David Horne

David L. Horne, age 67, of Fullerville, passed away on January 5, 2023 at home surrounded by his family.

There will be a graveside service held in Fairview Cemetery in Edwards on Thursday, January 12, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. Arrangements are with French Funeral Home in Gouverneur. Condolences may be shared online at www.frenchfuneralhomes.com.

David was born on September 13, 1955 in Gouverneur to the late Lloyd K. and Mable A. (Clement) Horne. He graduated from Gouverneur Central School in 1973 and served in the United States Navy as a Seabee from 1973 until his honorable discharge in 1976. While in the Navy, David helped built the tent city in Guam for war refugees.

He married Sandra “Sandy” Blackburn on December 5, 1980 in Virginia Beach. David worked as a mill worker for Basin’s and as a construction worker with Tim Fairbanks at Continental Construction until he retired in 2012 due to health issues. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, and building hot rods.

David is survived by his wife, Sandra Horne, daughters, Natalie (Matt) Wood and Melissa Horne, grandchildren, Devyn Dowling (Erica Briggs), Xander Dowling, London Wood, Luca Wood, Leo Wood, and Chantel Horne, and a great-granddaughter, Yenna Dowling. He is also survived by two brothers, Barry (Lorraine) Horne and Paul (June) Horne, and many nieces and nephews.

He is predeceased by his parents and brothers, Sherwood, Ricky, Nyle and Lyle Horne.

Donations in memory of David may be made to Friends 4 Pound Paws, PO Box 394, Gouverneur NY 13642.

Herbert A. Haines

Herbert A. Haines, 78, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 6, 2023 at his home.

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

Herbert was born on August 20, 1944 in New Jersey, the son of Ray and Pearl (Beavers) Haines.

He married Virginia Crawn in 1960.

Herb is predeceased by his parents, his wife Virginia, his son Leo, grandson Danny, brothers Robert and Dave, sisters Ida, Maybel, and Virginia. He is survived by his sons James and Genice, Herbert, his daughters Donna and Floyd, Cindy and Pat, Heidi and Lonnie “Scotch”, Lisa and David, Melissa and Chuck, Franny, and Betty, several grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

He started farming at a young age, owning and operating farms throughout his life. He also worked for several farmers in the surrounding area or could be found helping out his neighbors. Herb took great enjoyment with his team of horses, going to horse pulls with family and friends, tinkering on his tractors, or heading into the woods to cut wood.

Olive (Webb) Hosmer

Olive (Webb) Hosmer, age 90, passed away peacefully at home, on Monday, December 19, 2022, with her family by her side. She is survived by four children, Kevin (Kathie) Hosmer, Diana Moore (Peter Cicon), Karen (Dan) Kazmark and Bruce (Charlene) Hosmer; daughter-in-law, Chucha Hosmer; nine grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandson; and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Floyd Hosmer in 2002; infant daughter, Marlene Hosmer in 1955; son, Neal Hosmer in 2019; and 12 siblings.

Olive was born and raised in South Russell, NY and was the daughter of Amos and Elsie (VanAlstine) Webb. She and Floyd were married on October 1, 1949 in Edwards, NY. They moved to Marion, NY in 1966, where they raised their family. Olive worked at Mobil Chemical Co. in Macedon for over 30 years. She and Floyd enjoyed spending their winters in Florida. Olive loved crocheting, knitting, quilting and canning.

Friends may call Saturday, January 14, 2023, from 1-3pm at Johnson-Kennedy Funeral Home, Inc., 47 N. Main St., Canandaigua. Interment will be in Edwards, NY. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Parkinson Disease Association, PO Box 61420, Staten Island, NY 10306. Condolences may be offered at www.johnsonkennedy.com.

Kirk Brown

Kirk D. Brown “Brownie”, age 73 of Fowler, passed away on January 8, 2023 at the Canton-Potsdam Hospital.

Calling hours will be held at French Funeral Home in Gouverneur on Friday, January 13, 2023 from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. followed by his funeral service at 1:00 p.m. There will be a Celebration of Life following the service, held at the Gouverneur VFW.

Kirk was born on April 30, 1949 in Gouverneur to the late Russell Brown. He graduated from Gouverneur Central School in 1968 and served in the United States Navy from 1968 until his honorable discharge in 1972.

