13617. Surviving are his mother, Marie-Berthe, Gloucester, Ontario, three daughters and three sons-in-law, Marianne West and her husband Todd, Norfolk, Va., Katharine Johnson and her husband, Lee, Manahawkin, New Jersey, Joanne Nigro and her husband, George, Wawarsing, New York, one son; Ronald Yelle and his fiancé Elvie Yerdon, Canton, four brothers and three sisters-in-law; Gaetan and his wife Holly, Fort Covington, Robert and his wife Francoise, Kirkland, Montreal, PQ, Norman and his wife Joanne, Rockland, Ontario, Richard, also of Rockland, Ontario, two sisters and two brothers-in-law, Denise Mainville, and her husband, Jacques, Kanata, Ontario, Suzanne Labre, and her husband, Benoit, Gloucester, Ontario, six grandchildren; Kayla, Kaitlin, Zachary West, Norfolk, Va., Jessica and Katie Johnson, Manahawkin, New Jersey, and Carmine Nigro, Wawarsing, and four (4) nieces and seven (7) nephews. In addition to his father he was predeceased by one sister Diane. Born on October 21, 1947 in LeFaivre, Ontario, Canada, a son of Henri and Marie-Berthe (Cyr) Yelle, he graduated from Brushton-Moira Central School in 1965. On July 15, 1967 he married Ruth Greenwood in St. Mary’s Church in Brushton. She died on November 7, 1975. On May 22, 1982, he married Valarie Hallett. The marriage ended in divorce. From 1971-1999, Mr. Yelle and his family ran a dairy farm, Yelle Acres on State Highway 68, Rensselaer Falls. Then in 2005, he went to work at the New York State Department of Corrections as a farmer at the Eastern Correctional Facility in Napnoch, before transferring to the Gouverneur Correctional Facility in 2008 as a mail clerk. For a short time, he was a licensed realtor. Having taken courses through Berea College in Ohio, he became an ordained minister. Mr. Yelle was very active in the New Life Assembly of God Church in Ogdensburg and served as an Elder, in addition to being the Area Commander for the Royal Rangers youth group for the Church. Mr. Yelle played hockey for the Ogdensburg Old-Timers until the late 1980’s.

John F. Rogers, 57, West Street, Canton, died on July 28, 2008 near the Hannawa Falls Dam in the Town of Pierrepont. The funeral will be August 1, 2008 at 7:15 PM, at the Lawrence Funeral Home.

John F. Rogers, 57, of 10 West Street, died Monday, July 28, 2008 in Hannawa Falls, as a result of an ultra-lite accident. Calling hours will be held Friday, August 1, 2008 from 5-7 PM with a Memorial Tribute at 7:15 PM at the Lawrence Funeral Home, Canton. The Rev. James M. Brand, Pastor of Canton United Methodist Church, officiating. Burial will held at the convenience of the family. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Hannawa Falls Fire Department, 141 W. Parishville Road, Potsdam, Ny 13676 or the Potsdam Fire and Rescue, P.O. Box 756, Potsdam, NY 13676. Surviving are his son, Peter J. Rogers of Lake Placid, NY; his mother, Ella M. Rogers, Canton; and two brothers, Thomas Rogers of Elgin, IL and William Rogers and wife Rebecca of Hannawa Falls. He will also be remembered by his many friends and work associates. Born August 26, 1950 in Massena, NY a son of Ella Michaelis Rogers of Canton and the late William E. Rogers, he graduated Colton-Pierrepont High School in 1968 and later from Potsdam State in 1972 with a Bachelor’s degree in Geology. Mr. Rogers was married to Gail Alford Rogers and later to Sandra Funkhouser. Both marriages ended in Friendship. Prior to securing his position as a Department of Conservation Officer, Mr. Roger’s strong work ethic allowed him to work in various jobs including, the mines in the Gouverneur area as well as, being a driver’s education teacher and school bus driver in Potsdam. For a short time he owned a “weed harvesting boat” on Black Lake and would remove the thick weed beds from the shoreline of area cottages. When possible he enjoyed hunting and fishing, boating and snowmobiling. He was known to be a good scout for his family during regular and ice-fishing seasons, as well as a good story teller. Being a “free spirit” and having a sense of adventure eventually led John to his passion of small air-craft and ultra-lights. At one time he had three “Kit planes” an “Osprey” and a “Bi-Plane.”

Wallace BUD Breckenridge, 80, 424 River Road, Heuvelton, died on May 22, 2008 at Canton Potsdam Hospital. The funeral will be Sunday, August 10, 2008 at 12:30 PM, at the St. Raphaels Church in Heuvelton.

Wallace M. “Bud” Breckenridge, 80, of 424 River Road, Heuvelton died Thursday May 22, 2008 at Canton Potsdam Hospital. A Memorial Service will be held Sunday, August 10, 2008 at 12:30 PM at St. Raphael’s Church in Heuvelton with Rev. Fr. Jay Seymour, Pastor, officiating. Burial will be in the Hillside Cemetery in Heuvelton. Arrangements are with the Lawrence Funeral Home in Canton. If friends so desire contributions may be made to Hospice and Palliative Care of St. Lawrence Valley Inc. 6805 U S Highway, Potsdam, New York 13676 or SPCA Ogdensburg State Highway 68, Ogdensburg New York 13669. Surviving are his wife, Lois, Heuvelton, one son and daughter in law James E. and Karen Breckenridge, Salem, Oregon; a daughter Jamie Breckenridge, Germantown, MD; a sister Mary Brogi, Annapolis, MD; one granddaughter Sierra L. Breckenridge; and a grandson Riley J. Salem Oregon; four nieces and one nephew and several cousins. Mr. Breckenridge was predeceased by two brothers William and James. Born on August 10, 1927, in Gouverneur, New York, the son of Wallace and Effie Phalon Breckenridge he attended area schools and received his GED from the State University of New York at Potsdam in 1948. Mr. Breckenridge married Lois Evelyn Walker May 10, 1952 at St. James Church in Gouverneur by Monsignor James T. Lyng. Mr. Breckenridge enlisted in the U S Navy on Oct. 6, 1944. He was awarded the Victory Medal, American Theater Medal and the Asiatic Pacific Medal. He was Honorably Discharged July 26, 1946 with the rank of Seaman First Class. After returning from the US Navy, he returned to Aileo Cheese in Heuvelton, working for six months. Mr. Breckenridge then began his career with the US Postal Service retiring in August of 1982 after serving 37 ½ years. During his postal career, Mr. Breckenridge worked at the Heuvelton Post Office until 1968 and he then transferred to a position as a Rural Letter Carrier in both Heuvelton and Ogdensburg. He was a member of the St. Lawrence Wood Carvers of Brockville, Ontario, Canada, where he entered bird carvings at the Ward World Competition and Conference Wildlife Carving Show, where he won at least once every year for 17 consecutive years. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus at St. Raphael’s Church in Heuvelton, the Disabled American Veterans of Potsdam and the American Legion in Ogdensburg. He also was a past member of the French Lake Outing Club in South Colton.

Ardis Collier Brown, 87, 5707 County Route 27, Canton, died on July 11, 2008 at Canton Potsdam Hospital. The funeral will be a date to be announced, at the Douglas, Georgia.

Ardis Collier Brown, 87, of United Helpers Nursing Home, Canton and formerly of Coffee County, Georgia, died Friday, July 11, 2008 at Canton-Potsdam Hospital. A memorial service will be held in Douglas, GA at a date to be announced. Arrangements are being handled by the Lawrence Funeral Home, Canton. Surviving are three nephews, Dan and Martha Byrd of Hawkinsville, GA, David Byrd of Cornelia and Athens, GA and Royce Byrd of Marietta, GA; one niece Dine Kennedy and her husband Joe of Canton; three great nephews; one great niece and one great-great nephew. She was pre-deceased by two sisters, Rosa Dixon and Mary Byrd, as well as, five half brothers and sisters. Born February 21, 1921 in Coffee County County, GA daughter of H.F. Brown and Rosa (Collier) Brown she graduated South Georgia College where she received her Teaching Degree. Miss Brown taught for 40 years at area schools in Coffee County, GA, including Adele and Waycross. She last taught at Ambrose School where she was affectionately known as “Miss A. Brown.” During WWII she worked for the GAO (General Accounting Office) in Washington, D.C. Miss Brown enjoyed working in her yard and was a lover of cats. Prior to being a resident of United Helpers Nursing Home in Canton she was a resident of College Avenue and Summers Landing in GA. Condolences may be sent online to www.lawrencefuneralhome.org

Evelyn N. Dexter, 85, formerly of Baldwinsville, NY, died on July 10, 2008 at United Helpers Canton Nursing Home. The funeral will be Monday, July 14, 2008 at 2:15 PM, at the Lawrence Funeral Home.

Evelyn N. Dexter, 85, formerly of Baldwinsville, NY died Thursday, July 10, 2008 at United Helpers Canton Nursing Home, where she was a resident since February 1, 2007. A Memorial service will be held on Monday, July 14, 2008 at 2:15 PM at the Lawrence Funeral Home, Canton. Calling hours will also be Monday from 1:00 to 2:00 PM at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Riverview Cemetery at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice and Palliative Care of the St. Lawrence Valley, 6805 US Highway 11, Potsdam, NY 13676. Surviving are two step-daughters, Bonnie Dexter and Collien Harney and husband Ralph all of Baldwinsville, NY; five nieces and seven nephews and several great nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by four brothers, Lee, George, William and Everett McCollum and five sisters, Georgia Harrington, Winnie Coffey, Irene Reed, Mayfred Reed and Vera Reed. Born May 8, 1923 in Russell, NY a daughter of George and Minnie I. (Hull) McCollum she graduated from Knox Memorial School in Russell. On May 23, 1957 she married Leonard B. Washburn in Reno, Nevada. The couple moved to Syracuse. The marriage ended in divorce in 1973. She later married John D. Dexter on August 15, 1976 in Wanakena, NY. The couple moved to Baldwinsville, NY, where she lived until 2007. Mr. Dexter died December 19, 1987. While working she was a waitress at the Swiss Chalet in Baldwinsville, she also enjoyed playing cards, especially “Scat” and also BINGO and reading.

Kenneth H. Brundage, 97, formerly of 35 State Street, Canton, died on July 3, 2008 at Vandine Nursing Home in Syracuse. The funeral will be July 5, 2008 at 12 Noon, at the Lawrence Funeral Home.

Kenneth H. “Pat” Brundage, 97, formerly of 35 State Street, Canton died Thursday, July 3, 2008 at Vandine Nursing Home in Syracuse. Funeral was Saturday, July 5, 2008 at 12 Noon at the Lawrence Funeral Home, Canton. Calling hours will be held one hour prior to services. Burial will be in the Fairview Cemetery, Canton. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Canton United Methodist Church Memorial Fund, 41 Court Street, 13617 or to the Canton Fire and Rescue, 77 Riverside Drive, 13617. Surviving are three sons, Richard K. and wife Margaret of Nevada, Stephen L. and wife Bren of Oakton, Virginia and David R. and wife Patty of Camillus, NY; and a step-son, Robert R. Snyder of Avon, CO; eight grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. Born June 9, 1911, in Degrasse, NY son of the late Perley J. and Adda (Clintsman) Brundage he graduated Canton High School in 1930 and later from St. Lawrence University in 1934. On February 5, 1934 he married Jessie L. Snyder at the Methodist Church Parsonage in Canton. Jessie died March 23, 1969. He later married Evelyn McCormick Snyder on March 20, 1971 at the Methodist Church in Louisville. Evelyn died September 18, 1988. Mr. Brundage was a veteran of the US Army Medical Corp serving from March 1945 to July 1946. He was employed as a case worker for the St. Lawrence County Dept. of Social Services from 1934-1945, the St. Lawrence National Bank in 1946 and retired as Assistant Postmaster for the US Postal Service from 1946-1975. Mr. Brundage was a member of the National Assoc. of Retired Federal Employees, American Postal Union, American Assoc of Retired Persons and the Canton United Methodist Church, where he was an usher and treasurer. Some of interests included stamp collecting and caring for his flower and vegetable gardens.

Bette L. Mayhew, 89, Sun City, AZ, died on January 10, 2008 at her home in Arizona. The funeral will be July 5, 2008 at 11:00 AM, at the Trinity Chapel in Morley.

Bette Limpert Mayhew, 89, formerly of Canton, died January 10, 2008 in Sun City, AZ. A Memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 5, 2008 at 11:00 AM at Trinity Chapel in Morley with Rev. Mother Evette Austin and Rev. Curtis Denney co-officiating. Burial will be in Trinity Chapel Cemetery, Morley. In lieu of flowers, please send contributions in Bette’s name to the Employee Appreciation Fund of Encore Senior Village at Peoria, 9045 W Athens St, Peoria, AZ 85382, attention: Leah; St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church (address above); Hospice Family Care Inpatient Unit, 9045 W Athens St, Bldg 1, Peoria, AZ 85382, attention: Nonie or Morley Trinity Chapel, c/o Grace Episcopal Church Mrs. Mayhew was born February 16, 1918 in Ilion, NY, to Mathilde E. (Thaule) and Frederick L. Limpert and died January 10, 2008 in Sun City, AZ. She grew up in Ilion, graduating from Ilion High School in 1936. She attended Cornell University in Ithaca, NY where she became a member of Psi Branch of the Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority, graduating with a BS in 1940; she was also a member of mortarboard, an academic honorary society. She was an avid alumna her entire life, returning to the campus for her 65th reunion and serving in numerous ways over the decades. After graduating she became a Home Demonstration Agent with St. Lawrence County, traveling throughout the county assisting many of the families on farms with a variety of tasks. She and Karl M. Mayhew Jr. married on March 23, 1946 and lived in Canton, NY, about 40 years. Bette became Town Historian, involved in 4-H, worked tirelessly for the St. Lawrence Figure Skating Club from the mid 50s through the early 70s, was active in Grace Episcopal Church, the American Association of University Women (AAUW), and Canton Garden Club. Over the years she hosted foreign exchange students and visitors to St. Lawrence University. Bette returned to school in the mid 1960s to complete her teaching degree and then taught Home Economics in the Madrid-Waddington School District until retiring in 1979. She spent summers in Canton and winters in Sun City until 2001. She was very active in Sun City as a long-time member of St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church, local president for AAUW and Kappa, a lawn bowler, a traveler within AZ and to nearby states. She also enjoyed trips across the USA, to Mexico, Europe, South America and Thailand. Since June 12, 2004, she’s been a beloved resident of Encore Senior Village at Peoria, a Specialized Alzheimer’s Care Community. Bette is preceded in death by her husband Karl Mayhew Jr. and her brother Fred (Fritz) Limpert. She is survived by her children: Stella Ardire and significant other Dave Renn of Tolleson, AZ; Beth Mayhew of Sun City, AZ; James and daughter-in-law Sharon Mayhew of Vancouver, WA; and Karl Mayhew III of Ogdensburg, NY; her granddaughters: Meredith and grandson-in-law Carl Poggi-Jenkins of Flagstaff, AZ; Amanda Mayhew of Highlands Ranch, CO; and Grace Mayhew of Peru, NY; her great-grandson Alden Rhys Poggi-Jenkins of Flagstaff, AZ; cousins, brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews.

