PLATTSBURGH — Ferne Donnell, 74, of 34 Flynn Ave., Lakeview Towers, died Friday, Jan. 28, 2000 at the CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh. She was born in North Kingston, R.I. on March 3, 1925, daughter of Walter and Marie (Clark) Freeman.

Ferne graduated from North Kingston High School and was employed at Quonset Naval Air Station and New England Telephone Company prior to her marriage.

She married William J. Donnell at St. Bernard's Church in Wickford, R.I. in August of 1946.

She is survived by her husband, William J. Donnell of Plattsburgh; a daughter and son-in-law, Marie and Joseph Miller of Plattsburgh; a daughter-in-law, Terrie M. Donnell of Sunapee, N.H.; seven grandchildren, William J. Donnell, III, Joe Drake, Stefanie Donnell, Mark Dragoon, Courtney Donnell, Kristi Brodeur, Kimberly Brodeur, five step-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her son, William J. Donnell, Jr. in 1988.

Calling hours will be Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Brown Funeral Home in Plattsburgh. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday morning at 9 a.m. from St. John's Church in Plattsburgh. Burial will be later in the year in Mt. Carmel Cemetery.

Donations in her memory may be made to the American Diabetes Association.

EDWARD T. FISH, 70, of 291 Main Street, Witherbee, died Thursday Jan. 27, 2000, at the Community Hospital, Elizabethtown. He was born February 16, 1929 at Mineville, the son of Daniel and Grace (Drake) Fish.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10 a.m. Tuesday Feb. 1, 2000 at the Church of All Saints in Mineville with Rev. Michael Toth officiating. Calling hours will be held 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, Jan. 31, 2000 at the Harland Funeral Home, Port Henry.

HAROLD E. PAYE, 78 of 32 Duprey Street, Saranac Lake, died Friday, Jan. 28, 2000 at CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh.

He was born July 20, 1921 in Bloomingdale. Graveside services will be held at Union Cemetery, Vermontville in May. The Fortune-Keough Funeral Home in Saranac Lake was in charge of arrangements.

ADELBERT "BERT" CAMPBELL, 84, of Nichols Avenue in Plattsburgh died Friday, Jan. 28, 2000 at the Fletcher Allen Health Care Facility in Burlington, Vt.

Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Brown Funeral Home in Plattsburgh.

HENRY WHITE, 77, of Mooers died Friday, Jan. 28, 2000 at the CVPH Medical Center.

Arrangements were incomplete Friday evening at the E.F. Drown Funeral Service in Mooers.

Published 1/28/00

MANHATTAN — John A. Mead of Manhattan and formerly of Plattsburgh, passed away on Monday, Dec. 6, 1999, at age 59, after a long, courageous battle with cancer.

Born on July 2, 1940, in Plattsburgh, he was the son of Gideon Reynolds Mead and Alice Peterson Mead.

John attended Plattsburgh City Schools and graduated from Dannemora High School in 1958. He served in the U.S. Army from 1958 to 1961. After his employment as a Research Chemist for Eastman Kodak of Rochester, John went on to establish his own publishing service in New York City. He was an avid reader and enjoyed solving mathematics problems, and playing chess, cards, and board games. John also loved horseracing and was especially fond of summer days spent at Saratoga. His wit, sense of humor, and smile provided comfort to all who knew him.

Survivors include his loving wife of 29 years, Geraldine A. "Geri" Klepacki Mead, of Manhattan, whom he married in 1970; brothers, Walter D. Mead of Greenville, S.C., George T. Mead of Wellington, Fla., and Thomas R. Mead of Lowell Mass.; sisters, Alice Shover of Albuquerque N.M., Gertrude Infante of Watervliet and Grace Mead of Alburquerque, N.M.; and 19 nieces and nephews, 11 great-nieces and great-nephews, and one great-great niece.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Guiding Eyes for the Blind at 611 Granite Springs Road, Yorktown Heights, NY 10598.

PLATTSBURGH — Mr. Gilles-Marc Hebert, 73, of Facteau. Avenue died Thursday Jan. 27, 2000 at the CVPH Medical Center. He was born in Hemmingford, Province of Quebec on June 24, 1926 the son of the late Albert and Eugenie (Perras) Hebert.

He was a self-employed carpenter, a true craftsman, whose passion was woodworking. Gilles’ legacy was the numerous homes he built in the area and the grandfather clocks he made for his six children. He loved shuffleboard and his philosophy was play hard, work hard. He will be remembered for his sense of humor.

