A Celebration of Life for Yvonne S. Shampine Bowman, to be hosted by her family in honor of her 60th birthday, Saturday, September 29, 2018 from 1-5. The Celebration of Life will be held at her childhood home, 151 Ferguson Road, Antwerp, NY. Yvonne passed away July 1st in Fairfax, VA, at the age of 59.

BRASHER FALLS – Dorothea Susan Badenhausen, M.D., 10 Church Street South, passed away Sunday, September 23, 2018, at home, surrounded by friends and family. She had been ill for several years.

Arrangements are entrusted to Hammill Funeral Home in Winthrop where calling hours will be held Thursday September 27th, from 2 – 4 PM and 6 – 8 PM. A Community Tribute in Honor of Dr. Susan will be Celebrated on Friday September 28th at 11:00 AM at the Badenhausen Library, located at 4 Main Street in Brasher Falls. Burial will take place at the convenience of her family at New Dorp Moravian Cemetery in Staten Island.

“Dr Susan,” as she was known to her many patients and friends, was born on May 19, 1935, on Staten Island, New York, to Dorothea and Walter E. Badenhausen.

Dr. Badenhausen attended Staten Island Academy and graduated from Connecticut College, New London, Connecticut in 1957. She served as a research professional at Columbia University, at the Rockefeller Institute and Harvard University from 1957-1967. In 1971 she received her Doctor of Medicine from the Boston University School of Medicine. Her internships and residencies were served at Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn. She was the co-author of many articles in professional journals.

Dr. Badenhausen came to St. Lawrence County in 1975 where she established a Partnership in Health Care practice with her partner, Joann M. Spatafora. This medical partnership was unique in the region at that time and was affiliated with Canton-Potsdam Hospital where Dr. Badenhausen was a longtime physician. She received the Distinguished Service and Recognitions Awards from the hospital in 2007-2008.

In addition to their medical practice, Badenhausen and Spatafora formed an organic farm on 350 acres off the Hopson Road in the Town of Brasher, where through the years they enlisted the help of many agricultural interns from Cornell University. The farm was a vital part of a regional organic growing movement. Spatafora died in 2001 from complications of ALS.

Dr. Badenhausen was the Physician Director for the Potsdam Nursing Home and physician for the Sunmount Residential Center on Bayley Road, Massena. She was school physician for Parishville-Hopkinton Central School and public health officer for the towns of Brasher, Stockholm, Hopkinton and Lawrence. In addition, she served on the Board of Health for St. Lawrence County, a vital team for ensuring the public’s health and safety.

Formerly of Canton—Dr. Harry E Howe, 96, passed away on September 12, 2018, in Lebanon, NH. Harry was born in Tunbridge, VT, on October 7, 1921, to Etta and Silvester Howe. He was raised on a dairy farm with eight siblings. He attended local elementary and high school and graduated from the University of Vermont, in May of 1943, where he had enrolled in the Advanced Officer Candidate School (ROTC). Two weeks later, he reported for active duty in the US Army at Fort Devens, MA. Shortly thereafter he arrived at Fort Benning, GA, to start Infantry Officer Candidate School (OCS). He graduated and was commissioned a second lieutenant on September 11, 1943. After additional training, he arrived in Greenock, Scotland, on June 28, 1944, and entered World War II, as an Infantry Platoon leader.

During this time, he and some of his men were captured and sent to a German POW camp. They were liberated for a short period of time, but then recaptured. He remained a POW, until the end of the war in the European theater. He was released as a POW and arrived back in the US, by boat, at Norfolk VA, on July 1, 1945. He spent the summer, helping on the home farm and resumed his relationship with Theo Orr, of Vershire, VT, who he met while attending the University of Vermont. After a short engagement, they set a wedding date for August 18, 1945. After their marriage, he resumed his tour of active duty and was discharged, in December of 1945.

