Spindle Corey, 57, of 243 Ritchie Road, DeKalb, died Tuesday, November 26th at her home surrounded by family and friends. Mrs. Corey died of breast cancer. Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 30th at 11 a.m. in the Unitarian Universalist Church in Canton with Rev. Anne Marsh officiating. Friends may call at the Unitarian Universalist Church on Wednesday evening from 6 to 9 p.m. Arrangements are with the Lawrence Funeral Home in Canton. If friends so desire, contributions may be made to North Country Public Radio, c/o St. Lawrence University, Canton, 13617 or The National Breast Cancer Coalition, 1707 L Street, Suite 1060, Washington, DC 20036. Surviving besides her husband, are her daughter, Rani Corey Sheaffer and her son-in-law, Jeremy Sheaffer of Boston, MA; a sister, Dorothy Corey, Milwaukee, WI; and several nieces and nephews in Wisconsin and Florida. A brother, Alan Corey, died before her. She is also survived by a large extended family of friends. Born in the Bronx on July 15, 1945, a daughter of Raymond and Kathryn Rosenheim Corey. Shortly after her birth, her family moved to Mount Vernon, New York and later to Omaha, Nebraska and Sioux City, Iowa, where she graduated from high school and later she attended the University of Wisconsin in Milwaukee. While in Milwaukee, she became a graphic artist. After living in Atlanta and New York City, she moved to Gouverneur in 1971 as part of the back to the land movement. In 1976 she settled in Old DeKalb and on June 26, 1989, she was married to Clyde L. Morse, the Town of DeKalb Highway Superintendent, in the Unitarian Universalist Church in Canton with Rev. Max Coots officiating. The couple resided in Dekalb Junction on the family farm where she enjoyed raising heifers. She was the manager and buyer at the Harvest House Gifts in Canton for 15 years. Prior to her employment with the Harvest House Gifts, she was worked at Head Start in Ogdensburg, North Country Women's Shelter in Canton and Hubbard's Printing in Ogdensburg. She served as a panelist for the New York State Council on the Arts Decentralization Program. Ms. Corey's artistic touch was always evident at the Harvest House and in her own home and extensive gardens, as well as gracing the homes of many of her customers. Her love of nature permeated most aspects of her life, as did her love of her family and friends. She loved to walk in the woods and turned her forest findings into art that she often gave to loved ones.
Dr. Edwin Garfield Claxton, 99, 10901 Johnson Boulevard, Seminole, Florida and formerly of Ogdensburg, NY, died Monday, November 18, 2002 at the Freedom Square Nursing Home in Seminole, Florida where he had been a patient for the past few months. Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church in Ogdensburg with Rev. Thomas Patterson and Rev. Robert Spratt, officiating. Burial will be in Ogdensburg Cemetery. Arrangements are with the Lawrence Funeral Home in Canton. Friends may call at the "Ruth Room" of the First Presbyterian Church on Franklin Street in Ogdensburg from 10 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. on Friday. This room was made possible through the generosity of Dr. Claxton in memory of his first wife. If friends so desire, contributions maybe made to the Charity of one's choice. Surviving are his wife, Helena Louise (Laidlaw-Livermore) and a sister, Mrs. John (Elaine) Pidgeon, Sun City Center, Florida and one niece. Predeceasing Dr. Claxton are his first wife, Ruth E. Young, who died in 1984; a son, John E. Claxton in 1968; brother, Rev. John W. Claxton and a sister Ruth. Born near Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, March 31, 1903, a son of Eva Nina (Graham) and the Rev. Edwin Claxton, a Wesleyan Methodist minister. He grew up in Winchester, Ontario. As a teen, his leg was crushed by a stone crusher while on a summer highway construction project. He went through extensive rehabilitation before attending Queens University in Kingston, Ontario, where he received his medical degree in 1929. During the summers, while attending college, he worked as a porter at the resorts in Alexandria Bay. Dr. Claxton did his internship at St. John's General, St. Giles Orthopedic Hospital, Children's Hospital and completed his residency at Kings County Hospital, all in Brooklyn. He completed his post-graduate in Obstetrics & Gynecology at Royal Victoria Hospital in Montreal as well as at Polyclinic Hospital in New York City. In 1932, he moved to Ogdensburg, where he began his practice of medicine at Hepburn Hospital. He married Ruth E. Young of Montreal in 1935. On December 6, 1985, Dr. Claxton married Helena Louis Laidlaw-Livermore in St. Petersburg, Florida. The couple resided in Seminole, Florida. He served in the U.S. Army Medical Corps during World War II, rising to the rank of Major. He entered the army in 1942, serving with the field artillery at Camp Livingston. He later served with the 136th Evacuation Hospital at Camp Shelby, Mississippi. He studied tropical disease medicine at Walter Reed Medical School in Washington, D.C. He transferred to Rhoads General Hospital in Utica working as an orthopedist and as an internist until he was discharged from the Army. In 1946, he returned to Ogdensburg and was Hepburn Hospital's first Chief of Obstetrics and Gynecology. He was also a founding member of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology. In 1971, he funded the construction of the emergency department and outpatient services at Hepburn Hospital.. In 1996, he helped fund the new wing at the Folts Home in Herkimer, New York. In 2000, the Board of Directors of Hepburn Medical Center renamed the hospital Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center in his honor after he donated $7.5 million to the hospital to fund its recent renovation projects. Dr. Claxton established the Ruth Claxton fund for Medical Ethics at Queens University and he had a chapel built in memory of his first wife at the Pasadena Community Church near St. Petersburg. Over the years, he was also a major supporter of United Helpers, the First Presbyterian Church, The Ogdensburg Boys and Girls Club; the Frederic Remington Art Museum and helped start the Connection for Women at Hepburn Medical Center. While living in Ogdensburg, Dr. Claxton was a consultant at the St. Lawrence State Hospital. Dr. Claxton was involved with many organizations throughout his life. He was a life member of the American Medical Association and New York State Medical Society; past President of the Bahia Shores Community Association in St. Pete Beach; a Past President and Board Member of the Friends of St. Pete Beach Library; an Elder of the Pasadena Presbyterian Church and a past president and member of the Kiwanis Club in Ogdensburg.
