10/18/2005

Obituaries: 10/18/05

Marilyn Soulier

BURLINGTON, CONN. -- Marilyn (Chase) Soulier, RN, 65, of Burlington, Conn., beloved wife of the late Francis "Tiny" Soulier peacefully passed away, after a gallant battle with cancer on Oct. 14, 2005, at home surrounded by her family.

She was born on Aug. 11, 1940, in Bristol, daughter of the late John and Lorene (Maynard) Chase.

Marilyn was educated in the public schools in Bristol and went on to graduate at St. Mary's Nursing School in 1961.

She retired from John Dempsey, UCONN Medical Center in Farmington after 28 years as nursing supervisor. She spent most of her retired years traveling and spending time with her family and friends.

She was an avid Boston Red Sox fan and was able to see her Red Sox win the World Series in 2004.

Her hobbies included genealogy, her boys, Blue, Rascal and AJ, summers on Fern Lake in the Adirondack Mountains of New York and watching her loons on the lake.

She is survived by her three beloved children, Jacqueline and her husband Richard Pryor of Gloucester, Va., Deborah and her husband David Powers of Burlington and Michael and his wife Jeannette of Burlington; eight cherished grandchildren, Jeffrey, Gabrielle, Christopher, Tabitha, Timothy, Amanda, Ashley and Hali; three sisters, Susan Urban and her husband Peter of Terryville, Eileen Neimann and husband Clifford of Ellington and Sharon Testa and her husband Gary of Bristol; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Friends may call at The Ahern Funeral Home, 111 Main Street, Route 4, Unionville, Conn., on Wednesday, Oct. 19 from 5 to 8 p.m. Funeral procession from The Ahern Funeral Home will be Thursday, Oct. 20 at 9 a.m. followed by the funeral liturgy in The Church of Saint Patrick, Collinsville at 10 a.m.

Calling hours will be Saturday, Oct. 22, 2005, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the Zaumetzer-Sprauge Funeral in AuSable Forks with funeral services at 10 a.m. at Holy Name Catholic Church in AuSable Forks, with burial in the parish cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Burlington Volunteer Fire Department, 719 George Washington Turnpike, Burlington Conn. 06013 or The Greater Bristol VNA Hospice, P.O. Box 2628, 195 Maltby Street, Bristol, CT 06101.

Zaumetzer-Sprague Funeral Home is in charge of local arrangements.

Clement A. Devan

CADYVILLE -- Mr. Clement A. "Snuffy" Devan, 81, of Route 3, Cadyville, passed away Saturday, Oct. 15, 2005, at his home with his family by his side and under the care of Hospice of the North Country.

He was born in Cadyville on Aug. 22, 1924, the son of John B. and Rita (Tormey) Devan.

Clement was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Navy. He was a member of the American Legion Post 1619, a charter member of the Cadyville Fire Department and a member of the Siberian Rod & Gun Club.

Clement retired from Clinton Correctional Facility, where he was a plumber and steamfitter. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Clement was a member of St. James Church in Cadyville.

He was predeceased by his parents, John and Rita Devan; two brothers, Earl "Jughead" Devan and William "Bill" Devan; and a brother-in-law, Kenneth Miller.

Clement is survived by his wife, Dorothy M. (Ramsey) Devan, whom he married in 1945; a son, James Devan and his wife Bonny of Peru; three daughters, Pat Duffany and her husband Jim of Plattsburgh, Donna Dukette of West Plattsburgh and Debbie Fellion and her husband Larry of Cadyville; two sisters, Elizabeth Connor and her husband Samuel of Cadyville and Helen Miller of Cadyville; seven grandchildren, James Dukette, Beth Hoopes and her companion Scott Szczypien, Mike Devan and his wife Sally, Katie Cutcher, Bill Duffany and his companion Heidi Pellerin, Sharon and Jamie Devan; six great-grandchildren, Kayla and Alex Hoopes, Kelsey and Cameron Cutcher and Cody and Ryan Devan; several nieces and nephews.