Frances E. McCready Perry LaRock, 91, United Helpers Nursing Home, Ogdensburg, died on June 1, 2008 at United Helpers in Ogdensburg. The funeral will be July 3, 2008 at 10:30 AM, at the Morley Cemetery.

Frances E. McCready Perry LaRock, 91, formerly of Canton, died June 1, 2008 at United Helpers Nursing Home in Ogdensburg. Graveside services and burial will be in the Morley Cemetery on Thursday, July 3, 2008, at 10:30 AM with the Rev. James M. Brand officiating. There will be no calling hours at the funeral home. Lawrence Funeral Home, Canton is handling arrangements. Condolences may be sent online to www.lawrencefuneralhome.org Those desiring may send memorial contributions to the Alzheimer’s Assoc., Northern Regional Office, 120 Washington Street, Suite 419, Watertown, NY 13601. Surviving are her son, Joel Perry of Morley, two granddaughters, Valerie Camp of Mexico, NY and Shelly Fragale of Webster, NY; four great-grandchildren, Nate Camp, Jacob Springer, Emily and Joey Fragale; two nieces, Jean Harper of Florida and Lisbon and Noel Starck of Sebastian, FL; she was pre-deceased by two sisters, Ethel Scott and Vaughn Todd. Born to Anna and Aaron McCready on March 30, 1917 she graduated Lisbon School and later from Ogdensburg Business School. She was employed as a Nurse for the St. Lawrence County Home in Canton for many years. On April 12, 1936 she married William Perry who died in 1957. In December 1959 she married Walter LaRock who died in 1990. Mrs. La Rock had moved to Florida in the1970’s before returning to Canton in 2004 where she resided at the Spicer Adult Home and eventually United Helpers. She enjoyed BINGO, oil painting and doing seamstress work for others.

Baby Sophia Grace Dana, 0, West Lynde Street, Watertown, died on June 21, 2008 at Samaritan Medical Center in Watertown. The funeral will be June 26, 2008 at 2:30 PM, at the Crary Mills Cemetery.

Sophia Grace Dana, infant daughter of Gregory Richard Dana and Kamie Eileen Tupper Dana, died Saturday, June 21, 2008 at Samaritan Medical Center, Watertown after birth complications. Graveside services and burial will be in the Crary Mills Cemetery, Langdon Corners, Canton on Thursday, June 26, 2008 at 2:30 PM with Rev. Stan Gillcash officiating. There will be no calling hours at the funeral home. Arrangements are with the Lawrence Funeral Home, Canton. Those desiring may send memorial contributions to the NICU at Samaritan Medical Ctr., 830 Washington Street, Watertown, NY 13601. Condolences may be sent online to www.lawrencefuneralhome.org In addition to her parents, she is survived by her twin sister, Natalie Jean Dana; paternal grandparents, Ronald and Esther Dana of Russell; maternal grandparents, Fred Tupper of Canton and Keitha and Dennis Briggs of Russell; paternal great-grandparents, Betty Dana of DeKalb and Richard and Jean Dent of Russell; maternal great-grandparents, Patricia Tupper of Pierrepont and George and Gloria Ladison and numerous aunts and uncles.

Helen Maffettone, 91, Congress Street, Port Richey, Florida, died on Sunday, June 15, 2008 at her home in Florida. The funeral will be June 20, 2008 at 10:00 AM, at the St. Marys Catholic Church, Canton.

Helen A. Maffettone, 91, of Congress Street, formerly of 42 Riverside Drive, Canton, died peacefully at her home, on Sunday, June 15, 2008. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Friday, June 20, 2008 at 10:00 AM at St. Mary’s Church, Canton with the Rev. Fr. Timothy G. Canaan, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery. There will be no calling hours at the funeral home. Arrangements are with the Lawrence Funeral Home, Canton. Memorial contributions may be made to Hernando-Pasco Hospice, Donations Department, 12107 Majestic Blvd., Hudson, FL 34667. Condolences may be sent online to www.lawrencefuneralhome.org Surviving are her three children, Andrea Till of Colorado, Dennis A. and wife Joyce, New York City and Russell A. and wife Linda, Old Bridge, New Jersey; two grandchildren, Veronica and George Till, . She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by one sister, Rose Yauel and four brothers, Robert, Joseph, Alphonse and Aniello Salerno. Born November 17, 1916, in Brooklyn, NY, she was the daughter of Umberto Salerno and Anna Seggese Salerno, she graduated Lincoln High School in Brooklyn and later attended college for a year. On January 19, 1947 she married Anthony “Tony” Maffettone in Brooklyn. Mr. Maffettone died July 26, 1987. Mrs. Maffettone was a legal secretary and worked in a real estate and law office. From the 1960’s until she retired in 1977, she worked as a Benefit Authorizer for the Social Security Administration. The couple moved to Canton in 1974. Mrs. Maffettone moved to Florida after her husband’s death.

Carolyn Lee Searles White, 64, 231 State Street Road, Canton, died on June 16, 2008 at Canton Potsdam Hospital. The funeral will be June 20, 2008 at 2:45 PM, at the Mt. Alone Cemetery in Kendrew.

Carolyn White, 64, of 231 State Street Road, died Monday, June 16, 2008 at Canton-Potsdam Hospital from complications of pneumonia. Graveside services and burial will be Friday, June 20, 2008 at 2:45PM in Mt. Alone Cemetery, Kendrew. The Rev. Mother Evette Austin, Pastor of Grace Episcopal Church, Canton will officiate. Calling hours will be Friday from 12 noon to 2:00 PM at the Lawrence Funeral Home, Canton. Memorial contributions may be made to Grace Episcopal Church, 9 E. Main Street, Canton, NY 13617 attn: Restoration Fund Condolences may be sent online to www.lawrencefuneralhome.org Surviving are her husband, Douglas J. White of Canton; a daughter, Kimberly Rawson and her husband Colin of Newton Falls; a son, Eric White and wife Lindsay of Canton; step-daughter, Lisa Wright of Lisbon; four grandchildren, Orion Ayers, Altreau Rawson, Cooper White and Zachary Wright; two sisters, Edith Monica of Sandy Creek, NY and Sara S. Caskinette of Norfolk, NY; five brothers, William F. of Winthrop, Harry B. of Waddington, Robert M. of Brasher Falls, David K. of Norfolk and Thomas G. of Black Canyon City, AZ. She was predeceased by three brothers, Royal G., James W. and Linden L., Sr. and two sisters, Shirley A. Parker and Kathryn L. Whitman. Born August 11, 1943, in Brookdale, NY daughter of the late Royal J. Searles and Leila D. Morrow Searles, she graduated Norwood-Norfolk High School in 1963. She later attended nursing school in Ogdensburg. On February 14, 1970, she married Douglas J. White in North Lawrence, by the Justice of the Peace. Mrs. White was caretaker for her disabled husband. She also enjoyed helping at Kosman’s Auction on Thursday’s. She also enjoyed bullhead fishing in Rensselear Falls, trout fishing at Lower Flat Rock, Malone and exploring the internet with her computer. Most of all she enjoyed caring for her grandchildren.

Roy ZEKE Blackmer, 72, Coldbrook Road, Colton, died on June 15, 2008 at his home. The funeral will be , at the the convenience of the family.

Funeral services and calling hours for Roy J. “Zeke” Blackmer, 72, 920 Coldbrook Road, will be held at the convenience of the family. Burial will be in Beech Plains Cemetery. Mr. Blackmer died Sunday afternoon at his home. Condolences may be sent online to www.lawrencefuneralhome.org Surviving are his wife Kay, one son and one daughter-in-law, Lonnie R. and his wife, Rebecca, Colton, one daughter, Shelby, and her companion, David Ashlaw, Canton, and five grandchildren. One brother Paul died on December 14, 1992. Born in the town of Clare on July 5, 1935, he was a son of Roy David and Mabel Rebecca Fountain Blackmer. He attended Clare Rural School. On June 2, 1975, he married Kay Phillips in the town of Pierrepont, with then Town Justice William Brewer, officiating. Mr. Blackmer from the age of 16, worked in the Western Adirondacks logging and operating heavy equipment. His last job was working Santamore Logging of Malone. At one time Mr. Blackmer was an avid snowmobiler and also enjoyed hunting especially with his friends Bud Tupper and Tony Leonard at the Gulf Brook Club.

Arloween Taylor Todd, 85, Longpine Lane, St. Cloud, FL, died on June 10, 2008 at her home in Florida. The funeral will be Sunday, June 15, 2008 at 1:00 PM, at the Canton United Methodist Church.

Arloween Taylor Todd, 85, died peacefully at home in St. Cloud Florida with her family at her side. Born in Pierrepont, NY on 10/13/22 and married Francis Todd on 1/6/43. They lived in the Canton area for 32 years and then moved to Florida in 1975. She graduated Canton High School in 1940. She is survived by her husband Francis of St. Cloud Florida, 7 sons, Keith and wife Rita of Lyons Falls NY; Alan and wife Suzanne of Ogdensburg NY; Lynn of St. Cloud Florida; Neil and wife Peggy of St. Cloud Fl; Paul of Sharon Springs NY; Mark of Sunderland Maryland; Evan of Kissimmee Fl, and 1 sister, Mildred Howard of Waitsfield VT, 13 grandchildren, and 14 great-grandchildren. She was pre-deceased by 1 son, Dahl in 1966, 3 brothers, Len; Kenneth; Orrin, and 1 sister Hazel Tupper; one sister-in-law Connie Taylor of Canton, NY. Mrs. Todd sold Avon products and Sarah Coventry Jewelery in the Canton area and later in Florida. Shealso worked in a furniture store for her son Evan in Florida and worked at Nisiner’s in Haines City, Florida. Arloween enjoyed square dancing, bowling, and raising her children. Her house was always a gathering place for her children’s friends and bustling with activity. Condolences may be sent online to www.lawrencefuneralhome.org

Lloyd E. Moore , 81, 2522 County Route 27, Clare, died on June 6, 2008 at Canton-Potsdam Hospital. The funeral will be June 10, 2008at 11:00 AM, at the Moore Field Airport in Clare.

The Funeral for Lloyd E. Moore,81, 2522 County Route 27, will be Tuesday morning at 11:00 at Moore’s Field Airport, County Route 27, town of Clare, with Rev. Robert Philips, pastor, Ellenburg Depot Wesleyan Church and Rev. William Huckle. Burial will follow in Pleasant View Cemetery in Degrasse, where there will be a “fly-by” of general aviation aircraft, led by Mr. Moore’s Cessna Skylane flown by Wayne Lincoln his nephew, in the fallen pilot position. Mr. Moore died Friday evening at Canton-Potsdam Hospital, where he had been admitted earlier in the day. Calling hours will be Monday afternoon and evening 4-8 at the Lawrence Funeral Home in Canton. The Stillwater Club will meet at the funeral home at 7:30 on Monday evening. If friends desire contributions may be made to the Massena Chapter of the EAA (Experimental Aircraft Association) #500, Kirk Sandvoss, Treasurer, 464 CR 40, Massena, 13662, or the St. Lawrence County Public Health Department, c/o St. Lawrence County Treasurer, 48 Court Street, Canton, 13617. Friends may send condolences online to www.lawrencefuneralhome.org Surviving Mr. Moore are his wife Kathryn “Kay”, his step-mother Mercy Moore Spellacy, Pierrepont, three daughters and three sons-in-law: Carlene Dowling and her husband, Edwin “Ed”, Oswegatchie, Ronda te’Riele and her husband Gerard “Gerry”, Canton, Brenda Lee Emerson and her husband, Chad, Potsdam, three sons and on daughter-in-law; Wallace “Wally” E. and his companion, Cynthia Bullock, Hermon, Cory E. and his companion, Robin Selleck, Canton, Giles A. and his wife Robin Moore, Hermon, six sisters and four brothers-in-law, Leota Lincoln and her husband Harley, Maxine Ricalton and her husband, Robert, Dawn Atkinson and her husband, Gary, all of Canton, Barbara Curran and her husband Jed, Rochester, June Chapin, Edwards, Virginia “Ginny” Moore, Baldwinsville, twenty-three (23) grandchildren, nine (9) great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Predeceasing Mr. Moore are a brother Reginald “Reggie” who died in 1950 and a great grandson Kristopher who died in February 26, 2004. Born in the town of Pierrepont on April 11, 1927, he was the son of Howard Strang and Catherine Beatrice Chase Moore. He graduated from Colton High School in 1942. On April 28, 1957, he married Kathryn “Kay” May Wallace at the Lutheran Church in Watertown. Mr. Moore was honorably discharged from the United States Army on September 8, 1952 after being inducted on September 8, 1950. From 1947 until 1950, he worked for the St. Lawrence County Highway Department, by contracting his truck to the county and as a grader operator and grader forman. From the Autumn of 1952 until 1991, Mr. Moore worked at the Newton Falls Paper Mill. In 1991 Mr. Moore then Millwright Superintendent was forced to retire, due to a stroke. It was also at that time he was no longer able to pass the FAA flight physical medical examination for the Private Pilot license he earned in 1964. In 1964 he bought land in the town of Clare on County Route 27 to erect his airport for his first airplane, a Stinson 108. His longtime friend Kenneth Giffin helped build the facility. The airport evolved into a landmark that is well known today as Moore’s Field, affectionately called “Clare International Airport” by many locals and pilots alike. The FAA has recognized the field for over 3 decades as identifier 1E8. The airport has been used by the US Army and general aviation flight instructors for training night helicopter training missions and landing on grass strips. It has also been used to recover injured individuals in the remote sections of the Western Adirondacks. The airport is home to some 10-12 general aviation airplanes owned by people from Russell, Edwards, Star Lake, Canton, Potsdam and Ogdensburg and of course Mr. Moore’s Cessna Skylane a plane he purchased in 1970. For several years, Mr. Moore would host a “fly-in” barbeque which would be attended by many non Moore’s Field based airplanes and over 150 people, many of them constituents of his Legislative District. Mr. Moore enjoyed taking aerial photographs of his constituents’ homes and property. Mr. Moore became Town Justice of Clare in 1961 and also served as town councilman until in 1968, he became town supervisor. He served on the Board of Supervisors until 1973. He was then elected to the Board of Legislators, where he served through 2006. He was Chairman of the St. Lawrence County Board of Legislators when the decision to expand the County Courthouse was made. Mr. Moore was Chairman of the CDP Board at the time the building was built on Commerce Lane and Chairman of the 911 committee at the time the Sheriffs Department, the New York State Police and the Civil Defense Departments were combined the same building. Having served on many Boards he was a member and the current chairman of the Adirondack Park Local Government Review Board, chairman of the Town of Clare Republican Committee served on the Environmental Council, the County Co-Operative Extension, the Forest Practice Board, the Regional Forest Practice Board the Open Space Committee and the St. Lawrence County Traffic Safety Board and was a member of the St. Lawrence County Public and Private Land Recreation Advisory Board. An avid hunter, he was a Life Honorary Member of the Stillwater Club of Canton, where he also served a Watchman for many years. Also for many years, he hosted the St. Lawrence County Board of Legislators annual summer picnic at the North Branch of the Stillwater Club.

Edward F. Dalton, 81, 30 Sullivan Drive, Canton, died on May 22, 2008 at St. Josephs Hospital in Syracuse. The funeral will be May 27, 2008 at 10:00 am, at the St. Marys Church, Canton with Rev. Timothy Canaan, Pastor, officiating.

Burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery. Calling hours will be Monday afternoon and evening from 3-7 at the Lawrence Funeral Home in Canton, where the Canton Fire Department will meet at 7:00 Monday evening. If friends desire contributions may be made to the Restoration Fund of St. Mary’s Church, 66 Court Street, Canton, 13617 or to the Canton Fire Department, 77 Riverside Drive, Canton, 13617. Condolences may be sent online to www.lawrencefuneralhome.org Surviving are his wife Ann “Pat”, two sons and two daughters-in-law: Michael E. and his wife Joyce Dalton, Canton, Thomas J. and his wife Debra, Schenectady; two daughters and two sons-in-law, Maureen A. Blake and her husband Thomas, Lake Ridge, Va., Theresa A. Miesch and her husband Robert, Baldwinsville, ten grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Predeceasing Mr. Dalton are two brothers Thomas W. and Robert J. Dalton. Born on March 26, 1927 in Buffalo, he was the son of Thomas William and Ella Powers Dalton and graduated from Canisius High School in 1945. Upon high school graduation, he enlisted to the U.S. Navy as a Seaman First Class and fought in World War II. He was honorably discharged in 1946 after receiving the Victory Medal, the American Theater Medal and the Asiatic Pacific Medal. After his service, he then graduated from Canisius College in Buffalo, in 1951, where he earned a Bachelor of Business Administration. On October 15, 1955, he married Ann Patricia Hurley in St. Joseph’s Church in Green Island, New York. The couple lived in Syracuse for 35 years, before moving to Canton in 2003. After College, Mr. Dalton received a job offer with the FBI, but declined after taking a different position with New York Telephone. A mid-level manager, Mr. Dalton worked on many assignments throughout New York State, for New York Telephone, AT&T and NYNEX. He worked in several departments Commercial, Traffic, and Human Resources, before retiring from the phone companies in May of 1990. Mr. Dalton then worked for ten years as an Admission Counselor at Albany College of Pharmacy. Mr. Dalton was the Past President and lifetime member of the Syracuse Chapter of the Telephone Pioneers and he was an active and auxiliary member of the Legion of Mary. A man of many interests, the one he was most proud of was as a runner. Prior to the 1984 Summer Olympics held in Los Angles, while the Torch was being carried across the United States, he carried the Olympic Torch into Central Park in New York City.

Wallace M. Breckenridge, 80, 424 River Road, Heuvelton, died on May 22, 2008 at Canton Potsdam Hospital. The funeral will be in August, at the a time to be announced.

Wallace M. “Bud” Breckenridge, 80, of 424 River Road, Heuvelton died Thursday May 22, 2008 at Canton Potsdam Hospital. A Memorial Service will be held at a time to be announced, there are no calling hours. Burial will be in the Hillside Cemetery in Heuvelton. Arrangements are with the Lawrence Funeral Home in Canton. Surviving are his wife, Lois, Heuvelton, one son and daughter in law James E. and Karen Breckenridge, Salem, Oregon; a daughter Jamie Breckenridge, Germantown, MD; a sister Mary Brogi, Annapolis, MD; one granddaughter Sierra L. Breckenridge; and a grandson Riley J. Salem Oregon; four nieces and one nephew and several cousins. Mr. Breckenridge was predeceased by two brothers William and James. Born on August 10, 1927, in Gouverneur, New York, the son of Wallace and Effie Phalon Breckenridge he attended area schools and received his GED from the State University of New York at Potsdam in 1948. Mr. Breckenridge married Lois Evelyn Walker May 10, 1952 at St. James Church in Gouverneur by Monsignor James T. Lyng. Mr. Breckenridge enlisted in the U S Navy on Oct. 6, 1944. He was awarded the Victory Medal, American Theater Medal and the Asiatic Pacific Medal. He was Honorably Discharged July 26, 1946 with the rank of Seaman First Class. After returning from the US Navy, he returned to Aileo Cheese in Heuvelton, working for six months. Mr. Breckenridge then began his career with the US Postal Service retiring in August of 1982 after serving 37 ½ years. During his postal career, Mr. Breckenridge worked at the Heuvelton Post Office until 1968 and he then transferred to a position as a Rural Letter Carrier in both Heuvelton and Ogdensburg. He was a member of the St. Lawrence Wood Carvers of Brockville, Ontario, Canada, where he entered bird carvings at the Ward World Competition and Conference Wildlife Carving Show, where he won at least once every year for 17 consecutive years. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus at St. Raphael’s Church in Heuvelton, the Disabled American Veterans of Potsdam and the American Legion in Ogdensburg. He also was a past member of the French Lake Outing Club in South Colton. If friends so desire contributions may be made to Hospice and Palliative Care of St. Lawrence Valley Inc. 6805 U S Highway, Potsdam, New York 13676 or SPCA Ogdensburg State Highway 68, Ogdensburg New York 13669. Condolences may be sent online to www.lawrencefuneralhome.org

Marvin H. Jackson, 78, O Neil Road, Massena, died on May 20, 2008 at the home of his nephew in Massena. The funeral will be May 23, 2008 at 2:15 PM, at the Lawrence Funeral Home.

Marvin H. “Uncle Sam” Jackson, 78, of O’Neil Road, formerly of Russell died May 20, 2008 at the home of his nephew under the care of his loving family and Hospice and Palliative Care. Calling hours will be held Friday, May 23, 2008 from 12 Noon to 2:00 PM at the Lawrence Funeral Home, Canton. The funeral will be held on Friday at 2:15 PM at the funeral home with Rev. William Hart, pastor of Seven Steeples, officiating. Burial will be in St. Hubert’s Cemetery in Star Lake, NY. Surviving are two sisters, Janet Davis of Morley and Ethel Rolfe of Canton and a brother Ellon Jackson of Morley; numerous nieces and nephews as well as great and great-great nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a brother Kenneth Jackson and two sisters Jane and Lorna Jackson. Born on May 16, 1930 in Oxbow, NY son of the late Walter Jackson and Hazel Aldridge Jackson he attended Oxbow area rural schools. Mr. Jackson most recently employed with ARC located in Hermon, NY. He enjoyed fishing, socializing with family and friends. He also enjoyed working in the woods with his father. Condolences may be sent online to www.lawrencefuneralhome.org

Harvey K. Pike, Jr., 71, United Helpers Ogdensburg Nursing Home, died on December 24, 2007 at United Helpers in Ogdensburg. The funeral will be May 23, 2008 at 2:00 PM, at the Fairview Cemetery.

Harvey K. Pike, Jr., 71, formerly of Route 68, Canton, died Monday, December 24, 2007 at the United Helpers Nursing Home in Ogdensburg, where he had been a resident since April of 2007. Surviving are two brothers, Ellis Pike of Canton and Gerald “Jerry” Pike of Crary Mills and one niece, Kathy Spaeth and husband and Dan and two nephews, Ricky and Robby Pike. There will be no public calling hours at the Lawrence Funeral Home. Military Graveside services will be in the Fairview Cemetery, Canton. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Born September 8, 1936 in Canton a son of Harvey K., Sr. and Beatrice Parks Pike, he graduated Canton High School, class of 1953. After graduation he enlisted in the US Air Force serving from 1953 to 1957. He was a Gunnery Mechanic on a B-36 serving over seas including the Phillipines. After his honorable discharge, he returned home and worked on the family farm on Route 68 outside of Canton from 1957 to 1981, when the farm was sold. Mr. Pike was a past member of the VFW, Potsdam and also of the Beham Hunt Club in South Colton with his father and brothers. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing and snowmobiling. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Lawrence Funeral Home, Canton. Condolences may be sent online to www.lawrencefuneralhome.org

John Wm. Shaw, 80, 99 Gorham Street, Canandaigua, NY, died on May 25, 2008 at his home in Canandaigua. The funeral will be May 28, 2008 at 3:00 PM, at the Lawrence Funeral Home.

Mr. John William Shaw, 80, of 99 Gorham Street, formerly of Canton, died Sunday, May 25, 2008 at his home. Funeral will be Wednesday May 21, 2008 at 3:00 PM at the Lawrence Funeral Home in Canton with Rev. William Hart, pastor of Seven Steeples officiating. Calling hours will be held Wednesday from 1:00 to 2:45 PM at the funeral home. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, Canton with military honors provided by the Edward C. Seymour Post 1231 VFW, Canton. Memorial contributions may be made to Edward C. Seymour Post 1231, VFW, Gouverneur Street, Canton, NY 13617. Surviving are his brother James W. and wife Louise Shaw of Canton; a sister Florence Crump of Potsdam and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a brother Cleo and two sisters Ruby Crump and Arvilla Van Dyke. Born December 14, 1927 in Plainfield, VT son of the late Silas Wright Shaw and Lola Elisabeth Livingston Shaw, he attended Canton area rural schools. He later joined the US Army in 1945. Mr. Shaw enjoyed riding his three wheel bicycle and taking bus trips. He was well known in Canandaigua as “the shuffler”, always carrying a deck of cards with him. Condolences may be sent online to www.lawrencefuneralhome.org

Henry and Macy Davis, , Gouverneur Street, Canton, died July 1, 2007 and March 22, 2008. The funeral will be May 17, 2008 at 11:00 AM, at the Canton United Methodist Church.

Memorial services for Mr. Henry Alvin Davis and Macy Elizabeth Davis, of Gouverneur Street, will be held on Saturday, May 17, 2008 at 11:00 AM at the Canton United Methodist Church with Pastor James M. Brand officiating. Burial will be in Union Cemetery, DeKalb Junction. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice and Palliative Care of the St. Lawrence Valley, 6805 US Highway 11, Potsdam, NY 13676. Lawrence Funeral Home, Canton is handling arrangements. Condolences may be sent online to www.lawrencefuneralhome.org Mr. Davis died July 1, 2007 at Canton-Potsdam Hospital and Mrs. Davis died March 22, 2008 at her home while under the care of Hospice and Palliative Care of the St. Lawrence Valley. Mr. Davis is survived by two brothers Luther Davis of Burke, WV and Lonnie Davis of Lorraine, Ohio; two sisters Daisy West of Boardman, Ohio and Marzee Singleton of Clarksburg, VA. Mrs. Davis is survived by one sister Ruth Poor of Rensselear Falls and one brother Raymond Mouthorp and his wife Mildred of Canton; both are survived by a numerous nieces and nephews and their families. The couple were married October 27, 1934 at the Parsonage of the Canton United Methodist Church with the Rev. Charles H. Carter as celebrant. The couple ran the greenhouse at the NY School of Agriculture ( SUNY Canton ) from 1933-1949. The couple also ran a hobby greenhouse at their home for over 60 years.

Eleanor Ruth LaSala, 82, Sykes Road, Canton, died on May 2, 2008 at Canton Potsdam Hospital. The funeral will be May 5, 2008 at 11:00 AM, at the St. Marys Church, Canton.

Eleanor R. LaSala, 82, of Sykes Road, died Friday, May 2, 2008 at Canton-Potsdam Hospital. A mass of Christian burial will be held on Monday, May 5, 2008 at 11:00 AM from St. Mary’s Church in Canton with Father Timothy G. Canaan as celebrant. Calling hours will be Sunday, May 4, 2008 from 2-4 and 6-8 pm at the Lawrence Funeral Home, Canton. Burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Canton. Memorial Contributions may be made to: American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718 or to St. Jude Shrine 512 W. Saratoga Street, Baltimore, MD 21201 Surviving are her three sons Ralph LaSala and wife Teresa of Potsdam, Lester LaSala and wife Lisa of Canton, George, Jr. of Canton; three daughters, Sally Smith and husband Terry of Canton, Eleanor Patricia LaSala of Canton and Dorothy Catherine LaSala of Canton; 11 grandchildren, Michael, Donald, Frankie, Timmy, Sean, Peter, Henry, Megan and Nicole LaSala and Krisy and T.J. Smith; 1 great-grandson, Jayson James Montgomery; one brother, Donald James Clapper and wife Arlene of Jupiter, FL and one sister Bertha Schultz and husband William. She was predeceased by a sister, Claire Cole and a grandson, John LaSala. Born December 6, 1925 in Brooklyn, NY daughter of the late Armsby Lester Clapper and Sally Agnes Lyden Clapper she graduated from High School in Brooklyn in 1943. On May 18, 1946 she married George LaSala, Sr. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church at the corner of 72nd and 73rd on 15th Avenue in Brooklyn, NY. Mr. LaSala died September 9, 2004. Mrs. LaSala worked at various places in Brooklyn including A&P Grocery, Ebinger’s Bakery, a Dr.’s Lab, as well as, tended bar at her father’s establishment and assisted running the “8 L’s Lunchoenette”. On December 6, 1972 the family moved to the Sykes Road farm in Canton. She later worked at Chaney Dining Hall at Canton College. She enjoyed tending the horses working in her vegetable gardens and canning, baking and cooking for her family. She was truly dedicated to her children and later her grandchildren. Condolences may be sent online to: www.lawrencefuneralhome.org

Jeanne May Sieg, 57, Bonno Road, Pierrepont, died on August 22, 2008 at her home. The funeral will be May 2, 2008 at 8:00 PM, at the Lawrence Funeral Home.

Mrs. Jeanne May Sieg, 57 of Bonno Road, died unexpectedly Tuesday April 22, 2008 at her home, of an apparent heart attack. A Christian Wake service will be held on Friday, May 2, 2008 at 8:00 PM at the Lawrence Funeral Home, 21 Park Street, Canton with Rev. Timothy G. Canaan officiating. The family will receive friends on Friday at the funeral home from 4:00 pm until the time of the service. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions may be made to Colton Rescue, PO Box 229, Colton, NY 13625 or to the Pierrepont Fire Dept. First Responders, 62 Old County Road, Canton, NY 13617. Surviving are her husband, Henry E. , son Henry W. and a daughter Erica K. all at home; a brother, William F. Janosik, Jr. and wife Celia and a sister Bonita Dripps all of Sewickley, PA. Born May 15, 1950 in Sewickley, PA, daughter of the late William F. Janosik and Josephine Katherine Koczera, she graduated Ambridge High School (Ambridge, PA) class of 1968. She later graduated from Clarion University (Clarion, PA) class of 1972 with a degree in History. On October 1, 1975, she married Henry E. Sieg at Sea Man’s Bethel in New Bedford, Mass. Mrs. Sieg was employed with the NY Power Authority, Massena, NY as a messenger driver since 2000 and previously she was a substitute teacher for area schools and worked at McCarthy’s Restaurant, Canton from 1992 – 2000. She enjoyed the outdoors and spending time with her family hiking, walking in Higley Flow State Park and camping in High Peaks. Mrs. Sieg was family oriented and dedicated to the care and well-being of her family. Condolences may be sent online to www.lawrencefuneralhome.org

Marjorie E. Holland, 85, formerly of Colton, died on March 20, 2008 at United Helpers Canton Nursing Home. The funeral will be May 2, 2008 at 2:00 PM, at the Trinity Episcopal Church in Potsdam.

