Published: 10/30/04

Plattsburgh, N.Y. — Rev. Monsignor Morris Lawrence Dwyer, 89, senior priest of the Diocese of Ogdensburg, died on Thursday, Jan. 8, 2004, at St. Peter’s Rectory in Plattsburgh, N.Y.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Peter's Church in Plattsburgh on Monday, Jan. 12, at 11 a.m. Rev. Monsignor Robert L. Lawler, Diocesan Administrator, will preside at the Funeral Liturgy with the priests of the Diocese concelebrating. Rev. John R. Yonkovig, pastor of St. Peter’s Church, will be the homilist. Calling hours will be at St. John's Church, corner of Margaret and Broad Streets, on Sunday, Jan. 11, from 2 to 4 p.m. The body will then be transferred to St. Peter’s Church on Sunday at 6:45 p.m. with Evening Prayer at 7 p.m. The Rev. Daniel T. Keefe, Dean of Clinton County, will preside and Rev. GeraId A. Cerank will be the homilist. Calling hours will continue at St. Peter's Church until 9 p.m. Burial will take place this spring at the priest plot at Mr. Carmel Cemetery in Plattsburgh. O'Neill - Redden-Drown Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Monsignor Dwyer was born in North Bangor, N.Y., on March 7, 1914, the son of the late Charles H. and Nellie (Driscoll) Dwyer. He graduated from Franklin Academy in Malone. In preparation for the priesthood, he studied at Wadhams Hall Seminary in Ogdensburg and the Seminary of Philosophy in Montreal. He completed theological studies at the Grand Seminary in Montreal and was ordained to the priesthood by Bishop Joseph H. Conroy on June 11, 1938, at St. Mary’s Cathedral in Ogdensburg, N.Y.

After his ordination, Monsignor Dwyer was appointed assistant pastor at St. John the Baptist Church in Plattsburgh. In 1951, he became pastor of St. George’s Church in Burke and in 1954, was named pastor of St. Joseph’s Church in Bombay. While in Bombay, he was named a Domestic Prelate with the title "Monsignor" on April 22, 1964. The following year, he became pastor of St. Joseph’s Church in Massena. In 1970, he was named pastor of St. Mary’s Church in Ticonderoga and in 1973 became pastor of St. John the Baptist Church in Plattsburgh where he served for the next 13 years. In June of 1986, Monsignor Dwyer became pastor of Immaculate Conception Church in Keeseville and parochial vicar of St. John the Baptist Church in Keeseville. On July 13, 1988, he was also appointed administrator of St. John’s in Keeseville. Monsignor Dwyer retired on May 18, 1989, and was named Pastor Emeritus of the Keeseville parishes.

Upon retirement, he resided at St. Peter’s Rectory in Plattsburgh, where he remained active in ministry to the homebound and hospitalized, as well as assisting area priests until the time of his death.

In addition to his parish assignments, Monsignor Dwyer served the Diocese of Ogdensburg in several diocesan positions. He was Dean of Essex Deanery and also served a five-year term on the Diocesan Cemetery Commission and a three-year term on the Diocesan Liturgical Commission. Always active in the community, Monsignor Dwyer was named "Irishman of the Year" by the Plattsburgh and Clinton County Chamber of Commerce in 1985.

Monsignor Dwyer is survived by his brother, Deacon John C. Dwyer of Syracuse. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews, Mary Ellen and Jerry Vasile of Manlius, N.Y., Ann and Bill Gray of Pittsford, N.Y., Ton and Kathleen Dwyer of Albany, N.Y., and Patrick and Anne Dwyer of West Orange, N.J.

In addition to his parents, Monsignor Dwyer was predeceased by two brothers, Francis and Walter Dwyer; and one niece, Sharon Mendelson.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Building Fund of St. Peter’s Church, Plattsburgh, N.Y.

Port Henry, N.Y. — Eleanor L. Hyatt, 75, of' Port Henry, died Thursday, Jan. 8, 2004, at Moses-Ludington Hospital in Ticonderoga.