Gilles was a member of St. Peter’s Church. He and his wife had made their home in the north country since 1953.

Gilles is survived by his wife of 52 years, Yvette (Turbide) Hebert whom he married in Montreal, P.Q.; three sons and three daughters-in-law, Gilles and Donna Hebert of Plattsburgh, John and Barbara Hebert of Morrisonville, Michel and Chrissy Bird-Fuller Hebert of Plattsburgh; three daughters and three sons-in-law, Monique and Chuck Trudeau of Plattsburgh, Sylvia and Wayne Manor of Richardson, Texas, Luce Hebert and her fiance, Glenn Olds of Plattsburgh; a special brother-in-law and his wife, Raymond and Doris Turbide of Morrisonville; four sisters and a brother-in-law, Annette Rouiller of St. Jean, P.Q., Isabelle Rouleau of Melochville, P.Q., Anita Boileau of Cote St. Catherine, P.Q., Jean-D’Arc and Rene Rabidoux of Maniwaki, P.Q.; three brothers and two sisters-in-law, Martial and Georgette Hebert of Brossard, P.Q., Ludger Hebert of La Prairie, P.Q., Hubert and Gertrude Hebert of Brossard, P.Q.; 17 grandchildren, six great- grandchildren, many nieces and nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

He was predeceased by a granddaughter, Zowie Desiree Hebert; sisters, Lea Pellerin, Priscilla Pellerin; brothers, Treffle Hebert, Eugene Hebert and Michel Hebert.

Calling hours will be Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Brown Funeral Home, Plattsburgh. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday at 11:00 a.m. at St. Peters Church. Interment will be at a later date in St. Peters Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations may be made to the American Heart Association or American Diabetes Association.

ESSEX JUNCTION — Orville E. (Goody) Goodrow, 81, of Essex Junction died Saturday, Jan. 22, 2000, at Fletcher Allen Health Care, with his loving family by his side.

Goody was born Aug. 1, 1918, at home in Rouses Point, the son of Harry and Bertha (Seymour) Goodrow. At birth, he weighed less than two pounds, and was cared for by his mother, who kept him warm in a shoe box she placed on the oven door, and fed him through a medicine dropper.

On July 20, 1953, he married the love of his life, Mary (Gould) Goodrow, at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Burlington, Vt.

Goody graduated from Rouses Point High School in 1936, and attended St. Bernard’s and Wadhams Hall Seminary in Ogdensburg. During World War II, he proudly served in the United States Navy at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, where he was an electrician. Following his military service, he attended and graduated near the top of his class at St. Michael’s College in 1947. After graduation, he taught Latin and Greek at St. Michael’s. He was proud when St. Michael’s honored him as a Golden Knight on the 50th anniversary of his graduation in 1997.

Goody was a gifted musician, mastering the piano and the Hammond Organ. He was recently honored by the Musicians Union in Vermont as a charter member, a membership he maintained for over 50 years.

During his service in the Navy, Goody played piano for Big Band Leader Artie Shaw’s U.S. Navy Jazz Band. In Vermont, he was one of the state’s best known musicians for several years, performing on board the Steamship Ticonderoga as it navigated Lake Champlain, and at night spots including the Hotel Vermont and The Black Cat. In the 1950’s he was featured on programs on WCAX television and WJOY radio. For several years, Goody entertained in front of the grandstand at the Champlain Valley Fair. He was proudest of his career playing the organ and piano in the dining room at the Holiday Inn in South Burlington, Vt. where in 1965 he was hired to perform for six weeks, but remained until his retirement in 1995. At the Holiday Inn, he developed a loyal following of listeners, including many tourists from around the country who often wrote asking for tapes of his music, and planned their Vermont vacations so that they could hear him perform. He began his performances with his signature song, "Moonlight In Vermont," and closed each night with "Goodnight Sweet Jesus." Goody also worked for many years in the music department of Abernethy’s Department Store in downtown Burlington.

Goody was a devout Catholic, and shared his faith through his God given gift of music, by serving over the years as organist at several local Catholic Churches. He loved hymns, and played an especially beautiful Ave Maria.

From 1965 to 1980, Goody served as a Guidance Counselor and Director of Guidance in the Winooski School District, and was a member of the Vermont Chapter of the National Education Association. He also worked in Guidance at St. Francis Xavier School in Winooski, Vt. Goody made many lifelong friends among students with whom he worked, and was devoted to the well-being of the children of Winooski.

