Published: 7/23/05

Saranac — Edward Wallace Liberty, 79, of Route 3, Saranac, died Friday, July 22, 2005, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

He was born in Riverview on Oct. 23, 1925, the son of Albert and Eva (Charbonneau) Liberty.

Edward graduated from Sallaz Academy in 1944. He served in the U.S. Army from 1944 to 1946. He worked as a correction officer for 30 years and as a school bus driver for 21 years. He also worked and owned a business with his partner and longtime friend, Robert LeClair. Edward was a communicant of the Church of the Assumption and served as a volunteer whenever needed. Ed enjoyed time spent in his garden and playing pinochle. Family was first for Edward and he treasured all the time spent with his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Edward is survived by his wife of 55 years, Ann (Lawton) of Saranac; 12 children, Steven Liberty and his wife Nancy of Dannemora, Vickie Brown and her husband John of Rogers, Ark., William Liberty and his wife Darlene of Dannemora, James Liberty and his wife Barbara of Hollis, N.H., Chris Liberty and his wife Kay of Saranac, Scott Liberty of Saranac Lake, Tracey Howard and her husband James of Peru, Jacqueline Coleman and her husband Gerald of Brainardsville, Lawrence Liberty and his wife Terri of Fairfax, Va., Edward Liberty Jr. and his wife Tricia of Saranac, Nanette Aubert and her husband Gerard of Oak Park, Ill., and Joseph Liberty and his wife Shantel of Dannemora; two sisters, Marion Allinson and Sandra Ahern of Saranac: 33 grandchildren, Melissa, Paul, Matthew, Julia, Brandon, Amanda, Andrew, Katie, Michelle, Michael, Brian, Lynn, Corey, Maris, Robin, Tim, Jon, Amanda, Kristen, Jesse, Kealy, David, Casey, Shelby, Stephanie, Alex, Corrina, Carolyn, Jacob, Jason, Michael, Joshua and Nicholas; nine great-grandchildren, Gavin, Aiden, Asher, Ella, Aislyn, Grace, Cullen, Liam and Marissa.

He was predeceased by his parents; and two brothers, Lawrence and Louis Liberty.

Calling hours will be held Sunday, July 24, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Hamilton Funeral Home in Peru. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Monday, July 25, at 10 a.m. at the Church of the Assumption in Redford with Rev. Francis J. Coryer, pastor, celebrating and Rev. Philip T. Allen, pastor of the Holly Name Church in AuSable Forks and St. Matthew's Church in Black Brook, concelebrating. Burial and military honors will follow in the parish cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Church of the Assumption Building Fund.

Peru — Lily Mae Marshall Perry, 88, formerly of Route 22, Peru, died Friday, July 22, 2005, at the Meadowbrook Healthcare Facility in Plattsburgh.

She was born in Vile St. Pierre, Quebec, May 11, 1917, the daughter of Samuel and Agnes Marshall (Drysdale) Smith.

Lily Mae was an active member of the Peru Community Church and the Peru Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary and a local Girl Scout leader for many years.

Survivors include two daughters and one son-in-law, Bonnie Perry of Plattsburgh and Dorothy and Craig Wyman of Peru; two grandchildren, Matthew Furnia and spouse Lisa of Peru and Jennifer Winter and significant other, Shane Delarm of Beekmantown; two stepgrandchildren, Stephanie Gosney of Stormville and Cathy Rhodes and spouse Mike of Anchorage, Alaska; great-grandchildren, Mikayla Winter, Donya Martell and Ryan Furnia; stepgreat-grandchildren, Brittany and Laura Gosney and Julia Rhodes; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Edith and Richard Mackey of Ottawa and Margaret and Ed Bashaw of Peru; and several nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her parents; and husband Edwin W. Perry, Oct. 6, 1991; and four sisters, Chrissy Cowie, Janet Mellow, Betty Perry and Mary Smith.

There will be no public calling hours. A memorial service will be held Wednesday at 4 p.m. at the Peru Community Church with Rev. Dr. Robert Svenson, pastor, officiating. Burial will be follow in St. Augustine's Cemetery in Peru.

In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the Peru Community Church Ladies Guild or the Peru Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary.

Arrangements are by the Hamilton Funeral Home in Peru.

Chazy Lake — Michael J. Dealissia, 84, died Thursday, July 21, 2005, at the CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh, surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., on Nov. 14, 1920, he was the son of John and Mary (Ferro) Delessio.

