Published 8/26/00

Dannemora — Mr. Lucien W. Belair Sr., 89, of Emmons St. and formerly of Beekman Towers, died Thursday, Aug. 24, 2000, at the home of his daughter, Julia Girdich.

He was born in Montreal, Quebec on Sept. 8, 1910, the son of William and Vitaline (Duchesne) Belair.

Lucien retired from Rosebud Creamery. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 255 of Plattsburgh. Lucien was an active volunteer with the Council on the Arts of Clinton County, the Chamber of Commerce, Channel 57, Centennial Newspaper, the Senior Citizens Council and the Windy Towers Club. In 1993 he received the Wilfred Butler Volunteer of the Year Award. He was a member of St. Peter’s Church in Plattsburgh.

Lucien was predeceased by his wife, Rose Belair, on May 20, 1991.

He is survived by four sons and three daughters-in-law, Paul and Henrietta Belair of Keeseville, Lucien W. and Geraldine Belair Jr. of West Plattsburgh, Donald J. Belair of West Bangor and Peter G. and Theresa Belair of Morrisonville; a daughter and son-in-law, Julia and Roy Girdich of Dannemora; eight grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

Calling hours will be Sunday, Aug. 27, 2000, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Brown Funeral Home in Plattsburgh. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Monday at 1 p.m. at St. Peter’s Church. Interment will follow in St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Dannemora.

Friends wishing may make donations to the Senior Citizens Council of Clinton County, PO Box 2544, Plattsburgh, New York 12901.

Lewis — Kristi M. Mitchell, 2, of Denton Road, died on Thursday, Aug. 24, 2000, at the Elizabethtown Community Hospital.

She was born on Jan. 21, 1998, to Gerald and Christie (Nephew) Mitchell.

Besides her parents, she is survived by four brothers and two sisters-in-law, Jerry and Candy Mitchell Jr., Jamie and Chrissy Mitchell, Dustin Mitchell and Cody Mitchell, all of Lewis; her grandparents, Robert and Eleanor Reeves of Plattsburgh and Edward and Joyce Nephew of Lady Lake, Fla.; a great-grandmother, Helen Nephew of West Chazy; several aunts, uncles and cousins; two nieces and a nephew; and her godparents, Gary Hathaway Jr. and Rebecca Sandburg.

She was predeceased by two grandparents, Roland and Hazel Mitchell.

She was loved and will be missed by all who knew her. Funeral services will be held Saturday, Aug. 26, 2000, at 3 p.m. at W.M. Marvin’s Sons in Elizabethtown. Burial will follow at the Lewis Cemetery.

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

Dorothy E. Nahirniak, 64, of Rt. 122 in Constable, died early Friday morning, Aug. 25, 2000, at CVPH in Plattsburgh. She had been a patient there since Aug. 23, 2000.

Born in Philadelphia, Pa., April 12, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Eva Engleman Orsaugh.

Calling hours will be Monday 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 Tuesday at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Church in Malone, with Msgr. C. John McAvoy officiating. Burial will be in St. Francis of Assisi Cemetery in Constable.

Mary Styles Webler, 82, died at CVPH Skilled Nursing Home on Thursday Aug. 24, 2000.

She was born in Willsboro on Feb. 23, 1918, the daughter of James Edward and Exilda (Nolette) Marsha.

Following cremation, funeral services will be held privately for the family.

Huestis Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Published 8/25/00

Plattsburgh — Mary V. Becker, 72, formerly of Mobile, Ala., died Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2000, at Evergreen Valley Nursing Home.

She was born in Bay Minette, Ala., on Jan. 7, 1928, the daughter of Edmund and Bessie Sue (Mixon) Becker Sr.

Ms. Becker was a member of Our Lady of Victory Church in Plattsburgh. She was a riveter, building PT boats at Avondale Ship Yards in New Orleans, La., during World War II. Following World War II, she devoted herself to being a mother and homemaker. Ms. Becker did housekeeping for families in her area.

Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. James (Linda) Holmes of Mobile, Ala., Mary Ann Jarrell of Picayune, Miss., and Joanne Chapman and her partner Ruth Burke of Winooski, Vt.; one sister, Mrs. Theodore (Sue) Wesolowski of Schertz, Texas; five grandchildren, two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

A Mass of Christian burial will be held Friday at 11 a.m. at Our Lady of Victory Church. Burial will be in the Greater New Palestine Baptist Church Cemetery in Picayune, Miss.

Donations may be made to Vermont Freedom To Marry Action Committee, PO Box 1038, Middlebury, VT. 05753.

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

Elnora E. Blaise

Peru — Elnora E. Blaise, 76, of Reid Street, died Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2000, at the CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh.

She was born in Burlington, Vt., Aug. 17, 1924, the daughter of Frank and Goldie (Elwell) Lahue.

She married Oliver N. Blaise Sr. on Feb. 11, 1943, in Keeseville.

Elnora retired from the Imperial Mill in Plattsburgh in 1979, following many years of service.

She was a member of the St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Women’s Guild and the Keeseville Senior Citizens Club.

She enjoyed playing penny bingo, camping, walking and especially cooking.

Survivors include her husband, Oliver N. Blaise Sr. of Peru; one son and daughter-in-law, Oliver Jr. and Susan (Laundree) Blaise of Kirkwood; one daughter and son-in-law, Jill and Thomas Martisus of Peru; one sister and brother-in-law, Hazel and James Avalone of Keeseville; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Douglas and Cheri Lahue of Seattle, Wash., and Harry and Clara Lahue of Keeseville; three grandsons, Oliver N. Blaise III, Travis E. Blaise and Derek Martisus; and many nieces and nephews.

Calling hours will be held Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Hamilton Funeral Home in Keeseville. A funeral service will be held Saturday, Aug. 26, 2000, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Keeseville, with Rev. Stephen Gillespie, pastor, officiating. Burial will follow in the Evergreen Cemetery in Keeseville.

Donations in her memory may be made to St. Paul’s Episcopal Church building fund.

Ticonderoga — James J. Cooke, 75, of Callahan Drive, passed away Thursday, Aug. 24, 2000, at the Glens Falls Hospital.

Born in Rensselaer, Sept. 24, 1924, he was the son of the late James and Mary (Koveleskie) Cooke.

Mr. Cooke was a veteran of the U.S. Navy having served during World War II. After his discharge from the Navy, he moved to Ticonderoga with his first wife, the former Leona Aunchman. He was employed by the International Paper Company of Ticonderoga for many years, until his retirement in 1986.

Mr. Cooke was a communicant of St. Mary’s Catholic Church of Ticonderoga. He was a member of the American Legion Post 224 of Ticonderoga and International Paper Company’s Quarter Century Club. He enjoyed the outdoors, especially yard work, hunting and the beauty of the Adirondack Mountains.

He was predeceased by a son, James L. Cooke in September of 1989.

Survivors include one daughter, Kathy Ann Curtis and her husband, Reginald of Ticonderoga; nine grandchildren, six great-grandchildren; and a cousin, William Koveleskie of Valatie. He is also survived by his second wife, Elizabeth M. Cooke of Ticonderoga; and her son, David C. Williams of Perkasie, Pa; and several nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends may call Friday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Wilcox & Regan Funeral Home, 33 Algonkin St., Ticonderoga. A Catholic wake service will take place at 8 p.m. at the funeral home.

A funeral Mass will be celebrated Saturday at 11 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church of Ticonderoga. The Rev. William G. Muench, pastor, will officiate. The Rite of Committal will follow at the family plot of the Ironville Cemetery of Crown Point.

Lewis — Joseph B. Dulac, 69, of Pulsifer Road in Lewis, died at his home after a long illness, on Thursday, Aug. 24, 2000.

He was born in St. Benoit, PQ, Feb. 14, 1931, the son of Philip and MaryJane (LaChanse) Dulac.

Mr. Dulac is survived by his wife, Patricia (Pulsifer) Dulac; two daughters and their families, Mary Dulac-Peltier and Chuck Peltier and their children, Zacharia and Allicia and Lori and Brian Howard and their children, Sarah A., Joseph E., Brianne M. and Schuyler A. Howard; two daughters, Wendy and Sandy; and one son, Bill; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren of Toronto, Canada.

