Brasher Falls- Our community mourns the passing of Mr. Norval A. Bennet, 93, who peacefully passed away in the comfort of his home on Thursday May 4, 2017 with his son Gary at his side.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Hammill Funeral Home in Winthrop where visitation will be held Friday May 12th from 4-8pm.

Norval’s Funeral Service and Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday May 13th at 10:00am at St. Patrick Church in Brasher Falls with burial to follow in the parish cemetery. Flowers are gratefully declined; memorial contributions may be made in Norval’s honor to Hospice & Palliative Care of St. Lawrence Valley, or to St. Patrick or St. Lawrence Church.

Memories and condolences can be shared with his family at www.hammillfh.com.

A complete obituary will follow.

Watertown- Audrey M. Allen, 97, formerly of Chaumont, NY died on May 4, 2017 at the Samaritan Summit Village in Watertown. She was born on August 5, 1919 in Chaumont, NY. Arrangements are incomplete and are being handled by the Lundy Funeral Home & Cremation Service Inc., located at 500 State Street in Carthage. Online condolences can be made to www.lundyfuneralhome.com

Brasher Falls- Our community mourns the passing of Mr. Norval A. Bennet, 93, who peacefully passed away in the comfort of his home on Thursday May 4, 2017 with his son Gary at his side.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Hammill Funeral Home in Winthrop where visitation will be held Friday May 12th from 4-8pm.

Norval’s Funeral Service and Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday May 13th at 10:00am at St. Patrick Church in Brasher Falls with burial to follow in the parish cemetery. Flowers are gratefully declined; memorial contributions may be made in Norval’s honor to Hospice & Palliative Care of St. Lawrence Valley, or to St. Patrick or St. Lawrence Church.

Memories and condolences can be shared with his family at www.hammillfh.com.

A complete obituary will follow.

Dorothy Caswell Morrison, 81, of Canton, NY passed in her sleep February 19, 2017, the night before her 82 birthday, in Zephyrhills, FL. She was born February 20, 1935 to Andrew and Flora (Taylor) Caswell. She married James Morrison on April 11, 1953 in Canton, NY.

Dorothy attended Canton Central School and graduated from Potsdam State University with a Master’s Degree. She loved teaching, loved her students and her students loved her. She retired from Canton Central School after teaching for 20 years. Dorothy will probably be remembered most for her love of teddy bears. She was a tremendous cook, a talented artist and loved to recite poems/jingles. She had a great sense of humor and was always quick with a joke. We loved her giggle. She enjoyed Jeopardy, Wheel of Fortune, crossword puzzles and playing computer solitaire.

She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Alberta and Alma; brother, Orrin. Survivors include her beloved husband of nearly 64 years, James S. Morrison; 8 children, Sheryl Morrison ( Lynn Blackmore), James (Terry) Morrison, Andrew (Sandy) Morrison, Wrenette “Wendy” Landreth, Daniel (Cammy) Morrison, Dixie (Loren) Widrick, Lori Morrison (Robert Heman), and Scott Morrison ( Stephanie Meeker); 10 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; 9 siblings; numerous nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held May 13, 2017 at 1:00 PM at the United Methodist Church, 4302 US HWY 11, DeKalb Jct., NY. Pastor Loren B. Widrick officiating. Reception following at the DeKalb Junction Fire Hall.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the DeKalb Junction Fire Dept. or a charity of one’s choice. Online condolences can be made at www.allendeneshafuneralhome.com.

WATERTOWN -- Audrey M. Allen, 97, Campus Drive, Watertown, formerly of Chaumont, died on Thursday, May 4, 2017 in Watertown.

She was born on August 5, 1919 on Point Peninsula, the daughter of the late Kenneth and Mary Mepham Bongard She attended grade school at the Point Peninsula school house and graduated from Lyme Central School in Chaumont. She was the owner/operator of the SUNCO gas station in Chaumont and was a member of the Presbyterian Church in Chaumont and the Order of the Eastern Star.

Audrey enjoyed knitting, baking, watching the New York Yankees, sewing, playing bingo and shuffle-board. She especially enjoyed snowmobiling and fishing with her husband Jim.

