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Philip J. “Chappy” LaBrie
On September 25, 2010, Philip J. “Chappy” LaBrie went to his heavenly home to be with his mom, Christine, his father Octave, and his brother Eddie. He was 88.
Born March 10, 1922, Chap attended and graduated from the Tupper Lake Central School system where he excelled in math, science, and sports. Shortly after that, he served his county with the US Army in the South Pacific, and was honorably discharged at the end of Word War II, achieving the rank of Technical Sergeant, specializing in communications.
Under the GI Bill, he continued his education attending St. Lawrence University and Canton ATC where he received his degree in Electrical Engineering. During his college years, he established his own business, Phil’s Radio and TV, which he successfully ran for almost 50 years.
It was also during that time, that Chap married Ruth “Midge” McGillis, also of Tupper Lake, on November 5, 1955. It was a marriage that would last a lifetime. They had one daughter, Christal (LaBrie) Russell, and one son, Philip Edward LaBrie.
Chap loved life and enjoyed every minute of it. He always loved being around family and friends. A natural statesman, he was dubbed “The Mayor of Stetson Road”.
He loved to bowl, where he did everything from dropping a bowling ball on his big toe, to rolling a 299 game, and he loved golf, where he did everything from running himself over with a golf cart, to scoring two holes-in-one. Chap also loved to play ping-pong and greatly enjoyed operating his Hamm Radio equipment. His call sign was K2DUE.
Earlier this year, the LaBrie family had the honor of attending a McGillis Family Reunion put on by the Jim Pryor family. He had a great time there and was one of the last ones to leave.
Chap was truly a one of a kind, just ask anyone who knew him. There will never be another one like him. Chappy really did have a wonderful life and he really did live happily ever after.
Surviving members of his family, along with his wife, daughter, and son, are his son-in-law, Craig Russell of Morrisonville, a grandson, Matthew Craig Russell, also of Morrisonville, his wife, Kelsi, and several in-laws, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Calling hours will be Thursday, September 29, from 7PM to 9PM at the Stuart-Fortune-Keough Funeral Home. A mass of Christian Burial will be take place on Friday, September 30, 2010, at St. Alphonsus church starting at 11AM. After the burial, a reception will follow at the Knights of Columbus Hall.
Donations in Chappy’s memory can be made to the Tupper Lake Rescue Squad.
Katherine E. Sawyer
Katherine E. Sawyer, age 82, of 147 Lake Street, Saranac Lake, died Monday, September 20, 2010 at Fletcher Allen Health Care Facility in Burlington, VT.
Born in Saranac Lake, New York on October 19, 1927, she was the daughter of Plymon and Julia (Mousaw) Muncil. Katherine married Robert Sawyer on May 29, 1958 in Saranac Lake.
Mrs. Sawyer had been a life long resident of Saranac Lake and had owned and operated a day care center for many years. Her children and grandchildren were her greatest joy.
She is survived by her husband Robert, three children Cynthia Goodrich of Raleigh, NC, Anthony Brooks of Lake Clear, NY and Tammy Bova of Saranac Lake, NY, two step daughters Donna Darrah of AuSable Forks, NY, and Terri Krutz of Malone, NY, 7 Grandchildren , several great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She is also survived by one sister-in-law Helen Muncil of Saranac Lake. She was preceded in death by her father, mother, one brother Raymond Muncil, two sisters Salina Gallo and Florence Mulligan, and 3 grandchildren.
Calling hours will take place at the Fortune-Keough Funeral Home on Friday, September 24, 2010 from 2PM -4PM and 7PM - 9PM. A memorial service will take place at 11:00 AM on Saturday September 22, 2010 at the Fortune-Keough Funeral Home, with Rev. Mark Reilly officiating. Burial will follow in Pine Ridge Cemetery.
Friends wishing to remember Katherine E. Sawyer may make memorial contributions to Alzheimer's Association in care of the funeral home.
Natalie O. Bourdage
Natalie O. Bourdage, 90, passed away in her sleep on September 15, 2010 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, NY during a brief hospitalization. She had moved away from her home in Tupper Lake to an assisted living community in Penfield, NY near family one year ago.
Born Natalie O. Boyer on February 12, 1920 to Oscar and Mary (Soulia) Boyer in Conifer, NY, she was the sixth of their eight children. When the saw mill in Conifer closed, the family moved to Tupper Lake where Natalie attended local schools. She often recalled the horse and buggy rides to elementary school at the junction . After she completed her education, she was employed at the Newberry’s store on Park Street until her marriage.
