Published 12/02/00

Plattsburgh — Mr. John R. "Jack" Bechard, 65, of Patriot Drive, died Friday, Dec. 1, 2000, at his home after a courageous battle with cancer.

He was born in Plattsburgh on April 30, 1935, the son of the late Alphonse and Corine (Lareau) Bechard.

Jack was a graduate of Champlain Central School where he was captain of the basketball and soccer teams. Jack served in the U. S. Marine Corps during Korea. He was the President of G&G Tire Company, retiring in 1995. Jack enjoyed traveling, playing cards and golf. He was a former member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Plattsburgh Lodge 621 and he was a member of St. Peter’s Church.

He is survived by his wife, Jeanne (Proulx) Bechard, whom he married in 1958, of Plattsburgh; three sons and a daughter-in-law, Greg Bechard of Plattsburgh, Randy Bechard of Cincinnati, Ohio, and Robin and Stephanie Bechard of Valcour; a daughter and her fiancé, Kimberly Grosskopf and Kevin King of Peru; seven sisters and five brothers-in-law, Ruby and Arthur Martineau of Winter Springs, Fla., Gloria Turner of Cupertino, Calif., Carmelia and Fred Edick of Sun City, Ariz., Claudette and Carl Navaro of Liverpool, N.Y., June and Charles Trombley of Mooers Forks, Brenda and Kenneth Duquette of Plattsburgh and Donna Bechard of Plattsburgh; two brothers and two sisters-in-law, Richard "Dick" and Madeline Bechard of Plattsburgh and Glenn and Connie Bechard of Dennis, Mass.; six grandchildren, Ashley Grosskopf, John, Brandon, William, Eric and Andrew Bechard and Morris and Derik King; and several nieces and nephews.

Jack was predeceased by his parents and a sister, Geraldine Baker.

Calling hours will be on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 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 Wednesday at 11 a.m. from St. Peter’s Church. Interment will be in the family plot at St. Joseph's Cemetery in Coopersville.

Friends wishing to may make donations to the Hospice of the North Country.

Salt Lake City — Michael Joseph Blier, 43, of Mason Street in Morrisonville, died Monday, Nov. 27, 2000, at University Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah.

He was born in Boston, Mass., on Sept. 18, 1957, the son of Donald and Josette (Jennotte) Blier.

Michael attended Northern Adirondack Central School. He was a veteran, serving in the U.S. Army from 1975 to 1982. Michael was a correction officer employed at the Clinton Correctional Facility. He was a loving and dedicated father who was very active in his children's dance recitals and school activities where he volunteered on a weekly basis at Momont Elementary School, sharing time with his daughters, their classmates and teachers. Michael enjoyed fishing and camping with his daughters, he enjoyed automobile repairs and did snow plowing. He enjoyed motorcycle trips with his daughters. He enjoyed vacationing and hunting in Mountain Home, Idaho, with his brother, Donald.

Michael is survived by his wife, the former Kelly Davies of Plattsburgh; three daughters, Tiffany, Jamie and Christi all from Plattsburgh; a son, Michael Jr. of Whitlich, Germany; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Donald and Debbie Blier of Mountain Home, Idaho, and Paul and Christina Blier of Plattsburgh; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Lorraine and Alan Sampica of Saranac and Anita Blier of Saranac; several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews; and a close friend Vanessa Staples.

Michael was predeceased by his parents and brother, Wayne Blier.

Calling hours will be on Sunday, Dec. 3, 2000, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Brown Funeral Home in Plattsburgh. A prayer service will be held on Sunday afternoon at 3 p.m. with Rev. Jerry Bleaux. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Monday, Dec. 4, at noon from Our Lady of Victory Church in Plattsburgh. Burial will follow in St. Peter's Cemetery.

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

He will be especially missed by his daughters, family and everyone who knew him.

Plattsburgh — Mr. Robert N. "Bob" Gerhardt, 66, of Macey Lane, died Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2000, at the VA Hospital in Miami, Fla.

He was born in Chicago, Ill., on Nov. 15, 1934, the son of the late Nicholas and Violet (Thrawl) Gerhardt.

Robert served in the U.S. Navy, the U.S. Marine Corps in Korea and retired from the U.S. Air Force in 1980 as a master sergeant. He was the executive director and was serving as vice president of the American Military Retirees Association. Bob enjoyed fishing, playing and instructing tennis and skiing in several continents around the world. Robert was a member of the Knights of Columbus Msgr. Claude Gobet Council 6067 St. Alexander's Church in Morrisonville.