She is survived by a son Roger (Nancy) Bourn, North Carolina; a daughter Charleen Bourn and her companion David Pooler, Watertown, her sister, Marylin Bourcy and her husband Paul of Three Mile Bay. Also surviving are several grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren, along with many nieces and nephews.

Audrey is predeceased by her first husband, Victor Bourn in 1960 and her second husband, James Allen in 1992. Also her daughter, JoAnne Bevens, a sister, Mildred Huck, a brother, George Bongard, a grand-daughter, Holly Walker and a niece, Sharon Rose.

No calling hours will be held. Her burial will be held privately in the Dexter Cemetery.

Arrangements are being handled by the Lundy Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Inc., 500 State St. Carthage. Online condolences in her memory can be made to www.lundyfuneralhome.com. Memorial donations may be made to the Relay For Life Cancer Walk of the American Cancer Society. relay.acsevents.org

Robert Kimball Ellis, 71 died May 4, 2017 at St Joseph’s Hospital, Syracuse, NY.

Born October 9, 1945, son of Arthur K & Norma R Ellis of Lacona, NY. Robert graduated Sandy Creek School and attended SUNY Oswego & Alfred during the 60’s. He married Kathleen A. Plante of Pulaski in 1967 who died of cancer in 1996. He was Honorably Discharged from the US Army as Sgt in 1969. He had been employed at Blount Lumber Co. until 1980 and finished his Cabinet Sales career with Yorktown Cabinet as Eastern Sales Manager through the mid 90’s. Robert was a lifelong member of the VFW and spent 15 years with the Lacona Fire Dept. He was also a member of the United Methodist Church, Sandy Creek Community Park and a member of the Tamarack Hunting Club since 1975. He was an avid woodworker, golfer, fisherman & hunter. Bob enjoyed the outdoors.

He is survived by two sons; Lawrence (Amanda) and David (Kitryn); a brother Kirk (Cathy) Ellis; 5 grandchildren and companion Grace Caufield.

Calling Hours will be Sunday May 7th from 2-4pm with the Funeral Service at 4pm at Summerville Funeral Home, Sandy Creek. Burial will be Tuesday May 9th, 2pm at Pulaski Village Cemetery.

Contributions may be sent to the Kathleen Ellis Nursing Scholarship Fund, C/O Pulaski Heath Center.

GOUVERNEUR- Funeral services for Mohan F. Porter, 92, of Gouverneur will be private. Mr. Porter died on May 5, 2017 at his home following a long illness, surrounded by his family and under the care of Hospice of St. Lawrence Valley. Arrangements are under the direction of LaRue & Pitcher Funeral Home, Ogdensburg. Online condolences may be made at www.LaRuePitcher.com.

LAFARGEVILLE- Gloria A. “Corky” Countryman, 74, of Berry Boulevard passed away Thursday May 4, 2017 at Samaritan Keep Home, Watertown, NY.

Born on November 18, 1942 in Watertown, NY, she was a daughter of Floyd O. and Laura M. Berry Robinson. She attended primary school in Plessis, NY and Alexandria Bay High School.

A marriage to Eugene “Silver” Countryman ended in divorce. He died August 5, 2000.

Gloria was supervisor of housekeeping at TI Club, Wellesley Island, NY for ten years. She also worked in housekeeping for Edgewood Resort for five years and worked in the kitchen at Cavallario’s for a time, both in Alexandria Bay, NY.

She was an avid BINGO player and enjoyed casinos, gardening, reading and spending time with family and friends.