Following cremation, funeral services will be held privately for the family.

In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to Hospice, PO Box 195, Mineville, NY 12956.

The Huestis Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Published 8/24/00

Raymond E. McCasland

Saranac Lake — Raymond E. McCasland, age 94, of Bloomingdale Road in Saranac Lake, died Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2000, at the Adirondack Medical Center.

Born in Clintonville on Dec. 19, 1905, he was the son of Walter and Evelyn (Santo) McCasland.

He married Agnes Dorothy Gero on Aug. 10, 1933, at St. Bernard’s Church in Saranac Lake. She predeceased him on Aug. 4, 1999.

He was employed for several years at Branch and Callahan in Saranac Lake. In the early 1940’s, he went to work at Fred Gero’s Upholstery in Saranac Lake. From the late 1940’s to the late 1960’s, he owned and operated McCasland’s Upholstery .

He was past president of the Saranac Lake Fish and Game Club, where he was a member of the rifle team and had won several awards. For many years Mr. McCasland helped the Mothers Club in Saranac Lake build their float for the Winter Carnival Parade.

He was an avid hunter and fisherman. Mr. McCalsand taught the hunter safety course at the Saranac Lake Fish and Game Club for several years. He also taught upholstery class in Saranac Lake.

He is survived by two sons, Ronald E. McCasland of Saranac Lake and James R. McCasland of Sandy, Utah; two daughters, Carolyn T. LaDuke of Saranac Lake and Elaine M. Cahen of Greenwich; 15 grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by three brothers, Cleophas McCasland, Harold McCasland and Kenneth McCasland; and one sister, Dorothy McLaughlin.

Calling hours will be at the Fortune-Keough Funeral Home on Friday, Aug. 25, 2000, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A Bible vigil service will be held Friday evening at 8 p.m. at the funeral home. A Mass of Christian burial will take place at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2000, at St. Bernard’s Church in Saranac Lake. Burial will follow at St. Bernard’s Cemetery in Saranac Lake.

Friends wishing to remember Raymond E. McCasland may make memorial contributions to St. Bernard’s School in care of the Fortune-Keough Funeral Home.

Pearl A. Willette

Mooers — Pearl A. Willette, 91, died Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2000, at the CVPH Medical Center.

She was born in Mooers on April 6, 1909, the daughter of Zethia and Parmelia (Boulerice) Lucia.

She was a foster mother for many years and cared for over 40 children. She was a member of St. Joseph’s Church in Mooers.

She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Theodore and Barbara Willette Jr. of Mooers; several foster children including two foster daughters, Shirley Fessette of Plattsburgh and Janet Gauthier of Peru; a foster son, Donald Liberty of Plattsburgh; a granddaughter, Pam Tetreault of Mooers; a great-grandson, Kyle Tetreault; and several nieces and nephews.

She is predeceased by her husband, Theodore R. Willette, who died in 1980; four sisters, Ruth Duprey, Mary Monette, Delia Morgan and Letta Lucia; and three brothers, Wilmer, Edward and Leo Lucia.

Calling hours will be held on Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the E.F. Drown Funeral Service in Mooers. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday from St Joseph’s Church in Mooers. Burial will follow in the parish cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to the Mooers Rescue Squad.

Lester A. Boutwell, 95, formerly of 93 Broadway in Saranac Lake, died Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2000, at Mercy Healthcare Center in Tupper Lake.

He was born March 9, 1905, in Edmeston.

Calling hours will be held Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Fortune-Keough Rennell Funeral Home in Tupper Lake. The funeral service will follow at 8 p.m., with Patricia Francisco officiating. Burial will be in Union Cemetery in Vermontville.

Gary C. Rowe, 57, of 51 Willow Street in Malone, died Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2000, at CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh. He had been a patient there since Aug. 16, 2000.

Born in Philadelphia on Dec. 24, 1942, he was the son of the late Mark and Mable Doane Rowe.