Alice Huddelston, 92, Corvallis, Oregon, and formerly of Canton, died August 13, 2002 at her home. A memorial service will be held Saturday, October 19, 2002 at 1 p.m. in the First Presbyterian Church in Canton with Rev. Michael Catanzaro officiating. A reception will follow the service at the Church. Arrangements are with the Lawrence Funeral Home in Canton. Surviving are her sister, Ruth, San Jose, CA; two children, Barbara Ann, Rome, Italy; and a son J. Herbert, Corvallis, OR; nine grandchildren, and four great grandchildren. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Quilts From Caring Hands, c/o McHenry Funeral Home, 206 NW 5th, Corvallis, OR, 97330. Born January 3, 1910, in Wells, New York, the daughter of Joseph A. and Alice M. (Hitchcock) Head. She graduated from Syracuse University in 1931 with a degree in Home Economics. For four years after graduation, Mrs. Huddleston was an itinerant homemaking teacher for several local central New York schools. In 1935, she married Don E. Huddleston, who was a itinerant agriculture teacher at the time of their marriage. The couple resided in Truxton, NY until 1936 when they moved to Malone, where she was active in 4-H and girl scouts. In 1947, the family moved to Canton where she lived until 1987 when she moved to Corvallis, Oregon. While living in Canton, Mrs. Huddleston was very active in the Presbyterian Church Christian Education Program, teaching Sunday School and released time classes. She also took an active role in the Women’s work and served as President of the Northern New York Presbyterial, was the church secretary and became an ordained Elder for the First Presbyterian Church. She served two terms on the Board of Education for Canton Central School District. Before leaving Canton, she became active in the Literacy Volunteers of America, serving as both administrator and tutor trainer. After moving to Corvallis, she maintained her interest in and service to the Literacy Volunteers in Benton County. Mrs. Huddleston became involved in Quilts From Caring Hands, where she was known for her meticulous work hemming quilts by hand.
Blanche D. Watson, 92, Canton, United Helpers Canton Nursing Home and formerly of 37 Riverside Drive and Champion Trailer Park, Canton and Raymondville. Funeral services will be Friday morning, August 23rd, 2002m at 11:00 at the Lawrence Funeral Home in Canton, with Rev. Richard Lenz, pastor, Raymondville United Methodist Church, officiating. Burial will be in Madrid Cemetery. Mrs. Watson died Tuesday morning at United Helpers Canton Nursing Home, where she had been a resident for the past few years. Calling hours will be Thursday afternoon and evening 2-4 and 6-8 at the Lawrence Funeral Home. If friends so desire contributions may be made to the Canton Fire Department Ambulance Fund, c/o Joan Newman, 13 Gouverneur Street, Canton, 13617, or to the charity of one’s choice. Surviving Mrs. Watson are one daughter Shirley Burwell and her husband, David, Lisbon; one son, Ray W. and his wife Wilma, Massena; five grandchildren, fifteen great-grandchildren, five great-great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. Predeceasing Mrs. Watson are four sisters, Martha, Lily, Myrtle, and Edith, and four brothers, John, George, Harold, and Norm. Born on January 7, 1910 in Kemptville, Ontario, Canada the daughter of Alexander and Anne (Leach) Wylie, she attended Kemptville area rural schools and later became a United States Citizen. Mrs. Watson was a 1926 graduate of the Ogdensburg Business School. On March 28, 1927 she was married by Rev. A.E. Hooper to J. Wesley Watson in Madrid. Mr. Watson was a Partner in Watson Chevrolet in Madrid and Mrs. Watson was employed as a bookkeeper at the Madrid Bank. In 1948 the couple moved to Ogdensburg where she was employed at Zebriskie Buick. After leaving Zebriskie Buick, she began working at Standard Shade Roller in Ogdensburg for many years. Later, the couple moved to Raymondville, and she began working as a clerk at the Boston Store in Massena. Mrs. Watson retired in 1971. Mr. Watson died Dec 26, 1972. She was a member of O E S Maple City Chapter #7, a member of the First Congregational Church in Ogdensburg and enjoyed cooking and spending time with her family.