On June 19, 1941, Natalie was married to Real (Ray) J. Bourdage by the Reverend E. O. Herveux in the chapel near St. Alphonsus Church in Tupper Lake, NY. After their three children were all in school Natalie joined the staff at the A+P grocery store. Countless local families remember Natalie as a cashier with a perpetual smile who was always helpful and caring. She retired from the A&P after twenty-five years as a devoted employee.
Natalie was an avid golfer and continued to walk the local course swinging a club well into her eighties. She was known for her excellent putting and eagle eye abilities to track the ball (for everyone!) In her younger years she was a member of the six woman team and truly loved joining the other gals playing in the Twilight League. She and Ray also joined a local bowling team and although Natalie bowled for the fun of it, her ability to focus on the game resulted in some very high scores. Over the years she was a loyal fan of Ray’s clarinet and saxophone playing at the local Waukesha Restaurant. She loved to dance, and cherished the times when Ray could leave the bandstand for a trip around the dance floor with her. She was still dancing this past year to jazz bands playing at the assisted living community.
As a devoted mother she attended all of her children’s events at school, and it was here where she developed a love of sports as she watched her two sons and daughter competing or cheerleading. She cheered them and their team on with genuine excitement and enthusiasm . She continued watching many sports events live, or on television, well into her twilight years.
Natalie was high energy and could always be found either cleaning and dusting, baking, or outside working in her yard. She enjoyed helping others when they could no longer do their own shopping or cleaning.
None of her talents ever exceeded her culinary abilities. She was best known for her Thanksgiving and Christmas turkey dinners, which no one else could replicate. We all thank her for her tireless efforts to serve us a feast at every meal and for always being the loving, giving and spiritual core of our family. She was very close to her family, including her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Natalie is survived by her three children, Phillip Bourdage and his wife Bonnie of Penfield, NY, Gerald Bourdage and his wife Margaret of Pulaski, NY, and Cynthia Bisson and her husband James of Piercefield, NY, her grandchildren Lisa (George) Young and Lisa’s mother Judith Soucy, Kristoffer (Tabitha) McMonagle, Nicole Bourdage, Kristin (Donald) Reninger , and Brian Bourdage, her great-grandchildren Megan, Brittany and Juliana Young; Colin, Brianna, Landon and Aiden McMonagle, plus cousins, nieces, and nephews.
She was predeceased by her husband, Ray, in 1991, her parents, sisters Leonore Brunette, Florence Cote, Mary Darling, Wilma Jasper, and Helen Baird, brothers Gene Boyer and Kenneth Boyer, and her dear friend Eldee Martineau.
Calling hours will be held on Saturday, October 9th from 1:00-2:00 at the Stuart- Fortune- Keough Funeral Home in Tupper Lake with a memorial service beginning at 2:00 PM. To celebrate Natalie’s life, her family would invite anyone to share their special memories of her after the memorial service. Directly following this gathering, burial will take place at the St. Alphonsus Cemetery.
Friends who wish to remember Natalie O. Bourdage may make a memorial contribution to the Tupper Lake Rescue Squad.
Ronald L. Benware
Ronald L. Benware, age 68, of 10 9th Street Lot 12, Tupper Lake, died Saturday, September 18, 2010 at Adirondack Medical Center in Saranac Lake, NY.
Born in Tupper Lake, New York on March 01, 1942, he was the son of Leo and Doris (Baker) Benware.
Ronald was a lifelong resident of Tupper Lake and had been employed at Sunmont DDSO for 30 years until his retirement in 1996. He enjoyed crossword puzzles, scary movies, computers and camping.
He is survived by his long time companion and best friend Laurie Ormsby of Tupper Lake, NY, one sister Sandra Degone of Tupper Lake, NY, several nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews including Sheila Duchaine, Brandon Duchaine , Amber LaFave, and James LaVair all of Tupper Lake, NY, Tina Tarbox of PA, PA, Kenneth LaVair, III. of Tupper Lake, NY, Trevor Tarbox of Potsdam, Amanda Tarbox of PA, C.J. Tarbox of PA, and Travis Tarbox of Pennsylvania. He is also survived by one brother-in-law Kenneth LaVair of Tupper Lake, NY. He was preceded in death by his father, mother, one sister Doris, one brother Gilbert Benware and a nephew Kenneth LaVair Jr.
Funeral arrangements are in care of the Stuart-Fortune-Keough Funeral Home in Tupper Lake. There will be no calling hours. Funeral services will take place at the convenience of the family.
