Joyce Griffith Butler, age 72, of Albemarle, NC, died peacefully on the morning of January 8, 2019 in her home surrounded by her family. A loving, strong and playful woman, this wife, mother, aunt, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend to many will be greatly missed and remembered with joy.

Joyce was born February 12, 1946 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to J. Guy and Elsa Griffith. Her brother, J. Guy Griffith, Jr. preceded her in death.

She attended Winchester Thurston from kindergarten through high school. She then went to Boston University, transferred to Point Park University, from which she received her Bachelor’s Degree. She returned to school in the 1980s and received her teaching certification from Chatham University. While teaching in North Carolina, she earned her Master’s Degree from Walden University.

A celebrated English teacher for over 30 years, her work garnered multiple awards. She lovingly and joyfully served students at several schools, including Anson County High School, Albemarle High School and Grey Stone Day School. She remained actively involved in Delta Kappa Gamma after she retired.

A lifelong Episcopalian with a deep faith in God, she has been a member of All Saint’s Episcopal Church in Concord, NC for the past 20 years. She was a frequent lector, a Lay Eucharistic Minister and served with the local chapter of The Daughters of the King.

She was married to Alan W. Bock, who preceded her in death. She is survived by her second husband, The Rev. Charles Roger Butler, with whom she recently celebrated 37 years of marriage.

Joyce’s other survivors include her children: Thomas Butler, Stephen Butler, Anne Ferguson, Beth Voiles, Justin Bock and Madeleine Bock; her grandchildren: Wes, Emily, Cortney, Geoffrey, Zach, Hunter, Kassidy, Harrison, Jaedon, Ben, John, Griffin and William; and her great-grandchildren: Lily, Kiera, Sophie, Aiden, Jackson, Kaylee, Aubrey and Lydia.

Funeral services will be held on Sunday, January 13, 2019 at 2pm at All Saint’s Episcopal Church in Concord, NC. Family will receive friends at a reception in the parish hall following the service.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to one of the following: All Saint’s Episcopal Church, 525 Lake Concord Rd NE, Concord, NC 28025; Hospice & Palliative Care of Cabarrus County, 5003 Hospice Lane, Kannapolis, NC 28081; or Episcopal Relief & Development, P.O. Box 7058, Merrifield, VA 22116-7058.

GOUVERNEUR – Linda A. Merritt, age 78, passed away on Sunday, December 23, 2018 at Claxton Hepburn Medical Center in Ogdensburg.

Linda was born on October 5,1940 in Gouverneur, NY, a daughter of Howard and Gladys Whittaker. She was a 1958 graduate of Gouverneur High School, attended Crane School of Music at SUNY Potsdam for 1 year and served in the United States Navy from 1959 until her honorable discharge in 1962. After her discharge from the Navy she worked for Gouverneur Iron Works.

On April 20, 1963, Linda married Richard E. Merritt in the Spragueville United Methodist Church with Rev. Louis Hewitt officiating. Mr. Merritt passed away in August of 2000.

Mrs. Merritt is survived by her 4 children: Colleen Crogan and husband, Donald of Painted Post, NY; Martin Merritt and wife, Aimee of Stafford Springs, CT; Ellen Kinney and husband, David of Chateauguay, NY; Gary Merritt of Laurel, MT; 6 grandchildren: Nathan Kinney and wife, Christina, Hannah Armstrong and husband, Sam, Isaac Kinney, Logan Merritt, Michaela Merritt, and Molly Merritt.

She is also survived by 7 brothers and sisters: James Whittaker, Christine Ozburn, Connie Kramer, Kathryn Church, Nora Geer, Philip Whittaker, and Paul Whittaker.

Calling hours will be held at the Christian Life Fellowship in Gouverneur on January 19, 2019 from 11:00am-1:00pm with her funeral immediately following at 1:00 p.m. Arrangements are with French Funeral Home in Gouverneur. Condolences may be shared online at www.frenchfuneralhomes.com.

