The most important thing in her life was the immeasurable love for family and friends. The last year of his life he looked forward to a cheeseburger or milkshake that his children would bring him each visit. You can set your address, phone number, email and site description in the settings tab.Link to read me page with more information. January 15, 2023 (86 years old). George J. He is survived by his wife, Denise Fortune, his sister, Vera A. Phone: (518) 359-3328. Fredolyn passed away while being cared for at Mercy Living Center, Tupper Lake N.Y where she had been residing since December of 2021. During his retirement in Florida he loved the sunshine and visiting with his family, friends and neighbors on his porch. to noon, with a funeral mass to immediately follow at St. Alphonsus Church. He devoured any non-fiction texts. Gary is survived by his four children: Jay Plumley (Lynn) of Herkimer, N.Y.; Angela Gardner (Joe) of Mint Hill, N.C.; Laura Bishop (Dave) of Hastings, N.Y.; Paul Plumley of New Milford, C.T., his brother Lew Plumley of Long Lake, as well as 11 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Leon Thomas Fortune. Our lives changed forever on Friday February 10th, 2023. Born on August 3, 1920 in Moose Creek, Ontario, Canada she came to Tupper Lake in 1923. He was generous of spirit and loved his family and friends and customers, many becoming life-long friends. Mateele was also very proud to be a Lion of Judah. Besides hiking, he hunted, snowshoed, x-country and alpine skied, canoed, kayaked, and waterskied (sometimes on his hydrofoil). He served on the Board of Education as President for a number of years at TLSCD as well as serving as Board President for Tupper Lake National Bank. Gary enjoyed the outdoors and photography. Area Obituaries. She graduated from Tupper Lake Central School in 1979. She was surrounded by family. A mass was held on Saturday, January 21st 2023 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the St. Alphonsus Church (48 Wawbeek Ave, Tupper Lake . to 1p.m. As a sister, Jennifer had qualities of honesty, loyalty and trustworthiness. She was a loving mother, homemaker, and independent woman. June attended Holy Ghost Academy, graduating in 1956. She was predeceased by her parents Andrew Thomas Miller and Mary Helen (Seery) Miller. Tupper Lake History Museum. Updated: 9:04 AM EST Nov 14, 2014. George also had a great sense of humor. Her brothers Wayne Miller and his wife Catherine (Morse) of Tennessee, and Michael Miller and his wife Judy (Barnum) of Arizona. She was a member of the board of the Jewish Community Center, volunteered with the senior meal program at the JCC, and delivered for Kosher Meals on Wheels. Bill attended Holy Ghost Academy and upon graduation attended LeMoyne College and Georgetown Dental School. . George is survived by the love of his life Gale LaValley Young. Mateele and Sheldon were the first people to be awarded the Presidents Award by Temple Concord. Published In. AARON MARBONE/ADIRONDACK DAILY ENTERPRISE. She is survived by her daughters Darcy Young of Vermont, and Lorna (Young) Rooney and her husband Kevin of North Carolina. He served on the Board of Education as president for a number of years at the Tupper Lake Central School District, as well as serving as board president for Tupper Lake National Bank. Over and again family members would mention how her intentional kindness was a model for them. Tom purchased the store from his father and ran it for many years, later bringing in his sons, Andre and Maurice as partners and expanding it in 1996, doubling the original footprint. Visitation will be held Saturday, January 14, 2023 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. with a Funeral Service to follow at 1p.m. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the Tupper Lake Voluntary Ambulance in care of the funeral home. Calling hours are 12 2pm at the Frary Funeral Home and a funeral mass at St. Alphonsus Church at 2:30pm in Tupper Lake. Mateele had been an adjunct instructor of Accounting at Cazenovia College. He was loved and cherished by many people including : his parents, Harold Vaughan and Doris Vaughan; his siblings, Elaine Mary, Marlene, Lee Carvel of Hermon, Deborah, Robert White of Russell, Linda, Johnny Rapa of St. Louis Mo and Peter (Roxanne Vaughan); his former wife Hazel Bice; and his children, Carrie Vaughan, Wayne Vaughan (Kylie) of Hammond, NY and Tyler Vaughan of Jacksonville Florida. Jan 29, 2022. Pat was born in Tupper Lake, NY on January 6, 1948, to Edgar and Gloria . Arrangements