Published 4/22/00

Rose Marie Acors

Published 4/21/00

Catherine Murphy Ballou Swift

Lake Placid — Catherine Murphy Ballou Swift, 93, passed away on Wednesday, April 19, 2000, at the Uihlein Mercy Center.

She was born in New York City on July 29, 1906, the only daughter of Agustus Henry Murphy and Katherine Marie Boylan Murphy.

She attended Incarnation School and St. Catherine’s Academy (a catholic school for girls), now located in Pelham. She graduated from the New York Training School for Teachers in 1927, pursuing further studies at Columbia, NYU and City College and obtaining further degrees. She first taught at PS11, Richmond, PS82, PS88 and PS94 in the Bronx. In July 1956 she married Frederick Broughton Ballou, who passed away on Dec. 14, 1962.

She had retired from teaching in 1962 and made her home at 77 Riverside Drive in Saranac Lake. Upon her return to teaching in 1964, she started the first kindergarten at St. Bernard’s School. In 1967 she returned to New York City to teach for two more years at PS94 in the Bronx.

Upon her return to this area, she made her home at Olympic Resort Condos on Whiteface Inn Road. In 1970 she started a new kindergarten at St. Agnes’ School in Lake Placid at the request of Monsignor LaValley. In 1976 she won the Teacher of the Year Award for her work with young people and was listed in the state records accordingly. Catherine retired from St. Agnes’ School in 1977. In 1976 Catherine married William T. Swift of Lake Placid. He passed away on May 21, 1978.

She is survived by two cousins, Kathleen Lillis of Atlanta, Ga. and Dianne Lillis Carter of Brookline, Mass.; three stepgrandsons, Robert Jevon of Lincoln Mass., Dr. Thomas Jevon of Winchester, Mass. and Karl Clauset of Needham, Mass.; and also five great-grandsons and two great-granddaughters.

Friends may call at the Clark Funeral Home in Lake Placid on Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday at 10 a.m. at St. Agnes’ Church in Lake Placid. Burial will follow in the North Elba Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Kindergarten Fund in care of St. Agnes’ School, Hillcrest Ave., Lake Placid, NY 12946.

Viola Hubert, 70, died on Wednesday, April 19, 2000, at the CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh. She was born in Peoria, Ill., on Sept. 16, 1929, the daughter of the late Clarence and Virginia Bruce.

Calling hours will be on Monday, April 24, 2000, from 8 to 9:30 a.m. at the Brown Funeral Home in Plattsburgh. A funeral service will be held at 9:30 a.m. from the Brown Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in St. Alexander’s Cemetery in Morrisonville.

Donations in her memory may be made to the family.

Published 4/20/00

Corrine E. VanNorstrand

Plattsburgh — Corrine E. VanNorstrand, 88, died on Tuesday, April 18, 2000, at the Evergreen Valley Nursing Home in Plattsburgh.

She was born in Chazy on Jan. 2, 1912, the daughter of James and Agnes (Dumas) Cusprini.

Corrine had lived in Poughkeepsie for many years. She was a member of Holy Trinity Church in Poughkeepsie.

Corrine is survived by one daughter, Ruth A. Papa of Plattsburgh; two stepsons and stepdaughters-in-law, Thomas and Carol VanNorstrand of Taylor, S.C. and Bob and Cathy VanNorstrand of Monument, Colo.; a stepdaughter and stepson-in-law, Dick and Dee Picolla of Oneonta; a grandson and his wife, Marc and Mary Papa; two granddaughters, Andrea Papa and Lisa Papa; several stepgrandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Corrine was predeceased by her husbands, Clarence Anderson and Robert VanNorstrand; a brother, Ambrose Cusprini; and three sisters, Florence Ainscough, Irene Barton and Bertha Zeller.

Calling hours will be on Monday, April 24, 2000, 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 on Tuesday, April 25, 2000, at 11 a.m. from St. Peter’s Church in Plattsburgh. Burial will be later at St. Peter’s Cemetery in Poughkeepsie.

Hague — Madeleine (Howard) Carpenter Leach, 90, of Split Rock Road in Hague and, most recently, of the Helen Porter Nursing Home in Middlebury, Vt., passed away on Tuesday, April 18, 2000, at the nursing home.

Born in Putnam Station on July 13, 1909, she was the daughter of the late George and Helen Howard.

Mrs. Leach was a resident of Hague for many years. She was employed by the Silver Bay Association for many years and was also an Avon representative for 15 years.

She is survived by three daughters, Helen Belden of Glens Falls, Laurie Smith of Hague and Linda McCowan of Belville, Fla.; and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

She was predeceased by her first husband, Mason Carpenter; and also by her second husband, Henry Leach. Two sons, Thomas M. Carpenter and David A. Carpenter also died before her.