Donations in memory of Linda may be made to the Christian Life Fellowship, 52 Church Street, Gouverneur NY 13642 or to Hospice of St. Lawrence Valley, 6805 US Hwy 11, Potsdam NY 13676.

Ann B. Northrop, 85, a Watertown resident for over 60 years, passed away Tuesday morning, January 8, 2019, at Hospice of Jefferson County.

Calling hours will be held at Cummings Funeral Service, Inc., Watertown on Friday, January 18, from 4:00 - 7:00 PM. The funeral service will be at the funeral home on Saturday, January 19, at 11:00 AM with Rev. Walter Giles presiding.

She was born Ann Marie Brower in Watertown on September 21, 1933, daughter of the late Clarence Burt Brower III and Ethelwyn (Peg) Smith Brower. She grew up and attended public schools in Rochester and attended Eastman School of Music. She married James L. Harrington on February 9, 1952 in Rochester. They had three children and were divorced in 1963. Dr. Harrington died November 18, 2015. Ann married Squire Brown Northrop, Jr. on June 29, 1964 and he died June 3, 2006.

Ann is survived by her two sons and their wives, James and Christie Harrington, South Orange, NJ and David and Marcia Harrington, Watertown; her daughter and her husband, Kathleen and John Michael, Watertown; seven grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. She is also survived by the family of S. Brown Northrop. Along with her parents and husband, she was predeceased by her companion, Fred Haggerty, January 17, 2016, and her brother, James A. Brower.

Mrs. Northrop worked most of her adult life as a piano and voice teacher. She was very active at both Trinity and St. Paul’s Churches. A member of their choirs, she was on the vestry of both churches and had served as Warden at Trinity Church. She was a long-time member of Morning Musicals, Northern Choral Society, Little Theater, and Lyric Theater. She played several major roles and also directed Carousel.

There is much to be said regarding Ann’s character, talents, and gifts that she shared so freely with our community. She was the ultimate embodiment of a benevolent matriarch, a trusted and beloved friend, and an educator held in the highest esteem by her students. We are all exceedingly fortunate to have had Ann in our lives, and to have our existence coincide with hers. As a dear friend of hers said, upon learning of her death: “she’ll sing in my heart forever.”

The family expresses heartfelt thanks to the special caregivers and staff at both Samaritan Summit Village and Hospice of Jefferson County for their professional care and compassion. In lieu of flowers, donations in Ann’s name may be made to Hospice of Jefferson County, 1398 Gotham St., Stage Notes, attn. Ticia Aumell, 131 Washington St., Suite 310, Watertown Lyric Theater, through NNY Community Foundation, 131 Washington St., or the Ann Northrop Never Walk Alone Scholarship, through the NNY Community Foundation, 131 Washington St., all in Watertown, NY 13601. Online condolences to her family may be posted at www.cummingsfuneral.com.

HEBERT, Laurent Guillaume “Larry” Co-Founder of Hebert’s Steak Ranch, Passed away on January 5, 2019 at the age of 90. Beloved husband of the late Estelle (née Lalonde). Loving father of Helene Hebert (Paul Bogosian), Larry Hebert Jr., Lynne Hebert-Greene (Timothy Greene) and Lucie Hebert- Myers. Loving grandfather of Kelly-Anne (nee Bingley) (James Webster), Marc Bingley, Kevin Bingley, Justin Hebert, Abigail Willer and Jack-Henri Hebert-Graves. Loving great-grandfather to Bede Webster, Anna Webster, Jacob Bingley, Caydince Page, Oakley Page and Huntley Page. Pre-deceased by his parents, William Hebert and Aurore (née Blanchard), his siblings, Albert, Ernest, Henri, Annette Young and Edgar. A Celebration of Life will be announced at a future date. Arrangements entrusted to Lahaie & Sullivan Cornwall Funeral Homes, West Branch, (613-932-8482). Messages of condolences may be left at www.lahaiesullivan.ca

The family of Marilyn Locke would like to thank everyone for their kindnesses in 2018.