are with the Frary Funeral Home on 24 Cliff Avenue, Tupper Lake. Jody Ann (Arsenault) Smith 66 of Tupper Lake, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 8th, 2022. Dr. William Camil Maroun March 1, 2023 Dan McClelland. It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Rita M. LaFrance (Tupper Lake, New York), who passed away on January 15, 2023, at the age of 86, leaving to mourn family and friends. Saturday, March 4, 2023 - 10:08 am. Copyright 2023 Echovita Inc. All rights reserved. Echovita offers a solidarity program that gives back the funds generated to families. Her grandchildren Anthony Nichols, Jr and Desiree (Nichols) Smirnov and her partner Vladimir of Vermont, Kaitlyn Rooney and her partner Kayla Miele of Connecticut, and Christopher and Zoe (Legace) Rooney of Italy. Lake Placid. She will always be remembered for her big heart and open arms. George loved to hunt, fish, and garden. She also cared for her mom, Agnes, until she passed away on September 10, 1986. She could shop like no other. She would help anyone in need, not because of who they were or what she would get in return but because of who she was. Known by all who loved him as Paul, he was an artist, a dreamer, a lover of nature, a genius, and a comedian whose life truly was too big for this world. The family wishes to thank The Unit 2 Staff at Elderwood for taking such good care of our mother and grandmother these past six and a half months. A unique and lasting tribute for a loved one. . Donations in Garys name can be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society either online, by mail at National MS Society, PO Box 91891, Washington, DC, 20090 or by phone (1-800-344-4867). Word has been received of the death of Vivian M. Eccleston, age 96, of Lake Placid, N.Y., formerly of Saranac Lake, N.Y., who died on Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022, in Chandler, Ariz., while visiting her daughter. Known by all who loved him as Paul, he was an artist, a dreamer, a lover of nature, a genius, and a comedian whose life truly was too big for this world. She also leaves behind nine grandchildren and five great grandchildren. He entered the US Army on January . Dorothy was an avid reader, loved auctions and loved Tupper Lake. Yes, simply click Add a photo located underneath the main photo of the obituary then upload the photos/videos you wish to share. She is one of eight siblings of John Southmayd and Frances Pelkey. She went to nursing school and after graduation, on September 10, 1960, she married the love of her life Andrew LaFrance. Authorize the publication of the original written obituary with the accompanying photo. Coffee hour was her favorite time to visit. Fortune Concilio, his four children: Helene Murdock (Alan), Andre Fortune (Cheryl), Maurice Fortune (Fran) and Gisele Fortune as well as 7 grandchildren, Lyndsay and Alicia Murdock, Benjamin and Olivia Fortune and Jessica, Caitlyn and Stephanie Fortune. Frary Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc. He was born in Brooklyn, N.Y. on December 28, 1930 to Charles and Adiba Shofi (nee Alexander). Patrick D. McLear of Tupper Lake, NY passed away on Monday July 25, 2022, at the age of 74. . In the summer she loved to go to garage sales. If you know of an upcoming event for Wayne Vaughan, please add one. Due to unforeseen circumstances during the Great Depression, Larry and his four siblings went into foster care. He was a Staff Sergeant and loved his time in the military. Her sisters Shirley (Miller) and her husband James Connor of New York, and Bonnie (Miller) and her husband Rene Harris of Indiana. Lawrence "Larry" Willett, 87, died on December 31, 2022, from complications of the flu. She is also survived by six grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, one brother Edgar LaFrance and one sister Sally Andres as well as several nieces and nephews. A unique and lasting tribute for a loved one. Our family will never know which pain is worse: the shock of his death or the ache for what will never be. (local history), by Howard Riley, The Hunters Home: Robert Louis Stevenson and the Saranac Connection, Friends and Neighbors: Everyone has a story. Tom was born on June 26, 1930 to Louis Thomas Fortune of Standish, NY and Vera I. Carleton McBride of Tupper Lake, NY. He loved the Adirondacks and standing around a campfire with family and friends. His knowledge of the area extended to all families in Tupper, knowing names, family history, faces and dates that no one else knew. Open Memorial Day weekend through