Carole A. Gray, 73, of Clayton passed away at Samaritan Medical Center on Saturday, October 20, 2018.

Theresa – Ralph Douglas Stefhon, 76, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 18, 2018 at Colonial Park Nursing and Rehab Center Rome, New York.

Ralph was born on July 6, 1942 in Boonville, New York the son of Ralph and Edna (Montgomery) Stefhon. He lived the majority of his life in the Boonville area where he attended school until moving to his final home in Theresa, New York.

Ralph married Janice Barnes on May 2, 1959 at the Boonville Methodist Church. They began their family and resided in the Boonville and West Leyden area for 24 years. Janice passed away on December 27, 2009.

Ralph worked as a logger for Adam’s Logging for many years until he decided to become a self employed logger and spent many years doing what he loved most being in the woods. His proudest moment was winning the log loading contest at the Woodsmen’s Field Days in Boonville even with a prosthetic leg. His greatest trait was his work ethic as not even a wooden leg could stop him from going to work every day.

Among being a logger, Ralph loved growing a garden, hunting, playing cards, wrestling, camping and spending time with family and friends. You could not find a better story teller or anyone who could tell Little Johnny jokes better.

He is survived by four sons, William J. Stefhon and his wife, Colleen of Ava, Douglas L. Stefhon of Croghan, Russell W. Stefhon of Croghan, and Ralph D. Stefhon and companion Linda of Theresa; three daughters, Linda Scales and her husband, Douglas of Reading, KS, Sharon Harrington of Canastota, and Rhonda Dunn and her husband, Patrick of Columbia, MD., two sisters Jeanette (Tom) Browning, Tappahannock, Va, Gail (Andy) Stefhon, Columbia, MD and one brother, Ronald Stefhon, Theresa, several nieces, nephews, grandchildren and great grandchildren. He is also survived by his companion Maryann Gallup and her children he called his own and their families, Julie Pate, Rodney Gallup and Sam Gallup. He was predeceased by his parents Ralph and Edna, a son James, who died as an infant, in 1964, a brother Elton and sisters Vera Rogers, Barbara Wills and Betty Michura, a niece Katie Allen and a nephew Ronald Stefhon.

A service will be held on Friday, at 2:00 P.M. at Trainor Funeral Home, Inc. 143 Schuyler St. Boonville, where calling hours will be from 1 P.M. until the funeral. Interment of Ralph’s ashes will follow in Hayes Cemetery, Hawkinsville. Family and friends are invited to celebrate his life at a repast at the Milk Plant Tavern in West Leyden immediately following the burial.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association of CNY, 441 West Kirkpatrick Street, Syracuse, NY 13204, or to Colonial Park Nursing and Rehab Center Resident Activities Fund, 950 Floyd Ave. Rome, NY 13440 or to a charity of your choice.

For an on-line message of sympathy, please go to www.trainorfuneralhome.com

Myrtle B. Benway,92, of 424 Mill St., Watertown passed October 20, 2018 at Upstate University Hospital in Syracuse following injuries sustained in a vehicle accident.

A calling hour will be held 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday, October 29 at the Hart & Bruce Funeral Home 117 N. Massey St., Watertown.

A prayer service will begin at 2:30 p.m. Monday at the funeral home followed by a Funeral Mass at 3 p.m., at Sacred Heart Church with her nephew, Rev. Timothy G. Canaan, officiating.

Following the services she will be cremated and a graveside service will take place 2 p.m. Tuesday, October 30 in Calvary Cemetery.

She was born on January 24, 1926 in Watertown, daughter of Ambrose T. and Hazel D. Coscomb Canaan.

She attended school in Watertown and following school she worked at J.J. Newberry’s Department Store as a waitress for fourteen years, part time at Crossroads Diner and various local restaurants and sold tickets at the Town Theater.

She married Earl Benway on October 27, 1973 at Sacred Heart Church. The couple resided in Watertown. He passed away June 9, 1994.