He leaves his wife of over 46 years, Mary; a brother, Lloyd S. Goodrow of Stratford, Conn.; a son and daughter-in-law, Lloyd and Margo Goodrow of Essex Junction, Vt. and their son, Daniel; a daughter and son-in-law, Katie and Christopher Fukuda of Williston, Vt. and their three children, Christina, Theresa and Nicholas; a daughter and son-in-law, Anne Goodrow and John Guare of Watertown, Mass.; a son and daughter-in-law, John and Mary Ellen Goodrow of Essex, and their son, Joseph, who shared a birthday with Goody; several nieces and nephews; and many dear friends, including his neighbors in Essex Junction, especially Ben Morse, whom he often referred to as a son; and Rachel and Leighton Walker and their family.

Goody will be remembered by his family for his love and kindness, his faith in God, his sense of humor and enjoyment of puns, love of photography, model railroading, aviation, and for being a constant source of support to all of us. Thank you Dad, for always knowing the right thing to say to us at a difficult time, for sacrificing to send us to Catholic schools, for always making yourself available to drive us where we needed to go or to help us with our homework, and for your prayers and blessings when you tucked us in each night. We love you. "Goodnight Sweet, Jesus."

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2000, at 10 a.m. in St. Lawrence Church, Essex Junction, Vt. Burial will follow in St. Francis Cemetery in Winooski. Visiting hours will, be Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2000 from 5 to 8 p.m. in Corbin & Palmer Funeral Home, 9 Pleasant Street, Essex Junction.

In lieu of flowers, please remember Goody in the celebration of a Mass in his honor.

Rouses Point — Virginia "Magin" McDonough, 78, of 133 Lake Street, Rouses Point, died at her home Jan. 27, 2000, after a lengthy illness.

Born in Emmett, Kansas, Sept., 1921, she was the daughter of John and Kathryn McNeive. Virginia graduated from Emmett Rural School and attended St. Mary’s College in Leavenworth, Kansas.

She was married to F. Joseph McDonough on Jan. 7, 1949 in Topeka, Kansas. She was employed at St. Michael’s College in Winoonki, Vt. before marriage.

She was an active member of St. Patrick’s Church and the St. Patrick’s Choir. She was also a member of the Catholic Daughters. She enjoyed golfing, painting, needlework, and caring for others. She was an extremely dedicated mother and wife and a loyal friend who cared deeply for her extended family which included all who knew her.

Survivors include her husband, Joseph, of Rouses Point; five sons and their families; Daniel and Emma of Greenlawn, and their sons, Brennan and Conor; Jack and Lucy of Worthington, Ohio; and their children Shannon, Devin and Kelsey; Timothy of Rouses Point, Patrick of Rouses Point and his daughters, Katie and Chelsie; and Robert and Kim of Rouses Point and their children, Liam and Michaela; a sister, Rosemary Mahoney of Burlington, Vt., a sister and brother-in-law, Dorothy and Fred Kuhlengel of Topeka, Kansas; a brother and sister-in-law, Bob and Nancy McNeive of FreePort, Ill.; and a brother and sister-in-law, Bill and Sarah McNeive of Topeka, Kansas as well as several nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by a brother, John McNeive and a sister, Eileen Collins.

Calling hours will be Friday Jan. 28, 2000 at the Clark Funeral Home in Rouses Point from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Jan. 29, 2000 at St. Patrick’s Church in Rouses Point at 11 a.m. Burial will be in the parish cemetery in the spring.

In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the Rouses Point Fire and Rescue Squad or to the Hospice of the North Country.

Medford, Oreg. — James Lee (Jim) Morgan, 79, died Jan. 24, 2000 at his home in Medford, Oreg. A memorial service is planned for 11 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 28, 2000 at Perl Funeral Home at Siskiyou Memorial Park.

Mr. Morgan was born June 26, 1920, in Gouldsboro, Pa., the son of Lee James and Edith Eldred Morgan. He had one brother, Richard, who died in 1992.

On July 5, 1943, he married Jean Gettys of Rouses Point, where the couple lived until Jean’s death in 1965. They had five children, three of whom survive their father. In 1969, Mr. Morgan married Helen M. Bouyea, of Plattsburgh, whom survives, the mother of six children.

