Bonnie R. Wilson age 65 of Lake Ozonia Road in St. Regis Falls passed away on Friday (June 8, 2018) at her home surrounded by her loving family. As per her request there will be no services. Arrangements are with the Fox & Murray Funeral Home.

Surviving is her husband Wayne; a son Wayne Wilson Jr & his companion Barbara Randall of St. Regis Falls; a daughter Tracy Wilson & her companion Mack Wheeler of St. Regis Falls; and a sister Donna (William) Ashlaw of St. Regis Falls.

Bonnie was born on February 22, 1953 in Potsdam NY, a daughter of the late Robert & Rachel (LaFrance) Shanty. She graduated from St. Regis Falls High School and later married Wayne R. Wilson Sr. on July 3, 1971.

She was employed by Sun Feather Soap Factory in Parishville, NY, where she worked until becoming ill. She enjoyed knitting and contributing hundreds of hats & mittens to the needy through the community center over the years. She also loved her many horses and her beloved dogs.

Memorial contributions can be made to Hospice and Palliative Care of St. Lawrence Valley, US Hwy 11, Potsdam, NY 13676. Condolences and fond memories can also be shared at www.foxandmurrayfuneralhome.com.

Mr. David E. Butterfield, age 72 of West Potsdam, NY and formerly of Canton, NY passed away at his residence on June 8, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. Friends may call at the Garner Funeral Service on Thursday, June 14th from 2-4 pm. A memorial service will be held at the Garner Funeral Home at 4pm with Rev. Kenneth Ashley that day. In lieu of flowers contributions in his memory can be made to the Potsdam Volunteer Rescue Squad, the Canton Potsdam Hospital Foundation or to the West Potsdam Volunteer Volunteer Fire Department.

David is survived by his loving wife Patricia J. Butterfield; daughter Amanda S. (Dustin) Bradley; son David W. Stowell; grandchildren Bailee and Nolan Bradley and Celine and Zachery Stowell; brothers Ronnie (Linda) Butterfield and Michael (Jeanne) Butterfield; sisters Gloria (George) Ladison, Bonnie Davis, Sue (Bill) Frank, Vicki Green and Thelma (Jim) Garlough and several nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his parents Harold W. and Freda D. Wyne Butterfield; a granddaughter Courtnee Ann-Marie Stowell; sisters Patricia a. Gardner and Pauline Skiff and brothers Ernest H. and Wayne F. Butterfield.

Mr. David E. Butterfield was born September 7, 1945 in Canton, NY to Harold Butterfield and Freda Wyne. He attended Parishville rural schools. He served in the United States Army from 1967 until 1972. He was stationed in Germany during the Vietnam War. Upon his honorable discharge he returned to the States and on April 8, 1978 he was married to Patricia Daniels in Crary Mills, NY. David worked as a groundskeeper for 27 years at the Best Western Saint Lawrence University Golf Course.

He enjoyed hunting, fishing, bowling, camping and especially spending time with his grandchildren. He very much enjoyed golfing with his daughter every Sunday morning. Condolences, thoughts or memories of David can be shared @www.garnerfh.com.

Funeral Services for Peggy S. Stafford, a resident of 3586 Cormorant Circle SE, Southport, NC and a former resident of Norfolk, NY, will be held Saturday, June 30th at 2pm at the Norfolk United Methodist Church. Burial will be held Sunday, July 1st at 12:30pm in the Lakeview Cemetery, Willsboro, NY. Mrs. Stafford passed away Sunday, May 27th at Autumn Care in Shallotte, NC.

Peggy is survived by four children; Barbara (Bruce) Capron, Westernville, NY; Kathryn (Paul) Cooley, Southport, NC; Richard (Sasha) Stafford, Spencerport, NY and Carolyn (James) Kennedy, Canandaigua, NY; eight grandchildren; Matthew, Adam, Karyn, Brenda, Colleen, Vladimir, Kyle and Luis; eight step-grandchildren and seventeen great-grandchildren. Peggy is also survived by many brother-in-laws, sister-in-laws, nieces and nephews.

Peggy was pre-deceased by her husband, Raymond, in 2013. Peggy was also pre-deceased by two brothers, Edward Smith and L. Robert Smith, and one sister, Virginia Benedict.