Robert is survived by his wife of 33 years, Margaret "Marge" (Palisin) Gerhardt of Plattsburgh; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Jerome "Jerry" Gerhardt of Plattsburgh and James and Heather Gerhardt of Plattsburgh; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Donna and James Imus of Phoenix, Ariz., and Diane Briesacker of Elkhart, Ind.; two brothers, Bernard Gerhardt and Ronald Gerhardt both of Chicago, Ill.; a grandson, Jacob Gerhardt; a granddaughter, Ireland Gerhardt; and several nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his parents and a brother, Donald Gerhardt.

Calling hours will be on Sunday, Dec. 3, 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 Monday, Dec. 4, at 9:30 a.m. from St. Alexander's Church. Interment will follow in St. Alexander's Cemetery.

Members of the American Military Retirees Association are asked to meet on Sunday, Dec. 3, at 3 p.m.

Members of the Knights of Columbus are asked to meet on Sunday evening at 7 p.m.

Friends wishing to may make donations to the American Heart Association, the American Diabetes Association or St. Alexander's Church.

Plattsburgh — Howard H. Harrica, 82, formerly of Dannemora, died Thursday, Nov. 30, 2000, at the Evergreen Valley Nursing Home in Plattsburgh.

He was born in Chateaugay on March 24, 1918, the son of Harry P. and Anna (Ducharme) Harrica.

Mr. Harrica graduated from Chateaugay High School and the Malone Business School. He graduated from Officer School and achieved the rank of captain in the U.S. Army Reserve.

Mr. Harrica retired from the Clinton Correctional Facility as Acting Superintendent of Industries in 1978. He served as a Dannemora Town Councilman from 1986 to 1994. He was a member of the Siberian Rod and Gun Club, the National Rifle Association, the Dannemora Knights of Columbus Council 2166 and the Sorrell-Woodward American Legion of Lyon Mountain. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and was a member of St. Joseph's Church in Dannemora.

He is survived by his wife, Lillian (Tarasavage) Harrica, whom he married on May 28, 1989; a son and daughter-in-law, Richard and Elaine Harrica of Dannemora; a daughter, Marlene Gratto of Heuvelton; 6 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren.

His first wife, Elsie Harrica, whom he married on March 14, 1942, died on Oct. 1, 1986. Two brothers, Bernard and C. Leonard Harrica also died earlier.

There will be no calling hours. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 2, from St. Joseph's Church in Dannemora. Burial will follow in Whispering Maples Memorial Gardens Mausoleum in Ellenburg Depot.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Dannemora, Lyon Mountain or Saranac Rescue Squads.

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

Altona — Mr. Maynard A. "Bucky" Lafountain, 55, of Woods Falls Road, died Thursday, Nov. 30, 2000, as a result of an automobile accident.

He was born in Mooers Forks on Aug. 30, 1945, the son of Norman and Lillian (Lashway) Lafountain Sr.

He was employed as a Field Superintendent by Monahan and Loughlin Roofing Co. for 36 years. He was a member of Local 241 and was a foreman. Bucky was an avid hunter, NASCAR racing fan and was a member of the National Rifle Association. He was a member of Holy Angels Church in Altona.

He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Wanda (Boulrice) Lafountain of Altona; his mother, Lillian Lafountain of Altona; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Scott Lafountain and his companion Tammy Graves of Altona and Shawn and Jackie Lafountain of Altona; a daughter and a son-in-law, Tracy and Timothy Graves of Altona; four brothers and four sisters-in-law, Gerald and Loretta Lafountain of Altona, Norman and Sandy Lafountain of Champlain, Clarence and Paulette Lafountain of Mooers Forks and Wayne and Peggy Lafountain of Altona; a sister-in-law, Lorraine Lafountain of Altona; three grandsons, Cory, Casey and Cody; and several nieces and nephews.

Bucky was predeceased by his father, Norman Lafountain Sr.; his brothers, Ronnie, Larry and Kenny; and a sister, Mildred Lashway.

Calling hours will be on Saturday, Dec. 2, from 7 to 9 p.m. and on Sunday, Dec. 3, 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 on Monday, Dec. 4, at 1 p.m. from St. Ann's Church in Mooers Forks.

