Obituaries: 4/2/06

Ursula Myers

ALBANY " Ursula Myers of Albany, formerly of Plattsburgh, N.Y., died on March 18, 2006, at Villa Mary Immaculate Nursing Home, with her loving family at her bedside.

Ursula Henriette Alwine Marquardt was born Dec. 18, 1922, in Lubeck, Germany, the daughter of Wilhelm Theobald Julius Marquardt and Henriette Dorothea Elise Bode Marquardt. Shortly after her birth, the family moved to Hamburg, where Ursula spent her youth. Following high school, she completed four years of training and began her career as a laboratory technologist.

She was married in Germany and moved to Plattsburgh in 1949 with her husband, Harry J. Myers. Ursula resumed working in her chosen field in Plattsburgh at Physicians Hospital and retired as supervisor of the Hematology Department at CVPH Medical Center after 33 years. Ursula was a devoted and loving mother. She endeared herself to everyone with her kindness and beautiful smile. She enjoyed the company of many dear friends while taking long walks, gardening, attending classical music concerts, operas and museums and traveling throughout Europe. After her retirement, she became a docent at Plattsburgh State University Art Museum and as a member of Champlain Valley Quilters Guild, she stitched many beautiful quilts for family and friends with the uniqueness of each recipient in mind.

Ursula was preceded in death by her husband; parents; and sister, Hannelore Marquardt Buck, of Hamburg, Germany.

Survivors include children, Nancy Myers (Laurence Pardi) of Altamont, Carol Myers Schaffer of Slingerlands, Thomas Myers of Cohoes, Joseph Myers of Stephentown and Elise (Robert) Biernacki of Glenmont; grandchildren Kirstan Conley of New York City, Travis Myers of Saratoga Springs, Kyle and Joseph Myers Jr., of Stephentown, Courtney, Robert and Sophie Biernacki of Glenmont; goddaughter Sarah Van Leeuwen; many nieces and nephews; and dear friends; in Germany, Hans Buck, brother-in-law; Gabriele Buck Wagner (Peter), niece; Sophie Buck, great-niece; and several cousins.

A memorial service will be held at noon, May 20, 2006, at St. John's Catholic Church in Plattsburgh. Interment will follow at Mt. Camel Cemetery.

Those who wish may make contributions in Ursula's memory to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson Research - Grand Central Station, PO Box 4777, New York, NY 10163.

Dr. James M. Brazil

MORRISONVILLE " Dr. James M. Brazil died Friday, March 31, unexpectedly at his home.

Dr. Brazil was vice-president of academic affairs at Clinton Community College for the past six years. Jim taught at colleges in five states and had a vast number of years experience in academic leadership. He has always been a strong advocate for community colleges; both as a student, faculty member and administrator. He will be greatly missed by his family and community.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Deaths

ROBERT H. OWEN, 79, of Kent Street, Keeseville, died Friday, March 31, 2006, at the CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh.

He was born a twin, Oct. 4, 1926, in Keeseville, the son of Herbert and Julia (McLean) Owen.

There will be no public calling hours. A graveside service will be held Friday, April 7, 2006, at noon at the Evergreen Cemetery in Keeseville with Robert's longtime friend, J. Rodney Stone, offering prayers. Full military honors will follow.

A complete obituary will appear in the Monday edition of the Press-Republican.

Arrangements are by the Hamilton Funeral Home in Keeseville.

JEAN CARMICHAEL, 92, of Albany and Raquette Lake, N.Y., died peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, March 23, 2006.

A memorial service will be offered on Saturday, May 13, at 1 p.m. at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, Main and Madison Avenues, Albany. Burial will be in Scarborough, Ontario.