Valcour — Lloyd Arnold Archer, president and founder of Quick Cast Ltd., located at 5500 Peru St., Plattsburgh, lost his 8-month battle with lung cancer Wednesday evening, Jan. 5, 2005, while surrounded by his family in Valcour, N.Y.

Lloyd Archer was a 42-year resident, having moved to the North Country community in 1963 from Long Island, N.Y. Lloyd moved to the North Country to begin his formal career as a professional, driving to his ultimate goal, owning his own tool and mold die-casting business.

Born in 1925 in Mineola, N.Y., Lloyd began his work history in the North Country with Mercury Industries as a foreman in 1963. Soon after holding his first management position, he was offered a foreman’s position at Georgia Pacific Corporation and in 1966 he took a position as manager for Barkley Manufacturing on South Catherine Street in Plattsburgh. At Barkley, he was given the opportunity to return to his expertise in die casting, designing custom die casting machines, manufacturing needed parts and eventually reinforcing his conviction that it was time for him begin his own business.

Quick Cast Ltd. was born when Lloyd built his first commercial business in Beekmantown next to his then current residence. His constant strides for perfection and his genius in the die casting world allowed him to prosper. In shorter than seven years time, Lloyd had outgrown the Beekmantown facility and moved his business to downtown Plattsburgh at 5500 Peru Street.

For the last four decades, Quick Cast Ltd. expanded, creating jobs and training many of the local people, including previous residents of Dannemora State Prison. Lloyd always believed in second chances and he adamantly believed in helping the underdog.

Prior to his professional career, Lloyd served in the Army during World War II as a Technician, 3rd Grade, in the 468th Amphibian Truck Company from 1944-1945. He received a Good Conduct Medal, World War II Victory Medal, Army of Occupation Medal and the European African Middle Eastern Campaign Medal. Lloyd was accredited with designing a hoist to remove military equipment off cargo ships to the Normandy shores and was awarded the prestigious Bronze Star for his ingenuity. In 1977, he learned the government withheld paperwork from Black servicemen for their medals, and he started a lengthy battle with the U.S. Government. After a year and a half battle with "Uncle Sam," he received his documentation to support his medal. Lloyd believed that oppression of any kind was everyone’s fight; whether his battle or other’s, he never wavered in his convictions.

Lloyd had a zest for life and embraced many passions. It was in 1946 when Lloyd was 21 years old that he first knew he wanted to learn how to fly. When he received his first lesson, his first instructor, was not in support of black pilots. The instructor, on a dare, attempted to make him cower and develop a fear of flying. Not deterred, and more determined, Lloyd held on to his dream of flying. As fate would have it, 27 years later he won flying lessons as part of a radio station promotion. He received five free lessons at Clinton County Airport and again, he was in pursuit of another dream.

On June 2, 1974, some 28 years after his first flight experience, Lloyd successfully completed his first solo flight. On May 10, 1975, Lloyd pushed further becoming a private pilot, on May 13, 1980, he became an instrument rated pilot and on June 26, 1989, he completed his multi-engine airplane rating again, defying the odds and embracing his belief in himself and his passions.

Lloyd was a lifetime member of the N.A.A.C.P, the International Comanche Society, the Society of Manufacturing Engineers and a Dale Carnegie graduate. He received certificates of appreciation from the New York Department of Labor, Plattsburgh Babe Ruth softball teams and the Fletcher-Terry Company. He was presented with a certificate of appreciation for his dedication and commitment to Planned Parenthood in 2002 and in 2004 he was named their Volunteer of the Year. Lloyd was also a longtime volunteer for Hospice of North Country.

Lloyd Archer was a man who overcame tremendous odds and accomplished a great deal in spite of having only an eighth-grade education. He never met a stranger, was known for his stories and was well liked by many. He was a controversial person who stood out in the North Country and enjoyed the banter with friends and foes alike. He was a proud man who strove for perfection as a pilot, mold maker, father and friend. He left a lasting impression on those whose lives he touched.