CARTHAGE — John E. Twombly, 50, died Friday, Jan 11, 2019 in Syracuse.

Calling hours will be held from 3 – 6 PM on Mon, Jan 14, at the Lundy Funeral Home, 500 State St., Carthage, www.lundyfuneralhome.com, followed by a celebration of life at 6:00 PM.

William C.”Bill” Cloe Sr., 59, of 13202 State Rt. 3, Sackets Harbor, passed away January 11, 2019 at his home.

He was born on March 8, 1959 in Watertown, NY, son of Charles and Margaret (Nyhan) Cloe. Bill graduated from Carthage Central High School.

He married Bobbi Ann Camidge on August 25, 1979, in the Woolworth Memorial United Methodist Church, Great Bend. After their marriage, the couple lived in Watertown for a year before moving to Black River. In 1989, they built their home on Martin Street Road, where they lived for several years.

Bill was an auto body technician at Parkview Auto, Fuccillo Imports and Deal Maker, retiring in 2002 because of health issues.

He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and spending time with his grandchildren.

Among his survivors are two sons, William C. Cloe II and his companion Natasha Grove, Carthage, Joshua J. Cloe and his partner Jeff Kosakowski, PA, his daughter, Tory L. Cloe and her companion, Alex Rodriguez, Watertown, a daughter in law, Mary Cloe, Carthage, five grandchildren, Chase, Ryan, Gavin, Cato and Carter; three sisters and a brother in law, Frances House, NC, Linda Rogers, Watertown, Cindy and Thomas Ossola, Watertown, his aunt, Mary Boileau, VA, mother in law, Doris Stevens, Carthage, many nieces and nephews.

Besides his parents, his wife Bobbi Ann Cloe passed January 14, 2001, a brother Richard Cloe and a sister Donna Cloe predeceased him.

Calling hours will be 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, January 15 at the Bruce Funeral Home 131 Maple St., Black River. The funeral service will be held Tuesday 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Sunnyside Cemetery in the spring.

Donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.

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

MADRID — Kenneth D. Mitchell, 76, a longtime resident of Madrid, passed away Thursday morning, January 10, 2019 at his home in Potsdam from complications of Parkinson’s Disease.

Kenneth was born July 15, 1942 in Stockholm, the son of the late Harold W. and Lena D. (Munson) Mitchell, and was a graduate of Potsdam High School. On December 29, 2008, he married Tracy L. Williams in Parishville. A previous marriage to Juanita A. Grant ended in divorce.

Kenneth owned and operated a farm in Madrid for many years and was a member of the National Farmers Organization. He was a member of the Jehovah’s Witness Kingdom Hall.

He is survived by his wife, Tracy; his daughters, Rebecca A. Rachman of DeLand, Florida and Ronda M. Watson and her husband, Alexander W. of Russell; his grandchildren, Raymond M. DeRonde, Keith D. Mitchell, Kaleb D. Mitchell, Dillon P. Perry, and Rachel A. Perry; and his great-grandchildren, Zoey F. DeRonde and Leighanne N. Perry.

Kenneth is also survived by his sisters, Doris M. Hunt of Stockholm; Ann R. MacAdam of Sacramento, CA; and Kay A. Ramsay of West Potsdam; his brothers, Mark P. Mitchell of Halifax, MA and Ronald D. Mitchell of Canton; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by 2 sons, Lee and Kevin D. Mitchell; his brothers, Lawrence H., James K., and Donald R. Mitchell; and his sisters, Betty I. Cox, Letha J. Chase, Alice, and Carolyn M. Mitchell.

Friends may call Thursday 7-9 PM at the Donaldson-Seymour Funeral Home, Potsdam, where a memorial talk will be held at 8PM.

Memorial contributions may be made directed to the funeral home to assist his family.