Friends wishing to remember Ronald L. Benware may make memorial contributions to the Tupper Lake Volunteer Rescue Squad in care of the funeral home.
Scott F. Stearns
Scott F. Stearns, age 67, formerly of Saranac Lake and currently of Ontario, NY died August 6, 2010 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, NY.
Born July 5, 1943 in Saranac Lake, NY the son of Francis "Red" and Eleanor (Rice) Stearns.
His family was his greatest and first love. Scott was an avid reader and Adirondack post card collector. He has a huge collection of old Adirondack post cards featuring mostly the Tri-Lakes and a smaller collection of old holiday cards inspired by Dads special stamp collection.
He is survived by his wife Susan J, and her two children Colleen J and Francis A. and one son from a previous marriage Robert, 4 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, his mother Eleanor Stearns of Saranac Lake, NY, two sisters Karen Stearns and Jill Woodruff both of Saranac Lake; two brothers W. Alan Stearns and his wife Jamie G. of Penfield, NY. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father Francis, "Red" Stearns and one sister Madge Carpenter.
Richard Lawrence Cherwinski
Richard Lawrence Cherwinski, age 88, died on Thursday, September 16, 2010, at Adirondack Medical Center, Uihlein, Lake Placid, NY. He was born February 18, 1922 in Scranton, PA, the son of William and Theodora (Pawlicki) Cherwinski. Richard was raised in Scranton, PA and graduated from Technical High School, he went on to attend Penn State University, the University of Scranton , the George Peabody College in Nashville, Tenn., studying business and engineering. In 1941 he entered federal service with the Treasury Department in Washington, DC and later transferred to their Chicago office. In January 1943 he entered the U.S. Army during WWII serving in the European Theater of Operation until beinghonorably discharged in November 1945 as sgt. In February 1946 he started his career with theVeterans Administration where he held positions in property and purchasing at the sub-regional office in Scranton and the regional office, twice at Sunmount VA Hospital and Wilkes-Barre VA Hospitals. In 1964, he was appointed as Chief of Marketing (National Buying Division) at VA Center, Hines, Illinois purchasing drugs and medical equipment. Richard rose to the position of assistant chief supply division at the VAH, Excelsior Springs, MO. then to chief supply division at Poplar Bluff, MO. He also worked at Montrose V.A. Hospital in Montrose, NY. His last assignment was as Division Chief at the V.A. Hospital in Syracuse, NY where he retired in 1977 with 37 years government service. He received numerous commendations and awards. Richard and his wife Rose Marie returned to Tupper Lake, NY to the home they purchased in 1960 and enjoyed maintaining their Tree Farm for over25 years. He enjoyed gardening and watching wildlife, even saw a yellow cougar pass by the house. Richard enjoyed string orchestra music and sports. On September 11, 1948, he married the former Rose Marie Senich from Lenox, Pa., at St. Patrick's church in Nicholson, Pa. They were married 63 years. Mr. Cherwinski was the originator of the Tupper Lake National Association of Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) chapter and served as President for 13 years. While in Missouri, he was a member of the Knights of Columbus, the Civil Air Patrol Auxiliary. For several years he volunteered driving cancer patients from Tupper Lake to Plattsburgh for treatments. Richard was known for his charming quick wit and sense of humor. He is survived by his wife Rose Marie, one sister Ramona Hughes and her husband Fred and many nieces and nephews. He was pre-deceased by one brother Chester and five sisters, Cecilia Cherwinski, Lucy Slominski, Felicia Maraski, Evelyn Chilewski and Florence Boland. Calling hours will be held on Monday September 20th from 3 to 5 pm at the Charles H. Litwin funeral home in Nicholson. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, September 21 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Patricks church in Nicholson. Burial will follow at St. Patricks cemetery. Those wishing to make memorial contributions are asked to consider; Next Stop Tupper Lake , Tupper Lake Adult Center, or the American Cancer Society. Local arrangements are with the Stuart-Fortune-Keough funeral home in Tupper Lake. His wife Rose Marie resides at Will Rogers Retirement Community, 78 Will Rogers Drive., Apt. 305, Saranac Lake, NY 12983.
Rita Donnelly
Rita Donnelly, 94, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, September 15, 2010. She died in Tupper Lake at the home of Patrick and Darlene Donnelly, where she lived for the past 8 years. She went to the God she so faithfully served surrounded by her family and lots of love.
