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Barbara Cornwright
Apr 10, 2023
Barbara Cornwright January 26, 1932-April 9, 2023 “if nothing ever changed, there’d be no butterflies. Just when the caterpillar thought the world was over, it became a butterfly.” The lives of family and friends of Barbara Cornwright changed on Easter Sunday with her peaceful death. When you see a butterfly, think of Bobbie……her beautiful voice, her hearty laugh, her warm...
Beverly Purdy Gregory Greenwood
Apr 1, 2023
Beverly Purdy Gregory Greenwood, 89, of Keene, NY, passed away on April 1st, 2023 with her loving family by her side under the care of High Peaks Hospice. Bev was born on October 2nd, 1933 to Monty and Lorraine Purdy in Greece, NY. She moved to the mountains of Keene in 1946, and still could recount her first trip through...
Therese Denton
Mar 23, 2023
On March 23rd, 2023, Therese Denton (born Germain) on October 30th, 1930 and living in Elizabethtown New York. Daughter of Maurice Germain and Corinne Simard has peacefully passed away at her house at the age of 92 and predeceased by her husband Albert Denton. She was deeply involved in the local community and a great fan of classical music. Remaining...
Maurice Garand
Mar 23, 2023
Maurice Garand, age 92, a longtime Westport, New York resident, passed away on March 23, 2023. Maurice was the son of the late Norman and Katherine (Ahrant) Garand. He was also predeceased by the love of his life, wife, Grace Garand, a brother Douglas Garand, a brother Norman Garand Jr., and a sister, Geraldine Clark. Maurice was born November 1,...
Thurla "Tilli" Mae Pierce
Mar 20, 2023
Thurla “Tillie” (Moynan) Pierce, 79, originally from Essex, NY, passed away March 20, 2023 at Meadowbrook Healthcare with her loving family by her side. Thurla May Moynan was born on July 6, 1943 in Willsboro to Lester and Rachel (Shappy) Moynan. On October 8, 1960 she married Stanley G. Pierce. Together they had four children in the same home that...
James N. "Frenchie" Phillips
Mar 7, 2023
James N. “Frenchie” Phillips, 72, of Westport, passed away unexpectedly on March 7, 2023 in Elizabethtown. He was born in Elizabethtown on January 14, 1951son of the late Norman and Marion (Nollette) Phillips James worked in Reber in his earlier years, went on to work for NYSDOT for over 25 years. After his retirement] he had his own excavation business...
Allan R. Giancola
Mar 4, 2023
Allan R. Giancola, 80, of Willsboro passed away Saturday, March 4, 2023, at the Champlain Valley Senior Community. He was born in Yonkers on Dec. 21, 1942, son of the late Richard and Kathryn (Curran) Giancola. Allan attended public school in Yonkers. He worked as a mail carrier in Yonkers and a mail handler in Plattsburgh until his retirement. Allan...
Clifton "Cliff" James Legacy
Mar 2, 2023
Clifton (Cliff) James Legacy, 86, completed his earthly life journey and began his glorious heavenly journey on March 2, 2023. He was born in 1936 in Belmont, N.Y., son of Clifton (Kip) and Ruth (Cromp) Legacy. He attended and graduated from Franklin Academy, Malone, N.Y. Following graduation, he attended Clarkson University for one year. He began a lifelong career with...
Stanley John Farbotko
Feb 27, 2023
Stanley John Farbotko, age 85, of West Chazy, passed away on Monday, February 27,2023 at CVPH following a struggle with lung cancer. Stanley was the son of Albert and Alexandra Farbotko, and brother to John Farbotko of Stony Point, Tom Farbotko of West Chazy, Anna Sherman of Plattsburgh, and Wanda Esser of New Orleans. Following high school at Mount Assumption...
Gail Robin Andersdon
Feb 19, 2023
Gail Robin (Whitaker) Anderson, 69, of Lewis, NY passed away on February 19, 2023 surrounded by her loved ones. Gail was born on June 27, 1953 to Robinson Odell and Theresa Katherine (Rheaume) Whitaker. After graduating from Moriah Central School in 1971, Gail attended SUNY Geneseo until she began working at Moses Ludington Hospital as a Nurse's Aide and Activities...