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

BROWNVILLE & WATERTOWN — Mrs. Barbara J. Hoops-Landon, 89, died Tuesday, January 8th, at Samaritan Summit Village, where she resided since September of 2013. There will be a service in the Spring at a time and place to be announced.

Barbara was born February 21st, 1929, in Watertown, the daughter of Vernet and Harriet (Hattie) Robinson Schnauber. She graduated from Clayton Central School.

A former marriage to Bruce Shaw ended in divorce. She then married Norman Landon in 1958. He died in 1965. Later on she married John (Bart) Hoops, who predeceased her.

Being married to her husband Norman Landon, they owned and operated the Gunns Corners Restaurant until they sold it and opened a liquor store in Brownville.

Barb bought Treasure Island on the St. Lawrence River, and later on with her husband, Bart, they built a cottage and developed the island and loved spending a lot of time there entertaining friends. They wintered in the Houston area. While in Houston, they belonged to three different bands, the Bayou Banjo Band, a Czech Band, and the Houston Brass Band. They were also well known in the Jefferson County Area, where they played at numerous nursing homes with their own band (Sugar & Spice).

Barb published three cookbooks. She also wrote a column in the Thousand Islands Sun and Town & Country papers called; “Bit of News by Barb.”

Over the years she was very active in the Omar and Perch River Grange. She was a member of the Bethany Methodist Church in Watertown, also the North Jefferson Community Band, the Black River Fiddlers Association, and was very active in the 4-H Organization.

Surviving are three daughters, Diane (Mark) Baltz of Omar, Shirley (Gary) Thiessen of Texas, and Patricia (Marshal) Linder of Pennsylvania; two sons, David (Martha) Landon of Warners, N.Y., and Leslie (Laura) Landon of Texas; one step-daughter, Susan (John) Rossi of Florida; twenty grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. MaryLou (Jack) Charles of Ithaca; nieces and nephews.

One grandson, James Huddleston, one sister, Helen Klouzal, two brothers, Robert and Medford, and one step-son James Hoops died before her.

Donations can be made in her name to the Depauville Methodist Church or Hospice of Jefferson County.

Arrangements are with the T.R. Jetty Funeral Home in Clayton.

Condolences can be made at trjetty.com.

AKWESASNE — Edward Roger Terrance, 83, of 427 Cook Road, peacefully passed away in his sleep early Saturday morning, January 12, 2019 in the comfort of his home.

Ed was born in Akwesasne on August 23, 1935, the son of the son of the late John P. and Rose M. (Sawatis) Terrance. On April 26, 1958, he married Ann Arquette at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Rochester; she predeceased him on June 23, 2015.

Ed was an ironworker with Local 33 in Rochester for over 30 years until his retirement. ]He was a die-hard Syracuse University fan and enjoyed riding his pontoon boat, especially to trips to his camp. Ed greatly enjoyed watching his daughter, Kim play softball and could be found enjoying pull tabs. He also cherished the time he was able to spend with his grandchildren — especially his great grandchildren.

Ed is survived by his children, Erica and Mike Oakes, Darman Terrance, and Kim and James Burns, all of Akwesasne; his grandchildren, Brian, Deanne, Devin, Jenna, Alaina, Lindsey, Jason, Stacey, Iorakote, Jimmy, Joe, Tiffany, and Tia; many great grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren; his brother, Kenneth Terrance; and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to his wife and parents, he was predeceased by a granddaughter, Ashley Gray on June 10, 2015; a great granddaughter, Kennlyn Rayne Oakes-Phillips on September 19, 2013; and his brothers, John “Jack”, Raymond, Ronnie, and Dennis “Pat” Terrance.

At his request there will be no calling hours or funeral service. A celebration of life will be held at a time to be announced in the spring.

Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to the American Cancer Society.

Arrangements are with the Donaldson Funeral Home, Massena, where memories and condolences may be shared online at www.donaldsonfh.com.