Calling hours were held from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday at the Brown Funeral Home, Park Row, Cadyville. Members of the American Legion Post 1619 met Monday evening at 6 p.m. and members of the Cadyville Volunteer Fire Department met Monday at 6:30 p.m. at the Brown Funeral Home in Cadyville for services.

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. from St. James Church. Interment will follow in the family plot at St. James Cemetery.

Friends wishing may make donations to Hospice of the North Country or the Cadyville Volunteer Fire Department.

John Calhoun Irvin

1929 - 2005

JAY, NY -- If you can fill the unforgiving minute, With sixty seconds' worth of distance run, Yours is the Earth and everything that's in it, And which is more, you'll be a man, my son.

Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, to Leon P. Irvin and Lydia Stitt Irvin, John grew up in the town of Oxford, Ohio.

He attended primary and secondary school there and played football under the direction of future coaching great Weeb Eubanks.

He received his bachelors of arts Magna Cum Laude at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, in 1949. He continued his education at University of Colorado in Boulder, Colo., where he received his master of arts and Ph.D. in physics in 1953 and 1957, respectively.

He met Sylvia Stone of Boulder, Colo., in Switzerland in 1947 where both were attending classes at the University of Lausanne. They married in 1950 and spent the next 55 years together.

Upon graduation from the University of Colorado, they moved to Berkeley Heights, N.J., to raise a family and pursue his professional career as a physicist. Dr. Irvin spent his entire professional career at Bell Laboratories, at the time the worlds leading research center. He was engaged in the research and development of microwave semiconductor devices, including Gunn and IMPATT diodes. He authored the much-used curves relating to Resistivity of bulk and diffused layers of Silicone. It has since been named as a "Citation Classic" by the institute of Scientific Information.

They are commonly known as the "Irvin Curves". He held 3 patents in semiconductor device structures and published over 40 papers mainly concerning Gallium Arsinide devices. He participated in the development of Telstar, America's first satellite program and was made a Distinguished Member of Technical Staff.

In retirement, Dr. Irvin lived permanently in his much-loved home, deep in the Adirondacks on the AuSable River. There he pursued his personal loves of skiing, tennis, fly-fishing and good wine. He was deeply involved in his community throughout his life. In New Jersey, among other things he served as PTA president. elected to the board of education and was a Boy Scout leader. In Jay, N.Y., John Irvin's 9-year tenure as president of the AuSable Acres Property Owners Association was one of significant accomplishment. His efforts resulted in a capital improvement program of the river, lake, roads, parks and recreational areas benefiting all the residents. His initiatives led to the creation of the AuSable Acres Land Trust, a federally recognized 501 C3 charity. This trust helps protect local land, flora and fauna of this beautiful area. John Irvin was president of the Land Trust at the time of his death.

Throughout his life, John Irvin lived a life that placed great emphasis on honesty, personal integrity and character. He felt there was no task so difficult or onerous that it did not help to "build character". He greatly appreciated spirited conversation over a well-crafted meal and the companionship of friends, colleagues and family. He rose each morning wearing the mantle of ideals and values he believed in. In doing so, he left a long, deep mark on the world in which we live and lives of those who knew and loved him.

He loved and lived by Kipling's poem, "If".

Dr. Irvin was a member of the following organizations, Phi Beta Kappa, president of Phi Delta Theta (1948), Sigma Pi Sigma, Sigma Xi, Omicron Delta Kappa, The Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers, The American Physical Society, Chairman of the Microwave Diodes Standards Committee (1965 to 1977) co-chair of the Workshop on Compound Semi Conductors and Microwave Materials (1975 to 1977).

He his survived by his wife, Sylvia Irvin of Jay, N.Y.; his daughter, Candy Kluiber of Milwaukee, Wis.; his sons, Trevor Irvin of Atlanta, Ga., and Dana Irvin of Virginia Beach, Va.; his sister, Patricia Cooper of Athens, Ga.; eight grandchildren; and many, many friends.

