Charles Porter

Charles Porter

Charles D. (Chuck) Porter, 80, of Tampa, Florida passed away April 25, 2017 at his home. He was born in Gouverneur.
He retired from the Hillsborough County Clerk's Office as the property control manager. He was also the ADA Coordinator for the Tampa Sports Authority and the New York Yankees.
Chuck was on the Board of Directors for the city of Tampa Mayor's Alliance for persons with disabilities and consulted on numerous venue projects in the Tampa Bay Area. Chuck was a champion for persons with disabilities and the catalyst for public change, locally and nationally.
Throughout his life he was an avid sportsman. He was the manager for his high school sports teams and in his youth. He wrestled for his high school wrestling team at Gouverneur High School – Class of 1957.
In college, he played wheelchair basketball and he was the team captain for the Tampa Wheels Wheelchair Basketball Team for many years.
He enjoyed baseball and football. He knew many baseball and football players that we now consider heroes in the sports world.
Everyone knew Chuck Porter and he knew everyone. He was the "go to" person if you wanted something done.
He was preceded in death by his father, Charles Porter; mother, Audrey (Weaver) Fuller; step-father, Harold Fuller and brother, Tim Porter. Chuck is survived by his children, Mark Delage, John Delage, Mechelle Lazar and Mellissa Delage; his brothers, Herbert Fuller, Van Fuller and wife Jane, Richard Fuller and wife Diane, Phillip Fuller and wife Clara and sister- in- law, Susan Porter. Chuck is also survived by 11 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
The family received friends on Tuesday, May 2, 2017 from 1 to 3 p.m. at French Funeral Home, Gouverneur with the funeral service immediately following at 3 p.m. with Lay Pastor Judy Sibley officiating. A graveside service followed at Hailesboro Cemetery.

Service Notice: John Halford

A memorial service will be held for John L. Halford, Sr. on Saturday, May 13th at 2:00 pm at the Green Funeral Home, Gouverneur. Calling hours will be held from 1p.m. to 2 p.m., previous to the service and burial with military honors will follow in Riverside Cemetery, Gouverneur.
   Mr. Halford, 91, passed away on December 7, 2016.

Committal Service: Nancy Young Oliver

Committal Service
Nancy Young Oliver

Interment services for Nancy Young Oliver who passed away on December 30, 2016, will be held Saturday, May 6, 2017, at 12 p.m., Hailesboro Cemetery, Hailesboro.

Elizabeth Stowell

Elizabeth “IB” J. Stowell, age 93, Gouverneur,  passed away on Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at RiverLedge Nursing Home in Ogdensburg, surrounded by her family.
Elizabeth was born on April 13, 1924 in Rossie,  to the late Winfield and Fern (Hendrick) Goodison. She attended school in Rossie and then graduated from Gouverneur High School in 1941. After high school, she then went on to Watertown School of Commerce for secretarial.
Elizabeth married Charles D. Stowell on June 30, 1946 at the Gouverneur United Methodist Church with Rev. Harold Thomas officiating. Charles passed away on February 6, 2005.
Elizabeth was the secretary at the Gouverneur Co-op for 22 years, retiring in 1994. She was a member of Tops. She enjoyed doing word jumbles and loved doing the adult coloring books. She also enjoyed going to bingo and just being social. At the nursing home they called her “The Mayor” and she was also crowned the Queen.
She is survived by her son and his wife, Jeffrey and Connie Stowell; a daughter-in-law, Joanne Stowell; a sister, Rosemary Otto and four grandchildren and was Nanabell to nine great grandchildren.
She is predeceased by her husband; a son, Timothy Stowell who passed away in 2015, and a sister, Frances Collins.
There were calling hours for Elizabeth on Monday, April 24, 2017 from 10 a.m. to 2p.m. at French Funeral Home, Gouverneur with her funeral service immediately following at 12 p.m., with Lay Pastor Judy Sibley officiating.
There will be a burial for both Elizabeth and Charles on May 6, 2017 at 10 a.m. will military honors at East Riverside Cemetery in Gouverneur.
Donations may be made in Elizabeth’s memory to the Timothy Stowell Pay it Forward Fund or to the Gouverneur Methodist Church Senior Luncheon, both set up through the Gouverneur Methodist Church at P.O. Box 157, Gouverneur, NY 13642.
Condolences may be shared online at www.frenchfuneralhomes.com.