MASSENA — Violet Summerfield, 95, a longtime resident of Michigan and native of Massena, peacefully passed away at the St. Regis Nursing Home.

Violet was born June 20, 1923 in Massena, the daughter of the late Stephen and Sophia (Havati) Gal. She attended schools in Massena. Violet worked for a time at Alcoa before starting a career with General Motors. She worked in the Flint, Michigan plant for 16½ years until her retirement.

Violet is survived by her sister with whom she lived, Elizabeth S. Davis of Massena and many nieces and nephews including, Richard and Doris Lazurchuck of Massena, who have been their caregivers for the past several years.

In addition to her parents, Violet was predeceased by her husband, Norville Summerfield on October 2, 2005; her sisters, Emma Lazurchuck and Ann Wansetter; and her brother Steve Gall who was killed during WWII.

Services were held privately at the Donaldson Funeral Home, Massena. Burial will be held privately at New Calvary Cemetery in Flint, Michigan.

In the early morning hours of January 11, 2019, the Honorable John Strickland Parker departed this world, to join and await his most precious loved ones in the next. His faith was strong. In the hours before his death, he expressed enthusiasm at the prospect of being reunited with his mother. His death was cardiac-related. He was 81.

A native and lifelong resident of Lowville, New York, his youth was marked by a strong interest in family, sports, and social relationships. He made athletic endeavors look easy, a talent that followed him through his adult life. He was a three-sport athlete in high school before becoming a successful Division 1 collegiate alpine ski racer. Later, he was asked to fulfill his Army ROTC obligation simply by ski racing at various western ski areas. Neat trick. Good skier.

Judge Parker’s education led him from Lowville Academy and Central School to St. Lawrence University, and then to Albany Law. After a brief period practicing in Syracuse, he moved back to Lowville and formed a law practice with his friend and partner, Richard Cummings. They complemented each other well, and Cummings & Parker became a staple of the North Country legal community. John prided himself on arriving at the office first so he could shovel the sidewalk.

In 1980, he was elected Lewis County Court judge, and in 1988, he was elected to the New York State Supreme Court. He would spend the remainder of his career on the bench. He developed a reputation as a fair, hard-working, and objective justice, respected by his peers and colleagues.

In addition to his legal career, Judge Parker found time to serve as president of the Lowville Academy and Central School Board of Education, and, in his later years, was a dedicated member and President of the Constable Hall Association.

In 1960, he married his high school sweetheart, Suzie. They had one son, John Frederick, in 1966. Their marriage was marked by many family activities with his family and her younger siblings, whom he loved and cared for as his own. At the time of his death, a Swiss flag keychain still hung from his car key, a reminder of those years. Their marriage lasted nearly 35 years, and ended in divorce.

In 1997, he was married to his current wife, Patricia, and they shared a long marriage filled with laughter, love, and gently blended family. They golfed together, they traveled together, they skied together. They did almost everything together. They were involved in the lives of both of their families, which was a great joy and comfort for them. They invested deeply in their bond, and they enjoyed their home on Crystal Lake, his favorite place, of which he was a uniquely good lifelong steward. The garage at Crystal Lake will always be His Place. They also enjoyed the cooler months at a second home in Waynesville, North Carolina.

Throughout his life, skiing and golf were among his highest priorities, and he excelled at both. As a golfer, he had a hole in one at Carlowden Golf Course, and was able to shoot his age. And nobody turned a ski better. He leaves behind innumerable family members and friends who delighted in chasing him on skis. Wintry Sunday mornings were for Straight Lessons at Snow Ridge.

His Honor always knew how to have fun, and he knew that it was important. His entire extended family remembers that with immeasurable fondness.

John was predeceased by his beloved parents, Margaret S. and Frederick B. Parker, but leaves behind his older brother, Fritz. For 81 years, Fritz has been John’s closest and most beloved friend. They were together in John’s first days of life, and his last, and as many days as possible in between. They remain each other’s most loyal champion. No brother could have a better brother.

