Chaumont, New York – Richard J. Whattam, 90, of E. Main St, Brownville, passed away on Tuesday, September 12, 2017. He was born on April 4, 1927, in Three Mile Bay, the son of Ruth Belle Whattam.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Becker-Cleveland Funeral Home, Chaumont, NY.

He graduated from Lyme Central School. He joined the United States Army in 1945 serving in the European theatre during WWII, he was a Sergeant in the D Troop 22nd Constabulary Squadron and attended the Nuremburg trials. He later became an Associate Director at Production Unlimited, Watertown, retiring in 1989.

He married Margaret Bisdee on September 4, 1948, she passed away on April 18, 1983. He married Dolores Dupee on April 27, 1985.

He was a member of the Brownville American Legion and was Chaplain there for 12 years , former Justice of the Peace for the Town of Lyme, he was on the Board of Directors for the Lyme Free Library, a 30 year member of the Three Mile Bay Volunteer Fire Dept joining in 1948, he was a member of the Jefferson County NY Republican Committee, he was a past member of the Masons, Chaumont Lodge #172, he had a love of music and enjoyed listening to German music and playing the organ and was a member of the choral group Celebration Singers. He was also an avid motorcyclist.

Surviving him besides his wife Dolores, are 6 children, Bethany Denny, Three Mile Point, Erin Whattam, Maui, HI, Becky (Terry) Countryman, Three Mile Point, Matthew (Barbara) Whattam, Evans Mills, Brian (Kara Dunn-Whattam) Whattam, Mannsville, Rachel “Blythe” Whattam, Watertown; 5 stepchildren, Daniel Dupee, Syracuse, Theresa Quider, Grand Island, NY, Tim Dupee, Brownville, Patrick Dupee, Brownville, Edward Dupee, Atlanta, GA; 7 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great grandchild, 15 step grandchildren, 18 step great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

He is predeceased by his first spouse, Margaret Bisdee; his son in law, Douglas Denny, his daughter in law Cathy Whattam, his grandson CW4 Michael Denny, his step granddaughter Erika Hunt, and his Stepfather Clifford Weaver.

A funeral service will be held on Monday, September 18, 2:00 PM at the Becker-Cleveland Funeral Home, Chaumont with the Rev. Michael Gaffney officiating, Burial will follow in Three Mile Bay Cemetery. Calling hours will be before the funeral from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

Donations may be given in his name to the Three Mile Bay Volunteer Fire Department, 8581 State Route 12E, Three Mile Bay, NY 13693

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

Graveside funeral services for Wayne Robert Sharlow, Sr., 63, of Pestle Street, Russell, will be held on Friday, September 15, 2017, at 1:00 PM in North Russell Cemetery with Lay Pastor John Frary officiating. Calling hours will be held on Thursday from 5-8 PM and Friday from 10 am- Noon at Lawrence Funeral Home, 21 Park Street, Canton.

Wayne died unexpectedly, while working in Harrisville, on Tuesday, September 12th.

Memorial Contributions may be made to the Diabetes Foundation.

Born February 17, 1954, in Canton, NY, he was a son of the late, Leo U. & Carrie Mae (Westerdick) Sharlow. He attended Knox Memorial in Russell.

Wayne was a fuel truck driver for many years, most recently working for Tripp’s in Fowler.

On December 27, 2014, he married Helen “Peggy” Perry at the Hermon Fire Hall with the Justice of the Peace as celebrant. The two were a couple since 1991.

Previous marriages to Mary-Lynn Hastings and the late Gail Brown ended in divorce.

Wayne is survived by his wife, Peggy of Russell; six children, Carrie (Dan) Matthews of Canton, Wayne, Jr. “Jay” (Nancy) Sharlow of Degrasse, Tony (Lisa) Sharlow of Russell, Keith (Amber) Sharlow of Russell, Rachel (Jake) Phillips of MI and Jason Sharlow of VA; three step-children, Stacey Silver-McCarthy of VA, April (Edward) Kemp of Oswego and Rex (Grace) Burns of Pierrepont; eight siblings, Morris (Yvonne) Sharlow, Joan (John) Willard, Cheryl Sharlow, Ricky (Judy) Sharlow, Suzy (Richard) Walrath, Kate (Tim) Hazelton, Roy (Helen) Sharlow and Phyllis (Smokey) McBroom; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by two sisters, Carolyn Bevins and Sally Wright and a brother-in-law, Erwin Bevins.

Wayne enjoyed riding motorcycles and hunting and fishing with friends and family. He also enjoyed music and was a musician playing at various benefits and social gatherings. He will be sadly missed by his family and many friends.

Condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.lawrencefuneralhome.org

Gouverneur – Kathleen (Martin) Norman, 59, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday in Burlington.