Candy L. Henderson

Candy L. Henderson

Candy L. Henderson of 235 US Route 11 Gouverneur, NY died on April 13, 2017 at University Hospital in Syracuse.  She was 70.  
Candy was born on April 14, 1946, the daughter of Claron and Dora Mae Daniels Dashnaw.  Mrs. Henderson graduated from Indian River High School.  She married Robert Henderson on July 4, 1964 in Antwerp.  
Mrs. Henderson was a busy homemaker—she enjoyed, sewing, knitting; crocheting and crafting. She made cakes for Weddings and worked on the Elections Board for the Town of Rossie.
Candy was a long-time member of the Oxbow Presbyterian Church. She was an elder of the church and served as the Clerk of Session for many years.
She was instrumental in re-forming the church youth group and her home has served as a meeting place for youth from various churches from Jefferson and St. Lawrence County for many years.
The ladies of the Presbyterian Women's Group looked forward to the annual Christmas party which Candy always hosted at her home. She was an integral part of every aspect of her church up until the last few years when illness curtailed her involvement. If the door of the church was open Candy was always there lending a hand.
From the years of the Friday night fish fries to the Fall Harvest Dinner, to the Easter Ham dinner her special touch was always appreciated. Her flare for decoration was always evident, from the special doilies which she crocheted for the tables to the beautiful stoles she sewed for the choir.
She promoted the numerous talent shows held at the church and her granddaughters provided much of the talent, not only for the shows, but also as members of the church choir and the original cast of the show, "Paul the Prisoner" that traveled to many churches and senior citizen homes throughout the north country. She was there to make pizzas to raise money for the church cemeteries. She was instrumental in the success of the annual summer Vacation Bible School providing craft activities and supervision and special activities which were enjoyed by all. She was there to provide transportation for the many youth activities of the church.
Her dedication, smile and laughter will be missed, but never forgotten.
Surviving besides her husband are her three sons and two daughters in law: John C. and Colleen Henderson of Philadelphia, NY; Jeff and Barbara Henderson of Hailesboro; Tom Henderson of Gouverneur; a brother, Charles Dashnaw, Watertown; a niece, Reene, who helped her when she became ill; two sisters-in-law, Norma Henderson, Philadelphiaand Nancy Hicks, Castorland, N.Y.. Also surviving are her six grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, and nieces and nephews.  A sister, Christine, Doherty died before her.
Arrangements are with TLC Funeral Home, Inc. All services for Candy will be private. Memorial contributions can be made to the Oxbow Presbyterian Church.

Committal Service: Nancy Young Oliver

Committal Service
Nancy Young Oliver

Interment services for Nancy Young Oliver who passed away on December 30, 2016, will be held Saturday, May 6, 2017, at 12:00 p.m., Hailesboro Cemetery, Hailesboro, N.Y.

William J. Andrews

William J. Andrews

William Jay Andrews, 64, passed away at his home in Fowler on Thursday, April 13, 2017.  
He was born December 28, 1952 in Gouverneur and was the youngest son of the late John and Marion Spicer Andrews.
He is survived by sisters, Helen Knowlton and Marjorie (Larry) Cole, a brother, Murray (Lynda) Andrews, and a sister-in-law, Sharon Andrews.  He is also survived by two sons, Victor and Trevor Andrews, 24 nieces and nephews and many great nieces and nephews.  A marriage to Debra Jenson ended in divorce.
He was predeceased by his parents, a son, Nicholas Andrews, a sister and brother-in-law, June and Howard Kammerer, a brother, John Andrews, a brother-in-law, William Knowlton and two nephews, Arthur and Ralph Kammerer.
He graduated from Gouverneur High School in 1971, served in the Marines for 10 years and graduated from SUNY College of Technology at Canton in 1983 with a degree in Electrical Construction and Maintenance.  He worked in electrical construction and enjoyed catching shrimp when he lived in South Carolina.  
He returned to New York in 2002 and enjoyed woodworking, hunting, and fishing.
Services will be at the convenience of the family.  Arrangements are with the Green Funeral Home.