There will be no calling hours or funeral service. A graveside service will take place at the family plot in the May Memorial Cemetery in Hague on Monday, April 24, 2000, at 1 p.m. The Rev. Iva L. O’Brian will officiate. Arrangements are under the direction of the Wilcox & Regan Funeral Home in Ticonderoga.

Fanny Dishman, 91, of the Franklin County Nursing Home and formerly of Los Angeles, Calif., died on Tuesday, April 18, 2000, at the Alice Hyde Medical Center in Malone.

There will be no local services. Burial and services will be at the convenience of the family in Hillside Memorial Park and Mortuary in Los Angeles, Calif.

Sonya J. LaMondie Wagner, 28, of 13 Gentle Breeze Drive in Malone, died on Tuesday, April 18, 2000, at the Alice Hyde Medical Center in Malone. She had been a patient there since March 10.

Calling hours will be on Thursday from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Bruso-Desnoyers Funeral Home in Malone. A Liturgy of the Word will be celebrated on Friday at 10 a.m. at St. John Bosco Church in Malone, with the Rev. Thomas Moody officiating. Burial will be in St. John Bosco Cemetery.

Published 4/19/00

Daniel R. Dupree

Malone — Daniel R. Dupree, 48, of 121 California Road in Malone, died on Monday, April 17, 2000, at the Alice Hyde Medical Center in Malone. He had been a patient there since March 8, 2000.

Born in Malone on Aug. 10, 1951, he was the son of Robert T. and Edna Decosse Dupree.

He graduated from Chateaugay High School in 1969 and attended New York State University at Canton. On Oct. 12, 1979, he was united in marriage to the former Alice M. LaPage Plumadore in Westville. Mr. Dupree was employed as a maintenance supervisor at Alcoa in Massena for over 26 years. He retired on Feb. 1, 2000, because of his health. He was an active communicant of Our Lady of Fatima Church in Westville. He was a member of the Alcoa 25-year club and served on the board of directors of Coville Bay Senior Housing. He was a member of the Harness Horse Association and a life member of the N.R.A. He was also an avid hunter and enjoyed fishing.

He is survived by his wife, Alice; his parents, Robert and Edna Dupree of Chateaugay; his paternal grandmother, Margaret Dupree of Chateaugay; one son, Jeremy Dupree who lives at home; one stepdaughter, Desiree Plumadore of Houston, Texas; two brothers, Ricky Dupree of Brashton and Steven and his wife Lisa Dupree of Malone; three sisters, Donna and her husband Barry Barnes of Chateaugay, Margaret "Peggy" Wood and her companion Marty Shaw of Malone and Lori Dupree and her companion Greg Fleury of Burke; one stepgrandson, Colby Plumadore of Houston, Texas; and many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.

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

Donations may be made in his memory to either Our Lady of Fatima Church or the Franklin County Chapter of the American Cancer Society.

Morrisonville — Beatrice M. Ducatte, 86, died on Tuesday, April 18, 2000, at her residence.

Born in Plattsburgh on June 8, 1913, she was the daughter of Joseph and Emma (Gagnier) Smart.

She was a member of the West Chazy Senior Citizens Club and a member of St. Alexander's Church.

She is survived by a son, Robert Duquette of Plattsburgh and his companion Elberta Wheldon; two grandchildren, Cindy Hauer and Larry Duquette; and four great-grandchildren, Cori, Luci, Mandee and Bobby.

She was predeceased by her husband, Mose W. Ducatte who died on Nov. 6, 1984; a daughter-in-law, Joyce Duquette who died in 1994; a grandson, Robert Duquette who died in 1984; and 12 brothers and sisters.

Visiting hours will be held on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the O’Neill-Redden-Drown Funeral Home in Plattsburgh. Funeral services will be held on Friday at 11 a.m. from the funeral home chapel. Burial will follow in St. Alexander's Cemetery in Morrisonville. A memorial Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Monday from St. Alexander's Church in Morrisonville.

Witherbee — Emma C. Burhart, 87, of 370 West Main St. in Witherbee, died on Tuesday, April 18, 2000, at the Horace Nye Home in Elizabethtown.

She was born in Mineville on Dec. 8, 1912, the daughter of William and Matilda (White) Compton.