Born in Willsboro, NY on March 20, 1931 to L. Foster and Cora Culver Smith, she was a 1949 graduate of Willsboro Central School, a 1953 graduate of Albany State University and received a master of science degree from Potsdam State University College in 1971. She was a retired teacher. Peggy was a life member and past president of the Thousand Islands Girl Scout Council. Her first scouting experience was as a Cub Scout den leader for her son. Peggy began a Senior Scout Troop and became its leader so that her daughters could continue on in Scouts which resulted in her touching many other lives. She became Raquette Valley Day Camp Director and then went on to the council level. Peggy was also very involved in the United Methodist Church, roles which included Sunday School teacher, Church School Superintendent, almost every position in the Women’s Society of Christian Service (WSCS), which became the United Methodist Women (UMW); and participated in the Walk to Emmaus multiple times. Peggy also volunteered her time to help those effected by Hurricane Andrew. And besides all of her own activities, Peggy supported every effort that her husband was involved in, not to mention the involvement in their children and grandchildren’s lives. Oh how they are missed!

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association, Norfolk United Methodist Church, Habitat for Humanity or Hospice. Memories and condolences may be shared online at www.brunswickfuneralservice.com.

Newark — Gerald Robert “Radar” Hardy, 70 entered eternal rest on Wednesday, June 6, 2018 at his brother’s home in Clyde.

Family will greet friends, Tuesday (June 12) from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Norman L. Waterman Funeral Home, Inc., 124 W Miller St, Newark. Burial will be Saturday (June 16) in Black River Cemetery in Watertown at 1 p.m.

In memory of Radar, in lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the American Heart Association, 25 Circle Street, Rochester, 14607.

Radar was born the son of the late Edwin G. and Lina (Lacey) Hardy on Wednesday, January 14, 1948 in Lowville, NY. He was a graduate of Watertown High School. Radar had worked for many years at the Red Rooster in Fairville, Sarah Coventry and most recently Palmyra-Macedon Middle School as custodian. Radar loved his family very much and he enjoyed scratch off tickets. He was a collector of many things and he would go camping every chance he had. Radar particularly enjoyed a trip to Maine a few years ago.

Radar will be remembered by his sisters, Carol (Doug) Loomis and Barbara (Phillip) Boardman; brothers, Bruce (Cindy) and Brian Hardy; many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Radar was predeceased by his brothers, George, Edwin, Donald, Ronald and Carl Hardy.

You may write a memory or condolence to the family by visiting www.watermanfuneralhome.com.

GLENFIELD – Bruce Francis Johnston, 71, of North Shore Road, passed away Saturday morning, June 9, 2018 at Lewis County General Hospital.

The funeral service will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 13, 2018 at Iseneker Funeral Home, Inc. with Rev. Mr. Tom Yousey officiating. Burial will be at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 14, 2018 at Beaches Bridge Cemetery. Calling hours will be held from 4 – 6 p.m. on Wednesday, prior to the funeral service at the funeral home. A gathering at Jeb’s Restaurant will immediately follow the funeral service.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 20 years, Maxine Kohler; a sister, Leslie Johnston of Boston and Nantucket, MA; two step-grandchildren, Sovereign Lyman and Christian Withey; nine step great-grandchildren; many cousins and their families.

Bruce was born on January 17, 1947 in Cambridge, MA, a son of the late Bertran and Gertrude Cady Johnston. He grew up in Nantucket, Massachusetts where he attended Nantucket High School and then Mount Hermon Prepatory School in Mount Hermon, Massachusetts, on a scholarship. Bruce attended the University of Massachusetts for two years before pursing his acting career, which drew him to New York. He had lead roles in Shakesperian productions while living in both Nantucket and New York City. He worked for the Big Apple Moving Company in New York for several years. Bruce met his wife Maxine while working in New York, and on Janaury 14, 1998 the couple were married in Maxine’s nephew Kurt Kohler’s home in Watson. At that time the couple were building their home at Chase Lake.

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

BLACK RIVER — Victoria S. West, 74, of Stafford Drive, died Thursday, June 7, 2018 at her home while under the care of her family and Hospice of Jefferson County, Watertown, NY.

Born on September 10, 1943 in Gouverneur, NY, she was the only child of Victor and Ferne Render Sportelli and she was a 1964 graduate of Indian River Central School.

Victoria married Eugene G. West of Evans Mills, NY on October 21, 1972. A previous marriage to Ron Bechard ended in divorce.

She was a homemaker all of her married life and a member of the Indian River Baptist Church and TOPS #698, both in Philadelphia, NY and she bowled in the Senior League at the Watertown Bowling Center.