September 30, Little Wolf Campground is a summer home and getaway for locals and visitors alike. Tom was pre-deceased by his sister, Catherine Beaudet and grandson, Ryan Murdock. Clifford was born on December 6, 1927 to Loren and Lena (Hart) Seney on a small farm in Saranac, NY. Our lives changed forever on Friday February 10th, 2023. . You can edit the text in this area, and change where the contact form on the right submits to, by entering edit mode using the modes on the bottom right. We are shattered that our lives have to go on without you, and we will never be the same. Funeral arrangements are with the Frary Funeral Home in Tupper Lake. Left to keep his memory alive are his wife Annie of Elizabethtown, his parents Stephen and Pamela Whitley, his beloved sons Ryker and Maddox, grandparents Tom and Peggy Callaghan and Gloria Gravlin, siblings Vanessa (Brad) Methot, Meagan (Bryan) Lucey, and Eric (Mckenzie) Whitley. Prepare a personalized obituary for someone you loved.. November 14, 1936 - Gregory Kentile, 55, passed away unexpectedly, Wednesday, December 7, 2022, at his home in Winter Haven, FL. She was born in Detroit, Michigan. There is no photo or video of William C. Maroun.Be the first to share a memory to pay tribute. We are sad to announce that on February 11, 2023, at the age of 74, Wayne Vaughan (Tupper Lake, New York) passed away. Rita is survived by her son, Anthony LaFrance and daughter Andrea O'Neill (Mike) of Tupper Lake, and Gregory LaFrance (Tina) of Plattsburgh, N.Y. She also has four grandchildren, whom she loved dearly: Jacqueline Barber (Shawn) of Balston Spa, NY, Austin ONeill of San Diego, CA, Andrew LaFrance (Krystin) of Danemora and Katelynne McKinstry (Mark) of Stockbridge, VT. Rita is also survived by one sister, Beulah Dechene as well as by many nieces and nephews. She loved her Irish-born grandmother and listening to her sing songs in Gaelic. Raised in Tupper Lake, he was the son of the late Berton Elwood and Louise Knox LaBarge. To express online condolences, please visit BrewerMillerFuneralhomes.com. Larry loved to read and was a history buff. She was surrounded by family. Arleen was the eldest daughter of Andrew Thomas Miller and Mary Helen (Seery) Miller born July 26, 1948 in Tupper Lake, NY where she grew up. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Tupper Lake Rescue Squad and Life Flight. The McBride family was one of the earliest settlers in the area, arriving in the 1850s. LAKE PLACID The Lake Placid Community Day organizing committee is accepting nominations for the Distinguished Volunteer of Year award to be presented at the fifth annual Community Day celebration. Sisskind Funeral Services website is www.sisskindfuneral service.com. Mateele was a passionate bridge player and especially proud to have the status of a life master. Neil was predeceased by his beloved wife, Marie in 2016. Arleen was the eldest daughter of Andrew Thomas Miller and Mary Helen (Seery) Miller born July 26, 1948 in Tupper Lake, NY where she grew up. Dr. William Camil Maroun, 86, passed away peacefully on Feb. 27, 2023, at Adirondack Medical Center with his family by his side. Bill is survived by his children, Arthur C. Maroun of Rutland, VT., Camelia Maroun Sheridan of Lake Placid, and Sarah Maroun Geil (Kevin) of Vermontville, his grandchildren, Julia and Savannah Maroun, Sarah Mae Sheridan and Nadia Geil, his partner of over 30 years, Carol Fuller, his brother, Camil Jr. (JJ) Maroun, his uncle George Moses and numerous loving nieces and nephews and cousins who adored him and will carry his stories and passion for living forward. He is survived by his loving children, John N. Shofi, Jr. (Constance) of Fredericksburg, VA, David Shofi (Leanne) of Ridgefield and Brian Shofi (Ruthie) of Ocean City, MD, cherished grandchildren, Elizabeth, Jack, Aislinn, Michael, Mallory, James, Peter and Luke, step grandchildren Shannon, Ryan and Claire and step-great-grandchildren, Ryleigh, Reagan and Reese. She was kind, compassionate, strong, loving, bright with a great sense of humor. This "county kid" wanted to see the world. TUPPER LAKE A tense six hour stand-off between a man who claimed he had explosives and law enforcement at the Tupper Lake Stewart's Shops Wednesday ended peacefully with the arrest of the . Photos: 7 arrested in Tupper Lake drug bust. There is no photo or video of Rita M. LaFrance.Be the first to share a memory to pay tribute. She earned her CPA licens in 1986 and practiced her profession in Syracuse with her partner and husband Sheldon for more than 40 years.