Kirk married Myrna M. Phillips on July 12, 1980. He and his family built their home in Fowler in 1992, including logs cut from their property. Kirk retired in 2012 from Fort Drum where he had worked as a mechanic and then later in warehouse inventory.

He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and being in the woods. He cut firewood, made maple syrup, collected driftwood, did some woodworking, and rode motorcycles.

He is survived by his wife, Myrna Brown, four sons, Marty and Erin Gates, Tim Thomas, Jason and Missy Brown, and John and Kourtni Brown, and siblings, John and Mary Kerr, Amy and Terry Barkley, and Karen Subach. He is also survived by 8, grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Kirk is predeceased by a brother, Leon Brown, and a sister, Ruth Parrish.

Donations in memory of Kirk may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758516, Topeka KS, 66675 or https://support.woundedwarriorproject.org.

Roger H. Young

Roger H. Young, 78, passed away on Friday, January 6, 2023 at Gouverneur Hospital.

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

Roger was born in Gouverneur on February 15, 1944, the son of Stanley and Catherine (House) Young.

Following graduation from Gouverneur High School, Roger served in the United States Army for two years.

He married Linda M. Foote on November 23, 1968 at the Gouverneur First Presbyterian Church.

Roger worked at Gouverneur Talc for over 30 years, retiring in 2008.

He had enjoyed hunting and fishing.

Roger is survived by his wife Linda, his children Amy Petrie and her companion Dave Robinson of Lanexa, VA, Christina and Donald McIntosh of Gouverneur, Craig and Myndie Young of New Haven, several grandchildren and great grandchildren. He is also survived by his brothers Stanley and Jackie Young of Gouverneur, Janet Fuller of Alexandria Bay, nieces and nephews. Roger is predeceased by his son Scott Young, his brother Ralph Young, and his parents.

Georgia Duprey

Georgia Duprey, 66, passed away on Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at Canton-Potsdam Hospital.

A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, January 15th, 2023 at 2:00 pm at the Gouverneur VFW. Arrangements are with the Green Funeral Home, Gouverneur.

Georgia was born in Ogdensburg on May 14, 1956, the daughter of George and Maureen (Seamon) Duprey.

She was married to Gary Tharrett and the marriage ended in divorce. Georgia lived on Clinton Street with her companion Shawn Fenton.

Georgia enjoyed cooking, lotto tickets, spending time with her friends, family, and her pets. She was a friendly soul.

She is survived by her daughters and their children Angela Tharrett of Gouverneur with grandchildren Chelsea Rae Boprey and Bryant Hamilton, Gwen and Tom Mills of Dexter with grandchildren Richard Lyons, Rachelle Lyons, Jada Mills, and Jazmyn Mills, Crystal Tharrett of Gouverneur with grandchildren Carter Tharrett and Curtis Tharrett. Georgia is also survived by her companion Shawn Fenton, her sisters Darlene Kyle of Colorado, Patty Ross of Indiana, nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her parents and her sister Cindy Armstrong.

Memorial donations in memory of Georgia are encouraged to the Gouverneur Breast and Ovarian Cancer Fund.

Jeanne L. Leeson

Jeanne L. Leeson, 89, passed away on Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at United Helpers Healthcare in Canton.

A private graveside service will be held in the spring in Riverside Cemetery, Gouverneur. Arrangements are with the Green Funeral Home, Gouverneur.

Jeanne was born on October 1, 1933 in Gouverneur, the daughter of Douglas and Doris (Tait) Carpenter.

She attended schools in Gouverneur and Massena.

Jeanne married John Hobert Leeson on February 12, 1950 in Massena.

She worked in the cafeteria of West Side School in Gouverneur during the late 70’s and early 80’s as a lunch monitor. Later, the couple moved to Arizona where she worked for Tucson Unified School District as a preschool teacher’s assistant until she retired in 1992.

Jeanne had served as an elder and deacon for the First Presbyterian Church in Gouverneur, donated time to the hospital auxiliary, the election board, the Scouts program, and the March of Dimes. She enjoyed reading, traveling, and camping.

Jeanne is survived by her children Robert and Barbara Leeson of Antwerp, John and Jeanie Leeson of Pulaski, Alan Leeson of Phoenix, AZ, Judith and Mark Buzzell of Gouverneur, Kristine Leeson and her companion David Plowman of Gouverneur, 15 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren, great great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her parents, her husband John, and her brother John Carpenter.

Memorial donations in honor of Jeanne are encouraged to the First Presbyterian Church of Gouverneur.

