Mary O’Donnel

Mary O’Donnel, 97, passed away on Saturday, October 30, 2021 at United Helpers Maplewood in Canton.

   A funeral mass will be held on Friday, November 5th at 2:00 pm at St. James Catholic Church, Gouverneur with Fr. Jay Seymour officiating and burial to follow in Riverside Cemetery, Gouverneur. A celebration of life will follow the burial at Mullin’s Restaurant. Calling hours will be held on Thursday from 1-3 pm and 6-8 pm with an 8:00 pm rosary service at the Green Funeral Home, Gouverneur. The family requests attendees to please wear masks.

   Mary was born in Edwards on February 3, 1924, the daughter of Antonio and Maria Rosa (Ponessa) Curcio.

   She was a member of the class of 1943 at Gouverneur High School and began her career as the first waitress at the newly opened Clearview Restaurant. Mary also worked as a waitress at the Casablanca Restaurant and Pistolesi’s Dry Cleaning. She eventually ventured out on her own as the owner and operator of her laundromat.

   She married James A. Skeldon and he died on the U.S.S. Swordfish during WW II. Mary married Raymond Mullin, who passed away in 1952, and Harold O’Donnel in 1955, and he passed away in 1997.

   Mary was known for her cooking skills and hosting events for her family. She also enjoyed listening to music, reading, gardening, bowling, and playing golf. Mary also enjoyed traveling whether it was to Europe to visit family or to New York to watch her beloved Yankees. She was a member of St. James Church.

   Mary is survived by her children James and Diane Skeldon of Watertown, Daniel Mullin, Kathy and Rodney Tracey, Melanie Mullin, all of Gouverneur, Debbie Leonard of Syracuse, her daughter-in-law Charlene Mullin of Gouverneur, 19 grandchildren, 58 great-grandchildren, 37 great-great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Mary was beloved "Nona" to her 114 grandchildren. She is predeceased by her parents, her three husbands, her son Mark Mullin, a daughter-in-law Elizabeth (Betz) Mullin, a son-in-law David Leonard, a grandson Ryan Tracey, a granddaughter Mary Katherine, great-granddaughters Sarah Mae and Evelyn Janet Rose, a great-grandson Jack, a great-great-granddaughter Charlie Rose, and a great-great-grandchild Francis Jude. Mary is also predeceased by her sister Irene (Curcio) Caldwell and brothers Charles and Gennaro Aurelio and Louis, Orlando, and Ermando Curcio.

   Mary’s family would like to extend their thanks to the staff at Maplewood for the excellent care that Mary received over the last several years.

   Memorial donations to honor Mary are encouraged to St. James School, 164 E. Main Street, Gouverneur, NY 13642.

Judy M. Fishel

Judy M. Fishel, age 74, of Gouverneur, passed away on Wednesday, October 27, 2021 at Gouverneur Hospital.

Calling hours for Judy will be on Wednesday November 3, 2021 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at French Funeral Home in Gouverneur. Her funeral mass will be on Thursday, November 4th at 11:00 a.m. at St. James Church in Gouverneur with Father Jay Seymour officiating. Burial will follow at St. Patrick’s Cemetery in Rossie. Condolences may be shared online at www.frenchfuneralhomes.com.

Judy was born on May 16, 1947 in Gouverneur, NY to the late Edward and Lois (Emrich) Fishel. She graduated from Morristown Central School in 1965 and then went on to graduate from Canton ATC for nursing. In 1972 she took a full-time position at Kinney Drugs Warehouse in Gouverneur, where she worked for 30+ years.

Judy was a true giver and enjoyed the simple things in life. She enjoyed traveling, driving through the Adirondacks in the Fall to see the leaves change, watching Hallmark movies, going with her children and siblings to Canada for Chinese dinner. Her family was everything to her. She loved her children and grandchildren. She was very close with her siblings and nieces and nephews and enjoyed all of the family gatherings.