Calling hours will be Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Bruso-Desnoyers Funeral Home in Malone. A funeral service will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Malone, with the Rev. Thomas Gwinn officiating. Burial will be in Notre Dame Cemetery in Malone.

May Kerr, of Mooers, passed away on Aug. 9, 2000, at her daughter’s home in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

She was born on May 10, 1930.

A memorial service will be held at the Mooers United Methodist Church on Sunday, Sept. 17, 2000, at 1:30 p.m. A time of fellowship will follow the service.

Mary V. Becker, 72, of Plattsburgh and formerly of Mobile, Ala., died Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2000, at Evergreen Valley Nursing Home.

She was born in Bay Minette, Ala., on Jan. 7, 1928, the daughter of Edmund and Bessie Sue (Mixon) Becker Sr.

A Mass of Christian burial will be held Friday at 11 a.m. at Our Lady of Victory Church. Burial will be in the Greater New Palestine Baptist Church Cemetery in Picayune, Miss.

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

Published 8/23/00

David C. Porter

Keeseville — David C. Porter, 60, of the Thompson Road in Keeseville, died Aug. 20, 2000, at his home.

He was born in Plattsburgh on Feb. 2, 1940, the son of Harold and Elsie (McDougal) Porter.

David served in the U.S. Navy.

He was a precision tool and die master having worked for several years at Hydro Molding Inc. in Plattsburgh and was presently employed with Northern Precision Molding Inc. in Plattsburgh.

He was an avid hunter and fisherman and was a past member of the esteemed Bear Paw Country Club.

Survivors include three daughters, Hillary Porter of Glens Falls, Tammy Wilken of Long Island and Sheila King, also of Long Island; five grandchildren, Clifton, Marquelle, Nicholas, Amanda and Monique; his mother, Elsie Porter of Meadowbrook Healthcare in Plattsburgh; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Linda and Bill Ptaszynski of Keeseville and Nancy and Robert Armstrong of Peru; and several nieces and nephews.

Services will be private and at the convenience of the family.

Donations in his memory may be made to the National Rifle Association.

Arrangements are with the Hamilton Funeral Home in Keeseville.

Fred J. Butler

Mesa, Ariz. — Mr. Fred J. Butler passed away on Aug. 15, 2000, in Mesa, Ariz.

He was employed by the Department of Corrections in Dannemora for 40 years. He also operated a radio repair shop and held elected office.

Fred was preceded in death by Vivian Davies Butler, his beloved wife and partner of 62 years. He is survived by his son, John.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 25, 2000, in All Saints Catholic Church, 1534 N. Recker, Mesa, Ariz., with interment to follow at Mountain View Memorial Gardens, 7900 E. Main, Mesa, Ariz.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to a charity of your choice.

Helen "Ella" M. Sayah

Altona — Mrs. Helen "Ella" M. Sayah, 97, of the Clinton County Nursing Home and formerly of Altona, died Monday, Aug. 21, 2000, at the nursing home.

She was born in Willsboro on July 23, 1903, the daughter of John and Mary Ann (Carver) Murphy.

She married Irving Sayah, Nov. 26, 1931, at St. Joseph’s Church in West Chazy. Her family, church and love of the outdoors were most important to her.

She was a member of Holy Angels Church in Altona. She was also a member of Rockside Senior Citizens.

Ella is survived by three sons and three daughters-in-law, Irving and Geraldine Sayah of Lyon Mountain, Gerald and Jane Sayah of Altona and Donald Sayah and Shirley Mock of Altona; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Doris and Bill Fagan of Plattsburgh, Sr. Elizabeth Sayah of Plattsburgh and Evelyn and Ronald Ryan of Ellenburg Depot. She is survived by ten grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her husband, Irving Sayah. Four sisters, Anna Parker, Mae Duquette, Elizabeth Shambo and Gertrude Provost also died earlier.

Calling hours will be Wednesday, Aug. 23, 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 Thursday, Aug. 24, 2000, at 11 a.m. from Holy Angels Church in Altona. Burial will follow in the parish cemetery.

Donations in her memory may be made to Hospice of the North Country.