“Midge”, Mrs. Robert W. Holland, passed away peacefully on March 20, 2008 at the United Helpers Canton Nursing Home. She was 85. Born Marjorie Eleanor Gould on March 7, 1923 in Gibsonburg Ohio, she was the youngest daughter of Percival A. Gould, dentist, and his wife, Orpha Long. Marjorie graduated in 1945 from the University of Michigan with a degree in Music, majoring in voice and piano. She married Robert Williams Holland in 1945 and they moved to Manhattan where she taught music in a private middle school in the New York City area while he pursued his career in classical music. In 1951 the couple built a home in Nyack, NY, began raising Mr. Holland’s young niece Lani, and had two children, Mark and Mary. They then moved to Princeton, NJ in 1958 and added daughters Marcia and Gwendolyn to the family. From 1962-1966 they lived in Potsdam, New York, where Mr. Holland taught voice at the Crane School of Music at Potsdam State College, and Marjorie earned her Masters of Education. Marjorie took every opportunity to create enriching educational experiences for her children, taking them to museums, concerts, and historical excursions in Boston, New York City, Philadelphia, and Chicago, as well as attending concerts, plays, and musicals at Crane and the Potsdam Community Theater. The family moved to Athens, Ohio from 1966-1969, while Mr. Holland earned his PhD from Ohio University. Marjorie taught music in elementary and high schools in southeastern Ohio, and was an Assistant Librarian at the Ohio University Library. The family purchased a colonial stone farmhouse in Stockholm Center in 1969, where they lived until Dr. Holland passed away on October 19, 1998. During that time, Marjorie was a substitute teacher at Potsdam High School, an active 4H club leader and a dairy goat pioneer in St. Lawrence County. She was an energetic early member and supporter of the Potsdam Food Co-Op., and an advocate of organic, natural foods and lifestyles. She warmly opened her home to teenage extended family members and friends for informal “summer farm camp”, and often provided temporary living accommodations for stranded wayfarers and visiting or new Potsdam College faculty. She enjoyed playing the autoharp, recorder, or piano and singing with family, spinning, knitting, sewing, organic gardening, raising her goats, chickens, rabbits, peacock, and teaching horseback riding. Mrs. Holland is survived by her ward and niece Lani E. Holland Thornton of Bridgeport NY, her grandnieces and nephews; as well as by four children and five grandchildren: her son Mark David Holland, his two children Diana and Geoffrey of Dallas, TX; and three daughters: Mary Gwyneth Holland of Colton, NY; Marcia Bronwen Holland Monroe, her children James and Alex of Solvay NY; and Gwendolyn Gould Holland and her son Jason Burchell of Marlboro, MA. There are no calling hours. A memorial service will be held later this spring at the Trinity Episcopal Church in Potsdam. The family requests that donations be made to the charitable organization of your choice. Lawrence Funeral Home is handling arrangements. Condolences may be sent online to www.lawrencefuneralhome.org

Claude Bacon, Jr., 85, 182 Highland Road, Massena, died on March 29, 2008 at Massena Memorial Hospital. The funeral will be April 3, 2008 at 11:15 AM, at the Lawrence Funeral Home.

Calling hours will be Thursday from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to The Humane Society of one’s choice. Born January 20, 1923 in Dickinson Center, NY he was the son of the late Claude Bacon, Sr. and Ethel Guyette Bacon. Mr. Bacon was also predeceased by a brother George Bacon who died in 2002. He will be remembered fondly by his many friends and past care-givers. Through Family Care, Mr. Bacon was able to work as a farm hand on area farms and attend local work-shops, upon retiring he decided to attend Massena Senior’s Workshop. Mr. Bacon was involved with Family Care from 1969-2008 at which time he required skilled nursing care at Highland Nursing Home in Massena. He enjoyed the outdoors and loved animals of all kind. He also enjoyed vintage and antique tractors, playing BINGO, doing table top activities and was excellent at arts and crafts.

Macy E. Davis, 98, Gouverneur Street, Canton, died on March 22, 2008 at her home in Canton. The funeral will be a later date in the spring, at the Canton United Methodist Church .

A memorial service and burial will be held in the spring and will be announced at a later date by the Lawrence Funeral Home, Canton. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice and Palliative of the St. Lawrence Valley, 6805 US Highway 11, Potsdam, NY 13676. Surviving are one sister Ruth Poor of Rensselear Falls and one brother Raymond Mouthorp and his wife Mildred of Canton; and 25 nieces and nephews and their families. Mrs. Davis was predeceased by two brothers John and Ralph Mouthorp and two sisters Melva Crump and Nettie St. Louis. On October 27, 1934 she married Henry Alvin Davis at the Parsonage of the Canton United Methodist Church with the Rev. Charles H. Carter as celebrant. Mr. Davis died July 1, 2007. The couple ran the greenhouse at the NY School of Agriculture ( SUNY Canton ) from 1933-1949, where Mrs. Davis was named Manager in 1943. She also worked for Kaplin’s Dept. Store in Canton from 1949-1951 at which time she left to take care of her parents and her brother. She worked for the Board of Elections thru 1974. The couple also ran a hobby greenhouse at their home for over 60 years. Mrs. Davis was a member of the Canton United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women and the Edward John Noble Guild.

Jessie Chesbrough Yetman, 84, Cooks Corners area, died on March 15, 2008 at South Side Hospital in Long Island . The funeral will be March 22, 2008 at 12:15 PM, at the Lawrence Funeral Home.

Calling hours will also be Saturday from 10:00 to 12:00 PM at the funeral home. Burial will be held in the Sand Hill Cemetery, Dickinson Center in the spring. Surviving are three sons, Herbert, Walter “Elliot” and Richard “Bruce” Chesbrough; two-step-daughters; 6 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren and three sisters, Lillian Barrigar of Pierrepont, Elva Billings of Canton and Rena Davis of Colton. She was predeceased by her first husband, Walter E. Chesbrough, whom she married Dec. 10, 1945. The couple lived in Dickenson Ctr. Mr. Chesbrough died in July 1973. She was also predeceased by her second husband Henry Yetman whom she married Feb. 14, 1977. The couple lived in Long Island. Mr. Yetman died May 2007. Born April 1, 1923 a daughter of Almon Smith Phillips and Celia Edna Irish Phillips, she graduated Colton High School about 1941. Mrs. Yetman was a devoted mother and wife who enjoyed raising her family, cooking and playing the piano. She was also known to have a good sense of humor.

Etta K. Heyler, 95, 35 Riverside Drive, Canton, died on March 4, 2008 at United Helpers Canton Nursing Home . The funeral will be , at the the convenience of the family.

Burial will be in the South Gower Cemetery, Kemptville, Ontario, Canada. A memorial service will also be held in Canton at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Presbyterian Church of Canton, Park Place 13617 or to Hospice and Palliative Care of the St. Lawrence Valley, 6805 US Highway 11, Potsdam, NY 13676. Surviving are a niece, Nancy Waddington of Victoria, Australia; a sister, Doris Leavness of Picton, Ontario. She was predeceased by three brothers, Lester, Archie and Hubert and a sister, Betty Hassan. Born October 10, 1912, in Kemptville, Ontario daughter of George A. and Gertrude Janet Wright Kerr, she graduated Kemptville High School in 1925 and received her Nursing Degree from Brockville (Ontario)General Hospital in 1927. On August 20, 1950, she married Roland David Heyler in Madrid, NY. Mr. Heyler died in 1955. Mrs. Heyler began her nursing career as an Industrial Nurse in Oswego, NY and later became Superintendent of Nursing at EJ Noble Hospital in Canton, NY, where she retired in the mid 70’s. She also worked briefly as a nurse at St. Lawrence University. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Canton, where she also served as Elder for a number of years. Mrs. Heyler enjoyed reading novels and was known as a great quilter, making quilts and afghans for friends and family.

Emma M. McMasters, 85, formerly of 4 West Street, Canton, died March 1, 2008 at Canton Potsdam Hospital in Potsdam. The funeral will be March 6, 2008 at 10:00 , at the St. Marys Church in Canton.

Calling hours will be Wednesday afternoon and evening from 2-4 and 7-9 at the Lawrence Funeral Home. If friends desire contributions may be made to the Canton Fire Department Ambulance Fund, care of Joan Newman, 13 Gouverneur Street, Canton, 13617, or to the Hospice of St. Lawrence Valley, Inc. 6805 US Highway 11, Potsdam, 13676. Condolences may be sent online to www.lawrencefuneralhome.org Surviving are three daughters and one son-in-law; Katherine Vetter and her husband Steven, Warners,; Rouette McMasters, Margaret Peggy Jayne, both of Canton; one son and a daughter-in-law, Phillip N. and his wife, Suna, Canton; five grandchildren; Albert Vetter, Camillus, Robert Vetter, Connecticut, Amanda Sanderson, Plainfield, Vermont, Emma Jayne, Canton Molly McMasters, Canton; two great grandchildren, Joseph and Emily Vetter, Camillus; two sisters Peggy DeLuca, Brooklyn, Helen Sweet, Camillus, and several nieces and nephews. Predeceasing Mrs. McMasters was a granddaughter, Emily Vetter. Born in Jamaica, Queens, New York, on February 2, 1923, she was the daughter of Joseph and Mary Louise Curran Mastrocola. In 1945, she graduated from Canton High School. On June 28, 1944 she married Phillip Dean McMasters at the St. Mary’s Church Rectory. Mr. McMasters died June 10, 2004. Mrs. McMasters was the step-daughter of John Finnegan, who owned the Commercial Advertiser from 1896-1959 and employed her husband Phillip as an apprentice. The couple then started the McMasters’ Print Shop in their garage on West Street, before moving it to Buck Street. The shop was open during the 1960’s and the 1970’s. During the 1970’s and 1980’s she worked at Canton Agriculture and Technical College in the Housekeeping Department. She was also an Election Inspector. Mrs. McMasters was a member of the Ladies Auxillary of the Edward C. Seymour Post 1231, Veterans of Foreign Wars during the 1940’s. She was also a member of the Republican Women’s organization.

Thelma P. Boyden, 93, Stillman Drive, Canton, died on February 26, 2008 at United Helpers Canton Nursing Home. The funeral will be March 3, 2008 at 1:00 PM, at the Lawrence Funeral Home.

Calling hours will be Monday from 11:00 to 12:45 PM . Burial will be in the Fairview Cemetery in the spring. Memorial contributions may be made to the Grace Episcopal Church Restoration Fund, 9 East Main Street, Canton, NY 13617. Surviving are her husband John G. Boyden, Canton; two sons and two daughters-in-law, John G., Jr. and wife Sylvia of Canton and Richard “Dick” and wife Nicole of VT and FL; two sisters and one brother-in-law, Leora Burton of Houston, TX and Joan Robinson and husband Charles R. of FL; five grandchildren, Joel of Black Lake, NY, Jerry of Massena, NY, Lisa of Waterbury, VT, Eric and Justina Boyden of Fayston, VT; five great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a sister Ruth and two brothers Richard and Jack. Born July 27, 1914 in Watertown, NY, daughter of Charles Richard Mackley and Pearl Kathleen Harris Mackley, she graduated Watertown High School, class of 1932 and later took nurses training at Good Samaritan Hospital for two years. On June 21, 1936, she married John G. Boyden at the Trinity Church in Watertown with Rev. Walter Middleton as celebrant. Mrs. Boyden was a homemaker, caring for and raising the family as her husband was transferred across the Northeast as a manager for Woolworth’s Department Stores. While residing in Newport, VT she was dispatcher and bookkeeper for the Newport office of North East Transit, a State-Federal Demonstation bus project. Some of her hobbies and interests included cooking, sewing and doing seamstress work, as well as, numerous types of crafts. She also enjoyed spending time at the couples summer camp on Pillar Point in Guffin’s Bay; working in her flower garden and in the winter months, a member of a ladies bowling league.

Nettie Alice Theresa Pennyfeather, 80, 40 West Main Street, Canton, died on February 22, 2008 at Canton Potsdam Hospital. The funeral will be February 25, 2008 at 2:15 PM, at the Lawrence Funeral Home.

Nettie Alice Theresa Pennyfeather, 80, formerly of 37 Riverside Drive, died Friday, February 22, 2008 at the Canton-Potsdam Hospital after a brief stay. She was a resident of United Helpers Canton Nursing Home since December 30, 2004. Funeral will be Tuesday, February 25, 2008 at the Lawrence Funeral Home, Canton with the Rev. Lee Sweeney, pastor of the Knapp Station Community Church, at 2:15 PM. Calling hours will also be Tuesday from 12:00 to 2:00 PM. Burial will be in the spring in the Madrid Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Potsdam Animal Shelter, 17 Madrid Avenue, Potsdam, NY 13676. Surviving are on son, James Allen Pennyfeather of Waynesville, NC; two daughters, Jacqueline Gotham of Canton and Judy Lopez of Aurora, CO; seven grandchildren, Lena Matthie of Colton, Dustin Young and fiancee Kayla Peck of Potsdam, Mary Ellman of Okeechobee, FL, Cinda Bianzulli of CO, Allana Schneckloth of CO and Jessica Pennyfeather of Watertown; two step-grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by one great-granddaughter, Jennie Lee Kinlaw in Nov. 1991. Born May 8, 1927 in Troy, NY a daughter of Mr. Young and Martha “Dale” Mashtare, she attended Watertown Schools. On April 7, 1948, she married Allen Pennyfeather at the United Church of Madrid. Mr. Pennyfeather died in 1972. Mrs. Pennyfeather spent a number of years working in Dana Hall at St. Lawrence University; at McCarthy’s Restaurant; and as a caregiver for a number of elderly Canton residents including Erwin Page, with whom she worked for and became his companion of from 1973-1988. She was a past member of the Morley Wesleyan Church and the Morley VFW Ladies Auxillary. She was also a member of the Canton Senior Citizens. Mrs. Pennyfeather enjoyed reading, knitting, doing word-finds, puzzles and especially visiting with others. She was also an avid BINGO player attending games at the nursing home, the Canton High Rise, the Knights of Columbus and the Hogansburg BINGO Palace. She was most fond of her pets, a Chihuahua named “Ginger”, who was her companion for 18 yrs. and her cat “whiskers”.

Helen G. Poole, 91, 10 Powers Street, Canton, died on February 7, 2008 at Whitefords Adult Home in Russell. The funeral will be at the convenience of the family, at the North Russell Cemetery .

Calling hours will be held on Sunday afternoon from 2-4 PM at the Lawrence Funeral Home, 21 Park Street, Canton. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice and Palliative Care of the St. Lawrence Valley, 6805 US Highway 11, Potsdam, NY 13676 or to the Canton Free Library, 6 Park Street, 13617. Surviving are one daughter, Mary Lewis and her husband William “Bill” of Scotia, NY; two sons, Stephen “Steve” Poole and his wife Dorothy of Bryson City, NC and Evan Poole and his wife Janice of Canton; one sister, Elsie Tupper of Canton; six grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a sister, Laverne Tupper and two brothers, Horton and Howard. Born June 6, 1916, in Canton, NY, daughter of George and Florence Howard Tupper, she graduated Canton High School in 1935 and later from Potsdam Normal School in 1937 with a teaching degree. On August 27, 1940 she married Gerald F. Poole at Canton United Methodist Church with Rev. Beach as the celebrant. Mr. Poole died June 16, 1970. Mrs. Poole taught at the Alplaus School in Alplaus, NY and later at Canton, Central School, teaching kindergarten and first grade, retiring in 1975. She was also a member of Friends of the Canton Free Library.

