Search Obituaries
For those who have recently experienced the death of a family member or friend, an obituary serves as an opportunity to remember the accomplishments and family tree of their loved one. If you have recently lost someone you love, we hope that you will accept our condolences.
Phyllis McCray
Feb 12, 2017
Phyllis McCray, 69, Burgoyne Way in Willsboro, passed away unexpectedly on February 12th 2017 at Elizabethtown Community Hospital in Elizabethtown. She was born December 8th 1947 in Willsboro to Leroy and Isabelle (Betters) Drinkwine. Phyllis married Ellis in 1965 and the couple welcomed three children into their home. Phyllis was a hardworking mother of three. She worked at IBM as...
Sheila Mary Phalen
Feb 12, 2017
Sheila Mary Phalen, 90, of Lewis passed away Sunday February 12, 2017 at the Essex Center in Elizabethtown. She was born in England, United Kingdom to William F. and Ellen (Walsh) Keith. Sheila resided in Ossining before she and her husband moved to Lewis in the 1980’s. She had been employed at the Maryknoll Missionary Society in Pleasantville. After moving...
Robert F. Bombard Sr.
Feb 8, 2017
SARANAC Mr. Robert F Bombard, Sr, 75 of Saranac passed away, Wednesday, February 8, 2017 at CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh with his family by his side. He was born in Black Brook, NY on March 30, 1941 son of the late Ernest "Charlie" Bombard and Valda (Douglas) Bombard. Bob retired from Clinton Correctional Facility as a Carpenter after 25...
Geraldine L. "Gerry" Defayette
Feb 7, 2017
MORRISONVILLE – Geraldine L. Defayette, 84, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2017 at UVM Health Network, CVPH in Plattsburgh, surrounded by family. Gerry was born in Plattsburgh, October 09, 1932, the daughter of Homer and Bessie Stone. Gerry attended St. John’s Academy in Plattsburgh. She worked for AT& T after high school and then completed her LPN nursing degree in...
James Patrick Whalen
Feb 4, 2017
Willsboro James Patrick Whalen, 80, of Route 22 in Willsboro passed away Saturday February 4, 2017 at UVM Health Network CVPH in Plattsburgh. He was born in Willsboro on August 10, 1936 son of the late John and Martha (Coolidge) Whalen. Funeral services and burial will be private and at the convenience of the family. Arrangements have been entrusted to...
Constance E. "Connie" Ano
Jan 30, 2017
Rouses Point Constance E. “Connie” Ano, 84, of Lake Street in Rouses Point passed away Monday January 30, 2017 at UVM Health Network CVPH in Plattsburgh. She was born in Au Sable Forks on October 25, 1932 daughter of the late Claude and Viola (Stanley) Ano. Connie worked at the St. Lawrence Psychiatric Center retiring in 1985. She enjoyed camping,...
Sarah Symonds Prince
Jan 27, 2017
Sarah Symonds Prince (1954-2017) Sarah Symonds Prince (born July 11, 1954) died unexpectedly of congestive heart failure in late January in her Keene Valley home. A long time resident and well-loved community member, she was active in the Keene Valley Congregational Church choir and handbell choir, the town community garden program; she was a former member of the Keene Valley...
Caroline Alwilda Williams Carson
Jan 22, 2017
Caroline Alwilda Williams Carson, affectionately known by her family and friends as “Wilda,” went to be with God on Sunday January 22, 2017. Her beloved husband, Robert Carson, was surely there to greet her, and we all find great comfort in knowing that they are together once again. Their love knew no bounds- stretching far and wide across all earthly...
Helen Collins
Jan 14, 2017
Helen Collins, 87, of Westport NY passed away January 14, 2017. She was born in Saranac Lake on August 19, 1929 daughter of the late Leon and Mae (Cleland) Goodroe. She was co-owner of Collins Oil Company and for many years served as Town Clerk of Westport. She was predeceased by her husband, Carl E. Collins Sr., her son, Carl...
Margaret Mary Waldron
Jan 10, 2017
Margaret Mary Waldron 86 of Clayburg passed away peacefully on January 10, 2017 at UVMHC/CVPH Medical Center. Margaret was the daughter of Michael & Mimie Waldron. She is survived by Sister Eileen Waldron of Washington, D.C., Ursula Waldron of Fayetville NY, sister in laws Florence Waldron of Rochester NY and Anna Taylor of Saranac. She is predeceased by her parents,...
