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Thomas Dwight Strack
Thomas Dwight Strack, age 61, of 653 County Route 60, Rainbow Lake, died Monday, September 08, 2008 at his home following a long illness.
Born in Saranac Lake, New York on August 12, 1947, he was the son of James and Helen (Minney) Strack. He married Jo Ann Tilliets on October 21, 1995 in Saranac Lake by Hon Thomas Glover.
Tom was a life long resident of the area. He served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War from 1965 to 1968. He later served in the United States Navy Reserve from 1982 to 1990, He is a life member of the American Legion Post 447 Saranac Lake, Life member Albert A. Gonyea VFW Post 3357 Saranac Lake, past Franklin County Commander of the American Legion, and is a member of the Saranac Lake Elks Club BPOE 1508. He loves to golf, collects salt and pepper shakers, eagles, knives and swords. He also loves to play cards with family and likes to bake from "scratch" (His wife still hasn't found anything like it in stores). Tom also worked as a taxi driver for 10 years in the Tri-lakes area.
He is survived by his wife Jo Ann Strack of Rainbow Lake, NY, one son Thomas Strack and his wife Melanie of Saranac Lake, NY, one daughter Lynette Ann LaMora and her husband Michael of Saranac Lake, NY, two step sons Matthew Dushane of Lake Placid, NY and Mark Dushane of Louisiana, two sister Mya Louise Duprey of Saranac Lake, NY and Dawn Aleta Boula of Bloomingdale, NY, five brothers Gerald J Strack of Lake Clear, NY, Wesley H. Strack of Lake Clear, NY, Edward L. Strack of Phoenix, AZ, Richard J. Strack of Wappinger Falls, NY, and Eugene D. Strack of Saranac Lake, NY, 10 Grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, mother, one step-son Brian Freer, and his oldest brother George Strack.
Calling hours will take place at the Fortune-Keough Funeral Home on Wednesday, September 10, 2008 from 1PM -4PM and 7PM - 9PM. An Elks Memorial service will take place Wednesday evening at 7:00 PM. A veteran’s service will take place Wednesday evening at 8:45 PM. A funeral service will take place at 11:00 AM on Thursday, September 11, 2008 at the Fortune-Keough Funeral Home with Rev. Thomas Kornmeyer officiating. Following cremation burial will take place at 10:00 AM on Saturday September 13, 2008 in St. John's Cemetery in Lake Clear, New York with Military Honors.
Friends wishing to remember Thomas Dwight Strack may make memorial contributions to American Cancer Society, Saranac Lake Vol. Fire Dept. Rescue Squad or for the benefit of his family in care of the funeral home.
John J. McKenna
John J. McKenna., 88, a resident of Lake Placid, NY and former Special Agent of the FBI and Mobil Oil Corporation Corporation executive, died on Saturday, September 6, 2008 at the Adirondack Medical Center in Saranac Lake, NY after a long illness. He lived in Irvington, NY for 25 years and retired to Lake Placid in 1984, having spent the previous 60 years vacationing and living part-time in Lake Placid.
On December 7, 1941, as bombs fell on American battleships at Pearl Harbor, the Special Agent in Charge of the FBI's Honolulu office called the Washington office of FBI director J. Edgar Hoover. In Director Hoover's office 22 year-old McKenna, a second-year law student and one of Director Hoover's Clerks, answered the telephone. At the time the Director was in New York City. Questioning the Agent, McKenna asked for some proof of the attack before relaying the call to the Director. "The Japanese are bombing Pearl Harbor. It's war" the Agent said, "You may be able to hear it yourself. Listen!", as he held the receiver out the window. McKenna reportedly became the first person in the continental U.S. to be told of the attack on Pearl Harbor, The Director later informed President Franklin D. Roosevelt.
When Director Hoover learned of McKenna's intention to leave the Bureau to enlist in the war effort, he waived the law degree requirement, promoted him to Special Agent and advised McKenna that he would serve his country best if he remained in the FBI. During his 15 year career McKenna led many investigations. He was a senior member of the arresting team that apprehended notorious Chicago gangster George "Bugs" Moran, target of the St. Valentine's Day Massacre.
