Published 09/16/00

Smithfield, N.C. — Vincent Joseph McKenna, 85, of Smithfield, N.C., passed away at Sunbridge Care in Mount Olive, N.C., on Aug. 28, 2000.

He was born in Brooklyn on Aug. 8, 1915, the son of the late Thomas J. and Sara (Holland) McKenna.

He was a resident of Clinton County most of his life. He had worked at Powblade for several years and Shelton's Service, both in Plattsburgh. He moved to North Carolina about five years ago.

Survivors include four sons and two daughters-in-law, Vincent W. McKenna of North Carolina, Patrick McKenna of Peru, Dale and Patty McKenna of Goldsboro, N.C., and Calvin (Michael) and Judy McKenna of Peru; two daughters and two sons-in-law, Jerry and Judy Austin of Princeton, N.C., and Gerard and Mary Reyell of Morrisonville; 19 grandchildren; 41 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-granddaughter.

A daughter and two sons died earlier.

The wake was held Aug. 31, 2000, at Parrish Funeral Home in Princeton, N.C., with a burial service following at Baker's Chapel. Rev. Joe Baker officiated. Pallbearers were two sons, Patrick McKenna and Dale McKenna and two grandsons, Thomas Reyell and Benjamin Reyell.

Port Henry — Nellie A. Cowin, 91, of the Westport Road in Port Henry, died Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2000, at the Moses Ludington Hospital in Ticonderoga.

Mrs Cowin was born on July 10, 1909, at Brandon, Vt., the daughter of William A. and Lillian S. Brown.

She is survived by two sons and a daughter-in-law, Ralph and Janet Cowin of Chever and Wallace (Robert) Cowin of Chever; four daughters and a son-in-law, Edna Rogers of Port Henry, Lillian Humiston of Fulton, Athleen (Cathy) Hamm of Syracuse and Syliva and William Munson of Crown Point; 29 grandchildren; several great- and great-great-grandchildren; her godson, Jaylee Munson of Hudson; and several nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her husband, Roland Cowin, in 1947; and her sons, Roland G. Cowin in 1964 and Rodney Cowin in 1973.

Calling hours were Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Harland Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. at the funeral home, with the Rev. Alice Hobbs officiating. Burial will follow in the Union Cemetery in Port Henry.

Memorial donations may be made to the Town of Moriah Ambulance Squad.

Castleton — David M. Sanger, 71, of Crescent Drive, died Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2000, at St. Peter's Hospital after a brief illness.

He was born in Ingraham and had lived in Castleton for over 30 years. He had worked for over 30 years at the New York Farm Bureau in Glenmont, retiring in the late 1980’s. He was a former fire commissioner at the South Schodack Fire Company.

He is survived by his wife, Margaret Rasmussen Sanger; three sons, George Sanger of Valatie, Martin Sanger of Nassau and Timothy Sanger of Remsen; two daughters, Nancy Capuano of Chester, Va., and Lois Michalek of Howes Caves; one brother, Phillip Sanger of West Chazy; 16 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

He was predeceased by a son, John R. Sanger and a brother, Benjamin Sanger.

A memorial service will be held Sunday, Sept. 17, 2000, at 2 p.m. at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 1583 Carney Road in Castleton.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Castleton Ambulance Fund, 1700 Brookviev Rd., Castleton, NY 12033.

Mark D. Carlin, 40, of Scott Drive in Malone, died Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2000, at the Alice Hyde Medical Center in Malone.

He was born in Plattsburgh on April 2, 1960, the son of the late Bernard and Gail (Tyler) Carlin.

Calling hours will be Monday from 9 to 10:45 a.m. at the Bruso-Desnoyers Funeral Home in Malone. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. at Notre Dame Church in Malone, with the Rev. Scott Seymour officiating. Burial will be in the Pine Ridge Cemetery in Saranac Lake.

Donations may be made in his memory to the Huntington's Disease Foundation of America, 158 West 29th St., 7th Floor, New York, NY 10001.

Harold J. Johnson, 77, of the Whippleville Road in Malone and a winter resident of Titusville, Fla., formerly of Fort Covington, died Friday, Sept. 15, 2000, at the Alice Hyde Medical Center in Malone.