Geraldine Grace Ashley

Geraldine “Gerry” Grace Ashley, age 74, of Fowler, passed away on April 10, 2017 at home under the care of her family and hospice.
Geraldine was born on June 29, 1942 in Watertown to the late George and Greeta (Denner) McIntyre. She married Richard K. Ashley, Sr. on August 12, 1961 at the Gouverneur United Methodist Church. They have been married for 55 years.
Gerry worked at the Gouverneur Tribune Press for many years, retiring as a paste-up and production technician. She loved to bowl and spent many years in league bowling. She and her husband also enjoyed making trips to the casino. Gerry was also an avid fan of NASCAR and Jimmy Johnson.
Gerry is survived by her husband, Richard K. Ashley, Sr. of Fowler; a son, Richard Ashley, Jr. and his companion, Amy Kirker, of Richville, two daughters, Laura Dennee and her husband, Howard, of Virginia, Lisa Kay Colburn and her companion, Brad Clement of Hailesboro; a step-daughter, Roxanne Cousino and her husband, Tony, of Gouverneur; two brothers, George McIntyre, Gary and Tammy McIntyre; and her sister, Grace and Kim Turnbull. She is also survived by brothers-in-law, Tom Hadfield, Brent Sharpe; seven grandchildren, two step-grandchildren, and several great grandchildren and step-great grandchildren.
Mrs. Ashley is predeceased by her parents; sisters, Gail Hadfield and Greeta Sharpe and a sister-in-law, Peggy McIntyre.
There will be no funeral services. Arrangements are with French Funeral Home in Gouverneur. Condolences may be shared online at www.frenchfuneralhomes.com.

Shirley A. (Collins) Stowell

Shirley A. (Collins) Stowell, 81, formerly of Gouverneur, wife of the late Roscoe Stowell Jr., passed away on Thursday, April 6 at Parkhouse Providence Pointe Nursing Home, Royersford, PA.
Born in North Bangor, N.Y., she was the daughter of the Bernard and Francis (Phillips) Collins.
Shirley was one of nine children.  Shirley enjoyed playing bingo and taking care of her family. She loved spending time with her family and was a loving wife, mother and grandmother.
Surviving are her children Sue Brownell, Dale Stowell, Bonnie Woodard, Tammy Stowelland Connie Stowell; grandchildren Mandy, Jason and Shawn Woodard, Seth Stowell, Kimberly and Cristina Brownell, Melinda Stowell, Brian Johnston and Amara and Sierra Howard; and great grandchildren Brandon, Selena, Kalyn, and Emma. Along with her husband and parents, she is predeceased by her daughter Sandra Johnston.
A graveside service will be on July 15 at Riverside Cemetery, Gouverneur. A celebration of her life will be held at 2p.m. July 15 at the VFW in Gouverneur.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Shirley’s name to: Alzheimer's Association, P.O. Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090-6011
Catagnus Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Ltd., Royersford, PA is in charge of arrangements.
View obituaries or send condolences at www.catagnusufuneralhomes.com

