WITHERBEE — Marie J. Sharrow, 78, a life-long resident of Witherbee, and recently of Robert Gardens South, Queensbury, died Thursday, Jan. 20, 2000 at St. Mary’s Hospital, Troy, after a long illness. She was born Jan. 11, 1922 in Witherbee, the daughter of Frank and Catherine (Vartuli) Corbo.

She married Chester J. Sharrow on Dec. 13, 1942 in Witherbee.

She was predeceased by her son, David Sharrow, and her brother, Joseph Corbo.

Survivors beside her husband of 57 years include, two daughters, Emma Kay Blair and her husband, Kenneth of Clifton Park, and Donna Anderson and her husband, Wayne, of Raleigh, N.C. Her son, Michael J. Sharrow, and his wife, Allison, of South Glens Falls. Four grandchildren, Amy Blair Styslinger, and her husband, James, of Houston, Texas, Kenneth Blair, and his wife, Michelle of Glenmont, Michael and David Sharrow of South Glens Falls.

She is also survived by three sisters, Rachel Strazza and Catherine Tagariello of Queensbury and Elizabeth Goodspeed of Port Henry. Three brothers, Nicholas Corbo of Rensselaer, Michael Corbo of Middle Village, and Francis Corbo of Essex Junction, Vt.

A funeral mass will be celebrated Monday, Jan. 24, 2000 at 10 a.m. from St. Patrick’s Church, Port Henry. Rev. Michael Toth is officiating Friends and relatives may call from 6 to 8 p.m. on Sunday Jan. 23, 2000 at the Harland Funeral Home, Port Henry. Spring burial will be in St. Patricks Cemetery, Port Henry.

SCOTIA — After living in three centuries, Virginia Van Patten, 101, of Concord Street, Scotia, died Jan. 21, 2000 at the Wesley Health Care Center, Saratoga Springs, after a long illness. She was born March 6, 1898 to Eugene and Laura (McGuire) Couchey in Westport.

Virginia had been a Scotia resident for many years. She was a graduate of Plattsburgh State Teacher’s College, retiring from the profession in 1955 after teaching at Schalamont High School in Schenectady for 20 years. Her prior employment included Bellrose Grade School in Belrose L.I., Mt. Pleasant High School and Washington Irving High School. She belonged to Beugendahl Eastern Star, Scotia and Daughters of the Americas, Scotia.

Mrs. Van Patten was fond of animals and crocheting. In 1998 President Reagan acknowledged her 90th birthday with a flag which was flown onver the White House for her birthday. Mrs. Van Patten was a devote Methodist and belonged to the Scotia Methodist Church.

She is predeceased by her husband, Carl Van Patten, Sept. 1973, her parents; her brothers, Alec Couchey, George Couchey, Nelson Couchey and Lester Couchey; her sisters, Frances Suits, Rena James, Evelyn (Billie) Benware, Edna Dempster, Ellen Merro, and Jospehine McGowan.

She is survived by her daughter, Mrs. Carol Rathbun of Ballston Spa, five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

Calling hours will be Monday, Jan. 24, 2000 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Mevec Funeral Home, Ballston Spa. Methodist Services will be held at 3:30 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 24, 2000 at the funeral home. Burial will be at the Whallons Bay Cemetery in Essex in the spring.

Memorial donations can be made to Have A Heart, Choose A Friend, C/O Wesley Health Care Center, 113 Lawrence Street, Saratoga Springs, N.Y. 12866.

PLATTSBURGH —Virginia T. Gonyea, 85, of 17 Tom Miller Road died on Friday, Jan. 21, 2000 at the CVPH Medical Center. She was born in Plattsburgh on April 6, 1914, the daughter of Louis M. and Ida M. (Brault) Masella.

She married Victor N. Gonyea on June 14, 1935 at Our Lady of Victory Church. Mr. Gonyea died Feb. 28, 1996. Mrs. Gonyea was an avid bingo player.

Survivors include two sons, Wayne M. Gonyea of Morrisonville and New Port Richey, Fla., and James C. Gonyea and his wife, Pam of New Port Richey, Fla.; one daughter, Marilyn M. Niland and her husband, Peter. A. of Washingtonville; one brother, John Masella and his wife, Kathleen of Plattsburgh; a sister, June Parker and her husband, Robert of Plattsburgh; three grandchildren, Leslie Tanneberger of St. Albans, Vt., Lisa Sherman of New Port Richey, Fla., Korie Gonyea of Palm Harbor, Fla.; three great - grandchildren, Kassandra Sherman of New Port Richey, Fla., Matthew Tanneberger and Alicia Tanneberger of St. Albans, Vt. and several nieces and nephews.

A brother, Roswell Masella, and a sister, Mary Masella died earlier.

Calling hours will be held on Sunday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the R.W. Walker Funeral Home with funeral services to be held at the funeral home on Monday at 10 a.m. Burial will be in St. Peter's Cemetery in the spring.

Published 1/21/00

Reginald F. Joyal

Harkness — Reginald F. Joyal, 74, of Harkness, died Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2000, at his home while under the care of his family and Hospice of the North Country.

He was born in Vergennes, Vt., Nov. 26, 1925, the son of Loren and Mabel (Keyes) Joyal.

He served in the Army from 1944 to 1946 and was in the European Operations during World War II. Reginald married the former Gertrude Louise Thompson, Nov. 5, 1949. A celebration was held for their 50th anniversary in 1999. He traveled all over as the Assistant Director of the Brigadier Drum and Bugle Corp.

