Published 06/04/02

Roswell, Ga. — Deirdre, as she was known all her life, died peacefully at 10 p.m., May 31, 2002, surrounded by those who loved her'

She was born in 1929 in Enniskillen, Northern Ireland to Harry Herbert, a dentist, and Susan McWilliams and was the oldest of six children.

She was educated in convent schools in Ireland until the age of 18, when she went to St. George’s College in London. She then went to work for John Laing and Sons, a major contractor and developer in England. She became Administrative Assistant to Brian Michie, a director of the company, who was responsible for building England’s first motorway the M1, for which he subsequently received the Order of the British Empire.

While working in Bristol she met her future husband, John Paul. They married on May 30, 1956, and emigrated to Canada three days later' subsequently emigrating to the US in 1959. (Altogether, Deirdre and her family moved their household across the Atlantic five times)

She was a founding member of the St. Peter Chanel Catholic Church in Roswell and was very active in many ministries of the church and dearly loved by all. Deirdre enjoyed gardening and spending time with her family.

She is survived by her husband, John; and four children, Michael and his wife, Robyn Paul of Suwanee, Ga., Colin and his wife, Christina Limberakis of San Francisco, Catherine and Michael McCormick of Peru and Deborah Paul of New York City. She is also survived by three sisters and two brothers, Oonagh and William McElhinney of Killaloe, Ireland, Eithne and Paddy MacLaughlin of Letterkenny, Ireland, Mary Herbert of Enniskillen, N. Ireland, Richard and Nuala Herbert of Ennis, Ireland, and Msgr. Leo Herbert of Newman, Ga. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Caitlin Paul, Suwanee, Ga., Henry and Emily McCormick of Peru, as well as a grandchild due in August to Christina Limberakis.

A graveside service will be held Thursday, at 11 a.m. at the Immaculate Conception Cemetery in Keeseville with Monsignor Leo Hebert, officiating.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Christian Foundation for Children and Aging, or to the St. Peter Chanel Building Fund.

Arrangements are with the Hamilton Funeral Home in Keeseville.

MALONE — Bernard T. "Duke" Duquette, 84, a lifelong resident of Malone, passed away at his home on Sunday, June 2, 2002.

Mr. Duquette was born in Malone, N.Y., on March 7, 1918, the eldest son of John and Francis Travers Duquette.

He graduated from Franklin Academy in 1938 and was a member of the Class of 1942 at Union College in Schenectady, N.Y.

Mr. Duquette served in World War II as a member of the Medical Department of the U.S. Army.

On May 16, 1941, Mr. Duquette married Roberta M. Scott, "Bobbie" of Schenectady, N.Y.

Mr. and Mrs. Duquette are survived by two daughters, Dale Davis of Malone and Susan Duquette of Peru, N.Y. Also surviving are his sister, Ann Anderson of Plattsburgh; two grandchildren, Heather Cornish of Plattsburgh and David Santy of Peru, N.Y.; and a great - grandson, Hunter Scott Cornish.

Mr. Duquette’s brother, Edward Duquette predeceased him in December of 2000.

Mr. Duquette was a well-respected local businessman and leader in the Malone community. He was the founder and president of American Village up until 1993 when his daughter, Dale assumed leadership. "Duke" was a member of the Chamber of Commerce of Malone and Saranac Lake, a director and a life long member of the Elks and Kiwanis, the American Legion and Amvets, and a Knights of Columbus 4th Degree. Mr. Duquette served as a director of the Malone Country Club, the North Industrial Corporation and the Franklin County Fair Bureau. Mr. Duquette also served on the Board of Trustees at Alice Hyde Hospital and was also very active in local politics.

There will be no services. Family and friends will gather to celebrate "Duke’s" life from 2 to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, June 5, 2002, at his home. A private burial at the convenience of the family will be in Morningside Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to The American Cancer Society or to Hospice of the North Country Inc.

Arrangements have been made through the Spaulding Funeral Home.

Lewis — Andrew Thomas Baran, 54, died Sunday, June 2, 2002, at the Elizabethtown Community Hospital.

He was born June 3, 1947, in Quantico, Va., the son of Walter and Catherine (Wilent) Baran.

He was retired from the State of New Jersey, Ocean County Probation Dept. as a social worker. He moved from Lavallette, N.J., to Lewis, where he has lived with his wife, Pattie for the last three years.

He continued his social work with Families First in Elizabethtown. He also enjoyed skiing, running, and was an avid body builder at Wayne’s Gym in Elizabethtown.

He is survived by his wife, Patricia (Liscombe) Baran of Lewis; two daughters, Paige E. Baran of Princeton, N.J., and Rachel C. Baran of Toms River, N.J.; one brother, Dean Baran of Asbury Park, N.J.; two sisters, Katherine Bosco, Lanoka Harbor, N.J., Melissa Urstadt of Keansburg, N.J.; two sisters and brother-in-laws, Angelica and Joseph Tracey, Marjorie and Peter Moser; a brother and sister-in law, Howie and Mary Liscombe; his in-laws, Patricia and Walter Liscombe; and several nieces and nephews.