In lieu of flowers donations in his memory can be made to The AuSable Acres Land Trust Inc., P.O. Box 154, Jay, N.Y. 12941.

Zaumetzer-Sprague Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Marie Anne P. Stone

CHAMPLAIN, NY -- Marie Anne P. Stone, 70, of Champlain passed away Monday, Oct. 17, 2005, at the CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh.

She was born Aug. 29, 1935, the daughter of the late Joseph and Henrietta (Gilbert) Favro.

She was a member of St. Mary's Church. Marie was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She enjoyed traveling, dancing, and spending time with her family. Her favorite song was Pretty Woman. She was regarded as a generous, thoughtful and caring individual who deeply touched the lives of many.

Her parents; one son, Donald Stone; one brother, Noel Favro; and one grandson, Dustin Stone; all preceded her in death.

She is survived by her husband, Daniel Stone; two sons and their wives, Dean and Wendy Stone of Hunlock Creek, Pa., and Michael and Michelle Stone of Huntingdon Valley, Pa.; two daughters, Marcy Coupal of Rouses Point and Darlene "Cricket" Hawkins and her husband Jerry of Ashley, Pa. Also surviving her are three brothers, Joseph Favro, David Favro and Gary Favro; four sisters, Carol Lewis, Susan LaDuke, Barbara Filion and Jean Walk; and 14 grandchildren.

Calling hours will be Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Clark Funeral Home in Rouses Point. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Patrick's Church in Rouses Point.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation, 51 Locust Ave, Suite 201, New Canaan, CT 06848 or visit www.multiplemyeloma.org.

Shirley Joyce Brown

CHAZY, NY -- Mrs. Shirley Joyce Brown, 72, of the Ratta Road, Chazy, N.Y., passed away Monday, Oct. 17, 2005, at the home of her sister Jenny Haywood in Chazy Lake, N.Y., under the care of Hospice of the North Country with her family by her side.

She was born in Chazy Lake, N.Y., on Oct. 12, 1933, the daughter of Napoleon and Mary (Agony) King.

Shirley enjoyed reading, puzzles, flower gardening and spending time with her family.

She was predeceased by her parents, Napoleon and Mary King; her husband, Hubert Roma Brown; three brothers, Joseph, Fred and Raymond King; her sisters, Violet Cross, Delia LaPorte, Laura LaBounty, Mary Barber, Dora Barber, Betty Macey, Eileen King and Theresa Rascoe.

She is survived by her sons, Ronald Brown of Utah, Donald Brown of Plattsburgh and Arnold Brown of Chazy; six grandchildren, Ronnie, Connie, Lisa, Stephanie, Courtney and Vale; one great-granddaughter, Scarlet; her sisters, Ella Mae Barber of Chazy Lake, N.Y., Beatrice Reyor of Massachusetts and Jenny Haywood and her husband Roderick of Chazy Lake, N.Y.; several nieces and nephews.

At Shirley's request there will be no calling hours or funeral services.

Arrangements are by the Brown Funeral Home in Plattsburgh.

Dora Mae Royal Lawliss

WEST CHAZY -- Dora Mae Royal Lawliss, 93, of Town Line Road, West Chazy, passed away Oct. 16, 2005, at CVPH Medical Center after a long illness.

She was born Jan. 17, 1912, the daughter of Edward and Josephine Rabideau Royal of Morrisonville.

She was married for 56 years to Bernard Lawliss, who predeceased her in 1990.

Dora Lawliss is survived by her six devoted children and their spouses, Carol Moore of Plattsburgh, Jane Murphy and Charles of Port Washington, Long Island, James and George-Ann of Argyle, N.Y., Winston and Mary Ann of Dannemora, Barbara Monto and Glenn of West Chazy and David and Jania, also of West Chazy. Survivors also include 14 adoring grandchildren, Kimberley Moore Fisher, Jason and Eric Monto, Thomas and Cecile Murphy, Michael, Dr. Kathleen, Joseph, Elizabeth and Matthew Lawliss and Donna Lawliss Lynch, Jim Lawliss, Jodie Lawliss Corrado and Justin Lawliss. She is also survived by her sister, Geneva Royal Derby; 11 great-grandchildren; and numerous loving nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and neighbors.