He was a correction officer having retired from the Dannemora Correctional Facility following 26 years of service.

He was a member of the Keeseville Fire Department for 25 years, the Clinton County Fire Police Association, and served as captain of the fire police for several years. A member and vice-president of Essex County Fire Police Association, chairman of fire prevention at KVFD for several years, working with daycare centers and head start and Keeseville Elementary School. Member of the Keeseville VFW Post 1505, President of the Keeseville Field Day Association, and was parade chairman for many years.

He was a member of the Harkness United Methodist Church. Served as trustee and member of the administrative council. Served as lay delegate to Troy Annual corderence for Keeseville and Harkness United Methodist Churches for several years. For many years, he was chairman of the Harkness Cemetery Association. Member of the Keeseville Senior Citizen Club, and the AuSable Valley Senior Citizen Drop-In Center, to which he served as vice president. Past Chairman of the Town of AuSable Grievance Board.

His hobby was woodworking and he enjoyed making toys for children, Adirondack Lawn Chairs, and baby cradles for his grandchildren.

Survivors include his wife, Gertrude Joyal of Harkness; two sons and one daughter-in-law, George and Brenda Joyal of Morrisonville, and Robert and his companion; Jennette Hoy of Peru; four daughters and three sons-in-law, Candace and Harley Roberts of Concord, N.C., Deborah Joyal of Keeseville, Trudy and Rodney Hall of Albany, and Patricia and Charles Anzalone of Kannapolis, N.C.; 13 grandchildren, Charles, Kyle, Tamara, and Albert Roberts, Kenneth Joyal, Mallory Valk, Wallace and Ann Hall, Christopher Joyal and Candace Joyal, and Jessica, Nicole, and Stephanie; one great-grandchild, Andrew Roberts; one uncle, Orville (Jack) Keyes; and several nieces and nephews.

One brother, Adrian Joyal, and one sister, Betty Rondeau, predeceased him.

Calling hours will be held Friday, Jan. 21, 2000 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Hamilton Funeral Home in Keeseville. A funeral service will be held Saturday, at 11 a.m. at the Harkness United Methodist Church, with Rev. Dr. Campbell C. Laker, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in the spring in the Harkness Cemetery.

Donations in his memory may be made to the Harkness United Methodist Church, or the Keeseville Fire Department.

Wilfred K. "Maynard" Rougier

CHAZY — Wilfred K. "Maynard" Rougier, 71, of 98 Ratta Road died Thursday Jan. 20, 2000 on Route 191 in Altona. He was born in Plattsburgh on July 15, 1928 the son of Elmo and Marguerite (Chagnon) Rougier.

Mr. Rougier married Helen Sanger in Plattsburgh on April 23, 1950.

He served in the U.S. Marine Corps in the early 1950's. He then worked on area construction sites, including Plattsburgh A.F.B., Interstate 87 and the missile sites.

For several years he was a boat mechanic for Haylet Marine at Point au Roche, and their successors, and later with the Day Brothers of Plattsburgh.

He was a member of the White Tail Deer Hunting Club and formerly a member of the Moose Club.

Survivors include his wife, Helen; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Mark Edmund and Sue Rougier of Chazy and Maynard Owen Rougier of San Jose, Calif.; one daughter and son-in-law, Melinda Mae and Gary Moreau of Whitby, Ontario, Canada; one brother and sister-in-law, Albert and Annette Rougier of West Chazy; one sister, Mary Rougier of Fall River, Mass.; six grandchildren, Danny and Nichole Rougier of Chazy, Jared and Miranda Rougier of San Jose, Calif. and Jason and Brian Moreau of Whitby, Ontario, Canada; and several nieces and nephews.

One son, Michael Anthony Rougier, died in 1979.

Calling hours will be held Saturday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the R.W. Walker Funeral Home in Plattsburgh. Funeral services at the funeral home chapel will be held on Sunday at 2 p.m. Burial will be in the Ingraham Cemetery in the Spring.

Donations in his memory may be made to the Chazy Volunteer Fire Department.

Mrs. Mary Ellen Gerrish, 70, of 227 State Highway 72, Potsdam, died Jan. 18, 2000. Born Feb. 25, 1929 in the Town of Lawrence, she was the daughter of James and Josephine (Wells) Calnon.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 22, at Holy Cross Church, Hopkinton. Rev. John Demo of Holy Cross Church and Rev. John Kennehan of St. Mary's Church, Potsdam will officiate. Burial will be in the spring in St. Mary's Cemetery, Potsdam. Friends may call at the Seymour Funeral Home in Potsdam on Thursday evening and on Friday afternoon and evening.

Gertrude H. Newell, 85, of Hague Road, Ticonderoga, died on Jan. 19, 2000 at the Fletcher Allen Health Care in Burlington, Vt. She was born on June 19, 1914, in Crown Point, the daughter of the late Patrick and Jane (O'Rourke) Bradshaw.

There will be no calling hours. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 22, 2000 at the Sacred Heart Church in Crown Point, with the Rev. William Muench officiating. Burial will follow in the spring.

Arrangements are with the Connery & Gunning Funeral Home, 26 Father Joques Place, Ticonderoga.

Vincent Darrell Stone, 74, of the Franklin County Nursing Home and formerly of Whippleville, died Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2000 at that facility. Born March 25, 1925 in Malone, he was the son of Hermon and Mary (Dupree) Stone.