Dr. William J. Twining

Dr. William J. Twining, 96, of Gouverneur surrounded by family passed away peacefully on December 26, 2022 at River Hospital in Alexandria Bay, New York.

Dr. Twining was born in Copenhagen, New York on May 31, 1926, the son of William Ashley and Leda Sage Twining. He attended and graduated from Copenhagen Central High School.

During World War II, at the age of seventeen, Dr. Twining enlisted in the United States Army and was accepted into the Army Specialized Training Program (ASTP) to become an Army officer. He served from 1944 to 1946. Due to his young age, the Army first sent him to attend officer training/education classes at Virginia Military Institute until he was eligible to assume active duty. He was stationed in Northern Virginia at both Ft. Belvoir and Ft. Myer. During his stint in the army, Dr. Twining guarded the White House during Franklin D. Roosevelt’s inauguration and he also participated in Roosevelt’s funeral procession in the color guard marching behind the caisson.

After his time in the Army, Dr. Twining attended Syracuse University and then Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine where he earned his degree in veterinary medicine. Dr. Twining became a licensed veterinarian in 1953. He spent his first year of practice in Vergennes, Vermont but soon returned to northern New York on April 25, 1954, to practice in Gouverneur. During his first ten years of practice, he worked with Dr.’s J. Tremlett and E.A. Conklin and then opened his own veterinarian clinic on Bay Road. For 65 years Dr. Twining provided veterinary services to Gouverneur and the surrounding communities retiring in 2018.

Dr. Twining was an avid outdoors person and an accomplished marksman. He participated in pistol shooting competitions in which he won many trophies. His hobbies included shooting, reloading, and hunting. He especially enjoyed going to his hunting camp on Tug Hill in the Town of Montague to deer hunt and ride four wheelers with his family and friends. He also made numerous trips to Canada to hunt moose.

Dr. Twining is survived by sons W. John (Nazan) Twining, Raleigh NC, W. Ashley Twining, Alpharetta, GA, sister Ellen Tyson, Madison, WI, and grandson Ata Twining.

Dr. Twining is preceded in death by his parents Ashley and Leda and wives Madolyn Dunkleburg Twining and Marion Bunch Twining.

Calling hours for Dr. Twining will be on Saturday January 14, 2023, from 4:00 to 6:00 pm at French Funeral Home Gouverneur, New York. Interment will be in the spring at South Champion cemetery. Condolences may be shared online at www.frenchfuneralhomes.com.

Jodi Premo Wing

Jodi Premo Wing of Gouverneur died on Sunday, December 18th, 2022 of complications of Influenza A and Pneumonia. She had just turned 57 on Dec. 11th. Jodi was special needs and loved dolls, coloring books, bingo, makeup, jewelry, and her little dog, Rose, who let Jodi dress her in cute little outfits. She loved spending time talking on the phone with her cousins and friends as well. She loved walking around town and shopping whenever she could and said "hi" to just about anyone who crossed her path.

Jodi leaves behind her only daughter, Summer (Wing) Ashley and her husband Mark Ashley, her oldest son Freddy Wing (Jr), and her youngest son Morris Wing, her sisters Lori Yerdon and husband Herbie Yerdon, Roni Fuller and husband Lyndon Fuller Jr, a long line of nieces, nephews, great-nephews/nieces, cousins, and friends. She is predeceased by her parents Martha and Stephen Premo, her separated husband of several years Fred Wing, and several other loved ones she held dear.

Any donations on Jodi's behalf can be made to the Friends 4 Pound Paws, Inc Rescue. Arrangements for Jodi are being gathered and announced as available. Her family thanks everyone for their kind thoughts and support. 

Mary S. Dawley

Mary S. Dawley, age 94, of Glenville, NY, passed away peacefully on December 22, 2022 at St. Peter’s Hospital in Albany.

Mary was born on January 23, 1928 in Gouverneur to the late Douglas and Winifred (LaQuier) Smith. She graduated from Gouverneur High School in 1946. Mary worked for the New York Phone Company for 15 years, then went to work as an Administrative Secretary for E.J. Noble Hospital, and consecutively with St. Lawrence County Department of Social Services until she retired in 1990. Mary enjoyed reading, cooking and baking, and spending time with her children and grandchildren whom she adored. She was a member of the Gouverneur United Methodist Church until she moved to Glenville in 2008.