The family wishes particularly to mention with special gratitude their kinswoman Mary (Carpenter) Stewart-Stiles.

Two brothers, Louis and Edgar; and a sister, Delia, predeceased her.

In addition to raising her family of six, Dora Lawliss fostered a total of 22 foundling babies in her home, until adoption proceedings for each were finalized.

In 1959, she entered into the field of health care at the Champlain Valley Hospital and was first to hold the position of ward clerk at CVPH Medical Center from the time the two hospitals merged until she retired after 15 years of service.

In the last years of her life, she was centerpiece and matriarch of a large and loving clan and she will be greatly missed.

Calling hours will be held Tuesday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Brown's Funeral Home in Plattsburgh. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Alexander's Church in Morrisonville, where Dora was a lifetime communicant and for many years an active member of the Altar Rosary Society and The Ladies of St. Joseph.

In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to St. Alexander's Parish.

Interment will follow at St. Alexander's Cemetery.

Chester A. Dayton

SARATOGA, NY -- Chester A. Dayton, 95, of 131 Lawrence Street, died Friday, Oct. 14, 2005, at the Saratoga Springs Hospital.

He was born in Hadley, N.Y., on Jan. 6, 1910, the son of Wilbur T. and Jessie B. (White) Dayton.

Chester had previously married Clara Stanton and Elizabeth M. Duell, who predeceased him.

Chester then married Margaret Chapman in Plattsburgh on Jan. 1, 1982.

He worked at the International Paper Company in Corinth, N.Y., for 17 years. He then opened, owned and operated the Dayton Brothers Saw Mill and Lumber Yard in Corinth, N.Y., with his brother Paul for 35 years.

Chester was a member and trustee of the Corinth Wesleyan Church for many years. He was a member of the Turnpike Wesleyan Church in Plattsburgh at the time of his death. He was a faithful Sunday School teacher and an active Gideon. He was also active in prison ministry at the Dannemora State Prison and spoke in many churches throughout the region.

Chester enjoyed walking in the woods and in the mountains. He greatly enjoyed the outdoors including hunting and fishing in the Adirondacks. Chester was a devoted servant of God. He was a faithful and loving husband, father, grandpa, brother and friend. Chester was loved by all who knew him and will be remembered and missed by all.

Survivors include his wife of 23 years, Margaret "Marjean" of Saratoga; one son and daughter-in-law, Roger and Dale Dayton of Corinth, N.Y.; two daughters and sons-in-law, Betty and Ramon Orton of Queensbury, N.Y., and Nanette and Rev. Leonard Humbert of Rose, N.Y.; 15 grandchildren; many great and great-great-grandchildren; one brother, Paul D. Dayton; and many nieces and nephews.

Chester was predeceased by one daughter, Mary Lou Dayton; two brothers, Rev. Charles and Rev. Wilbur Dayton; and six sisters-in-law, Ruth Carter, Ruth Brabon, Gladys McDonald, Josephine Fisher, Donna Fisher and Edna Maddox; one sister and brother-in-law, Florence "Flossie" and husband George Denton, also died earlier.

Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 19 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the R.W. Walker Funeral Home in Plattsburgh. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, Oct. 20 at 10:30 a.m. in the Turnpike Wesleyan Church. Burial will follow at 3 p.m. in the Corinth Rural Cemetery in Corinth, N.Y. A memorial service will be conducted at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 30 at the Corinth Wesleyan Church.

Donations in his memory may be made to Gideons International, P.O. Box 524, Peru, NY 12972.