Calling hours will be Friday, January 21, 2000, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. in the St. Mary - Murphy Funeral Home chapel. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday, Jan. 22, 2000 at 10 a.m. in Notre Dame Church. Spring burial will take place in Notre Dame Cemetery.

Funeral arrangements are through St. Mary - Murphy Funeral Home.

Corrine (Connie) Garrett Glenn, 79, of Shamrock Hill Road died Monday, Jan. 10, 2000 at the Moses - Ludington Hospital of Ticonderoga. She was born Sept. 25, 1920 in Hanover, Pa.

There will be no calling hours. A memorial service will take place Sunday, Jan. 23, 2000 at 2 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church of Ticonderoga. The Rev. Paul L. Dufford, Jr., pastor, will officiate.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Wilcox & Regan Funeral Home, 33 Algonkin St., Ticonderoga.

Published 1/20/00

John R. Brown, Sr.

Sciota — John R. Brown, Sr., 75, of Route 22, died Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2000 at the CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh. John was born in Burlington, Vermont on Nov. 19, 1924, son of John and Irene (Curtis) Brown.

John was employed by North American Philips Corporation for over 30 years, retiring in 1989. John was a veteran of World War II, serving in the European Theater as a member of the United States Army, receiving numerous awards including the Purple Heart. John was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1418 in Champlain and a former member of Knights of Columbus Council in Mooers Forks.

John is survived by his wife of 52 years, the former Blanche M. Delano of Sciota; two sons, John R. Brown, Jr., of Sciota, Brooke W. Brown of Burlington, Vt.; one daughter and son-in-law, Tracey and Scott LaBarge of Sciota; eight grandchildren, Tara Hemingway, Kristi LaBarge, Ashley LaBarge, Jennifer Brown, Ryan Brown, Anthony Brown, Ethan Brown and Paige Brown; and several nieces and nephews.

John was predeceased by his sister, Betty Shaffery.

Calling hours will be Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 from the Brown Funeral Home in Altona. Members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1418 will meet Friday evening at 7:30 for services. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday morning at 10:00 A.M. from St. Louis de France Church in Sciota. Burial will be later in the year in St. Louis de France Cemetery in Sciota.

Donations in his memory may be made to the Fitzpatrick Cancer Center at CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh.

Gerald D. Cross, Sr.

Chazy Lake — Mr. Gerald D. Cross, Sr., 78, of the Wilfred King Rd. died Tuesday Jan. 18, 2000 at the CVPH Medical Center. He was born in Essex, NY on Dec. 30, 1921 the son of the late Gordon and Iva May (Crowningshield) Cross.

Gerald was a veteran of WW II serving in the U.S. Army. He received numerous medals for valor including three Bronze Stars and the Purple Heart. Gerald was a member of the Disabled American Veterans Chapter 179. He was a farmer and later worked for G & G Tire Co. in Plattsburgh. Gerald enjoyed gardening and reading.

Gerald was predeceased by his wife Violet L. Cross Aug. 13, 1996.

He is survived by three sons and three daughters-in-law, Andrew and Ollie LaPorte of Alberta, Canada, Gerald and Lisa Cross Jr. of Morrisonville, Bryon and Laurie Cross of Dannemora; five daughters and three sons-in-law, Eleanor and Bill Light of West Chazy, Sally Souza of Chazy Lake, Sandra Ashcroft of Peru, Laurie and Chico Wilson of Cadyville, Tammy and Walter Stark of Barton; three brothers and three sisters-in-law, Silas and Pauline Cross of Lewis, Friend and Virginia Cross of Willsboro, David and Clara Cross of Cooperstown; one sister, Betsy Muzzy of Burnt Hills; 16 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his wife, Gerald was predeceased by two brothers, Jefferson Cross and Herbert Cross; and one sister, Cella Patnode.

Calling hours will be Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 at the Brown Funeral Home Park Row in Cadyville. A funeral service will be held Friday at 10 a.m. at the United Methodist Church, Saranac with the Rev. Brigid Farrell officiating. Interment will be at a later date in the Reber Cemetery, Reber, NY.

Friends wishing may make donations to the family. Members of the D.A.V. 179 are asked to meet Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Brown Funeral Home for services.

Lucas C. Morrow

Dannemora — Lucas C. Morrow, 2 months, died Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2000 at the CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh.

He was born in Plattsburgh on Nov. 16, 1999, the son of Charles Morrow and Melinda Gardner.

He is survived by his parents of Dannemora, his maternal grandparents, Eldoris and Doris Gardner of Saranac; his paternal grandparents, Donald and Brenda Morrow of West Chazy; his maternal great-grandmother, Margaret Gardner of Syracuse; his godparents, Meagan Liberty of Redford and Nick Tamer of Cadyville and several aunts, uncles and cousins.

There will be no visiting hours. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday from the Church of the Assumption in Redford. Burial will be in the parish cemetery in the spring.

The O'Neill - Redden - Drown Funeral Home in Plattsburgh is in charge of arrangements.

Eileen F. Ward, 77, of 220 Elm St., Malone, died Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2000 at the Alice Hyde Medical Center. Born March 3, 1922 in Malone, NY, she was the daughter of Walter Thomas and Mary Elizabeth Barry Foley. They predeceased her.

There will be no calling hours. Spring burial will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Fort Covington Street Road. Funeral arrangements are through St. Mary-Murphy Funeral Home, Inc.