Surviving is her two sons and their wives, Chad and Heather Fishel and Kevin and Jennifer Fishel all of Gouverneur; Her sister, Nancy Russell of Ogdensburg; three brothers and their wives, Thomas and Marlene Fishel of Black Lake, Dale and Penny Fishel of Gouverneur and Randy and Linda Fishel of Hammond; seven grandchildren, Gavin, James, Graham, Josslyn, Janie, Jonathan and Hadley and five nieces and nephews, Michael Russell, Chris Fishel, Alison Lawrence, Lauren Fishel and Erica Hilborne.

Judy is predeceased by her parents and a brother-in-law, James Russell.

Donations may be made in Judy’s memory to the St. James School, 20 S. Gordon St. Gouverneur, NY 13642 or to the Gouverneur Volunteer Rescue Squad, 1024 US Hwy. 11, Gouverneur, NY 13642.

Harold E. “Hub” Hamilton

Harold E. “Hub” Hamilton, 88, passed away on Monday, October 25, 2021 in Columbia, SC.

Calling hours will be held on Saturday, November 6th from 11:00 am to 12:00 noon with a funeral service at noon at the Green Funeral Home, Gouverneur with pastor Martha Helmer. A burial with military honors will follow in Hermon Cemetery.

Harold was born in Hermon on November 30, 1932, the son of Brayton E. and Helen (Fuller) Hamilton.

He graduated from high school in Hermon in 1951 and served in the United States Air Force from 1952 to 1956.

Harold returned to the north country where he was employed at St. Joe Mineral Company and retired from the Fluor Corporation in 1987.

He married Patricia Hanratty in 1957 and the couple had three children.

Hub had been a member of the Elks Lodge and VFW of Gouverneur. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing cards, and spending winters in Florida.

Harold is survived by his companion Eleanor R. Sheppard, his children Harold B. Hamilton of Hermon, Michael J. Hamilton and Janet M. Hamilton, both of W. Lebanon, NH, his granddaughter Trisha Hamilton, sisters Eleanor Dewer of Hermon, Alice Hooper of Harrisville, and Nancy Hamilton of Norwood, several nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his parents Brayton and Helen, his brothers E. John Hamilton and Gordon Hamilton.

Ernest L. Ellis

Ernest L. “Ernie” Ellis, 79, passed away on Sunday, October 24, 2021 at Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center in Ogdensburg.

Calling hours will be held on Friday, October 29th from 10:30 to 11:30 am with a funeral service at 11:30 am at the Green Funeral Home in Gouverneur with pastor David Hart officiating and burial in East Riverside Cemetery, Gouverneur.

Ernest was born in Rossie on August 23, 1942, the son of Merild and Hazel (Lawton) Ellis. He married Louella Hunter on July 8, 1967. Louella passed away on May 27, 1997.

Ernie worked most of his life in the dairy industry, working on his own farm on the Peabody Road and also driving milk truck. He enjoyed his work on the farm, spending time with his pet dogs, visiting with friends and family, and he was known for his sense of humor and playing jokes.

Ernie is survived by his sons Mark and Pauline Ellis of Tower City, PA, Scott and Tammi Ellis of Black River, his grandkids Matthew, Zachary, Emilie, and Jacob. He is also survived by his brothers Larry Ellis and Tom Ellis, both of Philadelphia, his sister Janet Coons of Gouverneur, several nieces and nephews. Ernie is predeceased by his parents, his wife Louella, his brothers Morris and Gary Ellis, and his sister Jean Gardner.

Memorial donations in honor of Ernie are encouraged to Friends 4 Pound Paws, PO Box 394, Gouverneur, NY 13642.

Due to Covid-19, a celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Nancy Ann Burston

Nancy Ann Burston, 72, of Trumansburg, New York, passed away peacefully on September 15, 2021 surrounded by her immediate family. Originally from Richville, a small town in northern upstate New York, Nancy and her husband lived outside of Trumansburg for 45 years. She loved her life in Trumansburg, Ithaca and the surrounding area. She marveled at the beauty of the lakes, the solitude of the surrounding hills where she made her home and the abundance of birds that frequented her birdfeeders.

Nancy was born in Gouverneur, New York on April 20, 1949, the daughter of Kenneth Driver and Norah P. Burston. Nancy’s early core interests in travel, music and animal rescue grew over seven decades. The family’s 50’s road trips throughout New England and Eastern Canada seeded a lifelong passion for travel eventually taking her cross country, to the Southern Hemisphere, Europe and Southeast Asia.