She was born in Ticonderoga on April 17, 1928, the daughter of Fayette and Viola (Newton) Rock.

She spent 56 years being a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She belonged to the Moriah Grange for 30 years. She was a member of St. Patrick's Church. She was also a member of the Port Henry Catholic Daughters. She enjoyed bingo, bowling, shopping and being with her family. She enjoyed her morning coffee socializing with friends at Stewarts in Port Henry.

Eleanor is survived by her husband of 56 years, Kenneth Hyatt; her five children, Melvin and Grace Hyatt of Port Henry, Dan and Melody Hyatt of Moriah, Pat Hyatt of Port Henry, Mary Anne and Tim Breeyear of Moriah and Maria and Charles Manfred of Moriah; a brother, Robert and Joan Rock of Putnam Station; and a sister, Velma Gochie of Schroon Lake; her grandchildren, Julie and Tim Howlett, Jonathan Hyatt, Karen and Dan Ashe, Travis Gantor, Carly Hyatt, Colette Hyatt, Amanda Breeyear, Miranda Hyatt, Timmy Breeyear and Emily Mae Manfred; and her great-granddaughters, Ashley Howlett, Rachel Howlett, Cary Anne Howlett, Kristina Howlett, Jenna Howlett and Nicole Ashe; also several nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her brothers, Charles Rock, Ray Betts and Earl Betts; and a sister, Margaret Betts.

Calling hours will be held Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Harland Funeral in Port Henry. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Monday, Jan. 12, 2004, at 10 a.m. at St. Patrick's Church in Port Henry.

Memorial donations may be made to the Town of Moriah Ambulance Squad.

Chateaugay — Peter Keith Curtin, better known as P.K., 52, of LaCount Street, Chateaugay, died unexpectedly Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2004, at Alice Hyde Medical Center, Malone, N.Y.

He was born on Sept. 25, 1951, in Alice Hyde Hospital, the son of Peter C. Curtin and
M. Marcella (Spellman) Curtin.

He graduated in 1969 from Chateaugay Central School, having been active in sports. In 1973, he graduated from Potsdam State University, luckily, with a bachelor's degree in economics. He was a proud member of Psi Phi Omega, a non-service fraternity.

For 30 years he was employed at McCadam Cheese, compiling a perfect attendance record, most recently as a shift supervisor, and was the spokesmodel for McCadam's current marketing campaign, "Pride of New York".

He also served as a town justice for Chateaugay for over 22 years, joining many a happy and loving couple in holy matrimony, no matter which side of the bars they were on. He was a substitute teacher at Chateaugay Central School, specializing in supervising "the box", as well as coaching soccer, basketball, baseball and volleyball.
He served for 26 years as a member of the Chateaugay Fire Department, fighting many a large structure fire in Franklin County. He was a communicate of Saint Patrick's Roman Catholic Church in Chateaugay. He was also a member, and past Grand Knight, of the Chateaugay chapter of the Knights of Columbus.

He was best known for his sense of humor, fairness, warmth, and compassion. He could be found on any given evening touring the back roads of the North Country, namely "Bobcat Alley", looking for deer or other notable wildlife. He also could be heard at any party leading a chorus of "Red River Valley" or "Heart of My Heart".

One might say he was the life of the party. There was no question he lived life to the fullest.

He was predeceased by his parents; as well as a sister at birth, Mary Claire Curtin.

He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Terri (Welch) Curtin of Chateaugay; his daughter Mackenzie Curtin of Albany; his son Ryan Curtin, currently supporting Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan; his two brothers and sisters in-laws, Michael and Judy (Peacock) Curtin of Queensbury and Brian and Bonnie (Dox) Curtin of Malone; and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts and cousins.

Calling hours will be held from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 12, at the Chateaugay Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 13, at Saint Patrick's Church.

A memorial scholarship will be set up in his name and donations may be sent to Chateaugay Central School. Donations can also be made to Saint Patrick's Church or to the Chateaugay Fire Department.