Lloyd is survived by wife Debbie Sherrod Archer; daughters Cheryl Stephens of Clearwater, Fla., Taryn Archer and husband Michael Blanchette of Denver, Colo., Tracey Archer-Lawson and husband Troy Lawson of Aldie, Va., Dena Archer and husband Chris Reno of AuSable Chasm, N.Y.; and sons Lloyd Archer Jr. of Seattle, Wash., and Justin Archer of Vista, Calif.; as well as his three grand children, Miranda, Ella and Myra.

Entombment will be at Whispering Maples Mausoleum in Plattsburgh. Lloyd’s Memorial Service will be held on his birthday, March 4, 2005, at a location to be determined.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions to be made to one of Lloyd’s favorite charities: Hospice of the North Country, Planned Parenthood or the Adirondack Humane Society.

PLATTSBURGH — Mildred F. Maheu, 94, of Prospect Avenue, died Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2005, at the CVPH Medical Center.

She was born in Syracuse on July 16, 1910, the daughter of John and Gertrude (French) Stoughton.

Mrs. Maheu was a member of the Trinity Episcopal Church.

She was a life member of the OES Cumberland Bay Chapter 477 and the Order of the Amaranth Loyal Court 57.

While attending Plattsburgh High School, graduating in 1927, Mildred was a High School Girls State Champion in basketball. She was City Tennis Champion and a Champion City Speed Skater.

Mildred worked as a clerk at Merkel’s Department Store from 1933-1942.

She and her husband Thomas owned and operated Stoughton’s Jewelry Store from 1946-1975.

Survivors include one son, John Maheu and his wife Sharon of New Orleans, La.; four grandchildren, Michael, John and Joy Maheu and Lisa Hawthorne; and two great-great grandchildren, Jennessa Maheu and Olivia Hawthorne.

Calling hours will be held on Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the R.W. Walker Funeral Home in Plattsburgh.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel.

Burial will be at a later date in the West Chazy Rural Cemetery in West Chazy.

Memorial donations may be made to the Trinity Episcopal Church.

Port Henry — Geraldine Hollister Smith, of 56 Spring St., Port Henry, died Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2005, at the Eden Park Health Care Center, Poughkeepsie, N.Y.

She was born on May 15, 1920, at Port Henry, N.Y., the daughter of Lindsay J. and Lorretta (Connors) Hollister.

She taught school at Wappinger Central School for 35 years. She was a member of the Catholic Daughters of America and the Moses-Ludington Hospital Auxiliary.

She was predeceased by her husband of 35 years, Richard C. Smith, on June 12, 1999.

Calling hours will be held on Friday from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Harland Funeral Home, Port Henry. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Saturday at 10 a.m. at The Church of All Saints, Mineville, N.Y., with Monsignor John McAvoy officiating.

Spring burial will be in St. Patrick’s Cemetery.

Memorial donations in Geraldine’s memory may be made to the Church of All Saints, Mineville, N.Y.

Peru — George F. Stangrover, 77, of Pleasant Street, Peru, died unexpectedly, Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2005, at the CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh.

He was born in Cowlesville, N.Y., Dec. 15, 1927, the son of George F. Sr. and Frances (Vining) Stangrover.

George served in the U.S. Navy from April 8, 1946, until his honorable discharge, Dec. 21, 1949.

He married Rita T. Ledwith, Oct. 31, 1959, at the Presbyterian Church in Plattsburgh.

George retired in 1988 from the Clinton Correctional Facility in Dannemora, following 33 years of dedicated service as the Range Officer.

Poppie Ted, as he was affectionately referred to by his great-grandchildren, was a member of the Saranac American Legion Post 1618, the Peru Rod and Gun Club and a lifetime member of both the Peru Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 309 and the National Rifle Association. He enjoyed hunting, gun collecting and woodworking, but his true love was his family.