In 1963 he joined Mobil Oil Corporation rising rapidly to the position of Manager of Security and Safety, overseeing Mobil's worldwide security efforts in more then 40 countries. He also served as Chairman of the Security and Safety Committee of the Alyeska Pipeline Service Company, responsible for operating and securing the Alaskan crude oil pipeline.
After retiring from Mobil Oil in 1984 he moved to Lake Placid where he was active in many civic and charitable organizations. He served on the Lake Placid Planning Board and the Uilein Mercy Center Board. As Chairman of the Placid Memorial Hospital Board he was instrumental in effecting the merger with Saranac Lake General Hospital in order to form the Adirondack Medical Center, where he assumed the position as Vice-Chairman of the AMC Board of Directors. While at Lake Placid Memorial he also negotiated with the State of New York to build the United States Olympic Training Center at Lake Placid on land belonging to the hospital.
At the time of his death he served as Vice-Chairman of the Henry Uihlein II and Mildred A. Uihlein Foundation Trust in Lake Placid. In this position he was instrumental in securing the funding for development of Mid's Park on Main Street in Lake Placid, the new Uilein NYSEF training Center at Whiteface Mountain and numerous other projects in the Adirondacks.
John Joseph McKenna was born on October 17, 1919 in Poughkeepsie, New York, the son of James A. and Eleanor (Mahoney) McKenna. He was a star athlete at St. Peter's High School, captaining the basketball team. He graduated from Catholic University of America in 1940 with a degree in electrical engineering. he was elected Class President all four years at CUA. He attended Georgetown Law School at night and worked during the day at the FBI. He left law school prior to graduation in order to become and Special Agent.
He was predeceased by his four brothers (James, Thomas, Joseph and Edward) each of whom graduated from Catholic University and who all then matriculated at Georgetown Law or Georgetown Dental School.
His wife of 15 years, Mary Rita Madden, of Lake Placid, died in 1963. In 1965 he married Rusty Schnaufer Hovey, also of Lake Placid who died in 2000.
Survivors include six children, John J. McKenna, Jr. of Washington, DC, James B. McKenna of Lake Placid, and Dr. Patrick H. McKenna of Springfield, IL (all children of his marriage to Mary Rita McKenna); and Tracey A. Hovey, Christian G. Hovey, and William P. Hovey (all children of Rusty Hovey McKenna at the time of their marriage); and 13 grandchildren, John J. McKenna, III, Duncan Elizabeth McKenna, Taylor J. McKenna, James A. McKenna, Elizabeth S. McKenna, Katherine E. McKenna, Mary Rita McKenna, Caroline E. McKenna, Haley H. Johnson, Kara H. Johnson, Lars H. Johnson, Sam W. Hovey and Aleksander B. Hovey.
Family and friends may call Tuesday, September 9, from 5:00 to 8:00 PM at the M.B. Clark Funeral Home on Saranac Avenue in Lake Placid. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday, September 10, at 10:00 AM at St. Agnes Roman Catholic Church in Lake Placid. His internment will take place after the Mass at St. Agnes Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to St. Agnes School, 2322 Saranac Avenue, Lake Placid, NY 12946.
Richard "Ray" Willette
Richard "Ray" Willette, age 81, of 18 Ridgeway, Saranac Lake, died peacfully Tuesday, September 02, 2008 at his home after a long illness.
Born in Moores, New York on November14, 1926, he was the son of Phillip and Della (Gates) Willette. He married Audrey Kroldart on July 6, 1946 in Saranac Lake.
Mr. Willette had been employed by the Village of Saranac Lake Water Department for over 27 years until his retirement in 1976. He was a veteran of the United States Army serving during World War II from 1946 to 1947. Mr. Willette was a life time member of the Saranac Lake American Legion and a past member of the Saranac Lake Elks Club BPOE 1508. An avid bowler, he belonged to various leagues including the Friday night Elks and the Sunday mixed and also participated in the Belevedere pool league. Mr. Willette was a life-long outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing, and snowmobiling. He had also worked as the pyro-technician for the Village fireworks display during community events such as Winter Carnival and 4th of July and constructed one of the first village floats for the king and queen of winter carnival.