Survivors include seven children; a son and daughter-in-law, Rickie and Laurie Countryman, Philadelphia, NY, a daughter and son-in-law, Cindy and Joseph Hirschler, LaFargeville, NY; a son Rodney G. Countryman and his companion Carol Burrell, St. Joseph, MO; a daughter Christine Countryman and her companion Troy Rowe, Watertown, NY; a daughter and son-in-law, Vickie and Rod Young, LaFargeville, NY; a daughter Darlene Countryman and her companion Moet Jenkins, LaFargeville, NY; a daughter Henrietta Countryman and her companion Randy Harten, Sr., Watertown, NY; a son-in-law, Richard Carter, Sr.; twenty-four grandchildren; sixteen great-grandchildren; a brother Richard Robinson and his companion Judy Umstead, LaFargeville, NY; a sister Shirley Strough, Alexandria Bay, NY; a brother Carl Robinson, LaFargeville, NY; a brother Robert Robinson, LaFargeville, NY; a brother and sister-in-law John and JoAnne Robinson, LaFargeville, NY; a sister-in-law, Shirley Robinson, Rochester, NY; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Her parents, a daughter Linda Countryman, brothers, sisters and their spouses, Floyd Robinson, Jr., Melford and Dixie Robinson, Gerald and Dorothy Robinson, Violet Robinson at age 5, Georgia Robinson, Royal Strough and Helen Robinson all passed before her.

A Graveside Service will be 11 am Thursday May 11, 2017 at Orleans Four Corners Cemetery, Orleans Cemetery Rd., LaFargeville, NY with Rev. Donald Briant, officiating.

Donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 6725 Lyons Street, PO Box 7, East Syracuse, NY 13057.

Arrangements are with Frederick Bros. Funeral Home, Theresa, NY and condolences may be made online at www.frederickbrosfuneralhome.com.

Funeral service for Rose L. Bush, 93, of Canton will be held on Tuesday, May 9, 2017 at 12:00 pm at the O’Leary Funeral Home, Canton with Pastor Michael Terrell, officiating. Burial will follow in the Fairview Cemetery, Canton. Rose died on Friday, May 5, 2017 at the Canton-Potsdam Hospital.

Calling hours will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday from 10:00 am until the time of the service. Contributions in her memory may be made to the Canton Park and Foundation Fund, 17 Park Street; Canton, New York 13617.

Rose is survived by two sons, Wendell Bush and wife Karen of Lisbon and Eric Bush and companion Linda Bascom of Canton; two daughters, Gail Teele and husband Stephen of Lisbon and Carol Robinson and husband Peter of Oak Park, IL; seven grandchildren, Jason Bush and wife Kelly, Christina Bush, Jonathon Teele and wife Naomi and David Teele and companion Lyne Beauchamp, Marie Mensah and husband Ekow, Ray and Kevin Robinson, and by many great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews and her Pug, Otter.

She is predeceased by her husband Lawrence, a grandson Wayne Bush and by her siblings, Elmer Ladison, Waneta Main, Mary Richardson and Eleanor Huntress.

Rose was born, June 12, 1923 in Canton, the daughter of the late Loyal and Ettie (Humphries) Ladison. She graduated from Canton High School and from Ogdensburg Business School. She married Lawrence Bush on July 4, 1946 in Morristown. Rose worked for Alcoa in Massena, Attorney Ross Brown, Mace Motors and for the US Postal Service, retiring in 1990 after 23 years of service.

Rose was an 85 year member of the Girl Scouts, where she served as Leader and Camp Director and she accompanied two troops to the International Cabana in Mexico. Rose was also an avid bowler, she worked with the Boy Scouts, 4-H, she was a Red Cross Volunteer, member of the VFW Auxiliary, the EJ Noble Guild and communicant of Grace Episcopal Church.

Memories and condolences may be shared online by visiting www.olearyfuneralservice.com. The O’Leary Funeral Service of Canton is serving the family of Rose L. Bush.

Lawrence M. Green, age 58 of Hammond passed away on (May 6, 2017) at Claxton Hepburn Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. There will be a celebration of life service at a time to be announced. Arrangements are with the Fox & Murray Funeral Home.

Surviving are his mother Jean Green of Hammond; a daughter Rebecca Green of Pleasant Valley, NY; a brother Phillip (Lisa) Green of Las Vegas, NV; a sister Suzanne Gascon of Hammond along with nieces & nephews. His father Lawrence O. Green predeceased him in 1982.

Larry was born on January 29, 1959 in Auburn NY, a son of Lawrence & Jean (Cramer) Green. He graduated from New Paltz High School and later married Gina Amello in 1988. The couple later divorced, but remained friends over the years.