Rex L. Ayers, 69, 8453 State Highway 11, Potsdam, died July 30th at his home. Funeral services will be held Friday morning at 10 a.m. in the Lawrence Funeral Home in Canton with Rev. Ann Marsh, pastor, Unitarian-Universalist Church, officiating. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery in Hannawa Falls. Calling hours will be Thursday afternoon and evening, 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. If friends so desire, contributions may be made to HOSPICE of St. Lawrence Valley, PO Box 469, Potsdam, 13676 or West Stockholm Fire Department, County Road 9, West Stockholm, 13696. Surviving are his wife of 46 years, Rose; two sons and their wives, Douglas and Penny Ayers, Colton; David & Colleen Ayers, Colton; three daughters, Mrs. Reese (Connie)Basham, Hannawa Falls; Mrs. Michael (Diane) Vivlamore, Fairbanks, Alaska; Mrs. Edward (Chrissy) Gilson, Fairbanks, Alaska; two grandsons, Korey Ayers, Parishville; Scott Basham, Hannawa Falls; four grand-daughters, Stacy Basham, Hannawa Falls; Natalie Ayers, Colton; Brook Ayers, Colton; Lindsey Martin, Potsdam; two sisters, Mrs. Marshall (Barbara) Chase, Potsdam; Mrs. Glenn (Jeanne) Scott, Potsdam; two brothers Everette Ayers, Norfolk; William Ayers, Canton. Predeceasing Mr. Ayers are a son, Timothy, who passed away in infancy; two brothers, Clarence & Ralph and two sisters, Bernetta and Grace. Born on April 15, 1933, in Pierrepont, a son of Rex R. & Blanche (Post) Ayers, he attended Colton-Pierrepont Central School, after which he entered the United States Marine Corp. On December 3, 1955, he married Rose McCuen, in the Norwood Methodist Church. Mr. Ayers was employed from 1952-1953 at the Joe Leary?s Gas Station; 1955-1956 at the G&H Steel Corp; 1959-1965 at the Potsdam Feed & Coal company, where he was a truck driver and was a custodian and groundskeeper at SUNY Potsdam from November 11, 1965 until his retirement May 8, 1991. Mr. Ayers was an avid hunter and fisherman and a member of Stony Brook Club in St. Regis Falls. He was a member of the VFW Post 1194 of Potsdam and a member of the American Legion in Winthrop since May 25, 2002.
Thomas F. Patterson, Sr., 87, 12 Powers Street, Canton. Funeral will be Tuesday, July 16, 2002 at 11:00 a.m., at the First Presbyterian Church of Canton. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Calling hours will be Monday afternoon and evening 2-4 and 7-9 at the Lawrence Funeral Home in Canton. If friends so desire contributions may be made to the American Red Cross, St. Lawrence County Chapter, 73 Market Street, Potsdam, 13676, or to the Canton Free Library, 6 Park Street, Canton, 13617. Mr. Patterson died Friday evening at Canton-Potsdam Hospital Emergency Room. Surviving are his wife Janet, one daughter, Mrs. Duncan (Susan) Clark, North Port, Florida, three sons; David C., Canton, Thomas F., Jr., Burlington, Paul W., Massena, seven grandchildren, and one sister, Mildred Muhs, Irondequoit. Born in Rochester on February 12, 1915, he was the son of Frank Cleary and Lavigna DeBlauwe Patterson and graduated from John Marshall High School in Rochester in 1934. In 1936 he graduated from Rochester Business Institute, where he later went on to teach for a short time. On September 21, 1940, he married Janet Laidlaw Wight, in the First Presbyterian Church of Canton with Rev. John Erickson, officiating. From 1938-1945, Mr. Patterson worked at the Rochester Telephone Corporation, starting as a bookkeeper, then working as a telephone installer during World War II. In 1945, the couple moved to Canton, where Mr. Patterson worked in partnership with his father-in-law Charles Wight in the feed manufacturing business and the name changed from Wight Feeds to Wight and Patterson Feeds. Mr. Patterson retired on October 1, 1978 and sold the business to his son David. While living in Rochester, Mr. Patterson became a member of the fire service " Protectives", where he continued for 65 years to become the oldest living member and was awarded "life member". He later became a member of the Canton Fire Department, and was appointed St. Lawrence County Deputy Fire Coordinator and in 1959 then Governor Nelson A. Rockefeller, appointed him to the New York State Fire Advisory Board. In 1968, he was awarded the Northern New York Volunteer Firemen's Association "Fireman of the Year" award. For many years Mr. Patterson had a profound impact on the North Country and in particular Canton. Serving as the Chairman of the Fund Raising Committee for the building of Appleton Arena, he went on to be one of