Published: 9/6/05

Victor S. "Vic" Corron

PLATTSBURGH — Mr. Victor S. "Vic" Corron, 87, of the Spellman Road in Beekmantown, passed away Monday, Sept. 5, 2005 at Meadowbrook Health Care Facility with his daughters by his side.

He was born in Clayburg on March 15, 1918, the son of Charles and Celina (LaFountain) Corron.

He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Army as a platoon sergeant. He spent four years in the European Theatre 4th Infantry, 22nd Battalion, Company C. He was present at the invasion of Normandy at Utah Beach, the Battle of the Bulge and the liberation of Paris. He received the Bronze Star, two Purple Hearts and numerous other commendations.

He was a charter member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Thomas F. Duffy Post #1466 in Beekmantown and was a member of the American Legion Post #20.

He had been self employed as a farmer and a foreman for Fletcher Murnane Construction Company. He later worked and retired from Beekmantown Central School after 33 years. He enjoyed watching TV, reading, Expos baseball, building, bowling, tinkering, animals, taking care of his home and yard and spending time with his family.

Vic was predeceased by his parents, Charles and Celina Corron; a brother, Remie Corron; his sisters, Agnes Myers, Anna Manley, Lela "Lil" Provost and Flora "Cassie" Fountain.

He is survived by his wife, Florence (Lucia) Corron of Beekmantown, whom he married June 17, 1947; two daughters, Carletta Corron of Beekmantown, Nancy Corron of Beekmantown; his granddaughter, Wendy Fresn of Albany; a sister, Florence Botten of Plattsburgh and several nieces and nephews.

Calling hours will be Wednesday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Brown Funeral Home in Plattsburgh. At Victor’s request, a private funeral service will be held from the Brown Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in St. Peter’s Cemetery.

Members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1466 are asked to meet Wednesday at 6 p.m. at the Brown Funeral Home for services.

Friends wishing may make donations to the Elmore SPCA or the St. John’s Feral Fund.

Willis A. Ross

CROWN POINT — Willis A. Ross, 75, of Crown Point, passed away Friday, Sept. 2, 2005 in the arms of his son, Randy, at the family homestead on Hogback Road.

Willis was born April 29, 1930 in Crown Point, the son of the late Albert Ross and Eva Ross Lindeman.

Willis retired from International Paper in Ticonderoga after 40 years of service.

He was a veteran of the Korean War where he received a Purple Heart during his tour of duty.

On June 28, 1952, he married Patricia Sheehan. Together they raised three children.

Survivors include his wife, Patty, one daughter, Cindy Ross Collins and husband, Michel, of Union, Maine; one son, Randy and wife Elizabeth of Ballston Lake, and one daughter, Mindy Ross Bremer and husband, John, of Newark.

Grandchildren are Shawn Collins, Kristi Collins, Nicole Ross, Dustin Ross, Loren Ross, Kayleigh Bremer, Kristin Bremer and Ashley Bremer; two great-grandchildren, Mayme Stone and Michael Ross; four brothers, Arnold Ross, Carl Ross, Robert Ross and Joseph Ross; three sisters, Gloria Tubbs, Donna Spaulding and Shirley Beach and several nieces and nephews.

Willis was predeceased by five brothers: Wesley, Ernest, Donald, Harold and Richard, and one sister, Flora Thatcher.

A mass will be celebrated at Sacred Heart Church in Crown Point on Wednesday at 2 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his memory to Crown Point Ambulance Squad, Main Street, Crown Point.

Robert A. Ahern

SARANAC — Robert A. Ahern, 83, of the Redmond Road in Saranac died Monday, Sept. 5, 2005 at his home.

Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Hamilton Funeral Home in Peru.