Eric “Rick” Reed

Eric “Rick” Davis Reed, age 72, of Trout Lake, passed away on March 30, 2017.
Calling hours were held at French Funeral Home, 16 Barnes Street, Gouverneur NY, on Monday, April 3, 2017 from 2p.m. to4p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m. His funeral service was held at the United Church of Richville on Tuesday at 1p.m. with Rev. Karen Taylor and Pastor David Hart officiating.
Rick was born on October 14, 1944 in Liverpool, N.Y. to the late Erie John and Helen (Davis) Reed. He attended the Richville School and graduated from the Gouverneur Central School in 1963. After graduation, Rick served in the United States Army from 1963 until his honorable discharge in 1966.
Rick had worked for the New York State Department of Transportation before becoming a New York State Trooper. He joined the Troopers on his birthday in 1968 and retired in 1992.
Mr. Reed married Patti (Porter) Ormsby on July 8, 1989. A previous marriage to Diane Bresett ended in divorce.
Rick loved time spent with family and friends at Reed’s Retreat on Trout Lake. He liked to hunt, kayak on the Grasse River, and fish. He enjoyed tinkering on anything that needed to be fixed, thought the older an engine was, the better it was, and would help out anybody and everybody. Like his parents before, Rick donated most of his time and created a secondary career in service of his community by assisting family, friends and those in need. Rick was the one person to call when you needed assistance with your biggest challenges in life.  He and Patti liked to travel each year and have been to Europe, Hawaii and Alaska.
Every year on his birthday, the family would celebrate by jumping into Trout Lake together (yes, during October). He would often bet his customary one dollar on NASCAR races, and be sure to turn the TV off if his driver was losing. Rick was a former member of the Spruce Mountain Hunting Club, the Richville Fire Department, the Elks Lodge in Gouverneur, and the Gouverneur Rescue Squad.
His survivors include his wife, Patti of Trout Lake; four children, Kimberly and Scott Gerhart of Florida, Karole Elthorp of Gouverneur, David Reed and Linda Torres-Reed of Florida, and Kory Reed of Harrisville; sisters, Helen Mary McCumber of Loudonville, Janet and Robert Fields of Lorraine, and Carol and James Henderson of Mississippi. He is also survived by his step-children, Gary and Laurie Ormsby of Texas, Tricia and Joe Devito of Russell; his cousin, Paul Reed who was like a brother to him; eight grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
He is predeceased by his parents; a brother, Phillip John Reed, who died in infancy; and a brother-in-law, Clifford McCumber.
Donations in memory of Rick may be made to the United Church of Richville, PO Box 277, Richville NY 13681 or the Maple Grove Cemetery Association, 19 Phelps Road, Gouverneur N.Y. 13642. Condolences may be shared online at www.frenchfuneralhomes.com.

Phyllis Foeppel

Phyllis Foeppel

Phyllis Foeppel, 78,  Edwards, passed away on Wednesday, March 29, 2017 at her home.
Calling hours were held on Sunday, April 2 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at the Green Funeral Home, Gouverneur. A burial in South Edwards Cemetery will be held at a later date.
Phyllis was born in Gouverneur on September 17, 1938, one of 14 children of Joseph and Hattie House Dashnaw.
She graduated from Gouverneur High School and spent most of her life in Gouverneur and Edwards.
Phyllis married Wayne C. Foeppel on October 15, 1977. Mr. Foeppel passed away on March 24, 2000. Phyllis was previously married to Richard M. Thayer.
Phyllis worked with her husband Wayne at their butcher shop, Foeppel’s Meatland, in Gouverneur. She had also worked as a waitress and provided house cleaning services.
She enjoyed singing karaoke, dancing, listening to country music especially Dolly Parton and old country/western tunes. Phyllis also collected dolls and jewelry, attended her share of auctions and garage sales, spent time visiting with her grandchildren, and made sure things were clean and in their place. She was strong in her faith and enjoyed her pets, especially her dog Joe.
Phyllis is survived by her rock and companion, Horace “Pete” Fayette, her daughter Laurie Page of Florida, her son Richard and Diana Thayer of Jones Pond, her grandchildren Stacy Roberts, Nia Travis, Katelyn Thayer, Timothy Geer, Tommy Hentz, and several great grandchildren. She is also survived by a sister Jean Smith of Edwards, several nieces and nephews.
Phyllis is predeceased by her two husbands, her parents, a granddaughter Mandy Jo Thayer, and 12 siblings Philip, Robert Sr., and Frank Dashnaw, Margaret Ruport, Keitha House Retha Peacock, Doreen House, Isabelle Metzler, Mary Lucas, Betty Hemmingway, Dorothy Dashnaw, and Marion Dashnaw.

