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Shirley LaMere
Nov 30, 2025
Shirley A. LaMere, a woman defined by her unwavering faith and gentle spirit, was called home to be with the Lord on November 30, 2025, at the age of 87. She passed away peacefully with family by her side. She was born on August 17, 1938, to Frank and Mabel Stone.
She married the love of her life, Thomas LaMere, who...
Todd Christenson
Nov 27, 2025
Todd Christenson, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully at home on November 27, 2025, in Morrisonville, NY, surrounded by the love of his family. He was born April 7, 1956, in St. Paul, MN to the late Lee and Ruth Christenson.
Todd was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Julie; and his son, Matthew. He...
Patsy Myers
Nov 22, 2025
Patsy Myers, age 97, Elizabethtown NY, passed away on November 22, 2025 at the Essex Center in Elizabethtown.
Patsy Myers, daughter of Emma and Frank Burton, was born October 1, 1928. She lived most of her growing up years in Academy, South Dakota. She graduated from Platte High School in 1946. She graduated from Yankton College and earned degrees in Fine...
Peggy Garrow
Nov 6, 2025
Peggy Garrow, of Plattsburgh, passed away on Novemver 6, 2025, at the age of 78. Born on April 18, 1947 in Plattsburgh, NY to Aaron Garrow and Calla Scribner-Garrow. Peggy grew up with an independent spirit and a desire to help others that shaped her life. She was interested in gardening and had a love of animals.
Peggy dedicated many years...
Kevin Lawson
Nov 6, 2025
Kevin Samual Lawson, age 71, passed away on November 6,2025 at Elizabethtown Community Hospital.Kevin was born on August 28,1954 in Newburgh, NY to George William Lawson and Ida May Jollie. He grew up in New Paltz, NY where he graduated from New Paltz High School. After high school he went to NY Restaurant School in Manhattan.He married Janice Koenig and...
Noel Merrihew, III
Nov 2, 2025
Noel Henry Merrihew, III passed away Sunday, November 2nd, 2025, surrounded by loved ones.
Noel was born in Elizabethtown on December 7, 1953 to Dr. Noel H. Merrihew, Jr. and Doris Hicks Merrihew. He was the third of their four children. He grew up on River Street and had many entertaining stories of his childhood adventures with his siblings and...
Lewis Motasky
Nov 2, 2025
Elizabethtown, NY: On Sunday, November 2025, Lewis J. Motasky, 78, passed away peacefully in his home with his daughters by his side. Lou was surrounded by family and friends most of the day and when it was done, he left us to live forever with Our Father in His home.
Lou was born in Bridgeport, Connecticut. He attended Saint Ambrose School,...
Donald Slyman
Oct 28, 2025
Donald Slyman, of Plattsburgh, passed away on October 28, 2025, at the age of 72. Born on May 7, 1953, in Malone, NY to Earl Slyman and Beverly Goodrich, Donald grew up with an adventurous spirit and a love for the outdoors that shaped his life.
In his younger years, he was known as an avid fisherman, spending countless hours...
Katherine Heuser
Oct 26, 2025
Katherine Lillian Heuser of Au Sable Forks N.Y. passed away on October 26, 2025 at the age of 79. Born on November 1, 1945 in Elizabeth N.J. Katherine was the cherished daughter of George Heuser Sr. and Mary Zeyock. Katherine grew up in Roselle N.J. and was pre-deceased by her brother George Heuser Jr. in August of 2025.
Katherine graduated from...
Sherwood Hart, Sr.
Oct 25, 2025
Sherwood Roger Hart, Sr., passed away peacefully on October 25, 2025, at the age of 86. Born on August 26, 1939 to Arthur Hart and Grace Miller in Keeseville, New York, Sherwood dedicated his life to his family, community, and his work at SUNY Plattsburgh, where he served for 27 years, notably as the Supervisor of Grounds. Sherwood was a...