After serving in the Army during World War II, Jim worked as an independent electrical contractor until 1974, when he took a supervisory position with Bechtel, Inc. From 1981 until 1984, the Morgans lived in Martina Franca, Italy. Upon his retirement in 1984, they lived in Asheville, N.C., where he was active in the Civitan Club. They moved to Medford, Oreg. in July ‘96.

An avid artist since childhood, Mr. Morgan took a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of the State of New York at Plattsburgh in 1974. After his retirement from Bechtel, he took up painting professionally, earning a Masters of Fine Arts from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro in 1987. In Asheville, he organized the Asheville Gallery of Art, a cooperative, and a foreign-travel painting workshop that sponsored trips to Italy and Spain. In Medford, he was an active member of the Watercolor Society of Oregon. He won several prizes and awards for his art, and his work is held by many private collectors as well as by IBM, Westinghouse, and other corporations. Also, Jim was active in Friendship Force in Western North Carolina and Southern Oregon. He held officer positions in both chapters.

Mr. Morgan is survived by eight children and stepchildren, James Morgan III, of Cambridge, Mass., Mary Jane Lederman, of Underhill, Vt., Robert Morgan, of Seattle, Wash., Laura Benedetti, of Ashland, Oreg., Jeannette Lang, of Duluth, Minn., Donald Bouyea, of White Salmon, Wash., John Bouyea, of Hillsboro, Oreg., and Michael Barney, of Denver, Colo., and 13 grandchildren. He was predeceased by his sons, Thomas Morgan and William Morgan, and by his stepson, Alan Bouyea.

The family suggests remembrances to Providence Home Health/Hospice, Medford, Oreg. or the Glenwood Cemetery, Oak Street, Champlain, N.Y. Mr. Morgan’s interment will be in late June at the Glenwood Cemetery.

Published 1/27/00

Barbara J. Gifford

WILLSBORO — Barbara J. Gifford, 90, of Tunnel Rd., Willsboro, formerly of Niskayuana, died at CVPH Medical Center Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2000.

She was born in Amsterdam, Feb. 21, 1919, the daughter of Donald and Katherine (Webster) Greene. She was a member of the First Reformed Church of Schenectady.

She is survived by her husband, H. Raymond Gifford of Willsboro; one son, Harry R. Gifford II of Willsboro; and one daughter and son-in-law, Sally Jean and Richard Jarvis of Wayne, Pa. She is also survived by six grandchildren.

There will be no calling hours. A memorial service will be held at a time and date to be announced later. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the Willsboro Rescue Squad. Huestis Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

William C. Zanelli

EAST NORTHPORT — William C. Zanelli, 71, of East Northport, died after a short illness on Jan. 25, 2000.

He was a renown teacher of instrumental music who started his teaching career in the Plattsburgh City Schools from 1953 to 1965 . He continued his career in East Northport.

He is survived by his wife, Marilyn; his four daughters, Eileen Hunt, Suzanne Hrisho, Marilyn Zanelli, Jr. and Patricia Zanelli; his two sons-in-law, Mark Hrisho and Thomas Hunt; and two grandsons, James and Mark Hrisho.

The Brueggemann Funeral Home will have calling hours 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m., Thursday and Friday. Funeral services will be held at 9:45 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 29, at St. Hugh of Lincoln Church in Huntington Station.

David H. Miller

PALM HARBOR, FLA. — David H. Miller, formerly of West Chazy, and last residing in Palm Harbor, Fla., died after a short illness Monday, Jan. 24, 2000, under the care of Hospice of the Suncoast of Florida.

Mr. Miller grew up in West Chazy, attended Plattsburgh High School and graduated from Clarkson College with a chemical engineering major. In 1942, he married Mary Lenio, formerly of Little Falls. After college, he worked for the U.S. Immigration Service, then served in World War II on the carriers Enterprise and Core.

He returned to West Chazy where he became postmaster of the town and, with his father, co-owner of the H.C. Miller and Sons bottled gas business. He served on West Chazy's Library Board of Trustees and also the town's Fire Department Board. He moved to Florida full time in 1993 after residing many years as a summer resident at Point Au Fer at Rouses Point.

He is survived by his wife, Mary; a son, John, of Brimfield, Mass; two daughters, Sheila Navo of Eureka, Mo. and Deborah Miller of Palm Harbor, Fla.; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Donations may be made to your local hospice organization.