Memorial donations in Phyllis’s memory can be made to Friends 4 Pound Paws.

Patricia Ann Patton

Patricia Ann Patton

Patricia Ann Patton, age 82, formerly of Gouverneur, passed away on April 2, 2017 at the United Helpers Maplewood Campus in Canton, N.Y.
Calling hours will be held at French Funeral Home in Gouverneur on Saturday, April 8 from 10a.m. to 11a.m. with a celebration of her life immediately following at 11a.m. with Rev. Beth Quick officiating. Burial will be in the Maple Grove Cemetery in Richville NY.
Patricia was born on July 13, 1935 at the family farm on Battle Hill Road in Gouverneur to the late Alwin Harley Patton and Evelyn Belva Jones. She graduated from the Gouverneur High School in 1953; the same year she married Clarence John McAdam. The marriage ended in divorce in 1971.
In 1970 Patricia graduated from Potsdam State University with a B.A. in history. She worked for many years as a sales representative for Green Mountain Studios and for Prudential Insurance Co.
She was an EMT driver and past president of the Southern Oswego Volunteer Ambulance Corps, a member of the St. Lawrence County Genealogical Association and the St. Lawrence County Historical Association. She received the accolade of Volunteer of the Year from the Historical Association in 2001.
Patricia enjoyed many interests, including bird watching, playing scrabble and pinochle, studying genealogy, quilting, knitting, crossword and jigsaw puzzles, watching old movies, musicals and Broadway shows. She traveled to Italy, Portugal, Alaska and toured the United States, as well as spending time at the family cottage at Sylvia Lake. Pat played the piano and was active in the Methodist choir.
Her survivors include her six children: John Alwin McAdam, Matthew Lee McAdam, Peggy Ann McAdam, Robin Charles McAdam, Mark Kelly McAdam, and Sherri Lynn McAdam; nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She is also survived by three sisters, Sally Chapin, Caroline Swanson, and Cynthia Paul.
She is predeceased by her brothers, Dennis and Harley Patton and a sister, Phyllis Skeldon.
Donations in memory of Patricia may be made to Maplewood Health & Rehabilitation Center, 205 Canton-Madrid Rd, Canton N.Y. 13617 or Hospice and Palliative Care of St. Lawrence Valley, 6805 US 11, Potsdam, N.Y. 13676.
Condolences may be shared online at www.frenchfuneralhomes.com.

Memorial Service: Valerie and Bill Pulver

A memorial service for Valerie and Bill Pulver will be held on Saturday, April 8 at 4 p.m. at the Green Funeral Home, Gouverneur. Calling hours are 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., prior to the service.
Valerie passed away on March 28 and Bill passed away Jan. 3.

Rachel I. Royce

Rachel I. Royce, 49, Fowler, passed away on Saturday, March 18, 2017 at Canton-Potsdam Hospital.
   A graveside service will be held on Saturday, April 1st at 2 p.m. at Riverside Cemetery, Gouverneur, with Rev. James Warrington, pastor of Macomb Community Wesleyan Church, officiating. Arrangements with the Green Funeral Home, Gouverneur.
 Rachel was born in Gouverneur on February 8, 1968, the daughter of Alton and Jane Adamo Royce.
 She graduated from the Rome School for the Deaf and had lived in the Gouverneur area most of her life.
  Rachel was a homemaker and a loving mother, spending much of her time raising her daughter. She also enjoyed being outdoors and taking long walks.
 She is survived by her daughter Shyanne Hutton, her siblings Dolores and Randy House of Balmat, Roger and Christine Royce of Edwards, Frederick Royce of Fowler, Benjamin and Donna Royce of Ogdensburg, John Royce of Gouverneur, several nieces, nephews, and one aunt of Oneida, Sally (Alan) Hall.
Rachel is predeceased by her parents and two brothers Michael Royce and baby Darrell Royce.
Memorial donations in Rachel’s memory may be made to Friends 4 Pound Paws.