Rudolph P. Ashline

Chazy — Rudolph P. Ashline, 71, of Chazy, died Monday, Aug. 21, 2000, at the CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh.

He was born in Champlain on Aug. 4, 1929, the son of Floyd and Irene (Barrier) Ashline.

Rudolph was a dairy farmer and, in his retirement, he was employed as a greenskeeper at North Country Golf Course in Rouses Point. He was also a member of St. Mary’s Church in Champlain.

Rudolph is survived by his wife of 48 years, the former Gloria P. Duquette; three brothers, Lionel and Betty Ashline of Keeseville, Jerry and Isabel Ashline of Mooers Forks and Richard and Marie Ashline of Chazy; and several nieces and nephews.

Calling hours will be Wednesday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Brown Funeral Home in Plattsburgh. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Thursday morning at 11 a.m. at St. Peter’s Church in Plattsburgh. Burial will follow in St. Peter’s Cemetery in Plattsburgh.

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

Neal E. Rossner

Pottersville — Neal E. Rossner, 70, died Monday, Aug. 21, 2000, at Adirondack Tri-County Health Care Center in North Creek, after a long illness.

Born Nov. 8, 1929, in Albany, he was the son of the late James and Florence (Hover) Rossner.

Mr. Rossner was a self-employed mechanic and he and his wife owned R-3 Way Truck Service Inc. in Pottersville. He was Tec Sergeant during the Korean War.

He enjoyed fishing and being around friends. He will be remembered as a devoted husband, father and grandfather.

Survivors include his wife of 40 years, Rosemary Tibbetts Rossner, whom he married July 23, 1950; one son, Cal Neal Rossner and his wife Nancy of Wyoming; three daughters, Deborah Pulsifer and her husband James of Lewis, Edythe Monroe and her husband John of North River and Darlene Stowell and her husband Michael of Schroon Lake; one sister, June DeMarco of Prospect Heights; and five grandchildren.

Memorial services will be 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2000, at Barton-McDermott Funeral Home at 9 Pine Street in Chestertown. Interment will be private.

Memorials may be made to the Fisher House, c/o Stratton VA Medical Center, 113 Holland Ave., Albany, NY 12208. Make checks payable to "Vetcare".

Marion G. Seymour

Malone — Marion G. Seymour, 88, of 25 Third Street in Malone, died Tuesday morning, Aug. 22, 2000, at her home, while under the loving care of her family and Hospice of the North Country.

Born in Churubusco on Feb. 3, 1912, she was the daughter of the late Mark Cornelius and Gertrude Sweeney O’Meara,

She graduated from Chateaugay Central School in 1931 and from Plattsburgh State University in 1938. She received her masters degree from Plattsburgh State University in 1969.

On Dec. 25, 1941, she was united in marriage to Edmund Austin Seymour at St. Joseph’s Church in Croton Falls, by the late Rev. Henry Breen. Her husband predeceased her on March 16, 1974.

She was a member of the New York State Retired Teachers Association. She was a past member of the Malone Lodge of Elks 1303 Ladies Auxiliary and the Malone Catholic Daughters.

Mrs. Seymour taught school in Ellenburg, Mooers Forks, Somers School in Lincolndale, Malone Central Schools and BOCES in Malone. She retired in 1974.

Survivors include one daughter, Kathleen Babson of Hudson Falls; seven sons and daughters-in-law, Thomas and Sharon Seymour of Saranac Lake, Raymond and Linda Seymour of Clifton Park, Robert and Sarah Seymour of Rouses Point, Donald and M. Gayle Seymour of Malone, Paul and Linda Seymour of Champlain, Neil and Mary Kathryn Seymour of Malone and David and Sally Seymour of Colton; one sister and brother-in-law, Rose and Thaddeus Kowalski of Colonie; 29 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

Besides her parents and her husband, she was predeceased by a son-in-law, Dallas Joseph Babson; two brothers, Arthur and Robert O’Meara; and one sister, Loretta Monette.