the first coaches for Canton Pee Wee hockey. A 56 year member of St. Lawrence Lodge #111, Free and Accepted Masons, he served as Master of the Lodge in 1950, continued on to the Shiners Club and Media Temple, was a member and served as President of the Canton Lions Club from 1951-1952, served on the St. Lawrence County Boy Scout Executive Committee, was a Trustee on the Board of Directors at the E.J. Noble Hospital in Canton, was a member of the Board of Directors of the Canton Savings and Loan, and the First National Bank of Canton, a member of the 1960's Task Force to build a new campus for Canton ATC, a founding member of the "Goldenaires" Barbershoppers group, was chairman of the village of Canton Zoning Board of Appeals, served as Trustee for the Village of Canton from 1963-1971, then was elected Mayor and served from 1971-1974. In 1968 and 1969, Mr. Patterson served as treasurer of the Ogdensburg Bridge and Port Authority and Vice Chairman from 1970-1974. Mr. Patterson was a former member of the Stillwater Club of Canton and member of the First Presbyterian Church of Canton, where he had served as Chairman of the Board of Trustees. In 1975, Mr. Patterson received a North Country Citation from St. Lawrence University. The couple had a summer cottage at Trout Lake and wintered in Florida for many years.
Kathryn Raschke, 46, Madison, CT and formerly Court Street in Canton, died June 20th at her home in Madison. A funeral service will be held at Christ Episcopal Church in Guilford, CT on Monday, June 24th, at 11 a.m. Calling hours will be Sunday afternoon from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Hawley Lincoln Memorial, 1315 Boston Post Rd., Guilford, CT. A graveside service will be held locally on Thursday, June 27th at 11 a.m. in the Evergreen Cemetery with Msgr. Gerald H. Service, Officiating. Local arrangements are with the Lawrence Funeral Home in Canton. If friends so desire, contributions may be made to the Connecticut Hospice, 100 Double Beach Road, Branford, CT 06405. Surviving besides her husband, Dennis E., are her mother, Nancy Mager Cannon of Ft. Myers Beach, FL; three brothers, Michael S. Mager, Raleigh, NC; Christopher D. Mager, Balston Lake, NY; and Andrew J. Mager, Essex Junction, VT; a step-sister, Melinda C. Alcott, Torrance, CA ; a step-brother, Stevenson S. Cannon, Tempe, AZ; three nieces and two nephews. Predeceasing Mrs. Raschke are her father, Albert H. Mager, and step-father, Thurlow O. Cannon. Born on March 21, 1956, a daughter of Albert H. & Nancy M. DesReis Mager. She graduated from Canton Central High School in 1974 and graduated from Green Mount College in 1976. On June 23, 2000, she married Dennis E. Raschke in Mystic, CT. While in school, Kathryn was a talented solo figure skater and gymnast and was an avid gardener and artist. She was employed as a graphic artist with various advertising agencies prior to her employment with State Farm Insurance.
Marquis M. Morse, 91, 170 Ritchey Road, DeKalb, died Wednesday, June 12, 2002, at his home. Mr. Morse spent most of his life at his home in Dutchess County. A memorial service will be held at a later date. There will be no calling hours. If friends so desire, contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Lawrence Valley, PO Box 469, Potsdam, 13676 or to the charity of one’s choice. Surviving are his children, James & Donna Morse, Camden, NY; Mitchell Morse & Kathryn Hill, Hamdon, CT; Richard & Joyce Morse, Clinton Corners, NY; Clyde Morse & Spindle Corey, Dekalb Junction, NY; Susan Morse, Arlington, MA; & Jeffrey & Ellen Morse, Tanneytown, Maryland; thirteen grandchildren; one great grandchild; several nieces and nephews. Predeceasing Mr. Morse are his three sisters, Gwen, Carol & Florence. Born August 6, 1910 in Kansas City, Missouri, a son of Samuel and Sarah Mitchell Morse he graduated from Racine High School in 1928. In 1932, he graduated from the University of Wisconsin at Madison where he had majored in Chemistry and Business Administration. Employed at the Western Printing & Publishing Co., he retired as a Business Executive within the company in 1965. Mr. Morse handled the Dell Paperbacks and Golden Key Comic accounts while employed with the publishing company. Mr. Morse was a past member of the Board for the Northern Dutchess Hospital in Rhinebeck, NY, a past member of the Rotary Club in Rhinebeck, NY and an active member in the Western Retirees Association in Poughkeepsie, NY. He enjoyed bird watching and was an avid tennis player who played until the age of 82.
