Ruth Bresett

Ruth F. Bresett, age 79, formerly of Fowler, passed away on December 30, 2020 at RiverLedge Rehabilitation Center in Ogdensburg.

Arrangements with French Funeral Home in Gouverneur are private. Condolences may be shared online at www.frenchfuneralhomes.com. Donations in her memory may be made to a Dementia or Alzheimer’s Association.

Ruth was born on August 11, 1941 in Edwards to the late Donald and Lena (Brayton) Denton, Sr. She graduated from Edwards High School and married Nathaniel James Bresett on February 8, 1977. Mr. Bresett passed away on August 21, 2014.

Ruth enjoyed working on puzzles, going for walks, and spending time with her family. She was a very strong willed and determined person her whole life.

Her survivors include her four children, Christina Hoffman and her companion Richard Allen, Wade Bresett and his companion, Laura Dashnaw, Bruce Bresett, and Wayne Bresett and his companion, Emily Green, 6 grandchildren, Robert Burns, Michael Hoffman Jr., Deseriee Bresett, Joshua Bresett, Mindy Bresett, and Kristine Carr, 5 great-grandchildren, Kylynn Burns, Robert Burns Jr., Ryleigh Carr, Reagen Carr, and Maddox Carr.

She is also survived by her brother, Donald Denton Jr, and 2 sisters, Blitha Prashaw and Flora Webb.

Ruth is predeceased by her husband, Nathaniel, a sister, Doris Dufault, and a grandson, Justin Bresett.

Death Notice: Sally E. Porter Hays, 79

Sally E. Porter Hays, 79, of Groton, formerly of Gouverneur passed away January 4, 2021 after a short illness.

A graveside service at Groton Rural Cemetery will be held at a later date. There are no calling hours.

Online condolences may be left at www.zirbelfuneralhome.com

Alice E. Patton

Alice E. Patton passed away on December 25, 2020. She was 88. The efforts of her children and her granddaughter Carrie made it possible for her the die peacefully in her sleep in the home that she built with her husband in 1972.

Alice was born in Gouverneur on November 9, 1932 to Ellen (Overacker) and D. Wilson Sterling. She married Ernest A. (Sonny) Patton Jr. on November 11, 1949 while a senior at Gouverneur High School. The couple celebrated 60 years of marriage. Keeping a promise to her father to finish school, she graduated in June of 1950. She lived her entire life in the Gouverneur area.

Besides raising her children, Alice ran Patton’s General Store in Balmat during the 1950’s and early 1960’s. She later worked in the kitchen at E.J. Noble Hospital for many years.

Alice’s greatest love was her family. She was also very fond of teddy bears, just about any kind of pie (especially raspberry), white chocolate, Fenton glass and anything purple. In later years, she found pleasure in watching the birds, squirrels and chipmunks that came to eat on her porch as well as trying to figure out what her Amish neighbors were doing.

She is survived by 4 of her 5 children: Linda (Dan) Beachard, Richard (Sue) Patton, April Patton (Don Peck) and Bruce (Karen) Patton; 15 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; 3 sisters-in-law and Momma Kitty (the last of many beloved strays that she took in over the years).

Alice is predeceased by her parents, her husband (October 2010), her eldest son Michael E. (May 2020), her brother Richard Sterling and an infant brother Roger.

Memorial donations may be made to the North Gouverneur Church, or perhaps you may consider donating a teddy bear to a local nursing home to share in the comfort that Alice got from her bears.

Due to COVID, burial will be private. Arrangements are with French Funeral Home, Gouverneur. Condolences may be shared online at www.frenchfuneralhomes.com.

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David Russel White

Mr. David Russel White, age 80, passed peacefully in Flowery Branch, Georgia on Monday, December 21, 2020 in his home with his family by his side.

He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Nancy.

David was born on May 6, 1940 in Gouverneur, New York to Elizabeth and Henry White. A four year starter in football, basketball and baseball, he graduated as Class President of Gouverneur High School and later attended Saint Lawrence University on a full football scholarship playing the position of fullback. He was also a member of the Beta Theta Pi Fraternity.

In 1960 he married the former Nancy Ann Phelps in the Gouverneur Presbyterian church. David earned both a Bachelor of Physical Education and a Master's of Education degree while at Saint Lawrence University. After college he served in the United States Army, Signal Corps, where he was stationed at Fort Shafter in Honolulu, Hawaii and was promoted from Second Lieutenant to Captain during his time in the service.