Born June 9, 1916 in Saranac Lake, NY she was the daughter of Martin Donnelly and Nora Van Cour Donnelly. She attended local schools and graduated from the College of New Rochelle in 1938. Her college activities reflect her intelligence and lifelong interests in religion, service, math and language. All 4 years, she was a member of the Athletic Assoc., Riding Group, Der Deutsche Verein, Little Flower Society, Long Distance Club, Mission Club, Sacred heart League, Sodality, and math club-which she was vice president of in her senior year. Rita began teaching in 1953 serving both as a teacher and principal at Lake Colby and Lake Clear Schools, retiring in June of 1981.
Along with her sister, Mary Donnelly Sheehan, and her brother, Francis Donnelly, she co-founded Donnelly’s Ice Cream in 1954. The very machine they originally purchased is still in use today. Rita spent many summer days chopping up bananas and preparing various berries or nuts to help create the flavors of that now famous ice cream! As anyone who dropped by can attest, a visitor was always treated to the flavor of the day. Rita herself ate her last cone on September 3rd, the last “real” food she ever had.
Rita was very devoted to the Catholic Church and a daily communicant as long as her health allowed. She was a member of the Catholic Daughters of America, Third Order of St. Francis, a Eucharistic minister, a fixture at St. Bernard’s for most of her life, and seen in the front pew of St. Alphonsus for many years. When she could no longer attend daily Mass, she watched EWTN for hours. She had a real devotion to Brother Andre for interceding on her behalf when she was a youngster, and continued to support his cause for sainthood and St. Joseph’s Oratory. She counted the Carmelite Sisters and the Franciscan Friars of the Atonement as some of her dearest friends. She loved and was loved by all the priests and sisters who knew her.
Rita also enjoyed reading, nature, painting, music of all kinds, and conversations with her family and friends. The dairy greenhouse thrived under the green thumbs of her and her sister. Every fall, she dressed up the classrooms of the other teachers in the family as she shared her geraniums. Rita truly enjoyed children for her whole lifetime. Even at age 92 she played with the pre-schoolers at Family Matters in Tupper Lake. Just this summer she delighted in balloon volleyball with some family little ones. She also enjoyed travel; visiting Ireland, Rome, England, Greece, and making many trips to Florida. More recently she did lots of camping with Pat and Darlene and their family, right up through this August.
In the past months, she charmed her friends at Hospice. Whether it was “conducting” as Chaplain Jeff sang, patting caregiver Brenda or social worker Ryan, or giving a little peck on the cheek to a volunteer or her nurses, she exuded gentleness and gratitude.
In addition to her parents, Rita was pre-deceased by her brother, Francis, her sister Mary Donnelly Sheehan, a niece, Ellen Donnelly and a niece-in-law, Karen Donnelly. She is survived by her 6 nieces and nephews and their spouses: Peter Donnelly, Martin and Nita Donnelly all of Saranac Lake, Mary Elizabeth and Clyde Black, and Patrick and Darlene Donnelly all of Tupper Lake, and Margaret and John DeForest and John Donnelly all of Brockport, 11 great-nieces and nephews, and 13 great-great nieces and nephews. In addition, she leaves behind many, many friends that stretch from Ireland to Canada and throughout the U.S. that she held close to her heart.
Rita was truly a gentle, humble woman, who not only practiced her religion faithfully, but lived out that faith vitally on a daily basis; quietly, unassumingly and graciously helping anyone and anyway she could.
Calling hours will be held at Stuart, Fortune, Keough Funeral Home in Tupper Lake on Sunday, September19th from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00. A Rite of Christian Burial will be held at St. Alphonsus in Tupper Lake with Monsignor John Murphy officiating on Monday, September 20th, at 10:00 AM with burial following at St. Bernard’s Cemetery in Saranac Lake.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be sent in Rita’s name to the Carmelite Monastery
89 Hiddenbrook Drive Beacon, NY 12508-3599 or Franciscan Friars of The Atonement at Graymoor PO Box 300 Garrison, NY 10524-0300
Laurie C. Miner
Laurie C. Miner, age 45, of 225 Lake Street, Saranac Lake, died Tuesday, October 28, 2008 at Adirondack Medical Center of Saranac Lake, NY.
Born in Oneida, New York on November 10, 1962, she was the daughter of Charles William and Laura (Smith) Wheeler.
Our Mom, sister, friend and neighbor Laurie Catherine Miner left us to carry on. We will miss her and that’s ok. The times we had with her now mean so much more. We will keep her in our hearts and say our goodbyes at the funeral home.
