Published: 6/6/05

AuSABLE FORKS — Alma (Mousseau) Nugent, 86, died Saturday, June 4, 2005, at Uihlein Mercy Center in Lake Placid after a long illness.

She was born March 24, 1919, in AuSable Forks, the daughter of Albert and Leah (Betters) Mousseau.

Alma graduated from Holy Name School and Au Sable Forks Central School in 1937. She worked briefly at the J&J Rogers Company in AuSable Forks and then became a full-time housewife. She was a member of the Catholic Daughters of America and Holy Name Catholic Church.

She spent many summers with her family at their camp at Fern Lake. She also loved to read.

Survivors include one son and his wife, Michael, and Nancy Nugent of AuSable Forks; and one daughter, Joanne Nugent of Watertown.

Alma was pre-deceased by her husband, Thomas Nugent, whom she married in 1940 at Holy Name Catholic Church in AuSable Forks, and one sister, Ann Mousseau, who died May 26, 2005.

Memorials may be made to Holy Name School. Calling hours will be today, Monday, June 6, 2005, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Zaumetzer-Sprague Funeral Home in AuSable Forks. A funeral Mass will be held Tuesday June 7, 2005, at 10 a.m. at Holy Name Catholic Church.

PLATTSBURGH — A life ended too soon for a man loved and respected by many.

Eric Pellerin, beloved son of Edmond and Catherine Pellerin, a protective brother, affectionate uncle and loyal friend, died tragically at the age of 26.

Eric touched many lives with his generosity, kindness and love. He enjoyed life and liked to tease, which was always accompanied by a grin that one couldn’t help but return with their own.

Eric graduated from Beekmantown High School in 1997. He was a standout athlete in football and wrestling. He was dedicated and demonstrated a leadership ability that earned him the respect of his coaches, teammates and opponents. Eric went on to continue his education and wrestling at SUNY Cobleskill, earning an associate’s degree in Agricultural Business/Dairy Herd Management.

He returned to Beekmantown, sharing his experience and love of the sport to coach the junior varsity and modified wrestling teams. In addition, he continued his eagle pride with an extensive collection of eagle figurines.

All through high school and after completing college, Eric worked by his father’s side on the family farm. Even after becoming employed by Luck Brother’s Construction, he continued to work on the farm, being the dedicated and loving son that he was to his parents.

Eric enjoyed being active and loved the outdoors. He was happy working in the fields and hoped to purchase his own land someday.

Eric was an avid fan of the New York Yankees, NASCAR and country music. He also enjoyed snowmobiling, fourwheeling and weightlifting.

His love for weightlifting and natural athletic build provided him with arm muscles that earned him awards and admiration. Eric was known by his friends as "Pell," "El," and "Farmer."

He will be greatly missed by his family, friends and pets, Sampson and Taz.

He leaves behind his loving parents, Edmond and Catherine Pellerin, three sisters and brothers-in-law: Lisa and Jerry Juntunen of Malone, Amy and Steve Criss of Plattsburgh, Beth and Joe Parrotte of Dannemora; three nephews: Doug, Derek and Ryan; two nieces: Alysia (who was also Eric’s goddaughter) and Rachel; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.

Calling hours were held on Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the O’NeillRedden-Drown Funeral Home in Plattsburgh.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. today from St. Alexander’s Church in Morrisonville. Interment will follow in the parish cemetery.

WILLSBORO — Corey Anthony Jaquish, 20, died as the result of a motorcycle accident, Friday evening on June 3, 2005.

He was born in Plattsburgh Jan. 17, 1985, the son of Dean and Mary (Provost) Jaquish.

He was a 2004 graduate of Willsboro Central School, where he excelled in baseball, and he was an honors graduate of CV-TEC in the auto collision program. He was also a member of the Willsboro Fish and Game Club.

Corey is survived by his parents, Dean Jaquish of Willsboro and Mary Jaquish of Midland, Mich.; a brother, Devon, of Willsboro; grandparents Linda and Vaughn Jaquish and Harmon and Christine Provost; aunts and uncles and their families: Dirk and Marjorie Jaquish, Wanda and Jeff Wade, Wendy and Terry Ball, Beth and Brian King, Harmon and Lori Provost, Jean and Otis Gay, Margaret and Gary Doyle, Rick and Nina Provost, June and Kenneth Bishop, James Provost, Bob and Becky Provost and Barry and Penny Provost.

He also survived by numerous great-aunts and great-uncles as well as a very special true love, Janelle Pulsifer, from Lewis.

Calling hours will be held at the Huestis Funeral Home, Maple Street, Willsboro, today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 7, 2005, at St. Philip of Jesus Church, Willsboro.

Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in Corey’s memory may be made to the Willsboro-Reber Rescue Squad.

CHILSON — Lena Ruth Donovan, 98, of Middle Chilson Road, passed away Saturday, June 4, 2005 at the Indian River Nursing Home of Granville.

Born in Chilson, Aug. 6, 1906, she was the daughter of the late Horace and Nettie (Hammond) Armstrong.

Mrs. Donovan was a lifelong resident of Chilson, and was a member of the Chilson Methodist Church.

She owned and operated The Top of the Hill Diner in Chilson for many years.

She was pre-deceased by her husband, James Anthony Donovan, and by one son, Jack Wisell, one daughter, Annette Donovan Olcott, and also by two brothers, George Armstrong and Vernon Armstrong.

Survivors include one son, Patrick Donovan and his wife Judy of Ticonderoga; and one daughter, Maxine St. Claire of Whitehall. She is also survived by 16 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren,and 2 great-great grandchilren, and several nieces and nephews.

There will be no calling hours.

A graveside service will take place at the Chilson Community Cemetery at a later date.

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

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