Published: 4/22/05

PLATTSBURGH — Robert J. Papineau, 75, of 11 Monty St., died Wednesday, April 20, 2005, at the CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh following a short illness.

Robert was born in Saranac Lake, N.Y., on Sept. 16, 1929. He was the only son of Leon F. and Viola Taylor-Papineau.

He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1948 to 1950, spending most of his tour of duty in Japan.

"Pappy," as he was known by his associates, worked for the New York State Department of Corrections for over 34 years. Most of his career as a correction officer was spent at the Clinton Correctional Facility in Dannemora. He retired in 1985.

Robert was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He believed how we lived was much more important than what we said and he was often heard to voice no regrets of what he had done, but rather of what he hadn't.

His passions and pleasures were simple. His wife, family and friends came first, then an old fashioned love for his country and the flag which represents it.

He loved to walk, to read, to travel and to indulge in good food. He believed truth was stranger than fiction and at The Corner Stone Book Store, one of his favorite walking destinations, he was know as "The Biography Man."

To all that came to know him, he was an excellent role model for honesty and integrity, the values he embraced and upheld. He was strong but gentle, a faithful and compassionate friend, a proponent of individuality rather than conformity and a believer that experience is the best teacher.

He has left his family with a legacy of inspirational quotes, unforgettable moments of laughter and memories that will keep him ever present in their hearts and lives.

Robert is survived by his wife of 54 years, Wandalie Martin-Papineau; two daughters and sons-in-law, Susan and Robert Prescott of Port Douglas, N.Y., and Cherie and Lance Ladue of Fairport, N.Y.; two grandchildren, Kristia Murray and her husband Joey of Plattsburgh and Robert Ladue of Fairport, N.Y.; and two great-grandchildren, Kayla and Jodi Murray.

Survivors also include a sister-in law, Joyce Lachapelle and her husband Leo of Sherburne, N.Y., sister-in-law June Squires of Plattsburgh, sister-in-law Diane Blake of Plattsburgh, sister-in-law Rose Martin of Plattsburgh; and brother-in-law Gary Martin and his wife Helen of Chateaugay.

Robert, an only child, was predeceased by his parents, Leon and Viola Taylor-Papineau.

Calling hours will be held Friday, April 22, from 3:30 to 6 p.m. at the R.W. Walker Funeral Home. At Robert's request, a funeral Mass will follow at 6 p.m. in the R.W. Walker Chapel.

Donations may be made to Father Flanagan's Boy’s Town, Our Lady of Victory Building Fund, or The American Heart Association.

Rouses Point — Merrill Ives, 83, passed away at home with his family present after a long battle with kidney problems.

He was born on July 20, 1921, in Champlain, the son of Angeline and Joseph Ives. On May 8, 1946, he married Marcella Jennette. They had 59 years together. He served in the U.S. Army in World War II in Europe, where he was wounded two times and received a Purple Heart. Merrill worked 43 years for Harris Graphics.

After retirement, he traveled with his family. He loved working in his garden, fishing and carpenter work with his grandson, who passed away on Nov. 4, 1995. He was an usher for many years for St. Patrick's Church in Rouses Point. He was a member of the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1418.

He is survived by his wife; a daughter, Judy Rushford; a granddaughter, Michelle Rushford; a brother, Elmer Ives of Champlain; and 13 nephews and nieces.

He was predeceased by his parents; two sisters; and a brother.

His wishes were to have no calling hours. A funeral Mass will be held on Monday, April 25th, at 1 p.m. in St. Patrick's Church, Rouses Point. Burial will follow in Maple Hill Cemetery, Rouses Point.

Donations may be made in his honor to the Rouses Point Rescue Squad.

Arrangements are with the M.B. Clark Funeral Home in Rouses Point.

Plattsburgh — Margaret McManus Connor, 63, of Broad Street, Plattsburgh, passed away on Tuesday, April 19, 2005, at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, Mass.

She was born in Bronx, N.Y., on July 29, 1941, daughter of Edward P. and Rita M. (Shea) McManus.

Margaret attended Fordham University, had retired as the business manager at Seton Catholic Central School and was a member of St. John's Parish in Plattsburgh.