Larry worked as a commercial contractor for many years and was a member of the Oak Point Community Association and he enjoyed fishing, watching NASCAR and boating. Memorial contributions can be made to the Hammond Volunteer Fire Department, Oak Point Community Association, 22 Dake Circle, Hammond, NY 13646 or a charity of one’s choice. Condolences can also be shared online at www.foxandmurrayfuneralhome.com.

Carthage- Ida L. Rivers, 83, of 23674 Alexandria St. Road, died Saturday afternoon at the Ellis Farm, Hospice of Jefferson County in Watertown. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and are with the Bezanilla-McGraw Funeral Home in Carthage.

FOWLER- Clifford N. Flanagan, age 84, of Fowler, but formerly of Pyrites, passed away on Saturday, May 6, 2017 at his home.

Calling hours for Clifford will be on Wednesday, May 10, 2017 from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. at French Funeral Home in Edwards. His funeral service will immediately follow at 12:00 at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery in Edwards with Military honors. Condolences may be shared at www.frenchfuneralhomes.com

Merle L. Vroman, 93, Belleville, widow of Paul J. Vroman, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, May 4th.

The funeral will be 11 am Thursday, May 11th at the Carpenter-Stoodley Funeral Home, Belleville. Burial will follow in the Evergreen Cemetery, Nohle Rd., Town of Henderson.

There are no public visitation hours.

Merle was born December 15th, 1923 in Henderson, a daughter to Glen and Norma Lane McGrath. She was educated at Henderson Central School. She married Paul J. Vroman March 13, 1943 at the Belleville Methodist Parsonage with Rev. Miles Hutchinson officiating. Mr. Vroman passed away July 31, 1986.

Mrs. Vroman enjoyed reading, tending to her flowers, watching television and cooking for her family and their friends.

She is survived by a son Dennis (Debra) Vroman, Grants Pass, OR; two daughters Susan (James) Horan and Linda Vroman, all of Belleville; 10 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren; four sisters Arlene Burley, Adams, Betty Laird, Sodus, Jane Gordon, Belleville and Norman Jean (Ronald) Kellar, Florida; many nieces and nephews.

Beside her husband Paul, Merle was predeceased by a daughter and son-in-law, Mary and Larry Godfrey; a grandson Christopher, a sister Kathleen Brett, three brothers Howard, Glen Jr. and Phillip McGrath.

Memorial contributions may be made in her name to the Rhode Community Center, 2 E. Church St., Adams, NY 13605 or to the Belleville Volunteer Fire Department and First Responders.

Online condolences may be made at www.carpenterstoodley.com.

Carthage- Ida L. Rivers, 83, of 23674 Alexandria St. Road, died Saturday afternoon, May 6, 2017 at Hospice of Jefferson County in Watertown.

Ida was born November 28, 1933 in West Carthage, the daughter of the late Francis P. and Kitty (Mitchell) Dionne. She was a 1951 graduate of West Carthage High School. She married Jack S. Rivers on November 30, 1951 at the Methodist Church in Carthage. She was a waitress at the former Kinney Drug Store before raising her family. She later worked in the converting department of Crown Zellerbach Corp. retiring in June of 1975. Ida loved to knit and crochet.

She is survived by her husband: Jack S. Rivers of Carthage, two daughters: Kathy L. Rivers of Indio, CA and Cheryl K. Rivers of West Carthage, one son: Jack M. Rivers and his 23 year companion, Deborah Cronk-Fraser of Watertown, 7 Grandchildren and 9 Great Grandchildren, one sister: Doris Keddy of Washington and one brother: Ronald Dionne of Georgia and several nieces and nephews. A brother, Robert (Buck) Dionne and two sisters, Madalene Davidowski and Sally Fox died previously.

A memorial service will be held at 6:00 pm on Wednesday, May 10th at the Bezanilla-McGraw Funeral Home with Wayne Arnold officiating. Calling hours will precede the service from 3-6pm Wednesday.

To leave a condolence, go to www.bezanillafh.com.

