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Elaine J. Lewis

Elaine J. Lewis

July 18, 2017

Elaine J. Lewis, 90, of Flynn Ave., passed away Tuesday July 18, 2017 at Meadowbrook Healthcare facility in Plattsburgh. She was born in Westport on November 15, 1926 daughter of the late Arthur and Berhta (Doyle) Larrabee. Services will be private and at the convenience of the family. Arrangements have been entrusted to Heald Funeral Home, 48 Court Street, Plattsburgh.

Gerald A. "Jerry" Sherman

Gerald A. "Jerry" Sherman

July 9, 2017

Gerald A. “Jerrry” Sherman, Sr., 82, of the LaPlante Road, passed away Sunday morning July 9, 2017 at his home under the care of his loving family and assisted by Hospice of the North Country. He was born in Churubusco on May 25, 1935 son of the late Arthur and Bertha (LaPier) Sherman. Gerald served proudly in the United Sates...

Dorothy A. Downey

Dorothy A. Downey

July 6, 2017

Saranac Dorothy A. Downey, 80, of McCutcheon Lane in Saranac, died July 6, 2017 under the care of her loving family and Hospice of the North Country. She was born in Detroit, MI on March 8, 1937 daughter of the late Joseph and Elsie (Schweinberg) Chini. The family soon moved to Long Island, where she attended Hempstead High School, graduating...

Edward C. "BUD" Drummond

Edward C. "BUD" Drummond

July 2, 2017

Its with great sadness in our hearts that we announce the death of our father and grandfather, Edward "Bud" Drummond on Sunday July 2, 2017. He was the son of William and Gladys (Wrisley) Drummond. Bud is survived by his children, Wayne (Brenda), Jeanine (Skip) Parker, Patti (Mike) Doyle, Jeffrey (Jill), Stephen, Christine (Kevin) Cassevah, and by 13 grandchildren and...

Nina (Lewis) Allen

Nina (Lewis) Allen

June 28, 2017

Nina (Lewis) Allen, 70, of 76 Johns Brook Lane died Wednesday, June 28, 2017 at the Elizabethtown Community Hospital with her husband, sons and sister, Paula by her side. She was born July 6, 1946 in Lake Placid and was the daughter of the late Paul and Beatrice (Shackett) Lewis. Nina grew up in Keene Valley and graduated from Keene...

Shane Russell Smith

Shane Russell Smith

June 24, 2017

Shane Russell Smith, age 25, of Elizabethtown passed away on June 24, 2017. He was born in Plattsburgh, NY on April 25, 1992 to the late Michael E. Smith and Constance M. (Barrows) Smith of Elizabethtown. He graduated in 2010 from Elizabethtown-Lewis Central School and attended Clinton Community College in Plattsburgh. At the time of his death, Shane was employed...

Rodney C. Hurley

Rodney C. Hurley

June 23, 2017

Rodney C Hurley 90, of Cumberland Head, died June 23rd at the Plattsburgh Rehab and Nursing Center in Plattsburgh. He was born August 20, 1926 in Elizabethtown, the son of Wesley and Josephine (Neumaier) Hurley. Rod graduated from Elizabethtown-Lewis Central School in 1944. He retired from the NY Telephone company with 30 plus years of service. He was a member...

Jame N. "Jim" LeClaire

Jame N. "Jim" LeClaire

June 17, 2017

Morrisonville James N. “Jim” LeClaire, 83, of Gene Lefevre Road in Morrisonville, passed away Saturday June 17, 2017 at UVM Heath Network CVPH in Plattsburgh. He was born in Fort Covington on July 11, 1933 son of the late Nigel and Euphemia (Thompson) LeClaire. At Jim’s request there will be no calling hours. A Graveside service will be held 9:00...

Richard C. Ayres

Richard C. Ayres

June 11, 2017

Richard C. Ayres, 90, of Park Ave. in Plattsburgh, passed away Sunday June 11, 2017 at his home. He was born in Morrisonville on January 21, 1927 son of the late Clifford and Violet (Goodsell) Ayres. Funeral Services and burial will be private and at the convenience. Arrangements have been entrusted to Heald Funeral Home, 48 Court Street, Plattsburgh. To...

Hilda D. Mann

Hilda D. Mann

May 30, 2017

Hilda D. Mann, 80, of Elizabethtown passed away Tuesday May 30, 2017 at Keene Valley Neighborhood House in Keene Valley. She was born in Wadhams on July 7, 1936 daughter of the late Lloyd and Mary (Anson) Duntley. Hilda graduated from Elizabethtown High school and attended the Albany School of Cosmetology. She was the Owner/Operator of Hilda of Chappaqua Salon....

