Published: 8/10/04

AuSABLE FORKS/ CHAMPLAIN — Scott C. Colby, 93, of Meadow Lane, Champlain, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, July 25, 2004, at CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh.

Scott was born March 27, 1911, in AuSable Forks, the son of Richard and Sarah (VanNorman) Colby.

He was a loving, wonderful, thoughtful husband, father, brother and friend.

Scott was supervisor for 44 years for the Department of Transportation in AuSable Forks and Champlain, retiring from Champlain.

He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Lila Bashaw Colby of Champlain, whom he married Feb. 28, 1934, in AuSable Forks; two sons, Gary Colby of Florida and Bryon "Scottie" Colby of Mooers; three daughters, Sharron Cumm of Keeseville, Donnie Colby of Champlain and Deborah Moore of Albany; two sisters, Nina Joy of Elizabethtown and Sarah Chamberlain of Warrensburgh; 25 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; and numerous great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Scott was predeceased by a son, David Colby of Florida; a daughter, Ruth Colby Woodside of Clintonville; three sisters, Dora Wrisley, Thelma Smith and Flo Delorm; and a brother, Glenn Colby.

Memorials to Scott may be made to a charity of one’s choice.

There were no calling hours. A memorial service for family and friends will be held 11 a.m. Saturday at the Zaumetzer-Sprague Funeral Home, AuSable Forks. Burial will follow in the family plot at Glenwood Cemetery, Champlain.

FORT EDWARD — Ann Edwards Randall, 87, of Willsboro, N.Y., died July 28, 2004, at Fort Hudson Nursing Home.

Born Aug. 23, 1916, in Orwigsburg, Pa., and christened Anna Louise Edwards, she was the daughter of Lewis Kimmel Edwards and Mabel Irene (Heisler) Edwards.

In her early years Anna Louise enjoyed helping out in her grandfather's general store in Orwigsburg and playing on her great-grandparents' farm outside the village.

The family moved to Lancaster, Pa., when Ann was 6.

Ann excelled in literature, languages, sports, music and drama in Stevens High School, from which she graduated a year and a half early. She continued these interests at Wellesley College. She graduated from Wellesley in 1937 with Phi Beta Kappa honors.

While at Wellesley, Ann met her future husband, William Oxley Randall of Columbus, Ohio. The two were married in 1940 after Ann taught high school for two years in New Holland Pa., concentrating in History, English, Latin, Geography, French and Drama.

After marriage, the two settled in Columbus, and Ann raised their four children while Bill followed his career in corporate law and finance.

Ann's interests were varied, and included church activities, music, and neighborhood life. For decades, she sang alto in the chancel choir of the First Congregational Church of Columbus, and the church activities and friends brought her much joy and fulfillment. In later years, she continued to enjoy music and church life in Willsboro Congregational Church. She also enjoyed playing piano, particularly in accompanying her children.

She was well-known for her humor, whether it was her witticisms, puns, a comic routine, or a clever turn of phrase. She put her humor and love of language to use by concocting clever song lyrics or poems for any occasion.

Ann also loved the outdoors, swimming, tennis, hiking, canoeing, or mountain climbing.

After college, she and Bill enjoyed trips to western U.S. mountain ranges, which sparked her lifelong interest in wilderness adventures. In the 1930s, Ann and Bill were credited with one of the first recorded moonlight ascents of the Grand Teton.

In the 1950s through the 1960s, Bill and Ann and children spent summers at Back Log Camp on Indian Lake in the Adirondacks, embarking on expeditions from this rustic Quaker outpost, exploring mountains, lakes and rivers. In later years, the couple enjoyed their cabin on Carbon Peak in southwestern Colorado, but retired to a home in Willsboro, N.Y. where son Sherman and wife Nancy built them a retirement home in the mid-1980s.

Ann was noted for her considerable strength and stamina. She'd enjoy bounding up a steep mountain trail, or deep into the wilderness. While at Back Log, she'd often swim across Indian Lake and back – or two-thirds of a mile – to start her day. She'd also enjoy more contemplative pursuits, including bird-watching and wildlife identification.

Ann had strong beliefs in environmental preservation, conservation of resources, and maintaining robust physical and spiritual health.

Ann moved into Fort Hudson in January after the death of Bill, the love of her life.
She is survived by her four children, Lewis Edwards Randall of Whidbey Island, Wash., Allison Randall of Temple, N.H., Sherman Bronson Randall of Willsboro and William Thompson "Thom" Randall of Glens Falls.
Her progeny includes ten grandchildren, Aaron Thompson Emigh and Rebecca Jane Emigh, William Josiah Erikson, Jonah Randall Erikson, David Thompson Randall, Anna Randall Painter, Elizabeth Randall Minadeo, Matthew Harris Randall, Grace Louise Randall and William Austin Randall; three great-grand-children, Jaam Jibril Mohnihan, Joshua Tobias Moynihan and Justice Lynn Erikson.

