Obituaries: 1/26/06

Theresa Sears

CHURUBUSCO -- Theresa "Terri" Sears, 55, of Route 189, Churubusco, died Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2006, at Fletcher Allen Health Care, Burlington, Vt.

Born in Malone, N.Y., on May 15, 1950, she was the daughter of Edward and Margaret (Rouselle) Tacy. Her father predeceased her in 1965.

She was married to Calvin Sears on June 30, 1979, in Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, Churubusco.

Mrs. Sears is survived by her husband of 26 years; her mother of Malone; two sons, Trevor Sears of Churubusco, N.Y., Justin Sears of Churubusco, N.Y.; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Mary and Don Trimmerman of Davenport, Idaho, Joan Kasin and her companion Roger Anderson of Wonder Lake, Ill; two brothers, John Tacy of Fox Lake, Ill, Robert Tacy of Southbridge, Mass.; several nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Sears attended Franklin Academy in Malone. She was a communicant of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, Churubusco and long time member and current president of the Churubusco Fire Department Auxiliary. She was a leader for Cub Scout Troop 29 for over five years. Mrs. Sears loved wildlife, gardening, being a homemaker and caring for her family.

There will be no calling hours.

Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 27, in Immaculate Heart of Mary Church with the Rev. Howard McCasland officiating. Spring burial will take place at Immaculate Heart Cemetery, Churubusco.

Donations in her memory may be made to the family for a charity to be decided or the Churubusco Fire Department.

Arrangements are through the Chateaugay Funeral Home.

Sister St. Rita, FCSCJ

LITTETON, N.H. -- Sister St. Rita, FCSCJ, (S. Irene Brassard), a Daughter of the Charity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, passed away peacefully on Jan. 24, 2006, at Mount Sacred Heart Provincial House, Littleton, N.H.

Irene Brassard was born in Mooers Forks, N.Y., on Aug. 10, 1925. She was the daughter of Frederick Brassard and Marceline Monette.

Irene Brassard professed her vows with her religious congregation on July 13, 1943. During her 63 years of religious profession, Sister St. Rita served in various missions in Newport, Vt., Champlain, N.Y., and Littleton, N.H. However, the major portion of her ministry years was spent as a missionary in the mountain Kingdom of Lesotho, Southern Africa, from 1953-1990.

Sister St. Rita was a dedicated educator and a zealous missionary, most often combining community administration with her other responsibilities. During Sister St. Rita's years in Africa, the membership of the congregation grew and became more indigenous while at the same time continuing to benefit from the assistance and presence of foreign missionaries. She was a trusted community leader and was instrumental in the establishment of the Congregation's Province of Lesotho, becoming its first Provincial Superior in the late 70s.

Throughout her years as a missionary, Sister St. Rita remained very close to her family and friends in both Canada and the United States. She enjoyed their faithful support personally and for the many missionary projects which needed financial and technical sponsorship. Upon her return to the United States, Sister St. Rita again connected with her home area and gave several years of service to the pastoral ministry at St. Mary's Parish in Champlain, N.Y., before joining the elder community of sisters at the Provincial House in Littleton.

Sister St. Rita was predeceased by her parents and her brother Alvin. Besides her sisters in the religious community, she is survived by three sisters, Eldora Decoste of Mooers Forks, N.Y., Beatrice LaValley of Rouses Point, N.Y., Rita LaValley, Plattsburgh, N.Y.; and a brother, Arthur Brassard of Mineville, N.Y.; as well as many beloved cousins, nieces and nephews.

Visiting hours will be at Mount Sacred Heart, 226 Grove St., on Thursday, Jan. 26, from 3 to 8:30 p.m. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated in the Mount Sacred Heart Chapel at 11 a.m. Interment will take place at a later date in St. Mary Cemetery in Newport, Vt.

Arrangements are by the Ross Funeral Home, Littleton Chapel.

Donald E. Hathaway

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. -- Donald E. Hathaway passed away on Jan. 23, 2006, at the home of his son, Zane Hathaway, Myrtle Beach, S.C., with his family at his side.

Donald was born in Willsboro, N.Y., Jan. 3, 1922, the son of Jessley O. Hathaway and Bertha Curren.