Interment will follow in Holy Angels Cemetery in Altona.

Friends wishing to may have Masses said in his memory.

Elsie (Gordon) Robinson

Upper Jay — Elsie G. Robinson, 92, died Nov. 28, 2000, at the Adirondack Medical Center following a short illness.

She was born to Edson W. and Catharine B. (Hurlburt) Gordon on March 11, 1908, in Grand Isle, Vt. Her mother died when Elsie was one year old. Her stepmother was Lucy Z. (Reynolds) Gordon whom her father married in 1912.

Elsie attended Grand Isle School, Burlington High School and the University of Vermont. She taught in a one-room school in Alburg, Vt. She earned her teaching certification from Plattsburgh State Teachers' College in 1927 and taught in schools in Wilmington. She later earned a degree in Library Science from Albany State Teachers’ College and was the school librarian at AuSable Forks High School and at AuSable Valley Union High School until her retirement in 1974.

She married Paul Robinson, of Upper Jay, on Nov. 27, 1930, and was involved in the community there until she moved to the Keene Valley Neighborhood House in April 2000.

Elsie was active in the Whiteface United Methodist Church, the Wells Memorial Library, the Order of the Eastern Star, Lebanon Chapter No. 150, the New York State Retired Teachers' Association and the AuSable Valley Garden Club. Her garden was one of her greatest pleasures.

She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Martha and Carl Eells of Essex, Vt.; two grandsons, John Eells and his wife, Jill, of St. Louis, Mo. and Cameron Eells and his wife, Sandra, of Jericho, Vt. and two great-grandchildren who gave her much joy, Paul Wendell Eells and Nathan Robinson Eells.

She was predeceased by her brother, Norman, in 1962 and by her husband, Paul A., in 1995.

A memorial service will be held on Sunday, Dec. 3, at 2 p.m., at the Whiteface United Methodist Church in Wilmington.

Memorial gifts may be made to the Whiteface United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 26, Wilmington, NY 12997 or to Habitat for Humanity, P.O. Box 333, Wilmington, NY 12997.

The Zaumetzer-Sprague Funeral Home in AuSable Forks is in charge of arrangements.

BEATRICE M. DAVIS, 82, of the Alice Hyde Nursing Home, died Thursday, Nov. 30, 2000, at that facility.

Born on May 5, 1918, in Bellmont, she was the daughter of Frank and Julia (Dame) Hammond.

There will be no calling hours. Funeral services and burial will be private and at the convenience of the family.

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

Ronald A. Mayo, 69, died Friday, Dec. 1, 2000, at Evergreen Valley Nursing Home in Plattsburgh.

There will be no calling hours. A memorial Mass will be at a later date.

Arrangements are with the Clark Funeral Home in Champlain.

Published 12/01/00

CHAZY — Elizabeth "Betty" A. Bechard, 60, of Route 9B, died Thursday Nov. 30, 2000, at the CVPH Medical Center.

She was born in Champlain on August 9, 1940, the daughter of Ormas and Amelia (Pelkey) Tatro.

Betty married Rene Bechard on July 8, 1961, in St. Mary’s Church in Champlain.

Mrs. Bechard was a member of St. Joseph's Church in Coopersville. She was also a member of the American Legion Post 1619 Auxiliary and a lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 125 Auxiliary. She was an avid bowler for many years and enjoyed bingo and watching baseball.

Mrs. Bechard was a 1958 graduate of St. Mary's Academy in Champlain. She was a telephone operator for the Champlain Telephone Company for many years and drove a bus for the Northeastern Clinton Central School.

She is survived by her husband, Rene Bechard of Chazy; one son, Samuel Bechard and his wife, Dorothy, of Milton, Vt.; one daughter, Mrs. Joe (April) Staley of Morrisonville; one sister, Mrs. William (Catherine) Shepard of Thiells, N.Y.; one aunt, Marjorie Pelkey of Morrisonville; two grandchildren, William and Ashlie Bordeau; and several nieces and nephews.

Calling hours will be held on Friday, Dec. 1, 2000, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the R.W. Walker Funeral Home in Plattsburgh. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, Dec. 2, at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel.

Burial will be at a later date in St. Joseph's Cemetery in Coopersville.

Memorial donations may be made to the Fitzpatrick Cancer Center.