Henry M. LaRose

KEESEVILLE — Henry M. LaRose, 88, formerly of Keeseville, died Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2000, at the Meadowbrook Nursing Home in Plattsburgh.

He was born in Winchester, Mass., July 5, 1911, the son of Medor and Katherine (Harrigan) LaRose.

He was a Private First Class in the United States Army, having served as a medic during World War II.

He was an independent logger for a time, then worked for Sterling Fox Farm, and then AuSable Chasm for 12 years.

He was a member of the Plattsburgh V.F.W. Post 125, and a communicant of the Immaculate Conception Church in Keeseville. He enjoyed walking.

Survivors include two sisters, Dorothy LaRose, and Elizabeth Macey, both of Keeseville; one brother and sister-in-law, Clifford and Bernadine LaRose of Keene; and several nieces and nephews.

Three brothers, Thomas, Donald, and John; and one sister, Anna Walker, predeceased him.

Calling hours will be held Friday, from 9 to 10 a.m. at the Hamilton Funeral Home in Keeseville. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10:30 a.m. at the Immaculate Conception Church with Monsignor Joseph Aubin, pastor, celebrating. Burial will be in the spring in the parish cemetery.

Catherine Hinerth Rabideau

ROUSES POINT — Catherine Hinerth Radideau, 82, of Cedar Hedge Nursing Home, Rouses Point, died Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2000, at that facility, where she had been a patient since August, 1987.

Born in Churubusco, on April 12, 1917, she was the daughter of Lawrence and Ethel (Smith) Jarvis.

Her first marriage was to J. Theodore Hinerth on Dec. 26, 1938, in St. Mary's Church, Spencer, Mass. by Rev Joseph Lussier. Mr Hinerth predeceased her on Nov. 10, 1963. She then married Lawrence W. Rabideau on Feb. 5, 1966, in St. Joseph's Church, West Chazy, by Rev. Francis A. White. Mr. Rabideau predeceased her on June 13, 1993.

She was a graduate of Ellenburg Central School. Mrs. Rabideau had been employed by Hamilton Watch Co., Lancaster, Pa. for five years before moving to Plattsburgh in 1984.

Mrs. Rabideau is survived by three daughters and sons-in-law, Pat and Merritt Underwood of Mooers Forks, Elaine and Owen Garrow of Rouses Point, and Sharon and Danny Willette of Altona; a son, Ted Hinerth of Mooers Forks; six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; and a sister-in-law, Rita Jarvis Peischi of Champlain.

Her husbands and a brother, Lawrence Jarvis, predeceased her.

Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 28, in St. Mary’s Church, Champlain. Burial will take place at St. Mary's Cemetery, Champlain, in the spring.

The family requests that masses be said in lieu of flowers.

Arrangements are by the Chateaugay Funeral Home in Chateaugay.

Robert F. Brooks, of 401 Federal Street, Mineville, died December 17, 1999, at the Horace Nye Home, Elizabethtown.

A Memorial Mass will be celebrated Friday, January 28, 2000, at 10 a.m. at the Church of All Saints, Mineville.

Arthur Estes, 67, of Keene and DeLand Fla., died Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2000, at Halifax Convalescent Center in Daytona Beach, Fla. He was born in Keene Valley, Aug. 3, 1932, the son of Halsey and Jessie (Cook) Estes.

No calling hours will be held. A graveside service will be held in Norton Cemetery in the spring. W.M. Marvin's Sons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Melvina M. Hart, 85, formerly of the Military Turnpike, died Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2000, at the Meadowbrook Health Care Facility where she had been a resident.

There will be no calling hours. A graveside service will be held at a later date at St. Peter’s Cemetery. Arrangements are by the Brown Funeral Home, Plattsburgh.

Emery Albert Griffin, 56, of San Antonio, Texas, died Jan. 10, 2000. He was born Nov. 10, 1943, the son of the late Robert and Beatrice (Cluckey) Griffin. He was laid to rest with full military honors at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery in San Antonio, Texas.

Published 1/26/00

John F. Rockey

Moriah — John F. Rockey, 89, of Fairy Lake Road, Moriah passed away on Sunday Jan. 23, 2000 at the Elizabethtown Community Hospital. He was born in Port Chester on Dec. 31, 1910 to Frank and Elizabeth D. Rockey.

