HANNAWA FALLS – A Funeral Service for 85 year old Margaret C. Thomas, a resident of 16 McMaster Drive, Hannawa Falls, will be held at the Zion Episcopal Church in Colton with Rev. Pat LaVine presiding, at a date to be announced. Mrs. Thomas passed away on Sunday, October 8, 2017 at the Maplewood Campus in Canton. Burial will be held in the Pleasant Mound Cemetery, Colton. Margaret is survived by her two sons, Robert Thomas Jr., Pulaski; Richard and Liela Thomas, Bambridge Island, Washington; her four beloved grandchildren, Erik, Ryan, Maddie and Rielly; a brother, Floyd “Sonny” and Bernice Campbell, South Colton; a sister, Bernice and George Robert, Colton and her sister-in-law, Beverly Campbell, Norwood as well as several nieces and nephews. Margaret was pre-deceased by her husband of 62 years, Robert H. Thomas who passed away earlier this year on January 21, 2017 and her brother, Robert G. Campbell who passed away on March 4, 2013.

Born in Colton, NY on August 19, 1932 to the late George and Helen Fisher Campbell, Margaret graduated from Colton-Pierrepont Central School. She married Robert H. Thomas on June 5, 1954. Margaret was a very creative and artistic person. She enjoyed oil, china painting as well as quilting and knitting. She was active with the Borderline Quilters, the Dessert Quilters, the Episcopal Women’s Barn Quilt Guild and the Altar Guild. Margaret was also a member of the Potsdam Town and Country Club in which she was a member for over 52 years. Memorial Donations in Margaret’s memory can be made to the Zion Episcopal Church Memorial Fund. Memories and condolences may be shared online at www.buckfuneralhome.com .

Albert S. “Abbie” Molnar, formerly of Canton and Norwood, New York, passed away peacefully at the Antigua Care Home in Surprise, Arizona, in the early hours of October 9, 2017, just a few months shy of his 92nd birthday. He was born on December 28, 1925, on a farm in Norwood, New York, to George F. and Hermina Stucz Molnar, and was their youngest child.

Albert graduated from Norwood High school in 1943, having played baseball, soccer, and basketball. He earned a scholarship to Middlebury College. His education at Middlebury was interrupted by WWII, when he joined the Navy in March of 1944. He served in the Pacific for two years in the Naval Armed Guard aboard various supply ships. After the war, he attended Cortland State Teachers’ College, playing football, basketball, and soccer, and received his Bachelor of Science in Physical Education in June of1949. From 1949 to 1956, Mr. Molnar first taught elementary math and served as an Administrative Assistant in the Richfield Springs school system. Later, he taught Health and Drivers’ Education at the high school level and coached varsity and JV football, basketball, and track. During this time, he obtained a Master’s Degree in Education at Cortland. From 1956 to 1957, he was a member of the faculty at Potsdam Central School, where he taught 7th and 8th grade math and science. In August of 1957, Albert Molnar was appointed Principal of Elementary Education in the Canton Central school system, at the former Grammar School. In 1960, he obtained a second Master’s Degree in Education from St. Lawrence University. He became principal of the Frances S. Banford Elementary School when it opened in 1962. In 1963, he took the position of principal of the Jr./ Sr. High School, later the Hugh C. Williams High School, where he served until his retirement in 1981. He was an active member of the Lions Club.

Albert and Sally Molnar moved to Arizona, where they started and ran a construction cleaning business for many years.

Albert is predeceased by his first wife, Fay Buschmann Molnar, and his brothers George E. (Elizabeth Hall), Simon (Leonore Rutherford), Michael (Theodora Moore), and his sister Margaret (Donald Cline/Andrew Lapinskas). He is survived by his wife Sally Molnar and his children, Linda (Greg Knowles), Connie (Robert Sterner), and Steven (Carole Abrams), and five grandsons: John, Mark, Kane, Daniel and Matthew.

Abbie was an avid golfer and enjoyed reading and cooking.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the “Canton Golden Bears Booster Club”,

P.O. Box 243, Canton, N.Y. 13617.

Burial arrangements will be announced at a later date.

Clayton;

Mrs. Mary S. Randazzo, 71, wife of Phil Randazzo, died Tuesday, Oct. 10th at St. Joe’s Hospital in Syracuse.