In 1966 he became the head football coach and physical education teacher at South Jefferson High School in Adams, New York a career path he followed emulating his mentor Gouverneur High School Coach Frank LaFalce.

While at South Jefferson he coached the team to their first Frontier League Championship in 15 years. Continuing his coaching career he moved to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) in Troy, New York in 1968 later becoming the Head Football Coach in 1973. He spent twenty-one years at Villanova University beginning in 1984 as the Associate Head Football Coach and later serving as Villanova’s Senior Athletic Director starting in 1993 until his retirement. After retiring from Villanova in 2005 he and his wife, Nancy, relocated to Flowery Branch, Georgia where he spent the last 15 years enjoying golf and being a grandfather to his 6 grandchildren.

In 2014 he was inducted into the Gouverneur High School Athletic Hall of Fame. David, a loyal mentor to many, always gave sage advice, and will be remembered for his great sense of humor and quick wit, passion for his hobbies, and competitive "can’t lose" spirit (even when it came to his grandkids and playing golf). Most importantly, he led with his heart generously and humbly, in all aspects of his life. His family was his greatest joy, always ending his texts with “…Love, Poppa”. He will be incredibly missed by many, but not forgotten. I

n addition to his wife, David is also survived by his children, daughter Susan and her husband, Taggart Robertson, son David Jr. and his wife, Michele, and daughter Jill and her husband Dan Welkley, grandchildren Rian, Sarah, David, Rachel, Kendall and Avery and his brother, Ed and his wife, Connie. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elizabeth and Henry White and sister, Donna Weldon.

Out of an abundance of concern for the health of family members and friends, there will be a Celebration of Life for David once the current health situation subsides. Memorial Park South Funeral Home, 4121 Falcon Parkway, Flowery Branch, Georgia 30542 is in charge of arrangements. Send on-line condolences to www.memorialparkfuneralhomes.com.

Fern Alice Walrath

Fern Alice Walrath, 82, passed away on Sunday, December 20, 2020 at United Helpers Health Care in Ogdensburg.

A graveside service was held on Monday, December 28th at 2:00 pm at Hermon Cemetery with face masks required. Funeral services are with the Green Funeral Home in Gouverneur.

Fern was born on March 22, 1938 in Watertown, the daughter of Leonard and Blanche (Collins) Griffin.

She married Roy "Junior" Walrath on October 26, 1958 at the Gouverneur United Methodist Church. She had previously been married to William Merritt who predeceased her.

Fern enjoyed being a homemaker, raising her family, fishing, reading, and raising Pekingese dogs.

She is survived by her children Vicky Walrath and her companion Ed Gilbo, Lisa Burns and her companion Allen Lando, Earl Walrath and his wife Sara, several grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Fern is also survived by her siblings Allen Griffin, William "Peanut" Griffin, Kermit "Rusty" Collins, Howard "Tiny" Collins, Robert Collins, and Pam Hunt, several nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her parents, her two husbands, her daughter Donna Nile, her son William Merritt Jr., and her brothers Herbert Collins and Leonard "Mike" Griffin.

Memorial donations in memory of Fern are encouraged to the Gouverneur Breast Cancer Fund, PO Box 64, Gouverneur, NY 13642.

I. Roxie Greiner

I. Roxie Greiner, age 68, of Lake Bonaparte, NY, passed away on December 19, 2020 at her home.

In keeping with her wishes, there will be a celebration of her life at a later date. Arrangements are with French Funeral Home, Gouverneur. Condolences may be shared online at www.frenchfuneralhomes.com.

Roxie was born on October 18, 1952 in Edwards, NY to the late Richard and Marjorie (Phelps) Clement. She attended Edwards Central School. Roxie married F. Edward Greiner on December 31, 1988. He passed away on October 25, 2017.

Roxie was a member of the Harrisville Grange and the VFW Ladies Auxiliary. She loved living on the lake, baking, traveling, sewing and doing crafts, playing domino’s with friends and she loved family.