Later that same month, he accepted a teaching position in Poultney, VT and the following fall, returned to the University of Vermont, on the GI Bill, to earn his Master’s Degree in Education. During this time, their first child, Gregory, was born. That fall he was hired as a high school math and science teacher in Barre, VT. After a while, it became clear, that he could not support a family on his teacher’s salary and applied for medical school, something he had thought about for a number of years.

He was admitted, to the University of Vermont Medical School, Class of 1952, and moved the family to Burlington, VT. He attended, four years of medical school, four years of surgery training, one year as an intern, and another year as a resident. During that time, he and his wife Theo, had two more children; Douglas and Fay. In July of 1957, he moved the family to Massena, NY, bought a home and started a private surgery practice.

He remained in Massena, for about a year and a half, before moving the family to Canton, NY, a small university town, to continue his surgery practice, until retirement on July 1, 1987. During their time in Canton, both Harry and Theo were very active in the community. Shortly after arriving in Canton, he became the school physician at Canton Agricultural and Technical Institute (ATI). He also had a long-term relationship with St. Lawrence University, providing trauma care and became the athletic team physician. Harry ultimately received a North Country Citation in 1977, from St. Lawrence University, a Distinguished Citizen Award from Canton College, in 1986, and was inducted into the SUNY Canton Wall of Fame, in 2013. He and Theo established a Nursing scholarship at SUNY Canton, in 1983. Theo, for many years, was a member of the Canton College Foundation Board.

Also during their time in Canton, they built, acquired, and managed residential rental properties. Those businesses continue today; over fifty years later. They were active in many local groups and organizations and very active socially.

Upon retirement, the couple moved to Louisville, NY, in 1988, where they purchased a 200 acre farm and raised registered Polled Herefords and had a large vegetable garden. They did extensive traveling around the world, and included the extended family on ski vacations to the western US and Canada, as well as several trips to the Bahamas and Virgin Islands. In 1996, they moved back to Vermont, for a second retirement, in Quechee. Some time after relocating, Harry wrote and published his memoirs and copies of the book, “A Journey From Tunbridge”, are available for loan, from the Village and Town of Canton Historian, as well as SUNY Canton. Copies were also presented to the UVM Medical School and the Historical Society of Tunbridge, VT. Again, they were very active in community affairs, as well as recreational opportunities at the Quechee Club; skiing, hiking, canoeing, golf. In 2015, they moved to Harvest Hill, a retirement home in Lebanon, NH.

Harry enjoyed many outdoor activities, as previously mentioned. He also enjoyed hunting; deer, turkeys, waterfowl, and upland game. He enjoyed fly fishing for trout. He was a member of the Stillwater Club of Canton, NY for over 20 years. Until recently, he and Theo would return to Canton every spring, to participate in their son’s maple sugar operation.

Harry was the last of his siblings, to pass. He lost his, wife of 71 years, Theo, on Dec 3, 2016. He lost a son, Douglas, in 1996. He is survived by his son Gregory, his daughter Fay, his grandchildren Graham Howe, Carrie Capella, Avery Weber, and Ian Weber; and great grand children Eloise and Harry Howe, children of Graham and his wife Liz, and Vivian Capella, daughter of Carrie and her husband Tyler Capella. Harry had a very successful and busyP life. He created and left a wonderful legacy. He provided very generous support for the UVM Medical School and SUNY Canton. He lead by example and was not afraid of hard work. His first year in retirement, on the farm in Louisville, he cut, split, and stacked 80 face cords of firewood.

Memorial contributions may be made in Harry’s honor; a tax deductible donation may be made to “SUNY Canton College Foundation Office” c/o the Dr. Harry E. Howe Endowed Scholarship and mailed to: The SUNY Canton College Foundation, 34 Cornell Drive, Canton, NY 13617. The scholarship is given yearly to a student in the nursing program. Gregory Howe has agreed to match all donations. A celebration of life service, will be held at Harvest Hill, Alice Peck Day Drive, Lebanon, NH, on October 20, 2018, at 1:30 PM.