Velma Helen Cleland Ginn, age 93, formerly of Wells Street, Canton, passed away June 16, 2002, at the Canton Potsdam Hospital where she had been a patient for the past three days. She was a resident of the Spicer Home in Canton for the past two years. Funeral Services will be held at the Wednesday at 11:00 at the Canton United Methodist Church with the Rev. James Brand presiding. Calling Hours will be held Tuesday afternoon from 3-6 at the Lawrence Funeral Home, Canton. If friends so desire contributions can be made to the Canton United Methodist Church, Court Street, Canton, NY 13617. She is survived by several cousins. She was the born February 23, 1909 in Rensselaer Falls, New York, a daughter of Harlow James and Estella (Wistrop) Cleland and graduated from Rensselaer Falls High School in 1927. She later graduated from Potsdam Normal School in 1929. She married Rolland Edwin Ginn on May 29, 1936 in Rensselaer Falls. Immediately after marriage she moved to Old DeKalb Road and purchased the Wilmouth Dairy Farm, where the continued to operate unit they retired in the mid 1970's in 1982 Mr. And Mrs. Ginn moved to 50 Wells Street, Canton. She was so a cook for the Kappa Kappa Gamma and the Sig Phi at St. Lawrence University. She was a member of the Canton United Methodist Church, and a former member of the United Church of Rensselaer Falls. She was a member of the Empire Chapter 68 Order of the Eastern Star, and the Past Matron and district dignitary, grand matron, and chairperson of the financial committee for the district. She was a member of the Eastern Star for 75 years.
Dorlinda S. Kosman, 39, 226 Cowan Road, Canton, died Thursday afternoon, May 23rd, at Crouse Hospital in Syracuse due to cardiac failure. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday at the Heintzelman Funeral Home in Hellertown, Pennsylvania, with burial in the Union Cemetery. Calling hours will be held Saturday afternoon and evening, 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Lawrence Funeral Home in Canton. If friends so desire, contributions may be made to the NYS Auctioneers Association, The Dorlinda Kosman Scholarship Fund, c/o Milo Turner, 3951 North Road, Geneseo, NY 14454. Surviving are her parents, Robert & Nancy Kosman, Canton. Born May 10, 1963, in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, a daughter of Robert & Nancy (Mease) Kosman, she attended the area schools. Ms. Kosman was employed locally as a dispatcher at the Canton Fire Department from November 1993 until the Spring 2001 and had been an auction clerk with the Kosman Auction & Realty until the onset of her illness. She was a member of the New York State Auctioneers Association and an avid Nascar and stock car race fan. Prior to moving to the Canton area, Ms. Kosman participated in the racing of late model stock cars in New York and Pennsylvania for seven years.
Verna B. Richardson, 75, 10 North Main Street, Wallingford, Vermont, died Tuesday, May, 21st, at Canton-Potsdam Hospital, where she had been admitted Thursday after being stricken while visiting her son Peter Richardson in Canton. Funeral services will be Monday, May 27th, 9 a.m. at the Wallingford Congregational Church in Wallingford Vermont, with Rev. Donald Caskie, Pastor Wallingford Congreational Church, officiating. Burial in the Northam Cemetery in Shrewsbury, Vermont. Calling hours are Sunday from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Clifford Funeral Home, 2 Washington Street, Rutland, Vermont. Local arrangements are with the Lawrence Funeral Home in Canton. If friends so desire, contributions maybe made to HOSPICE of St. Lawrence Valley, PO Box 469, Potsdam; Jack K. Newman Golf Classic, 1 Park Place, Canton; or Springfield Vermont Humane Society, 401 Skitchewang Trail, Springfield, Vermont 05156. Surviving are a daughter Gail Richardson, Springfield, VT; a son, Peter Richardson, Canton; two sisters, Mrs. Robert (Harriett) Taggart, Hubberton, VT; Mrs. Walter (Mary) Piontek, West Rutland, VT; a brother, Richard Buckey, New Hamburg, NY; three grandchildren, Amie, Gregory, & Meghan Richardson, Canton, and several nieces and nephews. Born August 30, 1926, in Shrewsbury, Vermont, a daughter of Richard and Marie (Beckett) Buckey, she attended Wallingford High School, where she graduated in 1945. She later graduated from Burlington Business School. On October 12, 1951, she married Guilford Richardson in Wallingford, Vermont. Mr. Richardson died in August of 1992. Mrs. Richardson retired at the age of 62 from the Brattleboro Retreat in Brattleboro, Vermont, where she was employed as a switchboard operator for 37 years. Following her retirement, she became active in the WIC Program and Meals on Wheels in Rutland, Vermont.
