Published: 2/16/05

Hague — Leonard J. Corlew, 89, of Hague, passed from this earth Sunday, Feb. 13, 2005, at the Moses-Ludington Hospital of Ticonderoga.

He was born in Weavertown, N.Y., on May 12, 1915, where he received his education in a one-room schoolhouse. He was the son of the late Merton and Jennie (Parker) Corlew.

Leonard possessed the inner qualities of the prototype of the original classic Adirondacker of the 20th Century. He was private, supremely independent, profoundly kind, a gifted mechanic and an inventive tinkerer of clocks and all things mechanical.

Leonard excelled in fishing and boating on Lake George; rabbit hunting; and he loved his treks through the woods on snowshoes and snowmobiles.

Leonard had military hitches throughout the 1930’s and 1940’s. Between 1938 and 1941, he enjoyed being a Sergeant in Bolton Landing’s Civil Conservation Corp. (The C.C.C.’s). He often spoke of the extended conversations he had with the acclaimed American artist/sculptor, David Smith. He also enjoyed relaying amusing stories of mountain lions and Sagamore celebrities, like Eleanor Roosevelt, etc., that stemmed from his C.C.C. experience.

It was at this time, 1939, that he wed his beloved wife, LuLu May. He moved to Hague and after the war lived in the same home for 60 years. He demonstrated a steadfast love of his wife of 51 years and of his devoted dog, "Mike".

Although tactical about his service in World War II, he never the less was a decorated veteran and served courageously in both the European and Asian fronts from 1941 to 1946.

He enjoyed work in International Paper Company and served loyally from 1946 to 1976.

Leonard was a lifetime member of the American Legion Post 224 of Ticonderoga and a N.R.A. member.

Leonard cherished his retirement years. He enjoyed the peace and beauty of Lake George and home. Leonard was a master organic gardener who specialized in beautiful tomatoes and magnificent roses.

He loved cowboy and Native American literature and he was most proud of his Seneca ancestry. The Seneca within him surfaced when he interpreted nature signs to explain his world.

Special thanks to "Meals on Wheels," caregivers and to High Peaks Home Hospice staff, especially Suzette LaVallee for their extraordinary expertise and heart.

His treasured wife, LuLu, predeceased him by 16 years.

Survivors include one brother, Harold Corlew of Queensbury; and three sisters, Clara Smith of Fort Edward, Ruth Perkins of Crown Point and Mary Corlew of Queensbury; his brother-in-law and sister-in-law, George and Ida May of Hague; and numerous nieces and nephews; his close friend and caregiver, Mary Lou Doulin; and his hound, "Sherlock".

On May 12, 2005, his 90th birthday, there will be a graveside service at the May Memorial Cemetery of Hague at a time to be announced. Friends and family are welcome.

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

Lacolle, Quebec — Della P. "Nanny" (Pearson) Elvidge, passed away peacefully at the Villa Renaissance on Feb. 1, 2005, at the age of 100 years.

She was the beloved wife of the late Gordon Elvidge; the loving mother of Margaret "Binnie" (Elvidge) Munnik and Robert "Bob" and his wife Helen Elvidge; loving grandmother of Lori, John, Wendy, Debbie and Brian; loving great-grandmother of Devon, Erin, Jaron, Justin, Joseph, Amanda and Nicholas; and loving great-great-grand-mother of Landon and Kaitlin.

Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at the Villa Renaissance, 241 Route 221 South, Lacolle, Quebec, at 2 p.m. on Wednesdya, Feb. 23.

In lieu of flowers in memory of Della Elvidge, a donation made out to the Villa Renaissance would be appreciated. Donations may be sent to Margaret Munnik, 160 Lake Street, Rouses Point NY 12979.

Plattsburgh — Mr. Frederick J. Adams, 82, of Gilmore Lane, Plattsburgh, passed away Sunday, Feb. 13, 2005, at the CVPH Medical Center with his family by his side.

He was born in Peru, N.Y., on Jan. 16, 1923, the son of Frederick J. and Ellen (Bond) Adams.

Frederick was a veteran of World War II serving in the U.S. Navy Seabees. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 125 in Plattsburgh and the American Legion Post 20 in Plattsburgh.

He had worked for the U.S. Government as a metal worker in ship building.

Frederick enjoyed camping, fishing, electronics and building furniture.

He was predeceased by his parents, Frederick and Ellen Adams; and his siblings, Ellen Stewart, Mary Holland and Hattie Brooks.

He is survived by his son, Frederick Adams Jr. and his wife Glendora of Winter Haven, Fla.; two sisters, Mae Rabideau of Plattsburgh and Lilly Breyette of Elizabethtown and formerly of Plattsburgh; three grandchildren, Elgin James Adams, Leland Frederick Adams and Christian Quinn Adams, all of Winter Haven, Fla.; and several nieces and nephews.

At Frederick's request, there will be no calling hours. Following cremation interment will be in Riverside Cemetery at the convenience of the family at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, friends wishing may make donations to the Adirondack Humane Society.

Arrangements are by the Brown Funeral Home in Plattsburgh.

Brooksville, Fla. — Frederick C. Andrest, 93, of Brooksville, Fla., died Jan. 11, 2005.

He was born Dec. 3, 1911, in Annapolis, Md., the son of Pearl and Harry Andrest.

He was a retired policeman for the city of Gloversville, N.Y., and a former resident of Port Henry, N.Y.

Frederick was a Catholic.

He was predeceased by his parents; a brother, Harry Jr.; a daughter, Joyce; and son-in-law, Thomas, of Jamestown, N.Y.

Survivors include a daughter, Deann and son-in-law James of Spring Hill, Fla.; several grand and great-grandchildren; and long-time friend and caregiver, Marjorie H. Davis of Brooksville, Fla.

Interment will be in the spring at Prospect Hill Cemetery in Gloversville, N.Y.

Arrangements are with the National Cremation Society in Brooksville, Fla.

GAIL A. TAVERNIER, 63, of Academy Street, Malone, N.Y., died Monday, Feb. 14, 2005, at the home of her daughter.

She was born Sept. 12, 1941, in Malone, N.Y., she was the daughter of Edgar and Frances Bean Marlow.

There will be no calling hours. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday in Notre Dame Church. Burial will take place in Notre Dame Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are through St. Mary-Murphy Funeral Home, Inc.

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