He is survived by his wife Audrey, five children Richard Willette and his wife Janice of Cat Spring, TX, Sharon Bowman and her husband Charles of Peru, NY, Rodger Willette and his wife Patricia of Bloomingdale, NY, Robert Willette of Vermontville, NY, and Linda Willette of Plattsburgh, NY, 11 Grandchildren, 6 Great Grandchildren, three sisters Lillian Premo of Montevallo, AL, Marceline Fanning of Saranac Lake, NY, and Antoinette Willette of Saranac Lake, NY, one brother Gabriel "Bucky" Willette and his wife Connie of Saranac Lake, NY, three sisters-in-law Shirley Willette of Saranac Lake, NY, Rowena Kroldart of Batavia, NY, and Ruth Kroldart of Orchard Park, NY and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, mother and 8 brothers and sisters.
Funeral arrangements are in care of the Fortune-Keough Funeral Home. There will be no calling hours. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 11:00 AM on Saturday September 6, 2008 at St. Bernard's Church, with Rev. Thomas Kronmeyer officiating. Burial will follow in Pine Ridge Cemetery.
Friends wishing to remember Richard "Ray" Willette may make memorial contributions to High Peaks Hospice in care of the funeral home. Friends may also send online condolences to the family at fortunekeoughfuneralhome.com
Ruth I. Collins
Ruth I. Collins, age 82, formerly of Overlook Apartments, Bloomingdale, NY, died Wednesday, September 03, 2008 at the Alice Hyde Nursing Home in Malone where she had resided for the past 8 years
Born in Moira, New York on November 05, 1925, she was the daughter of Lloyd and Ruby (Clooky) Trushaw. She married Isadore Collins on October 8, 1946 at the Assumption of Mary Church in Redford, NY. He predeceased her in 1992.
Mrs. Collins worked as a waitress at Bernie Wilson's Restaurant in Saranac Lake for several years. Ruth, along with her husband, owned and operated Zeke's Club in Redford, NY from 1957-1962. They also owned and operated Zeke's Inn in South Colton from 1963 -1972. She was later employed as a tax collector for the town of Franklin for eight years and was last employed at Alice's Restaurant in Saranac Lake for many years
She is survived by three daughters, Carol Ames and her husband John of Canton, NY, Donna Buckley and husband Richard of Loon Lake, NY, and Joan Demers and her husband James of Constable, NY, two sisters Harriet DaBolt of Cattaraugus, NY and Irene Bryant of Saranac Lake, NY, four grandsons John Buckley of Bloomingdale, NY, Michael Collins of Oakdale, CT, Patrick Collins of Norwich, NY, and James Demers, Jr. of Constable, NY, one granddaughter Leann Hance of Elmira, NY, 2 great granddaughters, 7 great grandsons, and 2 great- great granddaughters. She was preceded in death by her father, mother, and one sister Joyce Fleury.
Calling hours will take place at the Fortune-Keough Funeral Home in Saranac Lake on Friday September 5, 2008 from 2PM -4PM and 7PM - 9PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 11:00 AM on Saturday September 6, 2008 at Church of the Assumption in Redford. Burial will follow at Assumption Cemetery in Redford.
Friends wishing to remember Ruth I. Collins may make memorial contributions to Alice Hyde Nursing Home or Alzheimer’s Association in care of the funeral home.
Irene M. Boula Bryant
Irene M. Boula Bryant, age 82, formerly of 651 County Route 18, Lake Clear, died Friday, September 25, 2009 at the Franklin County Nursing Home in Malone, NY.
Born in Brushton, New York on August 16, 1927, she was the daughter of Lloyd and Ruby (Clookey) Trushaw.
Irene had been a long time resident of the area and had worked at the Blue Gentian Restaurant for many years.