Virginia S. Aldrich, 70, 6258 US Highway 11 in Canton, and formerly of Rensselaer Falls, died Friday evening at United Helpers Canton Nursing Home. The Funeral will be Tuesday at 11:00 at Foxwood Mausoleum in Ogdensburg, with Rev. James M. Brand, Pastor, Canton United Methodist Church, officiating. Calling hours will be Monday evening from 6-8 at the Lawrence Funeral Home in Canton. If friends so desire contributions may be made to the Hospice of St. Lawrence Valley, Inc. P.O. Box 469, Potsdam, 13676, or to the Alzheimer’s Association of Central New York, 441 West Kirkpatrick Street, Syracuse, 13204. Surviving are one daughter, Natalie S. Hill, Canton, one son, Bruce H. Aldrich, Ogdensburg, three grandchildren, Shelbie Hill and Jamie and Christopher Aldrich,; six brothers Russell Hendrick, Syracuse, Reginald "Reggie"Hendrick , DeKalb Jct., Leland "Lee" Gouverneur, Thomas, Dallas, Tx., James "Jim", Massena, two sisters, Mrs. Richard (Patricia) Roe, Gouverneur, and Mavis Hendrick, Hermon and several nieces and nephews and cousins. Predeceasing Mrs. Aldrich is one brother Robert and one granddaughter Jessica Hill who died in 1990. Born in Hermon on September 26, 1931, she was a daughter of Clyde and Elsie McCarthy Hendrick and attended Hermon High School. She later received her graduate equivalent diploma and attended photography classes at BOCES. On June 30, 1951, she married Harold M. Aldrich in Heuvelton with Rev. Allan G. Bowering, officiating. Mr. Aldrich died December 29, 2001. Mrs. Aldrich worked at the St. Lawrence Psychiatric Center during the late 1960's until a injury forced her to resign, she then started her own photo business and also worked for the St. Lawrence Plaindealer as a staff photographer, working with Aileen Vincent-Barwood, then editor. In the early 1990's the couple had the Aldrich Greenhouse and also made and delivered homemade "Abe’s Donuts" that were sold at many local businesses. The couple retired in the mid 1990's. Mrs. Aldrich bowled for several years on different bowling leagues at Gray Lanes in Canton.
Albert B. Mason 82, formerly of the Stiles Road and 14 Law Lane in Canton, died Saturday evening at United Helpers Canton Nursing Home. The Funeral will be Wednesday May 1, 2002 at 11:00 A.M., at the Lawrence Funeral Home, with Rev. William Mundell, pastor of Brick Chapel Church officiating. Burial will be in Crary Mills Cemetery. Calling hours are Tuesday from 2- 4 and 6-8 at the funeral home. If friends so desire contributions may be made to a charity of ones choice. Surviving are his wife, Thelma, of Canton, one son and daughter in law Bion and Marie Mason of North Syracuse, one daughter, Barbara Graveline, of Ogdensburg. A sister Bettie Hardy, Canton three brothers Webster Mason, Norwood, Earl Mason, Ogdensburg, and Charles Mason , Syracuse three Grandchildren, one step grand child, six great grandchildren several nieces and nephews. Mr. Mason is predeceased by a sister Aza Allen, a step son Carl Bellinger and a step grandchild. Born January 16, 1920 in Ogdensburg, a son of Roy Mason and Myrtle Maybee he attended school in Antwerp and worked on the family farm and worked at a cheese plant there. Mr Mason moved to Canton in 1941 with his family and helped run the family farm. In 1944, he married Florence Gary , the couple ran a farm on the Old DeKalb Road in Canton and later moved to the Finnegan Road in Canton to farm. Mrs Mason died February 1962. Mr. Mason married Thelma Bellinger December 28, 1963 at the Presbyterian Church in Canton the couple lived on the State Street road until 1981 moving to Stiles Road, the couple moved to Law Lane in 1996. In 1954 he began driving school bus for Canton Central School and became the head of the Transportation Dept. in 1972 retiring in January 1982. After retirement the couple spent the winter months in Fort Pierce, Florida. Mr. Mason was a past member of the Crary Mills Grange and a member of the Crary Mills Presbyterian Church.
