Obituaries: 01/20/06

Theresa Penfield

ROUSES POINT -- Theresa Penfield, 78, passed away on Jan. 18, 2006. Theresa was born in Rouses Point on July 12, 1927, to Harrison and Irene (Caouette) Aubrey. She and her father shared the same birthday and celebrated together throughout his life. Theresa attended school in Rouses Point, graduating with a business degree from Rouses Point High School in 1945.

After graduation, Theresa worked for Ayerst McKenna and Plattsburgh State University before taking a job at Sheridan Ironworks, which would come to be her second home and second family. In 1960, Theresa married Raymond Penfield and had two daughters. Theresa was first and foremost a loving mother. She left Harris in 1962 to raise her family, returning in 1978 after a 16 year maternity leave. Theresa took tremendous pride in her work as a personnel administrator and treasured her friendships with fellow employees at Harris. When Harris Graphics closed in 1987, Theresa and her husband Raymond began almost 20 years of retirement together, during which they enjoyed travels in Europe and the states and in later years spending time with their young grandchildren. Theresa, with her ever-present smile and boundless energy, always had a special way with children and "Nana" will be dearly missed by her grandchildren.

Rouses Point was Theresa's home for her entire 78 years and the Village, its residents and her Pratt Street neighbors were all sources of great joy to her. Theresa extolled the special qualities of her hometown in all of her travels, often inviting people to visit "the beautiful little community on Lake Champlain, nestled between the Green Mountains and the Adirondacks." Theresa served as Village Clerk and she was a member and officer of the Altar and Rosary Society and Catholic Daughters of St. Patrick's Church. She was a founding member of St. Patrick's Choir and her beautiful soprano voice will be missed by many.

Theresa is survived by her loving husband Raymond; her daughter Kelly; her daughter and son-in-law Melissa and Harry McManus; and four grandchildren: Rian (McManus) Branch, Conor McManus and Devin and Meara McManus. Theresa is also survived by her beloved sister, Ruth Letourneau and her much-loved nieces and nephews: Dan, Jan, Nick and Matt Letourneau; Mary, Kenneth and Jacob Lynn; and Bridget O'Connor, to whom she was always "Tesa".

Calling hours will be held at the Clark Funeral Home in Rouses Point on Friday, Jan. 20, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Patrick's Church in Rouses Point on Saturday, Jan. 21, at 1 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Theresa's name to the Rouses Point Rescue Squad.

Robert V. Krakes

PORT HENRY -- Robert Victor "Bob" Krakes, 63, passed away Jan. 6, 2006, at Elizabethtown Community Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer.

Bob Krakes was born in Ticonderoga on Dec. 4, 1942, son of the late Albert and Dorothy (Jones) Krakes. His grandparents were the late Rudolph and Matilda Krakes of Port Henry and the late David and Mareda Jones of Ticonderoga.

He received his early education in Port Henry and graduated from the Gow School in South Wales, N.Y., in 1961. He then enrolled in the Business Management Program at Champlain College, Burlington, Vt., graduating in 1963 with an associate's degree in business administration.

Bob lived and worked in the Albany area during the mid and late 1960s, including service with the New York State Tax Department.

In 1972, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and served until 1982, attaining the rank of Specialist 5 as a member of the Finance Corps. His service included a year in Korea. He received the National Defense Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Ribbon and the Non-Commissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon.

Bob lived in the Boston area from the mid-1980s to 1994. He took courses at Harvard College and Northeastern University, worked as an accountant for the Army Corps of Engineers and later began a career in the securities industry, his lifelong goal, doing research and analysis with Interinvest, an investment advisory service based in Montreal. He developed particular interest and expertise in the Asian markets.

Upon the death of his mother in 1994, Bob returned to take over the family home in Port Henry. He initially did research and analysis for Fraser Management Associates in Burlington but in 1997 started his own investment advisory firm, Bulwagga Bay Asset Management LLC, also in Burlington, with his close friend and associate, Fiona Chan.

Bob had a keen interest in international affairs and traveled extensively overseas, especially to the Far East, in connection with his work. He was an avid reader. He also enjoyed gardening, local politics and meeting with his circle of friends in Port Henry.

Bob was a past member of the Ticonderoga Kiwanis and a communicant of Mount Moriah Presbyterian Church in Port Henry.

He is survived by his best friend and business partner, Fiona Chan; and several cousins.

There were no calling hours. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Jan. 21, at 10 a.m. at the Mount Moriah Presbyterian Church in Port Henry.

For those wishing to donate in Bob's memory, it is suggested that contributions be made to the Mount Morlah Presbyterian Church, Broad Street, Port Henry, NY 12974.

Dorothy M. Petersen

FRANKLIN, WIS. -- Dorothy M. (Klimpel) Petersen, 76, of Franklin, Wis., formerly of the Greenville, N.Y., area, passed away on Monday, Jan. 16, 2006, at All Saints Healthcare - SMMC. Dorothy was born in Hempstead, Long Island, N.Y., on April 22, 1929, to the late Rudolph and Lillian (Cordes) Kilmpel.