A mass will be held on Saturday at 11 am at St. James Church, Gouverneur. Calling hours will be held on Friday 5-7 pm at Green Funeral Home, Gouverneur.

CASTORLAND – Phillip D. Lee, 80, formerly of State Route 410, passed away early Wednesday morning, September 13, 2017, at Samaritan Keep Home, Watertown. Arrangements are incomplete with Iseneker Funeral Home, Inc., Lowville.

Condolences may be shared with the family at www.isenekerfuneralhome.com .

CASTORLAND – Sally J. Hoffman, 83, formerly of Van Amber Road, passed away Wednesday, September 13, 2017, in Bennington, VT. Arrangements are incomplete with Iseneker Funeral Home, Inc., Lowville.

Condolences may be shared with the family at www.isenekerfuneralhome.com .

John Jeffrey Ahrens, age 82, of Dewey, AZ died at Yavapai Regional Medical Center on September 11, 2017. He was born in New Rochelle, NY. Jeff graduated from University of Detroit High School. He attended the United States Military Academy at West Point and graduated from the University of Michigan. He had a life long career with General Motors.

Jeff and Mary Ellen were married for 56 years and raised their five children in Wisconsin and California. He is survived by his wife and children - Andy Ahrens (Wendy) of Brookfield, WI, Anne Komanecky (Brad) of Rochester, NY, Charlie Ahrens (Tamara) of Elm Grove, WI, Molly Morris (Jeff) of Greer, SC and Jenny McKay (Dane) of Palos Verdes Estates, CA. Grandchildren - Nathan Morris, Katie Ahrens, Max Morris, Alexandra Ahrens, Audrey Ahrens, Ella Ahrens, Logan McKay, Stella McKay and Gavin McKay. He is also survived by two sisters, Sister Luise Ahrens MM and Jane Ahrens and deceased sister Gay Byrnes and brother Peter Ahrens. Jeff also had many nieces and nephews. Jeff and Mary Ellen retired to Prescott Country Club in Dewey, AZ where Jeff thoroughly enjoyed golf with so many. He was a member of Sacred Heart Church. A private family funeral is being planned.

John Richard Scarlett, artist-blacksmith, poet, teamster, devoted Red Devils fan, avid canoeist, loving father, and friend, died Wednesday morning, September 13, at home with his wife Liz by his side, after many years living valiantly with the illness that took his life. His family and friends were looking forward to celebrating his 75th birthday with him on September 28th. They are all appreciative of the support Hospice provided in his last days.

He is survived by his wife Elizabeth Anne, sons John Rob and Mark William (Kim), daughter Amy Jo, granddaughters Shelyka, Karri, Katarina, and Summer, brother Mark Alan (Louise), all of Rossie and Hammond, grandson Cory of Edwardsville, sister Gwenyth Mary Troise (Carlo) of Seneca, South Carolina, and several much-loved nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his son Christopher, nephew Kevin Troise, and parents the Rev. John Renshaw Scarlett and Gwenyth Kathleen Scarlett.

John graduated The Manlius School in 1960 and the month after he graduated Hobart College in 1964, he and Liz were married. He earned an MA from Syracuse University the following year and subsequently taught English at the Manlius School and Monroe Community College. He moved with Liz and son Rob to Rossie in 1971 where he built a log home and lovingly raised his family, while working the land and sharing his talents and enthusiasm with an ever widening circle of neighbors and friends.

Under the tutelage of master blacksmith Ken Schwarz, he cultivated his own creative mastery of heat and iron at his Little Tree Forge and as an active member of the New York State Designer Blacksmiths Association. His talent was recognized in a ten-day exhibit of his creative work at the Thousand Islands Arts Center in Clayton, the dedication of the Burns Blacksmith Shop in his honor at the Hammond Historical Museum, and a TAUNY North Country Heritage Award that celebrated both his sustained commitment to his craft and his eagerness to share his knowledge and skill with others.

Over the course of 46 years on the farm in Rossie, he raised and trained 12 different teams of oxen to help work the land and haul sap for his Little Tree Maple Syrup enterprise. His devotion to Hammond sports also gained renown as his Mr. Basketball Head enthusiastically cheered on Red Devil teams through numerous championship seasons. Perhaps most enduring, after his love for Liz and their children, was his life-long passion for canoeing, especially in the backcountry of Algonquin Park where for more than 50 years he introduced his family and countless friends to the rigors and rewards of paddling and portaging that extraordinary landscape.