Reginald F. Joyal, 74, of Harkness, died Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2000, at his home while under the care of his family and Hospice of the North Country.

Arrangements are incomplete with the Hamilton Funeral Home in Keeseville.

Harold L. Provost, Sr., 77, of Morrisonville, died Tuesday Jan. 18, 2000 at the CVPH Medical Center. He was born in Dannemora on Dec. 2, 1922 the son of Nelson and Irene (Chamberlain) Provost.

Calling hours will be held Thursday from and 7 to 9 p.m. at the R.W. Walker Funeral Home in Plattsburgh. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday at 11 a.m. at St. Alexander's Church in Morrisonville. Burial will be in the Parish Cemetery in the spring.

Donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Elizabeth "Bessie" Bashaw, 82, of 5 Fifth St., Malone, died Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2000, at her home. Born in Chateaugay, Jan. 25, 1917, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Kathryn Toohey Lavery.

There are no calling hours. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday at 10 a.m. at Notre Dame Church in Malone, Burial will be in Notre Dame Cemetery in the Spring,

Arrangements are through the Bruso-Desnoyers Funeral Service, Inc. of Malone.

Published 1/19/00

Adrienne Beaudin

Chateaugay — Adrienne Beaudin, 82, of River St., Chateaugay died Monday Jan. 17, 2000 at Alice Hyde Medical Center, Malone, where she had been a patient since Nov. 9, 1999. Born in St. Antoine Abbe, Que. on March 14, 1917, she was the daughter of Hermas and Rose (Provost) Yelle.

She was married to Ivan Beaudin on July 26, 1938 in St. Antoine Abbe, Que. He predeceased her on Nov. 7, 1989.

Mrs. Beaudin is survived by four sons and daughters-in-law, Gilles and Evelyn Beaudin of Chateaugay, Marc and Vicki Beaudin of Winthrop, Gary and Renne Beaudin of Plattsburgh, Michael and Kathy Beaudin of Chateaugay; two daughters and sons-in-law, Henrietta and Vance Smith of Chateaugay, Colleen and John Beckett of Chateaugay; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Gerald and Henrietta Yelle of Massena, Geston and Vivian Yelle of Churubusco; two sisters, Mary Paul Raminllard of Montreal, P.Q., Odette Trombley of Valleyfield, P.Q.; 17 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.

Those that preceded in death were her husband, a daughter; Nicole Glennon; a son; Yves Beaudin, several sisters and brothers.

Mrs Beaudin moved to the United States in 1946, she was employed by Tru-Stitch Dress Factory, Malone for 15 years retiring in 1979. She loved working in her garden.

She was a communicant of St. Patrick's Church, Chateaugay and the Altar and Rosary Society.

Visitation will be at Chateaugay Funeral Home on Wednesday, Jan. 19 from 2-4 and 7-9 with a prayer vigil at 3 p.m. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Thursday Jan. 20, 2000 in St. Patrick's Church with Rev. Fay Ager officiating. Burial will take place at St. Patrick's Cemetery, Chateaugay in the spring.

Donations in her memory may be made to Chateaugay Fire and Rescue.

Arrangements by the Chateaugay Funeral Home.

Hazel M. Young

Mooers Forks — Mrs. Hazel M. Young, 79, of Miller St. in Plattsburgh died Monday Jan. 17, 2000, at the home of her daughter in Mooers Forks. She was born in Cadyville on Oct. 5, 1920, the daughter of John and Maude (Rule) Provost.

She was a member of St. Peter's Church in Plattsburgh. She had worked for Mercury Industries in Plattsburgh. She worked at Longs Laundry. She enjoyed bowling.

She is survived by two daughters, Carolyn Jones of Mooers Forks, Theresa LaFlair, of Syracuse; two sons, Lloyd Young, of Denver, Colo., Wayne Young, of Plattsburgh; three sisters, Beatrice Thomas, of Plattsburgh, Lucille Daniels, of Plattsburgh, and Pauline Chagnon, of Plattsburgh. She is also survived by four grandchildren, and three great-grand-children and several nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her husband, George Young, who died in 1989.

Calling hours will be Thursday, Jan. 20, 2000 from 2-4 and 7-9 from the Brown Funeral Home in Plattsburgh. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated, Friday, Jan. 20, 2000 at 9 a.m. from St. Peter's Church in Plattsburgh. Burial will take place later in the year in the parish cemetery.

Theresa (Pawlack) Diedrich Hoyle

Plattsburgh — Mrs. Theresa (Pawlack) Diedrich Hoyle, 80, of Elm St., died Monday Jan. 17, 2000 at the CVPH Medical Center. She was born in Jacobs Creek, Pa. on June 13, 1919, the daughter of Leon and Euphemia (Anna Markovic) Pawlack.