Calling hours will be Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Notre Dame Church in Malone. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Friday at 10 a.m. at Notre Dame Church. Burial will be in the Immaculate Heart of Mary Cemetery in Churubusco.

Donations may be made in her memory to Hospice of the North Country, Inc. or Masses for the repose of her soul.

Arrangements are through the Bruso-Desnoyers Funeral Service in Malone.

Alice C. Dixson, 83, of 5 Church Street in Madrid, died Sunday, Aug. 20, 2000, at the Spicer Adult Home.

She was born Oct. 20, 1916, in Canton, the daughter of James and Mary Condlin.

Calling hours were held Tuesday at the Phillips Memorial Home in Madrid. A wake and services by both the Altar Rosary Society and the American Legion were held Tuesday evening at the funeral home. A Mass of Christian burial will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. at St. John’s the Baptist Church, with the Rev. Stephen Gratto as principle celebrant and Rev. Richard Demers and Rev. Steven Murray as concelebrants of the Mass. Burial will be in the parish cemetery.

Published 8/22/00

Hilda F. Goddeau

Plattsburgh — Hilda F. Goddeau, 78, of Truman Avenue, and formerly of Cadyville, died Sunday, Aug. 20, 2000, at CVPH Medical Center.

She was born in Cadyville on June 13, 1922, the daughter of Arthur G. and Florence E. (Darrah) Favero Sr.

She married Robert L. Goddeau on Oct. 25, 1951. He predeceased her.

Mrs. Goddeau retired from the Marriott Corporation of Plattsburgh State University.

She was a 40-year member of Girl Scouts of the North Country. She was past president of the Fountain Brothers Post 1619, American Legion Auxiliary, a past president of the Clinton County American Legion Auxiliary and past Chapeau of 8 and 40 (395 Salon). She was also a past member of Senior Citizens Council (North End), past president of Windy Towers Club, a member of the VFW Auxiliary Post 125 and the Cadyville Civic Association.

Survivors include one son, Lloyd T. Favaro of Cadyville; two daughters and sons-in-law, Sandra and Lionel Drollette of Morrisonville and Candace and William Noel of Saranac; two sisters and one brother-in-law, Edith O'Connell of Cadyville and June and Carlton Sears of Cadyville; three grandchildren, Scott and Sabrina Noel of Saranac and Dr. Christina (Drollette) LaBella and her husband Dr. John LaBella of Wexford, Pa.; two great-grandchildren, Dominic and Maria LaBella of Wexford, Pa; one aunt, Alice Favaro of Plattsburgh; and several nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by one brother, Arthur D. Favaro Jr. in 1976 and three sisters, Katherine James in 1987, Gladys Goddeau in 1990 and Rachel Darrah in 1992.

Calling hours will be held Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the R. W. Walker Funeral Home in Plattsburgh. The VFW Auxiliary Post 125 and the Fountain Brothers Auxiliary Post 1619 will meet at the funeral home at 7:30 p.m. for services. A funeral service will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the Methodist Church in Cadyville. Burial will follow in the Cadyville Protestant Cemetery.

Donations in her memory may be made to the Girl Scouts of the North Country, Adirondack Council of Boy Scouts of America, or a charity of choice.

Arthur D. Leduc

Cadyville — Arthur D. Leduc, 79, died Sunday, Aug. 20, 2000, at the CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh.

He was born in Huntington, Quebec, on March 3, 1921, the son of Damase and Elizabeth (Gauthier) Leduc.

He was employed at Rosebud Creamery in Plattsburgh for many years and was a member of St. James Church in Cadyville.

He is survived by his wife, the former Loretta Taillefer; three sons and daughters-in-law, Raymond and Barbara Leduc of Saranac, Gilles and Claudette Leduc of Cadyville and Paul and Melisia Leduc of West Chazy; three daughters and sons-in-law, Joanne and Michael Castonguay of Massena, Sylvia and Gary Duquette of Cadyville and Annette and Kelly LaBombard of Beekmantown; a brother, Ernest Leduc of Huntington, Quebec; 14 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

Two daughters, Suzanne Leduc and Monica Collins, died before him.