Mary is predeceased by her parents and two brothers, James Smith and Richard Smith. She is survived by her two daughters, Kathryn Seward of Scotia, NY, and Diane Kingman (Mark Kingman) of Hernando, FL and grandchildren Tara Coleman (Jake), Michael Kingman (Laura), and Jillian Leganczuk (Jeremy), six great grandchildren; and two brothers, Donald Smith (Ruth) and Robert Smith and several nieces and nephews.

There will be a celebration of life service for Mary in the spring at East Riverside Cemetery in Gouverneur. Arrangements are with French Funeral Home. Condolences and Memories may be shared online at www.frenchfuneralhomes.com

Christopher D. Parker

Christopher D. Parker, age 36, of Fowler, NY passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Saturday, December 17, 2022 in Canton-Potsdam Hospital.

There will be a graveside service for Christopher at Hailesboro Cemetery in the spring on Saturday, June 10, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. Arrangements are with French Funeral Home, Gouverneur. Condolences may be shared online at www.frenchfuneralhomes.com.

Christopher was born on January 10, 1986 in Gouverneur to Donald R. and Donna K. (Charter) Parker. He graduated from Gouverneur Central School in 2004, and then went on to attend SUNY Canton. Chris worked at Bob’s Market in Fowler, working both as a cashier and in the kitchen.  Chris enjoyed playing video games, snowboarding, collecting Ninja Turtles, working on his cars, doing carpentry, cooking, playing with his cats, and spending time with family and friends.  Chris was known for his fun sense of humor and loving personality.

Surviving is his mother, Donna Parker and her companion, Steve Thomas; his maternal grandmother, Alice Charter; three sisters, Rebecca Parker and her husband Andrew Rounds, Amy and Ralph Ward, Danielle and Rick Walton; and several nieces and nephews.

Chris is predeceased by his father, Donald R. Parker.

Donations may be made in Chris’s memory to Hospice of St. Lawrence Valley, 6805 US Highway 11, Potsdam, NY 13676.

William J. Welch

William J. “Bill” Welch, 90, passed away on Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at Gouverneur Hospital.

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

William was born in Orange, New Jersey on December 9, 1932 the son of Donald and Anna (Magg) Welch. He graduated from Central High School in Newark and then served in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict until he was honorable discharged.

Bill was raised in Newark but spent most of his summers and vacations in Upper Greenwood Lake. This is where he met the love of his life, Dorothy Klug, and married in January of 1962. He fell in love with the area and they raised their family in West Milford, NJ. He was co owner of the Appalachian Restaurant with his brother, Don Welch which they ran with their wives Helen and Dorothy Welch. During their 28 years in the family restaurant business, they met many costumers who became lifelong friends.

He was fortunate upon his retirement to find a beautiful farm in Rossie, NY. Luckily, he was a Jack of all Trades and spent the next few years doing improvements to the house to make it a wonderful home. He was never one to sit still. He enjoyed riding motorcycles, cutting trails for the quad, keeping the land and traveling to NJ to visit family and friends. He loved being outdoors and made the North County his home. Bill was always an outgoing person and made many friends wherever he went.

Bill is survived by his wife Dorothy, his children Beverly Ann Welch, Robin Ann and Patrick Walsh, William Jr. and Susan Welch, his grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his parents, his daughter Deborah Sue Welch, and his bother Donald Welch.

Memorial donations in honor of Bill are encouraged to Friends 4 Pound Paws or Gouverneur Vol. Rescue Squad.

Florence C. Brayton

Florence C. “Flossie” Brayton, age 94, of Edwards, NY, passed away on Sunday, December 11, 2022 at Legacy K, to be with her husband, Tom, of 73 years.

Florence was born on January 8, 1928 in Gouverneur, NY to the late Harry and Florence (Simmons) McCullouch. She graduated from Gouverneur High School in 1946. She married Thomas W. Brayton on August 25, 1946 at the church in Fine, NY. Tom passed away on October 6, 2019.

Flossie was a homemaker who enjoyed caring for neighborhood children, loved to knit, make quilts, do ceramics, leather work, make wedding cakes and was a Girl Scout leader for years.

Surviving are her two daughters and their husbands, Lucinda and Dehl Wolfers of Canon City, CO and Margo and Brent J. Wood, of Summerfield, FL. She is also survived by four grandchildren and their spouses, Jody and Stacy Wood of Hillsborough, NC, Mark Gore of Carrollton, TX, Tommie Ann Wood Hardin and Jason Hardin of Livingston, TX and Jared Wood; eight great grandchildren and two great-great granddaughters.