Valerie Anne Pulver

Valerie Anne Pulver
Canton - Valerie Anne Pulver, 66, formerly of Gouverneur, passed away on Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at Oswego Hospital.
   Calling hours for Valerie and her husband Bill will be held on Saturday, April 8th from 2:00 to 4:00 pm, followed by a funeral service at 4:00 pm at the Green Funeral Home, Gouverneur. A pass-a-dish reception will follow the service at a location to be announced.
Valerie was born on March 1, 1951, the daughter of Allen and Ardis Holland Bigelow.
She graduated from Gouverneur High School and received a master's degree in education at SUNY Potsdam.
Valerie worked at Carthage Central School as a music teacher before devoting 15 years to raising her children. She returned to teaching as a 6th grade teacher at St. James School in Gouverneur, served as a general equivalency teacher for St. Lawrence County Probation Department, and worked at Little River Community School in Canton. Valerie and her husband, Farmer Bill, grew and sold vegetables at their stand, on the outskirts of Canton where they had lived the past dozen years.
Valerie was a former member of the St. Lawrence Chorus Chapter of Sweet Adelines. She enjoyed music, playing guitar, sewing, making crafts, and working with children.
She married Alexander Karczewski in 1974 and the marriage ended in divorce. Valerie married Martin William "Bill" Pulver III on November 28, 1998 at the United Church of Richville. Bill passed away on January 3rd.
Valerie is survived by her daughter Amanda Karczewski Reynolds and her husband Ethan of Fulton, her son Alexander Karczewski of Buffalo, her 2 grandchildren Ethan Reynolds and Gabriella Reynolds, 2 brothers Gaylord Bigelow of Massachusetts, Kevin Bigelow of Gouverneur, nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her parents, her 2 husbands, a son Christopher John Karczewski, and a brother Adrian Biglow.
Memorial donations in Valerie's memory may be made to St. James School, 164 E. Main Street, Gouverneur, NY 13642.

Louise S. Miles

Louise S. Miles, 70,  Gouverneur, passed away on Thursday, March 9, 2017 at Samaritan Medical Center in Watertown.
   Calling hours were on Monday, March 13 from 10a.m. to 11a.m. with a funeral service to follow at 11a.m. at the Green Funeral Home, Gouverneur, with Rev. Todd Thibault, parochial vicar of St. Mary's Church, Canton officiating and burial in St. Henry's Cemetery, DeKalb Jct.
   Louise was born in New York City on July 10, 1946.
   She graduated from high school and received licensed practical nurse certification.
   Louise worked as a nurse at Mercy Hospital in Watertown and provided home healthcare aide to the elderly in the Gouverneur area.
   Louise married William D. "Bill" Miles on July 8, 1967 at St. Joseph's Church in Malone. Mr. Miles, a retired employee of Viking in Harrisville, passed away on September 9, 2011.
   She enjoyed playing bingo and cards, was a member of the St. James Church and had served as a eucharistic minister in the past.
   Louise is survived by her son, Christopher Miles of Roanoke, VA, her daughter, Michelle Sanger of Gouverneur, her granddaughter Sarah Sanger, and a sister Alice Barcombe of Indiana.
She is predeceased by her husband Bill and her adoptive parents Fred and Betty Salzer.
   Memorial donations in Louise's memory may be made to the Gouverneur Vol. Rescue Squad, PO Box 164, Gouverneur, NY 13642.