While growing up in Richville and attending Gouverneur High, she nurtured her love of music through instrumental, choral and dance venues. When the family moved to Watertown, New York in her junior year, she became an exchange student and lived in Peru. Known for her kindness, Nancy and her husband opened their home to international students and other youth and when their daughter, Marissa, became an exchange student in Thailand, they thoroughly enjoyed spending time in that beautiful country.

Nancy attended Albany State University where she met many of her lifelong friends. She earned her undergraduate degree there in 1971. She continued her education through graduate studies at both Syracuse University and Cornell University where she earned her Ph. D. After graduation, Nancy worked at Green Thumb in Cortland. Later, she became Associate Director of the Human Services Coalition of Tompkins County where she worked for many years. She made many friends through her job at HSC and enjoyed working in downtown Ithaca where she could enjoy the commons. She loved working with Cornell student interns at HSC and received an employer recognition award for her work as a mentor.

Friends of Nancy knew her as someone who was always up for an adventure. Whether it was going to New York City for a Broadway show, clamming in the chilly waters of Eastern Long Island or traveling, she loved getting out and doing things with her friends and family.

Nancy is survived by her husband, Terry Clingen, their daughter, Marissa Burston Clingen, and son-in-law, Alex Goddard of Maryland; her sister, Diane Sherwood, and husband, Roger, of New York City, and their son, Bradley, and his wife, Helen, of Connecticut; Nancy’s brother-in-law, Tim Clingen of California, and many cousins and close friends spread throughout the country.

Anyone who knew Nancy also knows how much she loved her pets, especially her cats, and how much they loved her back. Over the years she took in and cared for countless homeless pets and donated to many rescue organizations. In lieu of flowers, you can continue her efforts by making a donation in her name to the SPCA of Tompkins County.

A Celebration of Life will take place in the Ithaca area in the Spring of 2022 and later in Orient Point where her ashes will be interred.

Randy Kerwin

Randy Kerwin, 62, passed away on Thursday, October 14, 2021 at Canton-Potsdam Hospital.

There will be no calling hours or funeral services. Arrangements are with the Green Funeral Home, Gouverneur.

Randy was born in Gouverneur on March 2, 1959, the son of Pete Cutrie and Dorothy (Cyrus) Kerwin.

He attended school in Gouverneur where he lived and worked most of his life. Randy had worked at the zinc mines and in construction as a heavy machine operator, more recently for Bob Cushman. In his younger days, Randy enjoyed his muscle cars, and recently his tours around the north country with his buddy Bob. Most of all, he loved his time spent with his grandkids.

Randy is survived by his daughters Randi Lynn, Mandi, and Kerri, his grandkids Laithyn, Maddix, and Harlow, his siblings Robert “Butch” Kerwin, Kim Kerwin, and Kathleen Harrington, several nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his parents and his sisters Bonnie McEathron, “Punky” Nolle, and JoAnn Woodrow.

Memorial donations in memory of Randy are encouraged to your local meals on wheels or food bank.

Joan Fullington Hunter

Joan Fullington Hunter of Hayes Va. and formerly of Ogdensburg and Gouverneur NY died unexpectedly at her home in Hayes Va., on October 5, 2021. She was born in Gouverneur NY to Harold and Edna Hall Fullington on November 18, 1944. She was 76 years old.

  She graduated from Gouverneur high school in 1962 and Wassaic State nursing school as a Nursing Aide. She married Carl W. Ashley on July 22, 1964; the marriage ending in divorce. She married Kenneth C. Hunter on November 18, 1990.

 Surviving are her sister Jean Gremli and a nephew James Hanratty both of New Port Richey Florida, aunt Evelyn Hall and cousins Kay Richards Alexander, Judy Rice, Dale Johnson, Donna Ellis, Sharon Farrell, Roger Hall, Lorraine Pickhardt, Bruce Woods and Jan Barker. Special friends, Ed and Kay Dana of Ogdensburg and Mike and Patti Hansen of Hayes VA.

 Joan was predeceased by her parents, husband Kenneth C Hunter and sons Bruce and Aaron Ashley formerly of Ogdensburg NY.