A memorial service is scheduled for late September at Willsboro Congregational Church, with the Rev. Gerald Sutch officiating. Arrangements, including cremation, are under the auspices of Huestis Funeral Home of Willsboro.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may go to the Paine Free Library in Willsboro, or to the Willsboro Congregational Church.

Woodstock, Conn. — John D. Harrison, 92, of Pulpit Rock Road, Woodstock, Conn., died Thursday afternoon after a brief illness.

He was the husband of Myrtle Alice Harrison, who died in 1998. They were married Dec. 31, 1939.

He was born Oct. 16, 1911, in Brazil., Ind., a son of Ren and Estella (Holdefer) Harrison.

He was a graduate of Indiana State University, Terre Haute, Ind., and Columbia University Teachers' College, New York.

He was a professor of art education at the State University of New York at New Paltz, N.Y., for over 20 years and the director of the Faculty Student Association of the State University of New York, Plattsburgh, N.Y., for 10 years, before retiring to Woodstock, Conn., in 1978. He was the co-founder of Camp Laurel at Lake Minnewaska, N.Y., a coeducational summer camp that continues in Maine. He was a member of the Reformed Church of New Paltz, N.Y., and a friend of many years of the First Congregational Church of Woodstock. After retiring to Woodstock he was an active member of the community and a member of the Woodstock Board of Education for 12 years, and the Chairman of the Woodstock Beautification Committee.

He leaves three sons, John Stephen Harrison of Paragon, Ind., the Rev. James S. Harrison of Woodstock, Conn., and Robert Ren Harrison of Bozeman, Mont.; five grandsons; and a brother, Max Harrison of Brazil, Ind.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Aug. 28, 2004, at 3 p.m. in the First Congregational Church of Woodstock, 543 Route 169, Woodstock. There are no calling hours. Burial in the Woodstock Hill Cemetery, at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flower, donations may be made in his memory to the First Congregational Church of Woodstock, PO Box 147, Woodstock, CT 06281.

Arrangements by The Smith & Walker Funeral Home, Putnam.

Hague — Howard H. Davis, 88, of Dodd Hill Road, Hague, passed away Sunday, Aug. 8, 2004, at the Glens Falls Hospital.

Born in Hague, March 20, 1916, he was the son of the late Allie Clinton and Mabel (Yaw) Davis.

Mr. Davis was a resident of Hague for all of his life. He was employed by the Town of Hague for many years. He was also a New York State employee working for Roger's Rock Campsite and Swede's Mountain Fire Tower.

Mr. Davis was a member of the National Rifle Association.

He is survived by Dorothy Davis; and three stepsons, Andrew Cox of Ogdensburg, Gilbert Cox of Hague and George Cox of Ticonderoga. He is also survived by many grandchildren.

Relatives and friends may call Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Wilcox & Regan Funeral Home of Ticonderoga. A funeral service will take place Thursday, 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment will follow at the family plot of the Old Hague Cemetery of Hague.

Barbara S. LaValley, 74, of Hartwell Street, Plattsburgh died Sunday, Aug. 8, 2004, at her home with her family by her side.

She was born in Gorham, N.H., on April 8, 1930, the daughter of John and Bernadette (Vachon) Sullivan.

There will be no calling hours. A memorial Mass will be celebrated Saturday, Aug. 14, 2004, at 2 p.m. at Our Lady of Victory Church with the Rev. Floyd "Jerry" Bleaux, pastor as celebrant.

Arrangements are by the Brown Funeral Home, Plattsburgh.

Charlotte Anderson, 88, of Pleasant Street, Peru, N.Y., died Sunday, Aug. 8, 2004, at the CVPH Medical Center.

She was born in Burlington, Vt., on March 26, 1916, the daughter of Joseph Spinner and Anna Anderson.

Calling hours will be Friday from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Brown Funeral Home, Plattsburgh. A funeral service will be held Friday at 11 a.m. at the Brown Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in Riverside Cemetery, Plattsburgh.

Danny Keith Ashley, 47, of Monroe, N.C., formerly of Morrisonville, died July 30, 2004, in North Carolina.

No services ate scheduled.

Margaret M. Longtin, 79, formerly of Champlain died Sunday, Aug. 8, 2004, at Cedar Hedge Nursing Home.

There will be no calling hours. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2004, at 3 p.m. at St. Joseph's Church in Coopersville. Burial will follow in St. Patrick's Cemetery in Rouses Point.

Arrangements are with M.B. Clark Funeral Home in Champlain.

Hyson Charles Benway, 67, of Ticonderoga, died Monday, Aug. 9, 2004, at his residence.

Born in Granville, Dec. 6, 1936, he was the son of the late George and Anna (Dennison) Benway.

A full obituary will appear in tomorrow's paper.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Wilcox & Regan Funeral Home of Ticonderoga.

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