Edwin N. Urf, Sr., 71, of Watertown and formerly of Attica, NY, passed away Wednesday, September 26, at Samaritan Keep Home.

Massena: Cary W. Greene, 58, passed away at his home early Wednesday morning, September 26, 2018. Friends and family may be received on Friday, September 28, 2018 from 2-4 & 6-8 pm at Phillips Memorial Home, Waddington. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, September 29, 2018 at 11:00 am at the Phillips Memorial Home in Waddington, NY. Interment will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Waddington.

Cary was born on April 2, 1960 in Canton, NY the son of William “Reggie” and Fern (Heringer) Greene. He graduated from Madrid-Waddington in 1978. After school, he worked with his father doing construction at F & R Construction. He worked as a Corrections Officer at Ogdensburg Correctional Facility. He later got promoted to Sergeant and relocated to the Albany area, retiring after 19 years. After retiring, he moved back to the North Country to be closer to his family. He always enjoyed doing construction. He loved to take his boat out on the river, listen to classic rock and was an avid Buffalo Bills fan. He married Janice Young in 1984, together they had three children.

He is survived by his mother, Fern Greene of Waddington; three children, John Greene and significant other Rebecca Robert of Potsdam, Angie and significant other, Tom Snyder of Massena and Jenn Greene of Massena; four grandchildren, Alex, Alayna, Zack Snyder and Cash Greene; two brothers, Kevin and wife Bridget of Idaho Falls, Idaho and Darin “DJ” and Kathy Greene of Waddington; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his father in 2015 and a brother, Donald Greene in 1990.

He was a past member of the Waddington Fire Department and at one time he managed men’s softball teams in Waddington and Ogdensburg, and played for several years. He enjoyed playing hockey where he was a goalie and he also played baseball as a catcher.

Memorial contributions in Cary’s name may be made to Waddington Volunteer Fire Department.

Arrangements are under the direction of Phillips Memorial Home in Waddington. Online condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.PhillipsMemorial.com

Norfolk: Harold R. McNamara of Plum Brook Rd., passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by the loving care of hospice and his personal caretakers. Arrangements are under the care and direction of the Phillips Memorial Home, Massena. A complete obituary to follow in the next publication, or visit www.PhillipsMemorial.com for more information.

A memorial service to celebrate the life of Mildred Chrissley will be held on October 1, 2018 at 11:00 am in Brookside Cemetery. Mrs. Chrissley passed away November 15, 2017 in Largo, Florida.

William S. Smithers, age 87 of Hammond and formerly of Las Cruces, NM passed away on Monday (Sept

24, 2018) at the Maplewood Healthcare & Rehab Center in Canton NY surrounded by his loving family. As per his request there will be no funeral services.

Surviving are his children William Smithers Jr. of Hammond, Peter Smithers of Dexter, NY and Jody Smithers of Watertown; step children Michael Blodgett of Tucson, AZ, Sue Blodgett & her husband Andy Lenssen of Ames, IA and Marty Blodgett of Ithaca, NY, Patricia Martin of Las Vegas, NV; grandchildren Lorien Beaulieu & her husband Andy, Erik Smithers, Matthew Smithers, Melissa Smithers, Chelsey Smithers, Hannah Smithers, Thea Blodgett-Gallahan, and Susie Lenssen; Six great-grandchildren and a niece Myra McAllister.

A son, John Smithers and two brothers Keith & Robert Smithers predeceased him.

Bill was born on November 21, 1930 in Ogdensburg, a son of the late Lysle & Grace (Parks) Smithers. He graduated from Heuvelton High School and later received a Bachelor’s Degree from St. Lawrence University in Theology. He married Jessie McCauley which later ended in divorce, and was then married to Mary Blodgett who predeceased him. He then married Gayle Chapman who also predeceased him.

In 1950 he began his ministry work caring for the churches in North Lawrence, Colton, Lisbon, Gloversville and Syracuse until 1968 when he began teaching at Fulton Montgomery Community College as a professor of Sociology until he retired in 1992.