Mrs. Hoyle was a graduate of Ambridge, Pennsylvania High School Class of 1937 and attended the Robert Morris School of Business in Pittsburgh, Pa. She worked in Detroit at the Hudson Motor Car Company Human Resources Department. She married William C. Diedrich of Crafton, Pa. on Jan. 20, 1946 in Eric, Pa. and they moved to Niagara Falls in 1946. Mr. Diedrich died in 1961. Employed as a secretary at Bell Aerosystems, Hooker Chemical Corp., Carborundum and Moore Business Forms, she earned the Manpower Tiffany Award for excellence in service. She married G. E. "'Ted" Hoyle Oct. 22, 1977. He died in 1981. She attended the Messiah Lutheran Church and was Past President of the Lewiston Service Guild. Mrs. Hoyle may be remembered for her annual presentation of the "Miss Congeniality" award at the Lewiston Peach Queen Finals. This award was given in memory of her husband, Ted Hoyle who was known as "Mr. Congeniality'' to the Lewiston Kiwanis Club. Mrs. Hoyle enjoyed gardening, reading, current events and had been a member of the Sweet Adelines. While living in Lewiston, she had been giving much hope and encouragement to members of her cancer survivor group, Niagara Oncology Association.

She had made her home here in Plattsburgh since May 1999.

Survivors include three daughters, Donna Diedrich Carr of Kannapolis, N.C., Ruth Diedrich Biehl of Los Angeles, Calif., Kathy Diedrich Baumgarten of Plattsburgh; three grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, one niece and four nephews. nephews.

She was predeceased by a sister, Julia Pastrick and a brother, John Pawlack.

Calling hours will be Wednesday from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Brown Funeral Home Plattsburgh followed by a funeral service at 6 p.m. Interment will be held at a later date at the Chartiers Cemetery in Carnegie, Pa.

Friends wishing may make donations to Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Buffalo, N.Y. or the Fitzpatrick Cancer Center.

Ruth S. Wood

Plattsburgh — Mrs. Ruth S. Wood, 87, of Court St. died Monday Jan. 17, 2000 at her home. She was born in Syracuse on June 23, 1912 the daughter of the late William Payne and Alice B. Smith.

Ruth was a teacher who had retired from the Plattsburgh City School District. She was the widow of Claude Wood who died in 1985. Ruth was a member of St. John's Church.

She is survived by a son and a daughter-in-law, David and Elaine Wood of Plattsburgh; two daughters and two sons-in-law, Claudia and Jon Baldwin of Branchport, Barbara and David Paschke of Stow, Mass.; a daughter-in-law, Alice Wood of Exeter, N.H.; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

She was predeceased by a son, John Wood; and two brothers, Arthur Smith and Raymond Smith.

Calling hours will be Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p. m. at the Brown Funeral Home, Plattsburgh. A funeral service will be held Thursday 12 noon at the Brown Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will be at a later date in St. Alexanders Cemetery in Morrisonville.

Friends wishing make donations to Hospice of the North Country.

Mrs. Ruth Boynton Bradshaw, 78, passed away Saturday, Jan. 15, 2000 at the Uihlein Mercy Center in Lake Placid where she had resided since May 10, 1999. She was born in Port Henry Aug. 7, 1921.

There are no calling hours. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, Jan. 22, 2000 at 4 p.m. at St Eustace Episoopal Church.

Memorial donations may be made to the Uihlein Mercy Center, Military Rd., Lake Placid. The Clark Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

James C. DeForest died at his residence on the Pulisifer Road, Jan. 18, 2000. He was born in Boston, Mass., May 4, 1904, the son of John and Lavinia (Muniz) DeForest.

Cremation will take place at the Adirondack Burlington Crematory and services will be private. Huestis Funeral Home is in charge of local arrangements.

Mr. Gerald D. Cross, Sr., 78, of Chazy Lake died Tuesday Jan. 18, 2000 at the CVPH Medical Center.

Calling hours and funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Brown Funeral Home, Park Row. Cadyville.

Jane Doris Quesnel, 70, of Longwood, Fla., died Jan. 17, 2000. She was born in Altona on Nov. 7, 2000.

Visitation will be held Thursday, Jan. 20, 2000 from 6-8 p.m. at the Lakeland Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 21, 2000.

Published 1/18/00

WILMINGTON, DEL — Eleanor Laing Washbourne, 96, formerly of York, Maine died at Shipley Manor, Wilmington, Del on Jan. 16, 2000

Born in Flushing, in 1903, she attended Flushing High School, graduated from New Rochelle High School and attended Mount Holyoke-College. She worked for the Bowery Savings Bank for 10 years.

She was tennis club champion in Douglaston and golf club champion in Plattsburgh and York, Maine. She was a Girl Scout troop leader and Council board member. She was a member of First Parish Congregational Church in York, Maine.

She was married to John L. Washbourne (died in 1986) for 55 years and is survived by her children, Lynn W. Williams ofWilmington, Del, Anne W. Garrett of Sarasota, Fla., and Robert Washbourne of Plattsburgh; 10 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at the convenience of the family.

CADYVILLE — Ransom G. Patnode, Jr., 80, of 227 Rabideau St. died Saturday, January 15, 2000, at the CVPH Medical Center. He was born in West Chazy on May 5,1919 the son of Ransom G. and Dora (Pickle) Patnode. He married the former Florence Belanger at the W. Chazy Wesleyan Methodist Church in 1939, she died in 1987.

Mr. Patnode worked first at the BFD Mill, then Diamond National and after 38 years retired as a paper maker from Georgia Pacific Paper Mill in 1983.