John was also an accomplished poet, having published two books; and he was working on a third at the time he died. Anticipating that his illness would eventually take its inevitable course, he composed his own obituary, dated January 31, 2015:

“John Richard Scarlett, born Sept. 28, 1942, passed this way, then that, until [September 13, 2017], when he definitely stopped passing. If you did not meet me at any point in your life and mine, then no list of memberships or awards or good deeds will bring you closer. A list of my mistakes and failures and missed opportunities would be more revealing. If you did know me as friend or relative, you know more than words can summarize. Fie on you airy obit.

“‘To die is different from what anyone supposed, and luckier. I bequeath myself to the dirt to grow from the grass. Look for me under your boot-soles. For every atom belonging to me as good belongs to you.’”—Walt Whitman

A celebration of life will be held at 11 am on Saturday, October 14 at the Hammond Presbyterian Church. Donations in John’s memory may be made to North Country Public Radio, John’s constant companion throughmany long hours in his blacksmith shop.

NEW BREMEN-Sally Jane (Hodkinson) Hoffman, 83, of Manchester Center, Vermont, formerly from New Bremen, New York, died on September 13, 2017, at the Southern Vermont Medical Center, in Bennington, Vermont, after a short illness.

Sally was born to the late Joseph Hodkinson and Madeline Guyette Hodkinson on, January 22, 1934, in Watertown, NY. She married Ralph F. Hoffman on June 22, 1952. In 1956, Sally and her husband, Ralph, bought the H.D. Weller farm, located on the Number Three Road in Lowville. Sally worked with Ralph on the farm and raised her family until 1976. After selling the farm, the couple moved to the Van Amber Road, in New Bremen, NY, and Sally then worked at the Lowville Academy Central School cafeteria for a short time. During the past three years, Sally lived with her son, Joe, in Manchester Center, VT. Sally loved spending time with her family, friends, cooking, playing cards, sewing, quilting, and watching her favorite game show, Family Feud. Sally also enjoyed going to her Florida home in Zephyrhills, where she spent the winter months the past eleven years.

Sally is predeceased by her husband, Ralph. She is survived by her daughter: Mary Beth Cool of Fort Plain, New York, and her son: Joseph Hoffman of Manchester Center, Vermont. Sally is also survived by her sister: Florence André; her brothers: Robert and David Hodkinson; sisters-in-law: Janet and Jane Hodkinson; a son-in-law: Ed Cool; a daughter-in-law: Jann (Belewich) Hoffman; four adoring grandchildren: Willie Cool, Robbie Cool, Judd Hoffman, and Jenna Hoffman; a granddaughter-in-law: Megan Cool; a great-grandchild: William Henry Cool; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

A funeral mass will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, September 18, 2017, at Saint Stephen’s Catholic Church in Croghan, NY, with Reverend Donald J. Manfred, Pastor officiating. Burial will follow at Saint Peter’s Cemetery, New Bremen. Calling hours will be 3 p.m.- 6 p.m. on Sunday, September 17, 2017, at Iseneker Funeral Home, Inc., 5702 Waters Road, Lowville, NY.

In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations be sent to Bennington Project Independence, Adult Day Service, P.O. Box 1504, Bennington, Vermont 05201.

Condolences may be made online at www.isenekerfuneralhome.com.

Gouverneur - Kathleen T. Norman, 59, passed away on Tuesday, September 12, 2017 in Burlington, VT. A mass will be held on Saturday, September 16th at 11:00 am at St. James Catholic Church, Gouverneur with Fr. Shane Lynch officiating. Calling hours are on Friday evening from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at the Green Funeral Home, Gouverneur. Kathleen was born on September 20, 1957 in Theresa, the daughter of Larry and Ruth Gay Martin. She graduated from Gouverneur High School in 1975 and later in life, graduated from SUNY Canton with certification as a registered nurse. Kathleen studied nursing at Crouse Irving Hospital in Syracuse and was employed as a registered nurse at Clifton-Fine Hospital. Kathleen enjoyed spending time in her garden, sewing and crocheting, but most of all, sharing time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She is survived by her mother Ruth Martin of Gouverneur, her daughter Melissa and Stephen Button of Canton, her son Craigg and Christina Barr of Barre, VT, her grandchildren Chelsea, Chloe, and Cameron Barr, Nicholas, Nathan, Madelyn, and Grace Button. Kathleen is also survived by her sisters Darlene Hartman of Redwood, Sue Ann Martin of Syracuse, Carolyn Green of Syracuse, Judy and Brian Norton of Waddington and Florida, Maria Martin of Massena, a brother Randy and Karen Martin of Clayton, several nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her father Larry, 3 brothers Wayne, Greg, and Donnie Martin, and a sister Verlee Crosby. Memorial donations in Kathleen’s memory may be made to St. James School, 164 E. Main Street, Gouverneur, NY 13642.