Gary Hayes
Oct 18, 2025
Gary Richard Hayes, aged 72, of Westport, passed away peacefully on October 18, 2025. Born November 7, 1952, in Malone, New York, Gary was the beloved son of Richard and Ruby Hayes.
Gary dedicated more than fifty years of his life to the Wadhams-Westport Fire Department, serving his community faithfully as both a firefighter and a member of the fire...
Betty Light
Oct 17, 2025
Betty Jane Light, born in Queens, NY and raised in Chappaqua until 1961, she moved to Elizabethtown (God's Country) to present. Married to Kempton, she had five children; five grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
She worked for Independent Cement Company, a Canadian company with offices in Elizabethtown. She served as a Girl Scout leader for twelve years and assisted...
Carol Bechta
Oct 15, 2025
Carol Marie Bechta, of Essex, NY, passed away peacefully on October 15, 2025, at the age of 83.
Born on October 4, 1942, in Holyoke, Massachusetts, Carol was the cherished daughter of John DesFosses and Claire Remillard. She grew up surrounded by the love of her family and the beauty of New England, forming the kind and generous spirit that defined...
William Evans
Oct 14, 2025
William B. Evans of Jay died suddenly on Monday, Oct. 13, 2025. Born in Albany on May 28, 1947, Bill graduated from The Hotchkiss School in 1965. He graduated from Yale University with a bachelor's in political science in 1969, where he won the Winthrop Smith Award in lacrosse and was an All-American in football. He studied art at the...
Mary "Maureen" Walker
Oct 14, 2025
Mary M. "Maureen" Walker of Plattsburgh, NY died on October 14, 2025.
Maureen was born in County Kerry, Ireland on July 20, 1933, the daughter of the late Mary and John Riordan
She is survived by her loving daughter Hazel Dwyer and her son-in-law David Dwyer; granddaughter Jennifer Dwyer, grandson James Dwyer; great-granddaughter Maya Dwyer; her sister Rosemary Williams and brother-in-law John...
Walter Booth
Oct 13, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Walter William George Booth, 77, who peacefully departed this life on Monday, October 13, 2025, at home with his son and daughter by his side. He was born on October 15, 1947, in Boston, MA to William and Stephanie Booth.
He attended Sacred Heart School for Boys in Boston until...
Bonnie MacDougal
Oct 10, 2025
Bonnie Louise MacDougal, 76, passed away October 10, 2025, after a brief but fierce battle with cancer.
Bonnie was born August 12, 1949, in Elizabethtown, NY, the third child of Phebe Morse and Orren MacDougal. Bonnie attended Westport High School. Bonnie lived her life with free will and the brightest of light. She spent her whole career in the hospitality...
Gail LaPier
Sep 30, 2025
On September 30, 2025, you left as a whisper into the cold morning air with family at your side. Leaving behind 93 years of life and memories.
Born Galeska "Gail" Emma Terpstra, on March 15, 1932, in Gaastmeer, Friesland, Netherlands to Martin and Susie (Eckhof) Terpstra. Falling in line as the second oldest of 4 children; Charlie, John, and Ann. In...
Michael Burl
Sep 22, 2025
Michael Burl, 54, passed away peacefully at home on September 22, 2025, surrounded by his beloved family. He was born on August 29, 1971, in Plattsburgh, the cherished son of Louis Burl, Jr. and Anna Yow.
Michael loved casting a line into quiet waters, playing with his dogs, and spending cherished weekends camping at the Squares. These moments brought...
Brian Trumbull
Sep 20, 2025
Brian Trumbull, 64, born on March 9, 1961, to Robert Trumbull and Esther Ryan, in Keene Valley, NY, left us peacefully on September 20, 2025, after his courageous battle with leukemia at UVM Medical Center in Burlington, Vermont.
Brian spent 25 years of his life as a Corrections Officer for the New York State Department of Corrections, from 1982 to 2007....
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