He was born in Chasm Falls on Oct. 18, 1922, the son of the late William and Madge (Thomas) Johnson.

There are no calling hours. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Monday at 11 a.m. at St. Mary's Church in Fort Covington, with the Rev. Martin Farrell officiating. Burial will be in the old St. Mary's Cemetery in Fort Covington.

Donations may be made in his memory to either the Franklin County Chapter of the American Cancer Society or to the American Heart Association.

The Cappiello-McKenzie and Cosgrove Funeral Home in Fort Covington is in charge of arrangements.

Eugene D. Brewster Sr., 71, of River Street in Lake Placid, died Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2000, at the Adirondack Medical Center in Saranac Lake.

He was born in Whallonsburg on Sept. 27, 1926, the son of Franklin and Elizabeth (Belmore) Brewster.

There will be no calling hours. A Memorial Mass will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 19th, at 11 a.m. at the St. Agnes Church in Lake Placid. This will be combined with a Memorial Mass for his daughter, Joann. Rev. Michael Gaffney, pastor, will officiate.

In lieu of flowers, Mass donations will be appreciated.

The Clark Funeral Home in Lake Placid is in charge of arrangements.

Martina W. Luck, 95, formerly of Old Barn Road in Lake Placid, died Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2000, at the Uihlein Mercy Center.

She was born in Leinach, Germany, on March 12, 1905, the daughter of Franz and Maria Weisenberger.

There are no calling hours. Services and burial will be at the convenience of the family.

The Clark Funeral Home in Lake Placid is in charge of arrangements.

Curtis N. Benham, 83, of the Days Mills Road in Hopkinton, died Thursday, Sept. 14, 2000, at the Canton Potsdam Hospital.

He was born in Hopkinton on Jan. 29, 1917, the son of Napoleon Benham and Agnes Fisk.

Funeral services will be on Sunday, Sept. 17, 2000, at the Nicolville United Methodist Church at 3 p.m. with the Rev. Roger Waldron officiating. The church will be open from 1:30 to 3 p.m. for calling hours. Burial will be in the Mound Hill Cemetery at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Nicholville United Methodist Church in his name.

The Anderson Funeral Home in North Lawrence is in charge of arrangements.

Published 09/15/00

Alfred, Maine — Brother Paul Bolduc, a Brother of Christian Instruction and former teacher and bursar at Mount Assumption High School, died suddenly on Sunday, Sept. 10, 2000, at the Brothers' motherhouse in Alfred, Maine. He was 72.

Brother joined the Brothers in 1958 and began teaching at the Brothers' school in Detroit, Mich. In 1970, he was transferred to Mount Assumption and taught math. After a short stay, he taught at Denis Hall Junior High in Alfred and helped in the orchards on the Brothers' property. He returned to Mount Assumption in 1986, to serve as bursar for the next five years.

In 1990, Brother was afforded an opportunity to travel to Europe and attend a religious renewal session at the world headquarters of the Brothers. He completed his travels three years later after serving as a missionary in the Brothers' Haitian communities.

Since 1993, he has been actively retired at the community retirement house in Alfred.

Brother is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Gertrude Levasseur of Biddeford Maine and Mrs. Pauline Porter of Wilmington, Del.; and a cousin, Mr. Marc Bolduc of Biddeford, Maine.

The funeral was on Thursday, Sept. 14th, at the Brothers' chapel in Alfred, with burial in the Brothers' cemetery.

PLATTSBURGH — Katherine Stafford Miller, 76, of Stafford Drive, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2000, at the Meadowbrook Healthcare Facility.

Mrs. Miller was born in Plattsburgh on Dec. 15, 1923, the daughter of Elmer and Cora (Stratton) Stafford. She married Ralph W. Miller on Feb. 22, 1946. He passed away on Sept. 25, 1995.

Kay graduated from Plattsburgh High School and received bachelors’ and masters’ degrees in education from Plattsburgh State. She was a Home Economics teacher for 35 years, mostly at Saranac High School, retiring in 1980. She was a member of the Plattsburgh United Methodist Church and actively involved in the United Methodist Women. She also served on the administrative board and the staff-parish relations committee.