Michael was called "Poppa" by his family and friends. He was also known to be No. 1 in all categories. He was a terrific father, grandfather, great-grandfather, great-great-grandfather, uncle and friend.

He was a veteran of World War II and served on the U.S. Lejeune in the U.S. Navy. He was a member of the American Legion in Lyon Mountain.

Poppa worked in New York City as a maintenance foreman for the Department of Traffic until retiring in 1969.

He enjoyed operating the Ham radio and formerly owned and operated an electronics repair shop.

His wife, Dorothy, died Dec. 22, 2003.

Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Beverly and Robert Gillette of Chazy Lake; a son and daughter-in-law, Keith and Theresa Dealissia of Brooklyn, N.Y.; a brother and sister-in-law, Jerry and Beatrice Delessio of Lancaster, Pa.; three sisters and a brother-in-law, Mary and Reggie Scuderi of Whitestone, N.Y., Christina Costa of Bronx, N.Y., and Jenny Corio of Garden City, N.Y.; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; a great-great-granddaughter; and several nieces and nephews.

Beside his wife, he is also predeceased by his parents; and two brothers-in-law, John Costa and Joe Corio.

Calling hours will be Monday, July 25, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the E.F. Drown Funeral Service in Ellenburg Depot. A funeral service will follow at 1 p.m. in the funeral home chapel, officiated by Rev. John Looby, pastor of St. Edmund’s Church in Ellenburg Depot. Burial will follow at Whispering Maples Memorial Gardens in Plattsburgh.

A reception will be at the home of Beverly and Robert in Chazy Lake after the committal.

Memorial donations may be made to the Dannemora Fire and Rescue Squad.

Vergennes, Vt. — Frances Marion Brileya, 88, passed away on Thursday, July 21, 2005, at the Vergennes Residential Care Home.

She was born in St. Albans, Vt., on June 24, 1917, the daughter of Alfred and Ethel (Monty) LaBounty. They moved to upstate New York, where she met and married her husband Andrew on Dec. 1, 1935. The couple then moved to Bridport, where they worked on a farm.

She was a member of St. Mary’s Church in Middlebury, Vt. Frances loved playing bingo and cards and also enjoyed crocheting.

She is survived by two sons, Robert and his wife Joan of Salem, N.Y., and Andrew of Ware, Mass.; three daughters, Mary Bishop and her husband Lawrence of Shoreham, Vt., Shirley Norton and her husband Larry of South Glens Falls, N.Y., and Linda Benedict and her companion TJ Armstrong of Champlain, N.Y.; two sisters, Victoria Dyer of Plattsburgh and Joyce Bushey and her husband Alton, also of Plattsburgh; seven grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. She is also survived by a special friend of many years, Louise Forgues of Cornwall.

Frances was predeceased by her husband of 61 years; two brothers, Pascal and Clayton LaBounty; two sisters, Gladys Pafford and Isabelle Robare; and a stepgrandson, Jasper Norton.

There are no calling hours. A graveside service will be held on Monday, July 25, at 10 a.m. at Lake View Cemetery in Shoreham. Rev. Justin Baker will officiate.

Arrangements are under the direction of Sanderson Funeral Home in Middlebury.

Floyd R. Jock, 92, of 392 Scanlon Road, Bombay, died July 21, 2005, at the Highland Nursing Home in Massena, N.Y., where he had been a resident since March 9.

He was born in Bombay, N.Y., on May 7, 1913, the son of the late George and Clara (Eddicus) Jock.

Calling hours will be in the Cappiello-McKenzie and Cosgrove Funeral Homo in Fort Covington, N.Y., on Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Monday at 10 a.m. in St. Joseph's Church in Bombay, with the Rev. Stephen Rocker, pastor, officiating. Burial will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery in Brushton.

Percy J. Dumas, 96, of West Bangor, N.Y., died July 22, 2005, at the Franklin County Nursing Home, in Malone, N.Y. She had been a resident there since Dec. 11, 2001.

He was born in Malone, N.Y., on May 10, 1909, the son of the late Marshall and Jenny (Robinson) Dumas.

Calling hours will be Monday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Bruso-Desnoyers Funeral Home in Malone. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. at St. Augustine's Church in North Bangor. Burial will be in St. Augustine's Cemetery.

Linda Chilton Pomerance, 60, died July 21, 2005, at her home in Pasadena, Calif.

She is the daughter of Alba Chilton.

A memorial service will be held Aug. 7 in Pasadena.