Calling hours will be Monday, Oct. 23rd, from 2-4pm and 7-9pm, at the T.R. Jetty Funeral Home in Clayton. A Celebration of Life will be held Tuesday, Oct. 24th, at the River Community Church at a time to be announced.

Mary was born June 7th, 1946, in Greensboro North Carolina, the daughter of John W. and Martha Welch Snead. She was educated in area schools.

She married Phil Randazzo on March 4th, 1984, in Newport Beach, California.

Mary assisted her husband in the operating of their various businesses, including The Coyote Moon Vineyards in Clayton. She was also a cosmetologist, hair dresser, and mainly an artist. Mary was also an astute biblical scholar.

Surviving besides her husband Phil, is one daughter, Kristina (Christian) Ives and one son Tony (Lori), all of Clayton; six grandchildren; one great grandchild.

She is predeceased by her brothers and one sister.

Donations can be made in her name to Hospice of Jefferson County, 1398 Gotham Street Road, Watertown, NY 13601.

Condolences can be made at trjetty.com

Richard R. Macsherry, 99, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 12, in Mount Dora, FL, arrangements are incomplete with Cleveland Funeral Home, Inc. and a full obituary will be published at a later date.

Funeral services for Jeffrey Wager, age 66, of Ogdensburg, will be held on Saturday, October 14, 2017, at St. John’s Episocpal Church on Caroline Street, Ogdensburg, at 1:30PM with Rev. Edgar Lacombe officiating. Burial will be in Ogdensburgh Cemetery. Calling hours will be held on Friday, October 13, 2017, at Frary Funeral Home from 2:00PM to 4:00PM and 6:00PM to 8:00PM. Mr. Wager passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 11, 2017, at his home.

Jeffrey is survived by his mother, Imogene Wager of Ogdensburg; his sister, Susan Insel of Fulton, NY and five nieces and nephews, Benjamin Young, Matthew Young and his wife, Dana, Abigail Young, Michael Insel and Alexander Insel and one great nephew, Connor Levi Young. Jeffrey is predeceased by a brother, Leslie (Sandy) Wager, Jr. and his father, Dr. Leslie A. Wager.

Jeffrey was born on November 2, 1950, in Ogdensburg, NY, the son of Leslie A. and Imogene Wolfe Wager. He graduated from Ogdensburg Free Academy and attended Manlius Military School. While in high school Jeffrey, affectionately referred to as “Babba,” excelled in baseball and football and also played the lead role in the play “Once Upon A Mattress.” Jeffrey was also known at OFA as a great first baseman with an amazing “ first baseman’s stretch. ” Mr. Wager later went to Louisburg College in North Carolina where he played baseball. During his attendance at Louisburg the baseball team went twice to the Junior College World Series in Colorado where they won both years. Jeffrey went on to graduate from Ithaca College with a degree in Physical Education. He also played Double A Baseball in Watertown during the course of his career.

Jeffery was a very devoted, kind, sweet man not only to his family but to all who knew him. He will be greatly missed by many.

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

Jody J. Towles, 54, of Adams died unexpectedly on October 11, 2017 in Jamestown, NY while on vacation with his wife Erin and family. Arrangements with the Piddock Funeral Home, Inc., Adams are incomplete.

BRICKEY, Lucienne M., 87, of Fort Lauderdale, FL, coming from Newton Falls, NY, passed away Wednesday, October 11, 2017. Lucienne worked for many years as an Administrative Assistant for The New York State Ranger School, she then relocated to south Florida and worked at Nova Law School until retirement. Pre-deceased by her husband, John S. Brickey in 1983. Survived by her children, James (Kami) Brickey, Thomas (Erikka) Brickey, Shirley Murray, Bethany (Lawrence) Rathman and Amy (Richard) Mitchell. She is also survived by sixteen grandchildren and sixteen great-grandchildren. Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, October 14, 2017, 10:00 a.m. at St. Bernadette Catholic Church, 7450 Stirling Road, Hollywood, FL 33024. Arrangements entrusted to Boyd-Panciera Family Funeral Care, Hollywood Boulevard Chapel.

FOWLER- Marie Janet Shippee, age 89, of Fowler, NY, passed away on Thursday, October 12, 2017 at the Samaritan Keep Home in Watertown.