Bette Catherine Limpert Mayhew, , formerly of Canton, NY, died January 10, 2008 in Sun City, AZ. The funeral will be January 21, 2008 at 11 AM, at the St. Christophers Episcopal Church, Sun City, AZ.

Bette Catherine Limpert Mayhew was born February 16, 1918 in Ilion, NY, to Mathilde E. (Thaule) and Frederick L. Limpert and died January 10, 2008 in Sun City, AZ. She grew up in Ilion, graduating from Ilion High School in 1936. She attended Cornell University in Ithaca, NY where she became a member of Psi Branch of the Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority, graduating with a BS in 1940; she was also a member of mortarboard, an academic honorary society. She was an avid alumna her entire life, returning to the campus for her 65th reunion and serving in numerous ways over the decades. After graduating she became a Home Demonstration Agent with St. Lawrence County, traveling throughout the county assisting many of the families on farms with a variety of tasks. She and Karl M. Mayhew Jr. married on March 23, 1946 and lived in Canton, NY, about 40 years. Bette became Town Historian, involved in 4-H, worked tirelessly for the St. Lawrence Figure Skating Club from the mid 50s through the early 70s, was active in Grace Episcopal Church, the American Association of University Women (AAUW), and Canton Garden Club. Over the years she hosted foreign exchange students and visitors to St. Lawrence University. Bette returned to school in the mid 1960s to complete her teaching degree and then taught Home Economics in the Madrid-Waddington School District until retiring in 1979. She spent summers in Canton and winters in Sun City until 2001. She was very active in Sun City as a long-time member of St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church, local president for AAUW and Kappa, a lawn bowler, a traveler within AZ and to nearby states. She also enjoyed trips across the USA, to Mexico, Europe, South America and Thailand. Since June 12, 2004, she’s been a beloved resident of Encore Senior Village at Peoria, a Specialized Alzheimer’s Care Community. Bette is preceded in death by her husband Karl Mayhew Jr. and her brother Fred (Fritz) Limpert. She is survived by her children: Stella Ardire and significant other Dave Renn of Tolleson, AZ; Grayce Elizabethe Mayhew of Sun City, AZ; James and daughter-in-law Sharon Mayhew of Vancouver, WA; and Karl Mayhew III of Ogdensburg, NY; her granddaughters: Meredith and grandson-in-law Carl Poggi-Jenkins of Flagstaff, AZ; Amanda Mayhew of Highlands Ranch, CO; and Grace Mayhew of Peru, NY; her great-grandson Alden Rhys Poggi-Jenkins of Flagstaff, AZ; her cousin Marge W. Male of Tomball,TX; cousin-in-law Harriet Limpert of Piseco, NY; sister-in-law Marti Limpert of Sun City, AZ; brothers and sisters-in-law Kenneth Mayhew of Brantingham Lake, NY; Rita Mayhew of Canton, NY; Douglas and Hope Mayhew of Horseheads, NY; Donald and Joan Mayhew of Cooperstown, NY; and many nieces and nephews. Her memorial service is at St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church,10233 W Peoria Ave, Sun City, on January 21 at 11 AM. Another service will be in the summer near her final resting place, with her beloved husband Karl, at Trinity Chapel Cemetery in Morley, NY; those arrangements will be made through Lawrence Funeral Home in Canton, NY. In lieu of flowers, please send contributions in Bette’s name to the Employee Appreciation Fund of Encore Senior Village at Peoria, 9045 W Athens St, Peoria, AZ 85382, attention: Leah; St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church (address above); Hospice Family Care Inpatient Unit, 9045 W Athens St, Bldg 1, Peoria, AZ 85382, attention: Nonie or an organization of your choice.

Wanda Doris Frank, 79, 17251 CR 25, Canton, died on January 18, 2008 at St. Josephs Hospital in Syracuse. The funeral will be January 22, 2008 at 10:00 AM, at the St. Marys Church, Canton.

Calling hours will be Monday from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Burial will be at Fair View Cemetery in Canton. If friends so desire contributions may be made to a charity of ones choice. Condolences may be sent online to www.lawrencefuneralhome.org Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Mrs. Cheryl S. Wood and James, of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, two sons James M. Frank Jr. and Larry G. and daughter -in-law Laura Frank of Canton, 5 Grandchildren Alyssa Aimee Wood, Conway, South Carolina James Paul Frank, Chicago, Ashley Ann Frank, Canton; George Joseph Frank, Canton; Ethan Edward Frank, Canton. Mrs. Frank is predeceased by a brother George Yott Jr. and a granddaughter Bethany Frank. Born May 23, 1928, in Saranac Lake, the daughter of George and Stella Beane Yott, she graduated from Saranac Lake High School in 1946. Mrs. Frank married James Merrill Frank on November 25, 1947, at the home of Walter Butler in Canton. Mr. Frank died Oct. 4, 1999. Mrs. Frank worked at JJ Newberry’s Store in Canton a year before her marriage, baby sat for many children in the Canto area for several years and owned and operated a children’s clothing store “Nana’s Kid’s” out of her home and later on Main Street in Canton with her daughter-in-law Laura. Mrs. Frank was a past member of the Canton Farm Bureau, St. Paul’s Alter and Rosary Society in Pyrites President and Board member of the St. Lawrence Figure Skating Club during the 1970’s and 1980’s. Was a communicant of St. Thomas More Newman Center and St. Mary’s Church in Canton. Mrs. Frank enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren knitting reading and gardening vegetables.

Carl B. MacLennan, 79, Jay Street, Canton, NY, died on January 9, 2008 at Canton Potsdam Hospital. The funeral will be January 12, 2008 at 11:00 AM, at the Lawrence Funeral Home.

Calling hours will be held on Friday, from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at the funeral home. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Canton. Those desiring may send memorial contributions to Canton Fire and Rescue, 77 Riverside Drive, Canton, NY 13617 or the Potsdam Humane Society, P.O. Box 748, 17 Madrid Ave., Potsdam, NY 13676. Surviving are his dear friend and companion Betty Hart of Canton; one son and two daughters, Maureen Aurelio of Liverpool, NY, Mark MacLennan of Palo Alto, CA and Carol MacLennan of Norfolk, NY; 6 grandchildren, Richard and Melissa Aurelio of Syracuse area, Paige of Los Angeles and Erin, Greg and Connor MacLennan of New Berry Port, MA; three great-grandchildren, Nathan Aurelio and Miranda and Sidney Cobb; one brother, David MacLennan and two sisters, Glenice Ball and Janet Brown all of Massena. Born April 28, 1928 in Massena, NY, son of the late Glenn Allen and Florence G. McDermit MacLennan, he graduated Massena High School, class of 1946. On May 6, 1950 he married Eva Baker at Dixison Landing, Ontario. Mrs. MacLennan died November 1983. For 21 yrs. from 1950-1971 he worked for Durkees Bakery then for Ward Baking Co., also known as Tip Top , for 8 years and eventually for Stroehmann Bakery, Potsdam, where he retired in 1990. Mr. MacLennan was a member of a number of organizations including, St. Mary’s Church, Canton, the VFW, Men’s Auxillary, Edward C. Seymour, Post 1231, B.P.O.E. Elks Lodge 2074 in Potsdam, the Moose Lodge in Potsdam and was a past member of the Canton Club. He also served as President of Evergreen Cemetery for two years and continued to serve as a board member. However, his true passion was serving his community through Canton Fire and Rescue, where he had been active since 1961 and served as member at large on the executive board.

H Carl St Pier, 55, School Street, DeKalb Jct., died on January 8, 2008 at his home in DeKalb. The funeral will be January 10, 2008 at 3:00 PM, at the Lawrence Funeral Home.

H. Carl St. Pier, 55, of School Street, died Tuesday, January 8, 2008, at his home while under the loving care of his family and Hospice and Palliative Care. Calling hours will be held on Thursday, January 10, 2008 from 1:00 -2:45 PM at the Lawrence Funeral Home, 21 Park Street, Canton, where funeral services will begin at 3:00 PM on Thursday. Pastor Bill Scott, Bread of Life Fellowship Church in DeKalb, will officiate. Burial will be in the East DeKalb Cemetery in the spring. Arrangements are with Elmer Denesha and the Lawrence Funeral Home, Canton. Those desiring may send memorial contributions to: AMVETS, Post 11, 4348 US Highway 11, DeKalb Junction, NY 13630, DeKalb Volunteer Fire Dept., or Hospice and Palliative Care of the St. Lawrence Valley, 6805 US Highway 11, Potsdam, NY 13676. Surviving are his wife Candice Morrow “Candy” St. Pier of DeKalb Jct.; one daughter, Kristen Gushlaw and husband Dustin of DeKalb Jct, three sons, Derrick St. Pier and his companion Rozsa Pinczes of Hermon, NY, Richard St. Germain of Canton, NY and Jason St. Germain of Morristown, NY; three siblings, Harold Wright of Peekskills, NY, Sally Cornell of Gouverneur and Leona Kerr of Norwood; eight grandchildren, Conner and Isabella St. Pier, Kylie and Gabriel St. Germain, Savannah St. Pier, Madison Gushlaw and Mckynzee and Hayleigh St. Germain. Born October 21, 1952 in Canton, NY a son of the late Shirley Russo Wright, he graduated Hermon-DeKalb School, class of 1972. He also attended Boces Northwest Tech, where he took auto mechanics. Mr. St. Pier was devoted to his wife “Candy” with whom he’s been since August 28, 1974. The marriage took place at the couples home in DeKalb by Pastor Bill Scott. While working, he was a van driver for St. Lawrence County ARC and also worked part-time for Elmer and Edith Denesha in DeKalb prior to 1987. Mr. St. Pier was a past member of the DeKalb Jct. Volunteer Fire Dept., where he also served as Fire Commissioner; past member of the NY State Fire Police and he was a member the AMVETS, Post #11 in DeKalb. He enjoyed listening to the bands and the country music at the AMVETS, Post #11 in DeKalb, where he also enjoyed dancing. He was also a collector of pocket and wrist watchs, Zippo lighters and die cast muscle cars.

Marie Rodee Zeh, 80, Briarcliff Drive, Horseheads, NY, died December 26, 2007 at her home. The funeral will be December 30, 2007 at 1:00 PM, at the Brick Chapel Church, Canton.

Calling hours will be Saturday evening from 6-8 pm at the Lawrence Funeral Home, 21 Park Street, Canton. Funeral services will be held Sunday, December 30, 2007 at 1:00 PM at Brick Chapel Church, County Route 27, Canton, NY with Rev. Michael P. Catanzaro officiating. Those desiring may send memorial contributions to Brick Chapel Cemetery Assoc., c/o William Rodee, 5431A County Route 27, Canton, NY 13617. Surviving are her sons and daughter, Dr. John P. “Jack” Zeh, III and wife Carol of Heuvelton, Stephen A. Zeh of Horseheads and Robin Angley and husband Kevin of Raleigh, NC; 2 grandchildren, William and Stephen Zeh; six sisters, Jessie Manitta of St. James, NY, Barbara Laspina and husband Peter of West Palm Beach, FL, Thelma Rodee of Canton, Elaine Nelson of Trumansburg, NY, Phyllis Varco and husband Peter of Hopewell Junction, NY and Janet Cook and husband Clark of Vestal, NY; two brothers, Bernard Rodee and wife Helen of Kalamazoo, MI and William Rodee and wife Marilyn of Canton; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband John P. Zeh on March 21, 1997 and a son, Rev. Warren Rodee Zeh on January 31, 1996. Born January 5, 1927, in Canton, NY a daughter of the late Bernard and Etta Aldous Rodee she was a graduate of Canton High School, class of 1944 and later from Canton College in 1946. On September 3, 1949, she married John P. Zeh in the Brick Chapel Church, Canton. The couple moved to Oneida, NY in 1951 and stayed until 1964 when Mr. Zeh took work in Horseheads. Mrs. Zeh was a long time resident of Canton, Oneida and Horseheads, NY, where she was active in each area Presbyterian Church, including the Brick Chapel Church and the First Presbyterian Church of Horseheads, where she served as an Elder and a Deacon. She was also a member and Past Matron of the Order of the Eastern Star, Oneida Chapter, as well as, actively involved in both Cub Scouts, Girl Scouts and also several Bridge Clubs. Prior to her retirement from the Arnot Ogden Medical Center, Dietary Department in Elmira, NY, she worked (before marriage) at New Rochelle Hospital in the Hudson Valley area and later at Schuyler Hospital in Horseheads.

Everett H. VanHyning, 84, formerly of Heuvelton and Lisbon, died on December 11, 2007 at United Helpers Nursing Home in Ogdensburg. The funeral will be Saturday, December 15 from 2 to 4, at the Lawrence Funeral Home.

Calling Hours will be Saturday, December 15, 2007 from 2-4 PM at the Lawrence Funeral Home, Canton. Burial will be in Crary Mills Cemetery in the spring. Contributions may be made to Heuvelton Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 247, Heuvelton, NY 13654, attn: treasurer. Surviving are his wife of 50 years, Mary Mayne Van Hyning, Ogdensburg; his son David Ledwith and wife Debra of Cyclone, PA; one sister, Grace Hoyt of Canton; two grandchildren, Jennifer and Jason Ledwith. Mr. VanHyning was predeceased by an infant son, Michael Everett VanHyning. Born February 24, 1923 in Canton, NY a son of Leslie and Blanche Merkley VanHyning, he attended Canton High School. On June 22, 1957 he married Mary Priscilla Mayne at the First Presbyterian Church, Canton with Rev. Jack Wells as the celebrant. Mr. VanHyning owned and operated from 1960-1970 three grocery stores in the area, named VanHyning’s Grocery located in Canton, Langdon Corners (CraryMills) and in Lisbon. He later went into the antique business until 1985, when he retired and moved to Heuvelton. The business was known as Van’s Antiques located along the St. Lawrence River in Lisbon, NY. He collected primitive and wood-working and unusual tools, as well as, early American furniture. Mr. VanHyning was a member of the St. Lawrence Lodge # 111 Masons in Canton since 1945. Condolences may be sent online to www.lawrencefuneralhome.org

Ruth J. Chisholm, 73, 44 Goodrich Street, Canton, died on November 23, 2007 at her home under the care of her loving family and Hospice and Palliative Care. The funeral will be November 28, 2007 at 11:00 am, at the Canton First Presbyterian Church.