She is survived by three sons Raymond Boula of Saranac Lake, NY and one sister Harriet Dabault of Loon Lake, NY, 4 Grandchildren Shannon Boula and his wife Mindy of Georgia, Michelle Boula of Georgia, Corina Boula of South Carolina and Jennifer Martinez and her husband Ernest of Cheyenne, Wyoming; 5 Great Grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. She is also survived by seven step-children Larry Patraw and his wife Bonnie of Alexandria Bay, NY, Bonnie Garceau and her husband Gregory of Malone, NY, Gary Patraw and his wife Sharron of New Jersey, Connie Dashno and her husband Terry of Dickenson Center, Donna Suscie and her finance Bruce Ploof of Dickenson Center, Terry Patraw, and his wife Mary Anne of Boise, Idaho, Penny Derkevics, and her husband Peter of Sound Beach Long Island, 18 step-grandchildren, 35 step great grandchildren She was preceded in death by her parents, two sons Frank Boula and Harold Trushaw , two sisters Joyce Fleury and Ruth Collins, her husband Bernard Boula, and Rolland Bryant and her companion for the last 27 years William Patraw.
Funeral arrangements are in care of the Fortune-Keough Funeral Home in Saranac Lake. Calling hours will take place at the Fortune-Keough Funeral Home on Saturday, September 3, 2009 from 1PM - 3PM. A memorial service will immediately follow at 3:00 P.M. at the funeral home, with Rev. Thomas Kornmeyer officiating. Burial will take place in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Brushton, NY at a later date.
Friends wishing to remember Irene M. Bryant may make memorial contributions to High Peaks Hospice in care of the funeral home.
B. James Brown
B. James Brown, 85, of 16 High St., Tupper Lake, passed away, Friday, September 25th at the Adironack Medical Center in Saranac Lake. Born on May 8, 1924 in Tupper Lake, he was the son of Robert and Valeda (LaFountain) Brown. Jim was a lifelong resident of Tupper Lake. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in November 1945 and was discharged in 1947 serving in Korea. Upon returning from service, he was employed at Walt Maroun's service station. Later he worked at the Sunshine Store on the corner of Mill and Park St. and became manager. In 1969, he started with the Village of Tupper Lake electric Dept and was a meter reader retiring in 1986. Jim was married to the former Jackie Gagnon in June 1974. He became a member of the T.L.F.D. on October 10,1943 and was a dedicated firemen for over 60 years. During that time he served in every capacity and as Chief of the F.D. from 1969-1970. In 2008 he was honored for 60 yrs of active service. He was also a member of the V.F.W. post 3120, past director of the Tupper Lake Rod and Gun and a long time member of the Tupper Lake Country Club. Jim was also active in various community functions such as Meals on Wheels and Food Pantry. For many years after his retirement, he and his wife enjoyed wintering in Port Charlotte, Florida. He is survived by his wife, one sister Joyce Earle and her husband Robert of Tupper Lake, two brothers, Robert Brown Jr. and his wife Shirley of Tupper Lake, Alan Brown and his wife Joan of Harvest, Alabama and several nieces and nephews. He was pre-deceased by his parents and one brother Roy. Calling hours will be held on Sunday, September 27 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm with a Fireman's service at 7pm at the Stuart-Fortune-Keough funeral home. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Monday at 11:00 a.m. at St. Alphonsus church. Burial will follow at St. Alphonsus cemetery with full military honors. Memorials in Jim's honor can be made to the Tupper Lake Volunteer Fire Dept.
Edward B. Elliott
Edward B. Elliott, age 77, of 216 Riverside Drive, Saranac Lake, died Saturday, September 19, 2009 at C.V.P.H Medical Center in Plattsburgh, NY.
Born in Brooklyn, New York on January 31, 1932, he was the son of Walter and Marguerite (O'Melia) Elliott. He married Doris M. Hart on November 29, 1958. She predeceased him on February 27, 2001.
Mr. Elliott had been a resident of Saranac lake for many years. Prior to that he had been employed as Personnel Manager for the Maryknoll Foreign mission in Ossining, NY for many years. Mr. Elliott is a veteran of the United States Army serving in Korea.