Surviving are two sons, Craig Demmon of Star Lake and Bert M. and Rosa Demmon of Raymondville, TX; a daughter, Shelly Demmon and her wife, Andrea Driscoll of Walpole, Mass; a brother, Walter and Kathy Clement of Antwerp; a sister, Bundie Clement of South Dakota; seven grandchildren, Jacob Demmon, Brooke Demmon, Ashley Silva, Tre Silva, Micaela Demmon, McKenzie Demmon and Madison Demmon; family friends, Alison Benjamin, Jeanne McCarthy, Chris Leader and Peter and Hillary Dawson.

Roxie is predeceased by her husband; two brother, Michael and Randy Clement; a sister Dadura “Dody” Woods.

Donations may be made in Roxie’s memory to Friends 4 Pound Paws, P.O. Box 394, Gouverneur, NY 13642.

Jerry E. Perrin

Jerry E. Perrin, age 64, of Boonville, NY, passed away on December 22, 2020 at Upstate Medical University where he had been a patient since November.

There will be a graveside service for Jerry at a later date. Arrangements are with French Funeral Home, Edwards. Condolences may be shared online at www.frenchfuneralhomes.com.

Jerry was born on October 14, 1956 in Gouverneur, to the late Wilson and Theresa (Brunet) Perrin. He graduated from Edwards Central School in 1974 as his class valedictorian and then went on to graduate from Syracuse University, where he received his DO in Chemical Engineering. He was employed by the Lewis County Historical Society. At one time, he owned his own antique shop. He loved going to antique sales and seeing what he could find.

Surviving is a brother, Ronnie and Sally Perrin; three sisters, Elizabeth Babcock, his twin sister Jean and Leon Thompson and Deanna Perrin. He is also survived by a sister-in-law Irene Perrin, a brother-in-law Robert Brayton and many nieces and nephews.

Jerry is predeceased by his parents; two sisters, Faye Baxter and Carol Brayton; a brother, Roger Perrin; two brothers-in-law, Robert Babcock and Tom Baxter and a niece Ann M. Babcock.

Donations may be made in Jerry’s memory to the Lewis County Historical Society, 75525 State St., Lowville, NY 13367 or to Matthew’s Place, 165 Main St., Boonville, NY 13309.

Sandra Jane Keller

Sandra Jane Keller, 79, passed away on Thursday, December 24, 2020 at her home, under the care of her family and Hospice of St. Lawrence Valley.

Funeral services are private with the Green Funeral Home Gouverneur and burial in Spragueville Cemetery. A celebration of life will be announced and held in healthier times to honor Sandra.

Sandra was born in Gouverneur, the daughter of Donald and Elizabeth (Kerwin) Gillette.

She graduated from Gouverneur High School in 1961 and attended the Beauarts School of Beauty Culture in Syracuse.

Sandra married Robert Keller on October 26, 1963 at the home of her mother.

She worked as a hairdresser many years, was a member of the Trinity Episcopal Church and Gouverneur Senior Citizens, enjoyed playing bingo and watching television, especially figure skating. Sandra also liked dancing, enjoyed a margarita now and then, and was known for her driving a Lincoln Continental.

Sandra is survived by her daughter Kathlene McIntosh and her husband Marty, her grandchildren Tara Nichols and her husband Anthony, Eliza McIntosh, Robert McIntosh and his companion Brandi, and her great grandchildren. She is also survived by her in-laws Eudora Brown, Darlene Hastings, Mary Gillette Fishbech, Gary and Cheryl Keller, several nieces and nephews.

She is predeceased by her parents Donald and Elizabeth, her husband Robert, her step parents Marlene Gillette and Charles Lortscher, her brother Donald Gillette Jr., her brothers-in-law Richard Brown and John Hastings.

Memorial donations in memory of Sandra are encouraged to the Trinity Episcopal Church.

Donald “Donnie” Walker

Donald "Donnie" Walker, 79, passed away on Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at the Canton-Potsdam Hospital. Funeral services are private at the Green Funeral Home in Gouverneur, NY. The burial is planned for this summer at the Maple Grove Cemetery, Richville, NY with a celebration of life following the ceremony.

Donnie touched the hearts of so many people in the Gouverneur community. He was always compassionate and respectful to everyone. He was born in Gouverneur on Tuesday, November 18, 1941, the son of Albert Isaac Walker and Jessie Naomi (Jenkins) Walker.

He grew up on the Walker Farm on Walker Road in Richville, next to the Richville Flats. He learned the value of hard work with the many choirs on their dairy farm.

