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.

Cleo Johnson Golding, 82, West Ploy Webb, Arlington, Texas, died on March 8, 2007 at Community Hospice Loving Hearts Home in Texas. The funeral will be May 25, 2007 at 2:15 PM, at the Lawrence Funeral Home.

Cleo Johnson Golding, 82, of West Ploy Webb, Arlington, TX, formerly of Ogdensburg, NY and Norwalk and Stratford, CT, died March 8, 2007, at Community Hospice Loving Hearts Home in Arlington, TX. Calling hours will be Friday, May 25, 2007 from 12 Noon to 2:00 PM at the Lawrence Funeral Home, 21 Park Street, Canton, NY 13617, where Funeral services will begin at 2:15 PM with The Rev. James M. Brand officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, Canton. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Loving Hearts Home, 1923 Norwood, Arlington, TX 76013, the Cleo J. Golding Scholarship, SUNY Canton, Canton, NY 13617, or the Class of ’47 Endowed Scholarship at Clarkson University, Potsdam, NY 13676. Surviving are his wife Betty, of 58 years; a son, Craig and wife Erma of E. Norwalk, CT; a daughter, Deborah Post and husband John of Arlington, CT; a brother and sister-in-law, Mr. & Mrs. Charles R. Golding of Sarasota, FL; three grandchildren, Ryan Wright and wife Julie of Ft. Worth, TX, Jennifer L. Golding and Sara F. Golding both of E. Norwalk, CT and a great-grandchild, Jude Isabella Wright. Born Sept. 16, 1924, in Ellisburg, NY a son of the late Carroll C. Golding and Fern E. Johnson Golding, he graduated Belleville High School in 1940. After graduating from Canton ATC in 1942 and service in the US Army, he also graduated from Clarkson University in Potsdam, NY with a Chemical Engineering Degree. On June 27, 1948, he married Betty Jane Paro at the Grace Episcopal Church in Canton, NY. Mr. Golding was employed by Vanderbilt Minerale Corp, Division of R.T. Vanderbilt Co, in New York, Kentucky and Connecticut for 45 years, starting as Plant Engineer, then as Plant Manager, General Manager, Salesman, and Vice President of the VMC Manufacturing Division before retiring in 1993. He was a member and past president of the Industrial Management Club, Norwalk, and a charter member of the Connecticut Chapter of the Society of Cosmetic Chemists. He was a charter member of the Century Club and member of the Board of Directors of the Canton College Foundation and a member of the SUNY Canton Alumni Council. In 1990, The Cleo J. Golding Scholarship was established at SUNY Canton. He participated in the establishment of the Clarkson Class of ’47 Endowed Scholarship. Mr. Golding played basketball and baseball in college and was a member of Zeta Alpha Phi fraternity. He was a member of Pasttimes Athletic Club in Norwalk and enjoyed playing golf, sports in general, summers on the St. Lawrence and traveling.

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