Allen Karl Brown

Allen Karl Brown

Allen Karl Brown, age 23, Ogdensburg, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 20, 2017 at the Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center in Ogdensburg.
Calling hours will be held at French Funeral Home in Gouverneur on Saturday, March 25, 2017 from noonto 3p.m. His funeral service will immediately follow at 3p.m., with Dr. Donald Schuessler officiating.
Allen was born on July 14, 1993 in Gouverneur to Kerry and Laurie (McIntosh) Brown. He graduated from the Heuvelton Central School in 2011. Allen worked as an installer and repairman for Dish Network and as a skidder operator for Seaway Timber. He enjoyed playing video games, fishing, target shooting and four-wheeling.
His survivors include his parents, Kerry and Laurie Brown; his daughter, Amelia Brown; a brother and sister-in-law, Lance Brown and Colleen Overdorf; paternal grandmother, Barbara Brown; and maternal grandparents, Robert and Esther McIntosh.
He is predeceased by his paternal grandfather, Ernest Brown.
Donations in memory of Allen may be made to Reachout of St. Lawrence County, Inc., P.O. Box 5051, Potsdam, NY 13676. Condolences may be shared online at www.frenchfuneralhomes.com.

Mary Barnes Aldridge

Mary Barnes Aldridge

Mary Barnes Aldridge, 78, passed peacefully, with family and caregivers by her side on Wednesday morning.  
After a long illness Mary has moved on to a better place to be with loved ones who have gone before her.  Aruba was her "heaven on earth", but now she joins her husband of 30 years in heaven above, where the suffering can no longer follow them.  
Mary leaves behind her daughter Deborah Yackel and her husband Richard and their three children, Rick, Ben, and Lyndsey.  As well, her son, Rodger L. Aldridge Jr. and his wife Jennifer and their five daughters, Erin, Amanda, Brooke, Hunter, and Carley.  Especially fond she was of her four great grandsons, Sawyer, Hudson, Levi, and Beckett.  Also left behind were many special in-laws, nieces and nephews.    
Mary is predeceased by her parents, Robert and Violet (Fuller) Barnesand her brother, Robert (Bud) Barnes and her husband , Rodger Lindon Aldridge Sr.  Mary was also predeceased by in-laws, nieces, and nephews of whom she was very fond of.
 Mary was born in Fullerville, NY on September 27, 1938 and graduated from Gouverneur High School in 1955 and SUNY Potsdam in 1959 with a teaching degree.  She spent her entire teaching career in the Schuylerville Central School system.  It is here that she married her husband, Rodger on September 1st, 1961 and raised their two children, Rodger Aldridge(Tupper Lake, NY) and Deborah Yackel(Williamson, NY).  Mary and Rodger were dedicated residents of Schuylerville where they served their school, church, and community.
 During her 38 years of teaching Kindergarten, 2nd and 6th grade in Schuylerville, she touched thousands of children's lives.  She volunteered in her community as a member of the United Methodist Church, Garden Club, Dollars for Scholars, Meals on Wheels and The Red Hat Society.  She also enjoyed being a MaryKay consultant.
After she retired from teaching, she spent several years traveling the world with friends.  She loved the adventure of seeing new places, and returning home with videos and pictures to share with her family.  She loved to garden and paint.  Most of all she loved spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.  She enjoyed reading and doing special activities with all of them.  She was always a teacher at heart.  She will be greatly missed.
Friends can call on the family at Flynn Bros. Inc. Funeral Home, 13 Gates Ave., Schuylerville between 2-4pm on Saturday, March 25, 2017 with a memorial service to follow at 4pm. There will be a reception at the United Methodist Church after the service.  
Spring burial will be in Prospect Hill Cemetery, Schuylerville.
Donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, The Schuylerville Garden Club or a charity of your choosing in her memory.
Online remembrances can be made at www.flynnbrosinc.com

