Violet Cochrane, 85, formerly of Gouverneur, passed away on Thursday, May 11, 2017, at her home in Claremont, New Hampshire.
Calling hours are Saturday, May 20 from 1 p.m. to 3:00 pm at the Green Funeral Home, Gouverneur followed by family remembrances at 3 p.m. Burial will be immediately afterward in East Riverside Cemetery, Gouverneur .
Violet was born on October 3, 1931 in Norwalk, CT, the daughter of Stanley and Viola Dugdale Bates.
She enjoyed crocheting, gardening, cooking, her grandchildren and caring for her dogs Sassy and Muffin. Violet was a mother, a homemaker and had worked as a caretaker.
Violet married John W. Cochrane on November 26, 1949 in Bedford, N.Y.
Mr. Cochrane passed away on January 1, 1981.
She is survived by a son John W. and Vickie (Noble) Cochrane of Dryden , NY, a daughter Cheryl A. and Stewart Foster of Colchester, VT, seven grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, and one great, great grand daughter. Violet is predeceased by her parents, her husband, two sisters Jackie Shirley and Hilda Cochrane, two brothers William Bates and Stanley Bates.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Beverly E. Dalton
Beverly E. Dalton, 86, of Richville, passed away on Saturday, May 13, 2017, at her home.
Funeral services are private with the Green Funeral Home, Gouverneur.
Beverly was born on May 29, 1930 in Fowler, the daughter of Roland B. and Cleo Allen Dalton.
She graduated from Gouverneur High School in 1947, attended A.B. Hepburn School of Nursing, received certification in public health, graduated from Syracuse University with a Bachelor of Science degree, and performed graduate work at the universities of Rochester and Cortland.
Beverly worked in the healthcare field for many years. She worked for the NYS Dept. of Health in Gouverneur, for St. Lawrence County in the Massena area, served as a public health nurse in Alaska on Kodiak Island and in Metlakatka, and at Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami, FL. She also was employed at Cortland County Health Department in Marathon and Cortland and at the St. Lawrence County Psychiatric Center in Ogdensburg.
Bev served on the advisory committees of SUNY Canton and BOCES, was a surrogate member and decision-making member of New York State for persons disabled, a member of the United Church of Richville, and Richville Friendship Class.
She enjoyed photography, genealogy, travel, pets, and pet therapy.
Bev is survived by her great nephew, Chad Dalton of Richville, who she raised from an infant. She is also survived by her brothers Roland Dalton of Marcellus, James Dalton of South Carolina, Robert Dalton of Phoenix, NY, Gary Dalton of DeKalb Jct., her foster brothers James Allen of Central Square and Richard Allen of Florida.
Bev is predeceased by her parents, a brother Norman Dalton, a sister Nancy Ellingsworth, nieces Sheryl Dalton and Sandra Dalton, a great niece Caitlyn Whitney and great nephew Nicholas Bloodgood.
Memorial donations in Bev's memory may be made to a charity of one's choice.
Mohan F. Porter
Mohan F. Porter
Mohan F. Porter, 92, of Gouverneur died Friday, May 5, 2017 at his home surrounded by his family.
Surviving is his wife of 48 years, Sally, and four children- Jodi Bigarel, Brett Towne, Kendra Travisand Craig Porter.
Mohan is survived by 18 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Mohan is also survived by a brother, William, sisters Lillian Gollinger, Sally Hays, Carol Feltand Patti Reed.
Two sons, Larry Porter and Damon Towne, and a daughter Vicky Miller died before him. Two brothers, Benjamin and Irvin, and sisters Margaret Whitford and Evelyn Richards also predeceased Mohan.
No calling hours will be held and there will be a private burial.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to St. Lawrence County Hospice, 6805 US 11, Potsdam, NY 13676.