She is survived by a son, daughter-in-law and granddaughter, Andrew S. Miller, Theresa LaPoint-Miller and Elizabeth LaPoint of Clifton Park; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Jane and Frank Hamilton of Lake Worth, Fla., and Ruth and Clifford Bates of Peru; and many other cherished relatives.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2000, at 1 p.m. in the Plattsburgh United Methodist Church, followed by a reception in the church social hall where the family may be greeted.

Donations may be made in her memory to the United Methodist Church Memorial Fund, 127 Beekman Street, Plattsburgh, NY 12901.

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

Port Henry — Nellie A. Cowin, 91, of the Westport Road in Port Henry, died Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2000, at the Moses Ludington Hospital in Ticonderoga.

Mrs Cowin was born on July 10, 1909, at Brandon, Vt., the daughter of William A. and Lillian S. Brown.

She is survived by two sons and a daughter-in-law, Ralph and Janet Cowin of Chever and Wallace (Robert) Cowin of Chever; four daughters and a son-in-law, Edna Rogers of Port Henry, Lillian Humiston of Fulton, Athleen (Cathy) Hamm of Syracuse and Syliva and William Munson of Crown Point; 29 grandchildren; several great- and great-great-grandchildren; her godson, Jaylee Munson of Hudson; and several nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her husband, Roland Cowin, in 1947; and her sons, Roland G. Cowin in 1964 and Rodney Cowin in 1973.

Calling hours will be Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Harland Funeral Home with the Rev. Alice Hobbs officiating. Burial will follow in the Union Cemetery in Port Henry.

Memorial donations may be made to the Town of Moriah Ambulance Squad.

Castleton — David M. Sanger, 71, of Crescent Drive, died Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2000, at St. Peter's Hospital after a brief illness.

He was born in Ingraham and had lived in Castleton for over 30 years. He had worked for over 30 years at the New York Farm Bureau in Glenmont, retiring in the late 1980’s. He was a former fire commissioner at the South Schodack Fire Company.

He is survived by his wife, Margaret Rasmussen Sanger; three sons, George Sanger of Valatie, Martin Sanger of Nassau and Timothy Sanger of Remsen; two daughters, Nancy Capuano of Chester, Va., and Lois Michalek of Howes Caves; one brother, Phillip Sanger of West Chazy; 16 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

He was predeceased by a son, John R. Sanger and a brother, Benjamin Sanger.

A memorial service will be held Sunday, Sept. 17, 2000, at 2 p.m. at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 1583 Carney Road in Castleton.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Castleton Ambulance Fund, 1700 Brookviev Rd., Castleton, NY 12033.

DeLand, Fla. — Elsie M. Frechette, 85, of Evergreen Terrance, DeLand, Fla., died on Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2000.

She was born in Georgia and was a former resident of Plattsburgh.

She was a member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church in DeLand, where she made her home since 1979.

She is survived by two sons, John Frechette Jr. and Robert Frechette, both of Plattsburgh; a daughter, Joan-Anne Adams of Burlington, Vt.; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

Her husband, John E. Frechette Sr., died in March of 1997.

A memorial service will be held at St. Peter’s Church in DeLand, Fla. at a later date.

Arrangements are with the Landford Funeral Home in DeLand, Fla.

Norway, Maine — Sharon L. (Gallant) Bennett, 65, a summer resident of Newry, Maine, died Wednesday morning at Stephens Memorial Hospital in Norway.

Mrs. Bennett was born in Johnson, Vt., on June 17, 1935, the daughter of Durward and Ruby (Bennett) Gallant.

She attended Johnson schools, but graduated from Plattsburgh High School. A professional archeologist specializing in the Myan cultures of Central America and Mexico, Mrs. Bennett received an associates of arts degree in recreational science, her B.S. degree in behavioral sciences and her masters from Plattsburgh State.

During her professional career, she was associated with several universities, the National Geographic Society and was most recently collaborating with a professor from England on Myan questions, along with Toronto University.

On Dec. 19, 1953, she married Elden Bennett, of Newry, Maine, and they established their home in Plattsburgh, which they maintained from the 1950's to the 1980's, at which time they traveled extensively with their fifth-wheeler. They had just recently returned from Alaska to their summer home in Newry, Maine.

