Published: 8/25/05

CHAMPLAIN — Marion R. Gamelin, 86, of Champlain passed away Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2005, at Cedar Hedge Nursing Home in Rouses Point.

She was born July 25, 1919, in Champlain, the daughter of the late Arthur and Josephine (Senacle) Grimshaw.

Her husband, Lawrence F. Gamelin predeceased Marion.

Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Larry and Patsy Gamelin of Arizona, Bruce and Lisa Gamelin of Coopersville; one daughter and son-in-law, Brenda and Gary Babbie of Rouses Point; one brother, Edward Grimshaw of Sunlake, Ariz.; one sister, Theresa Boire of Chazy; seven grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren; as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Calling hours will be Friday from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the Clark Funeral Home in Champlain.

A Mass of Christian burial will follow at 11 a.m. at St. Mary’s Church in Champlain.

ASHEVILLE, N.C. — Mary Patricia Kendrick Chase, known to her friends as Mary Pat, 75, of Asheville, N.C., died Monday, Aug. 22, 2005, at her home in Asheville, N.C.

She was born in Burlington, Vt., the daughter of Joseph and Adelaide (Martel) Kendrick.

Mary Pat was raised in Lake Placid, N.Y., and was a graduate of Lake Placid High School class of 1948 and then attended Albany Business College. She was chairperson of the Fresh Air Fund in Westport, Conn., from 1965 to 1970. She was instrumental in organizing a concert where proceeds were used for a supply airlift of food and clothing in 1972 to Biafra. Mary Pat was very active in the St. Luke’s Roman Catholic Church in Westport, Conn. Mary and Jim have enjoyed their retirement in Asheville, N.C., for the past 17 years including numerous activities and friends at the Asheville Country Club.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a son, Damien Hopkins.

She is survived by her husband, Dr. James A. Chase of Asheville, N.C.; three sons, Paul Hopkins of Charleston, S.C., Ted Chase of Chicago, Ill., Jed Chase of Indianapolis, Ind.; a daughter, Catherine Chase of Urbana, Ind.; two brothers, Joseph Kendrick of Lake Placid, N.Y. and John Kendrick of Stockholm, Sweden; two sisters, Therese Patnode of Lake Placid, N.Y. and Agnes Reiss of Westport, Conn. She is also survived by three grandchildren.

Calling hours will be held Thursday, Aug. 25, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Clark Funeral Home in Lake Placid, N.Y. A Bible vigil will be held at the funeral home Thursday Evening at 7:45 p.m.

A Mass of Christian burial will be held Friday, Aug. 26, at 9:30 a.m. at St. Agnes Church in Lake Placid. The Rev. Joseph Morgan will officiate. Cremation will follow. Burial will be held Saturday, Aug. 27, at 9:30 a.m. at St. Agnes Cemetery in Lake Placid.

The family suggests donations be made to Care Partners Mountain Area Hospice, PO Box 25338, Asheville, NC 28813 or The Fresh Air Fund 633 Third Avenue, 14th Floor, New York, NY 10017.

BRISTOL — Stephen A. Lovely, age 50, died unexpectedly in his home on Monday Aug. 22, 2005.

He was born Jan. 4, 1955, in Plattsburgh, N.Y., the son of Stephen and Irene (Favro) Lovely.

Steve had been employed by Statz and Harrop, Inc. for the past 18 years. He was a member of Painters Local 802 in Madison and the International Painters and Glazeries Allied Trades Union. He was an artist when it came to woodworking and stained glass as well as his dry wall finishing. In his spare time he had enjoyed parachuting, cooking, the outdoors and spending time with his family and friends. On June 18, 1994, Steve was united in marriage with Gloria Fisher-Dahl in Sun Prairie.

In addition to his wife Gloria, survivors include two sons, Alexander and Nicholas of Rhinelander; one stepdaughter, Heather (Mike) Olson of Spring Green; one stepson, Phillip (Brianna) Fisher of Token Creek; two grandchildren, Hanna and Brittany; and one sister-in-law, Judy (Stuart) Allen of Prairie Du Sac.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Services will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 25, 2005, at the Cress Funeral Home where friends may call from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Reverend Mary Pharmer will officiate.

In lieu of flowers, the family prefers memorials in Stephen’s name.

WEST CHAZY — Raymond J. Gagnier, 80, of West Church Street, passed away peacefully after a long illness on Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2005, at the CVPH Medical Center.

He was born in Altona, on March 24, 1925, the son of Joseph and Marie (Ezero) Gagnier.

Mr. Gagnier was a member of St. Joseph’s Church in West Chazy. He was also a life member of both Veterans of Foreign War Post 125 and American Legion Post 20.

Raymond married the former Elizabeth "Betty" O’Hearn on Aug. 31, 1946, at St. Joseph’s Church in West Chazy. He was a rural letter carrier for the West Chazy Post Office for 20 years.

Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth "Betty" Gagnier of West Chazy; one son, J. Michael Gagnier and his wife Connie of West Chazy; a daughter-in-law, Sandra Gagnier of Peru; three granddaughters, Mrs. David (Andrea) Lundberg of Greenwich, N.Y., Mrs. Jamie (Heather) Deno of West Chazy, Katherine Gagnier of Altona; one grandson, Patrick Gagnier of Willsboro; one great-granddaughter, Bianca Deno of West Chazy; one brother, Rene Gagnier and his wife Ruth of Peru; one stepbrother; and several half brothers and sisters; one sister, Laura Weightman of West Chazy; one stepsister, Mrs. Calvin (Joyce) Stone of West Chazy; and several step-grandchildren; stepgreat- great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by one son, D. Patrick Gagnier; and two brothers, Joseph and Donald Gagnier.

Calling hours are private and at the convenience of the family.

A public funeral service will be held on Friday at 11 a.m. in the R.W. Walker Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. A reception will follow at his home in West Chazy.

Memorial donations may be made to St. Joseph’s Altar Fund.

THELMA F. GOKEY, 89, of Saranac Lake, died Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2005, at Uihlein Mercy Center in Lake Placid.

She was born Nov. 15, 1915, in Jersey City, N.J.

Calling hours will be held Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Fortune-Keough Funeral Home in Saranac Lake.

A funeral service will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church in Saranac Lake. Burial will follow in Brookside Cemetery, Bloomingdale.

MAUDE LAURA LAMICA, 67, of John Street, Chateaugay, died Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2005, at the Franklin County Nursing Home, Malone, N.Y.

Calling hours will be held at the Chateaugay Funeral Home on Saturday, Aug. 27 from 1 to 3 p.m.

A memorial service will follow at 3 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Eleanor Bellows, officiating.

Burial will take place at St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Chateaugay.

A full obituary will be in Friday’s paper.

ADRIAN C. EDMUNDS, 96, of Keene Valley, died Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2005, at his home on Johns Brook Lane.

He was born Feb. 5, 1909, in Keene Valley, the son of Clarence and Beatrice (Tryon) Edmonds.

No calling hours will be held.

A funeral service will be held Friday, Aug. 26, 2005, at 4 p.m. at the Keene Valley Congregational Church. Interment for the extended family will be Saturday, at 9 a.m. in Norton Cemetery in Keene.

A full obituary will follow in a later newspaper.