Plattsburgh — Irene E. Trombley, 93, passed away Jan. 8, 2004, at the Clinton County Nursing Home, Plattsburgh, N.Y., after a long illness.

Mrs. Trombley was born in Ellenburg Center on Feb. 28, 1910, daughter of Edgar and Flora (Lash) LeClair.

She was an active member of St. Edmund's, Ellenburg, N.Y., where she was instrumental in organizing the Altar/Rosary Society of which she was a charter member and the first president. She was also a Catholic Daughter of America for 58 years. Mrs. Trombley also taught religious education for many years. She was an excellent cook and baker; enjoyed making quilts for her family.

She was married to Samuel Trombley on Nov. 15, 1926, in St. Edmund's Church, Ellenburg, by Rev. O.R. Boyea. He predeceased her on Sept. 29, 1957.

Mrs. Trombley is survived by a son, Samuel Trombley Jr. (Clinton County Legislator Area 2) and his wife Marie; five daughters, Marguerite Forrett and her husband Leo of Ellenburg, N.Y., Eleanor Steady and her husband Kenneth of Port Orange, Fla., Raida Chaput of Schenectady, N.Y., Eunice Bell and her husband Merton of Plattsburgh, N.Y., and Louva Jones and her husband Roosevelt of Sacramento, Calif. She is also survived by 40 grandchildren; 72 great-grandchildren; and 14 great-great-grandchildren. She is also survived by two sisters, Beatrice Dumas and Rita Tourville, both of Plattsburgh, N.Y.

Mrs. Trombley was predeceased by her husband; a daughter, Mildred Barcomb; and five grandchildren; two brothers; two sisters; and two sons-in-law, Gerald Barcomb and Frank Chaput.

Calling hours will be held at the Chateaugay Funeral Home on Sunday, Jan. 11 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A Mass of Christian burial will be at 10 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 12, 2004, in St. Edmund's Church with Rev. Joseph Wheelock officiating.

Burial will take place in the spring at St. Edmund's Cemetery, Ellenburg.

Donations in her memory may be made to St. Edmund's Church.

Edla Ann Rozon, 57, of West 5th Street, Chillicothe, Ohio, died Sunday, Jan. 4, 2004, at the Adena Medical Center in Chillicothe. She had been in ill health.

She was born in Malone, N.Y., on March 21, 1946, the daughter of the late F. William and Edla L. (Lorentson) Rozon.

A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated Thursday, Jan. 8, 2004, at St. Clare's Traditional Catholic Church at noon. Burial will be in Notre Dame Cemetery in Malone in the spring.

Arrangements are through the Bruso-Desnoyers Funeral Service, Inc. in Malone, N.Y.

Yoneko LaBelle, 78, of Daytona Blvd., Thunderbird Heights, Plattsburgh, N.Y., died Thursday, Dec. 25, 2003, at CVPH in Plattsburgh, N.Y. She had been a patient there since May 19, 2003.

She was born as Yoneko Saki in Tokyo, Japan, on Sept. 15, 1925.

There are no calling hours. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2004, at St. John Bosco Church in Malone, N.Y. Burial will be in St. John Bosco Cemetery in the spring.

Arrangements are through the Bruso-Desnoyers Funeral Service, Inc. of Malone.

James H. McFaul, 78, of State Route 122, Constable, N.Y., died Thursday, Jan. 8, 2004, at the Alice Hyde Medical Center.

He was born on July 16, 1925, in Duane, N.Y., the son of James and Pearl (Trimm) McFaul.

Calling hours will be Saturday, Jan. 10, 2004, from noon until 2 p.m. in St. Francis of Assisi Church, Constable, N.Y. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Saturday, Jan. 10, 2004, at 2 p.m. in St. Francis of Assisi Church with Rev. Francis Flynn officiating. Spring burial will take place in St. Francis of Assisi Cemetery.

Funeral arrangements are through St. Mary-Murphy Funeral Home, Inc.

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