Thelma J. Palmer
Jan 8, 2017
Essex, N.Y - Thelma J. Palmer, age 83, surrounded by her loving family, passed away in her home on January 8, 2017. A Mother of six children, Grandmother of 12 children and a Great-Grandmother of 15 children. Thelma was born in Bermuda to Ida and Albert Thomas on January 24, 1933. She has two sisters and two brothers: Patricia Clark,...
Emma Jean Drummond
Jan 8, 2017
Lewis, NY- Emma Jean Brewster Drummond It is with great sadness in our hearts that we announce the death of Emma Jean Brewster Drummond, wife and mother, on Sunday, January 08, 2017. Emma Jean, the daughter of Francis and Thurlah Brewster, was born on December 10, 1936 in Essex, NY. She resided in Grover Hills for most of her youth....
June Havens
Jan 5, 2017
Altamont June Havens, 88, of Western Ave., in Altamont, passed away Thursday January 5, 2017 at Essex Center in Elizabethtown, NY. She was born in Carbondale, PA. on June 1, 1928 daughter of the late William and Ilah (Andrews) Clum. A graveside service will be held at a later date at Memory Gardens in Watervliet, NY. Arrangements have been entrusted...
George H. Doxtater
Jan 4, 2017
George H Doxtater of Willsboro, born November 21,1922 in Herkimer, NY, passed away peacefully January 4, 2017. George retired from the Town of Willsboro as a Mechanic. He also worked on several Power Projects throughout New York State and in Pakistan. He enjoyed hunting, gardening and fishing, especially ice fishing. George was preceded by his parents Eli and Lora (Prowl)...
Marilyn A. Flora
Jan 3, 2017
Marilyn A Flora (Baker), 63 of Carmel Drive in Plattsburgh,NY passed away January 3rd, 2017 at Cvph Medical Center with her husband Richard Flora, children( Lindsay Baker-Flora Mark and Jessica Finnell) and other relatives that were by her side as she was departing us and going to be with her father Harold Baker, our beloved family pets, Jerry Lee, Layla,...
Msgt Scott W. Scovell
Jan 2, 2017
Rapid City, SD MSGT, Scott W. Scovell, 37, of Keene Valley passed away unexpectedly of Cardio Myopathy, Monday January 2, 2017 at his off base apartment in Rapid City, SD (Ellsworth Air Force Base). He will be escorted home by his two best friends Kenny McKenna who is stationed in England and Eric Simons who is stationed in Kansas. He...
Anne Hoffman
Dec 28, 2016
Anne Hoffman, 84, formerly of Millford, PA, passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2016, at her home, Plattsburgh Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, with friends by her side. Anne was born in Rochelle Park, New Jersey on September 1, 1932 to the late Anne and William Christman. Anne is survived by, her many, many friends, and honorary family members at Plattsburgh Rehabilitation...
Brenda L. LaCroix
Dec 27, 2016
Dannemora Brenda LaCroix (Noel), 54, of Emmons Street, Dannemora, died in her home after fighting a courageous battle with cancer on Tuesday, December 27, 2016. She was born in Plattsburgh on November 15, 1962, the daughter of Richard and Esther (Ryan) Noel. She married the love of her life, Brian LaCroix on November 12, 1983. Brenda was a member of...
Gervis Lawrence Macey
Dec 22, 2016
Plattsburgh – Gervis Lawrence Macey 92, of Plattsburgh, N.Y. , Entered " Eternal Rest " on Thursday, Dec. 22, 2016 at the Clinton County Nursing Home, after a long battle with lung cancer with his loving family by his side. He was born January 11, 1924, in Plattsburgh, the son of the late Lawrence and Mabel Macey. Gervis married Helen...
Carol Ann Fessette
Dec 18, 2016
Carol Ann Fessette 71 passed away peacefully December 18 2016 at CVPH/UVM after a yearlong battle with cancer. Carol was born to Lawrence and Evangline (Stevens) Cumm on August 8 1945. She leaves behind her loving husband of 50 years Lester; two sons Erik, Jeremy Sr. and his wife Sue. Her beloved grandson Jeremy Jr., whom she raised, two stepdaughters...