Robert Kimball Ellis, 71 died May 4, 2017 at St Joseph’s Hospital, Syracuse, NY.

Born October 9, 1945, son of Arthur K & Norma R Ellis of Lacona, NY. Robert graduated Sandy Creek School and attended SUNY Oswego & Alfred during the 60’s. He married Kathleen A. Plante of Pulaski in 1967 who died of cancer in 1996. He was Honorably Discharged from the US Army as Sgt in 1969. He had been employed at Blount Lumber Co. until 1980 and finished his Cabinet Sales career with Yorktown Cabinet as Eastern Sales Manager through the mid 90’s. Robert was a lifelong member of the VFW and spent 15 years with the Lacona Fire Dept. He was also a member of the United Methodist Church, Sandy Creek Community Park and a member of the Tamarack Hunting Club since 1975. He was an avid woodworker, golfer, fisherman & hunter. Bob enjoyed the outdoors.

He is survived by two sons; Lawrence (Amanda) and David (Kitryn); a brother Kirk (Cathy) Ellis; 5 grandchildren and companion Grace Caufield.

Calling Hours will be Sunday May 7th from 2-4pm with the Funeral Service at 4pm at Summerville Funeral Home, Sandy Creek. Burial will be Tuesday May 9th, 2pm at Pulaski Village Cemetery.

Contributions may be sent to the Kathleen Ellis Nursing Scholarship Fund, C/O Pulaski Heath Center.

Brasher Falls- Our community mourns the passing of Mr. Norval A. Bennett, 93, who peacefully passed away in the comfort of his home on Thursday May 4, 2017 with his son Gary at his side.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Hammill Funeral Home in Winthrop.

Norval was born in Raymondville, on July 24, 1923 to the late Leo F. and Helen M. (Sharlow) Bennett. He attended St. Joseph’s Academy, Brasher Falls and later earned his GED.

He proudly served his country as a member of the US ARMY in 1943-46; seeing active duty in the Burma China Theater.

Norval married Mary Elizabeth “Betty” Kelley on November 15, 1947 at St. Patrick Church with Fr. John Cotter performing the wedding ceremony. They shared a blessed and a one-of-kind union for 35 years. Betty passed away on May 4, 1983; and they reunited on the same day 34 years later.

For 38 dedicated years Norval worked at ALCOA in Massena.

He served as a Councilman for the Town of Brasher for a total of 24 years, was past president of the Tri-Town Chamber of commerce from 1967-68, was a member of the Brasher Falls Knights of Columbus, and a parishioner of St. Patrick’s Church.

Truly an icon in our Tri-Town Community, just about everyone knew Norval; a gentleman paired with character who had a wealth of knowledge, hard working hands, a kind heart, and an unforgettable smile. He had a love of life, a love for being outdoors and in earlier years he enjoyed hunting and fishing. More recently Norval spent his time ‘landscaping’ on the lawnmower or waving to friends as they passed by from his favorite vantage point, also known as his chair in his driveway.

He had a true passion for gardening and Norval’s vegetable garden was almost as famous as he was. Early mornings, countless hours, and a whole lot of love was planted in that garden every spring for many years. He made hard work look effortless as his garden appeared pristine and he always harvested more than enough produce; “it was enough to feed the town.”

He enjoyed playing cards and looked forward to the daily Coffee Club gatherings. Norval had a great sense of humor who always took the time to visit with you and share stories.

He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Gary and Patty Bennett of Potsdam; 5 grandchildren, Jamie Bennett Steinrotter and her husband Willi of Potsdam, Christopher Bennett of Boston, MA, Elizabeth Bennett of Stamford, CT, Mark and Renee (Cornett) Goodnow, of Potsdam, and Sara Goodnow Florczyk and her husband Steve of Orlando, FL; 3 great-granddaughters, Emmie and Ava Steinrotter, and Gwendolyn Goodnow; his older brother Benjamin Bennett, 97 of Indianapolis, IN; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and in-laws.

He also leaves behind his canine companion, Heather.

