Published: 7/6/05

Vermontville — Steven R. Symonds, 52, of 88 Sink Hole Road, Vermontville, died Thursday, June 30, 2005, at his home following a brief illness.

Born in Saranac Lake, N.Y., on April 9, 1953, he was the son of lsabelle (Tucker) Mosher.

Mr. Symonds was a life long resident of the Tri-Lakes area. He had worked for various area businesses including Norman's Store in Bloomingdale; he owned and operated Steve’s Prime Cuts in Charlie Green's Grocery Market; Rich Plan, Bouyea-Fassett's and Grand Union. He was currently working at Tops in Saranac Lake as the meat department manager.

Mr. Symonds served as a member of St. Paul's Church in Bloomingdale. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 7803 and was a past grand knight. He was also a troop leader for many years for Boy Scouts of America Troop 19. He greatly enjoyed camping and fishing in the Adirondacks.

He is survived by two sons Cameron Symonds of Nashua, N.H., and Patrick Symonds of Tupper Lake, N.Y.; one daughter, Brianne Symonds of Tupper Lake, N.Y.; one grandson, Dawson Symonds; his mother, Isabelle Mosher of Saranac Lake, N.Y.; his former wife, Debra Lancor of Tupper Lake, N.Y.; four sisters, Gale Chauvin of Plattsburgh, N.Y., Sheila Elsenbeck of Saranac Lake, N.Y., Doris Spencer of Gabriels, N.Y., and Joan Blue of Gabriels, N.Y.; four brothers, Kenny Symonds of Gabriels, N.Y., Kevin Symonds of Saranac Lake, N.Y., Tuffield Symonds of Tennessee and Robert Symonds of Saranac Lake, N.Y.; and many nieces and nephews.

Calling hours will take place at the Fortune-Keough Funeral Home on Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A Bible vigil service with the Knights of Columbus will take place at 7:45 p.m. on Tuesday evening. A Mass of Christian burial will take place at 11 a.m. on Wednesday at St. Paul's Church in Bloomingdale with the Rev. Patrick Mundy officiating. Burial will follow at Union Cemetery in Vermontville.

Friends wishing to remember Steven R. Symonds may make memorial contributions to High Peaks Hospice or American Cancer Society in care of the funeral home.

CUMBERLAND HEAD — Clarence Roger Bradley, 80, of Cumberland Head Road, died Monday, July 4, 2005, at the CVPH Medical Center.

He was born in Beekmantown, N.Y., on Sept. 16, 1924, the son of Charles and Sadie Thew (Guynup) Bradley.

Clarence married Hazel Dapo on Feb. 3, 1951, at St. Peter’s Church in Plattsburgh. Hazel died March 12, 1994.

He was a member of St. Mary's of the Lake Church. He was a lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 125, the Armed Forces Association and the Air Force Sergeants Association.

Mr. Bradley entered the United States Air Force in 1947. He was an engineer for the U.S. Air Force and a Propulsion Specialist working first with B-52 Bombers and later with Atlas Missiles with the Plattsburgh Air Force Base. His last posting was at Vandenberg Air Force Base working with Titan Missiles, retiring in 1968.

Survivors include five children, Charles and Dora Bradley of Chazy, Patricia Bradley of Plattsburgh, Steven and Pat Bradley of Temple, Texas, Jeanne and Alton Stevens of Plattsburgh and Sandra Bradley of Plattsburgh; one sister-in-law, Ethel Hawxhurst of Plattsburgh; 13 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews, including Beverly Ripley of Argyle, N.Y.

He was predeceased by two sisters, Mabel Moore and E. Mildred Bradley; and two brothers, Horace Bradley and Morris Bradley.

Calling hours will be held Wednesday 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 Thursday at 11 a.m. at St. Mary's of the Lake Church on Cumberland Head. Burial will follow in the parish cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of the North Country.

North Wallingford, Conn. — Blanche E. (Racine) Girard, 83, beloved wife of the late Anthony Girard of North Wallingford, Conn., died Wednesday, June 29, 2005, at the Regency House in Wallingford, Conn.

She was born in Lacolle, Quebec on June 14, 1922, daughter of the late Ulric and Blandine Deneault Racine. Blanche was employed by the Phelps Company for many years until her retirement in 1984 and was a parishioner of Our Lady of Fatima Church in Yalesville, Conn.

She is survived by her two sons, Daniel A. Girard of Meriden, Conn., and Robert J. Girard of Wallingford, Conn.; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her three brothers, George Racine and Maurice Racine of Champlain, N.Y., and Roland Racine of Plattsburgh, N.Y.; two sisters, Irene Tetreault of Rouses Point, N.Y., and Loretta Favreau of Florida.

