Published 2/23/02

Plattsburgh — Mrs. Yvette Bourdon, 75, of Boynton Avenue, passed away Thursday, Feb. 21, 2002, at her home.

She was born in LaColle, Quebec, Canada, on March 23, 1926, the daughter of Valentine and Louisia (Bouchard) Girard.

She enjoyed sewing and was a member of St. John’s Church.

Yvette is survived by her husband of 55 years, Real Bourdon of Plattsburgh; two sisters, Rita Richard of LaColle, Quebec, and Dora Remillard of LaColle, Quebec; and several nieces and nephews.

Yvette was predeceased by her parents; a brother, Lord Girard; three sisters, Berthe Guay, Alice Langlois and Dolores Duteau.

Calling hours will be Monday from 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. at the Brown Funeral Home, Plattsburgh. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Monday at 1 p.m. at St. John’s Church. Interment will be in the family plot in Mt. Carmel Cemetery in LaColle, Quebec.

Dannemora — Mrs. Marie V. LaFontaine, 91, formerly of Cook Street, passed away Thursday, Feb. 21, 2001, at the Cedar Hedge Nursing Home in Rouses Point.

She was born in Morrisonville, N.Y., on Jan. 31, 1911, the daughter of Alfred and Rosetta (Riley) Breyette.

Marie had worked as a waitress at Ting’s Restaurant and she was a clerk at the IGA in Dannemora.

She was a member of St. Joseph’s Altar Rosary Society and was a life member and past grand regent of the Catholic Daughters of Americas Court Mother Admirable 592.

Marie enjoyed gardening and was a member of St. Joseph’s Church in Dannemora. Most importantly, she will be remembered as a loving home maker.

Marie is survived by one son, and daughter-in-law, Peter and Roberta LaFontaine of Rouses Point; a son-in-law, William Cameron of Schenectady; a daughter-in-law, Barbara Quinn of Saranac Lake; ten grandchildren; several great - grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews also survive her.

She was predeceased by her husband, Herman J. LaFontaine; a son, Roger Quinn; a daughter, Dotie Cameron: her brothers, Clarence "Ting" Breyette, Donald Breyette and Leo Breyette.

There will be no calling hours. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Monday at 11 a.m. from St. Joseph’s Church in Dannemora, with the Rev. John Looby as celebrant. Interment will be at a later date in St. Joseph’s Cemetery.

Friends wishing may make donations to the charity of their choice.

Arrangements are by the Brown Funeral Home in Plattsburgh.

Schenectady, NY — Mr. Brugeon, 75, of Schenectady, N.Y., passed away Fri. Feb. 22, 2002.

He was born in Malone, N.Y.

Mr. Brugeon is a Roman Catholic and a member of the American Legion from Sanford, Fla.

He is survived by wife, Esther Marie Brugeon of Lake Mary, Fla.; daughters, Nancy Varney of Longwood, Fla., and Diane Teal of Leawood, Kan.; sister, Marlene Jiampetti of Glens Falls, N.Y.; granddaughters, Kristin and Kelly Varney of Longwood, Fla.; niece, Gina Jiampetti of Cary, N.C.; and nephews, Robert, Stephen and Jeffrey Jiampetti.

A private service will be conducted at a later date.

The family has requested that in lieu of flowers donations be made to the American Diabetes Association.

LAKE GEORGE — Margaret A. Massey, of Lake George, passed away, Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2002, after a long illness.

Born Feb. 4, 1939, in Ticonderoga, she was the daughter of the late John and Ruth (Church) Fitzgerald, where she grew up on the family farm.

Peg attended Mount St. Joseph’s Academy in Rutland, Vt., Ticonderoga High School and Cornell University Extension.

She spent her life working continuously to meet the needs of her family, never putting her own needs first. She took on every responsibility handed to her and tried her best to meet them.

Peg was very community minded. She worked for many years reaching out to those people who were often passed by but who needed her most. She was very proud of her accomplishments and that these people loved her for herself.

She loved cooking, gardening, canning, comfort food and hanging dozens of clean diapers out on the clothesline every day.

Peg spent countless sleepless nights reading her books. Her favorites were the old wholesome novels where goodness always prevailed. She was never without something to read. She always enjoyed listening to her old time country music.

Her favorite people to be with were babies and old folks.

We all hope she knows now how much she was needed and loved. She wanted that most of all. She will be sorely missed.

Besides her parents, Peg is predeceased by her husband, Robert H. Massey on Nov. 15, 2000, and her very dear son, Robert Massey on Jan. 11, 2002.

Peg is survived by four daughters, Susan Colburn of St. Louis, Mo., Donna Taylor of Lake George, Anne Mills of Glens Falls and Debra Marciano of Lake George; her special granddaughter, Jessica Taylor of Bolton Landing; four sons, Wayne Taylor of Ticonderoga, Kevin Taylor of Castleton, Vt., James Taylor of Crown Point and Paul Taylor of Lake George. Peg also has 21 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister, Mary Ellen LaBounty of Ticonderoga; and two brothers, Daniel Fitzgerald and Mickey Fitzgerald, both of Ticonderoga. She is also survived by her ex husband, Malcolm Taylor of Crown Point; and her best friend, Rick Terp, who was fortunate to have shared in her life and knew her well.

She always dreamed of being able to fly with the geese. Maybe she’ll get her wish.

Peg, Ma, Gramma - we all hope that now you can finally rest in peace.

Family and friends may call from 3 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2002, at Singleton-Healy Funeral Home, 407 Bay Road, Queensbury.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2002, at the funeral home, with the Rev. Donald Klob officiating.

Burial will be at the convenience of the family.

Norman F. Allen Sr., 73, of the Franklin County Nursing Home and formerly of County Route 4, Fort Covington, N.Y., died Friday, Feb. 22, 2002, at the Alice Hyde Medical Center in Malone. He had been a patient there since February 21, 2002.

He was born in Fort Covington, Aug. 20, 1928, the son of the late, William and Mary (Bashaw) Allen.

Calling hours will be Sunday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Cappiello-McKenzie and Cosgrove Funeral Home in Fort Covington. A funeral service will be held Monday at 10 a.m. in the funeral home chapel, with the Rev. Kris Lauzon officiating. Burial will be in the old St. Mary’s Cemetery in Fort Covington in the spring.