 She was employed as a nurse’s aide at Hepburn Hospital and UH intermediate care facility and after moving to Virginia was also employed in medical care facilities. Upon retiring she enjoyed caring for her home and her loving husband Ken, flower gardens, crafts and her many dogs and cats through the years, whom she loved dearly.

 Funeral and interment were private.

Glenda J. Raven

Glenda J. Raven, 71, passed away on Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at her home.

A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, October 20th at 11:00 am at Hailesboro Cemetery with Fr. Jay Seymour, pastor of St. James Catholic Church, officiating. Calling hours will be on Tuesday from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at the Green Funeral Home, Gouverneur.

Glenda was born on August 28, 1950 in Gouverneur, one of the ten children of Harold and Helen (Hughto) Raven. She had been employed as a dispatcher for the Gouverneur Village Police Department up until her retirement and then at Nina’s Hotel for many years. Glenda enjoyed cooking, baking, and most of all, spending time with family, especially her grandchildren. They were her pride and joy along with her son. She was the glue that held her family together.

Glenda is survived by her son Christopher Raven, her grandchildren Elaina Raven and Christian Raven, her siblings Barbara Kalowski, Leanore Raven, Phillip Raven, and Kathleen Raven-Sloan, many nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her parents Harold and Helen, her brothers Donnie, Warren, and Timothy Raven, sisters Evelyn Cunningham and Margaret Tyler.

Bonnie L. Gonyeau

Bonnie L. Gonyeau, 88, passed away on Thursday, October 14, 2021 at her home, surrounded by her family.

Calling hours will be held on Saturday, October 23rd from 1:00 to 3:00 pm with a memorial service at 3:00 pm at the Green Funeral Home, Gouverneur with Orville Eacker, pastor of Stepping Stone Ministries officiating and burial to follow in East Riverside Cemetery, Gouverneur.

Bonnie was born on June 20, 1933 in Potsdam, one of fourteen children of Darwin and Maude (Dowe) Whitman.

She graduated from Potsdam High School. Bonnie married Vernon M. Gonyeau on June 30, 1952 in Potsdam.

Vern passed away on October 21, 2019.

Bonnie enjoyed raising her family and being a housewife. She also assisted Vern in operating Mercer's Dairy Plant near Natural Dam and previously provided daycare for children in her home.

She loved to shop, was the queen of garage sales (Loved the thrill of the hunt), was a collector of Americana, Lincoln, eagles, and flags, and had a keen eye for displaying all of her treasures. Most of all, she enjoyed spending time with her family and hosting their family functions.

Bonnie was able to express her gratitude while being cared for by saying "Beautiful". There is "beauty" all around us.

Bonnie is survived by her children Jodi and Michael Hatch, Brian and Donna Gonyeau, Gregg and Darlene Gonyeau, her grandchildren Eric and Jen Hatch, Jennifer and Matthew Knight, Alex and Lora Hatch, Lindsay Gonyeau, Brittany Gonyeau, Gaige Gonyeau, Garrison Gonyeau, Melissa and Tony Woodward, her great grandchildren Charlotte, Violet, Miles, Cade, Ella, Teigan, and Myla. She is also survived by her brothers Noel, Ronnie, and Craig Whitman, her sisters Corliss Mittelstaedt, Patti Johnson, Nancy Whitcomb, and Rosie Bartholomew, several nieces and nephews. Bonnie is predeceased by her parents, her husband Vernon, her son Whitney, a great granddaughter Nora Claire, brothers William, Parker, Merrill, and Malcom Whitman, sisters Mary Stover and Sharon Altman.

The family wishes to extend their deepest thanks to Bonnie’s devoted and loving caregiver Chassidy “Cassidy" Newvine.

Memorial donations to honor Bonnie are encouraged to Ryan’s Wish Foundation, PO Box 326, Gouverneur, NY 13642 or St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Pl., Memphis, TN 38105-9959.

Barbara J. Raven

Barbara J. Raven (nee Bishop), 86, of Elyria, died September 27, 2021 after a lengthy illness.