Myrtle has resided at Skyline Apartment since 1991. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, VFW Auxiliary, former officer at the Eagles Club, and member of the Pocahontas Auxiliary in Watertown.

Among her survivors are her daughter, Ambrosia M. “Amy” Van Epps, Hopewell, VA, a grandson, Scott Van Epps, three great grandchildren, Justin Van Epps, Zachary Evans and Taylor Evans, a sister, Catherine M. Burke, Rochester, two brothers, Perley E. Canaan, Iowa, and Timothy C. Canaan and his companion, Sheila Marie, Watertown, several nieces and nephews.

She is predeceased by her son in law, Craig Van Epps, a granddaughter, Amy Jo Evans, three brothers, Kenneth, Francis and Gerald Canaan, nine sisters, Patricia Ann Canaan, Dorothy Canaan, Emma LaCroix, Bernice Wilson, Opal Canaan, Eleanor Callahan, Judith Peck, Eunice Jeffers and Purwillia Weideman.

Donations may be made to the American Heart Association or American Cancer Society.

Online condolences may be made at www.hartandbrucefh.com

Timothy J. Griffith, 71, of 826 Bradley St., Watertown, passed away Saturday, October 20, 2018 at the Samaritan Medical Center after being stricken at home.

A Celebration of Life will be 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, October 25 at the Watertown Elks Lodge #496 at 728 Bradley St., Watertown. The Elks Memorial Service will begin at 6:30 p.m., at the lodge.

A Funeral Mass will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, October 27 at St. Bridget Church 15 Church St., Bloomfield, NY with the burial following in the St. Bridget Cemetery.

Tim was born on June 9, 1947 in Rochester, NY, son of John and Gertrude Griffith.

He graduated from Holcomb High School in Bloomfield, NY and then attended community college in Rochester. Following school he entered the U.S. Air Force and served two tours of duty in Vietnam. While in the military he traveled all over the world. His two favorite stations were the Philippines and Greece. He was honorably discharged following 17 years of service.

Following his return to Rochester he began to work for U Haul and was transferred to Watertown where he was a manger up until he retired in 2016.

He married Roberta J. Brown on April 25, 1998 at Bethany United Methodist Church. The couple resided in Watertown.

Tim was a member of the Watertown Elks Lodge #496, Past Exalted Ruler in 2008, representative of the Boy Scouts Troop #496 and a very active member in the organization. He was also a member of the Adams American Legion.

Among his survivors are his beloved wife, Robert J. Griffith, his daughter and son in law, Janice “Lyn” and Jim Willard, Oklahoma City, OK, a stepdaughter and son in law, Dawn and Aaron Gibbs, Harrisburg, PA, two grandchildren Isabella and Grace, four brothers and a sister in law, John and Colleen Griffith, Christopher, Mark and Joseph Griffith, all of the Rochester area, many nieces and nephews.

Besides his parents he is predeceased by his first wife, Kathryn Mitchell, and two sisters, Elizabeth “Beth” Stappenbeck and her husband Charles as well as Mary M. “Peggy” Griffith.

Donations may be made to the Watertown Elks Lodge c/o Tim Griffith “Veterans Programs” 728 Bradley St., Watertown, NY 13601.

Arrangements are with the Hart & Bruce Funeral Home 117 N. Massey St., Watertown.

Online condolences may be made at www.hartandbrucfh.com

MONETA, VIRGINIA – Graveside services for Corinne Fannie Perry Matthies, 70, of Moneta, VA, will be held Friday, October 26, 2018 at 11 a.m. in the Hale Cemetery, Norfolk. Memories and condolences may be shared online at www.buckfuneralhome.com . The Buck Funeral Home is serving the family of Corinne Fannie Perry Matthies.

Balmat - Jane A. Murdie, 86, left this planet Earth on Monday, October 22, 2018 at Gouverneur Hospital, surrounded by her family.

