Obituaries: 2/12/06

Roland L. "Joe" Bouyea

PLATTSBURGH -- Roland L. "Joe" Bouyea, 65, of Irish Settlement Road, died Friday, Feb. 10, 2006, at the CVPH Medical Center.

He was born in Morrisonville on Aug. 23, 1940, the son of Edward and Eliza (Rougier) Bouyea.

Mr. Bouyea married Georgianna Stoker on May 27, 1978.

Joe worked for Bill Santa Pontiac for 191„2 years and 23 years at H.E. Automotive.

He enjoyed NASCAR, painting, fishing and carpentry and woodworking, building gazebos and working around his home.

Survivors include his wife of 27 years, Georgianna of Plattsburgh; four children, Christine and George Thew of Mooers, Lona and Tim Shelters of Ellenburg Center, Harlen and Laurie Desotell of Alburn and Ken and Lisa Desotell of Morrisonville; two sisters, Arlene Gosnell of Plattsburgh and Nola and Bud Jarrett of Beekmantown; two brothers, Reggie and Junie Bouyea of Dazel, S.C., and Dick and Lora Bouyea of Clintonville; six grandchildren, Brandon, Beth and Sarah Shelters, David Desotell and Joshua and Stephanie Desotell; and one great-grandson, Zachary Desotell; several brothers and sisters-in-law; his mother-in-law, Edna Stoker of Willsboro; nieces and nephews; a special friend, Larry LaPier; and his dog Ginger.

He was predeceased by his parents; a brother-in-law, Bob Gosnell; and his father-in law, Anthony Stoker Sr.

Calling hours will be held on Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the R.W. Walker Funeral Home in Plattsburgh.

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Our Lady of Victory Church in Plattsburgh.

Burial will be in St. Alexander's Cemetery in the spring.

Dayton Wesley King

PORT HENRY -- Dayton Wesley King, age 87, of 4 Jackson St., died Feb. 9, 2006.

He was born in Chever, N.Y., on July 28, 1918. He was the son of Freida (Kimball) and John King.

Mr. King worked for the Republic Steel Corporation and retired from International Paper Company. He was a member of the Quarter Century Club. He was a lifetime member of the Knights of Columbus. He was a member of St. Patrick's parish. He had served as a Town of Moriah assessor for 17 years. He was a member of the Lake Champlain Fishing and Game Club. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and enjoyed the company of his pets.

Most importantly, he was our beloved father and grandfather. He is survived by his three sons and one daughter, John and Sharyn, Ed, Richard and his fiancée Brenda Cheney and his daughter, Margaret. His grandchildren, Rebecca and Joseph Pray, John King, Amy Manfred and Kellie and Caine Valentine, Cody and Corey Porter. Three great-grandchildren, MiKenna, Declan and Boden Valentine.

He was predeceased by his wife of 46 years, Mary (Wojewodzic); and his brother, Arnold.

Calling hours will be Sunday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Harland Funeral Home in Port Henry. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Monday at 11 a.m. at St. Patrick's Church, Port Henry. Burial will be in the parish cemetery In the spring.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Town of Moriah Ambulance Squad or the local fire department of your choice in memory of Dayton W. King.

Philip Michel Jr.

MORRISONVILLE -- Mr. Philip Michel Jr., 79, Morrisonville, N.Y., and formerly of Middletown, N.Y., and Myrtle Beach, S.C., passed away Friday, Feb. 10, 2006, at the CVPH Medical Center with his family by his side. He was born in Jacksonville, Fla., on Aug. 28, 1926, the son of Philip and Madeline (Mauderer) Michel.

Philip was a veteran of World War II, serving in the Army Air Corps. He retired from the Teamsters Local 445. Philip enjoyed golfing, camping and spending time with his family and four-legged friends, especially Meau.

He was predeceased by his parents; and a stepbrother, Arthur Henderson.

Philip is survived by his wife of 54 years, Loretta (Hirsch) Michel; a daughter, Dawn Kargoe and her husband Chuck of Morrisonville; several nieces and nephews.

Calling hours will be Sunday from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Brown Funeral Home, Plattsburgh.

A funeral service will follow at 5 p.m. with the Rev. William G. Reamer, chaplain at CVPH Medical Center, officiating.

A celebration of his life will continue at the family home following the service.

Friends wishing may make donations to the Adirondack Humane Society.

Deaths

BETTY MARION ELIZABETH LEVITT, 81, of Lake Placid, N.Y., died Feb. 9, 2006, at Uihlein Mercy Center.

She was born in Lake Placid on Jan. 8, 1925, the daughter of Clarence and Violet (Bruce) Hare.

Calling hours will be held on Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Clark Funeral Home in Lake Placid. A funeral service will be held Wednesday at the funeral home. The Rev. Andrea Sears will officiate. Burial will follow in North Elba Cemetery.