Doris Plante

Doris Plante

May 29, 2017

Doris (Genes) Plante, 79, passed away on May 29, 2017, peacefully with her family by her side at CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh NY. Doris (Dee) Plante was born in the Bronx of New York In 1937 daughter of the late Anthony and Letty (Tamburino) Genes. In 1965 she relocated to Long Island, NY where she rasied her family. She...

William B. Haseltine

William B. Haseltine

May 27, 2017

William B. Haseltine, 70, of Elizabethtown, New York, beloved father and grandfather, passed away on May 27, 2017. Bill, a lifelong resident of Elizabethtown, was born on May 25, 1947 to Warren E. Haseltine, Jr. and Janet Bowler Haseltine. After graduating from the Elizabethtown-Lewis Central School, he was involved with various phases of highway, water and sewer construction for the...

Annette M. Fancher

Annette M. Fancher

May 21, 2017

Redford Annette M. Fancher, 56, of Church Street in Redford passed away Sunday May 21, 2017 at UVM Health Network CVPH in Plattsburgh. She was born in Cobleskill on May 22, 2017 daughter of Joe and Laura (Harrington) Fancher. There will be no calling hours. service will be private and at the conveneince of the family. Arrangements have been entrusted...

Dennis L. McNeill

Dennis L. McNeill

May 19, 2017

Dennis L, McNeill passed away on May 19, 2017 at his home. Dennis came to Elizabethtown with a number of friends to live there many years ago. They bought property there and wanted to get away from the hustle and bustle of life in New York City. Most of the original group who came, are still residing in Elizabethtown. Dennis...

David A. Collins

David A. Collins

May 15, 2017

SARANAC – David A. Collins, age 74, of Saranac, NY, passed away on Monday, May 15, 2017, at UVM Health Network, CVPH, with his loving family by his side, after a long and courageous battle with cancer and renal failure. David was born in Plattsburgh and raised in Redford, New York, by his parents, the late Arthur and Margaret (Baker)...

Donald G. Taylor

Donald G. Taylor

May 13, 2017

Donald Taylor, 106 years young, passed away Saturday May 13, 2017 at UVM Health Network ECH in Elizabethtown. He was born in Westport on April 30 1911 son of the late Gilbert and Carrie (Daniels) Taylor. Donald grew up and remained living at the Taylor Homestead in Westport. Here, he farmed, pressed gallons of Cider, viewed nature, did upkeeps and...

Ethel A. Mattox

Ethel A. Mattox

May 13, 2017

Elizabethtown Ethel A. Mattox, 87, of US Route 9 in Lewis, passed away Saturday May 13, 2017 at her home with her loving family by her side. She was born in AuSable Forks on June 29 1929 dughter of the late Edgar and Ethel (Desourdy) Bashaw. Calling hours will be from 9:00 to 11:00 AM Wednesday May 17, 2017 at...

Joseph M. "Joe" Nutini

Joseph M. "Joe" Nutini

May 6, 2017

Joseph M. “Joe” Nutini, 63, of Reber Road in Reber, passed away Saturday May 6, 2017 at UVM Health Network CVPH in Plattsburgh, NY. He was born in East Meadow, NY on February 15, 1954, son of the late Joseph and Roberta “Jean” (Hawthorne) Nutini. He is survived by his wife Joanne, son Matthew and wife Michelle Reed, son Daniel...

Carole Ann Race (MacRae)

Carole Ann Race (MacRae)

May 2, 2017

Carole Anne Race (MacRae), 74, of Plattsburgh was called home too soon, with her loving family by her side, Tuesday May 2, 2017 at Fletcher Allen Health Care Facility in Burlington, Vt.. Carole was born July 6, 1942, in Montreal, Quebec, daughter of the late Leslie and Elsie (Stephen) MacRae. She is survived by her brother, Andrew MacRae, and his...

Frances "Carolyn" Denton-Bessey

Frances "Carolyn" Denton-Bessey

May 1, 2017

Frances "Carolyn" Denton- Bessey, 76, of Clifton Park and formerly of Keene, passed away Monday May 1, 2017 at Saratoga Hospital after a short illness. She was born February 1, 1941 in Jay NY to the late Hiram and Agnes (Conlon) Denton. Frances spent the majority of her life in Wilmington and Keene. She worked many years at the Neighborhood...