Upper Jay — Elsie G. Robinson, 92, died Nov. 28, 2000, at the Adirondack Medical Center following a short Illness.

She was born to Edson W. and Catharine B. (Hurlburt) Gordon on March 11, 1908, in Grand Isle, Vt. Her mother died when Elsie was one year old. Her stepmother was Lucy Z. (Reynolds) Gordon whom her father married in 1912.

Elsie attended Grand Isle School, Burlington High School and the University of Vermont. She taught in a one-room school in Alburg, Vt. She earned her teaching certification from Plattsburgh State Teachers' College in 1927 and taught in schools in Wilmington. She later earned a degree in Library Science from Albany State Teachers’ College and was the school librarian at AuSable Forks High School and at AuSable Valley Union High School until her retirement in 1974.

She married Paul Robinson, of Upper Jay, on Nov. 27, 1930, and was involved in the community there until she moved to the Keene Valley Neighborhood House in April 2000.

Elsie was active in the Whiteface United Methodist Church, the Wells Memorial Library, the Order of the Eastern Star, Lebanon Chapter No. 150, the New York State Retired Teachers' Association and the AuSable Valley Garden Club. Her garden was one of her greatest pleasures.

She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Martha and Carl Eells of Essex, Vt.; two grandsons, John Eells and his wife, Jill, of St. Louis, Mo. and Cameron Bells and his wife, Sandra, of Jericho, Vt. and two great-grandchildren who gave her much joy, Paul Wendell Eells and Nathan Robinson Eells.

She was predeceased by her brother, Norman, in 1962 and by her husband, Paul A., in 1995.

A memorial service will be held on Sunday, Dec. 3, at 2 p.m., at the Whiteface United Methodist Church in Wilmington.

Memorial gifts may be made to the Whiteface United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 26, Wilmington, NY 12997 or to Habitat for Humanity, P.O. Box 333, Wilmington, NY 12997.

The Zaumetzer-Sprague Funeral Home in AuSable Forks is in charge of arrangements.

Ticonderoga — Thomas W. Hanley, 88, of Port St. Lucie, Fla., and Ticonderoga passed away Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2000, after an extended illness at the home of his son in Black Mountain, N.C.

He was born in New York City on April 24, 1912, the son of the late Joseph J. and Cecile (Beche) Hanley.

Mr. Hanley was a former resident of Rye, N.Y. He lived in Port St. Lucie, Fla., for the past 22 years and kept a summer residence in Ticonderoga. Before Mr. Hanley’s retirement, in 1978, he was the magazine makeup supervisor for Family Circle magazine since its founding. He was a member of the Lake George Association.

He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Mary McHugh Hanley; two daughters, Maureen Abrahamson and her husband, Dale, of Yorktown, Va., and Kathleen Gottschalk and her husband, Peter, of East Greenbush, N.Y.; two sons, Brian Hanley and his wife, Julie, of Black Mountain, N.C., and Brendan Hanley and his wife, Karen, of North Creek, N.Y.; eight grandchildren, Warren Estes and Andrea Abrahamson of Boston, Mass., Elaine and Derek Abrahamson of Yorktown, Va., Kevin and Dillon Hanley of North Creek and Glenn and Ellen Gottschalk of East Greenbush; and one brother, Joseph Hanley of Tulsa, Okla.

He was predeceased by a sister, Cecile Hanley.

Relatives and friends may call on Sunday, Dec. 3, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Wilcox & Regan Funeral Home, 33 Algonkin Street in Ticonderoga.

A funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday, Dec. 4, at 10:30 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 at the Valley View Cemetery of Ticonderoga.

Donations in his memory may be made to Mountain Area Hospice, P.0. Box 161, Asheville, NC 28802.

Plattsburgh — Gladys Clark, 79, of Weed Street in Plattsburgh, died Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2000, at the CVPH Medical Center.

She was born on Aug. 5, 1921, in Rouses Point, the daughter of George and Effe May Gebo.

She was a life member of the American Legion Post 1418 Lady's Auxiliary.

Gladys was predeceased by her husband, Woodrow Clark Sr. and a brother, Joseph Gebo, of Eastport, Maine.

She is survived by two sons, Woodrow Jr. and his wife, Barbara, of Pembroke, N.H., and David G. Clark and his companion, Becky Burdo, of Plattsburgh; six daughters and five sons-in-law, Paul and June Barker of Champlain, Elanaor Hebert of Champlain, Jean and Gloria Julian of Southbridge, Mass., Robert and Veronica LaCount of Champlain, Fred and Cynthia Moore of Pembroke and Bruce and Deborah Locke of Swanton, Vt.; 38 grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren.