Living in Port Chester for 70 years, Mr. Rockey had owned Frank L. Rockey Hardware Inc. for 51 years, retiring in 1979. He was past President, Captain and Treasurer of the Harry Howard Hook and Ladder Company of the Port Chester Fire Department, joining in 1942. He was a member of the Morning Sun Lodge 142 F & AM, Mineville, and a former member of Lodge 653 F & AM of Port Chester.

Mr. Rockey was predeceased by his wife of 59 years. Violet M. Rockey on Dec. 31, 1997. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Debra (Lee) and Derrald S. Grass of Moriah; his son, John W. Rockey of Port Chester; three grandchildren, Robert J. Lee of Mineville, John F. Lee of Saratoga and Ethan W. Lee of Pittsburg, Pa. and two great-grandchildren, Jesse and Meaghan Lee of Mineville.

Private funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family. The Harland Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to, The Mineville Health Center or The Town of Moriah Ambulance Squad.

Mildred L. Stone

Keeseville — Mildred L. Stone, 98, of Keeseville, died Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2000, at the CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh following a brief illness.

She was born in Keeseville, Sept. 13, 1901, the daughter of Edward and Adeline (Pine) Stone.

She was a graduate of St. John's Convent and was class valedictorian at the Keeseville High School.

She was employed in her father's business, Stone's Drug Store, for many years, and also by the Town of Chesterfield for over 30 years, prior to retiring.

She was the organist at St. John the Baptist Church in Keeseville for 65 years. She belonged to the Altar Rosary Society, the Catholics Daughters, secretary of the Senior Citizens Club, and a communicant of St. John's Church in Keeseville.

Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Blanche Brelia and Velma Stone, both of Keeseville; and four nephews and six nieces.

She was predeceased by her brother, Warren Stone.

Calling hours will be Friday, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Hamilton Funeral Home in Keeseville. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Saturday, at 10:00 a.m. at St. John's Church with Monsignor Joseph Aubin, pastor, celebrating, Burial will be in the spring in the family plot in the parish cemetery.

Blanche V. McQueen Bradford

Plattsburgh — Blanche V. McQueen Bradford, 85, of Charlene Dr., Plattsburgh, died Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2000, at her home under the care of her family and Hospice of the North Country.

She was bom in Sea Cliff, Long Island, June 9, 1914, the daughter of George and Emily Holmes.

She owned and operated Bradford's Restaurant in Elizabethtown for several years; she was then employed at the State University of Plattsburgh in the food service department. She also assisted with the A.E. Pierce Piano Shop in Plattsburgh.

She enjoyed spending time with her family, and especially enjoyed her granchildren.

Survivors include her 27-year companion, Arthur E. Pierce of Plattsburgh; four sons and three daughters-in-law, George and Jeanne McQueen of Lake Katrine, Robert and Patricia McQueen of Lindenhurst, Donald Sr., and Sandra McQueen of Westport, and Lawrence Bradford of Buffalo; one daughter, Gertrude Joan and Paul Newcomb of Fuquay-Varina, N.C.; three step-children and spouses, Robert and Melinda Pierce of Saratoga, Jeannie and Donald Youngman of Corinth, and Mary Arneson of Plattsburgh; 11 grandchildren, Deborah Laughlin, Amy Folscher, Donald McQueen, Jr., Kellie Martin, Robert McQueen, Jr., Raymond McQueen, Kathleen Reediger, Craig Newcomb, Delores Newcomb, Doreen Castle, and Jessica Bradford; seven step-grandchildren; and 26 great-grandchildren.

One stepson, Abbot Bradford, Jr. of Las Vegas, Nev., predeceased her.

Calling hours will be held Wednesday, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Hamilton Funeral Home in Westport. A funeral service will be held Thursday, at 2 p.m. at the Westport Federated Church, with her grandson, Donald L. McQueen, Jr., in charge of the service. Burial will be in the spring in the Riverside Cemetery in Elizabethtown.

Donations in her memory may be made to the Westport Federated Church, or Hospice of the North Country.

Clinton J. Beaney, 69, of 76 Margaret Street, Saranac Lake died Monday, Jan. 24, 2000 at the Adirondack Medical Center at Saranac Lake. He was born Sept. 18, 1930 in Gabriels.

A private memorial service will be held at the Fortune-Keough Funeral Home, Saranac Lake, at the convenience of the family.

Henry M. Larose, 87, of Plattsburgh, died Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2000 at the Meadowbrook Nursing Home in Plattsburgh.