Survivors include his loving wife of 45 years, Rita T. (Ledwith) Stangrover of Peru; one daughter and son-in-law, Faye and Bill Lawrence of Plattsburgh; one son and daughter-in-law, Gary and Mary Thornhill of AuSable Forks; five grandchildren and spouses, Dana and Cheryl Lawrence of Peru, Brian Thornhill and companion Sandra Shields of Morrisonville, Dena and Thomas Tedford of Morrisonville, Darcy Brosseau and companion Greg Akers of Peru and Traci and Michael Lareau of Rand Hill; great-grandchildren, Dan, Lindsey, Megan and Adam Tedford, Harley and Jessica Thornhill, Emily Brosseau and Zachery Lareau; one sister and brother-in-law, Jean and Dan Foster of Arizona; two brothers, Graham and Holly Stangrover of California and Bradley and Babe Stangrover of Cowlesville; three cousins; and several nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his parents.

A memorial service will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. at the Hamilton Funeral Home in Peru with Rev. William Reamer, chaplain at the CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh, officiating.

At George’s request, in lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Seton Catholic Capital Campaign.

Grand Haven, Mich. —

Leo A. Grenier Jr., 68, of Grand Haven, Mich., passed away Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2005, in Muskegon, Mich. Born May 6, 1936, to Leo A. Sr. and Cora M. (Fifield) Grenier in Plattsburgh, N.Y., he married Isabel Seren on Nov. 24, 1962, in Spain.

Mr. Grenier retired from the U.S. Navy after 20 years of service and was a veteran of the Vietnam War. He moved to Michigan from Kansas City, Mo., 12 years ago and had been a meteorologist for the National Weather Service.

He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church of Spring Lake, Mich., and was a member and 4th Degree Knight of the Knights of Columbus 2975 Council. Mr. Grenier loved to golf, collect stamps, collect and watch old movies and the Christmas holiday season.

Survivors include his wife, Isabel S.; three daughters, Mary (Mike) Daniels, Allegan, Mich., Cristina Kuran, Lansing, Mich., and Anita Grenier, Durham, N.C.; a son, Francis (Patty) Grenier, Woodstown, N.J.; nine grandchildren: Joel, Marcus, Madeline, Katherine, Rachel, Anjelita, Christopher, Emily and Allison; two sisters, Ann Grenier, Lewiston, N.Y., and Cora (Tom) Gillette, Pomona, N.Y.; a brother, John (Roberta) Grenier, Granville, N.Y.; and nieces and nephews.

A funeral mass for Leo A. Grenier will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Spring Lake, Mich. Friends may meet the family from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., with a scripture service at 6 p.m. Sunday at the VanZantwick Bartels Kammeraad Funeral Home, Spring Lake, Mich.

Interment will be at a later date at Blessed Sacrament Cemetery, Allegan, Mich.

Memorials to the American Diabetes Association, St. Mary’s Building Fund, or the Knights of Columbus 2975 Council, are appreciated.

Rochester, N.Y. — Loretta Rabideau, formerly of Plattsburgh, died Jan. 4, 2005.

She was predeceased by her husband Francis in 1996; son Tom in 2003; and her sister, Gertrude Provost, in 2004.

She is survived by her sons, Wayne (Crystel) of Racine, Wis., Douglas (Steve), Mark (Lucille) and Terry (Kim); daughters, Shirley (Tom) Cottrone and Nancy (James) Parent; daughter-in-law Elena; 19 grandchildren; four great-grandsons; brothers Herman (Valeda) and Clifton (Deanna) Bell; sister Winifred King; and many nieces and nephews.

Calling hours were held on Thursday at the Farrell-Ryan Funeral Home, 777 Long Pond Rd., Rochester. A funeral Mass will be held on Friday at 10:30 a.m. at our Lady of Mercy Church, 36 Armstrong Road, Rochester. Interment will be in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, friends wishing may contribute to a charity of their choice or have Masses offered.