Survivors include a companion, Katherine Hart; one son, Rodney Patnode and his wife Gail of Morrisonville; two daughters, Mrs. Phyllis Dobbie-Fisch of Maidens, VA and Mrs. John (Charlene) Davis of Grottoes, VA; one brother, Raymond Patnode and his wife Mary of Cadyville; eight grandchildren, Deborah Schepker of Virginia, Lori Hia of Scottsdale, Ariz, Randy Patnode of Dannemora, Todd Patnode of Wasilla, AK, Scott Patnode of Melbourne, Fla., Tracy Calderon of Grottoes, VA., Brian Davis and Angela Davis of Grottoes, VA. Calling hours will be held Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the R. W. Walker Funeral Home in Plattsburgh. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, January 19, 2000 at 10 a.m. in the Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in Ingraham Cemetery in the Spring. Donations, in his memory, may be made to the Cadyville Fire and Rescue Squad.

PLATTSBURGH —- Lena Garrow, 74, died Saturday, January 16, 2000 at her residence.

She was born in Saranac on July 20, 1925, the daughter of Peter and Mary (Macey) Parrott.

She is survived by her husband, Norman Garrow of Plattsburg;a son, Donald Garrow of Plattsburgh; a sister, Stella Perry of Plattsburgh; three grandchildren, Donald Garrow Jr. of Plattsburgh, Candice Garrow of Fla. and Jamie Garrow of Plattsburgh; a great-granddaughter, Kristie Garrow of Plattsburgh and a great-grandson, Lance Garrow of Plattsburgh.

Visiting hours will be held on Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.at the O'Neill-Redden-Drown Funeral Home in Plattsburgh. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Wednesday from St. Peters Church in Plattsburgh. Burial will follow in Whispering Maples Memorial Gardens Mausoleum in Plattsburgh.

CROWN POINT — Patricia A. Clarke, 57, of Creek Rd., Crown Point died Sunday, January 16, 2000 at her home. She was born on May 25, 1942 at Port Henry, the daughter of Joseph and Christine (LaMarque) Pertak.

She was employed as a Home Health Aide.

She is survived by her husband, LeRoy (Eugene) Clarke, two daughters and a son-in-law, Penny and William Beeman of Crown Point, Velinda Clarke and companion, Robert Lacey of Crown Point; her son, Joseph Clarke of Crown Point; her sister and brother-in-law, Theresa and Richard Abare Jr. of Ticonderoga; her brother and sister-in- law, Francis and Bette Pertak, Crown Point; her grandchildren, Chad, Billy, Chelsey, Bobby, Christina,Trisha and Hope. Several nieces and nephews.

There will be a gathering for family and friends at the Crown Point United Methodith Church for a celebration of her life, 10 a.m. Wed. January 19, 2000 Rev. Alice Hobbs officiating.

Memorial donations may be made to HIGH PEAKS HOSPICE, PO Box 19 Mineville, MY 12956. Harland Funeral Home in charge of arrangement.

THORNTON, COLO — Keith Walter, 20 of Thornton, Colo., died Friday, January 14, 2000.

Survivors include his mother Lori (Arnold) Walter, sisters, Tammie and Lisa, grandparents, Shirley Arnold and Lester Desrocher, aunts and uncles, Wayne and Bonnie St. Clair, Randy and Nona Arnold, Steven and Shirley Arnold and many cousins. In lieu of flowers donations may be sent to Lori Walter, 9761 Josephine St., Thorton CO 80229, to help defray funeral expenses.

ROUSES POINT— Laurens De Lano, 90, died Monday January 17, 2000 at the CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh.

He was born in Rouses Point on September 3, 1909, the son of Roy C. and Elizabeth H. (Weeks) De Lano.

He worked as an Immigration Inspector in Rouses Point for 42 years. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge #239 of Champlain since 1931.

Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Mrs. Linda Cote and her husband, Charles of Chazy Landing, Mrs. Barbara Stopper and her husband Raymond of Westchester, PA; a brother, Arthur DeLano of Biloxi, Miss., three sisters, Mrs. Marsha Ross of Rouses Point, Mrs. Priscilla Dodds of Flint, Mich and Mrs. Shirley Ryan of Sugar Bush; five grandchildren and several great grandchildren.

He is predeceased by his wife Evelyn (Fisher) De Lano, who died in 1996, two sisters, Glenice Gallagher and Lois Dodds.

Calling hours will be Wednesday, January 19, 2000 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Clark Funeral Home in Rouses Point. Funeral service will be held on Thursday January 20 at 11 a.m., at the Clark Funeral Home in Rouses Point, with the Rev. Prudy Bertolino officiating.

Burial will be in Maple Hill Cemetery in Rouses Point in the Spring.

PLATTSBURGH — Denis O. LaFontaine, 83, of Beekman St, Plattsburgh, died Sunday, January 16, 2000, at the CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh

He was born in Champlain, March 22,1916, the son of John and Marie (Thibodeau) Lafontaine.

He was employed for several years with the Harris Corporation in Champlain. Denis enjoyed fishing gardening, and playing piano, to which he played in a band.

Survivors include two daughters and one son-in-law, Ann Stevenson of Katy, Texas, and Carol and William Morison of Howick, Quebec; three grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

He was predeceascd by his wife Bernice (Brassard) Lafontaine, February 28, 1998.

There will be no public calling hours. A memorial mass will be celebrated at a time to be announced later, at St. Mary's Church in Champlain. Burial will be in the spring 'in the Glenwood Cemetery in Champlain

In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Glenwood Cemetery Association.

Arrangements are with the Lester E. Thew Funeral Home in Peru

PLATTSBURGH — Ellen L. Prairie, 85, died Sunday January 16, 2000 at CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh. She was born in Manhattan, on January 24, 1914, the daughter of Michael and Delia (Dermody) Connolly.