Winters found her in Texas, where she enjoyed bird-watching, and sharing her interest with others. Mrs. Bennett participated in every "bird count" that she could. She also developed an interest in genealogy, tracing both her husband’s and her own family trees, following the Bennett's back to the royalty of England. She served on several committees for the town of Newry, and had just completed mapping all the cemetery interments in that town.

Besides her husband of 47 years, she is survived by a daughter, Kitty Letts, of Plattsburgh; a son, Gordon W. Bennett of Albany; three grandchildren, Jason, Amanda and John Letts, all of Plattsburgh; as well as many nieces and nephews.

Graveside funeral services will be held at the Head of Tide Cemetery in Newry on Saturday, Sept. 16th, at 2 p.m.

Arrangements by the Greenleaf Funeral Home, Vernon Street, Bethel, Maine.

Published 09/14/00

Jerolyn Eleanor Murray Durant

Cumberland Head — Jerolyn Eleanor Murray Durant, 73, died Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2000, at the CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh.

She was born in Rouses Point on Feb. 20, 1927, the daughter of Frederick and Flora (Longto) Murray.

She attended Plattsburgh State University and studied home economics. She was an avid bridge player and was the president of the American Contract Bridge League, Unit 156 of Plattsburgh. She was a member of St. Mary's of the Lake Church.

She is survived by a son, Thomas L. Durant of Plattsburgh; a daughter, Ellen Durant of Plattsburgh; a sister and brother-in-law, Patricia and John Gregware of Plattsburgh; a grandson, Jacob; and several nieces and nephews.

Her husband, Thomas Durant, died in February of 1998.

Calling hours will be held on Thursday from 6 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. Friday from St. Mary’s of the Lake Church on Cumberland Head. Burial will follow in St. Patrick's Cemetery in Rouses Point.

Memorial donations may be made to the Senior Citizens Council of Clinton County.

Richard G. Ashline

Chazy Lake — Richard G. Ashline, 92, died Monday, Sept. 11, 2000, at his home in Chazy Lake.

He was born in Chazy Lake on Jan. 27, 1908, the son of George and Carrie (Ero) Ashline.

Richard was a member of St. Joseph's Church in Dannemora. He was a lifelong farmer and also built several homes in the area.

Survivors include his wife, Edith (Reyor) Ashline of Chazy Lake; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Bernard Ashline of Chazy Lake and Richard and Irene Ashline of Queensbury; a brother and sister-in-law, Laverne and Belle Ashline of Greenfield Center; two sisters and a brother-in-law, June and Vern Gibbs of Plattsburgh and Marjorie Poupore of Glens Falls; a sister-in-law, Hortense Ashline of Northville, N.Y.; a grandson, Brian Ashline; three great-grandchildren, Brian Ashline Jr., Katlyn Ashline and Hannah Marie Ashline; and several nieces and nephews.

His brother Maynard and a sister, Mildred Howarth, died before him.

Calling hours were Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2000, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the E.F. Drown Funeral Service in Ellenburg Depot. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Thursday, Sept. 14th, at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Church in Dannemora. Burial will follow in the parish cemetery.

Horton J. Duprey, 103, formerly of Duprey Street in Saranac Lake, died Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2000, at Uihlein Mercy Center in Lake Placid.

He was born March 9, 1897, in Saranac Lake.

Calling hours and services are private at the Fortune-Keough Funeral Home. Burial will be in Pine Ridge Cemetery in Saranac Lake.

Rosamond Phelps Mason — A memorial service for Rosamond Phelps Mason, who died Nov. 26, 1999, in Delray Beach, Fla., will be held on Saturday, Sept. 16th, at St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 34 Elm Street in Malone at noon, with a reception immediately following at Villa Foire, 18 East Main Street in Malone.

May Kerr — A memorial service for May Kerr of Mooers, who died Aug. 9, 2000, in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, 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.

Published 09/13/00

Henry J. Cardin

Mooers Forks — Henry J. Cardin, 62, died Sept. 11, 2000, at his home in Mooers Forks.

He was born in Mooers on Nov. 28, 1937, the son of John and Margaret (Manor) Cardin.

Henry served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1956 to 1960. He was last employed at the Mooers Town Highway Department.