Flossie is predeceased by her husband, Thomas, a brother, Frederick McCullouch, a sister, Esther Petrie, a niece Charlotte McConnell and a great grandson, Ryker Chase Wood.

As per her wishes, there will be no calling hours or funeral services. She will be interred next to her husband, Tom at the Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, FL. Arrangements are with French Funeral Home, Edwards. Condolences may be shared online at www.frenchfuneralhomes.com.

Donations may be made in Florence’s memory to the Edwards Lions Club or to the Legacy K Elderly Care Home in Hermon, NY.

Sally Canell

Sally Canell, 85, passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on Sunday, December 11, 2022.

Sally Gardner Thomas was born on October 27, 1937 to Perley and Harriet (Gardner) Thomas.

Sally lived her entire life in the home in which she was born and grew up, married, and raised her family.

She graduated from Gouverneur High School in 1955.

Sally worked in both movie theaters as a teen and later worked at Mabel Fuller’s Dairy Treat. She also worked as a cafeteria monitor at West Side School where her two younger children attended. Sally’s favorite job was really more of a joy than a job, as she cared for her own five children and then provided day care for dozens of babies and young children over the years. She was happiest with a baby in her arms to love and care for.

Sally married Ronald Canell, her high school sweetheart on March 2, 1957 at Trinity Episcopal Church in Gouverneur.

Together they raised five children. Survivors include Crystal Schneider of Liverpool, Cynthia (Scott) Barton of Cobleskill, Clark (Colleen) Canell of Gouverneur, Casey (Stacy) Canell of Gouverneur, and a sister in-law Bonnie Rotundo of Shallotte, NC. Sally has 12 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and many longtime friends. She was predeceased by her husband, Ronald, a retired construction union laborer, as well as her parents, a brother Glendon Thomas, a sister Betty Thomas Murphy, a son Robert Canell, and a son in law Dennis Schneider.

Sally enjoyed summers at her camps on Star Lake as well as outdoor sports, hunting, fishing, and gardening with her husband and children. In her later life, Sally enjoyed family vacations, Recreation Center Senior Citizen Programs, and needle work. Sally was an avid fan of the New York and Syracuse Mets, SU basketball and football, along with any sports or events her children or grandchildren participate in.

Per Sally’s wishes, there will be no public calling hours. Internment will be in the Spring at Riverside Cemetery at the family’s convenience. Sally and her family would like to thank Gouverneur Rescue Squad members, Gouverneur Emergency Room Staff, doctors, and nurses for their exceptional care.

Contributions in her memory may be made to Gouverneur Rescue Squad, The Village of Gouverneur Recreation Center, or St Jude’s Children’s Hospital.

Elaine B. Lucas

Elaine B. Lucas, 72, formerly of Hermon, passed away on Saturday, December 10, 2022 at Canton-Potsdam Hospital.

Elaine was born in Gouverneur on December 23, 1949, the daughter of the Theodore Roosevelt and Mildred Lenore (Hewlett) Blanding.

She graduated from Hermon-DeKalb School in 1967, Watertown School of Commerce in 1969. Elaine spent many weekends in Syracuse while attending Maria Regina College for Medical Records while working full time.

Elaine was employed in the Health Information Management field during her career, where she worked at Moongate in Canton, NY, E.J. Noble Hospital in Gouverneur, and

Wallace Thompson/Spartanburg Regional in South Carolina until her retirement in 2020.

Elaine lived most of her life in the Hermon area, eventually moving to South Carolina and recently returning to NY.

She loved to go shopping, refinishing furniture, painting on her iPAD, crossword puzzles, and spending time with her family.

A marriage to James A. Lucas ended in separation.

Elaine is survived by her children Jonathan James Lucas and his companion Stephanie Robinson, Melissa Marie Klock and her husband Morton Klock Jr., and Travis John Lucas, her sister Beryl Groszewski and her husband Ronald, several grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her parents and her sister Barbara Townsend.

Calling hours will be held on Thursday, December 15th from 10:00 to 11:00 am with a funeral service at 11:00 am at the Green Funeral Home, Gouverneur with John Frary, pastor of Hermon United Methodist Church officiating and burial to follow in Hermon Cemetery.