Calling hours will be held on Thursday, October 25th from 2:00 to 3:00 pm with a funeral service to follow at 3:00 pm at the Green Funeral Home, Gouverneur with Rev. Orville Eacker and Rev. Howard Maxson officiating and burial to follow in East Riverside Cemetery, Gouverneur.

Jane was born in Fowler on January 8, 1932, the daughter of Frank and Grace Powers Walrath.

She attended Gouverneur schools and received her general equivalency diploma later in life in 1983.

Jane had worked in the cafeteria of E.J. Noble Hospital in Gouverneur and as a home health care aide for the Community Development Program.

Jane married Clarence Murdie on January 16, 1950 in Canton.

She enjoyed gardening, camping, reading, collecting teddy bears, and doing jigsaw puzzles. Jane was a member of the Fowler Baptist Church, Red Hat Society, Promenaders Square Dance Club, and was involved with the lipteracy program of the Gouverneur Library.

Jane is survived by her 3 sons Larry and Katherine Murdie of Mississippi, John and JoAnne Murdie of Fowler, Mark Murdie and his companion Terry Layboult of Fowler, 4 daughters Grace and Otis Woods of Russell, Susan and Richard LaBow of Richville, Bertha and David Morrow of Fowler, Claressa “CJ” and Joseph Fitzgerald of Balmat, her granddaughter that she raised Mary Gates of Fowler, several grandchildren, great grandchildren, and 1 great, great grandchild. She is predeceased by her parents, a son Clarence “Jerry” Murdie, 4 brothers Ward, Glen, Robert, and Keith Walrath, 3 sisters Hilda Woodard Doyle, Ella Mae Paro, and Leona Hurlbut.

Memorial donations in Jane’s memory are suggested to the Literacy of Northern NY, 200 Washington Street, Suite 303, Watertown, NY 13601 or Gouverneur Reading Room Association, 60 Church Street, Gouverneur, NY 13642.

Janet R. Collette, 85, passed away Monday, October 22, 2018 at the Samaritan Medical Center where she had been a patient since October 18th. She had been a resident of the Samaritan Keep Home since June of 2017.

There will be no funeral or calling hours. Private remembrances, as she requested.

Arrangements are with the Reed & Benoit Funeral Home.

She was born July 25, 1933 in Watertown, a daughter to Garrett and Mildred Rose. She attended Watertown schools

Janet worked at the Hotel Woodruff for 6 years. She went to work at Faichneys which later became Chesbrough Ponds, retiring after 30 years.

She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Jill and Bob Slater; grandchildren, great grandchildren and nieces and nephews. Janet was predeceased by a daughter Terri Zgardzinski, two sisters, Barbara Rose and Betty Rossiter, and a grandson Chuck Dening.

Janet enjoyed reading and spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

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

Gouverneur - James “John” Rubar II, 71, passed away on Sunday, October 21, 2018 at Crouse Hospital in Syracuse with his family at his side.

A funeral mass will be held on Thursday, October 25th at 11:00 am at St. James Catholic Church, Gouverneur with Fr. Shane Lynch officiating and burial in East Riverside Cemetery, Gouverneur. Calling hours are on Wednesday from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 pm at the Green Funeral Home, Gouverneur.

John was born in Gouverneur on March 29, 1947, the son of James and Margaret Bullard Rubar.

He graduated from Gouverneur High School and served in the U.S. National Guard.

John was a member of U.A. Local Pipefitters Union 73 and worked for B & S Industrial for over 30 years as a welder, pipefitter, and steamfitter. He was highly instrumental in maintaining the papermills, cogeneration plants, mines, and nuclear plants of the area. John was revered as one of the best in the industry.

He was a member of Pine Tree Hunting Club, Oswegatchie Hunting Club, and his family camp in Croghan. An avid outdoorsman, John enjoyed fishing, hunting, feeding wildlife, and trapping, especially coyotes. He also played fastpitch softball in his youth and more recently, enjoyed watching his grandchildren grow up, loved playing cards and working foodplots.