Survivors include his wife, Olive "Pat" (Conners) Cardin of Mooers Forks; two sons, Henry Joe Cardin and Stephen Cardin, both of Mooers Forks; a daughter, Michelle Lynn Cardin of New City, N.Y.; three brothers and two sisters-in-law, Merle Cardin of Mooers Forks, Gary and Carol Cardin of Mooers Forks and Larry and Dawn Cardin of Mooers Forks; a sister, Judy Watts of Mooers; three grandchildren, Anthony, Christopher and Chelsie Cardin; and several nieces and nephews.

Calling hours will be Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2000, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the E.F. Drown Funeral Service in Mooers. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Thursday, Sept. 14th, at 2 p.m. at St. Ann’s Church in Mooers Forks. Burial will follow in the parish cemetery.

Richard G. Ashline

Chazy Lake — Richard G. Ashline, 92, died Monday, Sept. 11, 2000, at his home in Chazy Lake.

He was born in Chazy Lake on Jan. 27, 1908, the son of George and Carrie (Ero) Ashline.

Richard was a member of St. Joseph's Church in Dannemora. He was a lifelong farmer and also built several homes in the area.

Survivors include his wife, Edith (Reyor) Ashline of Chazy Lake; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Bernard Ashline of Chazy Lake and Richard and Irene Ashline of Queensbury; a brother and sister-in-law, Laverne and Belle Ashline of Greenfield Center; two sisters and a brother-in-law, June and Vern Gibbs of Plattsburgh and Marjorie Poupore of Glens Falls; a grandson, Brian Ashline; three great-grandchildren, Brian Ashline Jr., Katlyn Ashline and Hannah Marie Ashline; and several nieces and nephews.

Calling hours will be Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2000, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the E.F. Drown Funeral Service in Ellenburg Depot. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Thursday, Sept. 14th, at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Church in Dannemora. Burial will follow in the parish cemetery.

Julia Bullis, 70, of Lake Street in Saranac Lake, Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2000, here at her home.

Calling hours will be at the Fortune - Keough Funeral Home, Inc, on Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A Bible vigil will take place at 8:30 p.m. on Friday evening. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2000, at St. Bernard's Church in Saranac Lake with Rev. Joseph Wheelock officiating. Burial will follow at St. Bernard Cemetery in Saranac Lake.

Fontabelle Shumway, 94, of Overlook Apartments in Bloomingdale, died Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2000, at the Adirondack Medical Center in Saranac Lake.

She was born April 15, 1906, in Dickinson Center.

Calling hours will be held Thursday from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Fortune-Keough Funeral Home in Saranac Lake. The funeral service will be held on Friday at 11 a.m. at the Pilgrim Holiness Church in Bloomingdale. Burial will be in Union Cemetery in Vermontville.

Louis L. Ratelle Jr., 37, of Plattsbugh and formerly of Saranac Lake, died Sunday, Sept. 10, 2000, at Fletcher Allen Health Care in Burlington, Vt.

Calling hours will be at the Fortune - Keough Funeral Home, Inc. in Saranac Lake on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 8:30 p.m. A funeral service will immediately follow calling hours at 8:30 p.m. Thursday evening at the funeral home, with Rev. William Neil of the First United Methodist Chuch of Saranac Lake officiating. Following cremation, burial will take place at the convenience of the family.

Published 09/12/00

RICHARD G. ASHLINE, 92, of Chazy Lake, died Monday, Sept. 11, 2000, at his residence. Arrangements are incomplete Monday evening at the E.F. Drown Funeral Service in Ellenburg Depot.

Published 09/11/00

PERU — Elaine H. Bourgeois, 72, of McIntosh Street, died Saturday, Sept. 9, 2000 at the CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh.

She was born in Alburg, Vt., March 12, 1928, the daughter of the late Carol and Ellen (Surprise) Searles.

Elaine graduated from Alburg High School in 1947. She married LeoPaul C. Bourgeois, Aug. 25, 1951 in Alburg.

She was a communicant of St. Augustine’s Church in Peru, and summer member of St. Anne’s Shrine in Isle LaMotte, and a member of the Peru Senior Citizens Center. She volunteered in all aspects of Peru, and Alburg. She enjoyed indoor flowers and cooking.