Bill moved to Las Cruces, NM following his retirement, where he lived for the next 25 years. He was a master bridge player, a member of the Las Cruces Bridge Club, marched with Dr. Martin Luther King and was active in the Civil Rights Movement. He also enjoyed fishing, golfing, traveling, long distance running and spending time with his family.

Condolences and fond memories can also be shared at www.foxandmurrayfuneralhome.com.

Mrs. Betty Jean (Hand) Harmon, born in Ogdensburg, NY on March 26, 1941, passed away suddenly at her home at age 77 in August, 2018 in Reno, Nevada.

Betty grew up in Dekalb Junction, NY and graduated high school from Hermon-Dekalb Central School in 1962. In 1981, Betty moved to Reno. She worked for many years in child care, caregiving, and food service.

Betty was one of four children born to the late Gerald and Dorothy Hand. Betty was the beloved wife of the late Cirsil Bud Harmon. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Richard Hand and Hubert Hand; and nephews, Michael Hand and Robert Hand. Betty is survived by her brother, Donald Hand, of Philadelphia, NY; nieces, Julie Brooks, Donna Wiley, and Amy Hand-Haycock; nephews, Steve Hand and Darren Hand; several grandnieces and grandnephews.

Betty loved watching TV, reading, chatting on the phone, and going to the movies with her family. She enjoyed the companionship of her cat, Tamara, for almost ten years.

Services will be private. Arrangements are under the direction of Walton’s Funerals & Cremations.

A Memorial Service for Vaughn J. Montroy, age 70 formerly of Parishville and Potsdam will be held on Saturday October 27, 2018 at 12:00pm at the Fox & Murray Funeral Home with Deacon Mark LaLonde officiating. Burial will be at Chapel Hill Cemetery in Parishville.

Calling hours will be held also on Saturday from 10:00am until the time of the service. Mr. Montroy passed away on Tuesday (Sept 25, 2018) at the Maplewood Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center in Canton surrounded by his loving family.

Surviving are his children Lisa Meyer & her husband Joseph, Vaughn Montroy of Ocala FL, and Julie Smith & her husband Jim all of Ogdensburg; his former wife Jeffra Montroy of Ogdensburg; a sister Diane Kerr of Ogdensburg; grandchildren Jordan Hollister, Logan & Madison Meyer, Hannah Smith, Kaley Montroy; step grandchildren Ben & Brittany Smith; along with several nieces, nephews & cousins.

Vaughn was born on March 24, 1948 in Ogdensburg NY, a son of the late Walter & Patricia (Rath) Montroy. He graduated from OFA in 1966 and married Jeffra Hooper on February 8, 1966. Although the couple later separated, they remained good friends.

Vaughn began his career at the Standard Shade Roller where he worked until 1983, and later became a correctional officer at the Riverview Correctional Facility. He ran the law library at the facility until 2009 when he retired.

He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, playing trivia, genealogy, playing the guitar, listening to music, wee bowling, spending time with grandchildren and eating dinner at his daughters houses. 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. Howard E. Kelley, age 87 of Potsdam, NY passed away on September 26th at his home surrounded by his loving family and Hospice and Palliative Care of the St. Lawrence Valley. Arrangements are with the Garner Funeral Service. Friends may call on Monday, October 1st at the Garner Funeral Service from 4-7pm. Funeral Service will be held Tuesday the 2nd at 10:30 am at the Garner Funeral Service with Rev. Garry Giroux and Rick Vaillancourt officiating. Burial will follow the service at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Potsdam, NY. Contributions in his memory can be made to the Hospice and Palliative Care of the St. Lawrence Valley, Potsdam Volunteer Rescue Squad, to the VA Hospital in Syracuse, NY or to a charity of one’s choice.