He is survived by a brother, David Elliott of Williston, VT, daughters Lynne Elliott of Norwood, MA, Karen Elliott-Grinnell of Sandwich, NH, Son, Mark Elliott of Port Charlotte, FL, grandson Liam Grinnell of Sandwich, NH. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Funeral arrangements are in care of the Fortune-Keough Funeral Home in Saranac Lake. There will be no calling hours. A Memorial Mass will take place at 10AM on Saturday, October 3, 2009, at St. Agnes Church in Lake Placid with Rev. Morgan officiating.
Friends wishing to remember Edward B. Elliott may make memorial contributions to Disabled Veterans Charitable Service in care of the funeral home.
Denise (Hachey) Peets
Denise (Hachey) Peets, 58, of Tupper Lake, died peacefully on Friday, September 18, 2009, at the Adirondack Medical Center in Saranac Lake where she has been surrounded by family during her recent illness. A life-long resident of Tupper Lake, she attended local schools. She retired from Sunmount DDSO in 2008.
Denise was the heart and soul of a very large and exuberant extended family. The Peets home was the rallying point of many fun-filled family gatherings with great food. Coming from a family of hearty eaters she became one of the family’s favorite cooks solidifying our versions of delicious standard dishes and creating new recipes. What a loss if you haven’t sampled her “pink stuff”. Among her special interests were collecting cookbooks, reading, decorating, an interest in gardens though not an active gardener, “penny” gambling, card playing, and travel.
She and her husband, Roger, were constant companions and liked to travel and to explore alternate routes, taking little-known roads to see where they meandered.
She was predeceased by her mother, Beulah (Trepanier) Hachey and father, Zenon Hachey; and her brothers, Raymond Hachey and Robert Hachey. Denise’s beloved survivors include her husband, Roger Peets, of Tupper Lake; daughter, Maureen (James) Foti of Tupper Lake; son, Kevin Hachey of Milwaukee, WI, David (Allyson) Peets of St. Regis Falls,NY and Todd Peets of Fulton, NY; sisters, Sharon Hachey of Syracuse, NY and Linda (Rodney) Bashant of Tupper Lake; brothers, Michael (Deborah) Hachey, of Rochester, NY, David (Donna) Hachey of Tupper Lake, and Donald (Laurie) Hachey of Tupper Lake; grandchildren, Stephanie Hachey, Jessica Foti, Alexandra Peets, Christine Peets, Todd Peets, Jr., Brandi Peets, Kayla Peets; godson, Donnie Hachey; and many nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends may celebrate her life at the Stuart-Fortune-Keough Funeral Home in Tupper Lake on Tuesday, September 22nd, between 7:00 PM and 9:00 PM. A Memorial service will be held at the Funeral Home on Wednesday, September 23rd at 11:00 AM with Fr. Kris Lauzon officiating. Burial will follow in St. Alphonsus Cemetery. Contributions in her memory may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Her life was exemplified by kindness, compassion and a strength of character. Words cannot express how much she was loved nor how much she will be missed. Online condolences may be made at www.stuartfortunekeoughfuneralhome.com
Anne Marie Harnett
Anne Marie Harnett, age 75, formerly Lake Flower Apartments, Saranac Lake, NY died Monday, September 21, 2009 at AMC-Uihlein Mercy Center in Lake Placid.
Born in Plattsburgh, New York on May 15, 1934, she was the daughter of Stephen and Eva (St. John) Harnett.
Anne had been a resident of Saranac Lake since 1988 coming form Ogdensburg, NY where she had lived for over 30 years. Anne was a member of the Saranac Lake Adult Center and St. Bernard's Church. She had also served as the former editor of the Mountain Crest News Letter for 5 years.
She is survived by several cousins and many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother Stephen Harnett of West Chazy, NY.
Funeral arrangements are in care of the Fortune-Keough Funeral Home in Saranac Lake. There will be no calling hours. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 12:00 PM on Tuesday September 21, 2009 at St. Bernard's Church in Saranac Lake with Rev. Thomas Kornmeyer officiating. Burial will follow at St. Bernard Cemetery in Saranac Lake.