Lena G. Coleman, 88, formerly of 6 Gouverneur Street in Canton, died April 24, 2002 at the Spicer Home in Canton. Funeral services will be held at the Lawrence Funeral Home in Canton on Saturday morning at 11 a.m. with Rev. Geraldine Bissell-Thompson, Pastor, Grace Episcopal Church, officiating. Calling hours will be Friday afternoon and evening, 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. If friends so desire, contributions may be made to the Charity of One’s Choice. Surviving are two daughters and son-in-laws, Grace & Ronnie Whitman & Linda & Jim Smith, both of Canton; a sister, Mrs. Albert (Thelma) Mason, Canton; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by seven brothers, Stanley, Raymond, Mert, Millard, Frank, Clifford & Francis; and a sister Ruth Northrup. Born June 13, 1913 in Pierrepont, a daughter of Homer and Bertha Fisk Pitts, she graduated from Canton Central Schools and later graduated from Canton ATI in 1934. On November 15, 1938, she married Harold "Bert" Coleman in Potsdam. Mrs. Coleman was employed as a telephone operator in Canton with New York Telephone from 1938-1943. After leaving the telephone company, she worked as a bookkeeper at the Atlantic Station on Main Street in Canton with her husband. Following her retirement, she and her husband enjoyed spending their winters in Florida until Mr. Coleman died on June 27, 1992. Mrs. Coleman was a member of the Canton Hospital Guild, Telephone Pioneers and attended the Grace Episcopal Church. She enjoyed fishing and watching her family members during in sporting events.
Mrs. Ruth G. Brainard-Benton, 90, 4251 Stack Blvd., Melbourne, Florida, formerly of Potsdam & Parishville, died April 22nd at Mariner Health of Atlantic Shores in Melbourne, Florida. Funeral services will be held Friday morning at 11 a.m. at the Lawrence Funeral Home in Canton with Rev. Frederick Sykes, Pastor, First Baptist Church of Canton, officiating. Calling hours will be Thursday afternoon & evening, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Chapel Hill Cemetery in Parishville. If friends so desire, contributions may be made to the Alzheimers Association of Central NY, 441 West Kirkpatrick Street, Syracuse, 13204. Surviving are a son, Merrill Brainard Jr. and his wife, Elaine, Potsdam; a sister, Pauline Scheufler, Massena, five grandchildren, six great grandchildren, and one great-great-grandson Predeceasing Mrs. Brainard-Benton is a daughter, Ida R. Clark, and three brothers, Carl Reed, Gordon & Garland Berckley. Born in Parishville on September 19, 1911, a daughter of Zeddie & Florence Bouck Berckley, she attended Parishville and Potsdam Schools. On March 20, 1930, she was married in Parishville by Rev. William H. Sullivan to Merrill Brainard Sr. who died April 30, 1960. On June 8, 1961, she married Mr. John Benton in Parishville. Following their marriage, the couple continued to reside in Parishville and relocated to Florida in 1987. Mr. Benton died in August 6, 1991. Mrs. Brainard-Benton worked as a clerk in Hoyt’s Grocery in Parishville and was active in the Baptist Church Sunday School while living in Parishville.
Doreen F. McKimm, 90, Spicer Adult Home, Canton and formerly of 14 Park Street, died Monday evening at the home where she had resided since September of 2000. Funeral services will be held at the Canton United Methodist Church on Thursday morning at 11 a.m. with Rev. James M. Brand, Pastor, Canton United Methodist Church officiating. Calling hours will be Wednesday afternoon and evening 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Lawrence Funeral Home in Canton. If friends so desire, contributions may be made to the Canton United Methodist Church, Court Street, Canton. Born June 6, 1911 in Potsdam, a daughter of Tyrus James and Bertha Clark McKimm, she attended Potsdam Rural School and graduated from Canton High School in 1927. Miss McKimm graduated from St. Lawrence University in 1931 and was a member of Phi Beta Kappa during her attendance at the University. Surviving are four cousins. Predeceasing her is a sister, Ruth, who died in 1982. After her graduation from college, Miss McKimm taught at area schools for several years until she started work at the Canton Cooperative Fire Insurance Company, where she was employed for 21 years. In 1964, she took a position at the St. Lawrence County Department of Social Services as a caseworker, where she continued her employment for 17 ½ years until the time of her retirement. Miss McKimm was the President of the St. Lawrence District of United Methodist Women from 1989-1992 and was a member of the Canton United Methodist Church, where she taught Sunday School for 64 years and Empire Chapter OES #68. She was an Ombudsman through the Office of the Aging and was an active worker for the Community Church Thrift Shop.