Survivors include her husband, LeoPaul, of Peru; one daughter and son-in-law, Karen and Gary Wheelock of Colchester, Vt.; three sons and daughters-in-law, Thomas A. and Jane Bourgeois of Rutland, Vt., Timothy Paul and Kay Bourgeois of Winooski, Vt., and Christopher and Vanessa Bourgeois of Bloomingdale; one sister and brother-in-law, Glennis and Carl Mumley of Vermont; six grandchildren, Sara and Kyle, Lydia and Lindsey and Jason and Danielle; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Calling hours will be held Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Lester E. Thew Funeral Home in Peru. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Wednesday at 11 a.m. at St. Augustine’s Church in Peru, with the Rev. Wendell Searles, Elaine’s brother, celebrating and the Rev. Francis White, of St. Philip Neri Church in Westport and the Rev. William Reamer, chaplain at the CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh, concelebrating. Burial will follow in the parish cemetery.

Donation in her memory may be made to the St. Augustine’s Church Building Fund, the Peru Community Church Restoration Fund, or St. Anne’s Shrine.

KEESEVILLE — Mrs. Elsie MacDougall Porter, 80, of the Mace Chasm Road, died Saturday, September 9, 2000 at the Meadowbrook Health Care Facility.

She was born in Plattsburgh on October 15, 1919 the daughter of the late Allan and Marie (Coyle) MacDougall.

Elsie was a graduate of Plattsburgh High School. She was employed by M.P. Myers in Plattsburgh. Elsie was an avid gardener and was a communicant of St. Johns Church in Keeseville.

She was predeceased by her husband Harold Porter April 11, 1997 and her son David Porter August 20, 2000.

She is survived by two daughters and two sons-in-law Nancy and Robert Armstrong of Peru and Linda and William Ptaszynski of Keeseville; two sisters, Barbara Brent of Melbourne, Australia and Hope Luke of Windsor Locks, Conn.; a brother, Donald MacDougall of Fla.; a daughter-in-law, Barbara Porter of Peru; four grandchildren, Robin Russom, Christina Armstrong, Robert Armstrong, Jr., and Hillary Emrick; six great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

There will be no services.

Friends wishing may make donations to the Keeseville Volunteer Rescue Squad.

Arrangements are by the Brown Funeral Home in Plattsburgh.

PLATTSBURGH — Reno Ouellette, 84, died Saturday, September 9, 2000 at the CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh.

He was born in Frenchville, Maine on August 17, 1916, the son of Onesime and Sophie (Berube) Ouellette.

He owned and operated the Lake Edge Motel for over 30 years.

He is survived by a son, Robert Ouellette of Plattsburgh; 4 sisters, Winnie Plourde, Omerine Corbin, Connie Rojotte and Armand Norrie, all of Bristol, Conn.; a brother, Leo Ouellette of Bristol; a grandson, Robert Ouellette Jr. of Plattsburgh; and a grand daughter, Patricia Ouellette of Plattsburgh.

His wife, Theresa (Dumond) Ouellette died in 1999.

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. Joseph’s Church in Treadwells Mills. Burial will follow in Whispering Maples Memorial Gardens Mausoleum in Plattsburgh.

CHOCOWINITY, N.C. — Mrs. Violet Yonelunas Bainbridge, 84, of 101 Trent Lane, Cypress Landing, Chocowinity, died in the Beaufort County Hospital Saturday, Sept. 9, 2000.

A Mass of Celebration of Life will be held in the Mother of Mercy Catholic Church in Washington, N.C. Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2000 at 11 a.m. conducted by Father Donald Baribeau. Interment will be in Mountain View Cemetery in Falls, Pa. on October 16, 2000 at 11 a.m.

Mrs. Bainbridge was born in Luzerne County, Pa. on April 13, 1916, the daughter of the late Constance and Rose Kizis Yonelunas. She was married to Donald George Bainbridge on Feb. 14, 1939, who died May 24, 1987.

She spent her early life in Pittston, Pa. She raised her family in Warwick, N.Y. and resided there for 47 years. She has spent the last eight years in Herndon, Va. before moving to Chocowinity.

She was a member of Mother of Mercy Catholic Church and her interests were her family, traveling and her love of bridge.