Survivors include her husband of 45 years, Eugene; a son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Kelly Bechard, Watertown, NY; a daughter and son-in-law, Cindy and Paul Priest, Black River, NY; seven grandchildren, Vicki Lou Richardson, Erica Bechard, Amber Bechard, Angela Bechard, all of Watertown, NY, Christine Priest, Andrew Priest, Black River, NY and Rachel Priest, Black River, NY; one great-granddaughter.

Her parents and a daughter, Linda Miller in December 2012, died before her.

There will be a Memorial Service 11 am Saturday, June 16, 2018 at the Indian River Baptist Church, Philadelphia, NY with Pastor Joe Moran, officiating.

Calling hours will be 6-8 pm Wednesday, June 13, 2018 at Frederick Bros. Funeral Home, Theresa, NY.

Donations may be made to the Indian River Baptist Church, 42 Main Street, Philadelphia, NY 13673.

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

Calling hours for Shirley A. Wagner will be held on Saturday, June 16, at Cummings Funeral Service, Inc., Clayton from 9:30 — 11:30AM followed by the funeral service at noon at the Clayton United Methodist Church with Pastor Earl L. LaLone presiding. Burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery.

Mrs. Wagner, 92, of Clayton, passed away April 12, 2018 at Kingsway Arms Nursing Center, Schenectady. Online condolences to Shirley’s family may be posted at www.cummingsfuneral.com.

Marie Anna Yolande Bilodeau Poulin, 85, passed away January 31, 2018 in Terrebonne Quebec. Born in St.-Fabien de Panet, Montmagny Quebec on December 14, 1932 to Georges Bilodeau and Exilia Huot, Yolande was one of sixteen children. In 1956 Yolande moved to Detroit, MI, where she met the love of her life, George Poulin. They married on October 13, 1956 and travelled the U.S. and Mexico before settling and raising their family in Massena, NY.

She is survived by her children: Francine (Bruce Tippy), Roger (Ellen Casey), Linda (Steve Leski); and her grandchildren: Remy and Marielle Poulin. George and Yolande enjoyed the ‘snowbird’ lifestyle and migrated to St. Petersburg, FL every winter. Yolande continued her annual Florida migrations after George’s passing on February 10, 2004 but relocated to Terrebonne QC where she lived with her sisters Lucette and Denise Bilodeau until her death.

Yolande was a talented cook, a skilled seamstress, and a proud homemaker. She enjoyed going on extended camping trips, swimming, walking, cross-country skiing, gardening, and the wide variety of birds she attracted with her backyard bird feeders. She also participated in water aerobics, enjoyed cruises to the Caribbean and walking on beaches and gathering sea shells. Her friends and family continue to enjoy the many beautiful shell items she crafted. Yolande loved good food, socializing, welcoming friends and family to her home, traditional French-Canadian songs, and a glass of brandy in the evening. Her smile and laugh could light up a room. Of all of Yolande’s many varied hobbies, skills and interests, her first and foremost passion was for her family. She was a loving and devoted daughter, sister, wife, mother and grandmother. She is missed every day by her family and friends, and her passing leaves behind a legacy of love and accomplishments. Funeral Arrangements: Saturday June 16, 2018 at 11:00am

Église de Saint-Louis-de-France (Church of St. Louis of France),825 rue St-Louis, Terrebonne Quebec Burial Service: Monday June 18. 2018 at 2:00pm Sacred Heart Church, 212 Main Street, Massena New York, ~ followed by interment ~

Calvary Cemetery, Maple Street, Massena NY, Section 24 Lot 31A, where Yolande will be laid to rest beside her husband George Friends and family are warmly and cordially invited to attend either or both services.

THERESA — Maurice A. “Morris” McConnell, 73, of Snell Rd., died Thursday, June 7, 2018 at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Syracuse, NY, where he had been a patient.

Born January 27, 1945 in Philadelphia, NY, he was a son of the late Norman and Dorothy June Tousley McConnell and graduated from Indian River Central School in 1964.

Maurice began working at St. Regis Paper Co., Deferiet, NY, shortly after graduation, working in the lab and with the paper machine and retiring in 2001.

He married Nancy Simmons of Theresa, NY on December 24, 1975.

Maurice enjoyed traveling, wood working, fishing, hunting, riding his gator. Spending time with family was everything to him.