There will be calling hours on Monday, October 16, 2017 from 1:00-3:00 p.m. at French Funeral Home in Gouverneur. Her funeral service will immediately follow at 3:00 p.m. at the funeral home with Pastor Howard Maxson officiating. Burial will follow at Hailesboro Cemetery. Condolences may be shared online at www.frenchfuneralhomes.com.

Marie was born on October 18, 1927 to the late Vern and Ruth (Kentfield) Gillett. She attended the Fowler two room elementary school house and graduated from Gouverneur High School in 1946. She married Howard Shippee on October 10, 1951. This year they marked 66 years together. Their faith and commitment to each other is a great testimony to many.

Mrs. Shippee was employed by JJ Newberry and WT Grants for nine years after school. She was very involved with her community. The focuses of her activities centered on the Fowler Baptist Church, where she worshipped since she was baptized in the early 1940’s. As a faithful servant she has held many offices in the church and was active in the Mission Circle, choir, church pianist, and church treasurer. She also served the American Baptist Association in many capacities including officer and delegate and receiving an award of recognition for her contributions in 2014. Mrs. Shippee was a member since April of 1948 with the Rebecca’s, serving as Grand Noble in 1979.

Family was always important to Marie. Her parents, Vern and Ruth Kentfield Gillett shared her home. She lovingly cared for her father until his death in 1986. Also, and important member of the household was Ethel Thompson, who assisted in raising their boys.

Marie was small in stature, but had no difficulty commanding order in a household full of boys. Marie always found time and resources to give a birthday party to her kids or anyone else that needed one in the neighborhood. She also was a true animal lover and respected all of God’s creatures.

Marie and her husband, Howard have four sons; Paul and Sue of Harrisville, Vern of Balmat, David and Ruth of Fort Edward and Claude of Granville. She has four grandchildren, Michael and Stacy of Harrisville, Anna and Kameron Spaulding of Lenox, Mass., Hillary and Tyler Getty of Kingsbury and Abraham Shippee of Fort Edward and two great grandchildren, Angelina and Aiden Shippee of Harrisville.

Donation may be made in Marie’s memory to the Fowler Baptist Church, 8 Balmat-Fowler Rd., Gouverneur, NY 13642.

The memorial service for Ethelyn Jane (Spicer) Derouin will be 7:00pm Friday, October 20th at the Reed & Benoit Funeral Home, Watertown. Burial will be held at the convenience of her family. Ethelyn passed away September 3, 2017 at her Watertown residence. Arrangements are with Reed & Benoit Funeral Home, Inc.

Jody J. Towles, 54, of Grove Street, Adams, died Oct. 11, 2017 while on vacation with family in Jamestown, NY. A Memorial service will be held at 10 am Tuesday at the Piddock Funeral Home, Inc., Adams, with Rev. Martin Cline officiating. Burial will follow in Rural Cemetery, Adams, with a Celebration of Life at the Adams VFW after. Calling hours are 4 – 8 pm Monday at the funeral home.

Born September 25, 1963, in Watertown, NY the son to the late Ralph and Lavina “Lee” Leween Towles, he graduated from South Jefferson Central School in 1983. He was employed as an OGS engineer at the State Office building, Watertown, NY and was recently recognized by the state for 30 years of service.

Jody was previously married to Carla Hudson Edwards and they had three children, Samantha, David and Catherine. He married Erin Martin Nohle in June 2008, becoming stepfather to Rachel and Christopher Nohle.

Jody enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle as a member of the Azz Dogz, watching football, especially watching his son, son-in-law and grandson play, watching his granddaughters dance, playing darts and pool, and usually being the life of the party. He was an avid sports fan of the Dallas Cowboys, Notre Dame, Red & Black football and Syracuse basketball. Jody coached little League for about 10 years for the Cardinals which became the Rockies. Later he went on to coach his daughter’s modified softball team. He never missed an opportunity to support his children or grandchildren in their various activities. Jody was always there to help his family and friends, especially as a handyman or mechanic.