She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Gloria and Robert Pratt and Joyce and Ernest Raymond; a daughter-in-law, Mary Burhart; granddaughters, Kathleen and Chet Rogers and Donna Marcoux; grandsons, Guy Raymond and John Henry Burhart; great-grandchildren, Robert and Christie Whalen, Joseph and Dottie Whalen, Nicole Rogers, Chris Marcoux, Peter Marcoux and Valerie Marcoux; and great-great-grandchildren, Taylor and Tanner Whalen.

She was predeceased by her husband, Louis M. Burhart; and her son, Arthur J. Burhart.

Calling hours will be on Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Harland Funeral Home in Port Henry. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Thursday at 10 a.m. from the Church of All Saints in Mineville, the Rev. Michael Toth officiating. Burial will be in St. Peter & Paul Cemetery in Moriah.

Leona M. Florence, 85, formerly of Long Island, died on Tuesday, April 18, 2000, at the Highland Nursing Home in Massena. She had been a resident there since October of 1999.

Calling hours will be held on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Cappiello-McKenzie and Cosgrove Funeral Home in Fort Covington. The Liturgy of the Word will be celebrated by the Rev. Garry Giroux on Friday at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Fatima Church in Westville. Burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Potsdam.

Helen R. Thompson, 81, of Wicker St., passed away on Monday, April 17, 2000, at her residence.

Relatives and friends may call on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Wilcox and Regan Funeral Home. Funeral services will take place on Thursday at 1 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Ticonderoga, with the Rev. Paul L. Dufford Jr. officiating. Burial will be in the Thompson family lot of the Valley View Cemetery in Ticonderoga.

Published 4/18/00

Francis W. O'Connell

ALBANY — Francis W. O'Connell, 49, of Cadyville, passed away during open heart surgery Saturday, April 15, 2000, at the Albany Medical Center in Albany.

He was born in Plattsburgh on May 11, 1950, the son of Bernard W. and Thelma M. (Bressette) O'Connell.

Francis was a graduate of Mount Assumption Institute in 1968. In 1970, he joined the U.S. Air Force, where he served honorably for two decades. He served in Vietnam for one tour of duty.

He is presently a New York State correction officer, stationed in Walkill. Francis was a member of the American Legion and he was involved in many Memorial Day parades. He loved woodworking and Mustangs.

Francis is survived by one son, Christopher Mark O'Connell of Chazy Lake; one daughter and son-in-law, Rebecca and Ronald J. Morrow II of Ellenburg Center; one brother, Mark O'Connell of Saranac; two grandchildren, Chasidy Marie O'Connell and Zachary Taylor Collado; several cousins; and many loving friends.

Calling hours will be Wednesday, April 19, 2000, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. from the Brown Funeral Home in Plattsburgh. A funeral service will be held at the convenience of the family.

Plattsburgh — Bertram Howard Brooks, 83, of Lake Forest Drive and formerly of New Hyde Park, died Sunday, April 16, 2000, at his home after a brief illness.

He was born in Allentown, Pa. on July 29, 1916, the son of David John and Sadie (Brenner) Brooks.

Bert graduated from Bryant High School in Queens. He served during World War II as a captain in the U.S. Army, stationed in the Philippines.

Bert was an avid bridge player and loved to write stories, poems and puzzles. He enjoyed coaching youth sports and was an early president of the Merillon Little League. He was active in the Lakeville Civic Association, AARP and a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6910 in Floral Park.

Bert worked for many years following the war for the Rupert Brewery in New York City until it closed. He finished his career as the public relations manager for Reliance Federal Savings and Loan Association of Garden City.

Mr. Brooks is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, William and Jane Brooks of Plattsburgh and David and Linda Brooks of Massapequa Park; four grandchildren, Nicolas Brooks, Jonathan Brooks, Lisa Brooks and Amy Brooks; and two nephews, Richard Brooks and Stephen Brooks.

He was predeceased by his wife of 56 years, the former Agnes Virginia Duffy, on Sept. 16, 1998 and a brother, Cecil Brooks.

Calling hours and funeral services will be handled by New Hyde Park Funeral Home, 506 Lakeville Road, New Hyde Park, NY 11040. Their phone number is 516-352-8989.

Local arrangements are with the Brown Funeral Home in Plattsburgh.

Donations in his memory may be made to the CVPH Foundation.

Lewis — Joanne Jones, 52, of Lewis, died at CVPH Medical Center on Saturday, April 15, 2000.

She was born in Elizabethtown on June 13, 1947, the daughter of James and Jennie (Denton) Lacey.

Joanne graduated from Willsboro Central School in 1965. She received a bachelor of science degree in behavioral science from Empire State and was a member of the Willsboro United Methodist Church. She worked for the Horace Nye Home in Elizabethtown for 11 years and the Willsboro ICF as a counselor for six years.