She is survived by her daughter Laura Miner and her companion BJ Hewitt of Onchiota, NY, two sons Joshua and Bradley Lohr both of Saranac Lake, NY, one granddaughter Natalie Hewitt of Onchiota, NY, three sisters Cindy Dougherty of Jamesville, NY, Charlotte Stoddard of Canastota, NY and Bonnie Lopez of Blossvale, NY; two brothers Gary Wheeler of Sylvan Beach, NY and Charles Wheeler of Oneida, NY; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her son Todd Kelly Miner and one brother Billy Wheeler.
Calling hours will take place at the Fortune-Keough Funeral Home in Saranac Lake on Saturday, November 1, 2008 from 4PM - 5PM. A funeral service will take place at 5:00 PM on Saturday with Rev. Harold Clark officiating.
Friends wishing to remember Laurie C. Miner may make memorial contributions to Comlinks in care of the funeral home.
Jean Gilbert Wilson
Jean Gilbert Wilson died 28 October 2008 at the Will Rogers retirement home in Saranac Lake, NY. Her son Charles Wilson lives nearby in Lake Placid. She was born 5 Dec 1914 in rural Armstrong IL, daughter of Charles Henry and Audrey May (Howard) Gilbert.
She attended Armstrong and Penfield schools and the University of Illinois, graduating with a degree in Bacteriology and went to work at Lake View Hospital Laboratory, Danville II during WWII. She married George Miller Wilson on 16 Feb 1940. They had two sons, Charles and Arnold Wilson in Urbana IL where George worked as a Geologist in the Illinois State Geological Survey until his death in 1985. Son Arnold also died in 1985. Jean worked in the Entomology Section of the Illinois Natural History Survey until retirement in 1979.
She belonged to five Dependent Masonic Bodies, the DAR and DAC and other historical and Genealogical societies, and enjoyed pursuing family genealogy.
At her request there will be no formal memorial services. Funeral arrangements are in care of the Fortune-Keough Funeral Home in Saranac Lake, NY.
Ronald VanCour
Ronald VanCour, age 72, formerly of Saranac Lake and currently of 52 Orchard Lane, Jay, NY died Monday, October 27, 2008 at his home in Titusville, Florida.
Born in Saranac Lake, New York on July 11, 1936, he was the son of Joseph and Rose (Harmer) VanCour. He married Jacqueline McGill on August 24, 1957 in St. Bernard's Church.
Mr. VanCour had been a life long resident of the area and had been employed for New York State Department of Conservation as a Conservation Operations Supervisor until his retirement in April 1995. He is a past member of the Saranac Lake Elks BPOE 1508 and communicant of St. Bernard's Church.
He is survived by his wife Jacqueline, one son Kevin VanCour and his wife Nora of Kissimmee, FL, one sister Grace Douglas of Fletcher, NC, one brother Stanley VanCour of Lake Placid, NY, and one granddaughter Rebecca Gagne and her husband Bobby of Gainesville, FL. He was preceded in death by his father, mother, and four brothers Ralph, Ernest, Thomas, Edmund, and Bernard VanCour.
Calling hours will take place at the Fortune-Keough Funeral Home on Friday from 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 11:00 am on Saturday November 1, 2008, with Rev.Thomas officiating. Burial will follow at St. Bernard Cemetery in Saranac Lake.
Friends wishing to remember Ronald VanCour may make memorial contributions to Fitzpatrick Cancer Center Foundation in care of the funeral home.
Lynn W. Wilson
Lynn W. Wilson, 78, of Winter St., Lake Placid, NY passed away Friday, October 24 after a lengthy illness. He was born on July 29, 1930 in Lake Placid, NY the son of Arthur and Myrtle (Winch) Wilson. He was a graduate of Lake Placid High School Class of 1950 and was a veteran of the Korean War serving four years in the United States Air Force. Mr. Wilson was employed by the U.S. Postal Service as Postmaster in Malone, NY from 1982 to 1983 and in Lake Placid from 1983 until his retirement in 1987. He is survived by his wife Alice (Connors) Wilson of Lake Placid, NY; two nieces, Lorraine VonDell of Lake Placid, NY and Marilyn Mussari of Lockport, NY and his sister in law Betty Wilson of Lake Placid, NY. His sister Helen Straight and a brother, Calvin Wilson both died earlier. There are no calling hours. A memorial mass will be held Wednesday, October 29 at 11:00am at St. Agnes Church in Lake Placid, NY. Rev. Joseph Morgan will officiate. Burial will be in Holy Name Cemetery, AuSable Forks, NY at the convenience of the family.