Calling hours are from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 on Friday, Dec. 1, 2000, at the Clark Funeral Home in Champlain. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2000, at St. Mary's Church in Champlain. Burial will follow at St. Patrick’s Cemetery in Rouses Point.

ELLENBURG DEPOT — Pauline R. (Shnob) Lafreniere returned to the Arms of the Lord on Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2000.

She was born on April 25, 1926, in St. Chrysostome, Canada, the daughter to the late Edmund and Leona (Yelle) Shnob.

Mrs. Lafreniere was a communicant of St. Edmund's Church in Ellenburg. She worked for many years at Scott's IGA and owned and operated the Depot Diner in Ellenburg. While living in Corinth she worked for Taylor's Grocery Store and was a housekeeper for many in the Fourth Lake area. She was a member of the Sweet Adeline's of Glens Falls.

Pauline enjoyed playing bingo and aggravation and making donuts, blankets, braided rugs and pillows for family and friends. She was known as the "Queen" of Windy Acres in Ellenburg where she resided prior to moving to the Meadowbrook Nursing Home in Plattsburgh.

She married Leonard F. Lafreniere on Oct. 28, 1945, who died before her. Along with her husband, she is predeceased by a son, Mark Lafreniere; sister Gloria Shnob; brother Paul Shnob and parents Edmund and Leona Shnob.

She is survived by four daughters and two sons, Frances Jenkins and husband Tom of Ballston Spa, N.Y., Jane Woods and husband Bob of Corinth, James Lafreniere and wife Suki of Las Vegas, Nev., Roger Lafreniere of Clarksville, Tenn., Jacqueline Lafreniere of Egg Harbor Township, N.J. and Lynn Tolosky and husband Todd of Ellenburg Depot; one brother, George Shnob of Plattsburgh; one sister, Mary Monica of Corinth; and 15 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Visiting hours will be held from 4 to 9 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 1st, 2000, at the E.F. Drown Funeral Home in Ellenburg Depot. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at the St. Edmund's Church in Ellenburg Depot at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2000. Burial will follow in Whispering Maples Memorial Gardens Mausoleum in Ellenburg Depot.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Pauline's memory to the Ellenburg Center Rescue Squad.

CHAZY — Clarence E. LaForest, 68, who resided at the home of his stepdaughter, Michelle and David Desjardins on Oliver Street, died Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2000, at the Fletcher Allen Health Care Center in Burlington, Vt.

He was born in Champlain, on June 28, 1932, the son of Henry and Laura (Baker) LaForest.

He married the former Shirley LaPier in 1951, at St. Peter's Church in Plattsburgh. She died in 1976.

His survivors include six daughters and five sons-in-law, Mrs. Larry (Melody) Vassar of Altona, Mrs. Roy (Sandra) Rabideau of West Chazy, Mrs. Patrick (Vickie) Pellerin of Clifton Park, N.Y., Mrs. Jeffrey (Roxanne) Snell of Mooers Forks, Vanessa LaForest of Plattsburgh and Mrs. Thomas (Valerie) MeInyk of Germany; five brothers and five sisters-in-law, Leon and Marie LaForest of Dannemora, Bernard and Patricia LaForest of Mineola, Texas, Milton and Venus LaForest of Altona, Melvin LaForest of Westburn, N.Y., Vernon and Jean LaForest. of Scholarie, N.Y. and Rita LaForest of Plattsburgh; two sisters and two brothers-in-law, Mrs. Harriett Smart of Plattsburgh, Mrs. Robert (Marilyn) Warnock of Rensselear Falls and George Tallman of Altona; 14 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his parents; one daughter, Brenda Linsley; one brother, Adrian LaForest and two sisters Ella LaFountain and Doris Tallman.

Calling hours will be held on Friday, Dec. 1, 2000, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the R.W. Walker Funeral Home in Plattsburgh. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Saturday, Dec. 1, at 2 p.m. in St. Louis of France Church in Sciota.

Burial will follow in St. Louis of France Cemetery.

Donations in his memory may be made to the Diabetes and Heart Fund.

