Published: 7/9/05

PLATTSBURGH — Linda A. Justus, 63, of Bordeau Road, died Thursday, July 7, 2005, at the CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh, surrounded by her loving family and friends.

She was born on April 8, 1942 in Plattsburgh, the daughter of George and Bertha (Reil) Ducatte.

Linda was a wonderful mother and grandmother and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. She loved animals and crafts.

Survivors include two loving daughters, Penny and Scott Bair of Plattsburgh and Melanie and Rodney Draper of Plattsburgh; two sisters, Maidge and Donald Hewson of Plattsburgh and Brenda and James Stockdale of Plattsburgh; one brother, Larry Ducatte of Plattsburgh; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and a close personal friend, Forrest Tucker of Morrisonville.

She was predeceased by one brother, Alvin Ducatte; and two sisters, Gloria Collins and Adrieth Daily.

Calling hours will be held on Sunday, July 10, 2005, from 2 to 5 p.m. at the R.W. Walker Funeral Home in Plattsburgh.

A funeral service will be held on Monday at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. Burial will follow in St. Peter’s Cemetery.

Donations in her memory may be made to the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America at www.ccfa.org.

MORRISONVILLE — Catherine E. Delorm, 81, formerly of Rand Hill Road, died Thursday, July 7, 2005 at the Meadowbrook Healthcare Facility.

She was born in Port Kent, N.Y., on Aug. 8, 1923, the daughter of Oscar and Elizabeth (Webb) Ladue.

Catherine married Donald Delorm in Port Kent on Nov. 2, 1947. Donald died July 13, 1996.

Kay and her husband, Don, owned and operated Delorm’s Store in West Plattsburgh. Trained as a registered nurse, Kay’s customer service often included giving allergy shots and injections and blood pressure checks while also running the store.

Mrs. Delorm was an active member of St. Alexander’s Church where she belonged to the Altar Rosary Society and the Mother’s Club.

Kay provided countless hours of volunteer services to Birthright and the Morrisonville Emergency Squad, where she consistently had more call responses than any other member. She received several community awards including the EMS Provider of the Year Award for 1996 by the Clinton County Firemen’s Association and the New York State Regional Emergency Medical Technician Award in 1997.

Kay’s hobbies included bowling, where she and her husband, Don, belonged to several bowling leagues.

Survivors include one son, Thomas and Sally Delorm of Lilburn, Ga.; three daughters, Susan and Peter Buak of Clarkesville, Ga., Deborah Jurado of Tucker, Ga., and Laurie and Denis Ryan of Congers, N.Y.; one very special niece, "adopted daughter" Sandra Tavernia and her husband Bernard; one foster son, Lawrence "Jimmy" and Maryann Recor of Boonville, N.Y.; six grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by three sisters, Dorothy Donague, Margaret Sherman and Patricia Welch; and one brother, Robert Ladue.

Calling hours will be held on Sunday, July 10, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the R.W. Walker Funeral Home in Plattsburgh.

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Monday at 11 a.m. at St. Alexander’s Church in Morrisonville.

Burial will follow in the parish cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to St. Alexander’s Memorial Fund or Birthright.

Plattsburgh — Ethel M. Haley, 97, passed away peacefully July 7, 2005, at her home with her family by her side. Ethel was born April 29, 1908, in North Bangor, N.Y. She moved to Plattsburgh as a young woman and later married John C. Haley on Aug. 6, 1927.

She worked at CVPH Hospital for 19 years until her retirement in 1976. She was a very elegant and independent woman her entire life. Ethel touched the hearts of all those who knew her and left behind a legacy of maintaining a positive outlook, being happy and above all, loving one another. Her hobbies included cooking, crocheting and spending quality time with her family and friends. She also enjoyed caring for her birds and her dog "Lady."

She is survived by her loving son, Joseph L. Haley of Severn, Md.; five granddaughters, Kathy Burke, Tammy Vashon, Debbie Haley, Jenny Duckworth-Blaha and Lisa Haley-Ratsch; one grandson, Chris Haley; nine great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson, Jack.