Clyde W. Butz

Clyde W. Butz

Clyde W. Butz, age 89, of Gouverneur, passed away on Wednesday, March 15, 2017 at Gouverneur Hospital.
Clyde was born on June 12, 1927 in Massillon, Ohio to the late William and Wilhelmena Butz. He graduated from Washington High School in Massillan, OH and then joined the United States Navy in 1945. After his honorable discharge, Clyde went on to Ohio State University, where he graduated in 1952 with a B.S. in Occupational Therapy. He then went on to the University of Nebraska, where he received a M.S. in Psychiatric Occupational Therapy.
Clyde has worked numerous places in his life. From 1952-63 he worked at Norwich State Hospital, as the staff occupational therapist, senior occupational therapist and assistant occupational therapist director; from 1963-66 he worked at Nebraska Psychiatric Institute as the O.T Community M.H. Consultant /Co-Director NIMH Grant; 1966-69 he worked at Illinois State Psychiatric Institute as the Director of the Occupational Therapy Department; 1969-83 he worked for the New York State Office of Mental Health as the Director Bureau of Accreditation; from 1983-1990 he worked for the Central New York Psychiatric Hospital as the Director of Quality Assurance.
Clyde has been a member of the American Occupational Association since 1952, where he was a former vice president/secretary/and speaker of the House of Delegates. He has been honored by the association twice, in 1966- being named a Fellow and in 1982- he received the Award of Merit, which was the highest Association Award.
Clyde has contributed his time to numerous organizations such as the American Occupational Therapy Association, Gouverneur Rotary Club, St. Lawrence Community Service Board, St. Lawrence Mental Health Sub-Committee, Masons, Elks and St. Lawrence Association for the Mentally Retarded. Clyde loved to travel and has visited 49 States and over 50 Countries. He also enjoyed needlepoint.
Surviving are his wife, Judith; his three children, Jeff and Jane Butz, Linda and Peter Shea and Anita Hay; a step son, Joel Mattimore and two grandchildren, Becky Shea and Mark Hay. He is predeceased by a brother, Thomas Butz.
Calling hours for Clyde were on Sunday, March 19 from noon to 2 p.m. at French Funeral Home, Gouverneur with a remembrance service immediately following at 2:00 p.m. with his son-in-law, Peter Shea officiating. Condolences may be shared online at www.frenchfuneralhomes.com.
Donations may be made in Clyde’s memory to the St. Lawrence NYSARC or to the Occupational Therapy Foundation.

James J. "Jim" Cseledy

James J. "Jim" Cseledy

James J. "Jim" Cseledy, 80,  Gouverneur, passed away on Thursday, March 16, 2017 at his home under the loving care of his wife and Hospice of St. Lawrence Valley.
   A mass was held on Tuesday, March 21 at 11 a.m. at St. James Church, Gouverneur with Fr. Shane Lynch officiating and spring burial will be in New St. James Cemetery, Gouverneur. Calling hours were on Monday from 5p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Green Funeral Home, Gouverneur.
   James was born on January 17, 1937 in Norfolk, the son of Steve and Catherine Almasy Cseledy.
   He graduated from Ogdensburg Free Academy and Mohawk Valley Community College.
   Jim served in the United States Navy from 1955 to 1959, during the Korean conflict and in the Phillipines.
   Upon finishing college, Jim worked at Standard Shade Roller in Ogdensburg until he moved to Gouverneur where he worked as a purchasing agent and draftsman for CIVES many years. He eventually retired as an inspector at Fort Drum.
   Jim married Anita Corrow on October 27, 1962 in Canajoharie, N.Y., with Rev. Joseph L. Halloran officiating, and the couple enjoyed 54 years of marriage.
   His greatest joy was family, especially his sons and grandsons, watching them progress in sports. He had coached basketball at St. James School, and he worked with Gerald Rose to establish the t-ball program in Gouverneur. Jim was a member of St. James Church, often serving as an usher and taking up collection. He also enjoyed the outdoors, hunting and fishing.
      Jim is survived by his wife Anita, his three sons- David and Kathy of Lexington, KY, Tom and Sherry of Waynesville, N.C., Tim and Leslie of Endicott, N.Y., his four grandsons- Tabor, Cade, Hunter, and Theo, his sister Rose and Richard Tulip of Florida. He is predeceased by an infant daughter Nancy Virginia Cseledy and his parents.
   Memorial donations in Jim's memory may be made to St. James Church, 164 E. Main Street, Gouverneur, NY 13642 or Hospice of St. Lawrence Valley, 6805 US Hwy 11, Potsdam, NY 13676.