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Lyda Elizabeth Clark VanValkenburgh
Nov 24, 2019
Lyda Elizabeth Clark VanValkenburgh of Lewis, NY passed away at UVM Health Network ECH in Elizabethtown at the age of 92 on November 24, 2019. Lyda was born on the 29th of October 1927 in Lewis, NY. Lyda married Joseph N. VanValkenburgh on the 26th of February 1949 in Westport, NY. They lived in California, Washington and Idaho before retiring...
Richard M. Olcott
Nov 22, 2019
Richard M. Olcott, 96, of Elizabethtown NY passed away at UVM Health Center ECH on Friday November 22nd, 2019 with his son Rick, Daughter in Law Gay, and Grandsons Joshua Richard and Jared Foster, by his side. He was born in Moriah on July 9th 1923 to Roy Olcott and Lillabelle (Fish) Olcott. Richard, also known as “Dick”, served in...
Robin Gail (Pelkey) Lawrence
Nov 20, 2019
Keene Robin Gail (Pelkey) Lawrence, 67, of Keene, died at home on Wednesday, November 20, 2019, from complications of lupus. She was born on December 1, 1951 at St. Clare’s Hospital in Schenectady, NY to Jean (Hickok) and Robert Pelkey. You know you are in trouble when two specialists tell you it would be better if you had cancer, because...
Lyle W. Berg
Nov 19, 2019
Lyle W. Berg, aged 73, passed away on Tuesday, November 19th, in his hometown of Cadyville, N.Y. He was born in Gowanda, NY to the late Catherine “Clare” Parkinson and Leland C. Berg on March 14th, 1946. He was preceded in death by his brother, Robert C. Berg. He leaves his grieving son, Dale Berg of FL, and daughter Margaret...
Elizabeth Jane Perry
Nov 15, 2019
Essex Elizabeth “Jane” Perry, 93, of Christian Road in Essex, passed away Friday November 15, 2019 at UVM Health Network ECH in Elizabethtown. She was born in Essex on November 3, 1926 daughter of the late George and Rose (English) DeMar. Jane was Postmaster in Elizabethtown for many years. In retirement she drove for the RSVP program. Jane was dedicated...
Arnold Stoker
Nov 15, 2019
Willsboro Arnold Stoker of Willsboro, NY went to join his parents on Nov 15, 2019. He was born on Nov. 11, 1942 in Essex, NY to Anthony and Edna (Christian) Stoker. He worked several years as custodian at the Willsboro Central School. He was an avid supporter of the WCS sports program, enjoyed music and spending time with family. He...
Michael D. MacDougal
Nov 8, 2019
Michael D. MacDougal (67) of Essex, NY passed away peacefully November 8, 2019 at Elizabethtown Community Hospital with his children by his side. Michael was born on May 28, 1952 to Margaret (Shambo) and Harold Q. MacDougal. He graduated from Willsboro Central School in 1971 and attended Clinton Community College, graduating with a degree in criminal justice. Michael served as...
Maria Surprenant
Nov 7, 2019
Maria Surprenant, aged 69, died Thursday, November 7, 2019, at the Essex Rehabilitation Center, in Elizabethtown, New York. Born on August 8, 1950 in Binghamton, New York to Edgar and Alice Surprenant, she spent most of her young years in Redford and Dannemora. After graduating from St. John's High School Maria made Plattsburgh her home. As a home care aide...
Sharon E. Willette
Nov 6, 2019
With profound sadness, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Sharon E. Willette, 74, of Plattsburgh, NY. She passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family and only grandson on Wednesday, November 6, 2019 at UVM Health Network CVPH in Plattsburgh. She was born on July 3, 1945 and grew up in Champlain, New York. Although Sharon left Champlain,...
Donald pugh
Nov 5, 2019
Donald Pugh, 66, of Champlain Street in Plattsburgh passed away Tuesday November 5, 2019 at UVM Health Network CVPH in Plattsburgh. He was born on May 6, 1953 in Wilkes-Barre, PA., son of the late Louis and Mary (Teberio) Pugh. Donald is survived by his daughter Shana Walter of Harrisburg, PA., a sister Bonnie Miller and her husband Arnie of...