Survivors include his wife of 42 years, Nancy; nine children, Robert Cole, Theresa, NY, Lisa and Scott Morrow, Theresa, NY, Mark and Veronica Cole, Gouverneur, NY, Geoff and Rebecca McConnell, FL, Michelle and Jamie Papin, Theresa, NY, Kim and Mark Scarlett, Hammond, NY, Renee and Jeff Davidson, Theresa, NY, Reenie and Mark DeRosia, Theresa, NY and Rae-Anne Robinson, LaFargeville, NY; several grandchildren and several great-grandchildren; a brother and sister-in-law, Harley and Sandra McConnell, Theresa, NY; a sister and brother-in-law, Barbara and Leon Davis, Alexandria Bay, NY; nieces, nephews and cousins.

A son-in-law, Craig Jobson and four siblings, Archie McConnell, Mary Taney, Roger McConnell and an infant brother, all died previously.

Funeral Services will be 11 am Wednesday, June 13, 2018 at Frederick Bros. Funeral Home, Theresa, NY. Burial will be in Grove Cemetery at a later date.

Calling hours will be 3-6 pm Tuesday, June 12, 2018 at the funeral home.

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

Bradenton, Fla. – William A. Ripp, 68, formerly of Port Leyden passed away on June 7, 2018, in Bradenton, Fla., where he had resided for the past several years.

An obituary will follow when available. Arrangements are in care of Trainor Funeral Home, Inc. Boonville.

NEW BREMEN — Richard J. “Clutcher” Bush, 85, of NYS Route 812, died Sunday morning, June 10, 2018 at his home, under the loving care of his family and Lewis County Hospice.

A graveside service will be at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 16, 2018 at St. Peter’s Cemetery, New Bremen with Rev. Jay Seymour officiating. A Celebration of Life gathering at the family home, 8301 NYS Route 812, Lowville, will immediately follow the graveside service. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to New Bremen Fire Department, 8154 NYS Route 812, Lowville, NY 13367 or St. Peter’s Cemetery, P.O. Box 38, Croghan, NY 13327 or Friends of Lewis County Hospice, P.O. Box 266, Lowville, NY 13367. Arrangements are with Iseneker Funeral Home, Inc., Lowville.

He is survived by his wife of nearly 55 years, Linda; four children and their spouses, Matthew E. and Jill Bush of Croghan, Michelle L. and John Nortz of Lowville; Jacqueline L. and Dennis Mahoney of Castorland; Joyce M. and Rodney Brouty of Castorland; two brothers and three sisters-in-law, Albert Bush of Boonville, Gary and Linda Bush of Lowville; Isabel Bush of Croghan, Elizabeth Bush of Lowville; nine grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and cousins. He is predeceased by a daughter who died shortly after birth, Lucinda Ann Bush; four brothers, Francis, James, Charles; and Gerald Bush who died in infancy; and a sister, Catherine Grotke.

Richard was born on December 28, 1932 in New Bremen, NY, a son of the late Albert F. and Vera B. Goutremout Bush. He graduated from Lowville Academy in 1950. He went to work for Upstate Telephone Company in March 1951 until February, 1992, starting out as a lineman and retiring as a computer technician. On August 31, 1963, he married Linda M. Sullivan at St. Peter’s Church, New Bremen with Rev. Flavian Cooligan officiating.

Richard was a communicant of St. Peter’s Church, Lowville, an honorary member of the New Bremen Fire Department, former, New Bremen Fire Commissioner; past member of Kelly Hill Hunting Club. He enjoyed hunting, going to camp and spending time with his grandchildren.

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

Massena: Rita L. Richer, of Roosevelt Rd passed late Saturday evening at her home under the care of her loving family and hospice. The family has entrusted funeral arrangements to the care and direction of the Phillips Memorial Home, Massena. A complete obituary to follow when available. For more information, please visit www.PhillipsMemorial.com.

Louisville: Thomas “Tom” F. Geagan, 76, passed away on February 4, 2018. His family will be receiving friends and family on Friday evening June 15, 2018 from 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. at the Phillips Memorial Home in Massena. A Memorial Mass will be held on Saturday June 16, 2018 at 12:00 P.M. at the Church of the Sacred Heart in Massena with Rev. Donald J. Manfred presiding, with a reception to follow at the Italian American Club, Massena. In lieu of flowers the family kindly asks that donations be made to the Chris Rose Lacrosse Fund in memory of Coach Geagan. These monies will be used to buy lacrosse equipment for kids who wish to play, yet cannot afford it.