After graduation from Willsboro High School, Donald entered the U.S. Army. He served in Europe during World War II and received an honorable discharge after having been a prisoner of war. While serving in the military, he married Florence Richard, his high school sweetheart, on Sept. 5, 1944, in Muskogee, Okla.

Upon his return to civilian life, Donald became a businessman within his community. He operated Hathaway and Son Barbershop and the Tropical Fish Shop, adjacent to his barber shop. Donald was a writer for the "The Valley News" and organized a country and western band named "The Hay Lofter's" and everyone enjoyed the music from his harmonica.

Donald had several hobbies, including hunting (where eventually "Field and Stream" published his hunting story), fishing, gardening, sports, (especially basketball) and a love for music. He was an active member of the United Methodist Church of Willsboro.

Donald is survived by his wife of 61 years, Florence Hathaway; three sons, Gary and Judith Hathaway, Myrtle Beach, S.C., Richard and Sharleen Hathaway, Hillsborough, N.C., and Zane and Debra Hathaway, Myrtle Beach, S.C.; six grandchildren, Jessley Hathaway, Kelley Hathaway, Todd Hathaway, Kyle Hathaway, Aaron Hathaway, Kenzie and Shelby Hathaway; one sister, Julia Mason and husband Lyle Mason, Largo, Fla.; sister and brother-in-law, Elizabeth and Francis Wilkins, Willsboro, N.Y., and Lucille Richard, sister-in-law, Willsboro, N.Y.

Donald was predeceased by a sister, Marge Oliver; and brother, Harold Hathaway.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2006, 11 a.m. at the United Methodist Church, Willsboro, N.Y., with burial following in the Memorial Cemetery, Willsboro, N.Y.

In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that donations be made in his memory to the United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 369, Willsboro, NY 12996.

Deaths:

PAUL L. THORNTON, 87, died Jan. 24, 2006, at United Helpers Cedars Nursing Home in Odgensburg, NY where had been a resident. He was born in Lake Placid, N.Y., June 7, 1918, the son of William and Martha (Wilkins) Thornton.

Calling hours will be held Saturday, Jan. 28, from 10 to 11:45 a.m. at the Clark Funeral Home in Lake Placid.

An American Legion Prayer service will be held at the funeral home, Jan. 28 at 11 a.m. followed by a Bible vigil service at 11:15 a.m.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Jan. 28, at noon at St. Agnes Church In Lake Placid, the Rev, Joseph Morgan will officiate. Burial will be in St. Agnes Cemetery in May.

CHARLOTTE T. HENCE, 65, of Elm Street, Malone, died Tuesday evening, Jan. 24, 2006, at the Alice Hyde Medical Center in Malone, where she bad been a patient since Jan. 13, 2006.

Born in Malone, June 5, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Roy and Florence Jock LaRoe.

Calling hours will be held Thursday, Jan. 26, from 7 to 9 p.m., in the Bruso-Desnoyers Funeral Home in Malone.

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Friday, Jan. 27, at 10 a.m., in St. John Bosco Church in Malone. Burial will be in the parish cemetery in the spring.

THERESA R. LALONDE, 77, of Averyville Lane, Lake Placid, N.Y., passed away peacefully at her home, Jan. 25, 2006.

She was born in Lake Placid, N.Y., March 23, 1928, the daughter of Oscar and Florida (Daoust) Husereau.

Calling hours will be held Sunday, Jan. 29, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Clark Funeral Home In Lake Placid, N.Y.

A Bible vigil service will be held at the funeral home Jan. 29 at 8:45 p.m. A Mass of Christian burial will be held Monday, Jan. 30, 2006, at 10 a.m. at St. Agnes Church in Lake Placid. The Rev. P. Patrick O'Reilly will officiate.

Burial will be in St. Agnes Cemetery in May.

RICHARD HAROLD HUGG, 78, of Church Street, Saranac Lake, died Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2006, at Adirondack Medical Center in Saranac Lake.

Born in Vermontville, N.Y., on March, 19, 1927, he was the son of Robert and Edith (Ling) Hugg.

Calling hours will take place at the Fortune-Keough Funeral Home on Friday, Jan. 27, 2006, from 10 to 11:30 a.m.

The funeral service will follow at 11:30 a.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. Gene Thomas, pastor of the Seventh Day Adventist Church, officiating. Burial will be in Pine Ridge Cemetery in Saranac Lake in May.