John had 4 children from a previous marriage.

John is survived by his companion of 30 years Cora Jeanne McCarthy, his children Shannon Cook and fiance Ken Hurlbut of Massena, John M. and Bridget Rubar of Constantia, Heather and Chad Soper of Fowler, Barbara and Eric Cadwell of Watertown, Stacey and Sean Devlin of Gouverneur, Amanda and Bill Pickering of Madrid, Shannon and Mark Tilbe of Bookfield, a brother William Rubar of South Carolina, several grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his parents and a sister Kathleen DeLorme.

Memorial donations in John’s memory may be made to the Gouverneur Vol. Fire Dept., PO Box 268, Gouverneur, NY 13642 or the American Lung Association.

Jacquelyn L. Cox, 88, of Simpsonville, SC, wife of Hollister B. Cox and a Watertown resident from 1970 to 1979, died Saturday, October 20th at Hartland Healthcare Center, Greenville, SC.

Mrs. Cox was born on June 29, 1930 in Wichita, KS. She married Mr. Cox on October 6, 1966. While a resident of Watertown she participated in Watertown Lyric Theater productions including Bloody Mary in South Pacific. She was a graduate of the Eastman School of Music.

In addition to her husband she is survived by five children: Wendy Burton (husband Rob), Oakville, Ont.; Bonnie Sonnenshein (husband Joe) West Reading CT; Victoria DeLaurentis (husband Vincent) Lloyd Neck, NY; H Bradford Cox, Dudley, Ma; and Timothy Cox (wife Beth) Fountain Inn , SC., and 11 grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held in Clayton in the late spring or early summer.

Veronica M. Roux, “Mickey” of North Fort Myers formerly of Port Charlotte, FL and Watertown, NY, passed away on September 26, 2018 at home with her family at her side. She was 85. She worked as a certified nursing assistant at Mercy Hospital and Samaritan Keep Home. She also ran a family care home for many years. After retirement, Mickey stayed active and always on the go, she enjoyed exercising at her community’s clubhouse, liked going to the pool, and especially being in the hot tub. Her nights were spent reading. Mickey always put her family and friends first, always willing to help and give, to anyone in need. She loved traveling and with her husband and spent many years in their motor home seeing the country. Mickey was loved by everyone who know her.

She is survived by her beloved husband, Robert G. Roux, Sr.; her children, Vickey Hopkins, Bryan Roux, Linda Thomas, and Robert Roux, Jr. She is re-united by those who predeceased her, mother, Agnes Doner; brothers Gerald, Charles, Wilford, and Robert Doner; and her twin sister, Virginia “Noney” Earl, with whom she was always close and missed every day.

A private service will be held in Clair, NY at a later date.

The family requests in lieu of flowers donations be made to the American Cancer Society or Macular Degeneration Research.

BOMBAY – Theresa A. Deshane 75, passed aay Monday (October 22, 2018) at Massena Memorial Hospital. Calling hours are set for Friday (Oct 26) from 4-5 at the Flint Funeral Home, Moira. A complete obituary will appear at a later time.

NORWOOD—A Celebration of Life gathering for 51 year old Jeffrey B. Colbert, a resident of 185 Pig Street, Norwood, will be held Saturday, October 27, 2018 at the Madrid Hotel in Madrid, NY. Mr. Colbert passed away early Wednesday morning at the Canton-Potsdam Hospital. A complete obituary will be available when finalized. The Buck Funeral Home is serving the family of Jeffrey B. Colbert.