Calling Hours will be Tuesday, November 27, from 2-4 and 6-8 P.M. at the Lawrence Funeral Home in Canton. Condolences may be sent online to www.lawrencefuneralhome.org If friends so desire contributions may be made to the James A. and Ruth J. Chisholm Scholarship Fund, School District Treasurer, State Street, Canton, N.Y. 13617 or to the American Cancer Society, 6725 Lyon Street, P.O. Box 7, East Syracuse, N.Y. 13057 Surviving are a daughter, Karen Bogart and her husband Tim, Madrid; a son, Scott D. and his wife Martha, Canton; one sister, Carol Howard , East Aurora, New York, one grandson, Timothy James Bogart, Lockport, N.Y. three granddaughters, Sarah A. Bogart Burwell and her husband Tony, Madrid, Mary Elizabeth and Katherine Chisholm , Canton, and two great-grandchildren, Megan and Abagail Burwell. Born on March 7, 1934, in Buffalo, N.Y., the daughter of Harry Decker Johnston and Lillian Clara Howard, she graduated from Newtonville High School in Massachusetts in 1951. She then graduated from St. Lawrence University in 1955 where she was a member of the Tri-Delta sorority, and also received her master’s degree in education from the same institution. She married James A. Chisholm on September 3, 1955 at the Lancaster Presbyterian Church with Rev. Selch. Mr. Chisholm died November 7, 2000. Mrs. Chisholm started her teaching career at Canton High School the day after her marriage as a Math and Science teacher and taught for over 30 years. She was the first teacher In Canton to teach 9th grade algebra, to advanced 8th grade students. After retirement, she enjoyed taking numerous classes at SUNY Potsdam. She was a member of the Canton Garden Club, Friends of St. Lawrence Hockey, Investment Club, Study Club, Retired Teachers of New York State, Post-Script with the Presbyterian Church in Canton, and St. Lawrence Golf and Country Club. An avid SLU Hockey Fan, she had many of the Hockey player’s family’s stay at her home for various games and functions. Mrs. Chisholm summered at the family home at Point Comfort in the Town of Morristown on the St. Lawrence River, having the traditional Thanksgiving Dinner in August for 40-50 guests in attendance. She also enjoyed traveling and cruising. As a longtime bridge player, Mrs. Chisholm enjoyed playing with friends in Canton, and also “Lunch Brunch” with the ladies. Her love for animals, especially “King” and her other golden retrievers, were also prevalent in her life. Her positive outlook on life will be greatly missed by all.

Hollis A. Brown, 84, 1655 Canton-Russell Road, Canton, died on November 13, 2007 at the United Helpers Canton Nursing Home in Canton. The funeral will be November 15, 2007 at 10:00 AM, at the First Baptist Church in Canton.

Calling hours will be Wednesday, November 14, 2007 from 6-8 PM at the Lawrence Funeral Home, Canton. Burial will be in the Evergreen Cemetery, Canton. Those desiring may send memorial contributions to Hospice and Palliative Care of the St. Lawrence Valley, 6805 US Highway 11, Potsdam, NY 13676 or to First Baptist Church, 5 E. Main Street, Canton, NY 13617. Surviving are his two daughters, Donna Hackett of Ann Arbor, Michigan and Janice Paront of Canton, NY; a son-in-law, Benjamin Skelton of Minneola, FL; three grandsons, Matthew and James of Minneola, FL and Nathan Skelton of SanDiego, CA; and a number of nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his daughter, Karen Skelton, who died May 25, 2003; three sisters, Mildred Murray, Marion Cassens and Margaret Munson; two brothers, Lloyd and George Brown; and a cousin, Clisson Brown. Born January 28, 1923, in the town of Canton, son of the late Leon David and Harriet Almira Shaw Brown, he graduated Canton High School, where he served as Class Treasurer and was active in Future Farmers of America. On August 28, 1948, he married Jane Elizabeth Woodworth at the First Baptist Church in Canton with Rev. A.J. Coffey as the celebrant. Mrs. Brown died June 8, 1999. After high school Mr. Brown bought property on the Canton-Russell Road and started and ran a dairy farm until mid 1950’s. He then owned and operated a gas station at the current site of the Kunoco Store on the Canton-Russell Road. He sold the station to Beth Gibo in 1959. Later in 1959 he founded owned and operated Brown’s Dodge which he ran until 1973, when he sold the business to Bill Perry, and retired at the age of 50. He later sold real estate part- time for Plumbly Real Estate. The couple wintered in Claremont, FL for many years until 1999, when the couple moved back to Canton. Mr. Brown was an active member of the Canton and Claremont Rotary Clubs, where he sold the most tickets for the pancake breakfasts. He was also a member of the Morgan Horse Association, the New York State Blue Bird Association and the First Baptist Church, Canton, where he also served as a Deacon for many years. Mr. Brown had a farm pond built on his property in the shape of the State of New York. He raised “Boxer” dogs and “Morgan” Horses and enjoyed showing them. While on the farm he enjoyed making maple syrup and being in the woods amongst the wildlife he was so fond of. In his earlier years enjoyed fox hunting, and skeet shooting out back of the dealership, while in his later years he enjoyed building blue bird houses. Mr. Brown is the last of his generation of family and will be remembered for his dry sense of humour which included the teasing of his close friends and neighbors. He had a true passion and commitment for his family and friends, with whom he shared and instilled his values, morals and ethics. Condolences may be sent online to www.lawrencefuneralhome.org

Walter J. Leonard, 86, 79 Judson Street, Canton, died on November 4, 2007 at Canton Potsdam Hospital. The funeral will be November 7, 2007 at 11:00 AM, at the St. Marys Catholic Church.

Walter J. Leonard, 86, of 79 Judson Street, died Sunday, November 4, 2007 at Canton-Potsdam Hospital while under the loving care of his loving family and Hospice and Palliative Care. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, November 7, 2007 at 11:00 AM from the St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 66 Court Street, Canton with the Rev. Timothy G. Canaan as celebrant. Calling hours will be Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the Lawrence Funeral Home, 21 Park Street, Canton. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Canton. Those desiring may send memorial contributions to a charity of ones choice. Surviving are his wife of 64 years, Dorothy Leonard of Canton; one daughter, Marsha Fitzsimmons of Canton; one son, W. James Leonard, II of Canton; four grandchildren, Ryan Fitzsimmons and Sarah, Gena and Riley Leonard; two step-grandchildren, Craig and Todd Fitzsimmons; one sister, Helen Leonard of Stanford, CT; one brother-in-law, John Horan of Massena and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Leonard was predeceased by a brother, Maurice Leonard and two sisters, Margaret Sharkey and Gertra Horan. Born February 24, 1921 in Canton, NY, a son of the late John Henry and Elizabeth Fitzgerald Leonard, he graduated DeKalb High School in 1939. He later attended Professional Schools through Aetna Insurance Co. Mr. Leonard was a veteran of the US Army, serving during WWII from 1942 to 1945. He attained the rank of Sergeant. On July 31, 1943, he married Dorothy Gilson Todd in Blytheville, AR. Mr. Leonard was Director Emeritus of Canton Federal Savings and Loan (North Country Savings Bank). He also ran an insurance agency on Main Street, Canton for 50 years and was a founding partner of Dompnier - Leonard Insurance and Real Estate in 1946. He was Past President of Canton Lions Club; Past member of the Canton Fire Department; and member of the BPOE Ogdensburg. Mr. Leonard was also a member of the Knights of Columbus and a communicant of St. Mary’s Church, Canton. He was actively involved in the formation of the Canton Pee Wee Organization in the early 1950’s.

Lawrence F. Fountain, 80, 4191 SH 56, S. Colton, died on November 2, 2007 at Canton Potsdam Hospital. The funeral will be November 6, 2007 at 11:00 AM, at the Lawrence Funeral Home.

Lawrence F. Fountain, 80, of 4191 S.H. 56, died Friday, November 2, 2007 at the Canton-Potsdam Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Born September 16, 2007, in the town of Clare, a son of Basil and Elsie Curtis Fountain, he attended the one room schoolhouse in West Pierrepont, NY. Mr. Fountain was drafted into th US Army in 1945 serving two years as an Army Corporal in Germany and was honorably discharged in 1947 at Ft. Dix, NJ. He later reenlisted in the Army in 1950 and served in the Marshall Islands, for 14 months after being in Hawaii, the Johnson Islands, Japan and Korea. He received his second honorable discharge on Aug. 14, 1953. Through “Operation Recognition” , a joint venture of the federal gov’t and the state education department for students who left high school to serve their country before graduating, Mr. Fountain was presented his high school diploma on March 17, 2007, at a ceremony conducted at his home in the presence of his very proud family. On December 22, 1952, while in the service, he married Betty Green, his wife of nearly 55 years, in Washington, D.C. Mr. Fountain was employed at various places including the Town of Pierrepont Highway Dept. He and his wife later owned and operated “Betty’s Bar & Grill” in Cooks Corners and also “Betty’s Tavern” in South Colton. Mr. Fountain is an Honorary Member of the Pierrepont Fire Dept. and a past member of the Cold Springs and Campbell Hill Hunting Clubs, as well as, the Boondockers Snowmobile Club, the Potsdam VFW and a life member of DAV (Disabled American Veterans). He also thoroughly enjoyed spending time with family playing cards, hunting, fishing and cooking. Surviving in addition to his wife Betty of South Colton are three sons, Dale and Helen Fountain of S. Colton, Randy Fountain and wife Kathy of North Carolina and Larry Dean Fountain of Colton; three daughters, Judy and Gene Aldous of Colton, Sally Long af Pierrepont, and Shelly Brennan of Manlius, NY; three brothers, Allen Fountain of Syracuse, Arnold and wife Emma of Russell and Raymond and wife Joyce of Pyrites; two sisters, Beverly “Betty” Beachard of Russell and Belva “Joan” Matthews and husband Howard of Illinois; 18 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by a sister, Geneva Wood and three brothers, Junior, Harold and Floyd Fountain. Funeral services will be Tuesday, November 6, 2007 at 11:00 AM at the Lawrence Funeral Home in Canton with the Rev. Ed Wright officiating. Calling Hours will be Monday, November 5, 2007 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at the funeral home. Burial will be in Hermon Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Colton Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 229, Colton, NY 13625 or the Pierrepont Vol. Fire Dept., 62 County Route 29, Canton, NY 13617.

Anna Mae Taylor, 78, 5900 County Route 27, Canton, died on September 28, 2007 at her home. The funeral will be October 1, 2007 at 11:00 AM, at the Canton United Methodist Church.

Burial will be in Beech Plains Cemetery. Calling hours will be Sunday afternoon and evening from 4-8 at the Lawrence Funeral Home in Canton. If friend desire contributions may be made to Hospice and Palliative Care of St. Lawrence Valley, Inc., 6805 US Highway 11, Potsdam, New York 13676. Condolences may be sent online to www.lawrencefuneralhome.org Surviving are three daughters and their spouses; Susan and Daniel Hayden, Canton, Kathryn “Kathy” and Jack Flanagan, Canton, Marcia and Stan Polhemus, Wakefield, RI; three sons and their spouses: Bruce and Tari Taylor, Canton, Mark and Lauren Taylor, Geneva, Brad Taylor and Becky Irwin, Norwich, Vt. ; a daughter-in-law Mary Jane Taylor, Chesterfield, Va.; twelve grandchildren; Matt Hayden, Sean and Kyle Flanagan, Lacey Jones, Dan, Josh, and Owen Taylor, Taylor and Kelly Polhemus, Alex, Dylan and Jon Taylor; one great grandson Logan Jones; one sister and her husband Helen and Bill Moffit, Adison, Ill. and four nieces and one nephew. Predeceasing Mrs. Taylor are two sons Thomas, who died in 1954 and Steven Taylor, who died on January 23, 2004. Born in Chicago, Ill on July 9, 1929, she was the daughter of Leland K. and Margaret Cook Thomas and graduated from York High School in Villa Park, Ill. On August 18, 1951, she married Orrin L. Taylor in the Canton United Methodist Church, with Rev. Charles Williams, officiating. Mr. Taylor died April 3, 2004. For seven years from 1984-1991, she worked as a teacher’s aide for St. Lawrence-Lewis BOCES. Mrs. Taylor then worked at the Bing Stevens Store in Canton. A former Den Mother for Cub Scouts, she was a member of the Canton United Methodist Church and enjoyed camping, cross country skiing, reading, gardening and was an avid supporter of her children’s and grandchildren’s activities.

Ashton Bucky Simmons, 70, 2286 Kelly DeKalb Road, Rensselear Falls, died on September 26, 2007 at his home in DeKalb. The funeral will be September 28, 2007 at 2:15 PM, at the Lawrence Funeral Home.

Calling hours will be Friday from 12:00 to 2:00 PM at the Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Mt. Alone Cemetery in Kendrew. Elmer Denesha and the Lawrence Funeral Home are in charge of arrangements. Memorial Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 94 East Main Street, Malone, NY 12953; Hospice of St. Lawrence Valley, Inc, 6805 US Highway 11, Potsdam, NY 13676 or to a charity of one’s choice. Surviving are his four sons, Ashton “Tim” Simmons and wife Tina of Ogdensburg, Stacy Simmons and wife Crystal of DeKalb Jct., Ryan Simmons and his companion Melissa LaRock of Ogdensburg, Aaron Simmons of Rensselear Falls; one daughter, Sharlene Simmons and her companion Herman Lust of Heuvelton; fifteen grandchildren, Heather and Katie LaForty, Jessica, Rusty, Ashley and David Simmons, Josh and Jeremy Hanna, Brian and Brad Lust, Brandy Kilbourne, Hayden and Raiden LaRock and Melissa and Justin Pratt; and two great-grandchildren, Katilynn and Kiana Kilbourne and numerous nieces and nephews. Mr. Simmons was predeceased by a son Rory Simmons who died as an infant; six brothers, Schuyler, Clinton, Alfred, Hudson, Donald and Jay; five sisters, Phoebe Todd, Marjorie Fenton, Beulah Simmons, Mildred Johnson and Geraldine Simmons. Born March 20, 1937 a son of the late Jasper and Flora Richer Simmons, he attended Kendrew School and later Heuvelton School. On December 17, 1965, he married Bonita Tynon at the Notre Dame Church in Ogdensburg, NY. The marriage ended in divorce. Mr. Simmons worked for KRAFT Foods in Canton and later for his brother, Donald Simmons Construction in Heuvelton as a carpenter. He most recently worked for Brang Construction a concrete construction company in Fayetteville, NY until 1984 when illness was forced into early retirement. He was a past member of the AMVETS in Heuvelton and was an avid NASCAR fan with his favorite driver being Clint Bowyer #07. He also enjoyed camping, fishing and hunting around the area, as well as, playing cards mostly Pedro, Pitch, Hearts and Liar’s Poker. He especially enjoyed his family.

Loretta M. "Lorry" Meade, 71, 87 Tully Road, Canton, died on September 22, 2007 at her home while under the care of her loving family and Hospice and Palliative Care of the St. Lawrence Valley. The funeral will be September 26, 2007 at 11:00 am, at the Lawrence Funeral Home.

