Robert H. Drake

Robert H. Drake, age 84, passed away on January 28, 2025. He was born on August 2, 1940 to Harold and Murial (Bass) Drake in Ogdensburg.

Bob was raised by his grandparents, Glenn and Eva Whalen in Elmdale. He married Sandra Johnson on September 16, 1961 in Biloxi, Mississippi during his duty in the US Air Force. Bob worked for Gouverneur Iron Works and Gouverneur Talc. Sandi passed away on November 11, 1996. Bob married Marsha (Dusharm) Canning on September 27, 2014.

Bob leaves behind his wife, Marsha; a son, Brad and his wife Lesley; two daughters Dianna and her husband Jim Casey and Laurie and her husband Howard Gale; three step daughters, Liz Canning and her companion Bob Burns, Karen and her husband Mark Dreythaler and Susie and her husband Dave Fenlong; a step son, Jim Canning; a son-in-law, Bill Casey; three half brothers, Pete and Brenda Drake, Bruce and Linda Drake and David and Karen Drake; a half sister, Christy and Murry Simons;19 grandchildren, Amanda, Nathan, Ryan, Zachary, Colleen, Madison, Ben, Kayla, Griffin, Ethan, Tyler, Sabrina, Megan, Jared, Zach, Corey, Jake, Casey and Julie and 15 great grandchildren, June, Elliott, Skyler, Abriana, Paisley, Vaeda, Nova, Lucas, Reagan, Carsyn, Emmlynn, Declan, Harper, Gabe and Baileigh.

Bob enjoyed spending time with his family and was always there to listen or give his advice. He was an outdoorsman and spent many days hunting and fishing with his son and grandchildren.

In Keeping with his wishes, there will be no calling hours or funeral service. Arrangements are with French Funeral Home. Condolences may be shared online at www.frenchfuneralhomes.com.