Lyons Falls – Ruth W. McDonald, 86, of Charlotte St., wife of Merwin, passed away in the comfort of her home on September 14, 2017, under the loving care of her family and hospice.

Ruth was born in Ilion, NY, on March 16, 1931, a daughter of the late Richard and Winifred Mullaney Wynn. She graduated from Constableville High School, with the Class of 1948. On September 16, 1948, Ruth was united in marriage with Merwin McDonald and moved to Lyons Falls, where she lived for the rest of her life.

Mrs. McDonald was a member of Forest Presbyterian Church, Lyons Falls. She was an accomplished seamstress and greatly enjoyed making outfits for her children and grandchildren. She and Merwin greatly enjoyed traveling and Ruth enjoyed participating on bowling teams.

Fulfilling the role of wife, to her husband Merwin, and mother to her 8 children and grandmother and great grandmother to her grandchildren and great grandchildren brought Ruth her greatest sources of joy and pleasure. She loved the preparation and participation in family holidays and related activities.

In addition to her husband, Merwin, of 69 years, Ruth is survived by her children and grandchildren; John and Katherine McDonald, Lyons Falls and grandson, Mark McDonald, Lyons Falls, granddaughter, Jennifer McDonald Slack and Andrew Slack, Charlottesville, VA; daughter, Michele McDonald Wiggins, Burke, NY; granddaughter, Beth A. Wiggins, Las Vegas, NV; Rob and Cindy McDonald Wendt, Constableville; granddaughter, Michele Wendt Milavec and Lucas, East Greenbush, NY, granddaughter, Lisa Wendt Carandang and Francis, Seattle, WA; Lorri McDonald Randall, Constableville, and granddaughter Ruthanne Randall, Turin, Jim McDonald, Lyons Falls, Tim McDonald, Turin; grandson Cody McDonald, Constableville and grandson, Tyler McDonald, Lyons Falls; and their youngest son, Doug McDonald, Remsen. Also surviving are her great grandchildren, Madison Ruth McDonald, Montague, Annika Faith Milavec, East Greenbush and Addison Anne Carandang, Seattle, WA; one sister, Mary Wynn Smith and by many nieces and nephews. Ruth was predeceased by a son, David Wynn McDonald, in 1971, by a grandson, Scott R. Wendt, in 1997 and by her brother in law, Francis “Joe” Smith, in 1996 and by two brothers in law, Edward McDonald, Robert McDonald and his wife, Mary Grace; and by a sister in law, Joyce McDonald Frank and her husband, William Frank. Ruth is also survived by two sisters in law, Judy McDonald Bowerman and her husband, Ron and Jo Ellen McDonald Wolf, and her husband, Bruce.

A Memorial Service will be held this Saturday, September 16, 2017, at 2:00 P.M. at Forest Presbyterian Church, Lyons Falls, with interment in Wildwood Cemetery, Lyons Falls. There are no calling hours; however, a receiving line and luncheon will follow the service at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to Forest Presbyterian Church, 4019 Center Street, Lyons Falls, NY 13368, or to the Lewis County Humane Society, P.O. Box 682, Lowville, NY 13367.

Her arrangements are in care of Trainor Funeral Home, Inc. 143 Schuyler St. Boonville. For an on-line message of sympathy, please go to www.trainorfuneralhome.com

Lyons Falls – Sandra J. Krokowski, 67, of Franklin St., passed away unexpectedly at her home on September, 14, 2017.

Sandra was born on May 25, 1950 in Constableville, a daughter of Walter and Mildred L. Meiss Krokowski. She grew up on the West Road in Constableville, graduating from South Lewis Central School, with the Class of 1968. She then went on to attend SUNY Canton and St. Elizabeth’s College of Nursing. For many years she enjoyed waitressing at local restaurants including the Coachlight, Alpine, Brick Block, Turin Steakhouse, and Greystone Manor. For a time she was employed with Lewis County Opportunities, before her career as a social worker with Lewis County Dept. of Social Services, Lowville, where she retired as a supervisor in 2002. Sandi was a talented artist and enjoyed painting. She will fondly be remembered as a shopaholic, loved garage sales and QVC, and was known never to pass on a good sale. She was a very loving and kind person and was constantly giving to others in need. She was an active volunteer for the Office of the Aging at the Lyons Falls Meal Site at McManus Hotel; she was a member of the Forest Presbyterian Church, where she was a former Sunday school teacher, and also a member of the Turin United Methodist Church. For a time Sandi was a leader for the local girl scouts, and was currently a member of the Adirondack Scattered Red Hatters. Sandi’s grandchildren were her pride and joy; she cherished the time spent with them. She also loved her cats Trouble and Lullaby. For 41 years she shared her life with Allen Brown, Jr. Together the couple enjoyed many trips to Alaska to visit his parents. Mr. Brown passed away in December 14, 2014.