Friends wishing to remember Anne Marie Harnett may make memorial contributions to St. Bernard's Church in care of the funeral home.
John W. Jock
John W. Jock, 74, of 78 Little Wolf Rd., passed away into the loving arms of his Savior at CVPH in Plattsburgh on September 16, 2009. Born on September 24, 1934 in Moira, he was the son of Wilbur and Rachael (Sauvie) Jock. John was a retired veteran of the U.S. Navy serving from 1955-1981. John was previously married to the former Gail Gonyea. After his retirement, he returned to Tupper Lake and operated the Auto body shop at LeRoy's Auto for 20 years. He is survived by his loving companion of 20 years, Cindy Mayotte and four children; Debbie Proper and her husband John of Malone, John K. Jock and is wife Caroline of Tupper Lake, Christopher Jock and his wife Lisa of Charlotte, NC, Rene Jock and her companion Chad Garvey of Tupper Lake, grandchildren, Michelle (Proper) Coccia, Nathan Proper, Douglas John Jock, Daniel Jock, Jayden Jock, Jessica Jock, Kayla Cote, great-grandchildren, Jacoby R. Coccia, Penelope and Joseph Cazzia. He was pre-deceased by his parents and a sister Dorothy Exware. There will be no calling hours. A graveside service with the presence of the V.F.W. and Tupper Lake Honor Guard will be held on John's birthday, Thursday, September 24th at 10:00 a.m. at St. Alphonsus cemetery. A small gathering will follow at 78 Little Wolf Rd. Memorial contributions may be made in John's name to the Tupper Lake Rescue Squad.
Margaret A. Gedroiz
Margaret A. Gedroiz, age 70, of 29 Margaret Street, Saranac Lake, NY died Tuesday, September 15, 2009 at her home.
Born in Saranac Lake, New York on August 11, 1939, she was the daughter of Clarence and Madeline (Parmeter) Wilson. She married Dr. Anthony Gedroiz who predeceased her in 1975.
Mrs. Gedroiz was a lifelong resident of Saranac Lake. She was employed at the AMC- Hospital for several years. Prior to that she opened and operated Wells News Stand in Saranac Lake for many years. She enjoyed cooking, music and crafts.
She is survived by two daughters Linda Branch and her husband Larry of Saranac Lake, NY, Terri Kilner and husband Alain Dumais of Saranac Lake, NY, two sons Chris Kilner and his wife Joanne of Saranac Lake, NY, and Gary Kilner of Saranac Lake, NY, one step-daughter Lori Kilner-Khouri and her husband Stephen of Charleston, SC; seven grandchildren Lacey and Lance Branch, Cayla Martin, Shannon, Dylan and Dakota Kilner all of Saranac Lake, and Easton Khouri of Charleston, SC and two great grandchildren Chris Martin and Drew Konkoski. She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother Donald Wilson.
Calling hours will take place at the Fortune-Keough Funeral Home on Thursday, September 17, 2009 from 2PM -4PM and 6PM - 8PM.. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday at the Fortune-Keough Funeral Home, with Rev. Andrea Sears officiating. Burial will follow at North Elba Cemetery in Lake Placid.
Friends wishing to remember Margaret A. Gedroiz may make memorial contributions to High Peaks Hospice or Saranac Lake Vol. Fire Dept. Rescue Squad in care of the funeral home.
Agnes M. Martin
Agnes M. Martin, age 95, of State Route 86, Gabriels, died Thursday, September 30, 2010 at Adirondack Medical Center in Saranac Lake.
Born in Malone, New York on August 05, 1915, she was the daughter of Frank and Lola (Sprague) Murphy. She married Leander Martin of Gabriels October 31, 1039 and resided there all her life. She was predeceased by her husband in 1992.
Mrs. Martin grew up in Malone, NY where she attended Franklin Academy. She was a homemaker all her life. Mrs. Martin was a communicant of Church of the Assumption in Gabriels and also active member of the Senior Citizens of the Town of Brighton. She particularly enjoyed her weekly Bible Study class at Will Rogers in Saranac Lake.