Visiting hours will be held on Wednesday, 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 11 a.m. Thursday from St. James Church in Cadyville. Burial will follow in the parish cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to the Fitzpatrick Cancer Center.

Beverly M. Willette

Champlain — Beverly M. Willette, 64, of Perrys Mills Road in Champlain, died Sunday, Aug. 20, 2000, at the CVPH Medical Center.

She was born in Mooers on May 17, 1936, the daughter of Jesse and Alice (LaBier) Boulerice.

Mrs. Willette was a graduate of the Mooers Central School Class of 1954. She enjoyed gardening, loved shopping and also enjoyed her grandchildren and great-grandchild.

Beverly is survived by her husband of 45 years, Roderick (Bud) Willette. They were married in Champlain on Jan. 6, 1955.

She is also survived by four sons and their wives, Robert and his wife Nanette of Manhattan, Kan., Jeffrey and his wife Becky of Gulf Port, Miss., Michael and his wife Marilyn of Mooers and Brian and his wife Heather of Starkville, Miss.; two daughters and their husbands, Louise Spring and her husband Mark of Champlain and Brenda Munnick and her husband Michael of Rouses Point; two brothers, Donald Boulerice of Poughkeepsie and Bernard Boulerice and his wife Eleanor of Sayre, Pa.; five sisters, Elizabeth Ashline and her husband Frank of Mooers, Catherine Tatro of Pensacola, Fla., Dianne Juneau and her husband Richard of Plattsburgh, June Juneau and her husband Roland of Champlain and Linda Kelley and her husband Carlton of Morrisonville; 12 grandchildren, Robert Jason Willette, Eric Willette, Christopher Willette, Justin Spring, Tonya Willette, Nicholas Munnik, Joshua Willette, Chelsey Munnik, Andrey Spring, Tyler Willette, Michael Willette and Haley Willette; one great-grandchild, Chelsea Willette; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Two sisters and one brother died earlier.

Friends may call at the Clark Funeral Home in Champlain on Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A funeral Mass will be offered Thursday morning at 10 a.m. at St. Mary's Church in Champlain. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery.

Veronica Beatrice (Phaneuf) Connelly

Rouses Point — Veronica Beatrice (Phaneuf) Connelly, 52, of Church Street, Rouses Point, passed away Aug, 20, 2000, after a courageous battle with lung cancer.

Mrs. Connelly was born in Champlain on Feb. 24, 1948, the daughter of Kenneth and Beatrice (Gamache) Phaneuf.

She was employed by Wyeth-Ayerst Labs, Inc. for 33 years prior to her illness.

She is survived by her husband of 34 years, Francis (Jerry) Connelly and a son, Shawn Patrick. She is also survived by her father, Kenneth and her brother Clifton and his wife Tina. Other survivers include brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Andy and Shirley Juneau, Walter and Therese Connelly, Arnold and Marlene Beal, Norman and Kathleen Bechard, William Connelly, Michael and LouAnn Connelly, Linda Connelly, Daniel and Gail Carey and former sisters-in-law, Joan Connelly and Donna Mae Connelly; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.

Vicki, as her friends knew her, was predeceased by her mother, Beatrice Phaneuf; a brother, Roy Phaneuf; a sister-in-law, Mary Juneau; a brother-in-law, Greg Connelly; and a niece, Wendy Phaneuf.

Due to her wishes, there will be no calling hours. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 23rd, at 11 a.m. in St. Mary's Church in Champlain. Interment will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery. A reception immediately following the interment will be in Rouses Point at the K of C Hall.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Fitzpatrick Cancer Center in Plattsburgh.

The Clark Funeral Home in Champlain is in charge of arrangements.

Patricia C. Burdo

Plattsburgh — Patricia C. Burdo, 67, of Morrisonville, passed away Monday, Aug. 21, 2000, at the CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh.

She was born in Plattsburgh on April 25, 1933, the daughter of the late Charles J. and Lena (Pellerin) Chamberlain.

Patricia was a member of St. James Minor Church in Cadyville. Her past employers were Saranac Central School and Surgical Associates of Plattsburgh. Patricia was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother.