He is survived by his wife, Erin, his daughters Samantha (Jared) Cook and Catherine Towles, stepchildren Rachel (Tony Doldo) and Christopher Nohle, grandchildren Emma and Ethan Moulton, Grace Cook, Nunzio and Apaulo Doldo, his brother Rick (Judy) Towles, sister Lori (Ernie) Mustizer, half-sisters Lena (Ronny) McBride, Sandra (Harley) McConnell and many nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Jody was predeceased by his son, David G. Towles, his brothers Randy and Thomas Towles, and a niece Tracy McBride Moyer.

Jody’s greatest role and accomplishment was being an amazing Papa to Emma, Nunzio, Grace, Ethan, Apaulo and was excited for the arrival of another in February.

Donations in his memory may be made to the Children’s Miracle Network, 830 Washington St, Watertown, NY 13601.

Online condolences may be made at www.piddockfuneralhome.com

Lawrence N. Carpenter, Watertown, NY, passed away on October 13, 2017 at Samaritan Summit Village surrounded by his family.

Born on April 7, 1935 in Watertown, a son of Russell B. and Beatrice Covey Carpenter, he attended North Junior School and graduated from Hounsfield (Sackets Harbor) Central School in 1954.

He married Roberta A. Colman, Rodman, on October 20, 1956 at the Rodman Congregational Church with the Reverend John Wetzel officiating. They lived all their married life in Sackets Harbor until moving to Samaritan Summit Village in 2014.

Mr. Carpenter enjoyed sports, NASCAR and spending time with his family. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He was a member of the Sackets Harbor Lions Club where he became president and later in charge of the annual Easter Plant Sale. He was in the Naval Reserves and served on the U.S.S. Perry.

He worked at the New York Air Brake in Watertown as an expediter. Mr. Carpenter worked at Model Home Accessories, Watertown, as a driver and stock clerk. In the 1970’s, he owned and operated, with his wife, the Sackets Harbor Fruit Juice Company. They bottled and delivered the juice throughout the tri-county area. He also delivered the Syracuse Post Standard newspapers, and freight for Air Freight Expediters throughout the north country. Mr. Carpenter then worked at Walmart until he retired in 1999.

Surviving besides his wife of 61 years, are three daughters and sons-in-law: Denise and Howard Pope, St. Regis Falls; Linda and Thomas Stoffel, Chaumont; Peggy and Thomas Liptrott, Sackets Harbor; two sons and daughters-in-law: Larry and Lori, Rodman; Scott and Tanya, Adams. Also surviving is a sister, Jean Fitzgerald, Adams; a sister-in-law Phyllis Russell, a brother-in-law Wesley (Mary Ann) Colman, and a brother-in-law Winfield Colman, all of Rodman. Also surviving are eight grandchildren: Stacey (Andy) Burns, Watertown; Diana Liptrott (Rick Bice), Dexter; Russell Edmonds, Watertown; Emily Harris (Igor Mistalov), Roanoke, VA; Thomas (Tracy) Liptrott II, Brownville; Holly (Matt) Rogers, Adams Center; Christopher Carpenter (Lisa Miles), Adams Center; and Joel Carpenter (Andrea Velasquez), Adams. Also, 14 great-grandchildren, several cousins, nieces and nephews. A great-granddaughter, Shelby Harris, predeceased him.

Arrangements are with Johnson Funeral Home, Dexter. Calling hours will be on Monday, October 16, 2017 from 4pm-8pm. The funeral service will be on Tuesday, October 17, 2017 at Johnson Funeral Home at 11:00am. Burial will follow funeral at Lakeside Cemetery, Sackets Harbor. A celebration of life will be held at Sackets Harbor American Legion directly following the burial.

In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Mr. Carpenter may be sent to the Sackets Harbor Fire and Ambulance Squad, PO box 171, Sackets Harbor, NY 13685 or to Seniors Helping Seniors, 156 Chestnut Street, Watertown, NY 13601.

MASSENA — A funeral service for Frederick B. Cook, of Clarkson Avenue, Massena, will be held 3:00 P.M. on Tuesday Oct. 17, 2017 Phillips Memorial Home, Massena, with the Rev. Michael J. Jablonski officiating. Burial to take place in Calvary Cemetery, Massena immediately following services.

The family will receive visitors on Tuesday Oct 17, 2017 from 12:00 P.M. until the time of services at 3:00 P.M. at the Phillips Memorial Home, Massena.

Mr. Cook passed away on October 14, 2017 at his home under the care of his loving children, assisted by Hospice.

He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Charlotte Bosse Cook, Massena, three daughters; Zoeann and Thomas Carey, Mesa, Arizona, Deanna Maguire and Mary Murray, Charleston, South Carolina, Gretchen and Frank of Virginia Beach, Virginia and sons, Ted and Annette Cook of Cary, North Carolina, and Andy and Apey of Massena. Mr. Cook is also survived by his 15 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren with three more expected this year; a total of 8 little ladies and one handsome little man, as well as many nieces and nephews.

Fred Cook was predeceased by a sister, Ann Elizabeth O’Hara, The Woodlands, Texas, and his parents, Ethel and A. Clark Cook.

He was born May 28, 1933 in Massena. He was the son of the late former Town Clerk, A. Clark Cook and Ethel B. Cook. He attended Massena schools and graduated in 1951. On September 3, 1955, he married Charlotte Bosse in the Church of the Sacred Heart, Massena. Fred attended LeMoyne College prior to his entering the United States Army during the Korean War. He served for 16 months in Korea. Upon completion of his military duty, he attended Clarkson University, graduating in 1958 with a degree in Industrial Management. He worked at Reynolds Metals Company while earning his Master’s Degree in Education from St. Lawrence University in 1963.

He joined the faculty at Brasher Falls Central School in the fall of 1963, in the History Department and taught until his retirement in 1988. Following his retirement, he worked for the St. Lawrence County office of Economic Development as the Summer Youth Employment and Training Program. He served in this position for nine years.

Fred was very active in local and St. Lawrence County politics. He was elected a Village of Massena Trustee in Massena in 1968, pledging to investigate and report to the Village Board on the feasibility of establishing a municipal electric power system for Massena. The report concluded that very positive results would occur if Massena were to establish a consumer-owned power company. His study became the cornerstone of a 13-year struggle to establish the Massena Electric Department with the takeover of Niagara-Mohawk in May of 1981. He had served as a member and Vice-Chairman of the Massena Electric Utility Board for many years.

He served a total of five years on the Village Board of Trustees and two terms on the St. Lawrence County Legislature prior to his retiring from active politics. He was a trustee and former member of the Sacred Heart Parish Council for many years.

Fred was a lifelong member of the Knights of Columbus, and is a member of Massena VFW Post 1143, was a member of the American Legion, Post 79, past president of the Massena Jaycees and past president of the Massena Sun-Downers Lions Club. Fred and Charlotte wintered in Palm Bay, Florida for 26 years. He enjoyed golf and was an avid woodworker. He made many pieces of furniture for his children and grandchildren, everything from jewelry boxes to china cabinets, hutches, armoires, trestle tables, pantries, dry sinks and many other family keepsakes. He also enjoyed oil painting and traveling. Fred was especially proud of his family and enjoyed the many activities that his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren pursued.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice, who provided comfort to the family in his final hours, and to the Alzheimer’s Association, in support of his childhood sweetheart and wife, Charlotte. Online condolence and memoires of Fred may be shared with the family by visiting www.PhillipsMemorial.com

CHASE MILLS — Funeral services for 84-year-old Donald C. Carson, a resident of 636 Ruddy Road, will be held Tuesday, October 17, 2017 at 7 p.m. at the Buck Funeral Home in Norwood with Rev. Lee Sweeney presiding. Family and friends may call at the Buck Funeral Home in Norwood on Tuesday from 4 p.m. until the time of the service. Mr. Carson passed away late Friday evening at the Canton-Potsdam Hospital. Donald is survived by his wife of 55 years, Anne, Chase Mills; a son Jeffrey Carson and his partner John Dunderman, Nyack; a daughter Lisa and Kevin Eager, Brownville; two beloved grandchildren, Kennady and Kyle Eager and a sister, Inez Hutchins, Winthrop as well as several nieces and nephews. Donald was pre-deceased by his parents, a brother Gerald “Jake” Carson and a sister, Shirley LaVigne.

Born in Norfolk, NY on July 13, 1933 to the late Fred and Leone Morgan Carson, Donald worked at Reynolds Metals in Massena as a machine operator, retiring after 33 years of service. Don loved spending time outdoors, dancing, vacationing in Myrtle Beach, going on cruises and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. Don was very active, working with the Massena Senior Citizens Club, the St. Lawrence Power and Equipment Museum, the Seaway Valley Seniors and helped out with the Raymondville-Norfolk Food Pantry. Memorial donations in Don’s memory can be made to the Raymondville-Norfolk Food Pantry or to the Madrid Rescue Squad. Memories and condolences may be shared online at www.buckfuneralhome.com.

Walter William Weaver, age 70, beloved husband and father of St. Petersburg, FL, passed away on Wed. Oct. 11, 2017 surrounded by his family at Bayfront Medical Center. He was born on July 23, 1947 in Watertown, NY to Leona Davis and Lloyd Weaver where he was the youngest of 6 children. He lived his early years in NY before moving to Florida in 1976. Walt was not only a loving father and husband and a friend to all who knew him. He always had a smile on his face, was quick with the jokes and could make anyone laugh. He was an active member of the Calcium Fire Department in NY and always enjoyed fishing with his children and riding along on the fire trucks. Throughout his later years, Walt continued to volunteer his time at the Pinellas Park Fire Department, NW Baseball League and St. Anthony’s Hospital. Walt met the love of his life Linda Stevens in 1978 and soon married in 1980. He is survived by his wife Linda Stevens Weaver, sons, Walter Jr. (Cheyenne), William (Jennie), daughter Rachael Weaver, 3 grandchildren, many loving nieces, nephews, friends and his PPFD Family. Public visitation hours to be held Monday Oct. 16, at Beach Memorial Chapel, 301 Corey Ave St. Pete Beach from 6-8 pm. The funeral service will be held the following day Tues Oct. 17th at Beach Memorial Chapel at noon. Memorial contributions in his name can be made to Pinellas Park Fire Explorers Post 945 and St. Anthony’s Hospital Foundation. For photos, full obituary and condolences please visit beachmemorialchapel.com.

WADDINGTON — Richard I. Martin, 73, passed away on Oct. 12 at University of Vermont Medical Center. The family has entrusted their arrangements to the care of the Phillips Memorial Home, Waddington. A full obituary to follow in next publication. Please visit www.PhillipsMemorial.com for more information.

HAILESBORO – Grant “Judd” E. Austin, Jr., age 95, of Hailesboro, passed away on October 11, 2017 at the Gouverneur Hospital.

Calling hours will be held at French Funeral Home in Gouverneur on Wednesday, October 18, 2017 from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. with his funeral service immediately following at 12:00 p.m. with Pastor Howard Maxson officiating. Burial will be in the Hailesboro Cemetery.

Grant was born on May 1, 1922 in Gouverneur to the late Grant E. Austin, Sr. and Nora Linn (Brown) Austin. He attended Gouverneur schools and married Inelda M. Cox on June 6, 1945 in Denver, CO. Inelda passed away on June 22, 2007.

Judd worked 26 years for J&L Steel (Benson Mines), Star Lake, NY until he retired in 1978. While at J&L he held the position of president of the local United Steel Workers Union for several years. Judd has resided in Hailesboro since 1961, where he built his own home with great pride and workmanship. He was a member of the Gouverneur Elks Lodge, and was Elk of the Year from 1982-83. Judd enjoyed the rush of piloting, motorcycling and snowmobiling. He was an avid hunter and belonged to the Mouldy Pond and Dry Timber Hunting Clubs. Later in life he became a enthusiastic, competitive golfer at the Emerald Greens Golf Course playing until he was 93 years old.

He had a great memory and knack as a storyteller. His labor of love was his mechanical ability to fix things, and with that ability, he was very generous with helping people out.

As loving father his survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, Alvin and Julie Austin; two daughters and sons-in-law, Sherry and Donald Payment and Valorie and John Foy; 9 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

Judd is predeceased by his parents and his siblings, Allen “Huck” Austin, Robert “Joe” Austin, Marie Robillard, Honora “Nodie” Stark and Ada “Louise” Hayden.

Donations in memory of Judd may be made to the Gouverneur Library, 60 Church Street, Gouverneur NY 13642 or the Fowler Baptist Church, 9 Fowler-Balmat Road, Gouverneur NY 13642. Condolences may be shared online at www.frenchfuneralhomes.com.

William T Hunter, a native Norfolk passed away September 3rd in South Carolina at the age of 84. He was born in Norfolk, the second child of Thornton and Gleana Andrus Hunter on June 7 1933. At the age of 8, his mother died in an auto accident. By that time, there was 6 children and after that they didn’t live together in the same home. Great Bend area became the location for the family from then on. Bill graduated from Black River High School in 1951 and soon after joined the navy. He was discharged in 1955 and then moved to West Palm Beach, FL where he became Comptroller of a regional auto dealership. He worked for that company there and Bahamas until moving to Hilton Head in 1960.

Soon after moving to West Palm Beach, he married Sally Ploof whom he knew from high school in Black River. During 42 years of marriage they worked together in business and real estate until her death in 2006.

There he became involved in real estate development. Eventually, he became vice president of the company that was developing the island, overseeing all golf and tennis operations. In addition to his job, he also spent considerable time and effort in civic projects and committees. He was well recognized for his volunteerism especially with the fire department and the humane society.

He and his wife made large donations to the animal shelter, and after her death, he heard the village of Black River was trying to raise funds for a new library building. He became the major donor and the library now has a beautiful building and is named Sally Ploof Hunter Memorial Library.

Bill also donated funds to renovate a small park in his native village of Norfolk. He took great pride in being able to fund worthwhile project like that.

He is survived by siblings Ken Hunter, Ellensburg, WA; Gwendolyn Mazzella, Myrtle Beach, SC; and Lucille Davoy, (wife of Claude), Croghan, NY; also by a cousin, Kevin Hunter, and also by two step-children. He also leaves behind a close friend and business associate, Helen Velois of Augusta, GA.

Bill’s ashes will be interred next to his beloved mother in Bixty Cemetery, Norfolk at a grave side service at a later date.

HAILESBORO – Grant “Judd” E. Austin, Jr., age 95, of Hailesboro, passed away on October 11, 2017 at the Gouverneur Hospital.

Calling hours will be held at French Funeral Home in Gouverneur on Wednesday, October 18, 2017 from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. with his funeral service immediately following at 12:00 p.m. with Pastor Howard Maxson officiating. Burial will be in the Hailesboro Cemetery.

Grant was born on May 1, 1922 in Gouverneur to the late Grant E. Austin, Sr. and Nora Linn (Brown) Austin. He attended Gouverneur schools and married Inelda M. Cox on June 6, 1945 in Denver, CO. Inelda passed away on June 22, 2007.

Judd worked 26 years for J&L Steel (Benson Mines), Star Lake, NY until he retired in 1978. While at J&L he held the position of president of the local United Steel Workers Union for several years. Judd has resided in Hailesboro since 1961, where he built his own home with great pride and workmanship. He was a member of the Gouverneur Elks Lodge, and was Elk of the Year from 1982-83. Judd enjoyed the rush of piloting, motorcycling and snowmobiling. He was an avid hunter and belonged to the Mouldy Pond and Dry Timber Hunting Clubs. Later in life he became a enthusiastic, competitive golfer at the Emerald Greens Golf Course playing until he was 93 years old.

He had a great memory and knack as a storyteller. His labor of love was his mechanical ability to fix things, and with that ability, he was very generous with helping people out.

As loving father his survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, Alvin and Julie Austin; two daughters and sons-in-law, Sherry and Donald Payment and Valorie and John Foy; 9 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

Judd is predeceased by his parents and his siblings, Allen “Huck” Austin, Robert “Joe” Austin, Marie Robillard, Honora “Nodie” Stark and Ada “Louise” Hayden.

Donations in memory of Judd may be made to the Gouverneur Library, 60 Church Street, Gouverneur NY 13642 or the Fowler Baptist Church, 9 Fowler-Balmat Road, Gouverneur NY 13642. Condolences may be shared online at www.frenchfuneralhomes.com.

CHIPMAN ­­— Richard “Dick” I. Martin, 73, passed away peacefully Thursday October 12, 2017 at UVM, Burlington, VT surrounded by his loved ones.

Family and friends are welcomed to call the Philips Memorial Home, Waddington, on Tuesday October 17, 2017, from 2:00 to 4:00 P.M. and 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Funeral services will be held Wednesday October 18, 2017 at 10:00 A.M. at the Scotch Presbyterian Church in Chipman, with Pastor Rick Sinclair of Madrid, NY officiating. Burial will take place immediately following services at the New Brookside Cemetery in Waddington, NY.

Born on July 23, 1944 to Willis I. and Margaret Lucille (Goldie) Martin in Ogdensburg, NY, Dick attended and graduated from Madrid-Waddington Central School in June 1962. Richard worked alongside his father as a third generation Dairy Farmer, later taking over the family business in partnership with his brother Roger Martin.

Dick was joined in loving union with MaryAnne Dupray on January 20, 1973 at The Scotch Presbyterian Church with Rev. Stephen Doughty, Minister and Rev. Harold Skelly, Priest presiding. Together they have seven children that they raised on the farm. Dick was proud of his children, sending each of them to college and watching them grow and excel in their professions.

Dick enjoyed working with his hands. In his younger years he took leisure in woodworking projects and renovating the family farm to accommodate his growing family. He enjoyed reading, being outdoors in nature, and spending time with his children taking family hikes, attending school sporting events, and vacation time.

Dick retired from farming in 2008. Dick was a quiet, gentle man with strength of character, integrity, and community spirit. In his retirement he missed the rhythm and reward of farm work but enjoyed the freedom to visit his children.

Dick is survived by his wife of 44 years MaryAnne Martin, his children, Jennifer Martin of Baltimore, MD; Joseph and Nicole Martin and their children Kennedy and Owen of Mendon, NY; Jesse and Sarah Martin of Waltham, MA; Elizabeth (Martin) and Ryan McKnight of Milton, VT; George Martin of Syracuse, NY; John Martin of Syracuse, NY; and Alexandra Martin of Madrid, NY. Dick is also survived by his siblings Joan (Martin) and Jim Dashnaw of Black Lake NY, and Roger and Nancy Martin of Madrid, NY; and nieces.

Memorial contributions in Dick’s name may be shared with Waddington Volunteer Rescue Squad; P.O. Box 331, Waddington, NY 13694. Online condolences and memories of Dick may be shared with the family by visiting www.PhillipsMemorial.com

BRANTINGHAM – V. Paul Kaufmann, 85, of Dwyer Road, Brantingham, passed away Friday evening, October 13, 2017 in the comfort of his home and under the loving care of his family and Lewis County Hospice.

In keeping with his wishes, there will be no funeral or calling hours. Arrangements are with Iseneker Funeral Home, Inc., Lowville. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Friends of Lewis County Hospice, P.O. Box 266, Lowville, NY 13367 or Brantingham Snowmobile Club, P.O. Box 38, Brantingham, NY 13312.

He is survived by six children and their spouses, Dennis and Andrea Lee, Donna and Gary Jones, John and Janet Lee, William and Rebecca Kaufmann, Paula Kaufmann, Tina and Mark Tuttle, all of Lowville; 16 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren; a brother, Roy Kaufmann of California, a sister, Lydia and Herb Hall of Nebraska, and a half brother, Brian Kaufmann of Carthage; several nieces, nephews and cousins. He is predeceased by his wife, Kathryn “Kay” Morrison Lee Kaufmann, who died on November 14, 2000.

He was born on July 11, 1932 in Elizabeth, New Jersey, a son of the late Victor Philip and Fredora “Dora” Vanuk Kaufmann and graduated from Lowville Academy in 1950. He worked for General Telephone Electric, Lowville, before joining the Army during the Korean War. After his service, he went back to work at the telephone company. On July 1, 1962, he married Kathryn “Kay” Morrison Lee in Old Forge, and became co-owner of Kay’s Coffee Shop in Lowville.

Paul continued to work for the telephone company in Lowville for 34 years, retiring from Contel. Together with his wife Kay, they owned and operated Kaufmann Sales and Service in Lowville from 1967-1995, when they retired. Paul was a life member of VFW Post 6912, Lowville American Legion Post #162 and Glen-Greig Fish and Game Club. He was a charter member of the Black River ATV Association, Brantingham Snomads and Watson Snow Snakes; he was also a member of Roy and the boys Hunting Club, Brantingham. Paul received Trail Groomer of the Year award from the NYS Snowmobile Association in 2010.

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