Albert Almon Clark, 84, of Ponca City, Okla., formerly of Elizabethtown and Plattsburgh, died Tues. Nov. 28, 2000, in Oklahoma.

Sherwood W. "Woodie" Kaltenbach, 87, of Hillcrest Avenue in Lake Placid, passed away Thursday, Nov. 30, 2000, at the Adirondack Medical Center in Saranac Lake after a lengthy illness.

Published 11/30/00

Ticonderoga — Richard E. Mott, 66, of Alexandria Avenue, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2000, at the Fletcher Allen Health Care Center of Burlington, Vt., after a short illness.

Born in Ticonderoga on May 21, 1934, he was the son of the late John and Grace M. (Letson) Mott.

Mr. Mott was a lifetime resident of Ticonderoga. He was employed by the International Paper Company of Ticonderoga for 39 years before his retirement on November 1, 1995, and was a member of the company's Quarter Century Club. He was also a licensed steam boat pilot for the Lake George Steamboat Company in 1956 and 1957.

Mr. Mott was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served during the Korean War.

He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Antoinette A. (Alteri) Mott; one son, Ricky E. Mott of Ticonderoga; two daughters, Sheri L. Nadeau of Hague and Lisa A. Mott and her fiancé, Robert Brunelle of Warrensburg; two sisters, Annabelle Pearson and Norma Norton both of Ticonderoga and one brother, Donald Mott of Schenectady. He is also survived by six grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews.

He was pre-deceased by three brothers, Jack Mott, Ernie Mott and Billy Mott.

Relatives and friends may call today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Wilcox & Regan Funeral Home, 33 Algonkin St. in Ticonderoga.

A Funeral Service will take place on Friday, Dec. 1, at 11 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.

Elizabethtown — Albert Almon Clark, 84, of Ponca City, Okla., formerly of Elizabethtown and Plattsburgh, died Tues. Nov. 28, 2000, in Okla.

He was born on Feb. 3, 1916, in Elizabethtown, the son of Virgil S. And Stella Mae (Patterson) Clark.

He graduated from Elizabethtown High School and attended Gettsyburg (Pa.) College, graduating in 1941. He was a loyal Sigma Chi.

He was drafted into the U.S. Army and attended officers candidate school for the Air Corps. He was sent to New Guinea where he stayed for two and 1/2 years. He was then transferred to the Phillipines before returning home.

In Nov. of 1946, he married Phyllis Robinson, who died in 1971. In Feb. of 1973, he married Constance Cleary in Ponca City, Okla. They lived in Plattsburgh where he was a counselor for the school system. He spent summers at the Underwood Club in New Russia, where he was president in the late 1970’s. He retired in 1975. He retired from the U.S. Air Force Reserve in 1968 with the rank of lieutenant colonel.

He is survived by his wife, Constance, of Ponca City, 0kla.; a stepdaughter, Deborah Cleary of Dallas, Texas; a sister, Marguerite Pratt of Elizabethtown; two nieces; a nephew and several great-nieces and great-nephews.

A commital service will be held on Saturday, Dec. 2, at Riverside Cemetary in Elizabethtown, with the Rev. Ted Monica officiating. A Requiem Eucharist will be celebrated Monday, Dec. 4, at 11 a.m. in Grace Episcopal Church in Ponca City, Okla. Memorial donations may be made to the Grace Episcopal Church, 109 North 13th St., Ponca City, OK 74601 or the Hospice of Ponca City, 1904 North Union, Suite 103, Ponca City, OK 74601.

W.M. Marvins Sons Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

ELLENBURG DEPOT — Pauline R. (Shnob) Lafreniere returned to the Arms of the Lord on Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2000.

She was born on April 25, 1926, in St. Chrysostome, Canada, the daughter to the late Edmund and Leona (Yelle) Shnob.

Mrs. Lafreniere was a communicant of St. Edmund's Church in Ellenburg. She worked for many years at Scott's IGA and owned and operated the Depot Diner in Ellenburg. While living in Corinth she worked for Taylor's Grocery Store and was a housekeeper for many in the Fourth Lake area. She was a member of the Sweet Adeline's of Glens Falls.

Pauline enjoyed playing bingo and aggravation and making donuts, blankets, braided rugs and pillows for family and friends. She was known as the "Queen" of Windy Acres in Ellenburg where she resided prior to moving to the Meadowbrook Nursing Home in Plattsburgh.