She is survived by one son, Albert Jones of Norwich; one sister, Judith Behan of Lewis; one brother and his wife, Bruce and Martha Lacey of Willsboro; three nieces and two nephews; and several aunts and uncles.

Calling hours will be held Thursday, April 20, 2000, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Huestis Funeral Home in Willsboro. Funeral services will be held on Friday, April 21, 2000, at 11:30 a.m. at the Lewis Methodist Church.

In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the SPCA Foundation.

PLATTSBURGH — Margaret B. Erno, 85, of Truman Avenue, died Monday, April 17, 2000, at her residence.

She was born in Standish on April 10, 1915, the daughter of Louis and Josephine (Bosjolie) Rollier.

Mrs. Erno was a member of St. Peter's Church. She worked at Don G. Orchards in Peru for several years. Mrs. Erno's greatest joy was to see her children grow and remain close to one another. She will be dearly missed.

She is survived by four daughters and one son-in-law, Nancy Caron of Plattsburgh, Sally and Donald Fuller of Morrisonville, Margaret M. Erno of Cossayuna and Mary Gregware of Beekmantown; one son and daughter-in-law, Donald and Veronica Erno of Beekmantown; three sisters, Arma Rollier of Schenectady, Marion Squires of Plattsburgh and Claire Rollier of Delaware; one brother, Clifford Rollier of Plattsburgh; ten grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by one brother, Paul Rollier, formerly of Lyon Mountain.

There will be no public calling hours. A private funeral service will be held at the convenience of the family. Burial will take place in the family plot in St. Peter's Cemetery.

Donations in her memory may be made to the Lion's Club.

Arrangements are with the R.W. Walker Funeral Home in Plattsburgh.

LAs Vegas, Nev. — Robert Brooks Carr, 47, of Las Vegas, Nev., died Feb. 22, 2000, at the University Medical Center in Las Vegas, Nev.

He was born in Dunellen, N.J. on June 6, 1952, the son of Robert E. and Margaret (Brooks) Carr.

Robert was a graduate of Dade Junior-Senior High School in Coral Gables, Fla. He was in the U.S. Air Force for four years and retired from the U.S. Navy with 20 years combined service.

Robert is survived by his daughter, Andrea Joy Carr of Smyrna, Ga.; his mother, Margaret Brooks Carr of Plattsburgh; a brother, Randy of Miami, Fla.; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.

He was predeceased by his father, Robert E. Carr and his wife, Susan Emmanuel Carr.

A Memorial Mass will be celebrated Wednesday, April 19, 2000, at 10 a.m. at St. John's Church in Plattsburgh.

Arrangements are with the Brown Funeral Home in Plattsburgh.

Frances E. Byington, 84, of North Lawrence, died Saturday evening, April 15, 2000, at the St. Regis Nursing Home in Massena.

She was born on July 21, 1914, in Constable, the daughter of Alexander and Mary (Bradore) Fleury.

Calling hours will be Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Wednesday from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Anderson Funeral Home in North Lawrence. Funeral services will follow at the funeral home on Wednesday, April 19, 2000, at 11 a.m., with Fr. Everett Denesia officiating. Burial will be in the St. Lawrence Cemetery at a later date.

Published 4/17/00

Blanche M. Brown

SCIOTA — Blanche M. Brown, 72, of Route 22 died Saturday, April 15, 2000, at the CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh. She was born in Newark, N.J., July 18, 1927, the daughter of Thomas and Genevieve (Pastore) Delano.

Blanche was a member of St. Louis de France Parish in Sciota.

Blanche is survived by two sons, John R. Brown Jr. of Sciota and Brooke W. Brown of Clearwater, Fla.; a daughter and son-in-law, Tracey and Scott LaBarge of Sciota; eight grandchildren, Tara Hemingway, Kristy LaBarge, Ashley LaBarge, Jennifer Brown, Ryan Brown, Anthony Brown, Ethan Brown and Paige Brown; a brother and sister-in-law, Thomas and Teresa Delano of Belleville, N. J.; and several nieces and nephews.

Blanche was predeceased by her husband of 52 years, John R. Brown, Jan. 18, 2000.

Calling hours will be Monday, April 17, 2000, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Brown Funeral Home in Altona.

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Tuesday at noon from St. Louis de France Church in Sciota. Burial will follow in St. Louis de France Cemetery in Sciota.

Her husband’s committal service will be held at the same time.

Donations in her memory may be made to the FitzPatrick Cancer Center at CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh.

LORENA M. TATRO, 78, of 70 Sawyer Ave., Malone, died Saturday, April 15, 2000, at Alice Hyde Medical Center. She was born in Chasm Falls May 21, 1921.

