Published: 9/1/05

Moriah, N.Y. — Brian T. Carpenter (a.k.a. QBan), 16, of Moriah, N.Y., was taken from our loving arms too soon on Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2005.

Brian was born in Middlebury, Vt., on March 12, 1989. Brian is the cherished son of Tom E. and Luci C. Carpenter and much loved brother of Jackie E. Carpenter.

Brian was a junior honor student at Moriah Central School. He was a member of the National Honor Society, Student Council, varsity basketball and golf teams. Brian was known for his quick wit, and his never-ending ability to make others laugh. Brian worked hard at everything he did and was always quick to lend a hand to others. Brian was an avid ice fisherman and NY Giants fan. He had a love for cars, basketball and music. More than anything else, he loved spending time with his mom, dad, sister and two dogs (Chica and Cassie).

Brian is survived by his loving parents; and beloved sister, Jackie; maternal grandmother, Isabel V. Castillo; paternal grandparents, Betty Ann and Bob Goyette; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.

Calling hours will be held at Harland Funeral Home, Port Henry, N.Y., Thursday, Sept. 1, 2005 from 6 to 9 p.m.

Graveside service will be held Friday, Sept. 2, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Peter’s and Paul's Cemetery, Moriah, N.Y.

In lieu, of flowers donations may be made to MCS-Brian T. Carpenter Memorial Scholarship Fund, Moriah Central School, Moriah, N.Y.

Willsboro, N.Y. — Norman E. "Jim" Mero, 72, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2005, at CVPH Medical Center, Plattsburgh, N.Y., after a short illness.

He was born May 25, 1933, in Willsboro, N.Y., the son of Donald (Busco) and "Tootsie" Mero.

He is survived by his wife, Barbara LaVarnway Mero, whom he married on Nov. 8, 1952; a son and his wife, John and Jill of Jacksonville, Fla.; a daughter, Teresa Mero and her companion Barry Hamilton of Westport, N.Y.; a daughter-in-law, Shelly Mero of Willsboro; a brother, Donald "Sonny" Mero Jr. of Willsboro; a sister, Etta Huddleston of Enfield, Conn.; sisters-in-law, Marilyn Beck of Santa Cruz, Calif., Catherine Lavarnway of Elmira, N.Y., Esther Mero of Connecticut; brothers-in-law, John and Mary Lavarnway Wasilla, Ark., William Lavarnway of Concord, N.C., Roger Avery of Methuen, Mass.; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his son, James Mero who died March 9, 2005; a sister, Lorraine Mero Avery; and two brothers, Raymond and Robert Mero.

Jim served in the Air Force from 1953 to 1957. He was a member of the Elks Lodge 2072, Keeseville, Moose Lodge 2390, Plattsburgh, Veterans of Foreign War 1505, Keeseville, Knights of Columbus, Willsboro, and a life member of the Willsboro Fire Department. Jim was retired from the Town of Willsboro and owned and operated a trucking business.

Calling hours will be held at the Huestis Funeral Home in Willsboro, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2005, from 1 to 3 p.m.

A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. at the funeral home with burial following in Calvary Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in his memory may be made to the Willsboro Fire Department.

Lewis — Harold "Hoddie" Valentine, 79, died Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2005, at the Elizabethtown Community Hospital. He was born April 5, 1926, in Lake Placid, N.Y., the son of Albert and Bertha, (Sawyer) Valentine.

Harold served in the U.S. Army as a medic during World War II, and as the highway superintendent for the Town of Lewis for many years, and a member of the Lewis Fire Department. He was a loving man who was devoted to his wife, family and friends. He enjoyed visiting, telling stories and making people laugh. He will be dearly missed by all.

He is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Lawrence and Sonja Valentine of Tamarac, Fla.; a daughter, Sally Burdo of Elizabethtown; one brother and sister-in-law, Don and Eileen Valentine of Lake Placid; five grandchildren and their spouses, Caine and Kellie Valentine of Moriah, Stephen and Arin Burdo of Lewis, Korin Burdo of Elizabethtown, April Burdo of Mineville, Heather and Brad Moulton of Lewis; close friends, Gary and Diana Cox of Lewis; and nine great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife, Raeburn; a half brother, Claude Aubin; and a half sister, Florence Shene.

Calling hours will be held Thursday, from 7 to 9 p.m. at W.M. Marvin's Sons Funeral Home in Elizabethtown.

A graveside burial service will be conducted by Pastor Dick Hoff at the Lewis Cemetery Friday at 10 a.m.

Donations in his memory may be made to the Lewis Fire Department, Lewis, NY 12950.

ERNEST J. WOOD of Lake Street in Tupper Lake died Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2005, at the Adirondack Medical Center in Saranac Lake.

Calling hours will be held at the Richer Funeral Home on Thursday, Sept. 1, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.

A funeral Mass at St. Alphonsus Church will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 2, 2005. Burial in the Parish Cemetery will follow.

DANIEL E. BUCKLEY, 69, died on Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2005 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Troy.

Born in Silver Lake (Clinton County), N.Y., on June 10, 1937, he was the son of the late Daniel and Della Hanlon Buckley.

Funeral service will be on Saturday at 8:30 a.m. from Parker Bros. Memorial, 2013 Broadway in Watervliet and at 9 a.m. at St. Brigid’s Church, Corner of Forth Avenue and Seventh Street in Watervliet. Relatives and friends are invited to call at the funeral home on Friday from 4 to 8 p.m.