She married Leonard F. Lafreniere on Oct. 28, 1945, who died before her. Along with her husband, she is predeceased by a son, Mark Lafreniere; sister Gloria Shnob; brother Paul Shnob and parents Edmund and Leona Shnob.

She is survived by four daughters and two sons, Frances Jenkins and husband, Tom, of Ballston Spa, N.Y., Jane Woods and husband, Bob, of Corinth, James Lafreniere and wife, Suki, of Las Vegas, Nev., Roger Lafreniere of Clarksville, Tenn., Jacqueline Lafreniere of Egg Harbor Township, N.J. and Lynn Tolosky and husband, Todd, of Ellenburg Depot; and 15 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Visiting hours will be held from 4 to 9 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 1st, 2000, at the E.F. Drown Funeral Home in Ellenburg Depot. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at St. Edmund's Church in Ellenburg, at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2000. Burial will follow in Whispering Maples Memorial Gardens Mausoleum in Ellenburg Depot.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Pauline's memory to the Ellenburg Center Rescue Squad.

Lloyd E. Benedict, 87, of Stoney Lonesone Road in Ticonderoga, died Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2000, at the Horace Nye Home in Elizabethtown.

Published 11/29/00

Willsboro — Victor E. Lacey, 75, formerly of Willsboro, died Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2000, at the Clinton County Nursing Home after a long illness.

He was bom in Willsboro on Oct. 13, 1925, the son of William Henry and Lottie Jane (Cooley) Lacey.

In his younger years he was a farmer and he served in the U.S. Army during World War II, seeing service in the Rhineland and North Africa.

He is survived by one sister, Irene Hulse and her family of Willsboro; two brothers, Herbert Lacey and his family of Willsboro and John Lacey of Lake Placid; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by a sister, Helen Hathaway and four brothers, Robert A., William H., James E., and LeRoy.

Calling hours will be at Huestis Funeral Home, Willsboro, Wednesday Nov. 29, 2000, from 1 to 3 p.m. Funeral services will be held following calling hours at 3 p.m. Burial with military honors will be in Memorial Cemetery on the Lakeshore Road, Willsboro immediately following the service.

In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Willsboro Rescue Squad.

Merrill — Eber Edward Tallman, age 75, of Blanche Road, Merrill, died Monday, Nov. 27, 2000, at CVPH Medical Center following a long illness.

Born Jan. 16, 1925, in Lyon Mountain, he was the son of Alexander and Mary (Tatro) Tallman.

On July 4, 1942, he married the former Yvonne Bruso.

He is survived by his wife of 58 years; a son and daughter-in-law, John and Sylvia Tallman of El Paso, Texas; four daughters and two sons-in-law, Laurelie Tallman and her companion Jim LaMountain of Lyon Mountain, Sarah and Edwin McDonald of Greenville, Judith Tallman of Chester, Conn., and Marie and Daniel Hooghouse of Apopka, Fla.; one brother and sister-in-law, George and Kathy Tallman of Roswell, N.M.; seven grandchildren, Matthew McDonald, Lori, Karen and Amy Green, Sandra Tallman and Mechelle and Holly Hooghouse; and many nieces and nephews.

He is predeceased by his parents; a daughter, Lisa; a grandson, David; three brothers and two sisters.

Mr. Tallman was a veteran of World War II and a member of the Chateaugay Seventh Day Adventist Church.

By his request there will be no calling hours. A memorial service will be held on Friday, Dec. 1st, at 10 a.m. at the Seventh Day Adventist Church at the Forge in Brainardsville. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are with the Chateaugay Funeral Home.

Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to Ellenburg Center Volunteer Fire Deptartment, the Fitzpatrick Cancer Center or the Chateaugay Seventh Day Adventist Church.

Chateaugay — John Duffin Lyons , 78, of West Main Street in Chateaugay, died Monday, Nov. 27, 2000, at the Alice Hyde Medical Center in Malone.

Born in Chateaugay on Jan. 13, 1922, he was the son of John and Rosa (Duffin) Lyons.

He was married to the former Elizabeth Ryan on Nov. 23, 1950.

Mr. Lyons is survived by his wife of 50 years; and a sister and brother-in-law, Elizabeth and Harold "Harry" Hanlon of Chateaugay.

Mr. Lyons was preceded in death by a sister in infancy.