She is survived by a daughter, Mary Jane Cook of Chocowinity; two sons, Donald M. Bainbridge of Plattsburgh, N.Y. and Robert J. Bainbridge of Leesburg, Fla.; a sister, Joan Bahl of West Wyoming, Pa.; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that memorials be made to the Beaufort County Hospital Oncology Clinic, 628 E. 12th St., Washington, N.C. 27889.

The family is receiving friends at the home of Dennis and Mary Jane Cooke, 101 Trent Lane, Cypress Landing, Chocowinity.

Paul Funeral Home of Washington is serving the family of Mrs. Bainbridge.

Published 09/09/00

Ticonderoga — Elizabeth M. Cooke, 76, of John Street, passed away Friday, Sept. 8, 2000, at the Glens Falls Hospital.

She was born in Crown Point on Nov. 8, 1923, the daughter of the late Charles and Mable (Murdock) Heismeyer.

Mrs. Cooke was a resident of Ticonderoga for most of her life. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Ticonderoga. Before her retirement, she was employed by the International Paper Company, the Moses-Ludington Hospital and the First United Methodist Church, all of Ticonderoga.

Her husband, James J. Cooke, passed away on Aug. 24, 2000.

She is survived by one son, David C. Williams and his wife Rosemary of Perkasie, Pa.; one grandson, Timothy D. Williams of Perkasie, Pa.; and a stepdaughter, Kathy Ann Curtis of Ticonderoga.

Relatives and friends may call Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Wilcox & Regan Funeral Home, 33 Algonkin Street, Ticonderoga. A funeral service will take place Monday at 10:30 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church of Ticonderoga. The Rev. Paul L. Dufford Jr., pastor, will officiate. Interment will follow at the family plot of the Valley View Cemetery of Ticonderoga.

Plattsburgh — Carleston A. Clark, 83, died Friday, Sept. 8, 2000, at the CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh.

He was born in Altona on Nov. 11, 1916, the son of Wilmer and Della (King) Clark.

He was employed for the City of Plattsburgh for many years and retired as City Housing Inspector.

He is survived by his wife, the former Edna Nephew of Plattsburgh; a son, Cassidy Clark and his companion Mary Beth Duquette of Plattsburgh; a brother-in-law, Leighton and Lorraine Nephew of Plattsburgh; five sisters-in-law, Bridget and Walter Coolidge of Altona, Sylvia Clark of Massena, Thelma Nephew of Plattsburgh, Gloria Nephew of Altona and Rita Nephew of Mineville; and several nieces and nephews.

A brother, Robert Clark, 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 10 a.m. Monday from Our Lady of Victory Church. Burial will follow in Whispering Maples Memorial Gardens Mausoleum in Plattsburgh.

Plattsburgh — Reno Ouellette, 84, died Saturday, Sept. 9, 2000, at the CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh.

He was born in Frenchville, Maine, on Aug. 17, 1916, the son of Onesime and Sophie (Berube ) Ouellette.

He owned and operated the Lake Edge Motel for over 30 years.

He is survived by a son, Robert Ouellette of Plattsburgh; four sisters, Winnie Plourde, Omerine Corbin, Connie Rajotte and Armand Norrie, all of Bristol, Conn.; a brother, Leo Ouellette of Bristol, Conn.;, and a granddaughter, Patricia Ouellette of Plattsburgh.

His wife, Theresa (Dumond) Ouellette, died in 1999.

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. Joseph's Church in Treadwells Mills. Burial will follow in Whispering Maples Memorial Gardens Mausoleum in Plattsburgh.

Charles L. Lagree, 43, of Lake Clear, died Friday, Sept. 8, 2000, at CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh.

He was born Dec. 20, 1956, in Rochester.

Calling hours will be held Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Fortune-Keough Funeral Home in Saranac Lake. The funeral service will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at St. Bernard Church. Burial will follow in Harrietstown Cemetery in Saranac Lake.

Francis Edward Kirby, 60, of Collins Way in Plattsburgh, died Saturday, Sept. 9, 2000, at his residence.

He was born in Vermont on March 19, 1940.

Calling hours will be Monday, Sept. 11, 2000, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Brown Funeral Home in Plattsburgh. A funeral service will be held Monday at noon from the Brown Funeral Home Chapel in Plattsburgh. Burial will follow in St. Peter's Cemetery in Plattsburgh.

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