She was born June 23, 1935 in Gouverneur, NY and was a 1954 graduate of Gouverneur High School. Barbara was formerly employed for twenty-three years at the cafeteria at Elyria High School. She was a history buff and enjoyed scrap booking, photo albums, crocheting and sewing.

Barbara is survived by daughters, Donna Loudermilk of Jacksonville, FL, Linda Podlich of Amherst and Shirley Shannon of Nashport, OH; fourteen grandchildren; nineteen great-grandchildren; sister, Nancy Nichols of Syracuse, NY and a brother, Rick Bishop of Rochester, NY.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Arnold L. Raven in 2007; daughter, Susan Blackwell; son, Daniel Raven; great-grandson, Damian Shannon; great-grand daughter, Kierstyn Fowler; brothers, Donald and David Bishop and sisters, Brenda Farrell and Karen Bishop.

Burial will be Saturday, October 30, 2021 at 1:00 pm in Riverside Cemetery, Gouverneur, NY. Arrangements were in the care of Dicken Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Elyria, Ohio. For online condolences, visit www.dickenfuneralhome.com

Terry A. Holmes

Terry A. Holmes, 74, passed away on Sunday, September 26, 2021 at the Salem VA Medical Center in Virginia.

Calling hours will be held on Monday, October 4th from 12:00 noon to 1:00 pm with a funeral service at 1:00 pm at the Green Funeral Home, Gouverneur with pastor Martha Helmer officiating and burial with military honors in Riverside Cemetery, Gouverneur.

Terry was born in Gouverneur on September 8, 1947, the son of Herbert and Violet (Dennis) Holmes.

He graduated from Gouverneur High School and served in the United States Navy from 1967 to 1970, stationed in Vietnam in the Seabees.

Terry married Judy VanCor on February 15, 1975 at the Gouverneur United Methodist Church.

Judy passed away on September 21, 2001.

Terry had worked at St. Joe Mineral Company in Balmat, worked as a carpenter, drove bus for Gouverneur Central School, and worked several years at White’s Lumber. He had been a member of the NRA, enjoyed hunting, fishing, collecting rocks and minerals, and spending time with his family, especially his grandkids.

Terry is survived by his son Anthony Holmes and his companion Desiree Black, his daughter Rachel Holmes, his grandchildren Alexander Kelley, Andrew Holmes, Nelson Holmes, Keisha Bellinger, Dee Bellinger, and Elon Bellinger, a brother Ricky Jones, nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his parents, his wife Judy, brothers Herbert Holmes and William Paul Jones, sister Lona Spearman, and his good friend Joan Shampine.

Stephen D. Kelly

Stephen D. Kelly, age 68. of Gouverneur, passed away on Thursday, September 30, 2021 at Upstate University in Syracuse.

Stephen was born on October 28, 1952 in Gouverneur to the late Charles and Madeline L. (Backus) Kelly. He attended Gouverneur Central School and then entered into the United States Marine Corp in 1971 and served until his honorable discharge in 1980. While in the Marine Corp, he also attended school at Canton ATC. He joined the Army Reserve and in 1984, Stephen got dual status and worked full time at Fort Drum as a diesel mechanic and then a supply clerk at ECS#1 until his retirement in 2010.

Stephen married Debra Moore on January 23, 1985 in Gouverneur. He loved being with his family, drinking coffee, doing yard work and watching football.

Surviving is his wife, Debra; a son, Shawn (Lisa) Kirby; three daughters, Shannon Kelly (Jamie Bonanno), Sonya (Chris) Baker and Heather Kirby (Kalii Correa); two brothers, Robert Kelly and Charles Kelly; a sister, Mavis Pyle; eight grandchildren, Michael, Ethan, Dalton, Kiara, Paige, Chloe, Peyton and Saige and two great grandsons, Caleb and Cian.

Stephen is predeceased by his dad, Charles Kelly; his mother, Madeline Closs; a brother, Leroy Kelly and two step brothers, Ed Closs and Carl Closs.

In keeping with Stephen’s wishes, there will be no calling hours or funeral service. Arrangements are with French Funeral Home, Gouverneur. Condolences and photos may be shared online at www.frenchfuneralhomes.com.

