Obituaries: 12/02/05

June Kathryn (LePage) Senecal

PLATTSBURGH -- June Kathryn (LePage) Senecal, 70, of Military Turnpike died Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2005, at CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh.

She was born in Grand Isle, Vt., on June 15, 1935, daughter of Francis "Frank" Joseph LePage and Mary Eva "Baker" LePage.

June attended St. Peter's School and D'Youville Academy in Plattsburgh, and she earned her high school diploma at St. John's Academy. In 1954, June married Ralph Senecal Jr. of Treadwells Mill. June and Ralph celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on July 5, 2004, in the company of many family members and friends.

June was involved in several church and civic activities. As a communicant of St. Joseph's Church in Treadwells Mill, June participated in the Ladies Club, where she volunteered at harvest dinners, socials, youth-group activities and church council. She was also a long time member of Sweet Adelines. In the community, June worked with the Plattsburgh Youth Commission and she served on the Clinton County Democratic Committee, working the voting poles for many years. In later years, June volunteered weekly at the Salvation Army, where she was revered for her cooking and loved by all she served.

June's greatest love in life was her family and friends. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. June lovingly welcomed all who walked through her "always-opened" door. She loved to entertain, socialize and to "hang out" with the girls.

June is survived by her husband, Ralph; two sons, Tim Senecal and his companion Donna Ashline and Randy Senecal and his wife Debra; six daughters, Carroll Ann Bordeau and her companion Jim Van Weort, Holly Ann Scott and her husband Eric, Colleen Ann (Maggy) Bromsey and her husband Andy, Mary Ann Gregoire, Hope Ann Senecal and Tracey Ann Blauser and her husband Bob. June watches over 13 beautiful grandchildren, Timmy John and Tyler Senecal, Kelly Hooper and Lewis Phares, Marnie and Maggie Bordeau, Michaela, Emma and Samuel Scott, Michael Bromsey, Matthew, Adam and Abbygail Gregoire; and two great-grandchildren, Madison Rose Pardy and Gavin John Senecal. She is also survived by four brothers, six sisters and respective spouses; and multiple nieces and nephews.

June is predeceased by one son, Ralph (Feeper) Senecal III, who died in 1962; her parents, her sister, Susan (Susie LePage) Smith; along with several close family members.

Calling hours will take place at Brown Funeral Home in Plattsburgh on Thursday and Friday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A Mass of Christian burial will follow on Saturday at 11 a.m. at St. Joseph Church in Treadwells Mill. Burial will follow in St. Peter's Cemetery.

Donations may be made to Salvation Army in Plattsburgh, in care of Capt. Traci Creagan.

Flora Borrette

AU SABLE FORKS -- Flora Borrette, 96, passed away into the hands of the Lord on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2005, at Meadowbrook Nursing Home in Plattsburgh. She was born June 14, 1909, the daughter of Oncio and Lizzy (Sharrow) LaHart in Black Brook, N.Y.

Mrs. Borrette was a homemaker all of her life on the family's homestead. She loved gardening and entertaining all the many friends and guests that came to Mountain View Farm. She was a member of St. Matthew's Church in Black Brook.

She is survived by a brother, Wilford LaHart of Mountain View Farm, Au Sable Forks; two sisters-in-law, Mary LaHart of Dannemora and Ruth Borrette of Au Sable Forks; three nephews, Roy LaHart Jr. of Plattsburgh, Robert LaHart of Saranac and James Borrette of Peru; and several great-nephews and nieces.

She was predeceased by her husband, James Borrette, whom she married on June 24, 1951. Flora was also predeceased by a brother, Roy LaHart Sr. and a sister, Minnie Lewis.

Calling hours will be Friday, Dec. 2, 2005, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Zaumetzer-Sprague Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Saturday, Dec. 3, 2005, at 10 a.m., at St. Matthew's Church in Black Brook.

Burial will follow in St. Matthew's Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the family.

Zaumetzer-Sprague Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Michelle Lee "Mickey" Hall Pauley

PLATTSBURGH -- Mrs. Michelle Lee "Mickey" Hall Pauley, 35, formerly of Plattsburgh and most recently Little River, S.C., passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2005, at the CVPH Medical Center. She was born in Plattsburgh, N.Y., on Jan. 8, 1970, the daughter of Robert E. and Beverly (Benequista) Hall Sr. Michelle was a graduate of Plattsburgh High School, Class of 1988. She owned and operated Mick and Mike's Sports Bar & Grill in North Myrtle Beach, S.C., along with her brother Michael. Michelle enjoyed going to the beach, spending time with family and friends and playing with her beloved dogs, Morgan, Jasmine, Mischa and Lizzie.

She was predeceased by a brother, Jeffrey T. Hall; and her paternal grandmother, Beatrice Hall.

Michelle is survived by her husband, Robert Pauley of Little River, S.C.; her parents, Robert and Beverly Hall Sr. of Plattsburgh; her mother-in-law and father-in-law, Pat and Luther Pauley of Myrtle Beach, S.C.; her maternal grandmother, Mary Palmer of Plattsburgh; her brothers, Scott L. Hall and his wife Debbie of Cape Coral, Fla., Robert Hall Jr. and his wife Jamie of Plattsburgh, N.Y., Scottie A. Hall and his wife Lori of Fort Knox, Ky., Michael S. Hall and his wife Stephanie of Myrtle Beach, S.C.; 10 nieces and nephews; one great-nephew.

Calling hours will be Saturday from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Brown Funeral Home, Plattsburgh. A reflection of Michelle's life will follow at 3 p.m. at the Brown Funeral Home with Monsignor Joseph Aubin officiating.

Friends wishing may make donations to American Lung Association of NYS/Asthma Research, 3 Winners Circle, Suite 300, Albany, NY 12205.