Ormstown, Quebec — Jan Hendrik Rensink died peacefully on Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2005, surrounded by his family at the Barrie Memorial Hospital in Ormstown.

Beloved husband of the late Margaret Johnstone. Loving father of Grietje (Ron Waddell) of Havelock, Quebec, and of the late Susan (Adrian and Elsie Richmond). Dear Opa of Marijke Waddell (Trevor Norrington), Mark Waddell and Elena Richmond.

The family would like to express their gratitude to Dr. Geukjian and third floor staff of the Barrie Memorial Hospital and to the CLSC for their compassionate care and support.

In deference to his wishes, there has been immediate cremation. A family memorial service will take place at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Women’s Auxiliary of the Barrie Memorial Hopsital, 28 Gale St., Ormstown, Quebec JOS 1KO, would be appreciated.

PLATTSBURGH — Addie Elizabeth Coonan passed away Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2005, at the age of 103.

Mrs. Coonan was born in Mooers, N.Y., on Feb. 27, 1901, the daughter of Albert and Mary Jane (Rushlow) Seamans.

She grew up on the family farm on Seamans Road in the Town of Mooers. As a child, she walked a mile each way to the one-room school on Seamans Road and later transferred to the high school in the Village of Mooers. In later years she fondly told of the idyllic childhood she had growing up on the family farm riding her horse "Prince," skating on the pond down in the meadow and swimming in the nearby Great Chazy River, as well as helping her parents and five brothers work the farm. Addie as extremely proud of the fact her father taught her carpentry and she could wield a saw and hammer as good as anyone.

Mrs. Coonan was a lifelong communicant of the Three Steeples United Methodist Church in Champlain and also a longtime attendant of the Church of the Nazarene in Plattsburgh.

During her long life she was very active in the Methodist Church in Champlain. She was a charter member of the Champlain Home Bureau and a long time member and lecturer of the Pamona Grange of Clinton County. Mrs. Coonan was also a lifetime devotee and active member of the Mooers Campground.

She married D’Arcy Coonan at the Mooers Methodist Church Parsonage. Mr. Coonan died in 1985. She was also predeceased by two sons, Jerry Coonan and Harvey Coonan, who died as an infant; and five brothers, George, John, Joseph, Robert and Elmer Seamans.

Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Janet and her husband Kenneth David Mitchell of Cumberland Head; a daughter-in-law, Vivian Coonan of Schenectady, N.Y.; six granddaughters, Susan Mitchell and her companion Elizabeth Mesec of Dannemora, Penelope and husband Tom Adey of Scotia, N.Y., Dianne and husband Mark McNamara of Niskayuna, N.Y., Jennifer Inderdeo of Schenectady; one grandson, Tom Coonan and his wife Kathleen of Altamont, N.Y.; six great-grandchildren, Matt and Jordan Adey, Elizabeth, Kimberly and Patrick Coonan and Christopher Inderdeo.

Mrs. Coonan had a lifelong love of animals and will be missed by her beloved companion, "Pusscat."

There will be no calling hours.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday at 11 a.m. at the Church of the Nazarene, 187 Broad St., Plattsburgh, N.Y.

Burial will be in the spring in the family plot at Riverside Cemetery in Mooers, N.Y.

Memorial donations may be made to the Three Steeples United Methodist Church Memorial Fund or the Church of the Nazarene Building Fund or the Adirondack Humane Society in Plattsburgh.

The R.W. Walker Funeral Home in Plattsburgh is in charge of arrangements.

Evelyn Bourgeois, 90, formerly of Keeseville, died Thursday, Jan. 6, 2005, at the CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh.

She was born in Keeseville, Nov. 13, 1914, the daughter of Fred and Rachel (Galarneau) Crevier.

Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Hamilton Funeral Home in Keeseville.