Calling hours will be Tuesday evening from 6-8 PM at the funeral home. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, Canton. The family desires memorial contributions be made to the MDS Foundation, P.O. Box 353, Crosswicks, NJ 08515. Surviving are her husband Raymond “Joe” Mead of Canton; a daughter and son-in-law, Martha Orr and husband Tommy of Gallup, NM; three sons and two daughters-in-law, Raymond, Jr. of North Charleston, SC, Mark Mead and wife Debbie of Syracuse, NY and Hamp Mead and wife Lori of Blythe, CA; eight grandchildren, Natasha and Samantha Mead both of Plattsburgh, NY, Raymond, III and wife Jenifer of Massena, NY, Sabor Biggs and husband Roger of Gallup, NM, Joseph Orr of Gallup, NM, Bridgetanne and Michael Mead both of Syracuse and Sarah Mead of Blythe, CA; three sisters and two brothers-in-law, Iona Diesen of Highland, IL, Anita Hoenig and husband Carl of Troy, IL, Rosemarie Sabatini and husband Joseph of St. Louis, Missouri; four brothers and three sisters-in-law, Rodney Stanley and wife Paula of Colorado Springs, CO, Junior James “Bud” Stanley and wife Linda of Torrance, CA, Donald Stanley of MO and Robert Stanley and wife Agnes of Marine, IL. Mrs. Mead was predeceased by an infant brother Ronnie Long Stanley. Born February 26, 1936 in Highland, IL she was a daughter of the late James Rudolph and Martha Rose Long Stanley, she graduated Edwardsville, IL High School in 1954. On October 29, 1954, she married Raymond “Joe” Mead at the Scott Air Force Base Chapel in Illinois with Chaplain Lt. USAF Kenneth J. Nettles as the celebrant. Mrs. Mead worked for the Army Air Force Exchange System in Tacoma, Washington, while her husband was overseas serving in the USAF. She and the family then returned to Canton where she worked at Canton Elementary School in the cafeteria. The family also lived in New Zealand for roughly three years before moving back to Canton and building a home on the Old DeKalb Road. Upon her return she went to work for Britt’s, then Ames Department store. Later she took a management position at Bouyea’s Bakery. The couple sold their home in 2002 and became “snow birds” traveling the US in the fall and winter months in the travel trailer. During the months of April through October they stayed at their home on the Tully Road. Mrs. Mead enjoyed traveling with her husband visiting family along the way, especially her grandchildren. She also enjoyed her flower and vegetable gardens, as well as, canning vegetables and making jellies. She was also known to dabble in arts, crafts and various types of sewing and was a member of the Empire State Travel Trailer Club. Condolences may be sent online to www.lawrencefuneralhome.org

Elizabeth P. Jones, 94, 65 E. Main Street, Canton, died on September 16, 2007 at her home. The funeral will be November 3, 2007, at the Unitarian Universalist Church in Canton.

Elizabeth “Libby” Pike Jones, 94, of 65 E. Main Street, died Sunday, Sept. 16, 2007 at her home while under the care of her daughter and Hospice and Palliative Care. A memorial service is scheduled for Saturday, November 3, 2007 at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 3 ½ Main Street, Canton. Final interment will be held privately and at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are with the Lawrence Funeral Home, Canton. Those desiring may send memorial contributions to the ASPCA, 424 E. 92nd Street, New York, NY 10128. Surviving are a daughter Cornelia “Cori” Jones and husband Neil Warrence of Whitehouse Station, NJ; a sister and bro-in-law, Alison P. Slade and Edward T. of Newton Centre, Mass; a step-grandson, Nikos Warrence of Golden, CO; four nieces and four nephews. She was predeceased by a brother, John Pike in 1978 and a sister, Virginia Homer in 1977. Born September 18, 1912 in Boston, Mass, daughter of the late Frederick and Elsie Gordon Reid Pike, she graduated Girls Latin School in Boston in 1930. She then went to Mt. Holyoke College where she graduated in 1934. While there she spent her junior year (1932-1933) in Munich, Germany and witnessed Adolf Hitler coming to power. On July 2, 1941 she married Harriman Jones in Boston. Mr. Jones died October 6, 1986. Mrs. Jones taught German at Westbrook Jr. College in Portland, ME from 1938-1941 and worked as Catalogue Librarian, responsible for cataloguing both German and Dutch books, at Widener Library at Harvard University in Cambridge from 1943-1957. In 1957 the family moved to Canton, NY where she joined the staff at St. Lawrence University Library until her retirement in 1978. Mrs. Jones had also lived in France on three different occasions, 1965-66, 1970-71 and 1978-79, with her husband who was Director of the Junior Year Abroad Program of St. Lawrence University. In July of 2006 she participated in Story Corp Interview, which was co-sponsored by Nat’l Public Radio and the Library of Congress. Some of her hobbies and interests included travel, especially to museums in Europe and reading until illness forced her to stop. After the death of her husband, she was very fond of her pets, her first cat “Tommie” and later “Blackie Jones”.

Mary Ruth Judd, 88, formerly of Farnes Road, Canton, died on September 10, 2007 at her daughters home in Watertown. The funeral will be September 15, 2007 at 11:00 AM, at the Crary Mills Presbyterian Church.

Mary Ruth (Beaman) Judd died on September 10, 2007 in the loving company of her daughter, Marilyn Gibson, with whom she had made her home since April. Born September 13, 1918 in Malone, Mary Ruth was the eldest child of Daniel Walker Beaman and Beatrice Reynolds Beaman. She was predeceased by her brothers Paul, Frank, and Donald Beaman. Mrs. Judd was the widow of Herbert F. Judd of Crary Mills, New York, whom she married October 15, 1983 and who died May 5, 2006. She was the former wife of Carl S. Marney and lived many years in Ogdensburg. Mary Ruth is survived by her daughters, Marilyn Gibson of Watertown and Anita Harris and husband Thomas of Ballston Spa, her beloved grandsons, Michael George Gibson and his wife Michelle of Brewerton, and Timothy Ross Harris and his fiancée Stacey of Saratoga Springs, her sister, Lucile Beaman McGarrah of Media, PA, her sisters-in-law, Elizabeth Beaman, widow of Frank, and Sarah (Nancy) Beaman, widow of Donald. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews, by Herb’s family in Crary Mills, and by her faithful friends who brought her joy and with whom she shared many, many laughs. Mary Ruth graduated from Ogdensburg Free Academy in 1935 and from Canton ATI (SUNY) in 1938 with a degree in Home Economics. She was a member of the Alphi Chi Omicron sorority. She remained in close contact with her classmates from both schools and was named Distinguished Alumna at SUNY Canton in 1986. Mary Ruth provided the Alumni Office with updates on SUNY alumni until her health declined. Genealogical research and local history were passions she shared with her husband, Herb, and they both enjoyed a long-time relationship with the St. Lawrence County Historical Association where they were avid volunteers and to which they were pleased to bequeath their collection of historical documents and artifacts Mary Ruth’s research formed the basis for a number of articles in the Quarterly, and she liked nothing more than unraveling a truly knotty historical puzzle. Herb and Mary Ruth were honored by the SLCHA with life memberships and the dedication of the Herbert F. and Mary Ruth Judd Gallery at the Silas Wright House in 2002 after more than 40 years of service. Staff and volunteers of SLCHA became her extended family. Mary Ruth loved sewing and gardening, going to auctions, finding treasures, especially antique sewing machines, to restore, her precious dogs and cats, talking with school children about lifestyles in days gone by, and keeping up a lively correspondence with old and new friends and fellow researchers. As a mom in Ogdensburg, Mary Ruth was active in PTA, led a Brownie troop, worked and volunteered at the AB Hepburn Hospital and with the Red Cross. As matriarch of the Beaman family, she was the glue which united us. When one member sneezed in Pennsylvania, “Bless you’s” rained in from family across the country. Family was her delight and her comfort. Mary Ruth was an active member of the Daughters of the American Revolution and the Magna Charta Dames. Her research revealed that she descended from Susanna Martin, one of the Salem “witches,” a distinction she enjoyed thoroughly. She was a member of the CT Genealogical Society, the St. Lawrence Valley Genealogical Society, Franklin County History and Museum Society, and Daughters of Union Veterans. She was a communicant of St. John’s Episcopal Church in Ogdensburg. Friends and family are invited to call from 10-11 am on Saturday, September 15 at the Crary Mills Presbyterian Church. A memorial service will follow at 11:00. At her request, friends are invited to share funny stories and memories of Mary Ruth at the service or at the luncheon to be held immediately following at the Church. Burial will be in the Crary Mills Cemetery. The family gratefully acknowledges the tender care of Dr. Sandra McCloy and both Hospice and Palliative Care of St. Lawrence Valley and Hospice of Jefferson County, and asks that memorials be directed to either of those organizations or to the St. Lawrence County Historical Association.

Robert Francis "Franny" Demers, 59, 237 Buck Brook Road, Russell, died on August 29, 2007 under the care of his family and Hospice at the home of his daughter, Tiffany, 6817 CR 27, Canton. The funeral will be private, at the convenience of the family.

There will be no calling hours. Arrangements are with the Lawrence Funeral Home in Canton. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Jane (Miller) Demers; a daughter, Tiffany Demers and her companion, Jerry Foster of Canton; a son, Robert Todd Demers of Clare; his father and step-mother, Francis “Chappy” and Beverly Demers of Ogdensburg; a brother and sister-in-law, David and Laurie Demers of Ogdensburg; a sister and brother-in-law, Beverly (Demers) and John Newman of Boca Raton, Fl. and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a daughter, Elizabeth Demers; his mother, June Demers; two sisters, Trudy (Demers) Rodriguez and Martha (Demers) Castleman; a brother-in-law, George Miller and a sister-in-law, Bonnie Marckel. Mr. Demers was born in Ogdensburg on June 26, 1948, the son of Francis and June Demers. He attended Ogdensburg schools. He married Jane Miller on Nov. 10, 1966 at the Chapel of the Bells in Reno, Nevada. He was an SP5 Medic in the U.S. Army and was a disabled Vietnam Veteran. He was a member of the Disabled American Veterans and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Mr. Demers enjoyed spending time hunting, fishing, boating, woodworking and spending time with his family and friends. Condolences may be sent to the family at 6817 county Route 27, Canton, N.Y, 1361

Beatrice M. Planty, 91, United Helpers Nursing Home in Ogdensburg, died on August 24, 2007 at United Helpers in Ogdensburg. The funeral will be August 28, 2007 at 7:15 PM, at the Lawrence Funeral Home.

Calling hours will be Tuesday from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the funeral home. The Rev. James M. Brand will officiate and burial will be held privately in the Fairview Cemetery, Canton. Memorial Contributions may be made to: United Helpers Nursing Home, 8101 State Highway 68, Ogdensburg, NY 13669. Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Peggy A. Ellis and husband Jerry of Kendall, NY; three granddaughters, Brandy Leasure and her husband Brent, Laurie and Dawn Ellis; 3 great-grandchildren, Ashton, Jordyn and Grayson all of San Antonio, TX. Born August 19, 1916, in Pyrites, NY a daughter of the late Edward and Bernice Dean Brooks, she attended Canton Schools. On August 31, 1937, she married Earl Planty in Malone. The couple owned and operated a dairy farm on the Canton-Morley Road from 1943 until 1976 when Mr. Planty retired. Mrs. Planty was also employed at the County Home under Mr. Finley from 1935 – 1937. She also worked at St. Lawrence University, Chaney Dining Hall in food service and later for Canton ATC from 1968 to 1983 when she retired. Mrs. Planty enjoyed farming, her gardens and especially her grandchildren.

Richard K. Race, 68, 901 Tracy Road, died on August 17, 2007 at his home in Morley. The funeral will be August 21, 2007 at 11:00 AM, at the Lawrence Funeral Home.

Calling hours will be Monday from 5-8 PM at the Lawrence Funeral Home in Canton. Those desiring may send memorial contributions to Hospice and Palliative Care, 6805 State Highway 11, Potsdam, NY 13676. Mr. Race died Friday, August 17, 2007 at his home while under the care of his family and Hospice and Palliative Care. He had been ill with pulmonary fibrosis and heart related problems. Born May 5, 1939 in Ogdensburg, the son of the late John W. and Susan Kenny Race, he graduated from Canton Central School in 1957 and from Canton A.T.I. in 1959. Mr. Race owned and operated a dairy farm on the Canton-Morley Road from 1962-1986. He sold the farm and went to work at KRAFT Foods in Canton, retiring in June of 2001 after 16 years of service. On August 12, 1989 he married Alice E. Guyette at the Morley Wesleyan Church with the Rev. Scott Thompson officiating. Surviving besides his wife are three sons and two daughters-in-law, Allan of Worcester, MA, Andrew and his wife Jennifer Filipowski Race of Winston-Salem, NC and Kevin Race and wife Amy of Fredericksburg, VA; three step-children, Robert Reynolds of Morristown, Mrs. Warren (Susan) Deuel of Fulton and Mrs. James (Wendy) Lewis of Syracuse; a brother-in-law, Lowell Nicholson of Heuvelton; several grandchildren and step-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by two sisters, Ethel Nicholson, Mrs. Floyd (Edna) Newcombe and a niece Betsy Eggleston. Mr. Race enjoyed woodworking, watching the deer in his yard and doing crossword puzzles.

Lynde E. Ostrander, 87, 150 Howardville Road, died on August 4, 2007 at his home. The funeral will be August 8, 2007 at 11:00 AM, at the Crary Mills Church.

Calling hours will be Tuesday from 2-4 and6-8 at the Lawrence Funeral Home in Canton. Burial will be at the Crary Mills Cemetery. If friends so desire contributions may be made to Crary Mills Presbyterian Church c/o Ron Jeror, Treasure 1450 State Highway 68, Canton, N.Y. 13617. Surviving are two daughters and son-in-laws, Linda A. and Lawrence Seeger and Joyce K. Beck and Bernard of Canton; five grandchildren Kathryn Jeror, Canton, Miranda Brousell, Potsdam, Neil Seeger, Canton, Roy Smith, DeKalb Jct and Roswell K. Smith of Canton ,eight great grandchildren, one nephew Alan Ostrander of Canton; one great-niece Cheryl Ostrander of Highgate, VT. A son Lynde E. Jr. died Oct. 6, 1999 and a brother Courtland died Jan. 16, 1996. Born Feb. 13, 1920 in Pierrepont son of Everett John and Hazel Julia Fallon Ostrander he attended Colton and Canton schools. He married Kathryn Louise Strate, on May 25, 1943 at her parent’s home in Crary Mills. Mr. and Mrs. Ostrander were married 61 years, she died July21, 2004 The couple owned and operated a dairy farm on the Howardville Road until it was sold due to illness in 1951; he was later employed by Putman and Hawley Construction Company in Potsdam, where he was involved with the St. Lawrence Seaway Project. In 1961 he owned and operated the Langdon Farm at Langdon’s Corners until he retired. After retirement he worked at Canton Central School for approximately 10 years. Mr. Ostrander was an active member of the Crary Mills Presbyterian Church where he served on the church session; a Canton School Board member; member of the Crary Mills Grange and leader in the 4H Club “Husky workers”. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, family, and friends. After retirement he enjoyed trucking cattle and attending the DeKalb Cattle Auctions with his brother Court. He was also known for his skill at producing maple syrup in the traditional manner. Condolences may be sent online to www.lawrencefuneralhome.org

Michael Kent Ringo, 52, formerly of 29 Pine Street, Canton, died on January 28, 2007 at Fletcher Allen Health Care Center in Burlington, VT. The funeral will be August 6, 2007 at 2:00 PM, at the Evergreen Cemetery, Canton.