Carey L. Liss
Feb 16, 2023
Carey L. Liss, age 67, of Wallace Hill Rd. Plattsburgh, N.Y. died in his home of natural causes on February 16th, 2023. He was born to Shirley (Winternitz) and Abraham Liss on March 8, 1955 in Chicago, Illinois. Carey graduated from Steuben Metropolitan High School. He worked for many years at Nightingale Conant Press in Chicago. He also spent several...
Donald J. LaPier
Feb 13, 2023
Donald J LaPier 85, of Vassar road in Altona, passed away Monday, February 13, 2023 at CVPH. He was born in Chazy, NY on March 29, 1937. He was the son of the late Walter and Laura (Brown) LaPier. Donald was a well-known logger known as “Mountain Dew” for most of his life. He enjoyed gardening, puzzles, camping, and long...
James Parker Rice Jr.
Feb 10, 2023
James Parker Rice, Jr., 97, passed away peacefully at home in Westport, NY on February 10, 2023 with family by his side. Born in Fitchburg, MA on November 18, 1925 to James P. Rice and Marion (Stevens) Rice, Parker attended Fitchburg schools through grade 10 and Lunenburg High School thereafter, graduating in the Class of 1943. Upon graduation, he joined...
Augustine Eclipse Giroux
Feb 9, 2023
Augustine Eclipse Giroux, 90 years old, a life-long resident of Plattsburgh, NY passed away peacefully on February 9, 2023 with her family by her side. She was born on August 31, 1932, the daughter of Leo and Ruth (Gebo) Baker. She was born during the full eclipse, which gave her, her name. She grew up and attended school in Plattsburgh,...
Scott C. Briggs
Feb 4, 2023
Scott C. Briggs passed away suddenly Feb. 4, 2023. He was born in Hartford Ct. on April 29, 1968 to parents George and Jerilyn. He is survived by his parents, his sons Colin, of Boston Ma., Justin of Wilmington, NY. He also leaves his brother, Ron (Joanne) of Bolton, CT and partner Debra Beaney of Peru, NY. He also leaves...
Joan LaPierre
Feb 2, 2023
est Chazy - Mrs. Joan LaPierre, 83, of Cemetery Street, West Chazy, passed away Thursday, February 2nd, 2023, at CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh, with her family by her side. She was born in Altona on February 9th, 1939. Daughter of the late Hilbert & Ruth LaPierre. Joan retired from GSA at the Champlain border where she worked for many...
Daniel J. Hopkins
Feb 1, 2023
Daniel J Hopkins, 77, passed away peacefully February 1, 2023. He was born December 19, 1945 in Westport to the parents of Harry and Dorothy Hopkins. Daniel was enlisted in the US Army from 1966 - 1968 where he proudly served in the Vietnam War. He is survived by his daughters and their spouses, Becky and Evan Tamer, December and...
Serge W. Guay
Jan 27, 2023
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Serge W. Guay, 73, of West Chazy. He passed away peacefully with his children by his side on Friday, January 27, 2023. Serge was born on August 27, 1949, in LaColle, Quebec, the son of Andre and Jeannine (Bedard) Guay. Serge immigrated to New York State from Canada when...
Robert George Lee
Jan 23, 2023
Robert George Lee passed away at his home on January 23, 2023, at the age of 81 after a fearless fight with cancer with his wife Ruthann at his side. He was born at the Benedict Memorial Hospital in Ballston Spa, June 20, 1941. He grew up in West Milton near there and attended Ballston Spa High School where he...
Clarence L. Raynor
Jan 21, 2023
Clarence L. Raynor, known as “C.L.” to family and friends went to be with his Lord and Savior on January 21, 2023. Clarence was born on April 14, 1949 in Pine Level, North Carolina the son of the late Willie C. Raynor and Arlene Game Raynor. Clarence graduated from North Johnston High School in North Carolina in 1967. He joined...