Kristine Battersby

Kristine Battersby, 80, passed away peacefully with a loving caregiver at her side on November 30, 2022 at her home in Gouverneur, NY.

Kristine was born on April 15, 1942 in Gouverneur to Margaret and George Battersby.

She graduated from Gouverneur High School and went on to graduate from Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, NY, where she majored in interior design and interior architecture.

Kristine’s extensive career began at the firm of Tom Lee Ltd. in New York City when she was hired to work on the apartment of Charles Revlon in New York City. When completed, she was hired by Tom Lee to become a permanent designer with his firm, which specialized in hotel design. She was assigned to projects in many New York City hotels, including the Intercontinental, The Sheraton, The Plaza and many more. Upon the completion of the famous Helmsley Palace, Kristine left Tom Lee Ltd. Her career expanded to designing hotels in Taiwan, Japan and several European countries.

In 1980 she opened her own firm, Interior Designs International (IDI). Her firm was awarded the five-year restoration project of the Waldorf Astoria. IDI continued for 20 years, completing many projects for many major hotels, restaurants and homes for many clients including Mr. Jack Welch and Mr. John Kluge.

Kris retired to Gouverneur and became active in the community. She was a member of Kiwanis, Gouverneur Garden Club, Gouverneur Arts Club and the Gouverneur Hospital Auxiliary. She also sang in the Methodist Choir and Holiday Cantatas. She also served on the Board of Directors of Marble City Housing.

Kris enjoyed golf, music, Turner Classic Movies and all forms of graphic arts.

She leaves behind her dear friend Nort Taylor and many friends.

Kristine’s friends would like to thank Lori Lynde Villeneuve, Rachel Newvine and Dusty Bowman for giving her such thorough and compassionate care. They would also like to acknowledge Hospice for their responsive guidance, which provided Kris the utmost comfort during the last days of her life. They also wish to thank Dr. Reason and his staff, the Richard E Winter Cancer Center, especially Melodie Rishe, who always had a smile and a kind word during a very challenging time.

A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 10, 2022 at French Funeral Home in Gouverneur, NY, with Rev. Beth Benham officiating. Condolences may be shared online at www.frenchfuneralhomes.com.

Contributions in her memory may be made to Hospice of St. Lawrence County, Gouverneur Methodist Church, Gouverneur Hospital Auxiliary or the Gouverneur Breast Cancer Fund.

Marilyn F. Scozzafava

Marilyn F. Scozzafava, 85, passed away on Thursday, November 24, 2022 at her home at Partridge Knoll in Canton, NY.

Marilyn was born in Gouverneur, NY on May 15, 1937 to Earl and Katherine (Earl) Dier. She graduated as Valedictorian from Gouverneur High School and continued on to graduate from the University of Buffalo, where she was crowned as the Moving Up Day Queen. She believed in life-long learning and took many courses from both SUNY Potsdam and SOAR.

Marilyn married William Scozzafava on September 1, 1964 in Port Chester, NY.

She retired from Indian River Central School where she was a beloved English teacher for more than 30 years. She was also an advisor to many extracurricular activities, including yearbook and Key Club.

Marilyn was civic minded and served the community in many capacities, including the Gouverneur Hospital Auxiliary, Life Member of the Gouverneur VFW Auxiliary, volunteer at the Gouverneur First United Methodist Church Friday luncheon program, Gouverneur Museum, Gouverneur Library, Kiwanis, Garden Club, Arts Club, Shakespeare Club, SUNY Canton Foundation Board and the St. Lawrence County Historical Association.

She also enjoyed gardening, crossword puzzles, reading, Syracuse University sports, Broadway show, Turner Classic Movies and family get-togethers. She was especially proud of her family’s various accomplishments.

Marilyn is survived by her children Dierdre Scozzafava (Ron McDougall), Frederick Scozzafava, Thomas Scozzafava (Pearl Ashcraft), grandchildren Matthew Hopper, Millicent Hopper (Kate Conner), Michelle Zagrobelny (Michael), Steven McDougall and several great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her brother Robert Dier and his wife Carol, and several cousins, nieces and nephews. She also leaves behind her beloved cat, Squeak. Marilyn is predeceased by her husband William and her parents.

Marilyn’s family would like to thank her friends at Partridge Knoll, especially Jennifer Dean.