Donnie married Gloria Starnes on October 20, 1962. Donnie worked at Mercer’s Dairy, St. Joe Mines and owned several real estate properties. Later in life, Donnie and Gloria owned a dairy farm in Richville and Walker’s Antiques in Gouverneur.

He enjoyed spending time at his camp and with family, especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He enjoyed hunting and was a member of the S&B Hunting Club in Russell.

Donnie is survived by his wife of almost sixty years Gloria, his children Thomas and his wife Gina of Boston, Massachusetts, Tammy and her husband Scott Cummings of Gouverneur, John and his wife Jennifer of Ogdensburg, his grandchildren, Justin Cummings, Kara Cummings, Joshua Walker, Jessica Walker, Christine Walker, Katelyn Walker, Gianna Walker and great grandchildren, Ryan Collette and Madison Collette. He is also survived by his sisters Anne Roy of Massena, Roxie Grimshaw of Zephyrhills, Florida, many nieces and nephews. Don is predeceased by his parents and his brother Rodney Walker.

Memorial donations in memory of Donnie are encouraged to the Covid-19 Relief Fund of your choice or the Maple Grove Cemetery.

Ethel I. Newcombe

Ethel I. Newcombe, 89, of Richville, died on December 18, 2020, at the Gouverneur Hospital, Allen-Denesha Funeral Home, DeKalb Junction, has been entrusted with arrangements.

There were calling hours, Monday, December 21, 12 – 2 PM, social distancing and face masks were required. A private family service followed with the burial at the Old DeKalb Cemetery, Old DeKalb, NY.

Ethel is survived by her siblings, Howard and his wife Marion Newcombe of DeKalb, Joseph and his wife Marilyn Newcombe of Rock Fall, CT, Charles and his wife Barbara Newcombe of Edwards, Lawrence and his wife Pamela Newcombe of Glenn Falls, Mary Ames of Canton, Ilene Cole and her companion Ivan Gordon of Ogdensburg, a sister in law, Helen Newcombe of Rensselear Falls, a brother in law Neal Newvine of Amenia, NY, 16 nephews and 15 nieces.

She was predeceased by her companion Murray Miller, siblings, Edward “Earl” Newcombe, Floyde Newcombe, and Dorothy Newvine.

She was born on January 4, 1931 in Heuvelton, to the late, Lawrence and Marion Bush Newcombe. She graduated from Richville High School in 1949 and then graduated in 1950 from the Ogdensburg Business School. Ethel was a bank teller at the Community Bank in Gouverneur until her retirement December 31, 1997 after 31 years. She was a life member of the DeKalb Hermon and Gouverneur Senior Citizens Clubs, and the E. J. Noble Hospital Ladies Auxiliary. She loved to knit, crochet and play bingo.

Ethel’s family would like to thank Raymond Crouse for his kind and loving care. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Gouverneur Volunteer Rescue Squad or the DeKalb Junction Volunteer Fire Department. Online condolences can be made at www.allendeneshafuneralhome.com.

Joseph D. “Joe” Hunter Jr.

Joseph D. “Joe” Hunter Jr., 55, passed away on Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at Gouverneur Hospital.

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, December 19th from 1:00 to 5:00 pm at the Time Out Lodge in Fowler. Funeral services are with the Green Funeral Home, Gouverneur.

Joseph was born in Watertown on June 18, 1965, the son of Joseph and Ann Marie (Augustine) Hunter.

He graduated from Watertown High School and married his wife Laura on May 31, 1986.

Joe began working for Green Machine in 1984 and eventually became part owner of the company which eventually became Heritage Knife Company in Balmat. The couple also had other business ventures which included the opening of the Time Out Lounge in 2011.

Joe was a member of the local American Legion and enjoyed fishing, especially off his boat and near his father’s place in Fisher’s Landing. He also liked to cook, often comparing recipes with others, vintage stereo equipment on which he often cranked up classic rock, rooting on his beloved Buffalo Bills, and spending time with his family, especially his grandkids.

He is survived by his wife Laura, his two children Alicia and Joey, his grandchildren Michael, Tucker, James, Rowan, and Luca. Joe is also survived by his father Joe and his companion Phyllis, his four sisters Bonnie, Patti, Judy, and Tammy, several nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his mother Ann.