It was Coach Geagan’s number one goal to get a stick in the hands of every kid and have them fall in love with the game, as he did. Donations may be sent to c/o Chris Rose, 1039 State Route 11C, Brasher Falls, NY 13613. Online memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.PhillipsMemorial.com

Jean Marie Saber, 81, formerly of Star Lake, NY, passed away on May 18th, 2018 in Zephyrhills, Florida.

She was born on December 1, 1936 in Newton Falls, NY to William Joseph and Elizabeth May (Sykes) Saber.

Among her survivors include: 2 sisters: Helen Chelmey of Zephyrhills, FL and Lois Gonzalez of Watertown, NY. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

Jean is predeceased by both of her parents and by her sister, Shirley Powers.

Jean spent many years working at Nation Wide Insurance, until her retirement. She was a member of the Loyal Order of Moose and the Fraternal Order of Eagles.

Arrangements are with the Hawley Funeral Home in Star Lake, NY. A graveside service will be held at the St. Hubert’s Cemetery on Thursday, May 14th at 11:00.

Fowler- Robert G. Tripp, 79, passed away June 8, 2018 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Syracuse.

Funeral arrangements are private with Green Funeral Home, Gouverneur.

LOWVILLE – Gary Anthony Schneeberger, 84, of NYS Route 12, died Sunday evening, June 10, 2018 at his home, under the loving care of his family and Lewis County Hospice.

A funeral service will be at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, June 15, 2018 at Iseneker Funeral Home, Inc., Lowville with Rev. Jay Seymour officiating. Calling hours will be from 3-7 p.m. prior to the funeral service, at the funeral home. Contributions may be made to Friends of Lewis County Hospice, P.O. Box 266, Lowville, NY 13367.

He is survived by his wife of nearly 58 years, Nancy; four children, Laurie Larsen of Goose Creek, SC; Mickey Schneeberger of Lowville; Heidi and Neal Baldwin of Parish; Lee and Crandall LaPlante of Carthage; a sister-in-law, Nina Schneeberger of Croghan; seven grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, several nieces, nephews and cousins. He is predeceased by a sister, Mary Frank and three brothers, Francis, Lyle and Gerald Schneeberger.

Gary was born on August 11, 1933 in Beaver Falls, NY, a son of the late Jacob and Charlotte Martin Schneeberger. Gary was a pinsetter at Beaver Falls Community Hall, beginning at age 12. He graduated from Beaver River Central School. While in school, he was a star athlete and was captain of the football team and was class president. He was also active with clubs and organizations during high school. He worked for J.P. Lewis in Beaver Falls. Gary worked for AMF in Lowville for 29 ½ years. On July 2, 1960, he married Nancy Ann Longamore at St. Stephen’s Church, Croghan, with Rev. Reginald Baliman officiating. He also worked for Nortz and Virkler, then for The ARC for 19 years, as supervisor and fundraising co-ordinator . Gary was well known as the barbeque chicken king of Lowville. He was a past member of BPOE 1605, Lowville Elks Lodge. He played softball for 14 years for the Fargo Inn. Gary was a sports fanatic, he was an avid fan of the NY Yankees, NY Giants, and Syracuse University sports. Gary was also an avid bowler. Most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his family.

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

Massena: Rita L. Richer, of Roosevelt Road passed late Saturday evening at her home under the care of her loving family and hospice. The family has entrusted funeral arrangements to the care and direction of the Phillips Memorial Home, Massena.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday, June15, 2018 at Sacred Heart Church with Fr. Tojo officiating. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery, Massena.

Family and friends are welcome to call the Phillips Memorial Home, on Thursday afternoon (June 14, 2018) from 2:00 to 4:00 P.M. and 7:00 to 9:00 P.M.

Rita was born on September 6, 1922 in Dickinson, NY to the late Myrle and Bertha (Rouselle) Guyette.

She attended Massena Schools and graduated from Massena High School, and later attended Central City Business School in Schenectady, NY

She began her career at General Electric in Schenectady in the drafting department. She later worked for a short time with the highway department in Massena, and as a secretary at ALCOA.

Rita married Raymond J. Richer on September 29, 1951 at the Church of the Sacred Heart in Massena. The mass was officiated by the late Rev. Msgr. Robert Lawler.

In the early 1960’s Rita and Ray purchased a dairy farm, which kept them very busy as they raised their family. Rita was well known for her strong work ethic. In addition to the dairy farm, she also had over 2000 chickens and supplied eggs to many businesses, restaurants, and the hospital in Massena. It was through her egg business, that Rita became known to many around town as the “Egg Lady”.