Howard is survived by his companion Edith Norman, a son Andrew (Lori) Kelley of Syracuse, NY; daughters Karen (William) Mulvaugh of Shallotte, NC, Cynthia (Richard) Murray of Pierrepont, NY, Mary Louise (Gary) Carlson of Ashland, MA; 12 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren and nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his wife Rosalind Kelley, a son George Kelley, a daughter Rosalyn Doughty, sister-in-law Clementine-Louise Reynolds, and brothers Girard “Gerry” and Andrew “Bud” Kelley.

Mr. Howard E. Kelley was born on March 12, 1931 in Utica, NY to the late Andrew J. Kelley, Sr. and Clare Kelly. He was a 1950 graduate of Potsdam Central High School where he excelled in Track and Field. He then served in the United States Navy during the Korean War and he toured South America. In 1951 at St. Mary’s Church in Potsdam he was married to Rosalind “Rody” Widrick for 53 years. She passed away on January 20th 2005.

Howard was a truck driver for Wonder Bread and then for Nabisco before going to work for the United States Postal Service where he worked the window in Potsdam for many years until his retirement. Howard was very involved in the Potsdam Elks Lodge Post 2074. He was the former District Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler, Past State Vice President, Past Potsdam Exalted Ruler and Grand Lodge Member (which required at least 50 years of service). He also did a lot of traveling with the Elks Lodge and loved to golf. Howard was also a member of the Knights of Columbus. Howard was very active with seniors’ clubs and square dancing. He was a member of the Colton Senior’s Club and the Skirts and Flirts for many years.

OSWEGATCHIE – Timothy “Tim” P. Kerr, age 51, of Oswegatchie, passed away on September 24, 2018 at the Clifton-Fine Hospital.

Tim was born on May 20, 1967 in Star Lake to Arlene J. (Gish) Kerr and the late Kenneth “Doc” Kerr. He graduated from the Clifton-Fine Central School in 1985 and worked for the Newton Falls Paper Mill before working in construction. For ten years he had worked as the Head Mechanic for the Wanakena Ranger School and has been on dialysis for the past three years.

Tim loved to ride motorcycles and to go four-wheeling. He was the type of guy to help anybody who needed it and was loved for that. He cooked at many BBQ’s and volunteered to groom the miles of trails for the Cranberry Lake Snowmobile Club.

His survivors include his mother, Arlene Kerr of Oswegatchie; his sons, Ryan Kerr of Arizona, Tyler Kerr of Madrid; and his brother and sister-in-law, Dean and Betty Kerr of Fine. He is also survived by his nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends.

Tim is predeceased by his father, Kenneth “Doc” Kerr.

Donations in memory of Tim may be made to the Argarwal Renal Center, 124 Ford Ave., Ogdensburg NY 13669, the Joslin Diabetes Center, 3229 E. Genesee St, Syracuse NY 13214, or to a charity of your choice.

There will be a Celebration of Life held at the Twin Lakes Hotel in Star Lake on Saturday, October 6, 2018 beginning at 1:00 p.m. Arrangements are with French Family Funeral Home in Star Lake. Condolences may be shared online at www.frenchfuneralhomes.com.

POTSDAM – Marie Elaine Reid Ryan, 81, of Mayfield Drive and longtime resident of County Route 37, Massena, peacefully passed away early Thursday morning, September 27, 2018 at United Helpers Maplewood Campus, with her family by her side and under the care of Hospice.

Marie was born May 6, 1937 in Burke Center, New York the daughter of the late Charles Jr. and Marion Holmes Reid and was a graduate of Franklin Academy in Malone. On December 15, 1956, she married Robert James Ryan at the Burke Center Presbyterian Church. He predeceased her on August 26, 2000.

As a young lady, she worked at JJ Newberry’s in Malone and later worked at Alcoa as a Statistics Clerk for a short time. After her marriage, she dedicated her time and love to raising her family. She was an active member of the Massena Senior Citizens Club and enjoyed gardening, especially growing and harvesting her raspberries. Marie also enjoyed flowers, quilting, playing cards, and cherished the time and memories she made with her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.