Alice D. Clark

KEENE, NY -- Alice D. Clark, 75, of Alstead Hill Road, Keene, died Sunday evening, October 16, 2005, at her home surrounded by her family and friends. She was also known as "Yaya" to all who knew and loved her.

Born on July 1, 1930, she was the daughter of George and Gisela Dermatis. Alice was raised in Keene, graduated from Lake Placid High School in 1948, and attended Albany Business College. She resided in Lake Placid until 1960 and then moved to West Palm Beach, Fla., where she lived for 30 years, returning to Keene in 1990.

Alice led an active, full life. At the time of her retirement in 1990, she was working as an account executive for Merrill Lynch in Jupiter, Fla. She was an accomplished scuba diver, an avid golfer and was an advocate for brain injury education and support.

After her retirement, Alice continued to live an active life in all seasons. She was a member at Craig Wood Golf Course, an ORDA volunteer for many events, enjoyed horseback riding, fishing and hunting, and was a member of the Lake Placid Curling Club. She was a holder of a senior pass at Whiteface Mountain and loved the thrill of downhill skiing and the quiet enjoyment of cross-country. She was also active in the Hurricane Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club.

Alice was perhaps most proud of her son, Rick, and their support of the Traumatic Brain Injury Center in Plattsburgh, N.Y. Through her and Rick's efforts, the Plattsburgh Chapter of the Brain Injury Association of New York was revitalized and continues to be a vibrant organization today. Alice and Rick also traveled throughout New York State speaking on behalf of brain injury awareness.

Alice is survived by her children; her son, Richard W. Clark of Plattsburgh, N.Y.; her daughter, Pamela Clark Bickle and her son-in-law, Milton I. Bickle of Saranac Lake, N.Y.; her brother, Walter G. Dermatis and her sister-in-law, Joan Dermatis of Plattsburgh, N.Y.; her grandchildren, Jeffery Stuart Gentzler and Alyssa Rae Gentzler of Saranac Lake, N.Y.; many nieces and nephews; and her good friends, Mary and Shirley.

She was predeceased by her parents; and her brother, George Dermatis of Rochester, N.Y.; and an infant daughter, Jane.

Friends may call at the Clark Funeral Home in Lake Placid on Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2005, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be held at the funeral home Thursday, Oct. 20, 2005, at 11 a.m. Rev. Milton Dudley, pastor of the Keene, Valley Congregational Church will officiate. Cremation will follow.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions in Alice's memory be made to the Plattsburgh College Foundation, for benefit of the TBI Center, SUNY Plattsburgh, 101 Broad Street, Plattsburgh, NY 12901.

Deaths:

MARY L. D'GREGORY, 93, of Bay Road, Cumberland Head, died Monday, Oct. 17, 2005, at the Meadowbrook Healthcare Facility.

She was born in Chazy on Nov. 17, 1911, the daughter of Joseph and Lottie (Donah) White.

Calling hours and funeral services are incomplete, as of Monday evening, at the R.W. Walker Funeral Home.

LILLIAN M. CASEY, 74, of North Bangor, N.Y., died Sunday, Oct. 16, 2005, at the Alice Hyde Medical Center in Malone, N.Y., where she had been a patient since Oct. 13.

She was born in Dickinson, N.Y., March 22, 1931, the daughter of the late Louis and Rebecca Snyder Marlow.

Calling hours will be Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Bruso-Desnoyers Funeral Home in Malone. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Thursday at 10 a.m. at St. Mary's Church in Brushton, with the Rev. Richard Demers officiating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery.

HUGH A. CASEY, 78, of North Bangor, N.Y., died Sunday, Oct. 16, 2005, at the Franklin County Nursing Home in Malone.

He was born in Bombay, N.Y., July 12, 1927, the son of the late William and Marion French Casey.

Calling hours will be Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Bruso-Desnoyers Funeral Home in Malone. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Thursday at 10 a.m. at St. Mary's Church in Brushton, with the Rev. Richard Demers officiating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery.