LOWVILLE – Elton A. Lyndaker, 86, of West State Street passed away Monday afternoon, October 2, 2017 at Faxton-St. Luke’s Hospital, Utica.

The funeral with Military Honors will be at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, October 13, 2017 at Iseneker Funeral Home, Inc., Lowville. Burial will be at the conveniences of the family. Calling hours will be from 11 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Friday, October 13, 2017, prior to the funeral service, at the funeral home. Contributions may be made to the American Red Cross., 2025 E. St. NW, Washington, DC 20006.

He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Marlene; two children and their spouses, Rene E. and Susan Lyndaker of Lowville; Todd A. and Pamela Lyndaker of Groton, NY; his brothers and sisters-in-law, Edward Lyndaker of Lowville, Olin and Mary Lyndaker of Copenhagen, Harvey and Jan Lyndaker of Middleport, NY, Robert Lyndaker of Copenhagen, Carl and Tammy Lyndaker of Lowville, Pauline Lyndaker of Lowville; his sisters and brothers-in-law, Arletha and Richard Bellinger of Lowville, Lois and Edward Clark of Greencove Springs, FL, Doris Grysikiewicz of Anaconda, Montana, Carolyn McNeil of Lowville, Charlotte and Gerald Millard of Lowville; seven grandchildren, Lyndsey Lyndaker Case (Jason), Sarah Lyndaker and fiance’ Chris Eisel, Justin Lyndaker, Isaac Lyndaker, Bradley Hart, Danielle (Josh) Levesque and Kylee Hart; six great-grandchildren, Kelsey, Cameryn, Marlee, Carter, Hadley, and Logan; several nieces, nephews and cousins. He is predeceased by a brother, Richard Lyndaker, a brother-in-law, Frank Grysikiewicz, a sister-in-law, Kathryn Lyndaker.

Mr. Lyndaker was born on September 11, 1931 in Watson, NY, a son of the late Alexander and Phyllis Edick Lyndaker. He graduated from Lowville Academy in 1949 and served in the U.S. Army from 1952-1953. On December 16, 1960, he married Marlene A. Zehr at First Mennonite Church, New Bremen with Rev. Donald Jantzi, officiating. Together with his wife, the couple owned and operated a dairy farm on Route 26, Lowville, from 1971-1988, when operation of the farm was taken over by their son and daughter-in-law, Rene and Susan Lyndaker.

Elton enjoyed going to the farm, riding motorcycle and spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

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

Byron Taggart Edwards was born in Sydney, Australia on October 4, 1937. Following a period of fragile health, he succumbed to cancer on September 27, 2017 while at home in Glen Gardner, NJ in the loving care of Françoise, his wife of 39 years.

Tag was born in Sydney, NSW to Josephine Brown Taggart and Alfred Stapley Edwards. Following the death of his father and the end of WWII, Tag returned to his maternal home in Watertown, NY. He attended Sherman Street Elementary School, Fay School in Southborough, MA and Phillips Exeter Academy. Tag then entered Harvard College where he took his AB in Art History. He played varsity lacrosse as a midfielder and was a member of one of Harvard’s final clubs, The Fly Club, where Tag met friends that would sustain him for life.

Following his 1959 graduation, he joined the U.S. Marine Corps where he served as an officer in amphibious tanks at Camp Pendleton and 29 Palms. Upon returning to civilian life he entered Harvard Business School in the class of 1964. While at Harvard, he met and married his first wife, the late Dr. Lee MacCormick Edwards.

During his early years, Tag was introduced to two things that would remain his passion for the rest of his life, the love of “wide open spaces...where two guns beat four aces,” and his family cottage compound at Henderson Harbor, NY on the eastern shore of Lake Ontario. While his love of the outdoors carried him around the world, his heart always returned here, to fish for small mouth bass from his vintage Lyman, the Fanxa, or to set out decoys near Six Town Island, or to fish for salmon in the Salmon River in nearby Pulaski, NY.

He was an inveterate storyteller. These were the delight of his grandchildren who laughed, giggled and were amazed at his jokes, his tales of adventure and the rough stories of travel and days as a Marine. Tag thrilled at adventure. He and his dear wife, Françoise, spent a month each year in Vail, CO challenging the slopes at terrifying speed. He raced Formula Ford II cars at the Bridgehampton, NY speedway as his nail-biting friends watched from the grandstand.

Tag’s entire career was devoted to the paper and pulp industry, initially at St. Regis Paper Company into which his family’s company, Taggart Paper Mills (1866) had previously been merged. In successive years, St. Regis was acquired, first by Champion, later by International Paper Company. At the time of Tag’s retirement some twenty years ago, he was Executive Vice President for Champion’s vast forest lands and pulp production. He served for ten years on the Board of Winrock International Institute for Agricultural Development. Winthrop Rockefeller’s founding vision for Winrock was to advance the state of global agriculture to empower the disadvantaged, increase economic opportunity, and sustain natural resources. Tag was called as Winrock’s interim President & CEO from July-December 1998.

Tag was first and foremost a man of the outdoors. He fished and hunted gamebirds his entire life. During his retirement he was invariably seen hitting the road with Françoise, who soon came to outshoot Tag, for Stuttgart, AR for duck, Faulkton, SD for pheasant, the Miramichi River for Atlantic salmon, England and Scotland for pheasant and partridge, or Spain for red legged partridge. He and his close friends hunted grouse and fished for salmon for many years. He loved Key West and the pursuit of the grand slam of tarpon, permit and bonefish. Yet Tag’s interests had few limits, ranging from Kipling, much of which he could recite from memory, to the collection of Meissen and Vietnamese porcelain. He was addicted to reading and possessed deep knowledge of military history. Tag could relate with detail every important military engagement since Marathon in 490 BC. He read the complete series of Patrick O’Brian’s “Lucky Jack” Aubrey – Dr. Maturin series of Napoleonic-era seafaring adventures. He and Françoise loved classical ballet and were consistent supporters of the New York City Ballet and the American Ballet Theatre.

Generous in countless ways, Tag leaves behind his beloved wife Françoise Nguyen, his daughter Alison Edwards Curwen, his younger sister Josephine Edwards Bullard, his younger brother, Marcus Rice, MD, his grandchildren Darcy, Tag and Stapley Curwen, numerous nieces and nephews, and his cherished French Brittany, Xa.

Canton—

Memorial Services for Vicky Anna Harris, 77, formerly of 37 Riverside Drive, Canton, will be held on Tuesday, October 10, 2017 at 11 AM in the Canton United Methodist Church. Friends may call one hour prior to the service. Vicky died Wednesday, October 4th at St. Regis Nursing Home, where she was a resident since 2008. Vicky was born March 8, 1940, in Syracuse, NY and was a member of Canton United Methodist Church. Surviving are her cousins, Pat Ragan and Jim Davis both of Canton and Sue Roach of Heuvelton. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Canton United Methodist Church Steeple Fund. Condolences may be shared at www.lawrencefuneralhome.org

STAR LAKE – Janet M. Waters, age 83, formerly of Star Lake and Florida, passed away on October 4, 2017 at her daughter’s home in Malone.

Calling hours will be held at French Family Funeral Home, 4159 St. Hwy. 3, Star Lake on Thursday, October 12, 2017 from 2 – 4 and 7 – 9. Her funeral mass will be held at St. Hubert’s Catholic Church on Friday at 11:00 a.m. Janet will be buried next to her son, Rory, in the St. Hubert’s Catholic Cemetery.

Janet was born in Fine, NY on January 22, 1934 to the late Albert and Bessie (Wilcox) DeCosse. She graduated from the Clifton-Fine Central School, took classes at SUNY Canton, SUNY Potsdam, and Rutgers University and became the first Certified Alcoholism Counselor in New York State.

She worked as an Alcoholism Counselor for many years. She worked for St. Lawrence County, the Farm Cottage (now Hamilton Hall), St. Joseph’s Rehabilitation Center, Rose Hill, and retired from the Franklin County Correctional Facility in 1995.

Janet married Sgt 1st Class Frank L. Waters on September 18, 1953. Together they fought the Korean Conflict (2 tours) and the Vietnam War (3 tours). Mr. Waters passed away on July 17, 1972. With her husband overseas so much, Mrs. Waters sold Avon products, tended bars (primarily the Windfall), and cleaned houses.

Janet had been an active, faithful, member in good standing of Alcoholics Anonymous since September 16, 1969. She enjoyed sitting in the sun and reading, swimming, riding her new bicycle, and did we mention READING?

She is survived by her daughter, Reneé Waters of Malone; two sons and their wives, Rick and Sue Waters of Potsdam, Rolf and Yvonne Waters of Slingerland, NY; and six grandchildren, Gabrielle, Kate, Beth, Jonathon, Erica, and Camron Waters.

She is predeceased by her parents and a son, Rory Waters.

Donations in memory of Janet may be made to Alcoholics Anonymous District 42, PO Box 858, Potsdam NY 13676 or Disabled American Veterans, 416 Lodi Street, Syracuse NY 13203 or Hospice of the North Country, 358 Tom Miller Road, Plattsburgh NY 12921.

Condolences may be shared online at www.frenchfuneralhomes.com

LOWVILLE- Richard J. Brown, 80, of Ridge Road, Lowville, passed away Friday morning, October 6, 2017 at Lewis County General Hospital.

GOUVERNEUR- Wayne “Bogger” F. Tyler, age 80, of Gouverneur, passed away on October 6, 2017 at approximately 2:30 a.m. at his home surrounded by his loving family.

There will be calling hours for Wayne on Sunday, October 8, 2017 from 4 – 7 p.m. at French Funeral Home, Gouverneur. There will also be calling hours held on Monday at the Gouverneur Community Center from 12 – 2 p.m. with his funeral held at 2 p.m. with Pastor Howard Maxson officiating. Burial will be in Hailesboro Cemetery at a later date. Condolences may be shared online at www.frenchfuneralhomes.com.

Wayne was born on February 23, 1937 in Gouverneur to the late Norman F. and Marian R. (Jones) Tyler. He graduated from Gouverneur Central School in 1954. Wayne married Virginia “Ginger” Peck on August 14, 1958 at the Gouverneur United Methodist Church with Rev. Wood officiating. Wayne worked in the construction industry for 50 years. Bogger started with Rouse Construction and finished his career with Northland Associates. He started as a Laborer and worked his way up to Project Manager.

Wayne enjoyed hunting, fishing, wood cutting, making maple syrup and being with his family, children and grandchildren.

Surviving is his wife, Ginger; a daughter and her husband, Brenda and Jack Wolak of West Monroe, NY; two sons and their wives, Timothy and Donna and Michael and Marcy Tyler all of Gouverneur; a nephew that they raised and his wife, Mark and Marcie Tyler of Gouverneur; and nine grandchildren, five great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Wayne is predeceased by a sister, Frances Tyler and three brothers, Malcolm, Merrill and Richard Tyler.

Donations in Wayne’s memory can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association of CNY, 441 West Kirkpatrick Street, Syracuse NY 13204, or the Gouverneur High School Sports Program, 113 East Barney Street, Gouverneur NY 13642.

MASSENA- Janice E. Cornell, 91, of West Hatfield Street, peacefully passed away at her home on Wednesday evening, October 4, 2017.

Janice was born April 29, 1926 at the family home, in Tully, NY, daughter of the late Kenneth C. and Cora Gardner Estey. She graduated from Tully Central School in 1943, and graduated from Syracuse University in 1947, while there she was inducted into the Sigma Kappa Sorority. She married Wallace W. Cornell on December 27, 1948 at the Methodist Church in Tully. Wally predeceased her on February 19, 2017.

She started working in the fall of 1947 as a teacher at Massena Central School, until she left in February 1952 as a business teacher and later was a substitute teacher. She then assisted her husband in the Cornell’s Dry Cleaning.

Janice was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Massena, and past president of the College Club, and a member of the Eastern Star Cretona Chapter #516. She enjoyed antiques and reading, and was a

gourmet cook, and took great joy in traveling a great deal with her husband. Family was very important to her and she cherished her time with them.

Janice is survived by her children, Stephanie Cornell of Massena; and Kenneth and Victoria Cornell of Norwood; her granddaughters, Rebecca Cornell and her husband, Clay Schroers of Washington, DC and Rachel Samaras and her husband, George of Manchester, NH; her sister-in-laws, Anna Smith of Brasher and Bonnie and Robert Weitz of Massena.

Friends may call Friday, October 13, 2017 12:00 – 2:00 PM at the Donaldson Funeral Home, Massena, where funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM with Pastor Rachel Jordan, officiating. Burial will follow at Louisville Community Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to Hospice and Palliative Care of St. Lawrence Valley.

Memories and condolences may be made online at www.donaldsonfh.com.

Howard J. Frederick, 88, passed away at his home while under the care of his family and Hospice of Jefferson County.

A graveside service will be held at the North Watertown Cemetery on Friday, October 13th at 11 am. Calling hours will be held at the Reed & Benoit Funeral Home, Thursday, October 12th from 4-6 pm.

Surviving is his wife of 69 years, Josephine A. Frederick, his children, Timothy P. (Mary) Frederick, CA; Howard G. (Cindi) Frederick, Clayton; Gregg A. Frederick, Watertown; Vikki-Lynn Frederick, Watertown; Steven J. (Carole) Frederick, OK; Cherri D. (Scott) Maitland, Moravia; Kevin S. (Leslie) Frederick, Watertown and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Hospice of Jefferson Co., 1398 Gotham St., Watertown, NY 13601, SPCA, 25056 Water St., Watertown, NY 13601 or to the Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758516, Topeka, KS 66675.

Arrangements are with Reed & Benoit Funeral Home, Inc.

Condolences may be made online at www.reedbenoit.com

COLTON—Arrangements for 86 year old Thomas Irish, are incomplete at this time with the Buck Funeral Home in Colton. Mr. Irish passed away Friday evening at the Highland Nursing Home in Massena. A complete obituary will follow. The Buck Funeral Home in Colton is serving the family of Thomas Irish.

Robert Mitchell who passed away September 29th; his Memorial Service has been scheduled for October 14th at 11:00 am at the Johnson Funeral Home, Dexter.

CICERO – Jeffrey L. Burker, 63, of Diffin Road, died Thursday night, October 5, 2017 at SUNY Upstate Medical University Hospital, Syracuse.

Jeffrey was born on June 12, 1954 in Lowville, New York, a son of the late Harold and Patricia Northrup Burker. In 1972, he graduated from Lowville Academy. He went on to receive an Associate’s Degree in Animal Science from SUNY Cobleskill. He operated a dairy farm with his father from 1974 to 2000. In 2004, he began working as a Crop Insurance Adjuster for Wells Fargo, retiring in 2017.

He enjoyed fishing and watching live sporting events including hockey and baseball. His true passion in life was agriculture, and it wasn’t usually long into a conversation with him before he’d start talking about the local apple orchards. Most of all, he loved spending time with his family, especially his beloved grandchildren.

He is survived by a daughter, Reagan (Randy) Burker Hulbert of Lowville; two sons, Todd Burker (Emily Remington) of Carthage; Tyler (Tricia) Burker of Lowville; three sisters, Michelle Bellomo of North Carolina; Penny Stoffle of Weedsport, NY; Leslie (Tom) Fine of Brewster, NY; a brother, Greg Burker of Watson; six grandchildren, Hannah; Hayden; Holden; Addison; Grayson; and Oliver; several nieces and nephews; and a special Aunt and Uncle, Elizabeth and Ray Szalach.

Services will be held privately at the convenience of the family. Donations in Jeffrey’s memory may be made to the Lowville FFA Chapter, 7668 State Street, Lowville, NY 13367 or Hand in Hand Early Childhood Center, 5780 Brookside Circle, Lowville, NY 13367.

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

Michael J. Callahan 43, formally of Sandy Creek, passed away on October 5, 2017. Michael graduated from Sandy Creek Central School in 1992 and went on to receive his bachelor degree from SUNY Oswego. He was most recently working as an LPN. Michael was an avid Yankees, SU and Crunch fan. He was a proud brother of the DKK fraternity at SUNY Oswego. Michael loved his Irish/Scottish heritage, the outdoors, 80’s music, his friends and most importantly his family.

Michael is survived by his beloved children; Tristan and Peyton Callahan; his parents Dan and Colleen Mead of Lacona, NY, George and Mary Callahan of Beachwood, NJ; his Paternal Grandmother Norma Jean Callahan of Summerville, SC; his sisters Nichole (Gary) Fuller, Meghan (Craig) Mead/Bertram, Ashley (Richard) Griffith, Lauren (Eric) Hayes; his brothers Shawn (Jenni) Callahan and Christopher (Krystle) Callahan; several nieces and nephews; Aunts, Uncles and cousins.

Michael was predeceased by his Maternal Grandparents Floyd and Arlene McDougal; Paternal Grandparents Cal and Mary Mead and Bernard Callahan.

Services: All are welcome to join the family for a celebration of his life Sunday October 15th at Selkirk Shores State Park enclosed pavilion from 12(Noon) – 4pm; Rev. Linda Taber will officiate.

Jean F. Farmer, 80, Carthage, passed away Friday, October 6th at the Country Manor Nursing Home where she had been a resident since April, 2000.

A funeral mass at St. Vincent of Paul Catholic Church, Cape Vincent will be 11 am Wednesday, October 11th with Rev. Pierre Aubin officiating. Burial will be in St. Vincent of Paul Cemetery, Cape Vincent. Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, October 10th from 4-6 pm at the Reed & Benoit Funeral Home, Watertown.

Jean was born December 6, 1936 in Watertown, NY the daughter of Raymond and Elsie McDermott Fitzgerald.

Jean and G. Robert Farmer were married August 23, 1958 at St. Vincent of Paul Church, Cape Vincent, with the late Rev. Patrick B. Riley officiating. Mr. Farmer died January 9, 1994.

Jean was a homemaker and enjoyed her time at home caring for the family. As her children became of school age she worked as a lunch monitor for the Watertown City School District.

She is survived by her three daughters, Mrs. James (Pamela R.) McGuire, Allen Park, Mich., their children, Ian, Sara and Samantha, Mrs. Susan (Arthur) Farmer Knight, Cape Vincent, Mrs. Charles (Stephanie A.) McGuire, Watertown, their children, Morgan and Owen, a daughter-in-law, Michele Farmer, Rochester, her children, Michael, Benjamin, Sean and several cousins.

Besides her parents and husband, Jean was predeceased by her son, Patrick Farmer in 2016.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Patrick Farmer Memorial Scholarship, C/O Northern New York Community Foundation, 131 Washington St., Watertown, NY 13601.

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

Andrew M. Minota, 55, of West Monroe, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Monday, October 2, 2017.

He was born June 26, 1962 in Oswego. He attended Phoenix and Sandy Creek Central Schools. Andrew enjoyed hunting and fishing along with working on many types of automobiles and tractors.

Andrew is predeceased by his adopted parents John and Murial Minota; father and mother-in-law Olin and Marilyn Lovelss; and sister-in-law Karen Loveless. He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Debra Loveless Minota; father and stepmother Abram and Rae Allen; mother and stepfather Mary and Bill Komm; grandfather Jack Killam; sister Yvonne (Wade) Brown; brother Patrick Allen; half-brother Jack (Lynette) Allen; half-sisters Tina (John) Gibbs, Elizabeth (Brian) Burnett, Judy Philips, Jodi (Ron) Babcock, and Amy Lewis Montesi; adopted sisters Linda Harrington, Judy Petrie, Constance (Mike) Root, Christine (Brett) McBean, and Sally (Mike) Karkruff; adopted brother Stephen Minota; in-laws Lucinda Cox, Diane (Alan) Dankberg, Patricia Csigi, Nancy Self and David Loveless; several nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews; and he will be sorely missed by his four-footed friend, Chester.

Calling Hours will be held on Monday, 4 to 7 pm, at Traub Funeral Home, 684 N. Main St., Central Square, with a Funeral Service, immediately following at 7 pm, with Rev. Mike Thesier officiating. A private burial will be held in Pleasant Lawn Cemetery, Parish. Please visit www.traubfh.com for On-line Guest Book.

A celebration of life service for Wayne J. Taylor, age 57, of Harrisville, NY, will be held on Saturday, October 14, 2017 at 12:00PM at the families home located at 377 Stone Road, Harrisville, NY 13648. Mr. Taylor passed away on Friday, October 6, 2017 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Wayne is survived by his wife, Tina, his children, Tara Ellis and her husband Jimmy of Harrisville, NY, Jessica Fuller and her husband Jim of Gouverneur, NY and Sonya Childers and her husband Paul of Carthage, NY; his siblings, Six brothers, Arnold Taylor of Rochester, NY, Ronnie Taylor of Fowler, NY, Raymond Taylor Jr. of Michigan, Leland Taylor of Massachusetts, Arthur Taylor of Gouverneur, NY and Martin Reese of Edwards, NY; six sisters, Venita Pierce of Fowler, NY, Norma Soloff of Tennessee, Mary Lou Simmons of Missouri, Gladys Reese of California, Janet Facey of Russell, NY, and Elva Taylor of Montana; his mother-in-law, Beverly Whitney; nine grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Wayne is predeceased by his parents, Raymond and Sylvia Taylor; two brothers, Theron “Sonny” Bice, and Leslie Taylor and two sisters, Rosie Bice Prawshaw and April Taylor.

Wayne was born on March 18, 1960, in Fowler, NY, the son of Raymond and Sylvia Bowman Taylor. He attended local school. Wayne married Tina Whitney in Harrisville, NY, on October 28, 2000 with Phil Halfway J.P. officiating.

Wayne enjoyed working in the woods and logging, driving tractor trailer, fishing and boating on the Blake Lake and Wayne also built his own home for his family.

Online condolences may be made at www.fraryfuneralhome.com/obituaries.

LYONS FALLS - Edward Sieber, Ed’s burial with military honors will be on Saturday, October 14th at Turin Cemetery 1:00 P.M. with Rev. Naomi Kelly officiating.

Mr. Sieber died on January 26th. Arrangements are with the Sundquist F.H.

GOUVERNEUR – Claude R. Gates, age 103, of Gouverneur, passed away on October 7, 2017 at home under private and hospice care.

Arrangements with French Funeral Home in Gouverneur will be announced when available. Condolences may be shared online at www.frenchfuneralhomes.com.

Loretta A. Erdner, 83, of Seymour St., went to be with the Lord on October 8, 2017, at Hospice of Jefferson County at the Ellis Farm. Arrangements are with the D.L. Calarco Funeral Home, Inc.

ANTWERP

Helen I. Robbins, 84, of Depot Street died early Sunday morning at home surrounded by her loving family and Hospice of Jefferson County.

Born March 11, 1933 in Norfolk, NY, she was the daughter of Dennis and Grace Raymond LaComb. She was educated in a one room school house in the Town of Stockholm and graduated in 1951 from Adams Center Central School. Following graduation she was employed with W. C. Rice, Adams, Perpetual Building and Loan, Washington, DC, Anthony C. Capone, DDS, Watertown and Carr & Bitz, Depauville.

She married Frank W. Robbins on January 27, 1952 at the Smithville Baptist Church, with Rev. Bernard C. Schell officiating.