Besides his wife, Norval was predeceased by, his son N. Robert “Bobby” Bennett on September 13, 1984; his daughter Susan “Susie” Goodnow on December 1, 1995; and 2 sisters Palmyra Bennett Bodah and Connie Bennett Opal Thompson.

Visitation will be held Friday May 12th from 4-8pm. Norval’s Funeral Service and Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday May 13th at 10:00am at St. Patrick Church in Brasher Falls with burial to follow in the parish cemetery.

Flowers are gratefully declined; memorial contributions may be made in Norval’s honor to Hospice & Palliative Care of St. Lawrence Valley, or to St. Patrick or St. Lawrence Church.

Norval came from ‘The Greatest’ generation and his family, his friends, and our communities were lucky to have had him for 93 years.

Memories and condolences can be shared with his family at www.hammillfh.com.

Warren K. Pitre, 76, of 30124 NYS Rt. 3, Black River, passed May 6, 2017 at the Carthage Area Hospital.

There will be no calling hours or funeral service. Arrangements are with the Bruce Funeral Home, Black River.

Among his survivors are his beloved wife, Marion E. Pitre, Black River; two sons and their wives, Clinton C. and Sherry Adner, Canton, NY, Mark J. and Kathern Montondo, Glen Park; a daughter and son in law, Tina M. and Eric Thomas, Black River; a sister, Trudy Andrus, Tully, NY; eight grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren ,several nieces and nephews.

Five brothers, Wayne H., Dennis, David E.,Darrell W. and Jeddie Pitre; a sister, Nancy Pitre; and a grandson Jared Adner all died before him.

Online condolences may be made at www.brucefh.com

Herrings- Marjorie M. O’Shaughnessy, 96, formerly of Herrings, died Monday, May 8, 2017 at Country Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Carthage.

Marjorie was born May 27, 1920 in Carthage, the daughter of the late George and Rose (Schermerhorn) Rushlow. She married Charles J. “Buck” O’Shaughnessy on June 12, 1941 at the Carthage United Methodist Church. Mr. O’Shaughnessy, a longtime employee of the Crown Zellerbach Corp. died on March 22, 1984. Margie was a homemaker.

She is survived by three sons: Terry O’Shaughnessy of Deer River, Donald O’Shaughnessy of West Carthage and Patrick O’Shaughnessy of Herrings, 8 Grandchildren, 9 Great Grandchildren and several Great Great Grandchildren and nieces and nephews.

She is predeceased by her son, William O’Shaughnessy, a daughter, Kathy L. O’Shaughnessy, a brother, Gilbert Rushlow and her sister, Marion Rushlow.

A graveside service will be held at 1:00 pm on Thursday, May 11 at Sunnyside Cemetery, Naumburg. There will be no calling hours. Arrangements are with the Bezanilla-McGraw Funeral Home, Carthage.

To leave a condolence, go to www.bezanillafh.com.

Rockne Edward Burns, 84, of Cape Vincent, NY, peacefully passed away on May 7, 2017 surrounded by his family at his home on the St. Lawrence River.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Cleveland Funeral Home, Cape Vincent, NY.

Calling hours will be from 2pm-4pm and 6pm-8pm on Friday, May 12, 2017 at Cleveland Funeral Home’s Watertown location at 404 Sherman St., Watertown, NY, 13601. A funeral service will be on Saturday, May 13 at 11am at the St. Vincent of Paul Catholic Church in Cape Vincent, NY. A burial at Riverside Cemetery will be held at a later date. A celebration of life will take place Saturday after services at the American Legion in Cape Vincent, NY for anyone who wishes to attend.

Rockne was born in Clifton Springs, NY on October 17, 1932, the only child of Edward K. Burns and Christina (Vollersten) Burns, step-son of Cornelius (Case) DenDecker. He graduated from Newark High School and Cornell University with a Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering. He served as a First Lieutenant in the United States Army. Rockne started his career with The Army Corps of Engineers working on the International Bridge to Canada in Massena, NY. He later became Vice President of S.J. Groves and Sons Construction Company where he was responsible for several major construction projects throughout New York, as well as in California, Washington, and Texas. He was President and Owner of Tuscarora Construction Co., Inc. in Pulaski, NY, Willow Shores Corporation in Cape Vincent, NY, and he established R.E. Burns & Sons Co., Inc. in Statesville, NC.