Marie is survived by her daughters and their husbands, Merri Lynn and Stephen Lomax of New Jersey; Sue and Jim Corbett of Potsdam; and Dianne and Mark Jackson of Syracuse; her grandchildren, Adam Lomax, Daniel (Marilyn) Lomax, and Megan Lomax; Sean, Brendan, and Conor Corbett; and Gregory (Jennifer) Jackson, Alexander and Nicholas Jackson; eight great grandchildren; her sister, Harriet Bennett of Florida; and nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents and her husband, she was predeceased by her sister, Donna Perry on December 17, 2013.

At her request there will be no calling hours or funeral service. Burial will be held privately in Burke Center Cemetery.

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

Arrangements are with the Donaldson-Seymour Funeral Home, Potsdam, where memories and condolences may be shared online at www.donaldsonseymour.com.

Maria L. West passed away on Saturday, September 22nd in Rockford, IL surrounded by her loving family. The former Maria Frechette grew up in Sackets Harbor NY, was 56 years old and died of complications related to cancer treatment. She was the daughter of Eldon and Emelia Frechette. She is survived by her husband, three children and six grandchildren, her parents, five brothers (Vinny, Mark, Danny, Dave and Matt) and many nieces and nephews.

Maria was born in Toronto Canada in the fall of 1962. She attended Sackets schools and graduated from Immaculate Heart Central in 1980. She also graduated from Jefferson Community College and Nazareth University in Rochester NY, where she received a degree in Elementary Education and Sociology. She received her Masters from Albany State, in NY, with a degree in behavior management.

Maria had a rewarding and diverse work career. She worked as a special education teacher in New York, New Hampshire and Indiana. She opened and ran her own Nursery School ( A Sound Start ) and worked as The Parent Services Coordinator at the New York State School for the Deaf in Rome, NY. While working as a Special Education Teacher in Indiana, Maria recognized a need that was not being met when it came to educating children with Autism. Maria was instrumental in creating a program at the Brownsburg School Corp. (A suburb of Indianapolis) specifically for children with Autism called the Bridge Program. Later Maria’s skills were put to use within Brownsburg as a “Special Education Consultant” working with Teachers and Administrators to create the most effective learning environment for all of Brownsburg’s Special Needs students. Maria was a gifted educator, parent advocate and problem solver who always put the needs of her students first. She accepted people where they were and worked with them to make things better. She never saw limitations but only potential in everyone she interacted with. Maria’s most important role however was that of wife, mother and Nani, daughter and sister.

Maria was married to Rick West at Sacred Heart Church in Watertown NY in August, 1987 and then settled together in Nashua New Hampshire until Maria became pregnant with their first child, Amelia (Lebanon, Indiana). They then relocated back to New York in order to be closer to family and welcomed Amelia upon her birth to their first home in Utica, NY. Maria decided to put teaching on hold to raise their children and soon brought their second daughter Andreana into the world. Andreana introduced us to deafness, which only fed Maria’s natural desire to educate herself first so she could then educate others. During the learning process Maria came across another opportunity to enrichen our lives and soon adopted a two year old deaf boy. Tyler joined his two sisters and the journey continued. Maria saw a gap in pre-school education for the deaf, which is why she started her Nursery School, open to hearing and deaf. What a gift it was that Maria understood education, sign language and what it was like to be the mother of three little ones. This soon led the family to relocate to Rome NY and Maria accepted the position of parent coordinator at N.Y.S.S.D. Our Family and many others were positively affected by Maria’s ability to see a need and fill it. During this time period Maria and her Family were recognized as “Family of the Year” in Oneida County, NY. Rewards of this type, although an honor, is not what motivated Maria. She kept family first, always, which included being an amazing nurturing wife, mother, daughter, sister, sister in-law, daughter-in-law, aunt, God-mother as she recognized every birthday, anniversary and special moment with something heart felt. The family then moved to the west side of Indianapolis, where at first she was not looking for a job but when she enrolled her children in school, they saw that she was a Special Education teacher and Maria left that day in her shorts and t-shirt with a job offer. Amelia blessed us with three lovely and lively grandchildren Oscar (Ozzy age 11), Daisy (9) and Tula (7). Tyler has yet to find the love of his life and lives in Indianapolis. Andreanna married Lance Weldgen (Walworth, WI) and they continued to bless Maria with three beautiful granddaughters, Melody (4), Maple (2) and Luna (4 months). Maria will continue to be their Guardian Angel….always.