Kenneth (Ken) Olin Sisson, longtime basketball coach, died peacefully in his sleep in Rochester, NY on October 23 surrounded by family. He was 87. Coach Sisson is survived by his loving wife of 30 years, Jerry Sisson (Brandenburg), daughters Kimberly (Donald) Conklin, Kerry (Michael) Palombo, son Kenneth Sisson II, and step-daughter Deborah (Dominic) Mammoliti, step-son Doug (Julie) Thurley, brothers in-law John (Sarah), Thomas (Glenna), and Michael Brandenburg, sisters in-law Mary Helen Thomas, Nancy B Whitley, Judith Russell, Jean Titus, and Diane Laitenburger. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren, three great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. “Coach” Sisson was predeceased by father Olin, mother Phebe Mace Sisson, and his wife of 28 years, Nancy Whitley Sisson.

Born in New Salem, NY on February 17, 1931, he was a graduate of Voorheesville, NY High School. Ken’s coaching career spanned four decades in three states and began as a high school coach in Hulbert, Michigan located in the Upper Peninsula. He returned to New York State to coach high school in Belleville, New York. In 1963 he became the head basketball coach at East Stroudsburg State College (now East Stroudsburg University) in Pennsylvania. His 19-year tenure at East Stroudsburg included three successive seasons of 20+ wins, and tournaments and exhibition games in Florida, England, and Venezuela. While at East Stroudsburg, he founded the Pocono Classic, one of the nation’s first basketball tournaments. His wife at the time, Nancy, accompanied him to many games as the team’s official statistician. Ken served as assistant basketball coach at Lafayette College in 1983 and became the Athletic Director and head basketball coach at Roberts Wesleyan College (Rochester, NY) in 1984. At Roberts Wesleyan he oversaw the opening of the Life (Vollmer) Fitness Center. He retired from coaching in 1995.

Coach Sisson received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Ithaca College and a Doctorate of Education from the University of West Virginia. In 1992, he received a Meritorious Service Award from the National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA). He was named the Rochester Area College Athletics (RACA) Coach of the Year in 1994 after leading his Roberts team to a 22-win season. In 2004, Coach Sisson was inducted into the East Stroudsburg University Athletic Hall of Fame.

Along with his wife Jerry, Ken was a very dedicated member of the Aldersgate United Methodist Church in Greece, NY. As an active parishioner he spear-headed the concept and assisted with the design of a new gymnasium during the church’s building project. Ken was an avid fan of the Yankees and Buffalo Bills.

Ken’s family would like to thank the staff at Unity Hospital for their loving care and support.

Friends may attend a Memorial Service at 11:00am Saturday, October 27, at Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 411 Dewey Ave., Rochester. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Aldersgate United Methodist Church in his memory.

A memorial mass for Richard “Ric” Leonard, Jr. will be 11:30 am on Saturday, October 27th at the Queen of Heaven Church, Rt 3, Henderson. A luncheon organized by the Henderson Men’s Club in Ric’s memory will follow the mass at the Henderson Fire Hall at 12:30 pm.

Mr. Leonard, 74, of Henderson Harbor, passed away on September 11, 2018. Online condolences may be made at www.carpenterstoodley.com.

Arrangements are with the Carpenter-Stoodley Funeral Home, Belleville.

MASSENA – Mrs. Dorothy M. Madden, 98, a longtime resident of Nightengale Avenue, peacefully passed away Friday afternoon, October 19, 2018 at the United Helpers Maplewood Campus.

Dorothy was born in Akron, OH, on January 25, 1920, the daughter of William C. and Claire Anne (Lotz) Moore. She grew up in the greater Buffalo area, and earned her bachelor’s degree in social studies from Buffalo State College in 1939. After teaching at Alfred-Almond Central School, she returned to college, earning a master’s degree in social studies in 1943.

Dorothy began teaching social studies at Massena Central High School in 1943. She was a member of the Civil Air Patrol and a Red Cross volunteer. On July 25, 1945, she married Willard F. Madden in Syracuse, NY. She continued teaching full-time until 1947, when she took a break to raise her family.