Joyce Shoff

Joyce Shoff, age 85, of Ogdensburg, passed away on September 28, 2021 at Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center. Her family wishes to extend their gratitude to LaPoint Adult Home, Claxton Hepburn ICU staff and Dr. Manosvi Jaitly.

There will be a private graveside service held at Maple Grove Cemetery in Richville at the family’s convenience. Arrangements are with French Funeral Home in Gouverneur. Condolences, memories, and photos may be shared online at www.frenchfuneralhomes.com.

Joyce was born on April 14, 1936 in Gouverneur, NY to the late Elton and Florence (Weaver) Dodds. She graduated from Gouverneur High School in 1953. After graduation, she started her work career as a telephone operator, and went on to work as a car saleswoman, food service provider at local restaurants and SLU. She worked for McAdam Cheese and Corning Glass. But most notably, she graduated from Reisch College of Auctioneering in Mason City, Iowa in 1970. She went on to be called Joyce Hamilton, the Lady Auctioneer, being the first and only lady auctioneer in the north country at that time. She enjoyed many types of auctions, her favorite being a good antique household auction. She was a collector of antiques and her most prized was her collection of carnival glass.

A first marriage ended in divorce. In 1978, she met and married the love of her life, Eddie I. Shoff. They moved to Marysville, Washington, where she sold real estate. After their retirement they returned to the north country, first living in Gouverneur, then Ogdensburg, NY.

Surviving are her five children, Christine (Newell) Helvie of Castle Rock, CO, Jody Hamilton and his companion Sharlene Wells, Martha (Peter) Burt and Janet Hamilton all of Old Dekalb, NY and Elaine (Harry) Duprey of Keeseville, NY and a step son, Steven Shoff of Vermont. Nine grandchildren, twenty great grandchildren, a sister-in-law, Janice Dodds and many nieces, nephews and cousins, and Boda Shoff her beloved feline companion.

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband Eddie, her brother Roger Dodds and nephew David Dodds.

Gregory Peck

Gregory M. Peck, age 69, of Gouverneur, passed away on September 30, 2021 at Samaritan Medical Center, Watertown.

There will be calling hours held at French Funeral Home in Gouverneur on Friday, October 8, 2021 from 12:00 – 2:00 p.m. Burial will be private. Condolences may be shared online at www.frenchfuneralhomes.com.

Greg was born on March 1, 1952 in Gouverneur to the late Kenneth D. and Ruth (Crary) Peck. He graduated from Gouverneur Central School in 1971 and earned his Certificate in Electrical Services from Canton ATC.

Marriages to Susan Moore and Mary Lou Simmons ended in divorce.

Greg worked for several places including Grants, Ames, Bestway Lumber Yard, and for appliance repair shops in Harrisville and Gouverneur. He worked for 18 years as a bus monitor for First Student.

In his free time Greg enjoyed fishing and boating.

His survivors include his girlfriend, Patricia “Patty” Wilson, brother, Gary Peck, daughter, Robin Saveno Nickel, nine grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, two nieces and a nephew.

Greg is predeceased by his brother, Jerry W. Peck.

Donations in memory of Greg may be made to the St. Lawrence County Cancer Fund.

David Desormeaux

David Desormeaux, 77, passed away on Thursday, September 30, 2021 in the Canton-Potsdam Hospital, NY.

David was born in Gouverneur, NY on July 12, 1944, the son of Rene and Alice Fuller Desormeaux.

In 1950, at six years old, David contracted polio. After twenty-eight months of rehabilitation at the Ithaca Reconstruction Home, he returned to work at his father’s dairy farm in Antwerp, NY.

He graduated from Indian River Central School and attended college at Oswego, Canton, and Jefferson Community College.

On September 11, 1971 he married Judith Ann Narrow at what would become their home in Antwerp, NY. Judy was the love of his life. Judy remained in his thoughts and heart after her passing.

David enjoyed adventuring around the north country via various modes of travel. Whether it was a Chrysler Road Runner with a Hemi, a Ski Doo snowmobile, a boat, or a four-wheel drive truck, they all had two things in common. They were all fast and Paul Johnson was there. Uncle Paul was Dave’s best friend for over seventy years. The pair were well known for their hijinks and good-natured fun.