Arrangements are incomplete with the Hamilton Funeral Home in Keeseville.

JAMES LEE MORGAN, 79, of Medford, Oreg., died Jan. 24, 2000 at his home. He was born June 26, 1920, in Gouldsboro, Pa., the son of Lee James and Edith Eldred Morgan.

A memorial service is planned for 11 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 28, 2000 at Perl Funeral Home at Siskiyou Memorial Park, Medford, Oreg. Burial will be in late June at the Glenwood Cemetery, Champlain.

Published 1/25/00

PLATTSBURGH — Clara R. LaFrance, 81, formerly of Lakeview Towers, died on Sunday, Jan. 23, 2000 at Meadowbrook Healthcare Center. She was born. in Cooperville on June 7, 1918, the daughter of Joseph and Elzema (Fortin) Bechard.

She was a machine operator at Pall Blade Co. in Plattsburgh from 1936 until the second World War started. During the World War II she worked at Alcoa Aluminum Corp., in Massena until the war ended. Mrs. LaFrance was a member of Our Lady of Victory Church and the Altar Rosary Society. She also enjoyed sewing and crafts.

Survivors include three sons, Donald LaFrance and his wife Susan of Gaithersburg, MD., Robert LaFrance and his wife Holly and Gerald LaFrance all of South Bridge, Mass.; one daughter, Mrs. Richard (Jeannette) Georges of Beekmantown; one daughter-in-law, Mrs. Paula LaFrance of Beekmantown; two brothers, Stanley Bechard of Hirkimer and Leon Bechard and his wife Lucille of Ballston Spa; three sisters, Mrs. Bertha Welch and Mrs. Ora Matott both of Plattsburgh and Mrs. Richard (Anita) Bessette of North Port, Fla; seven grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Two sons, Andrew LaFrance died in 1992 and Norman LaFrance, died in 1995.

Calling hours will be held on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the R. W. Walker Funeral Home, A vigil service will be held at 3 p.m. followed by the Altar Rosary Society at 3:30 p.m. at the funeral home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Our Lady of Victory Church on Thursday at 10 am. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery in the spring. Donations in her memory may be made to Catholic Charities.

Valeria C. Provost

PLATTSBURGH — Valeria C. Provost, 71, of Flynn Avenue, Plattsburgh, died Monday, Jan. 24, 2000, at her home.

She was born in Peasleeville, September 24, 1928, the daughter of Claude and Leona (Pudvah) McKee.

Survivors include four sons and two daughters-in-law, Raymond (Kojak) Provost of Saranac, Lloyd Provost of Ellenburg, William and Carole Provost of Morrisonville and Matthew and Molly Provost of Peasleeville; one daughter and son-in-law, Cynthia and Claude Lavarnway of West Chazy; nine grandchildren, Angela, Lloyd, Jr., Erin, Cindy, Kristie, Dale, Lisa, Shawna, and Amanda; eight great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews, and two close friends, Carl Matthews of Plattsburgh, and Pauline Booth of Plattsburgh.

She was predeceased by her husband, Raymond L. Provost, Sr., July 13, 1977.

Funeral service will be private and at the convenience of the family. Burial will be in the spring in the Peasleeville Cemetery.

Donations in her memory may be made to a charity of one's choice.

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

Billye Jean Wilson Moore

TICONDEROGA — Billye Jean Wilson Moore, 65, a retired school teacher died Jan. 22 in her home in Clifton, Va. from cancer.

She taught elementary and special education students in Louisiana, Ticonderoga, and New Jersey for over 30 years. In Ticonderoga she taught at the old Central School and Street Road Schools fronm 1967-1968, prior to teaching at the consolidated school from 1968-1974. She was a member of First United Methodist Church of Ticonderoga.

Mrs. Moore was born in Oak Grove, LA. and graduated from Ouachita Parish High School in Monroe She earned a B.A, from Northeast Louisiima University and an M.A. from the State University of New York.

Her late husband Harold was a career executive with International Paper Company. They lived in Louisiana, Ticonderoga, New Jersey, Arkansas and South Carolina. Following her husband's death in 1995, Mrs. Moore moved to Bastrop La. where she lived for three years. In 1999, she moved to the Virginia suburbs of Washington D.C. to live with her children.