Mrs. Martin is survived by her daughters Leandra Martin Williams and Sandra Martin Townsend both of New Jersey and a son Peter Martin of St. Regis Falls, NY. She is also survived by her sister Mary LaVoie of North Bangor, NY, eight grandchildren Jennifer Assante, Bethany Juckett, Raymond Gormley, Alethia Wallace, Ashley Marion, Peter Martin, Jr., Matthew Martin and Gavin Martin, four great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by a son Allen in 1947, her sisters Charlotte Murphy McDonald and Hazel Murphy Bellows both of Malone and three brothers Frank, Willard and Earle.
Calling hours will take place at the Fortune-Keough Funeral Home on Sunday, October 3, 2010 from 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 11:00 AM on Monday October 4, 2010, at Church of the Assumption in Gabriels. Burial will follow at Mt. View/Brighton Cemetery.
Friends wishing to remember Agnes M. Martin may make memorial contributions to the Paul Smiths Gabriels Volunteer Fire Department or the Saranac Lake Volunteer rescue Squad in care of the funeral home. Family and friends can also share their memories and sign the online guestbook at fortunekeoughfuneralhome.com.
Edward (Ted) Blackmar, III
Edward (Ted) Blackmar, III, MD, 88, of Camp Forestcraft on the Upper Saranac Lake, died September 26, 2010 at Meadowbrook Health Care in Plattsburgh.
Born in Scarsdale, NY, on January 16, 1922, he was the only son of Abel Edward and Dorothy (Bernard) Blackmar, Jr.
Ted graduated from Hamilton College and New York Medical School, practicing as resident physician at the Peddie and Lawrenceville schools in central New Jersey until he retired to his camp in the Adirondacks Mts. of New York in 1973. Ted served in the Navy during WWII, and in the Korean War as medical officer with the 1st Marine Division in the front lines as well as at the Portsmouth Naval Hospital.
The Adirondack Mountains were the light of Ted's life. Unmarried, his children were many - the boys and girls who attended the summer camp he founded in 1948 on Gilpin Bay and in whose lives his legacy rests. Camp Forestcraft, a unique outdoor camp and family resort, offered children 12-16 years the opportunity to make decisions for themselves. There was no regimen such as archery, crafts, etc., but weekly camping trips into the woods, the mountains, lakes, and rivers Ted knew and loved so well were organized by the campers and their counselors. Campers, too, were expected to contribute to the running of the camp through work assignments.
Tributes from former campers are many, and one local gentleman who is a former camper wrote, "You are a champ, Ted, and you mean the world to me ... you have touched my life profoundly." Ted's daily "lectures" from before the fireplace following meals enlightened some and were a soporific for others, but were always a source of wisdom from a man whose goal was to form young people into productive and ethical adults.
Ted's love of the Adirondacks was nurtured during his early years at Lake Clear Inn and through his close friendships with year-round residents, Ted and Gertrude Peete and the Bill Wardners. Ted's grandfather, at the age of 18 years in 1870, wrote a diary of his experiences in the Great North Woods, a copy of which is in the Saranac Lake Free Library's Adirondack Room.
A world traveler, Ted hiked in Patagonia, the European Alps, New Zealand, the High Sierras, five treks in the Nepalese Himalayas, and more, as well as over 30 canoe trips in Canada with his camp groups. His color photographs and slides are vibrant depictions of landscapes throughout the world. In Nepal he met his close friend, Mary Brumder, who predeceased him in 1999.
Ted is survived by his sister, Polly Ohman, and her husband, Bengt, of Lake Clear. He is also survived by eleven nieces and nephews including Kinna Ohman of Goshen, Vermont, and Peter Ohman of Bozeman, Montana. His sisters, Anne and Joan, predeceased him.
Ted's ashes will be interred in the Harrietstown Cemetery near Saranac Lake, and a gathering in his memory will be held at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to the A. Edward Blackmar Fund and mailed to Adirondack Community Trust, PO Box 288, Lake Placid, NY 12946. Funeral arrangements are in care of the Fortune-Keough Funeral Home in Saranac Lake.