The family will be having a celebration of her life in May, 2023. Contributions in her memory can be made to the Gouverneur First United Methodist Church, Friends of Pound Paws, the Gouverneur Hospital Auxiliary, the Gouverneur Library or the Gouverneur Garden Club.

Iris Waugh

Iris L. Waugh, age 83, of Talcville, passed away on November 21, 2022 at her home.

Calling hours will be held at French Funeral Home in Edwards on Friday, November 25, 2022 from 1 – 3 and 6 – 8 p.m. Her funeral service will be held on Saturday at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, Edwards. Condolences, memories and photos may be shared online at www.frenchfuneralhomes.com.

Iris was born on April 13, 1939 in Pierrepont to the late Herbert and Doris (Hogle) Law. She attended schools in Antwerp, DeGrasse, Russell, and Gouverneur. Iris married Henry E. Waugh on July 6, 1957 at his parent’s home in Hermon.

Iris retired from St. Lawrence University in 2002 where she had first worked in the cafeteria, retiring as a housekeeper. She had previously worked in the cafeteria at the Edwards Central School.

Iris enjoyed attending her grandchildren’s sporting events and St. Lawrence University hockey games. She loved her dog, bird-watching, and going for Sunday rides. She also loved to get out and travel as long as she wasn’t alone and didn’t go too far, as she liked to be back home in her own bed.

She is survived by her husband, Henry Waugh, children, Susan Moser, Herbert Waugh, Cyril “Robbie” Waugh and his husband, Dale Hampton, and Shirley Jean Clark and her husband, John, a daughter-in-law, Amy Waugh, brother, Phillip and Gwendolyn Law, and sister, Frieda Snell; a sister-in-law, Thea Law and a brother-in-law, Joe Durham. She is also survived by 8 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great grandchild, and many nieces and nephews.

Iris is predeceased by a son, Eugene “Rip” Waugh, son-in-law, Willard Moser, granddaughter, Danielle Waugh, and siblings, Lyle Law, Bonnie and Orville Lewis, Ilene and John Jesmer and Irene Durham.

Donations in memory of Iris may be made to the South Edwards Methodist Church or the Edwards Fire Department.

Jesse L. Boclair

Jesse L. Boclair, age 36, of Scott, Louisiana, passed away unexpectedly on November 13, 2022.

There will be a burial at Hailesboro Cemetery in the spring for Jesse.

Jesse was born on October 10, 1986 in Gouverneur to Eugene “Geno” Boclair and the late Melissa Soto. He attended St. James School in Gouverneur and then graduated from High school in Louisiana. Jesse was a self- employed laborer.

Surviving is his daughter, Mila Grace Boclair; a sister, Tia Boclair; His father, Eugene “Geno” Boclair and his companion Carolyn Whiteford; the mother of his daughter, Amber Boustany; Maternal grandfather, Richard and Linda Soto; maternal Grandmother, Sharon Langevin and several aunts, uncles and cousins.

Jesse is predeceased by his mother, Melissa Soto and his paternal grandparents, Lawrence and May Boclair.

Cheryl M. Sawyer

Cheryl M. Sawyer, 64, passed away on Tuesday, November 22, 2022 at Claxton-Hepburn Hospital in Ogdensburg. She was also called “Sherry” to her dad, mom, and siblings.

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

Cheryl was born in Watertown on December 14, 1957, the daughter of Francis and Betty (Patnode) Hoffman.

She married Thomas Sawyer on November 8, 1975.

The couple enjoyed camping, especially at Coles Creek, and Cheryl also liked cooking and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Cheryl had worked for Ames Department Store chain for 14 years and then for Walmart for 27 years.

Sherry is survived by her husband of 47 years Tom, her children and their companions Ronnie John Sawyer and Rachel, William D. Sawyer and Hannah, Thomas D. Sawyer and Michelle, and Amy Jo Sawyer, several grandchildren and great grandchildren. She is also survived by her siblings Peter (Debbie) Wormwood, David Hoffman and companion Debbie, Susan Fitzpatrick, and Kelly Sibley, several nieces and nephews. Sherry is predeceased by her parents, her son Christopher Sawyer, her grandsons Travis and Dylan Sawyer, her brother Michael Hoffman, her-in-laws Cecil and Loretta Sawyer.

The family of Cheryl would like to thank Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center Critical Care Unit and especially Nurse John for the care and compassion received.

Memorial donations in honor of Cheryl are encouraged to your local rescue squad organization or organization of your choice.