David worked as a draftsman, estimator, purchaser, and project manager at Bagley and Sewell, Cives Steel, and Riverside Iron Works until Sept 2021. He was full-time employed his entire life.

He enjoyed jokes, laughing, and being with friends and family above all. His brother Albert and sisters Marie and Sue Anne were dear to him and always there for each other.

Special thanks to his sweetheart Michelle, his girl Deb, his neighbors Stan and Diane Simmons, Eric and the Riverside Iron team, and all his industry friends he so enjoyed working with.

David was predeceased by his wife Judy and daughters Millette Desormeaux and Trina Holmes.

David is survived by his son Joseph and wife Tara, granddaughters Saree and Reagan Desormeaux, grandson Zachery Holmes, brother Albert Desormeaux, sisters Marie Brownell and Sue Ann Haffke and many nieces and nephews.

Calling hours were held on Sunday, October 3 from 2PM to 4PM at Green Funeral Home, Gouverneur followed by a mass on Monday October 4th, 2021 at 10AM with Father Seymour at St. James Catholic Church, Gouverneur.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Gouverneur Hospital at https://www.stlawrencehealthsystem.org/donate .

Paul W. Corey

Paul W. Corey, 86, passed away on Monday, September 20, 2021 at his home.

There are no funeral services and arrangements are with the Green Funeral Home, Gouverneur.

Paul was born in Potsdam on May 5, 1935, the son of Samuel and Evangeline (Streeter) Corey.

He spent much of his life working with cattle, working several years at Empire Livestock in Gouverneur. Paul enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time with his family, especially his nieces, nephew Walter, niece's husband Kris, and great nieces who held a special place in his heart.

Paul married Deborah Christman on August 14, 1982 in Ogdensburg.

He is survived by his wife Deborah, his half brothers Fred, Raymond, Carl, and Robert Ritchie, a half sister Shirley Ritchie, nieces and a nephew. Paul is predeceased by his parents, a brother Walter and Donna Corey, a sister Ruby Kanyon, and a great niece Kristine Hudson.

June Marie McIntyre

June Marie McIntyre of Simpsonville, SC, formerly of Gouverneur, NY, passed away peacefully on September 9, 2021 at the age of 91.

June Marie Parisian was born on June 6, 1930 in Potsdam, NY, the daughter of Bernard and Alice (Dunkelberg) Parisian. She attended school in Potsdam and graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Music Education from State University Teachers College in Potsdam in 1952. June was co-valedictorian of her class.

June married Richard Lynn McIntyre, her childhood sweetheart, on September 13, 1952 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church rectory in Potsdam, NY. June taught music in the rural elementary schools of the Gouverneur school district before starting her family. She taught third grade at East Side Elementary School from 1967 until her retirement in 1987.

During those years she and Dad built a camp (1965) at Trout Lake which is still a special gathering place for her family.

Mom had a great appreciation for the arts, literature, and nature. She was an avid knitter and maker of braided rugs.

She and Dad enjoyed many years of building a collection of antique furniture and clocks in our home.

June is survived by her children Bruce and Sabrina McIntyre, Sarah and Cecil Gaffney, Roberta and Scot Brown, and Maureen and Pete Garner. She took great pride in her ten grandchildren Trevor, Tony, Jim, Leah, Liam, Ceili, Andrew, Emily, Cecily, and Marissa. She was fortunate to have three great grandchildren Remy, Miles, and Macie. June was predeceased by her son Robert (1958) and her husband Richard (2008).

Per Mom’s wishes, there will be no services. The family will gather at a later date for a private graveside service. June’s children are grateful for the care she received over the past year from the kind staff of The Gables Skilled Nursing Home and Interim Healthcare Hospice Care, both of Greenville, SC. In Mom’s memory, please consider a donation to a Hospice care facility.

James B. Jones

James B. “Jimmy” Jones, age 74, of Florida and formerly of Gouverneur, NY, was called home on Friday, September 17, 2021, in Melbourne, Florida, where he had been battling Alzheimer's and passed away peacefully. A private family memorial will be held at a later date in the Gouverneur area. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Frary Funeral Home, Ogdensburg.