She is survived by her daughter Amy (Fred) Anderson, Port Leyden, and their children Alyssa Krokowski and Ian Anderson; her son Allen Brown, III (Lori), Constableville, and their children Marissa and Meghan Brown; a great-granddaughter Aubrey Barker. Also surviving are her siblings Marcia (Carey) Koster, Lowville, Patricia (David) Wiedrick, Turin, Sue (David) Millard, Port Leyden, and John Fejko, Lowville; a sister-in-law Margaret Krokowski, Port Leyden, several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents and a brother Mark Krokowski.

Funeral services will be held on Sunday, September 17, 2017 at 1:00 pm at the Turin United Methodist Church. Interment will follow in Turin Cemetery. Calling Hours will be held on Saturday from 2:00-6:00 pm at the Trainor Funeral Home, Inc. 143 Schuyler St. Boonville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lewis County Humane Society P.O. Box #682, Lowville, New York 13367, or to the American Diabetes Association, 110 Lomond Court, Utica, New York 13502. For an online message of sympathy, please go to www.trainorfuneralhome.com.

OSWEGO- A Mass of Christian Burial for 63 year old Debra A. “Debbie” Hayes, a resident of 1394 County Route 53, Oswego, N.Y., will be held Monday at 11 a.m. At St. Andrew’s Church in Norwood, N.Y. with Rev. Msgr. John Murphy presiding. Calling hours will be held on Sunday from 4-7 p.m. at the Buck Funeral Home in Norwood. Mrs. Hayes passed away Tuesday afternoon at SUNY Upstate Hospital in Syracuse surrounded by her family. Debbie is survived by her husband of 42 years, Kurt Hayes; Oswego; her three daughters, Nicole Hayes, Stephanie Hayes and her partner Alexis Crain, and Melissa Hayes, all of Oswego and her two beloved grandchildren, Treyse Miller and Greer Moore. Debbie is also survived by her sisters Janet Dlugolenski and Sharon Terzian, as well as several nieces and nephews and extended family. Debbie is pre-deceased by her parents George and Mary (Helen) Gorman Deugaw, her brothers Edward and Roger Deugaw, as well as her in-laws Francis and Eleanor Hayes, her brother in-laws Donald Dlugolenski, John Terzian, William Todd and a sister-in law, Joan Deugaw. Born in Potsdam ,NY on June 21, 1954, Debra graduated from Norwood-Norfolk High School and received an Associate’s Degree from SUNY Canton ATC. She married Kurt B. Hayes on June 28, 1975. Debbie was a homemaker and enjoyed craft projects, especially card making and crocheting, Bunco and her family. She played the organ at St. Andrew’s Church in Norwood in her high school years. Memorial Donations in Debbie’s memory can be made to the charity of your choice. Memories and condolences may be shared on line at www.buckfuneralhime.com . The Buck Funeral Home in Norwood is serving the family of Debra A Hayes.

Waddington: Debra A. Waldrif, age 62, of Chase Mills Road, passed away Thursday morning, September 14, 2017 at her home under the loving care of her family and Hospice. There will be no public calling hours. A graveside service will be held on 11:00 A.M. Saturday, September 16, 2017 in Brookside Cemetery, Waddington with Pastor Donna Fitchette and Shirley Martin co-officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Phillips Memorial Home in Waddington Debbie was born on December 14, 1954 in Ogdensburg, NY the daughter of Rex J. Sr. and Marion (Mayette) Vallance. She attended Madrid-Waddington School. On December 22, 1972 she married Leo Waldrif at Scotch Presbyterian Church. She worked for 35 years as a home health aide working for CDP and United Helpers, and also Northern Lights. Debbie enjoyed playing the lotto, going to bingo, playing cards, especially porker, with her friends and family practically every Saturday and Sunday evening. She was also an avid New York Yankees fan.

She is survived by her loving husband Leo of 44 years, two daughters, Michelle and Bruce G. Manson Jr. of Waddington and Amy Waldrif and companion Brett Fairbridge of Chase Mills, three grandchildren, Kate-Lyn Vice, Hanah and Emmah Manson. Her siblings, Jimmy Vallance and companion Vicky, Susan Vallance, Ricky Vallance, all of Madrid, Linda Brown and Penny Vallance both of Canton, Gloria and Carl Planty, Gary Vallance and Michael and Cassie Vallance all of Madrid, Wanda and Elby Clevland of Victory, NY and Rex J. Jr. and Josette Vallance of Cato, NY, also the family poodle “Mitsy”. She was predeceased by her parents, and a sister in infancy, Lauralee Vallance, and a brother Dale Vallance. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Mary Mayette, Debbie’s aunt, who helped throughout the last few months, Canton-Potsdam Hospital’s professionalism and caring staff, along with Susan Caldwell of Hospice.