Margaret is survived by her husband, Joseph P. Connor of Plattsburgh; and six children, Joseph Connor and his wife Theresa of Quincy, Mass., Kathleen Koenen and her husband Paul of Hingham, Mass., Patricia Devine and her husband Philip of Pelham Manor, Meghan Lawliss and her husband Michael of Plattsburgh, Kelly Perfetti and her husband David of Braintree, Mass., and Brigid Lowther and her husband Eric of Hull, Mass.; 22 grandchildren; two brothers, Edward McManus and his wife Theresa of Rangeley, Maine, and Timothy McManus and his wife Claire of Marshfield, Mass.; and 17 nieces and nephews.

Margaret was predeceased by four children, Terrance, Christopher, Maureen and Clare.

Calling hours will be Thursday evening, April 21 from 7 to 9 p.m. and Friday, April 22 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Brown Funeral Home in Plattsburgh.

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Saturday, April 23, 2005, at 10 a.m. from St. John's Church in Plattsburgh. Burial will follow in St. Peter's Cemetery in Plattsburgh.

Donations in Margaret's name may be made to St. John's Parish.

Ticonderoga — Anna Lillian (Drinkwine) McLaughlin, 82, of Lord Howe Street, passed away Wednesday, April 20, 2005, at her residence.

Born in Witherbee, June 8, 1922, she was the daughter of the late Bert and Christie (Genier) Drinkwine.

Mrs. McLaughlin was a graduate of Witherbee High School.

She has been a resident of Ticonderoga for many years and was a communicant of St. Mary's Catholic Church of Ticonderoga.

She was employed by J.J. Newberry's of Ticonderoga for many years. She then became a home health aide for Essex County.

She was predeceased by one daughter, Melissa McLaughlin, in 1979.

Survivors include one daughter, Kathi Horowitz of New Jersey; one niece, Shirley Carey of Ticonderoga; and one nephew, Raymond Snyder of Hague. She is also survived by several great-nieces and great-nephews.

There will be no calling hours.

A graveside service will take place Saturday, 10:30 a.m., at the family plot of the Valley View Cemetery of Ticonderoga. The Rev. William G. Muench, pastor of St. Mary's Catholic Church of Ticonderoga, will officiate.

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

Plattsburgh — Nancy L. Neri, 64, of Hartwell Street, passed away on Tuesday, April 19, 2005, at CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh. She was born in Plattsburgh on Oct. 8, 1940, daughter of Eugene and Lena (Beaudin) Devins.

Nancy is survived by her husband, Francis A. Neri Jr. of Plattsburgh; one son, Michael A. Napolitano and his wife Jocelyn of Cibolo, Texas; a stepson, Francis L. Neri III of Saranac; a stepdaughter, Rose Breyette of Plattsburgh; three grandchildren, Francis, Sean and Kaitlyn; brothers, Eugene and Beverly Devins of Saranac, John Devins of Plattsburgh, Richard and Betty Devins of Plattsburgh; sisters, Isabelle Robare of Keeseville, Florence and Ferman Donah of Plattsburgh, Elizabeth Tyndall of Chazy; and many nieces and nephews.

Nancy was predeceased by a daughter, Regina Anne Brelia; and a son, Aniello Napolitano Jr.

Calling hours will be Saturday, April 23, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Brown Funeral Home in Plattsburgh. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. at Brown Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Jerry Bleaux, pastor of Our Lady of Victory Church, officiating. Burial will follow in St. Alexander's Cemetery in Morrisonville.

Moriah Center, N.Y. — Nina Lee (Cole) Tompkins, 85, of Ensign Pond Road, died on April 20, 2005, at home surrounded by her family.

She was born in Margaretville, N.Y., on Sept. 29, 1919, the daughter of James H. Cole and Mabel L. (VanKleek).

Mrs. Tompkins was married to Roland Tompkins on Nov. 12, 1940. Roland passed away on April 20, 2001. She has been living with her daughter and son-in-law, Suzanne and Sonny Harper, in Crown Point for 2 and one-half years.

She is survived by two daughters, Linda and her husband Carroll Daniels and Suzanne and her husband Sonny Harper of Crown Point; four sons, Ronald and his wife Marie of Blacksburg, S.C., Richard and his wife Lynn of Lewis, N.Y., Robert and his companion Annie Martin of Moriah Center, N.Y., and Henry and his wife Aloha of Mineville; one sister, Naomi Mearns of Scotia, N.Y., and Henry Cole and his wife Elinor of North Carolina; 22 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

Nina was dedicated to her family and had a passion for reading. She was employed by Frontier Town for nearly 20 years.

At her request, there will be no calling hours; however, there will be a graveside memorial service on Wednesday, April 27th, at 1 p.m. at the South Moriah Cemetery in Moriah, N.Y.

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