Robert Mandigo
ROBERT MANDIGO Sr., 76, of 8 North St., Conifer died at his home peacefully and surrounded by his family on Wednesday, September 29th. Robert was born May 13, 1934 to Clifton and Louise Mandigo. He graduated from Tupper Lake High School and went on to serve in the United States Marine Corps, where he met his loving wife of 54 years, Sula Butler. Robert leaves behind his wife Sula, seven children; Dorothy Smith of Raeford, NC, Armon (Tinker) Hollingsworth and his wife Glenda of Piercefield, Randy Mandigo of Tupper Lake, Kathy Fuller and her husband Robert of Tupper Lake, Dora Arsenault and her husband Keith of Niceville, FL., Robert Mandigo Jr. and Natalie of Port St. Lucie, FL. and Derick Mandigo of Tupper Lake. As a dearly loved grandfather, he will be missed by h is 12 grandchildren; Mark Smith, Clint Hollingsworth, Traci Sanford, Randy, Jonathon and Halle Mandigo, Jason and Kyle Fuller, Matthew and Korey Arsenault, Natasha and Nicole Mandigo. He is also survived by 10 great-grandchildren, two brothers; Clifton and Lee Mandigo, fours sisters; Virginia Chapman, Katherine Lamora, Mae Duplantie and his twin sister Roberta Allendorf. Robert was preceded in death by his parents and brother Howard and sister Abby Fox. He was a life long resident of Conifer, where he spent much of his time hunting and fishing. He loved to teach his children and grandchildren how to fish and hunt. Calling hours will be held on Friday, October 1 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm at the Stuart-Fortune-Keough Funeral home in Tupper Lake. A funeral service will be held on Saturday at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Gale Cemetery. Those wishing to make memorial contributions are asked to consider the Fisher House in care of the funeral home.
Norma Lake Green
Norma Lake Green, of Arlington, Virginia, died peacefully Monday, September 20, 2010, surrounded by family, at her summer home near Tupper Lake, New York.
Born in Cambridge, New York on March 28, 1919 to Guy and Gertrude Lake, Norma was educated as a child in a one-room schoolhouse in Corinth, New York, and went on to graduate from Saratoga Springs High School. She continued her education, earning her Bachelor of Science degree in Home Economics from Plattsburgh State Teachers' College. Her first employment as a high school teacher ended when she joined the Women's Army Corps during WWII. As a 2nd Lieutenant she served as Dietician for Army Mess Halls at various bases around the country. On June 16, 1944 she married William D. Green and spent the remainder of her life as a faithful wife and devoted mother to her seven children.
After her children were grown, she became an avid gardener, woodswoman, reader, and artist. She created many oil paintings, water colors, dried flower collages, and other works of art. She loved to travel, and her destinations included Great Britain, Europe, China, Mexico, Canada, and Alaska.
One of her greatest loves was her summer home on the shores of Upper Saranac Lake near the village of Tupper Lake, New York. There, she welcomed family and friends, hosting birthdays, weddings, summer vacations, and other family celebrations for over three decades.
She is survived by six of her seven children, daughters, Norma Green Gilpin of Houston, Texas, Elizabeth Green Wolfe & her husband, Bill, of Arlington, Virginia, Carole Green Newman & her husband, Crit Cook, of Arlington, Virginia, and Katherine Ann Green & her husband, Joerg Schwoch, of Ocala, Florida, and sons, William D. Green, Jr. of Alexandria, Virginia, and Richard P. Green & his wife, Susan, of Dunnellon, Florida; her sister, Edith Lake Brazos of Arlington, Virginia; ten Grandchildren and nine Great-Grandchildren; and numerous Nieces, Nephews, and Cousins.
The Funeral Service will be held Saturday, October 9, 2010 at 10am in Arlington, Virginia at the Cherrydale Baptist Church. Reverend Steve King will officiate. Visitation will be from 6pm to 8pm, Friday, October 8, 2010 at the Murphy Funeral Home in Arlington, Virginia. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Habitat For Humanity, National Wildlife Federation, or Boys Town.