On July 5, 1961 Mr. and Mrs. Robbins purchased the C. E. Duegaw Hardware Store in Antwerp, NY. They moved to Antwerp on November 1, 1961 and ran the business as Robbins Plumbing, Heating and Hardware until their retirement on January 1, 2001.

Mrs. Robbins was a member of the Valley Rebekah Lodge, Depauville, Earnest Rebekah Lodge, where she served as Grand Noble, Antwerp, Antwerp Firemen’s Auxiliary, First Congregational Church of Antwerp where she served as President in the Circle of Faith, American Legion Auxiliary Unit 916, serving as past President, past Chairman of the Jefferson County American Legion Auxiliary and member and host parent of the American Field Service (AFS), Philadelphia.

She and traveling to England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Australia, France, Germany, Austria, Italy, Holland and the Caribbean, camping and spending time with her family and friends.

Survivors include a son and his wife, Kurt and Maureen Robbins, Watertown; a daughter, Janice Hull, Antwerp; American Field Service son and his wife, Michael and Grace Kenny, Norwood, South Australia; two brothers-in-law and a sister-in-law, Glenn Robbins, Liverpool, NY and John and Chris Robbins, Westford, MA; four grandchildren, Kaitlin Backus and her husband, Jacob, Kristin Dickson and her husband, James, Louis Lee Hull and his wife, Victoria, and Cassandra Hull and her companion, Anthony Eager; six great grandchildren, James Dickson, Julian Backus, Dustin Murphy, Randy Murphy, Mia Hull and Greyson Eager; nieces, nephews and cousins.

A grandson, Brett William Robbins, her sister and husband, Gladys and Harry Easdell and a niece, Janice Easdell died before her.

The funeral will be 10 am Wednesday at the First Congregational Church of Antwerp UCC with Rev. Genevieve Dox and Kenneth Leamon, Pastor Emeritus officiating. Burial will immediately follow at Brookside Cemetery, Watertown. A reception will be at the Antwerp American Legion at 1 pm.

Calling hours are 2 to 4 pm and 6 to 8 pm Tuesday at Frederick Bros. Funeral Home, Theresa.

The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to all of Helen’s caregivers.

Contributions may be made to the First Congregational Church, c/o Virginia Shaw, 39895 County Route 24, Antwerp, NY 13691 or the Antwerp American Legion Unit #916, c/o Linda Doxtater, Van Buren Street, Antwerp, NY 13608.

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

FINE – Monica R. Shene, age 86, of Fine, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, October 8, 2017.

Calling hours will be held at French Family Funeral Home, Star Lake on Friday, October 13th from 4:00-6:00 p.m. Her funeral Mass will be held at St. Hubert’s Catholic Church in Star Lake on Saturday, October 14th at 10:00 a.m. with Fr. Shane Lynch officiating. Burial will follow in St. Michael’s Cemetery in Fine.

Monica was born on October 3, 1931 in Gouverneur to the late Carl P. and Hannah (Murtaugh) Seaman. She graduated from the Ottawa Canada Immaculate Heart High School and from Canton ATC with a degree in Dietetic in 1951.

Monica married Joseph J. Shene on November 15, 1952 at St. Michael

S Catholic Church in Fine officiated by Father Eugene Kelley. Mrs. Shene began her working career as a Dietitian for the Graduate Hospital in Philadelphia, PA and spent most of her career working for the Clifton-Fine Central School before retiring in 1986.

She was a member of the St. Lawrence County School Food Service Association and was the President of the Association from 1972 – 1974.

Her survivors include her husband, Joseph; three daughters, Valery Terry, Carol Labrum and Pamela Cooper; three sons, Richard, Charles and Andrew Shene; 9 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren and one on the way.

Monica is predeceased by brothers, Harland, Thomas, Donald, William and Frank Seaman; and sisters, Patricia Galassi, Ann Elizabeth and Mary Perrin.

Donations in Monica’s memory may be made to Hospice of St. Lawrence Valley, 6805 US Hwy. 11, Potsdam, NY 13676. Condolences may be shared online at www.frenchfuneralhomes.com.