In lieu of flowers, Debbie’s family would like any memorial contributions to be made to Potsdam Humane Society; 17 Madrid Ave. Potsdam, NY 13676, Hospice and Palliative Care of St. Lawrence Valley, 6805 US State Highway 11, Potsdam, NY 13676 or a charity of one’s choice. Memories and online condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.PhillipsMemorial.com

RIVERSIDE, RI- Gloria Dake Goodison, age 87 of Riverside, Rhode Island, passed away September 2nd, 2017, at the home of her daughter, Julie, surrounded by her loving family.

Gloria was born in Morristown, NY, on June 11th, 1930, to Carl Dake and Muriel (Bulger) Dake. She graduated from Gouverneur High School and married the love of her life, her late husband, Dean E. Goodison. They married in 1949 and had 5 children: Jimmy, Jerry, Jacky, Julie and Johnny.

Gloria was the foundation of her family and spent her life devoted to her children. As they grew up she took a job with the Unigard Insurance Company. After her retirement she moved from her home of 30 years in Liverpool, NY, to reside with her son, Jack and his family in Riverside, RI.

Gloria loved being in the sun and on the water. She enjoyed spending her summers at her camp on Lake Manchaug in Douglas, MA. She had a great love for dogs, especially her beloved Ellie Rose. She often spent hours painting with water colors and many of us have the privilege of hanging a Gloria original on the wall. She also had a passion for sports and was a diehard SU fan. You could often find her sipping a glass of hot tea in her favorite chair while watching college basketball, NFL, tennis, or golf. She knew all the players by name and could tell you everything about her favorite coach, Coach Boeheim from Syracuse University.

Gloria was predeceased by her parents; husband Dean E. Goodison; her son Jerry C. Goodison; her brothers Robert and Terry; and her son-in-law Michael McDaniel. She is survived by her sister Kathy D. Dewey; her daughter Julie S. (Goodison) McDaniel; her sons, Jimmy D. Goodison, and wife Joadie, Jacky L. Goodison and wife Cindy, Johnny Goodison and wife Brenda;17 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great grandchild Conrad Foster.

Relatives and Friends are invited to join us at 11 a.m., Saturday October 7th, 2017, at East Riverside Cemetery in Gouverneur, NY. A celebration of her life will follow from 1 pm. - 4 p.m., at Casablanca.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Gloria’s name can be made to her granddaughter’s on-going fight with breast cancer, please visit www.youcaring.com/EveNorth.

To leave a message of kindness, please visit www.shoreynichols.com.

Care has been provided by Shorey-Nichols Funeral Home, Pittsfield, Maine.

John Richard Scarlett, artist-blacksmith, poet, teamster, devoted Red Devils fan, avid canoeist, loving father, and friend, died Wednesday morning, September 13, at home with his wife Liz by his side, after many years living valiantly with the illness that took his life. His family and friends were looking forward to celebrating his 75th birthday with him on September 28th. They are all appreciative of the support Hospice provided in his last days.

He is survived by his wife Elizabeth Anne, sons John Rob and Mark William (Kim), daughter Amy Jo, granddaughters Shelyka, Karri, Katarina, and Summer, brother Mark Alan (Louise), all of Rossie and Hammond, grandson Cory of Edwardsville, sister Gwenyth Mary Troise (Carlo) of Seneca, South Carolina, and several much-loved nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his son Christopher, nephew Kevin Troise, and parents the Rev. John Renshaw Scarlett and Gwenyth Kathleen Scarlett.

John graduated The Manlius School in 1960 and the month after he graduated Hobart College in 1964, he and Liz were married. He earned an MA from Syracuse University the following year and subsequently taught English at the Manlius School and Monroe Community College. He moved with Liz and son Rob to Rossie in 1971 where he built a log home and lovingly raised his family, while working the land and sharing his talents and enthusiasm with an ever widening circle of neighbors and friends.

Under the tutelage of master blacksmith Ken Schwarz, he cultivated his own creative mastery of heat and iron at his Little Tree Forge and as an active member of the New York State Designer Blacksmiths Association. His talent was recognized in a ten-day exhibit of his creative work at the Thousand Islands Arts Center in Clayton, the dedication of the Burns Blacksmith Shop in his honor at the Hammond Historical Museum, and a TAUNY North Country Heritage Award that celebrated both his sustained commitment to his craft and his eagerness to share his knowledge and skill with others.