In 1968, Rita began working as a free-lance court reporter and stenographer serving many courts around St. Lawrence County, including the Town and Village of Massena. Rita retired in 2013 at the age of 90, after a 45-year career as a stenographer.

Rita was a green thumb that would keep busy with growing just about anything in her vegetable and flower gardens. She also enjoyed horse races, especially Saratoga, and attending flea markets. She was a frequent visitor to the Casino. Most of all, she enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She is survived by her loving children, a son Raymond M. Richer of Massena, and a daughter Rhonda Poupore of Massena. She also survived by her grandchildren Joshua (Patricia) of Scotia, NY, and Jarred (Natalie) Poupore, and great-grandchildren, Coy and Anthony Poupore of Clemmons, NC. She was predeceased by her husband Raymond J. in 2000, her brothers Raleigh and Paul Guyette and sister Pauline Freego along with and her son in-law Anthony Poupore in 2013.

Memorial contributions may be shared with Hospice and Palliative Care Of St. Lawrence Valley and Massena Rescue Squad. Arrangements are under the care of Phillips Memorial Home in Massena. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family by visiting www.PhillipsMemorial.com

A funeral mass for Jill Ose, 72, Adams will be held on Saturday, June 16th at 10:00 am at the St. Leo-St. Ann Catholic Church in Holland Patent. A burial will follow the mass in the St. Ann Cemetery.

Mrs. Ose died February 9, 2018 at Samaritan Medical Center.

Arrangements are with Carpenter-Stoodley Funeral Home, Belleville.

TALCVILLE – Elizabeth “Liz” Marie Bishop, age 69, of Talcville, passed away on Sunday, June 10, 2018 under the care of her family and hospice.

There will be a graveside service held in the Fairview Cemetery in Edwards on Thursday, June 14, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. There are no calling hours. Arrangements are with French Funeral Home in Edwards. Condolences may be shared online at www.frenchfuneralhomes.com.

Ann Marie (Whalen) Croyle of Santa Barbara, Calif., passed away unexpectedly on April 27, 2018. She was surrounded by her children and grandchildren, who had gathered to celebrate her upcoming 90th birthday. Her epic birthday party with friends and family members was subsequently turned into an Irish wake, where Ann’s long and meaningful life was celebrated. Wife of the late Robert C. Croyle, she and her husband relocated to Santa Barbara in 2003 from Watertown. Bob passed away in 2009.

Born in Watertown on April 30, 1928, to Patrick and Margaret (Gilligan) Whalen, Ann was one of nine children. She graduated from Watertown High School and then worked as a secretary for Empsall’s Department Store. After marrying in 1948, the couple lived in Potsdam, while Bob finished his degree at St. Lawrence University. They settled in West Carthage, where they began their family, eventually moving to Watertown in 1961. After their six children were grown, Ann worked for the county and state courts in Watertown. She enjoyed summers at the family cottage on Lake Ontario and her last 15 years in the warmer climate of California.

Ann was funny, smart, sharp, compassionate, and committed to social-justice issues. She was an avid reader, accomplished bridge player, and dedicated crossword-puzzle solver. Her 15 minutes of fame came when, she, her sister Rose, and next-door neighbor Jean were photographed as children on a stone wall in Thompson Park; taken by Willabel Cole Mitchell, the photograph was later featured on well-known posters and notecards (Entre Nous or Girlfriends). Her laugh was a trademark, and her family dearly loved to hear it. One of the last things she said to them in her final moments was her oft-repeated mantra: “Take care of your family: your family is everything.”

Ann Croyle is survived by her children: Robert J. of Burlington, Mass.; Steven J. (Mary Lou) of Newfield; Martin W. (Abigail) of Wenham, Mass.; Jeffrey A. (Pamela) of Essex, Conn.; Linda M. (Lori) of Goleta, Calif.; and Lisa A. of Wake Forest, N.C. She is also survived by eight grandchildren, a great-granddaughter, countless friends, faithful bridge partners, and a multi-generational extended family, who will miss her terribly. She was a member of Holy Family Church in Watertown and St. Raphael’s Church in Santa Barbara.

Her family is hosting a gathering of friends and family to share memories and celebrate her life on Sunday, July 1, from 1-4 pm near the family cottage on Point Salubrious (10128 County Route 125, Chaumont, 13622). Those who would like to be included in the headcount are asked to RSVP to lcroyle1@gmail.com.