But his most cherished people were his grandchildren, Matt and Meg Parker, and his step-grandchildren, Emma and Sarah Clarke. He followed their activities with immense pride and joy.

Special mention must be made of John’s deep appreciation of the many skilled physicians and surgeons who tended to his medical issues. There are too many to list, but he especially cherished his friendships with Dr. Ray Carlson and Dr. Larry Semel. His family echoes strongly his deep appreciation for the extra years that their talents brought him. They kept his heart running well, way past its warranty period.

John is survived by his loving wife, Patricia A. Parker; his son and daughter-in-law, Dr. John F. Parker and Sheila R. Parker; two grandchildren, Matthew F. Parker and Margaret A. Parker; his brother and sister-in-law, Dr. Frederick B. Parker Jr. and Virginia B. Parker; his niece, Amy M. Parker; niece and nephew, Matthew B. Parker and Ying Z. Parker, and their children Kyler and Sophie; and his stepchildren Brian D. Carpenter and John Gordon, and Carol C. and Jay Clarke and their children Emma and Sarah Clarke; and granddogs Sadie and Lola, Ollie, and Rosie.

Calling hours will be held on Saturday, January 19, 2019, from 2-5 pm, at the Sundquist Funeral Home in Lowville, NY. A funeral service will be held at 2 pm on Sunday, January 20, 2019, at the First Presbyterian Church in Lowville, NY.

In lieu of flowers, John’s family asks that you make a donation to one or more of the following: Constable Hall Association, 5909 John Street, Constableville, NY 13325; First Presbyterian Church, 7707 N. State Street, Lowville, NY 13367; or Operation Walk New York 5824 Widewaters Parkway E. Syracuse, NY 13057.

An online message of condolence and sympathy may be made to: www.sundquistfh.com.

LOWVILLE — Thomas H. “Tom” Nortz, 92, of Lowville, passed peacefully at home on January 10th, 2019 under the loving care of his family, his caregivers, and Lewis County Hospice.

He was born in Syracuse, NY to the late Gerald A. and Ellen Burns Nortz. Upon graduation from Lowville Academy in 1944 he joined the U.S. Air Force and served with Arnold Air Transport Command in World War II.

After attending Albany Business College and Morrisville College, he joined his father at the Gerald A. Nortz Inc. Packard/Chrysler Plymouth dealership, later purchasing the business. Tom was very proud of his team at the dealership, and together they were awarded the highest Customer and Service Awards for over 40 years by the Chrysler Corporation.

He married the love of his life, Lucy Smith, in 1949 at St. Mary’s Church in Glenfield, NY and moved to Lowville, where they raised their family and lived happily for 69 years.

Tom was very active in the community, he was a lifetime member of the Lowville Elks Club and the Lowville American Legion, and a volunteer and past president with the Lowville Fire Department. He was a founder and charter member of The Little Pine Creek Club in Brantingham. Tom also worked tirelessly as a volunteer — delivering Meals on Wheels; with the Loaves & Fishes Soup Kitchen; and with The Special Olympics at Snow Ridge.

He spent many years driving back and forth to Watertown to sing bass with the former Watertown Barbershop Chorus. This combined two of his great joys — driving and singing harmony. Tom and Lucy enjoyed multiple yearly trips around the country to visit family & friends, and at the age of 82, he energetically led the young pack hiking the Cliffs of Moher in Ireland. His favorite hobbies were restoring & collecting antique cars, wood-working, enjoying the outdoors, and spending time at their camp at Chase Lake. He will be greatly missed for his story-telling and wit, and for his finesse with the caramelized onions, or Vitamin “O” as he called them ... his secret to a long life.

These past few years, Tom and his family have been greatly appreciative of the help from the kind and thoughtful caregivers and neighbors that have allowed Tom and Lucy to stay together living in their own home.