While she was busy with her family, Dorothy substitute taught high school history. She was active in the Emmanuel Congregational Church, as well as the Girl Scouts, Massena Garden Club, MaPssena Women’s College Club, and Massena Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, of which she was a founding member.

Dorothy returned to teaching at Massena Central from 1970 until 1984, when she and Willard retired. They spent time traveling and enjoying their grandchildren. After Willard passed away in 1986, Dorothy continued to travel: she visited all fifty states, most of Europe, and parts of Central America. She saw the Midnight Sun, visited the ruins of Pompeii, and sailed through the Panama Canal. She continued to volunteer for Meals on Wheels and MMH Auxiliary. She loved opera and bridge, and was a voracious reader.

Dorothy is survived by her four daughters and their spouses, Alison and Kerrith Chapman of Potsdam; Laurel Goolden and David Sharpe of Winthrop; Claudia Newbury of Las Vegas, NV; and Prudence and Stephen Younger of New York, New York; her beloved grandchildren, Michelle Glenfield, William Miller, Megan Goolden, Travis Madden, Virginia Aaron, George Newbury, Millicent Bender, and William, Coleman, and Emery Younger; and 6 great grandchildren.

In addition to her parents and her husband, she was predeceased by her son, Willard William Madden in 1997.

At her request, there will be no services. Her cremated remains will be buried in the spring in Bellefontaine, Ohio at the convenience of her family.

Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to Massena Meals on Wheels, Massena Public Library, or the American Heart Association.

‘The old order changeth, yielding place to new, And God fulfils himself in many ways...

But now farewell. I am going a long way .. To the island-valley of Avilion; Where falls not hail, or rain, or any snow, Nor ever wind blows loudly; but it lies Deep-meadowed, happy, fair with orchard lawns And bowery hollows crowned with summer sea.”

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

Copenhagen- Mary L. Greenwood, 87, of the Roberts Road, died on Wednesday, October 24, 2018 at the St. Peter’s Hospital in Albany, NY where she was under Hospice Care. Arrangements are incomplete and are being handled by the Lundy Funeral Home & Cremation Service, located at 500 State Street in Carthage, NY 13619. Online condolences can be made to: www.lundyfuneralhome.com

Helen Mastrocola Sweet, 89, formerly of Alexandria Bay, NY passed away early Wednesday morning at Tidewell Hospice Facility in Port Charlotte, FL.

Helen was born on December 19, 1928, in Queens, NY, the daughter of Joseph and Mary (Mae) Curren Mastrocola Finnigan. Her father passed in his early years when Helen was very young. Her family then moved to Canton New York when she was 10. Helen grew up in Canton and finished high school there.

After graduating high school, Helen worked in Alexandria Bay doing various waitress jobs. It was there she met her future husband James (Jim) Sweet (now deceased). She was married to Jim in 1949. The marriage ended in divorce.

Helen enjoyed many aspects of life. She definitely was not an introvert. When her boys were young she could be seen and heard at many of their sporting events. She enjoyed meeting people and was always quick with a joke. She loved playing bridge with her friends. Helen spent winters in Florida where she loved to entertain family and friends. Her favorite hobby was shopping.

She is survived by her sons: Christopher and wife Debbie Sweet (Oklahoma), Robert and wife Karen Sweet (Rochester), Richard Sweet and soon to be wife Marion Lutz (Florida). She had six grandchildren; Cory, Tyler, Shannon, Katrina, Kristen and Michael, all Sweets. She also had three great-grandchildren, Lucy, Scarlette and Opal. She was predeceased by her two sisters, Leonore (Peggy) DeLuca and Emma McMasters.

Calling hours will be held at Costello Funeral Home, Alexandria Bay, on Monday, October 29th from 1:00 – 3:00 pm. The funeral service, officiated by Fr. Doug Comstock, will begin at 3:00 at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made in Helen’s name to the American Heart Association.