Maria will be missed by so many but anyone who knew Maria had their lives positively changed in some way. Maria’s selflessness had no limits. She lived a full rich life and always felt blessed. Although Maria is no longer here with us on Earth, she lives on in the minds and hearts of the lives that she has touched.

Maria was a member of St Rita’s Catholic Church in Rockford, IL.

A celebration of her life will be held October 6th from 10:00AM to 12:00PM at the “Church @ Main”, 1500 E Main Street Brownsburg. It will be a short service followed by a small reception.

In addition a funeral mass will be held October 20th at 1:00PM at Saint Andrews Catholic Church, corner of East Main and Woosley streets, Sackets Harbor NY. A reception will follow.

In lieu of flowers please make donations to the American Cancer Society or the Autism Society of Indiana.

Massena: Mary F. Petell, 83, passed away on September 23, 2018 at Highland Nursing Home, where she had resided. Arrangements are under the direction of Phillips Memorial Home in Massena.

MASSENA – Mr. Robert E. Larche, 86, of Urban Drive peacefully passed away Friday morning, September 27, 2018 at the Leo Care Center of St. Ann’s Home in Rochester.

Arrangements are incomplete with the Donaldson Funeral Home, Massena.

Wayne F. Zimmer, 83, formerly of Katherine Street, Watertown, died September 26, 2018 at Samaritan Keep Home. A graveside service will be October 11,2018 at 2pm in North Watertown Cemetery. Presiding will be former Mayor Jeff Gram. Arrangements are with D. L. Calarco Funeral Home, Inc.

Massena: Joyce M. Dumas-Perry, passed away at her home surrounded by her loving family and under the care of Hospice, late Thursday evening. The family has entrusted arrangements to the Phillips Memorial Home, Massena. A memorial Mass will be held 10:00 A.M. Saturday October 13, 2018 at Sacred Heart Church with Rev. Tojo Chacko presiding. A full obituary will be to follow. For more information please visit www.PhillipsMemorial.com

Graveside services with military honors for Jeffrey Alan “Jonsey” Jones, 56, of Norfolk, formerly of Canton, will be held on Monday, October 1, 2018, in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Canton.

The family will receive friends on Sunday, Sept 30 from 4-7 PM at Lawrence Funeral Home, Canton. He was owner/ operator of Jonsey’s Tech Solutions and among his survivors are is mother, Patricia “Ann” Jones and his four children, Jeffrey and Robert Jones and Valerie Vansteenburg and Crystal Jones. Condolences may be shared by visiting www.lawrencefuneralhome.org

George passed away peacefully on September 25, 2018 at LHSC-University campus,London at the age of 86. Predeceased by parents Charles VanOstrand and Florence (Ward) VanOstrand, sisters Arlene Berkman and Vivian VanOstrand, and former wife Carol (Darling) Dearly loved husband of Jan Devereux. Much respected Dad of Chris (Kathy), Robin (Randy) and John (Joanne). Proud ``Grandpa George`` of Joshua and Amanda (Heidi).

George received his Doctor of Musical Arts degree from Eastman School of Music, Rochester, N.Y. and, after coming to Canada, taught music (saxophone performance and music education) at Western University. His other passionate interests included wood fired pottery, tennis, golf, and his men’s group. .

A service to celebrate George`s life will be held at Bishop Cronyn Memorial Church, 442 William St., London, on Saturday, October 13th at 11:30 am, with doors open one hour prior to the service. Donations to the London Community Foundation – Devereux/VanOstrand Fund, 130 King St., London ON N6A1C5 ensures that George`s support for music and the arts will continue.