Mildred R. Keough
Mildred R. Keough, age 94, of 34 Academy Street, Saranac Lake, NY died Friday October 24, 2008 at Uihlein Mercy Center in Lake Placid where she had been a resident since May.
Born in Troy, New York on January 21, 1914, she was the daughter of William and Mary (Doherty) Sweeney.
Mrs. Keough attended St. Mary's School and Catholic Central High School in Troy, New York. She had spent her summers in Saranac Lake during the late 1920's and moved to Ray Brook in 1931, with her parents who operated a restaurant in Ray Brook (which is currently the Tail-o-the-Pup). Millie met her future husband Eugene P. Keough, at the family restaurant and they were married January 5, 1933 at St. Mary's Church, in Troy, New York. He predeceased her on May 10, 1981.
Mrs. Keough had worked as the receptionist and bookkeeper for Keough and Son Funeral Home in Saranac Lake from 1944 until her retirement in 1991. She had also worked as the Office Manager for the Chamber of Commerce, motel manager of Keough's Motel, proprietor of a dress shop and later owned and operated a motel gift shop. Mrs. Keough is a life member and past Grand Regent of Catholic Daughters of America Court St. Bernard. She helped organized and was the first president of the St. Bernard's School Mother's Club. Past member of the Board of Governors of the Saranac Lake Golf Association and past Board Member and President of the Saranac Lake Ladies Golf Association. She was the Director and co-founder of L.I.F.T., a widowed person’s support group organization. She was a member of and one of the original five organizers of the Saranac Lake Women's Civic Chamber where she served as their first President. She also had later served as their Vice President and several terms on the Board of Directors. She also was a member of St. Bernard's Altar Rosary Society and served as a Eucharistic Minister at St. Bernard's Church. Mrs. Keough was an avid writer and poet and was published in NCCC Anthologies, World Treasury of Poetry, Festival of Voices, Sunrise-sunset, Visions, Diamonds and Rust and in Catholic Golden Age Magazine. She helped author and edit "A Past to Remember; A Future to Mold", which was the Women's Civic Chamber History of Saranac Lake. She also wrote a "Random Thoughts" column for the Senior Outlook for many years. Mrs. Keough was crowned Queen of the Winter Carnival in 1986. Her son Ronald was also crowned as king that same year and they are one of the only mother and son combinations crowned as king and queen of the Saranac Lake Winter Carnival in the same year.
She is survived by her son Ronald Keough and his wife Margaret "Peggy" of Saranac Lake, NY, two daughters Patricia Keough Wilson and her husband Kenneth of Port Orange Florida, her daughter Jeanne Callaghan and her husband Steve of Port Leyden, NY, 11 Grandchildren, 26 Great Grand Children and 2 Great-Great Grandchildren.
Calling hours will take place at the Fortune-Keough Funeral Home in Saranac Lake from 3:00 to 6:00 PM on Tuesday October 28. A Catholic Daughters Service will take place at 4:30 PM on Tuesday afternoon. A bible vigil service will take place at 5:45 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 12:00 PM on Wednesday October 29, 2008 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 Mildred R. Keough may make memorial contributions to the Women's Civic Chamber Scholarship Fund, Catholic Daughters of America Court St. Bernard Scholarship Fund, High Peaks Hospice, or the Saranac Lake Adult Center in care of the funeral home.
Charlotte Ann Marquis
Charlotte Ann Marquis, 94, of Tupper Lake, died Saturday, October 25, 2008 at AMC Mercy Center where she had resided since December 2004. Born on May 9, 1914 in Fort Fairfield, Me., she was the daughter of Stephen and Minnie (Tomlinson) Brayson. In 1939 she married Ambrose Marquis in Presque Isle Maine. The moved to Tupper Lake in 1965 where Mr. Marquis was store manager of JJ Newberry’s. He died on December 15, 2004. She is survived by a daughter in law Diane Marquis, two granddaughters , Christine Marquis of Tupper Lake and Danielle Cudmore and her husband Brian of Evergreen , CO. and two great-grandchildren, Amelie Helen and Brayson Dane. She was pre-deceased by her husband and a son Jerry in 1992 one brother and three sisters. Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, October 28 from 1 to 2 pm at the Stuart-Fortune-Keough funeral home, followed by a funeral mass at 2pm at St. Alphonsus church. Burial will be in St Alphonsus cemetery. Those wishing to make memorial contributions are asked to consider High Peaks Hospice or the Ethiopian Orphan Relief Inc. in care of the funeral home.