She attended school in New York City. She retired in 1975 from Bausch & Lomb Optical Co., Rochester.

She is survived by a daughter and her husband, Cassie and Robert McGee of Peru; and a son and his wife, Dan and Diana Rock of Rochester, nine grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews, and many friends.

Ellen was a former resident of Longs Apts. Plattsburgh, Keeseville Country Gardens, she was a resident of Rochester, for 46 years. She was very active in politics, bowling, and volunteer work at CVPH. She was a special phone friend to many homebound people.

Ellen was pre-deceased by two brothers, James of New York City and Walter of Connecticut. Her first husband, Clifford Rock died in 1957, her second husband Armand (Frenchy) Prairie died in 1986.

Calling hours will be at Brown Funeral Home, Tuesday, January 18, 2000, from 7 to 9 p.m. A funeral mass will be held at St. Augustine's Catholic Church, Peru, Wednesday, January 19 at 11 a.m.

Donations may be made to the "Skilled Nursing Lounge Fund" c/o CVPH SNF Unit or c/o Cassie McGee, P.O. Box 259, Peru, NY, 12972.

PLATTSBURGH — Miss Helene Frederick, 76, of Smith St. died Sunday January 16, 2000 at the CVPH Medical Center. She was born in Plattsburgh on May 24, 1923 the daughter of the late Earl and Jennie (Thew) Frederick.

She had been employed by Diamond International Corporation retiring after 30 years of service. Helene enjoyed bowling, bingo and fishing. Helene was a member of Our Lady of Victory Church.

She is survived by two sisters and a brother-in-law, Bernadette Jones of Philadelphia, PA, Evelyn and David Davidson of Plattsburgh; nieces, Nancy Davidson, Debbie Jones Styer, nephews, John E. Jones, David J. Jones, a great-niece, Christina Jones. Helene was predeceased by a twin sister Pauline Frederick.

Calling hours will be Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Brown Funeral Home Plattsburgh. A funeral service will be held Thursday at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Floyd "Jerry" Bleaux, Pastor of Our Lady of Victory Church officiating. Interment will be at a later date in the family plot at Riverside Cemetery. Friends wishing may make donations to the American Heart Association or have Masses said In her memory.

CLARA M. MARSHALL, 96, formerly of Lake Clear, died Sunday, January 16, 2000, at Mercy Healthcare Center in Tupper Lake. She was born September 12, 1903 in Chateaugay. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family at the Fortune-Keough Funeral Home in Saranac Lake.

SILAS EDWARD WELLS, 87, of King’s Daughters Community Health and Rehabilitation Center died Monday, Jan. 17, 2000 in the Augusta Medical Center, Fisherville, VA.

He was born Nov. 29, 1912, in Plattsburgh, a son of William and Jennie (Kelly) Wells.

A service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sat. Jan. 22, 200 in August Memorial Park, Augusta Co., Va., by the Rev. Donald L. Long. The family will receive friends from 7-8 p.m. Friday in the Henry Funeral Home and other times at the home of his niece, Mrs. Andy Shaver, 1144 Braley Pond Rd. West Augusta.

QWENDOLYN N. SIMPSON, 62, of Witherbee Rd., Morish Center, died Friday, Jan. 14, 2000 at the Fletcher Allen Health Care, Burlington, VT. She was born May 2, 1937 in Detroit, MI.

A funeral service will be conducted Tuesday Jan. 18, 2000 at 2 p.m. at her home in Moriah Center.

THERESA DIEDRICH HOYLE, 80, of Elm St., died Monday January 17, 2000 at the CVPH Medical Center. She was born in Jacobs Creek, Pa. on June 13, 1919 the daughter of Leon and Euphemia (Anna Markovic) Pawlack.

Calling hours will be Wednesday from 3 to 6 p.m at the Brown Funeral Home Plattsburgh with a funeral service to follow at 6 p.m. Interment will be held at a later date at the Chartiers Cemetery in Carnegie, Pa.

RUTH S. WOOD, 89, of Court St., died Monday, January 17, 2000 at her home. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Brown Funeral Home in Plattsburgh.

ARTHUR E. TAYLOR, 81, of Trout River died Mon. Jan. 17, 2000 at the Alice Hyde Nursing home in Malone. Born n Chateaugay, he was the son of the late Edward and Delia Richey Taylor.

Calling hours will be Tues. from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Bruso-Desnoyers Funeral Home in Malone. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday, at 10 a.m. at St. Francis of Assi Church in Constable with the Rev. Garry Giroux officiating. Burial will be in St. Francis of Assisi Cemetery in Constable in the Spring.

Published 1/17/00

Lynus W. Silver

KEESEVILLE — Lynus W. Silver, 74, of Keeseeville died Saturda, Jan. 15, 2000, at CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh, N.Y.

Born in Churubusco on Jan. 6, 1926, he was the son of Charles and Seamonne (Ouimet) Silver.

He was married to Loyola ‘Lou’ Silver on Feb. 5, 1950 in Huntington, Que.

Mr. Silver is survived by his wife of 49 years of Keeseville; a son, Wayne Silver of Plattsburgh; two sisters and a brother in law, Mary and Richard Whalen of Ellenburg and Florence ‘Sis’ Blow of Chateaugay; several nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased in death by his parents and a brother, Lester Silver.