Online condolences may be made at www.costellofuneralservice.com

NORWOOD – A Celebration of Life gathering for 51 year old Jeffrey B. Colbert, a resident of 185 Pig Street, Norwood, will be held Saturday, October 27, 201, starting at 4 p.m. at the Madrid Hotel in Madrid, NY. Upon Jeffrey’s wishes, there will be no services. Jeff passed away early Wednesday morning at the Canton-Potsdam Hospital with his family at his side. Jeff is survived by his brother, Jack and Christina Colbert, Norwood; a sister, Barbara and Bruce Perry, Fulton, NY; his sister-in-law, Sue Colbert, Norwood as well as several nieces and nephews. Jeff was pre-deceased by his parents and a brother, Randy Colbert.

Born in Potsdam, NY on July 24, 1967 to the late Edward and Beverly Foster Colbert, Jeff worked in Syracuse for several years before moving back home due to health reasons. Jeff enjoyed spending time with his family and had a passion for being outdoors, especially cutting wood. Memorial Donations in Jeff’s memory can be made to a charity of one’s choice and memories and condolences may be shared online at www.buckfuneralhome.com .

ADAMS CENTER, N.Y. — Francis E. Brimmer, went to join his wife Nancy in heaven on October 25, 2018 at the Carthage Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing, where he had been a resident since August 17th. He formally lived at 20395 Caird Road, Adams Center, NY.

He was 90, born August 22, 1928, on Point Peninsula, a son and step-son of Howard and Grace Brimmer and mother Myrtle Flanders Brimmer. He was raised from the age of 2 by his grandmother Mary Flanders, Point Peninsula. He attended Lyme Central School. He married Nancy VanNess on Aug. 7, 1949, in Watertown. They resided in the Adams Center most of their married life and spent summers on Point Peninsula, where they managed Brimmer’s Marina until 1982.

Francis worked at Plumpton Chevrolet, Ellison Auto & RV’s and U-Haul. Together with Nancy, they enjoyed snowmobiling and were members of the Lil Angels Snowmobile Club and Barnes Corners SnoPals Snowmobile Club, where they met some amazing people, including their best friends Gary and Ellen Pulver. They traveled throughout the United States with the Pulvers and friends Louis and Anne Brooks. They had many great adventures, including visiting with their long-time friends Andy and Amy Cambron in Arizona.

He was a member of the American Legion 40 & 8, in charge of the Nurse’s training scholarship program for many years.

Francis and Nancy also made, painted and sold wood crafts at Stone Mills.

Francis is survived by his children, Eugene F. Brimmer and Loraine Palmer, Lorraine, Christine Ryan and husband Bernard Ryan, Adams Center, and Rodney Brimmer and wife, Cathy Brimmer, Lorraine; his brother Donald Brimmer, Watertown, Sister Lyola O’Reilly, Watertown, Sister–in-law Maureen Brimmer, Dexter and Brother-in-Law Earl VanNess, Watertown; seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his wife Nancy on January 5, 2014, his parents, brothers Albert Brimmer, Richard Brimmer and a sister Eva (Nita) Scovel.

There are no calling hours or funeral services. A private burial for Francis & Nancy will held by the family in the Three Mile Bay Cemetery at the families convenience. Arrangements are with the Piddock Funeral Home Inc, Adams.

The family would like to thank all of the wonderful caretakers at Carthage Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing, and Paul Barter, PA, North Country Family Medicine.

Donations may be made in his memory to the Barnes Corners SnoPals, Inc., PO Box 533, Rodman, NY 13682 or Credo, 595 West Main Street, Watertown, NY 13601.

Condolences may be made at www.piddockfuneralhome.com

Susan M. Ruttan, Watertown passed away Thursday, October 25th at Hospice of Jefferson County with her family by her side. She was 65 years old. Arrangements are incomplete with Reed & Benoit Funeral Home, Watertown. Online condolences may be made at www.reedbenoit.com