Patricia is survived by her husband of 46 years, Robert C. Burdo of Morrisonville; three sons and a daughter-in-law, Glenn and Jamie Burdo of West Chazy, Charles Burdo of Littleton, Colo., and Neil Burdo of Morrisonville; three daughters and sons-in-law, Brenda and Brad Smith of Keeseville, Mary and Randy Pray of Keeseville and Darlene and Robert Egan of Plattsburgh; two sisters, Marion Lucas of Syracuse and Agnes Drury of Gillette, Wyo.; 14 grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her brother, Charles "Sonny" Chamberlain of Wingdale.

Private calling hours will be at the convenience of the family. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2000, at 10 a.m. from St. James Minor Church in Cadyville. Burial will follow in St. Alexander's Cemetery in Morrisonville. A reception will follow at St. James Minor Parish Hall in Cadyville.

Donations can be made in her memory to the Fitzpatrick Cancer Center in Plattsburgh.

Arrangements are with Brown Funeral Home in Plattsburgh.

Ella Sayah, 97, of the Clinton County Nursing Home and formerly of Altona, died Monday, Aug. 21, 2000, at the Clinton County Nursing Home.

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

Douglas W. Campbell, 72, of Tupper Lake, died Sunday, Aug. 20, 2000, at his home.

He was born in Tupper Lake on Aug. 17, 1928, the son of Joseph and Louclla (Joycl) Campbell.

Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 22, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Richer Funeral Home in Tupper Lake. A funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 23, at 9 a.m. at St. Alphonsus Church in Tupper Lake. Burial will follow in St. Alphonsus Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made in his name to Holy Ghost Academy.

Published 8/21/00

WALLINGFORD, Conn. — Merle H. Blair, age 63, husband of Sally (Reed) Blair, died Friday morning, August 18, 2000 at the John Dempsey Health Center in Farmington, CT.

He was born October 10, 1936, in Peru, N.Y., the son of Myrtle (Hoyt) Blair and the late Arthur Blair.

He graduated from Saranac Central School in Saranac, N.Y. He was a U.S. Army Veteran. He was employed at Pratt & Whitney in North Haven, Conn., for 34 years as a machine specialist, retiring in December of 1999.

He is survived by his wife, Sally Blair of Wallingford, Conn.; his mother, Myrtle Blair of Saranac; two sons, Scott & Brian Blair; one daughter and her husband, Lynn & John Horobin, all of Wallingford; five brothers, Robert Blair and his wife, Patricia; Larry Blair, Richard Blair and his wife Leata, all of Morrisonville; Chester Blair and his wife Alberta, of Georgia, Vt.; and Fred Blair and his wife Monica of Saranac; 3 sisters and their husbands, Shirley & Gerry Marshal of Morrisonville; Elsie & Leslie Lester of Saranac, N.Y.; and Byrle & Donald Gonyea of Hudson Falls, N.Y.; a sister in law, Jean Blair of Morrisonville; and several nieces and nephews. Besides his father, he was predeceased by three brothers, Raymond, Leon and Gerald Blair.

Visiting hours will be held one hour prior to the funeral, scheduled for this morning at 11 a.m. at the Spears Funeral Home on Dickinson Ave. in Enosburg Falls, Vt. Interment will follow in the Sheldon Village Cemetery. For those who wish, contributions in his memory may be made to The Connecticut Hospice, Inc., Farmington Office, Suite 229, Farmington, Conn., 06032.

Published 08/20/00

Kathryn T. Rondeau, 82, of 70 Sawyer Avenue in Malone, died Saturday, Aug. 19, 2000, at the Alice Hyde Medical Center.

Born Feb. 6, 1918, in Providence, R.I., she was the daughter of John and Mary Buckley Sullivan.

Calling hours will be Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2000, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. in the St. Mary-Murphy Funeral Home chapel. The Notre Dame Altar and Rosary Society and Catholic Daughters of America will meet in a body for a vigil service at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2000, at 10 a.m. in Notre Dame Church, with Rev. Scott Seymour officiating. Burial will be in Notre Dame Cemetery.

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