Calling hours will be today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Bruso-Desnoyers Funeral Home, Malone. Funeral services will be Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. at the Funeral Home. Burial will be in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Malone.

Donations may be made to Hospice of the North Country, Inc., Malone.

LOUIS D. TROMBLEY, 82, of 20 Broad St., Tupper Lake, died Friday, April 14, 2000, at home.

Funeral services will be today at 10 a.m. at St. Alphonsus Church, Tupper Lake. Burial will be in the parish cemetery in May.

Arrangements are with the Fortune-Keogh-Rennell Funeral Home, Tupper Lake.

YVON LAVOIE, 61, of Chateaugay, died Friday, April 14, 2000, at Fletcher Allen Health Care, Burlington, Vt. He was born in St. Matthew’s, Quebec, Canada, Jan. 3, 1939.

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

Funeral services will be Tuesday at 11 a.m. at St. Patrick’s Church with the Rev. Fay Ager officiating.

WINIFRED E. "WENDY" ALVANY, 85, formerly of Lake Placid, died Friday, April 7, 2000, at the Isabella Nursing Home in Manhattan. She was born in Lake Placid July 7, 1914.

A funeral Mass will be held at St. Agnes Church in Lake Placid in May at a date and time to be announced.

Arrangements are with the Clark Funeral Home, Lake Placid.

JOANNE JONES, 52, of Lewis died Saturday, April 15, 2000, at CVPH Medical Center, Plattsburgh. She was born in Elizabethtown June 13, 1947.

Arrangements are incomplete with the Heustis Funeral Home, Willsboro.

Published 4/16/00

Hubert C. Downs

Cadyville — Hubert C. Downs, 79, died Thursday, April 13, 2000, at his residence, surrounded by his loving wife and family.

He was born in Saranac on Oct. 17, 1920, the son of Hubert Charles and Dora Mae (Clancy) Downs.

He was a farmer for several years and drove a milk truck for the Dairyman's League in Peru. He later was employed at Saranac Central School, where he retired after 19 years of service. He was a member of St. James Church in Cadyville. He enjoyed camping, gardening, bird watching and spending time with his family.

He is survived by his wife, the former Ann Smith of Cadyville; four sons and three daughters-in-law, Gary and June Downs of Rexford, John and Norma Downs of Chazy, Bill Downs of Plattsburgh and Ray and Carol Downs of Whitehall; five daughters and four sons-in-law, Barbara and Frank LeClair of Cadyville, Peggy and Danny Guynup of Cadyville, Janice and Donny Wood of Schuyler Falls, Mary Lou Moore and Peter Duquette of Cadyville and Betty Jean and Bernie Bassett of Morrisonville; four brothers and three sisters-in-law, Dennis and Ruth Downs of Deltona, Fla., Dan and Marian Downs of Plattsburgh, James Downs of West Chazy and John and Mary Rita Downs of Plattsburgh; 17 grandchildren, Benjamin and Rebecca Downs, Kelley LeClair, Shawn, John and Laurie Downs, Danielle Downs, Nathan, Christopher and Elissa Guynup, Dennis and Darren Downs, Matthew and Lindsey Moore, Angel, Jessica and Adam Bassett; and many nieces and nephews.

His parents and a brother, Robert died earlier.

Calling hours will be held on Sunday 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. Monday from St. James Church in Cadyville. Burial will be in the parish cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of the North Country or a charity of one's choice.

Plattsburgh — Mr. James J. "Jim" Bird, 64, of Margaret Street, died Saturday, April 15, 2000, at the CVPH Medical Center.

He was born in Plattsburgh on June 17, 1935, the son of Dennis and Irma (Kenney) Bird.

Jim was a graduate of St. John's Academy and graduated from Plattsburgh State with a bachelors and masters degree in education. He worked at Bouyea Bakery for many years.

Jim is survived by three sons, Jeffrey Bird of South Burlington, Vt., Mark Bird of Deerfield Beach, Fla. and Erick Bird of Plattsburgh; his mother, Irma Bird of Plattsburgh; companion Joanne Zatonski of Plattsburgh; two sisters, Mary DeGroot and Carita Bird, both of Asheville, N.C.; a brother and a sister-in-law, Robert and Carolyn Bird of Cadyville; and several nieces and nephews.

Calling hours will be Monday from 2 to 3:45 p.m. at the Brown Funeral Home in Plattsburgh. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Monday at 4 p.m. at St. John's Church. Interment will be in St. Peter's Cemetery.

Friends wishing may make donations to the American Heart Association or the American Diabetes Association.

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