She was predeceased by two sisters, Bertha Robinson and Claire Tetreault; and four brothers, Arthur, Allyre, Alfred and Rene Racine.

A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated on July 6, 2005, at the Our Lady of Fatima Church, Wallingford, Conn. Interment was at the St. John Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, gifts in her memory may be sent to the Alzheimer's Association, South Central Connecticut, Dixwell Ave., Hamden CT 06518.

KEENE VALLEY — Lulu (Freydberg) Brown, 103, of Keene Valley died Monday, July 4 in Plattsburgh, N.Y.

She was born March 23, 1902 in Granville, N.Y., the daughter of Moses and Pauline (Adelson) Freydberg.

Lu was an inspiration behind the honorary chariperson of the East Branch Friends of the Arts. She received her teaching certificate for music from NYU and graduated from Potsdam Normal School in 1921. She taught at Keene Central School for 43 years, retiring in 1964.

She was the choir director and played organ at the Keene Valley Congregational Church for many years.

She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star and the Keene Valley Congregational Church and ran many musical shows.

Lu was very active in the community.

She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Jane and Gus Knight of Chester, N.J. and several nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held Thursday, July 7, at 10 a.m. at the Keene Valley Congregational Church.

Memorial donations may be made to the Keene Valley Neighborhood House or the Keene Valley Congo. Church, Keene Valley, NY 12943.

W.M. Marvin’s Sons Inc. are in charge of arrangements.

KEESEVILLE — France B. Earle, 84, of 69 Clinton St., Keeseville, N.Y. and formerly of North Bangor, N.Y. died early Sunday morning, July 3, 2005, at the Alice Hyde Nursing Home in Malone, N.Y. She had been a resident there since May 4.

Born in Peru, N.Y. March 24, 1921, she was the daughter of the late John and Catherine Stone Booth. She graduated from Keeseville Central High School.

On October 27, 1941, she was united in marriage to Sherman "Pete" Barber. He predeceased her on Dec. 19, 1970. On July 10, 1971 she was united in marriage to John E. Earle. He survives.

Many years ago, France worked as a waitress. She later was a homemaker and mother.

She enjoyed golf, bowling, and flower gardening. She was a past member of the Keeseville Ladies of the Elk Lodge and the Keeseville Women’s Bowling League.

Survivors include her husband, John of North Bangor; two daughters and a son-in-law, Susan and Robert LaFountain of Keeseville and Bonnie Guerin of the Cedar Hedge Nursing Home in Rouses Point, N.Y.; one sister and a brother-in-law Beverly and Francis Covel of Loudon, Tenn.; four grandchildren, Tammy and her husband, Merrill Reynolds of North Bangor, Tim LaFountain and his wife, Bonnie, of Keeseville, Shawn LaFountain and his wife, Molly, of Keeseville, and Kevin Guerin of Albany, N.Y.; five great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Along with her parents and first husband, she was predeceased by three brothers; James, William and Stanford Booth; one sister, Thelma Baillargeon and one grandson, Todd LaFountain in 1965.

There are no calling hours. A graveside service will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. at St. John’s Cemetery in Keeseville, N.Y. with the Rev. Msgr. Joseph Aubin officiating.

Donations may be made in her memory to the Alice Hyde Medical Center Development Fund.

Arrangements are through the Bruso-Desnoyers Funeral Service, Inc. of Malone, N.Y.

Browne Morgan Littell, 66, of 7 Fells Road, Falmouth, Mass., died Tuesday, July 5, 2005.

He was born in Newark, N.J., on Aug. 3, 1938, the son of the Rev. F. Joseph and Alice (Morgan) Littell.

Arrangements are incomplete with the R.W. Walker Funeral Home in Plattsburgh.

Terry L. Tuper Sr., 47, of Academy Street, Malone, N.Y., died Tuesday, July 5, 2005, at the Alice Hyde Medical Center in Malone, NY., where he was admitted on July 4.

Born in Malone, April 10, 1958, he was the son of Clayton and Mary Lou Brady Tuper Sr.

Calling hours will be Thursday from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Bruso-Desnoyers Funeral Home in Malone.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel with Sister Mary Hallahan, OSU, officiating. Burial will be in the new St. Mary's Cemetery in Fort Covington.

Sharon A Rust, 47, of Malone, N.Y., died Sunday, July 3, 2005, at Fletcher Allen Health Care, Burlington, Vt.

She was born in Malone, N.Y., on Jan. 31, 1958, the daughter of Elmer and Dora (Rock) Humiston.

Prayer service will be Thursday, July 7, at 7 p.m. in the Chateaugay Funeral Home with the Rev. John Demo of St. Patrick’s Church officiating, the family will greet friends and family half hour prior to the service. Burial will be private at St. Patrick's Cemetery.

Arrangements are with the Chateaugay Funeral Home.