Publisher's note: during the time Sally Porter worked at the Tribune Press during its years on Clinton Street and later on Trinity Ave. Mohan did many favors for the owners and staff of thehometown weekly. In his very talented way he often crafted cupboards or shelves- whatever we seemed to need at the time to make our jobs a little easier. He was great with his hands. Never would he take money for his help. We enjoyed our conversations with him over the years and always found him to be pleasant and kind. He cared deeply about his family and we were honored to know him. Our condolences to Sally and her family at this time of their profound loss.
-Dan McClelland
Sharron L. Sprague-Vesneski
Sharron L. Sprague-Vesneski, age 73, who passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2017 at the United Helpers RiverLedge Nursing Home in Ogdensburg.
There will be calling hours for Sharron on Saturday, May 13, 2017 from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. with her funeral service starting at 1:30 p.m. atFrench Funeral Home in Gouverneur with Rev. Judy Hay officiating. Burial will follow at Riverside Cemetery in Gouverneur. Condolences may be shared online at www.frenchfuneralhomes.com.
Sharron was born on June 2, 1943 in Gouverneur, to Ward W. and Lena E. (Hicks) Sprague. She graduated from the Gouverneur Central School in 1961 and from the Crane School of Music in Potsdam in 1965. In 1966 Sharron received her Masters degree in Voice and Piano.
Sharron was a teacher. She taught at the Ogdensburg Free Academy while earning her Masters degree and then she taught at West Point; teaching the officer’s children. While she was at West Point she formed a choir called the West Point Cadets. Later on, Sharron earned her Masters in Psychiatric Social Work.
She was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution; was a member of the literacy volunteers, and for a short time she taught English as a Second Language (ESL).
Sharron also belonged to numerous teachers’ associations. In her free time, Sharron enjoyed sewing and quilting. She traveled extensively to historic places and her favorite at-home past time was reading historical biographies of our Founding Fathers and others of historical note. She has also been a featured speaker at DAR meetings.
Sharron is survived by three brothers, Russell W. and Priscilla Sprague of Zion Crossroads, VA and David C. Sprague of Antwerp, N.Y.; Phillip and Cheryl Sprague of Reston, VA; a sister, Pauline and Tim Valuckas of Litchfield, CT and several nieces and nephews.
She is predeceased by her parents, Ward W. and Lena E. Sprague, and her brother, Stephen H. Sprague.
Donations may be made in Sharron’s memory to the Gouverneur Cemetery Association, PO Box 29, Gouverneur NY 13642.
Elfriede "Frieda" Perrigo
Elfriede "Frieda" Perrigo, 80, Gouverneur, passed away on Wednesday, April 26, 2017, at her home.
Funeral services are at the convenience of the family and arrangements are with the Green Funeral Home, Gouverneur.
Elfriede was born on May 23, 1936 in Mammendorf, Germany, the daughter of Martin and Anna Herbts Schallermayer.
She attended school in Gerlinden, Germany and apprenticed in millinery in Munich, Germany.
Frieda married Everett Lacey in November 1953, and he passed away shortly afterwards. She then married the love of her life, Melvin Joseph Perrigo, on September 16, 1955. Melvin passed away in 1975.
She worked at Kinney Drugs, Gouverneur Bowl, and Roma Restaurant, retiring in 1985.
Frieda enjoyed knitting, playing bingo, traveling, and visiting with friends and family.
She is survived by her children Bonnie Hatline of Trent, TX, Kelvin and Tracy (Lambert) Perrigo of Gouverneur, Bryan and Brenda (June) Perrigo of Gouverneur, a daughter-in-law Darlene (Wilmet) Lacey, nine grandchildren, several great grandchildren. She is also survived by a sister Thekla Schissel of Otching, Germany, nieces and nephews.
Frieda is predeceased by her parents, her two husbands Everett and Melvin, a daughter Gloria Perrigo, a son Harold Lacey, a son-in-law Larry Hartline, a brother Martin Schallermayer and a sister Anna Stokes.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Gouverneur Vol. Fire Department, 33 Clinton Street, Gouverneur, NY 13642 or Gouverneur Vol. Rescue Squad, PO Box 164, Gouverneur, NY 13642.
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.