Mr. Lyons was a member of the class of 1938 of Chateaugay High School. He attended Manhattan College and graduated from Sienna College in 1952 with a degree in business administration and also graduated from Stonier Graduate school of Banking at Rutgers University.

He joined the First National Bank in 1957, Farmers National Bank in 1966, Bankers Trust of New York and retired from Key Bank of Northern New York in 1982 as senior vice president.

Mr. Lyons served in the U.S. Army during World War II from Nov. 11, 1942, until Feb. 9, 1946, serving in the Europeon Theater and was honorably discharged at the rank of Tech 5.

He was a communicant of St. Patrick's Church, Chateaugay, serving on the financial committee, a member of the Chateaugay American Legion and a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus for 41 years, where he was a past Grand Knight.

Calling hours will be at the Chateaugay Funeral Home on Wednesday, Nov. 29, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. The Knights of Columbus will hold their wake service at 8 p.m.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, Nov. 30, at 1 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Fay Ager of St. Patrick's Church officiating. Burial will take place at St. Patrick's Cemetery in Chateaugay.

Donations in his memory may be made to the Chateaugay Rescue Squad, the Chateaugay Memorial Library or to St. Patrick's Church.

Albany — Rachel M. (Rusty) Garner, 72, died Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2000, at St. Peter's Hospital.

Mrs. Garner worked for the Office of General Services for several years until her retirement. Prior to that she had worked for Mike's on Grand Street in Albany.

Wife of Herbert H. Garner; mother of Susan LaPierre of Copake Falls, Connie Morang of Selkirk, Melody Todd of Great Barrington, Mass., Patricia Ashby of' Coxsackie, Ralph Myers III, Roger Myers and JaniceTaillon all of North Carolina and Richard and Robert Myers, both of Albany. She is also survived by 16 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; two brothers and three sisters.

Relatives and friends are invited to call Wednesday, Nov. 29, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the McVeigh Funeral Home, 208 North Allen Street in Albany. The funeral service will be held on Thursday, Nov. 30, at 10 a.m. at the funeral home, with the Rev. John Califiano officiating. Burial will be at Graceland Cemetery in Albany.

Those wishing to remember Rusty in a special way may send contributions to the American Lung Association, 3 Winners Circle, Suite 300, Albany, NY 12205-1187.

Westport — Ruth M. (Kimball) Young, 96, of Lake View Terrace, died Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2000, at the Horace Nye Home in Elizabethtown.

She was born on April 24,1904, in Lyon Mountain, the youngest of ten children born to Frederick and Philomene (Trahan) Kimball.

Ruth is survived by a daughter, Marion R. Gough of Westport; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Calling hours will be held Wednesday, Nov. 29, from 7 to 9 p.m. at W.M.Marvins Sons Funeral Home in Elizabethtown. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Thursday, Nov. 30, at 10 a.m. at St. Philip Neri Church in Westport. Burial will follow at the St. Philip Neri Cemetery.

The family request that all donations in her memory be made to the Westport Emergency Squad.

HARKNESS — Laverne A. Arnold, 90, of Hallock Hill Road, died Sunday, Nov. 26, 2000, at the CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh.

She was born in Ontario, Canada, Oct. 21, 1910, the daughter of John and Anna (Adair) Dillon.

She married H. Ray Arnold on June 16, 1929, in Moriah. He died July 6, 1976.

She was a member of the Harkness United Methodist Church and past member of the Peru Grange and the Harkness Woman's Association.

She enjoyed collecting bottles.

Survivors include one son, Robert Arnold of Harkness; one daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Ernie Bedard of Harkness; one grandson and his wife, Bryan and Paula Bedard of Harkness; two great-granddaughters, Chelsea and Caitlyn Bedard; one brother, Charles A. Dillon of Stillwater; and several nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by one sister, Beryle Roberts; and four brothers, Harry, George, Bob and Will Dillon.

Calling hours will be held Tuesday, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Lester E. Thew Funeral Home in Peru. A funeral service will be held Wednesday, at 10:30 a.m. at the Harkness United Methodist Church. Rev. Campbell C. Laker, pastor, will officiate. Burial will follow in the Harkness Cemetery.

Donations in her memory may be made to the Harkness Methodist Church or the Harkness Cemetery Association.

MICHAEL J. BLIER, 43, of Mason Street in Morrisonville, died Monday, Nov. 27, 2000, at the Salt Lake City Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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