Graveside services and burial will be held on Monday, August 6, 2007 in the Evergreen Cemetery, Canton, NY. Surviving are his parents Bryan and Joyce Ringo of Canton; three bothers and one sister-in-law, Peter F. “Pete” Ringo of Sheboygan, WI, Christopher D. “Chris” Ringo and his wife Jennifer of Mt. Vernon, Washington and Timothy D. “Tim” Ringo of Mebane, NC. Mr. Ringo is also survived by two nieces. Born May 28, 1954 in Glen Ridge, NJ, a son of Bryan Conway and Joyce Eleanor Kruger Ringo, he graduated Canton High School in 1972, where he was a member of the wrestling team, the orchestra and chorus. In 1976 he graduated SUNY Albany with a Bachelor’s Degree in Arts. Mr. Ringo was a self-employed Coin and Collectables Dealer. He was a Professional Numismatic, dealing in Colonial coins, tokens, half cents and large cents. Prior to starting his own business he worked for a coin shop in Latham, NY. He enjoyed traveling around the United States and Europe buying and selling and most recently was an E-Bay trader online. He was a well known and respected member of the American Numimatics Society. As a member of the Colonial Coin Collectors Club, both he and his knowledge were well known and respected. Lawrence Funeral Home in Canton is handling arrangements.

Gordon T. Dawley, 56, 933 Tracy Road, Morley, died on July 25, 2007 at his home. The funeral will be Augus 1, 2007 at 7:15 PM, at the Lawrence Funeral Home.

Calling Hours will be Wednesday from 5-7 PM. at the funeral home. Family graveside services and burial were held Thursday, July 26, 2007 at 3:00 PM in the St. Mary’s Cemetery, Riverside Drive, Canton. Memorial contributions may be made to the Morley Fire Department ,c/o Cindy Perkins ,County Route 27, Canton, New York 1361 or the Richard E. Winters Cancer Treatment Center 3 Lyons Place, Ogdensburg, New York 13669. Surviving are his sister, Joan Smith and husband William of Sauquoit, NY; three step-children, Jeff, John and Janet Whittaker; a niece Kristin Smith Holbert ;nephew William Smith, Jr.; three great nieces; a great nephew; and three very close friends Marlene Armstrong, Florida, Al Janack and Sandy Smith of Canton. Mr. Dawley was born March 5, 1951 in Ogdensburg, the son of Glenn Gordon and Eileen Ames Dawley, he graduated from Hugh C. Williams High School in 1969 and attended Oswego State University. He married Joan Lambert and later Glennwyn Stevens, both marriages ended in divorce. Mr. Dawley worked for St. Lawrence University Dining Hall during high school, started doing siding with Bellingers Roofing and later started his own business, GT Siding installing vinyl and aluminum siding, windows and insulation. He was a true craftsman residing and installing windows for the parsonage for the Canton United Methodist Church, also did siding at St. Lawrence University on some of there buildings and homes. He was hired by numerous residents of Canton. Mr. Dawley was a member of the Morley Fire Dept. and BPOE Ogdensburg 772 Some of his interests were raising appaloosa horses riding Motorcycles and having his solitude, he was known by many as a Quiet man. Arrangements are with the Lawrence Funeral Home, Canton.

Diane Marie Allen, 61, formerly of Gouverneur, died on July 25, 2007 at the home of her son Andys. The funeral will be Monday, July 30, 2007 at 11:00 AM, at the French Funeral Home in Gouverneur.

Diane Marie Allen, 61, of Scottsburg, IN, formerly of Gouverneur, died Wednesday, July 25, 2007 at the home of her son and daughter-in-law, while under the care of Hospice and Palliative Care and her loving family. Funeral services will be held Monday, July 30, 2007 at 11:00 AM at the French Funeral Home in Gouverneur with the Rev. William Hart, pastor of Seven Steeples, officiating. Calling hours will be Sunday from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Hailesboro Cemetery. Arrangements are being handled by Elmer Denesha and the Lawrence Funeral Home in Canton. For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 94 East Main Street, Malone, NY 12953; St. Jude’s Childrens Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 and/ or the American Heart Association, P.O. BOX 3049, Syracuse, NY 13220. Surviving are her husband of 42 years, Clifton Ronald Allen of Scottsburg, IN; a daughter, Michelle R. Dean of Henryville, IN; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Andrew H. and wife Cheryl of Hermon, NY and Ronald J. Allen of Scottsburg, IN; one sister and brother-in-law, Mavis Allen and husband Kenneth of Gouverneur; five grandchildren, Misty Torrance of IN, Ronald John, JR. of CT, Levi Scott Allen of IN, Richell Shireman of IN and Clyde Shireman of Hermon, NY; and three great-grandchildren, Kaylea Torrance, Katrina Cooper and Hailey McIntosh. Mrs. Allen is also survived by a number of aunts, uncles, cousins, one niece and one nephew. Born September 7, 1945, in Gouverneur, a daughter of the late Kermit Harrison and Marion Irene Neddo Woodward, she graduated Gouverneur High School in 1963, where she was a cheerleader and played in the marching band. Shortly after high school she entered the US AirForce where she served for one year. On February 12, 1965 she married Clifton Ronald Allen at the Methodist Church in Gouverneur. The marriage was celebrated by the Rev. Stanley Brown. The family resided in Gouverneur for numerous years. Mrs. Allen was employed as a retail manager for McCrory’s Dept. Store in Watertown starting in the late 70’s thru the early 90’s when she retired. Prior to her career with McCrory’s, she worked for Bradley Electric building vacuum cleaner motors for Eureka and Blue Luster. She also worked at Faichney’s Instrument Co. ,also in Watertown, where she was involved in the making of thermometers. She used to attend the BPOE Lodge in Gouverneur with her father in the mid 1960’s and enjoyed playing on a co-ed bowling league with her husband. Mrs. Allen enjoyed watching sports, especially football, golf and the Olympics, particularly the girls gymnastics. She also enjoyed bowling, watching deer, rabbits and hummingbirds and outdoor activities. She was always willing to help after a good day of hunting. Most recently her true passion was her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was also concerned for there well being.

Anabel Shorette, 80, Canton Pyrites Road, Canton, died on July 17, 2007 at the Canton Nursing Home. The funeral will be July 23, 2007 at 5:15 PM, at the Lawrence Funeral Home.

Anabel Shorette, 80, of County Route 21, died early Tuesday, July 17, 2007 at the United Helpers Canton Nursing Home, after a brief illness. Funeral services will be held on Monday, July 23, 2007 at 5:15 PM at the Lawrence Funeral Home, 21 Park Street, Canton with Mother Evette Austin, pastor of the Grace Episcopal Church officiating. Calling Hours will be Monday, from 3-5 PM at the funeral home. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Canton Fire Department & Rescue Squad, 77 Riverside Drive, Canton, NY 13617 Attn: Ambulance Fund. Surviving are her husband Howard A. Shorette of Canton; five sons, Ernest Shorette of North Carolina, Charles “Bill” Dennis of Winthrop, Ivan M. Shorette of Canton, Howard A., Jr. of Colton and Wade M. of Canton; two sisters Cora Greguire of Dickinson Center and Ethel Russell of St. Regis Falls; 12 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Mrs. Shorette was predeceased by 3 brothers, Edward, William and Albert; and one sister, Edna Pacquin. Born February 21, 2007 in Dickinson Center, a daughter of Homer Arthur and Amelia Duquette Dennis, she attended Dickinson Union School and later received her GED in 1996. She was a member of the Grace Episcopal Church in Canton. On October 12, 1947, she married Howard Albert Shorette at the home of Howard’s parents in Malone, NY. Mrs. Shorette had worked at Santamorr’s Flower Shop for 12 years and was also a domestic for area families for a number of years. In her spare time she enjoyed gardening and caring for the family home, as well as, sewing, baking and cooking.

Allen Collingwood Rogerson, 66, Potter Road, Canton, died on July 13, 2007 at Canton Potsdam Hospital. The funeral will be July 20, 2007 at 10:00 AM, at the Grace Episcopal Church.

A Requiem Mass for Mr. Allen Collingwood Rogerson, 66, Potter Road will be celebrated at the Grace Episcopal Church in Canton, Friday, July 20 at 10:00 AM, with Mother Evette Austin, rector, officiating. Mr. Rogerson died Friday, July 13 in the Critical Care Unit at Canton-Potsdam Hospital after a short illness. Calling hours will be Thursday evening from 7-9 pm at the Grace Episcopal Church. If friends desire contributions may be made to the Grace Episcopal Church, 9 East Main Street, Canton, 13617. The Lawrence Funeral Home, Canton is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be sent online to www.lawrencefuneralhome.org Surviving are his wife, Phoebe, one son Michael, Manchester, NH, a daughter-in-law, Carole, Rochester, NY; one brother Peter, Golden, Colorado and three grandsons, Michael, Sean and Mitchell Rogerson. Mr. Rogerson was predeceased by a son Peter. Born December 9, 1940 in Stoke-on Trent, England, he was the son of Cuthbert Harry (MD) and Bettie Freeman DSc. He and his family moved to Baltimore, MD, in 1946 and he graduated from Baltimore Polytechnic School in 1958, received his bachelor’s degree from Haverford College in 1964 and his PhD in molecular biology from Dartmouth College in 1969. On April 27, 1960, he married Phoebe Hope Northrop in Baltimore, Maryland. Mr. Rogerson taught at Bryn Mawr College in Pennsylvania from 1970-1976. In 1976 he moved his family to Fort Valley, Georgia, to head a research group studying biologic nitrogen fixation. In 1979 he joined the biology faculty at St. Lawrence University. While at St. Lawrence he chaired the biology department from 1979 to 1986. In 1992 he received the Maslow Award for excellence in teaching. Mr. Rogerson retired in August of 2003 at the rank of full Professor. Mr. Rogerson had been an active member of the Grace Episcopal Church in Canton since 1979. He served on the vestry, as a warden, as a chalice bearer, as a lay Eucharistic minister, and in numerous other capacities. For him, one of the most satisfying ministries was accompanying the rector on visits to shut-ins. He also was active in Episcopal Cursillo. He was a volunteer reader for the sight-impaired at North Country Public Radio. One of Mr. Rogerson’s passions was the Family cottage on Tomahawk Island in Georgian Bay, Ontario. He spent as much time there during the summer as he could. Enjoying boating, canoeing, fishing, and kayaking. The ambience and the scenery never ceased to delight him. It was a wonderful time to read and listen to music. Another of his passions was travel. In April and May of this year he traveled from Brazil to Greece.

Henry Alvin Davis, 96, 10 Gouverneur Street, Canton, died on July 1, 2007 at Canton-Potsdam Hospital. The funeral will be July 7 and 8 from 305, at the the family home, calling hours only.

Mr. Henry Alvin Davis, 96, of 10 Gouverneur Street, died July 1, 2007 at the Canton-Potsdam Hospital in Potsdam. The family will receive friends at the home on Gouverneur Street, Canton on Saturday, July 7th and Sunday, July 8th from 3-5 PM. Burial will be in Union Cemetery, DeKalb Junction at a later date. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Canton Rescue Squad, 77 Riverside Drive, Canton, NY 13617 attn: Memorial Donations. Surviving are his wife Macy E. Davis of Canton; two brothers Luther Davis of Burke, WV and Lonnie Davis of Lorraine, Ohio; two sisters Daisy West of Boardman, Ohio and Marzee Singleton of Clarksburg, VA. He is also remembered by numerous nieces and nephews. Mr. Davis was predeceased by two sisters Naomi Kuhl and Lorene Swiger and a brother Hoy Davis. Born April 18, 1911 in Guff, West Virginia, son of the late William Lee and Ida May Leasburg Davis, he was a veteran of WWII serving in the US Army and US Navy from 1944 to 1945. On October 27, 1934 he married Macy Elizabeth Mouthorp at the Canton United Methodist Church with the Rev. Charles Carter as the celebrant. Mr. Davis along with his wife ran the greenhouse at the NY School of Agriculture ( SUNY Canton ) until its closure. He later received his electrician’s certificate and was a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local Union # 910. The couple also ran a hobby greenhouse at their home for over 60 years. Most recently Mr. Davis enjoyed going to McCarthy’s and the Cascade for coffee and to try his luck at Quickdraw. He also enjoyed a good joke and was known to joke and tease various friends and neighbors.

Katherine A. Donnelly, 96, formerly of 35 Riverside Drive and Malone, died on June 24, 2007 at United Helpers Canton Nursing Home. The funeral will be June 27, 2007 at 10:30 AM, at the St. Josephs Catholic Church in Malone.

Katherine A. Donnelly, 96, of 35 Riverside Drive and formerly of Lawrence Ave., Malone, NY, died Sunday, June 24, 2007 at the United Helpers Canton Nursing Home, where she was a resident since March of 2006. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, June 27, 2007 at 10:30 AM at the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 306 W. Main Street, Malone, NY. Calling hours will be Tuesday, June 26, 2007 from 6-8 PM at the Lawrence Funeral Home, Canton. Burial will be in Morningside Cemetery in Malone. Memorial contributions may be made to the Restoration Fund at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 66 Court Street, Canton, NY 13617. Surviving are her son and daughter-in-law, Jim and Patricia Donnelly of Canton and three grandchildren, James J. and wife Jessica of Massena, Colleen M. Logan and husband Kevin of Canton and Michael P. Donnelly of Canton; and five great-grandchildren. Born March 19, 1911 in New York City, a daughter of George and Agnes Steinecker Spooner., she graduated Malone High School ( Franklin Academy ) in the early 1930’s. Later she graduated Canton ATI in 1935. In the late 1930’s working as a Dietician for Beechnut Foods during the World’s Fair, Mrs. Donnelly met James A. Donnelly. The couple married on November 26, 1938 at St. Francis of Assisi Church in NYC. Mr. Donnelly died May 30, 1982. Mrs. Donnelly was a long time resident of 8 Lawrence Avenue, Malone. While in Malone, she was a communicant for St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. She also enjoyed her vegetable gardening.

Alice E. VanBrocklin, 61, 420 Burke Road, Plattsburgh, NY, died on June 18, 2007 at Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital in Plattsburgh, NY. The funeral will be June 22, 2007 at 11:00 am, at the Lawrence Funeral Home.

Burial will be in South Russell Cemetery. A celebration of Alice’s life will be held at Pour Ole Satch’s in South Russell, following the burial. Friends may call Thursday afternoon and evening from 5-8 at the Lawrence Funeral Home. If friends desire contributions may be made to the Richard E. Winter Cancer Treatment Center, 3 Lyon Place, Ogdensburg, 13669, or the Fitzpatrick Cancer Center, 75 Beekman Street, Plattsburgh, NY 12901. Condolences may be sent online to www.lawrencefuneralhome.org. Surviving are two daughters; Ronda Augustus and her companion, Jeff King, Plattsburgh, Karen Kain and her companion, Chuck Krywanczyk, North Lawrence, four grandchildren; Tyler, Ryan, and Kyle Kain and Addison Savage, one brother and sister-in-law; John, and his wife Alta Allen, Rochester; two sisters, Goldie Manion, Waterville, and Doris Allen, Rochester, and several nieces and nephews. Predeceasing Mrs. Van Brocklin are three sisters Viola, May, And Violet, and one brother, Leon, as well as other infant siblings. Born in the town of Clifton on February 21, 1946, she was the daughter of Stanley Bob and Vina Julia Walker Allen. She attended Knox Memorial High School in Russell. On June 30, 1984, she married Ronald T. Van Brocklin at the Colton United Methodist Church. The marriage ended in divorce. Mrs. Van Brocklin worked for over 35 years in the food services at St. Lawrence University, as a cook and cashier, retiring in early 2006. Mrs. Van Brocklin enjoyed her family and friends and the many friends and students she met while working at St. Lawrence, often hearing from them. She also enjoyed area casino slot machines, flower gardening and traveling.

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