She married Frank Sulc Jr. on March 25, 1950. Mr. Sulc predeceased her on Aug. 16, 1972. Dorothy married William G. Petersen in Racine, Wis., on Oct. 11, 1980, and recently celebrated their 25th anniversary. She was an active member of the Franksville United Methodist Church.

Survivors include her husband, William Petersen of Franksville; daughters and sons-in-law, Kristine (Dale) Changelo of Rouses Point, N.Y., and Sandra (Donald) McAneny of Racine; stepchildren, Karen (Jim) Jaeger of Madison, Ken (Lisa) Petersen and Jim Petersen, all of Racine; brother and sister-in-law, Eduard (Phyllis) Klimpel of Conneaut, Ohio; ten grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

Dorothy was predeceased by two brothers, Robert and Donald Klimpel.

A funeral service will be held in Greenville on Sunday, Jan. 22, at 3 p.m. at the Cunningham Funeral Home, 4898 SR 81, Greenville, NY 12083.

Friends may call at the funeral home from noon to 3 p.m. Interment will be in the Greenville Cemetery on Monday, Jan. 23, at 11 a.m.

Those who wish may contribute in Dorothy's memory to the Franksville United Methodist Church.

Walter Robert LaValley

CHAMPLAIN -- Walter Robert LaValley, 71, of Champlain, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2006, at his home.

He was born Sept. 16, 1934, in Mooers Forks, the son of the late Andrew and Genevieve (Bosley) LaValley.

He attended St. Peter's School in Plattsburgh and Mooers School. Walter married Helen Ducharme Oct. 16, 1954. He hauled milk in the Mooers area, worked at Mooers Slipper Factory; he also worked at Coca-Cola for 37 and a half years. He was the caretaker for St. Joseph's Cemetery in Coopersville with his wife Helen for 25 years. Walter was also an honorary lifetime member of the Champlain and Rouses Point Fire Departments.

Walter is predeceased by his parents; his wife Helen; and five infant children.

Survivors include four sons, Wayne LaValley and his wife Celine of Champlain, Michael LaValley and his wife Karen of Champlain, Rodney LaValley and his companion Donna Fletcher of Champlain, James LaValley and his companion Kate Jeffries of Champlain; one daughter, Susan Pelkey and her husband Timothy of Champlain; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Ronald and Doris LaValley, Richard and Maryann LaValley; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Marie and Sam Trombley, Eileen and Roger Blow; two brothers-in-law, Gerard Ducharme and his wife Genevieve, Alfred Babbie and his wife Henrietta; ten grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Calling hours will be Friday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Clark Funeral Home in Champlain. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph's Church in Coopersville.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Champlain Fire Department, Rouses Point Fire Department or the American Diabetes Association.

Leonard E. LaBarre

ELLENBURG -- Leonard E. LaBarre, 82, of Ellenburg, died Thursday, Jan. 19, 2006, at his residence.

He was born in Ellenburg on April 2, 1923, the son of Edward and Emma (Rollo) LaBarre.

He served in the U.S. Army Air Corps as a tailgunner during World War II and the Korean Conflict.

He owned and operated LaBarre's Store in Ellenburg for many years. He was a member of St. Edmund's Church and the Ellenburg Knights of Columbus Council.

He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Marie (Wilson) LaBarre; a son and daughter-in-law, Greg and Joanne LaBarre of Ellenburg; four daughters and sons-in-law, Linda and Paul Majer of Kent, Wash., Susan and Michael Curry of Ellenburg, Debbie and Greg Mahanna of Portsmouth, N.H., Donna and Michael Groover of Barrington, N.H.; two brothers and a sister-in-law, Frank and Rita LaBarre of Plattsburgh, Donald LaBarre of Syracuse; a sister and brother-in-law, Pearl and Dave Vanderwalker of St. Regis, N.Y.; 11 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

A brother, Larry LaBarre; and three sisters, Madora Cheyne, Margaret Hall and Mina Robare, died earlier.

There will be no calling hours. Funeral services will be held privately for the family. Interment will be in St. Edmund's Cemetery in Ellenburg in the spring.

Memorial donations maybe made to Northwestern Family Medical, P.O. Box 94, Ellenburg, NY 12933.

The E.F. Drown Funeral Service in Ellenburg Depot is in charge of arrangements.

Deaths:

ALMINA P. BOUVIA, 93, of Cypress Lane in Paradise, Calif., died Jan. 19, 2006, at Cypress Acres Convalescent Home in Paradise, Calif.

She was born in Burlington, Vt., on Dec. 7, 1912, daughter of Rose Cormier.

Calling hours will be on Sunday from 2 to 6 p.m. at Brown Funeral Home in Plattsburgh. A funeral service will be held on Monday at 10 a.m. from Brown Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Scott Fobare, Pastor of St. Mary's of the Lake Church, officiating. Burial will be later in the year at St. Peter's Cemetery in Plattsburgh.

MARY C. CLOW, 58, of Port Henry, died Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2006, at 21 Bridge St. in Port Henry.

She was born in Ticonderoga on Feb. 23, 1947, the daughter of John and Josephine (Uss) Wojewodzic.

Calling hours will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Harland Funeral Home in Port Henry.

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Patrick's Church in Port Henry. Msgr C. John McAvoy will officiate. Spring burial will be in St. Patrick's Cemetery.