Robert A. "Bob" Douglas
Oct 14, 2019
Robert A. “Bob” Douglas, 76, of Cornelia St., passed away Monday October 14, 2019 at UVM Health Network CVPH in Plattsburgh. He was born in March 29, 1943 in Plattsburgh son of the late Thomas F. and Mildred (Lucia) Douglas. Bob graduated from Mount Assumption High School, Siena College, (ROTC), before joining the U.S. Army. He worked for Symonds Precision...
Mary Jane Sherman
Oct 10, 2019
Mary Jane Sherman, 92, of Park Ave., passed away peacefully, in the company of her loving family, Thursday October 10, 2019 at UVM Health Network CVPH in Plattsburgh. Mary was born in Plattsburgh on July 21, 1927 daughter of the late James and Marion (Mead) Reynolds. Mary is survived by three daughters; Lila Parkinson of Chateauguay, Barbara Sherman of Morrisonville,...
William T. Burleigh
Oct 8, 2019
William T. Burleigh, 94, of Plattsburgh, passed away at the UVM Health Network, CVPH on October 8, 2019.William was born in Pasadena, CA. April 26, 1925, son of Capt. Andrew L. Burleigh USN and Marion Meader. William was pre-deceased by his wife of 56 years, Esther Parrotte in 2011. William is survived by his two sons and two daughters, David...
Brenda Mauran LaHendro
Oct 1, 2019
Brenda Mauran LaHendro, passed from this world at the University Hospital in Burlington, Vt. on October 1, 2019, with loved ones at her side, and now living eternally with her Lord in Heaven. Born in Mineville, New York the daughter of Irving W and Gladys (DeGroff) Mauran on April 5, 1944. Brenda graduated from Westport Central School and became a...
Margo (Moomey) Burnell
Sep 27, 2019
Margo (Moomey) Burnell passed away Friday, September 27, 2019 at the CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh surrounded by her family. Margo was born on October 22, 1939 the daughter of Milton and Maxine (Rockwell) Moomey who pre-deceased her. She graduated from Peru Central School. Margo married her high school sweetheart, Robert (Red) Burnellwho pre-deceased her. She has 3 children and...
Barbara O. White
Sep 26, 2019
BARBARA O.WHITE DECEMBER 2, 1935 – SEPTEMBER 26, 2019 Following a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease, Barbara passed quietly while at her beloved home in Westport, NY with her loving husband at her side. Born in Norwich, CT on December 2, 1935 to Dr. George E. Outwater and Ethel Eggelston Outwater, Barbara graduated from the Norwich Free Academy continuing on...
Arthur Harding North Jr.
Sep 18, 2019
Arthur Harding North, Jr. of Keeseville NY passed away peacefully with his Signiant other Ruthie Sprague and his sister Betty Turoff at his side. Many thanks to the Sprague family for being there for Art and caring for him. Art was born in Burlington VT on January 1, 1943 to Anita North and Arthur Harding North, Sr. After graduating from...
Josette M. Babbitt
Sep 15, 2019
Josette M. Babbitt, 84 years old, passed away peacefully on September 15, 2019, surrounded by her family. She was born on March 23, 1935 in Orleans, France. She was the daughter of Jean and Fernande Laveau. She was the proud co-owner of the French Connection and The Cardinal Pub in Plattsburgh, NY with her son, Andre Babbitt. Prior to becoming...
Mary V. Whitney
Sep 13, 2019
Mary V. Whitney 86, of Keene, NY passed away on Friday September 13, 2019 at Elizabethtown Community Hopsital. She was born in Au Sable Forks on August 18, 1933 daughter of the late Homer and Madeline Wright (Rhino). She married Reginald J. “Reg” Whitney Sr. of Keene, NY and together had eight children. Mary and Reg owned and ran the...
Willoughby Scott Hood
Aug 30, 2019
Willoughby Scott Hood, 91, of Cohasset, MA, was born November 2, 1927 in Rochester, NY and died August 30, 2019 in Plattsburgh, NY. Christened Barbara Barlow by her parents, Kathryn Willoughby Beecher (her mother’s maiden name) and Frederick Briggs Barlow of New Haven, CT. When her mother remarried and her stepfather James Bradley Scott, Jr. of Newburgh, NY, adopted her,...