Over the course of 46 years on the farm in Rossie, he raised and trained 12 different teams of oxen to help work the land and haul sap for his Little Tree Maple Syrup enterprise. His devotion to Hammond sports also gained renown as his Mr. Basketball Head enthusiastically cheered on Red Devil teams through numerous championship seasons. Perhaps most enduring, after his love for Liz and their children, was his life-long passion for canoeing, especially in the backcountry of Algonquin Park where for more than 50 years he introduced his family and countless friends to the rigors and rewards of paddling and portaging that extraordinary landscape.

John was also an accomplished poet, having published two books; and he was working on a third at the time he died. Anticipating that his illness would eventually take its inevitable course, he composed his own obituary, dated January 31, 2015:

“John Richard Scarlett, born Sept. 28, 1942, passed this way, then that, until [September 13, 2017], when he definitely stopped passing. If you did not meet me at any point in your life and mine, then no list of memberships or awards or good deeds will bring you closer. A list of my mistakes and failures and missed opportunities would be more revealing. If you did know me as friend or relative, you know more than words can summarize. Fie on you airy obit.

“‘To die is different from what anyone supposed, and luckier. I bequeath myself to the dirt to grow from the grass. Look for me under your boot-soles. For every atom belonging to me as good belongs to you.’”—Walt Whitman

A celebration of life will be held at 11 am on Saturday, October 14 at the Hammond Presbyterian Church. Donations in John’s memory may be made to North Country Public Radio, John’s constant companion throughmany long hours in his blacksmith shop.

Waddington: Debra A. Waldrif, age 62, of Chase Mills Road, passed away Thursday morning, September 14, 2017 at her home under the loving care of her family and Hospice. There will be no public calling hours. A graveside service will be held on 11:00 A.M. Saturday, September 16, 2017 in Brookside Cemetery, Waddington with Pastor Donna Fitchette and Shirley Martin co-officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Phillips Memorial Home in Waddington Debbie was born on December 14, 1954 in Ogdensburg, NY the daughter of Rex J. Sr. and Marion (Mayette) Vallance. She attended Madrid-Waddington School. On December 22, 1972 she married Leo Waldrif at Scotch Presbyterian Church. She worked for 35 years as a home health aide working for CDP and United Helpers, and also Northern Lights. Debbie enjoyed playing the lotto, going to bingo, playing cards, especially porker, with her friends and family practically every Saturday and Sunday evening. She was also an avid New York Yankees fan.

She is survived by her loving husband Leo of 44 years, two daughters, Michelle and Bruce G. Manson Jr. of Waddington and Amy Waldrif and companion Brett Fairbridge of Chase Mills, three grandchildren, Kate-Lyn Vice, Hanah and Emmah Manson. Her siblings, Jimmy Vallance and companion Vicky, Susan Vallance, Ricky Vallance, all of Madrid, Linda Brown and Penny Vallance both of Canton, Gloria and Carl Planty, Gary Vallance and Michael and Cassie Vallance all of Madrid, Wanda and Elby Clevland of Victory, NY and Rex J. Jr. and Josette Vallance of Cato, NY, also the family poodle “Mitsy”. She was predeceased by her parents, and a sister in infancy, Lauralee Vallance, and a brother Dale Vallance. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Mary Mayette, Debbie’s aunt, who helped throughout the last few months, Canton-Potsdam Hospital’s professionalism and caring staff, along with Susan Caldwell of Hospice.

In lieu of flowers, Debbie’s family would like any memorial contributions to be made to Potsdam Humane Society; 17 Madrid Ave. Potsdam, NY 13676, Hospice and Palliative Care of St. Lawrence Valley, 6805 US State Highway 11, Potsdam, NY 13676 or a charity of one’s choice. Memories and online condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.PhillipsMemorial.com

CASTORLAND – Phillip D. Lee, 80, formerly of State Route 410, passed away early Wednesday morning, September 13, 2017 at Samaritan Keep Home, Watertown, after a battle with Lewy Body Dementia.

Phil was born May 6, 1937 in Watertown, NY, to F. Douglas and Alexandria “Peggy” Demianenko Lee of Rodman, NY. After a primary education in the one-room schoolhouse in Rodman, NY he attended Adams Center Central School. Following high school he traveled to the Dakotas.

He then joined the US Navy and served from 1955 to 1959 aboard the tender ship USS Tutuila, which made occasional calls at Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Havana, Cuba, and Guantanamo Bay. After discharge from the Navy he worked on his parent’s farm, was a car salesman, and was an office machine repairman.

He married Lucretia Stevens on September 11, 1964 at the United Church of Richville in Richville, NY with Rev. Graham Hodges officiating.

Phil was employed at Beaverite Inc. in Croghan, NY as a tool and die maker, and at Kraft Foods in Lowville, NY as a line mechanic.