Private calling hours will be held by the family, a funeral service will take place Friday at 2 p.m. at Black Brook Cemetery, in Westport.

Arrangements are with W.M. Marvin’s Son Funeral home in Elizabethtown.

PLATTSBURGH — Francis D. "Desi" Vaughn, 72, of Sand Road, Morrisonville, died Friday, May 31, 2002, at the CVPH Medical Center.

He was born in Plattsburgh on July 16, 1929, the son of Ernest J. and Lydia Marie (Paul) Vaughn.

Mr. Vaughn enjoyed fishing, hunting and building radio controlled aircrafts.

He was a member of the Plattsburgh Aero Modelers.

Francis worked for Montgomery Wards in the Tire Department for 28 years, retiring in 1986. He later worked at G & G Tire Company retiring as a salesman after 10 years.

Survivors include two sons, Desmond Vaughn of Plattsburgh and Randall Vaughn of Kirwin, Kan.; one daughter, Karen LeBoeuf of Morrisonville; two brothers and one sister-in-law, Ernest Vaughn of Edgewater, Fla., and Eugene and Nancy Vaughn of New Port Richey, Fla.; and three grandchildren, Kevin and David LeBoeuf of Morrisonville and Chase Vaughn of Plattsburgh.

Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, June 5, 2002, at the R. W. Walker Funeral Home in Plattsburgh from 7 to 8:30 p.m., with the funeral service to follow.

Memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association.

"With a song in my heart"

SARANAC LAKE — Anne Williams Tubby, 86 passed away May 31, 2002, at home surrounded by family.

Anne was born March 9, 1916, in New York City, the daughter of Oscar F., and Loula W. Williams. She spent her childhood in Scarsdale, N.Y., and was educated at the Masters School, Dobbs Ferry, N.Y., and at Sweetbriar College, Virginia.

She caught Roger Tubby’s eye in Peru, Vermont, at Old Home Day. After only six dates, she accepted his marriage proposal. After a six month "working" honeymoon in Mexico, they settled in Vermont.

During the war they moved to the Washington area, where Anne served as a member of the League of Women Voters, a volunteer at Planned Parenthood, and a Girl Scout leader and trainer.

In 1953, they moved to Saranac Lake, where they bought the Adirondack Daily Enterprise with Ellen and Jim Loeb and set down the deep roots that would tie them to this community for the rest of their lives.

In the sixties, when Roger served under three presidents, they lived in Washington, D.C., and in Geneva Switzerland.

While Roger served as Ambassador to the United Nations in Geneva, Anne relished her role as hostess to world leaders. They returned to Saranac Lake in 1972.

During her fifty years in Saranac Lake, she was active with the Village Improvement Society, and helped establish the River Walk and Beaver Park. She volunteered for the March of Dimes and the Downtown Action Committee, among other efforts.

For many years she was active on the hospital board and co-chaired its benefit Antiques Show. She served as the library's board president and is on its permanent Honor Roll.

She was a member of the Essex County Garden Club and of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, for whose Budget Box she volunteered regularly. Recently she also delighted in her role as hostess on the Adirondack Scenic Railroad.

Gracious always, she loved learning and gave of herself generously to any community of which she was a part. Anne loved gardening, considering herself enthusiastic rather than skilled, and she made a welcoming home wherever she was, whether in an ambassadorial residence or in her beloved small camp on Lake Kiwassa. Travel, too, was a continuing passion of hers. But among all her travels and gardening and community service, Anne especially enjoyed her family and its lively gatherings.

She is survived by four children, Dr. Suzanne Tubby Batra of Greenbelt, Md., and Saranac Lake, Joan Prentis Weiss of Brunswick, Maine, Roger Peter Tubby of Washington, D.C., and Brenda Tubby Chandler of Portland, Maine; and by grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

There will be a graveside service for family at Harrietstown Cemetery at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, June 5, 2002, to which close personal friends are welcome. An open gathering will follow at noon at the Cantwell Room at the Saranac Lake Free Library.

Memorial gifts may be made to High Peaks Hospice or to the charity of your choice.

Fortune-Keough Funeral Home, Inc., is in charge of arrangements.

Esther G. Kasnowitz, 80, of Truman Avenue, died Sunday, June 2, 2002, at the CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh.

She was born on July 6, 1921, daughter of the late Samuel and Yetta ( Kawaler) Rosenwasser.

A graveside service will be held Wednesday, June 5, 2002, at 1 p.m. at the Beth Israel Cemetery in Plattsburgh, with the Rabbi David Steinberg officiating.

Arrangements are with the Brown Funeral Home in Plattsburgh.