Rockne was involved in numerous industrial and community organizations such as the Associated General Contractors of New York where he was past president, Trustee of the Operating Engineers Benefit Fund, and a member of American Arbitration Association. He was also involved with American Concrete Paving Association, Disputes Review Boards, Town Board of Pulaski, Oswego County IDA, Oswego County Goals 2000, Planning Board of Cape Vincent and the Cape Vincent Lyons Club. He was also a communicant of St. Vincent of Paul Church in Cape Vincent, NY.

Rockne is survived by his wife: Beverly M. Burns (Clark) of 63 years, his three sons: Edward C. Burns of Brewerton, Kevin C. Burns (Nancy) of Statesville, NC, Brian R. Burns (Linda) of Pulaski, six grandchildren: Melissa Burns (Fiancé Jeff), Kathleen Burns-Carne (Adam), Edward P. Burns (Rachel), Lindsey Burns Lucariello (Matt), Rockne B. Burns, Breann Burns and four great-grandchildren: Case and Jackson Burns, Claire and Cecelia Carne.

He will be remembered for his contagious sense of humor, his 5 O’clock wine time, and the incredible love he had for his family.

In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made in memory of Rockne E. Burns to Saint Vincent of Paul Catholic Church in Cape Vincent, Hospice of Jefferson County, or a charity of your choice.

Online condolences may be made to www.clevelandfuneralhomeinc.com.

CARTHAGE- Sandra Jean Mallette, 74, formerly of South Washington Street, died on Friday, May 5, 2017 at the Country Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Centre where she had been a resident since 2008. She was born on February, 6, 1943 in Carthage to the Late Nellie Miller & Roy Cummins.

She graduated from Carthage Central School in 1961. She attended Albany Medical Center, and obtained her LPN and later she furthered her nursing degree from Jefferson Community College in 1982, where she became a Registered Nurse.

She married Clarence “Howard” Shultz, Jr. in Carthage in September, 1964. The marriage resulted in four children, Rebecca, Cynthia, C. Howard III., & Felicia, the marriage ended in divorce.

She later married Francis “Butch” Mallette in Watertown on September, 1971. The marriage resulted with two more children Wynonna & Suzanne. Mr. Mallette died from lung cancer in 1985.

She worked for Carthage Area Hospital, and then she worked for Meals on Wheels, to feed the elderly. Her last job was at Samaritan Medical Center for 16 years where she worked as a registered nurse until she retired due to being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease.

She resided in many places throughout her life, Carthage, Watertown, Beaver Falls, and then finally back home to Carthage. Her final residence being at the Country Manor Nursing Home since 2008.

She is survived by her children, Rebecca Shultz and her partner Robert Perfetto, Carthage; Cynthia Hamilton and her companion Ronald Doremus, Carthage; C. Howard (Darlene Rocker) Shultz, South Carolina; Felicia (Peter) Crump, Carthage; Wynonna Mallette, and Suzanne Evans, both of Watertown. She is also survived by, 13-grandchildren, 10-great-grandchildren.

She loved painting, arts & crafts, swimming, going to the beach, BINGO, and mainly being around people. She enjoyed family reunions, weddings, cook-outs, and Christmas parties. She was a member of the local community group, “Singing Needles” for many years. She attended the Methodist Church in her earlier years. But, recently she had been studying with the Jehovah Witnesses.

Calling Hours will be held on Thursday, May 11, 2017 from 12:00pm-2:00pm and 4:00-6:00pm. A Service will be held at 6:00pm with The Reverend Bruce Chapman, officiating. A burial will be held privately at the St. James Catholic Cemetery in Carthage. Online condolences in her memory can be made to www.lundyfuneralhome.com

In loving memory: We hold you close within our hearts and there you shall remain. To walk with us throughout our lives until we meet again. So rest in peace dear loved one and thanks for all you have done. We pray that God has given you the peace and comfort you truly deserve and have so greatly won.