In 1971 Phil left Kraft Foods to establish Phil’s Small Engine Shop on Route 126 in Carthage, NY. He repaired all types of small engines, however his special interests were tuning motorcycles and snowmobiles, or designing and building unique vehicles for sale or competition. He raced motocross, snowmobiles and cars for pleasure, and did so well into his mature years. His many other interests were sharing stories and laughs with friends and family, as well as dancing, hunting, reading and rehabilitating hurt or stray animals.

Besides his wife of 53 years he is survived by a sister, Ethel Mae Ingalls, Ludlow, KY; a brother, Paul, Watertown, NY; a sister and brother-in-law, Martha (Robert) Wallace, Lamoille, NV; two daughters, Yvonne (Michael) Brown, Watertown NY; Deborah, Castorland, NY; a son, Scott, address unknown; a granddaughter, Bethany Archer, Rochester, NY; an uncle, M. Russell (Marion) Lee, Dexter, NY; an aunt, Ida Jean Schroy, Virginia Beach, VA; a sister-in-law, Brenda Woodward, Richville, NY and Auburndale, FL; two step grandchildren, Brian Brown and Tiffany Brown and Fiance’ Richard Foster of Decatur TX; two step great grandchildren, Arian and Kalea Foster, Decatur, TX; and several nieces and nephews.

He is predeceased by his parents, a sister, Sally Sugrue, and an aunt, Dora Gibbs, who passed away the same day he did.

Calling hours are Wednesday September 27, 2017 from 3-5 PM and 7-9 PM at Iseneker Funeral Home, 5702 Waters Road, Lowville, NY. A funeral service will be held Thursday September 28, 2017 at 10 am at the funeral home. Interment will immediately follow at the Castorland Union Cemetery, Church Street, Castorland. A luncheon will follow at The Beaver Valley United Methodist Church, Naumburg Lane, Naumburg, NY.

The family would like to express its sincere appreciation to the staff of the Samaritan Keep Home for the compassionate care they provided to Phil.

In lieu of flowers the family would suggest memorial donations to The Lewy Body Dementia Association, Inc., 912 Killian Hill Road, S.W., Lilburn, GA, 30047 or LBDA.org.

Condolences may be made online at www.isenekerfuneralhome.com.

Funeral services for Anthony LeBarge, age 68, of Lisbon, NY, will be held on Monday, September 18, 2017, at the First Congregational Church, located on 300 New York Ave, Ogdensburg, NY, at 1:00PM with Rev. David Hart and Rev. Walter Smith officiating. Calling hours will be held on Sunday, September 17, 2017, at Frary Funeral Home, Ogdensburg, from 2:00PM to 5:00PM. Mr. LeBarge passed away on Friday, September 15, 2017, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

A mass of christian burial for Helen C. Clifford, age 87 of Sarasota, FL will be held on Monday, September 18th at 11am at St. Mary’s Church in Potsdam, NY with Rev. Stephen Rocker celebrant. Friends may call at the Garner Funeral Service on Sunday the 17th from 4-6pm. Condolences online can be shared at www.garnerfh.com.

Peter J. Ayotte, 62, of Massena, NY, passed away on September 14, 2017. He was surrounded by family at Claxton Hepburn Medical Center. Peter bravely fought his battle with cancer over the past few years.

He was born in Massena to Carol (Weaver) Ayotte and Lucien P. Ayotte, who predeceased him. A daughter, Jennifer Marie and two sisters, Jo-Ann (Ayotte) Leaf and Margaret (Ayotte) Ryken also predeceased him.

Peter is survived by his son, Dawson Ayotte of Massena; two sisters, Catherine Ayotte and Judy Ayotte both of Massena and two brothers, James Ayotte of Akron, Ohio and Robert Ayotte of Massena. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Peter attended Massena Schools until joining the Marine in 1972. He was a Helicopter Mechanic in the 3rd Marine Airwing. He received his G.E.D. while in the Marines and received an Honorable Discharge in 1976. He was Vietnam Veteran. Peter attended Apex Technical Institute in N.Y. City and then worked for Speno Railroad for a number of years. He also worked at C&R Gas Station on the Mohawk Reservation. Peter was a man of determination, wanting to accomplish many things during his life. Some he did, some he didn’t. For those who really knew Peter, knew he had a tough exterior that over shadowed a big heart. He enjoyed time with friends and family, especially precious time with his son. Peter lived life to the fullest and he will be missed dearly. Per his request, there will be no services. A “Celebration of Life” to be held at a later date. Contributions can be made at the American Cancer Society. Online condolences may be made in Peter’s memory at www.fraryfuneralhome.com/obituaries.