Olivia Jean (White) Moran

Olivia Jean (White) Moran, age 41, of Plato, MO, passed away December 7, 2020 at Columbia, MO after a brief illness. She was born October 12, 1979 in Carthage, NY to Gary White and Donna Kinney Bourcy.

Olivia grew up in Spragueville, NY and attended school at Gouverneur and graduated High School in 1998. She married Wayne L Moran on January 6, 2006 in Lorraine, NY and raised two sons, Antonny Forrest, and Wayne Andrew.

She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Forrest Kinney, and a niece, Alivia. She is survived by her husband, Wayne of the home in Plato, MO; two sons, Antonny Forrest Moran, and Wayne Andrew Moran of Plato; her parents, Gary White of NY, and her mother, Donna Bourcy of NY; two sisters, Jessica Norris of Georgia, and Wendy Pyatt of Missouri; two grandmothers; and a grandfather; five nieces and three nephews; and three stepsisters of NY.

Olivia was a member of Plato Christian Church.

Olivia was a domestic engineer, where she excelled in taking care of her husband, her sons, and her home. She loved baking, singing, four wheeling, board games, and bon fires. She had a passion for life and color, as you could tell from her many vivid colors of hair. For those who knew her, knew she loved to laugh, joke, and smile. The following statement is something she found extremely funny and loved to share to get a laugh, and for those that did not will learn something new. Did you know that when a whale farts, it smells like fish, and a horse could fit in the bubble it creates?

She was a beautiful soul who impacted many lives and will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Plato Christian Church in her memory. Online condolences may be made at www.evansfh.com.

The family will hold a Celebration of her Life at a later date. Cremation was under the direction of Evans Funeral Home.

Helen L. Stacy

Helen L. Stacy, age 81, of Gouverneur, passed away on November 21, 2020 in United Helpers Maplewood Nursing Home in Canton.

Helen was born on April 28, 1939 in Gouverneur, NY to the late Robert and Gartha (Stevens) Stacy. She graduated from Gouverneur Central School. She married Carlton H. Simmons Sr. on September 1, 1957. The couple were married for 37 years, until they divorced.

She cleaned at Pine Camp, and then also when it became Fort Drum. She was also a bus driver for LaForty and then Indian River Central School, retiring in 1976. She loved her cats, doing puzzles, knitting, traveling and watching her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Surviving is two sons, Carlton and Flo Simmons Jr. and Stanley and Diane Simmons; a daughter, Malinda Bright; 14 grandchildren and several great grandchildren and nieces and nephews.

Helen is predeceased by her parents; a daughter, Sharon Sue Main; a son-in-law, Richard Bright; two brothers, Harold and Herbert Stacy and two sisters, Shirley Taylor and Marion Davis.

Services will be private for the family. Arrangements are with French Funeral Home, Gouverneur. Condolences may be shared online at www.frenchfuneralhomes.com.

Frederick Colton

Frederick F. Colton, age 76, of Gouverneur, NY, passed away on Sunday, November 22, 2020 at Canton-Potsdam Hospital.

Frederick was born on August 13, 1944 in Canton, NY to the late Frederick and Alice (Whitmarsh) Colton. He graduated from Knox Memorial Central School in Russell in 1964 and then entered into the United States Army and served during Vietnam until his honorable discharge.

He married Cheryl Hodgdon on July 3, 1965 at the Russell United Methodist Church. He worked at Natural Dam Paper Mill as a machine tender and electrician from 1965 until his retirement in 2009. He loved being on Sylvia Lake, going on boat rides, riding the golf cart around and spending time with the grandchildren. He was often seen at the grandchildren’s sporting events, as there was rarely a game of theirs that he would miss.

Fred is survived by his wife, Cheryl; two sons, Shawn and Krisi Colton of Syracuse and Shannon and Stacey Colton of Central Square; two daughters, Sara Colton of Watertown and Staci and Luke Hayden of Gouverneur; a sister, Linda Markell of Prescott, Ontario and nine grandchildren, Tyrell Thomas, Chelsea Colton, Tyler Colton, Ryan Colton, Tate Colton, Jordan Hayden, Jimmy Hayden, Colton Hayden and Sophi Hayden.

Fred is predeceased by a sister, Beverly Monroe.