Jim was born on November 6, 1946, in Gouverneur, New York, the fourth of seven children. He was predeceased by his parents, Earl Byron and Marjorie Jones, his son, Donald Wayne Jones, and sister-in-law, Mary Jane Jones. Jim is survived by his son, James A. Jones and wife, Lisa, beloved granddaughters, Jaimie, Juliana, and Jemma, and his ex-wife, Jane M. Jones, all of Syracuse, New York. He is also survived by his siblings, Richard Jones of Gouverneur, New York, William Jones and his wife, Mary Constance, of Pennsylvania, Thomas Jones and his wife, Joy, of Nevada, John Jones and his wife, Judy, of New Hampshire, Jennifer Jones of Georgia, and Liz-Ann Collins and her husband, James, of California; an aunt, Betty Jane Lee of Florida; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Jim entered the United States Air Force after high school and was honorably discharged in 1970. He worked as a diesel mechanic for many years in both Syracuse, New York and West Palm Beach, Florida before retiring in 2007. Jim was a longtime member of the American Legion, Eagles and Loyal Order of the Moose. He loved to golf, travel with friends to NASCAR and Las Vegas. Jim enjoyed spending time with his family. He had a huge heart and was loyal to his family and friends. Jim donated generously to many charities. Jim will be missed terribly by his loving family and all who knew and loved him.

Donations may be made in Jimmy’s memory to St. Judes 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or to Tunnel to Towers Foundation, 2361 Hylan Boulevard, Staten Island, NY 10306. Online condolences may be made at www.fraryfuneralhomes.com.

Richard D. Washburn

Richard D. Washburn, age 79, of Macomb, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 16, 2021 at Claxton Hepburn Medical Center.

There will be a graveside service at the Washburn Family Memorial at 439 Hurst Road, Gouverneur, NY on Monday, September 27, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. James Warrington officiating. The family requests that everyone wear a mask. Arrangements are with French Funeral Home, Gouverneur. Condolences may be shared online at www.frenchfuneralhomes.com.

Richard was born on January 14, 1942 at the family farm homestead in Macomb to the late Alvin and Bertha (Dane) Washburn. Richard was one of sixteen children. He graduated from Gouverneur Central School in 1960. On December 19, 1981, he married Elizabeth Gates.

Richard started out work setting up mobile homes, then went to work for Harron’s Electric in Gouverneur, the Psychiatric Center, was a janitor at Morristown Central School and then worked for Farley Equipment in Gouverneur. Richard was a member of the Grace Community Church in Theresa, NY. He was an avid trapper since he was 12 years old. He loved hunting and was a beautiful artist of colored pictures and scripture, making picture frames and giving them away. He loved watching his birds, turkeys and wildlife, and even a crow family. He had a favorite car, which was a Ford Mustang. Richard loved cutting wood and was most at home when he was outdoors. He enjoyed picking black caps and long blackberries. He took great interest in flowers, trees and wildlife. He thought the world of his family and was very proud of their accomplishments. He was a man of few words, but there was a lot of love in his heart for Jesus and his family. He loved animals, especially a little pug named Kobe. He loved country western music and the Grand Ole Opry. His favorite hymn was “Blessed Assurance”. Richard was also an avid reader and was an adult Sunday School teacher.

Surviving is his wife, Elizabeth “Liz” Washburn; a step daughter and son-in-law, Shelly and Patrick Noone; a granddaughter and her husband, Khylee and Derek Habermas; a great grandson, Finley James Habermas; two brothers, Arthur Washburn and Charles and Donna Washburn; six sisters, Sarah and Ford Reynolds, Ada and Donald Bayne, Mary and Harold Bresett, Anna Washburn, Bettie Rook and Leona “Skipper” Jones. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

Richard is predeceased by two brothers, James and Sylvester Washburn and five sisters, Nilah Sias, Joyce Stammer, June LaVack, Joanne Washburn and Eleanor Solar.

Service Notice: Terry L. Nichols

A celebration of life for Terry L. Nichols will be held on Saturday, September 25th at 12:00 noon at the Gouverneur VFW. A burial will be held at 11 a.m. that morning at Hailesboro Cemetery for Terry who passed away on January 22, 2021.