Ethel was predeceased by her daughter, Connie Duckworth; her son, John C. Haley; and two grandchildren, Mary E. Duckworth and John A. Haley.

A memorial service will be held at a later date to be determined by the family. Burial will be at Whispering Maples Memorial Gardens.

Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of the North Country.

Arrangements are being handled by Brown Funeral Home.

CHAMPLAIN — Thomas J. Ashline passed away peacefully on July 6, 2005, in his home in Champlain at the age of 40.

Tom was born in Plattsburgh, N.Y., on April 12, 1965, the son of Marie H. Ashline.

He is survived by his mother, Marie Ashline of Rouses Point; uncles, Donald (Frank) and Betty Ashline of Mooers, Gary and Linda Ashline of Florida, and David and Joyce Ashline of Wingdale, N.Y.; aunts, Mary Oakes of Rouses Point, Bertha Bushey of Plattsburgh, Gladys Boulence of Mooers and Margaret King of Chazy Lake; and last but not least, many cousins and true friends.

Tom was predeceased by his grandparents, Peter and Vivian Ashline.

He was a graduate of Northeastern Clinton Central School in 1983. He was employed at Fujitsu in Plattsburgh as a quality assurance inspector. Tom was a fair and loyal man who treasured his close friends. He loved hunting, fishing, camping, skiing, music, movies and spending time with his friends. Thomas touched many lives and will be dearly missed by all who know him.

Calling hours will be held on Sunday, July 10, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at M.B. Clark Funeral Home, 196 Elm St., in Champlain. A funeral service will be held on Monday, July 11, at 11 a.m. in the M.B. Clark Funeral Home, Champlain. Burial will follow in St. Patrick’s Cemetery on Church Street in Rouses Point.

Plattsburgh — Arnold P. Burdeau, 45, of Johnson Avenue, passed away Thursday, July 7, 2005, at the CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh. He was born in Plattsburgh on June 1, 1960, son of Arnold P. and Pearl (Decker) Burdeau.

Arnold was a graduate of Plattsburgh High School in 1978. He entered the U.S. Air Force in 1978, retiring in 1992. Arnold received numerous commendations and awards, including the National Defense Service Medal and the Humanitarian Service Medal. He cared deeply for his family, never forgetting a special occasion. Arnold was a collector of stamps and an avid fan of Star Trek. His honesty and integrity was a guide for his life.

Arnold is survived by his parents, Arnold and Pearl Burdeau of Plattsburgh; three siblings, his sister, Dauna L. Overly of Manitou Springs, Colo., and her children, Shauna of Pennsylvania, Danielle of Colorado Springs, Colo.; his brother, Stephen and wife Kari Burdeau and their children, Jimmy and Helen of Phoenixville, Pa., his brother, Michael L. Burdeau and his children, Melanie and Aaron of’ Saranac Lake, N.Y.; one great-nephew; one great-niece; aunts, uncles and cousins.

Calling hours will be held Sunday, July 10, from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Brown Funeral Home in Plattsburgh. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Monday, July 11, at 10 a.m. from Our Lady of Victory Church in Plattsburgh. Burial will follow in St. Peter’s Cemetery in Plattsburgh.

Pierre "Pete" LaClair, 95, formerly of Churubusco and Burke, died Friday, July 8, 2005, at Franklin County Nursing Home, Malone.

Calling hours will be Sunday, July 10, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Chateaugay Funeral Home. A funeral Mass will be Monday, July 11, at 11 a.m. in St. George’s Church, Burke, with the Rev. John Demo officiating. Burial will follow at Immaculate Heart Cemetery, Churubusco.

A complete obituary will be published at a later date.

Margo E. Cook, 59, of South Catherine Street, Plattsburgh, died Friday, July 8, 2005, at her home.

She was born in Watertown, N.Y., on Dec. 23, 1945, the daughter of Carl and Dorothy (Cole) Bennett.

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