Due to the current pandemic, there will be no services at this time. There will be a celebration of his life at a later date. Arrangements are with French Funeral Home, Gouverneur. Condolences may be shared online at www.frenchfuneralhomes.com.

Donations may be made in Fred’s memory to Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, KS 66675 or to St. James School, 20 South Gordon St., Gouverneur, NY 13642.

Carlton “Punk” Woods

Carlton “Punk” Woods, 77, passed away on Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at his home, surrounded by his family.

A graveside service was held on Sunday, November 22nd at 2:00 pm at Maple Grove Cemetery in Richville with Karen Taylor, pastor of the United Church of Richville officiating.

Arrangements are with the Green Funeral Home in Gouverneur.

Carlton was born in Gouverneur on August 13, 1943, the son of Worth B. and Ilene (Jeffers) Woods.

He married Patricia Brown on May 22, 1970 in Gouverneur.

Upon graduation from Gouverneur High School in 1961, he co-owned and operated Richville Fuel Company from 1961 until retirement in 2001. Punk and his brother also owned C&E Woods General Store in Richville.

The couple enjoyed spending winters in Davenport, FL, camping and horseback riding at Otter Creek. Punk also enjoyed bowling, playing golf and softball, rooting for the New York Yankees and his children and grandchildren at their sporting events as well as other family activities. He loved to fix things, especially old junk and tinkering on cars.

Punk was a past member and chief of the Richville Vol. Fire Department, Richville Masonic Lodge, Gouverneur Elks, Richville Village Board of Trustees, and the Board of Fire Commissioners for the Town of DeKalb.

He is survived by his children Wendy and Jeff Gibson, Allison Woods, Darren and Becky VanOrnum, his foster children Laura McCormick and Robin Hilyard, his grandchildren Ryan, Dylan, and Kaitlyn Gibson, Carlee, Elaina, and Laike Lumley, Jacob and Brittany VanOrnum, Darien and Kreg Jackson, and Stan Velker, great grandchildren Logan and Hudson, and his brother Edward Woods. Carlton is predeceased by his wife Pat who passed away on March 21, 2013 and his parents.

Memorial donations in memory of Punk are encouraged to the Richville Vol. Fire Department, PO Box 51, Richville, NY 13681, Believe NNY, PO Box 293, Colton, NY 13625, or visit them online.

Richard D. Perrin

Richard “Dick” D. Perrin passed away on November 20, 2020 at St. Luke Health Services, Oswego, NY. Richard was born on May 24, 1933 in Gouverneur, NY, the son of the late Roswell and Beatrice Perrin. He graduated from Gouverneur High School in 1951 and later married Joan Hance on November 27, 1954 at St. James Catholic Church, Gouverneur, NY. She predeceased him in July of 2019.

Richard served in the US Air Force for 21 years including service in the Korean War. He retired as Chief Master SGT in 1974. Richard and Joan then moved to Antwerp, NY and he worked for Key Bank. He retired from Key Bank as the branch manager in Gouverneur, NY. Following his retirement, Richard and Joan enjoyed spending their winters in Florida and summers at their camp on Lake Bonaparte.

Richard is survived by his son John (Martha) Perrin of Oswego, NY, two sisters, Joanne McQuade and Nancy (Robert) Fuller, one brother, Peter (Nancy) Perrin and several nieces and nephews.

He is predeceased by two sisters Annette Phelps and Lida Perrin, two brothers Robert and Walter Perrin and two infant siblings Sally and Robert.

There will be no calling hours. Arrangements are private with French Funeral Home in Gouverneur, NY. Donations may be made to your favorite charity or any charity for children or animal rescue. Condolences may be shared online at www.frenchfuneralhomes.com.

Cynthia Anne Maier Krutell

Cynthia Anne Maier Krutell passed away on October 28, 2020. She leaves behind sisters Patricia (Edward) Sullivan of MA and Jacqueline Hartle of Gouverneur and a brother K Micheal Maier of FL, along with many nieces and nephews. She graduated from Gouverneur in 1956 then continued her education at the U of R School of Nursing graduating in 1959 and pursued her masters later. After retiring, Cindy opened one of the first adult day care centers called the Gold Club with her friend Carol Dodge. After her second retirement, she wintered in Palm Harbor, FL. Services will be held in FL. She will sadly be missed by her many friends and family.

James R. “Jim” Forsythe

James R. “Jim” Forsythe, 70, passed away on Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at Hospice of Jefferson County in Watertown.