Jere Michael Haven, 32, an Ogdensburg native, died unexpectedly on Friday, April 5th, at his home in Middlebury, VT, due to asphyxiation due to choking. Calling hours will be held on Friday, April 12th, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. with a eulogy service at 7 p.m. at the Lawrence Funeral Home in Canton with Rev. Max Coots, Minister Emeritus, Canton Unitarian Universalist Church, officiating. Spring burial will be held in Beech Plains Cemetery. If friends so desire, contributions may be made to the Boy Scouts of America, Troop #27, c/o Gerald Findley, 2026 County Route 21, Hermon, NY, 13652 or to the Charity of One’s Choice. Born in Ogdensburg, New York on June 2, 1969, a son of Herbert & Naomi (Coughlin) Haven, he graduated in 1987 from Canton High School and graduated with honors from SUNY ATC of Canton in 1989 with an AAS Degree in Banking, Insurance & Real Estate. Mr. Haven later returned to SUNY ATC of Canton and graduated with an AAS Degree and honors from the Mortuary Science program in 1996. He served his internship at the Lawrence Funeral Home in Canton. He is survived by his mother of Canton; two sisters, Melody Haven & her husband, Richard Broderick, Atkinson, NH; Luene & Phillip Mulhall and their daughters Alyssa and Julia, Sandown, NH; his maternal grandmother, Irene Caswell Coughlin of Canton; his aunts & uncle, Rogene and Nelson Bessette, and Louise Coughlin, all of Canton. Predeceasing Mr. Haven is his father, Herbert, who died on January 1, 1996. Jere was a member of the Boy Scouts of America, Troop #27 of Canton and earned the Eagle Scout Award, the highest award given to a Boy Scout. He was a dedicated and caring funeral director with ECI/SCI since 1999, serving families and the community through the Sanderson Funeral Service in Middlebury, VT. He was previously employed with Miller & Ketcham Funeral Home in Brandon, Vermont for two years. Before moving to Vermont, Mr. Haven was employed at the First National Bank of Norfolk, now NBT Bank, in Canton for five years. He previously was a member of the Canton Bowling & Softball Leagues prior to moving from the area.
Edyth Marshall Elmer, 97, a resident of Canton, died on Monday, April 8, 2002, after a long illness. Mrs. Elmer was born in Gouverneur, New York on March 27, 1905, to the late John and Mary Belle (Mills) Marshall. Spending her youth on a dairy farm, she was educated in the Gouverneur School system before being graduated from the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing in Baltimore, Maryland. She began her nursing career at the Grenfell Hospital, St. Anthony, Newfoundland, Canada. After returning home in 1927, she married George Russell Elmer who predeceased her in 1981. Mrs. Elmer remained active in nursing in Westchester County, New York and after earning her Masters Degree from New York University, she headed the Mt. Vernon Hospital School of Nursing, Mt. Vernon, New York. Retiring from that position, she returned home to Canton only to be appointed Superintendent of the E. J. Noble Hospital in Gouverneur where she worked another twelve years. Throughout her professional life, she was known as a lady eminently fair, but most firm in her convictions. She was active in her community serving as St. Lawrence County representative of the New York State Department of the Aging. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Canton. A brother, Charles Marshall, Tucson, Arizona, preceded her in death. She is survived by her only child, John D. Elmer, a retired attorney, Canton; two grand-daughters, Hillary Elmer Lammens and her husband Hank and their daughter, Greer, Norwalk, CT; & Allison Elmer Lappin and her husband, Christopher, and Jordan, all of Morrisville, NC. There will be no calling hours and a memorial service will be scheduled at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are with the Lawrence Funeral Home in Canton.
Inez G. Butterfield, 93, 1600 East Avenue, Rochester and formerly of Canton. Funeral services will be Saturday afternoon April 6, 2002 at 2:00 at the Lawrence Funeral Home, with Rev. Michael P. Catanzaro, pastor, First Presbyterian Church officiating. Burial will be in the spring at Fair View Cemetery. Mrs. Butterfield died Sunday March 31, 2002 at Highland Hospital in Rochester. Calling hours will be Saturday from 12:00 noon until 1:45 at the Lawrence Funeral Home. If friends desire contributions may be made to the Memorial Fund, First Presbyterian Church, 17 Park Street, Canton, 13617 or to the charity of one’s choice. Surviving are one daughter Janet Postel, Bremerton, Washington, one son and his wife Alan and Marylou Butterfield, East Rochester, five grandchildren, one great granddaughter SarahGeiger, one great grandson Jacob Geiger and one sister, Margaret Jones, Hartford, Kansas. Predeceasing Mrs. Butterfield are two sisters Carol Gardner and Erma Bangs. Born in Hartford, Kansas on April 11, 1908, she was a daughter of Owen and Carrie Gasche Gardner and graduated from Topeka High School in Topeka, Kansas in 1924. She graduated from Emporia State University in Emporia, Kansas with a Bachelor of Science degree in 1928, before earning her Masters of Science in 1936 at Kansas State University in Manhattan, Kansas. On June 30, 1939, she married Earl M. Butterfield at the home of her parents in Hartford, Kansas. Mr. Butterfield, who was Vice President of the First National Bank of Canton, died on April 18, 1974. After teaching in public school in Kansas, she moved to Canton, where in 1937 she became Head of the Home Economic program at Canton ATI. Later she taught school in Russell and Potsdam before accepting the position of Dean of Women at Canton ATI. Mrs. Butterfield retired in 1969. Mrs. Butterfield was a member of a Kansas chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star, a member and elder of the First Presbyterian Church of Canton, a member of the 12 Corners Presbyterian Church in Rochester, a member of the New York State Retired Teachers Association and a former member of the Canton Study Club and Delta Kappa Gamma.