Survivors include her son Leonared Harold Moore Jr., of Clifton Va., a daughter, Martha Ann Moore of Washington D.C., and four grandchildren

Funeral services will take place in Northeast Louisiana. In lieu of flowers, mourners are requested to make donations dolls to the International Federation of Christians and Jews ( www. left.org) (312-641-7200) "Wings of Prayer" program in accordance with her wishes.

CLARENCE R. DUBUQUE, 74, of West Chazy, died Sunday. January 23, 2000 at the CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh. He was born in Plattsburgh an May 1, 1925, the son of Joseph and Emma (Premore) Dubuque

ILENE C. LAVOY,83, of St. Regis Falls died early Monday morning, January 24, 2000, at the Alice Hyde Medical Center in Malone. She had been a patient there since Jan. 21, 2000.

Published 1/24/00

LYON MOUNTAIN — Elgia B. Healey, 78, of Route 11, Malone, formerly of Lyon Mountain, died Saturday, Jan. 22, 2000, at Alice Hyde Medical Center, Malone, where she had been a patient since Dec. 24.

Born in Lyon Mountain, March 28, 1921, she was the daughter of Fred and Elsie (Lancto) Baker.

She was married to William C. Healey on March 30, 1941, in Lyon Mountain.

She was employed at Montgomery Ward in Plattsburgh for several years, and later as a bartender at the American Legion in Lyon Mountain and Chazy Lake Motel in Chazy Lake.

Survivors include her husband, William, of 58 years; two daughters and a son-in-law, Susan L. and James Ruso of Ravena, and Bonnie L. Healey of Plattsburgh; a granddaughter, Belinda Lynn Downey of Plattsburgh; a brother and sister-in-law, David and Edith Baker of Thayers Corners; a sister and brother-in-law, Helen and James Dowd of Chateaugay Lake; a sister-in-law, Julia Healey of New Ipswich; several nieces and nephews.

A brother, Oris Baker, and a sister, Gladys Baker, died before her.

Calling hours will be today from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at Chateaugay Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Patrick’s Church, with the Rev. Fay Ager officiating. A spring burial will be in St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Chateaugay.

Donations in her memory may be made to Malone Rescue Squad.

CLARA R. LAFRANCE, 81, formerly of Lakeview Towers in Plattsburgh , died Sunday, Jan. 23, 2000 at Meadowbrook Healthcare.

She was born in Champlain on June 7, 1918, the daughter of Joseph and Elzema (Fortin) Bechard.

R.W.Walker Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Published 1/23/00

Brown — A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Saturday, Jan. 22, 2000, at St. Louis de France Church in Sciota for John R. Brown, Sr., of Route 22, who died Jan. 18, 2000, at the CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh. Rev. Gilbert Boisvert, Pastor, celebrated the mass, and Loyal Badger assisted. The pall was placed by Tracey and Brooke Brown, a family Bible was placed by Paige Brown, and the crucifix was placed by Ryan Brown. Scripture readings were read by Tara Hemingway, Andrew Hemingway, Jr., and Ashley LaBarge. The gifts were presented by Kristi Labarge, Jennifer Brown, Anthony Brown, and Ethen Brown. Pall bearers were Andrew Hemingway, Jr., Gilbert Rabideau, Ryan Brown, Neil Hogle, Gary King, Jr., and Andrew Hemingway, Sr. Leo Bushey was the musician. Burial will take place later in the year in the parish cemetery. Arrangements were with the Brown Funeral Home in Altona.

Joyal — A funeral service for Reginald F. Joyal, 74, of Harkness, who died Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2000, at his home while under the care of his family and Hospice of the North Country, was held Saturday, Jan. 22, 2000, at the Harkness United Methodist Church, with Rev. Dr. Campbell C. Laker, pastor, officiating, and Rev. Marion Moore-Colgan assisting. Organist was Doris B.K. Morrow. Soloist was Elaine Stoll. Eulogy was by Rev. Marion Moore-Colgan. Readers were Deborah Joyal and Rev. Marion Moore-Colgan. Allison Arnold and Ed Felio provided television link. George Arnold and Matthew Feeley prepared seating arrangements. Bearers were Charles Cobb, James Doyal, James King, Richard Klages, Brian Marsha, Philip Pray, and Edward Saunders, all members of the Keeseville Fire Department. Honorary pallbearers were members of the Keeseville Fire Department and Rescue. A reception was held at the Keeseville Fire Hall. Burial will be in the spring in the Harkness Cemetery. Arrangements were by the Hamilton Funeral Home in Keeseville.

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