Calling hours will be held on Saturday, November 21st from 1:00 to 3:00 pm at the Green Funeral Home, Gouverneur, and a private graveside service will be held at East Riverside Cemetery, Gouverneur.

James was born in Watertown on January 5, 1950, the son of John J. and Ilene (Hollister) Forsythe.

Upon graduating from high school, Jim began a career in the construction field from which he retired from as a construction superintendent for Bette & Cring LLC of Watertown.

He married Terry A. Tracey on January 23, 1971 at the Gouverneur United Methodist Church.

The couple enjoyed traveling, spending winters in Florida, playing golf, and their time spent in their home at Sylvia Lake. Jim enjoyed shooting pool, was an avid outdoorsman hunting, fishing, and spending time with the boys at camp in Croghan. Most of all, he enjoyed time spent with his family, especially his grandchildren.

Jim is survived by his wife Terry, his children Joseph and Kim Forsythe of Gouverneur, Tracey and Brady Wood of Rossie, Timothy Forsythe of Gouverneur, his grandchildren Noah and Kate Forsythe, Brayden and Hyde Wood, and Courtney Forsythe, his brother John and Judith Forsythe of Manlius, several nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his parents John and Ilene, a sister Lorrie I. McIntosh, and a granddaughter Bailey R. Wood.

Memorial donations in memory of Jim are encouraged to Hospice of Jefferson County, 1398 Gotham Street, Watertown, NY 13601 or Gouverneur Vol. Rescue Squad, PO Box 164, Gouverneur, NY 13642.

Richard D. Bright

Born in Rome, NY as Duane Edward Parsons, unknown parents, taken in with his sister by Beatrix and Edward Bright, foster parents. Then Duane was adopted by Beatrix and Edward Bright on November 13, 1954, changing his name to Richard Douglas Bright. It is unknown where his sister went.

Richard, also known as Dick, did many jobs. He was a toy salesman, car salesman, truck driver, snowplow driver, and snow removal, bartender, mechanic and machinist in different departments at New York Air Brake for years. The best thing he liked was working on steam parts for trains at Air Brake.

Richard loved steam trains, teddy bears, horses, his wife and children, and helping others.

Funeral will be private due to COVID. He will be buried at Jerusalem Cemetery in Canton, NY. A memorial will be held at a later date.

Richard is survived by wife, Malinda Simmons Bright; four children: Christopher and Sara (children Shia and Chloe Bright); MandyBeth (children Micah and Malici Bright); AmberBeth and Dustin (children Ceyonna and Akeira Harmer); Robert (children Haiden and Karson Bright).

Richard was predeceased by adopted mother, Beatrix W. Bright, and father, Edward H. Bright.

Donations can be sent to wife Malinda Bright at 45 Beckwith Street, Gouverneur, NY 13642 for medical and funeral expenses.

Judith A. Desormeaux

Judith A. Desormeaux, 79, passed away on Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at Gouverneur Hospital with her family at her side.

Funeral services are private at the Green Funeral Home, Gouverneur, NY.

Judy was born on February 1, 1941, the daughter of Edward and Hazel (McDonald) Narrow.

She graduated from Gouverneur High School in 1959 and attended nursing school.

David and Judy were married on September 11, 1971.

Judy was a mother, a homemaker, and had served two terms as the Antwerp Town Clerk.

She enjoyed time spent in her flower garden, reading books, especially by Stephen King and Dean Koontz, cooking/baking, and was a member of the Gouverneur Business Women. Judy also enjoyed spending time with family and enjoyed the holidays, especially Halloween. She was a member of the choir for the Christmas cantata, celebrated at the Presbyterian Church annually.

Judy is survived by her loving husband David, her children Joe and Tara, Bruce and Claudia, and Torie, her grandchildren Reagan, Saree, Anna, Jada, Arizona, Zachery, and her great grandchildren. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, and her special friends Amy and Diane. Judy is predeceased by her parents Ed and Hazel, her two daughters Trina and Millette, and her brother Fred Narrow.

Memorial donations in memory of Judy are encouraged to a charity of one's choice. The family of Judy would also like to extend a special thank you and note of gratitude to the staff of Gouverneur Hospital and the office of Dr. George Dodds for the outstanding and compassionate care Judy and her family received in her final days.