Mr. Silver served in the U.S. Army from 1944 to 1946 and was honorably discharged as a Sgt. He was then employed for NYS Public Works for two years and in 1952 was employed by NYSEG Power Co. as a lineman working out of the Chateaugay office for 19 years. In 1970 he transferred to Keeseville, where he retired in 1986.

His memberships include VFW in Keeseville, The Elks in Keeseville and Chateaugay American Legion Post #875.

Calling hours and funeral services will be private and at the convenience of the family.

Burial will take place in the spring at Eastside Cemetery, Chateaugay. Arrangements are with the Chateaugay Funeral Home.

Donelda ‘La’ Willette

KEESEVILLE — Donelda ‘La’ Willette, 84, of Main St., died Saturday, Jan. 15, 2000, at her home while under the care of her family and Hospice of the North Country.

She was born in Keeseville on April 25, 1915, the daughter of William and Effigene (Flora) Turner.

She was predeceased by her husband, Sherman G. Willette, on May 16, 1992. They were both lifelong residents of Keeseville.

She was a longtime communicant of St. John’s Church in Keeseville.

Survivors include two daughters, Sharon Ortiz of New York City, and Donnie Hamilton of Bloomsbury, New Jersey; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; one sister, Rachel Winter of Plattsburgh; and one brother, William Turner of Keeseville.

There will be no public calling hours. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated Wednesday, Jan. 19 at 11:00 a.m. at St. John the Baptist Church in Keeseville, with Monsignor Joseph Aubin, pastor, celebrating. Burial will be in the spring in the parish cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to Hospice of the North Country, 386 Rugar St., Plattsburgh.

Arrangements are with the Hamilton Funeral Home Inc., in Keeseville.

PLATTSBURGH — Floyd J. Supernant, 91, passed away at CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh on Jan. 15, 2000.

He was born in Chazy on May 18, 1908, the son of Orin and Ella (Mattot) Supernant.

He worked 18 years for the A&P Store in Champlain and 31 years for Sheridan Iron Works in Champlain. He was an avid baseball player, fisherman and card player. He was an honorary member of the Knights of Columbus in Champlain.

He is survived by three daughters, Joyce Young of Altona, Jean Lintner of Champlain and Jackie Harvey and her husband Charles of Champlain; his life-long companion, Eleanor Gladd of Rouses Point; 12 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren; a son-in-law, Bryant Meseck; a niece and a nephew.

He is predeceased by his wife, Germaine Aubertin on Feb. 12, 1962; a brother, Stanley Supernant; a daughter, June Meseck, on Oct. 8, 1999; sons-in-law, Darryl Lintner and Alfred Young; and two grandchildren, Peter Lintner and Anna Meseck.

There will be no calling hours. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Patrick's Church in Rouses Point on Tuesday, Jan. 18th at 1 p.m.

Donations in his memory may be made to the Rouses Point Fire and Rescue Squad or to the Charity of your choice.

The Clark Funeral Home in Rouses Point is in charge of arrangements.

LAKE PLACID — Dorothy Colby, 74, of 74 Sentinel Road, Lake Placid, died Friday, January 14, 2000 at the Adirondack Medical Canter, Saranac Lake. She was born in Brattleboro, Vt., March 7, 1925, the daughter of Millard and Julia (Daha) Hayes.

She had been a resident of Lake Placid since 1944. Her husband, James S. Colby passed away in Lake Placid, November, 1979. Mrs. Colby is survived by four sons; James M., Thomas P., Donald M., and Hayes Colby all of Lake Placid. She is also survived by two daughters and their husbands, Deborah and Frederick Betters and Nancy and Michael Strack, both of Lake Placid. There are also three sisters-in-laws, Phyllis Colby, Barbara Colby and Louise Hayes; thirteen grandchildren, one great-grandchild and several nieces and nephews.

Friends may call at Clark Funeral Home in Lake Placid Sunday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be held Monday morning, January 17 at 11:00 a.m. at the Adirondack Community Church in Lake Placid with the Rev. James Sorley officiating. Burial will be in the North Elba Cemetery. The family requests that donations in her memory may be made to the Lake Placid Ski Jumpers, c/o Mr. Larry Stone, Olympic Ski Jump, 8 John Brown Road, Lake Placid NY 12946 or the Skating Club of Lake Placid c/o Mrs. Barbara Kelly, 46 Forest St. Lake Placid, Ny 12946.

Beverly A. Elkins, 57, of Standish, died Friday, Jan. 14, 2000 at the CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh. She was born in Redford on Feb. 24, 1942, the daughter of Leo and Ruby (Brooks) Lashway. Calling hours will be held on Tuesday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at the O'Neill-Redden-Drown Funeral Home in Plattsburgh.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 10 a.m. from the funeral home chapel. Burial will be in St. Bernard's Cemetery in Lyon Mountain in the spring.

Lena Garrow, 74, of Plattsburgh, died Saturday, Jan. 15, 2000, at her residence. Arrangements were incomplete Saturday evening at the O’Neill-Redden-Drown Funeral Home in Plattsburgh.

MARGARET F. DESO, 84, Troy, died Thursday, Jan. 13, 2000, at St. Mary’s Hospital, Troy, after a long illness. She was born in Peru, July 1, 1915.

Funeral services will be Monday, 9 a.m. from the Daniel D. Purcell Funeral Home in Troy, with a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated at 9:30 a.m. at St. Jude’s Church in Wynantskill. Burial will be in St. Agnes Cemetery in Menands.

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