He is pre-deceased by his sister, Jean Nortz Dillon and his brother-in-law George Dillon; his sister Sarah “Sally” Nortz Lynch and his brother-in-law Hon. John Robert Lynch; his daughter-in-law Carolyn Nortz; his grand-daughter Jennifer Nortz; his grand-daughter Caitlin Nortz; and many dear friends and relatives.

Surviving are his beloved wife Lucy, their children Nancy (Ed), Henry (Cindy), Terry (Mary), Cindy (Charles), Gerald (Kristy), Maria (Peter), and 6 grand-children and 4 great grand-children.

A memorial mass will be said at noon on Friday, January 18, 2019 at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Lowville. Arrangements with Iseneker Funeral Home, Lowville. There will be no calling hours. Burial at a later date at Lowville Rural Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, Tom encourages all to volunteer, and to make donations to Friends of Lewis County Hospice; P.O. Box 266; Lowville, NY 13367. Condolences may be made online at www.isenekerfuneralhome.com.

Clifford F. Loomis Sr., age 69 of Chaumont, NY passed away at his home Sunday morning with family at his side.

Clifford was born October 4, 1949 in Gouverneur, NY the son of Fred and Charlotte Robbins Loomis. He attended General Brown Central School.

He was married to Linda Ball and that marriage ended in divorce in 1999. He married Rae Ann Johnston on July 20, 2013.

Clifford was a machinist who worked for twenty seven years at New York Air Brake and for twenty years at Stature Electric in Watertown. He was a member of the Sons of American Legion of Brownville, the Machinist Union and was an avid hunter, fisherman and enjoyed scrapping.

He is survived by his wife Rae Ann, and two children Deborah and Sean Haley of Brownville, Clifford and Lisa Loomis Jr. of Brownville. Stepchildren are: Amy Rae Hayes of Adams, John Whewell of Marcy, NY. He also has brothers and sister: Lewis Loomis of Felts Mills, Vernon Loomis of Three Mile Bay and sister Mary Alice Snyder of Watertown. Grandchildren, nieces, nephews and his dogs Jasper and Maggie Mae also survive.

He was predeceased by a daughter Christine Loomis in 2015 and brothers Claude Loomis and James Loomis and a sister Marjorie Towsley.

There will be no calling hours or funeral. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Brownville American Legion 3:00 PM on Friday January 18th. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Twin Peaks, a breast cancer team that is in memory of Cliff’s daughter and can be mailed to Deb Haley at PO Box 66, Brownville, NY 13615. Arrangements are with Johnson Funeral Home, Dexter where online condolences may be made to dexterfuneralhome.com.

Kent Wallace Plumpton,66,of Watertown NY,died January 5th in his home in Atlanta, GA. Kent W. Plumpton, son of Kenyon A. Plumpton and Barbara C. Plumpton, much loved husband of Heidi H. Plumpton, passed away away after a brutal six year battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife, two stepchildren, two step grandchildren, of Atlanta GA. He is also survived by his brother Charles Plumpton and seven nieces and nephews, all of Watertown and Syracuse area. Kent W. Plumpton was a 1974 alumnus of Notre Dame University, South Bend, IN. He started his career in Banking and Commercial Real Estate. Since the late 90’s he owned and operated his own business in Atlanta. Kent loved life. Coming back home and spending summers at Campbell’s Pointe, going fishing and seeing old friends and family. His life was cut short and he’ll be missed tremendously forever.

Claude W. “Buck” Culbertson, 78, of Washington Street died Sunday January 13, 2019 at home under the care of his family and Hospice of Jefferson County.

Born June 28, 1940 to William and Vivian Filiatrault Culbertson in Antwerp, he attended school in Antwerp.

He was known as Dada, Daddy, Dad, Popee, PaPa, Gramps, Grandpa and Pops. He was respected and loved not only by his wife and twelve children and grands but by the hundreds of children he fostered during his forty-five years of volunteering for the Jefferson County Department of Social Services. He was DAD and he will be missed. His belief was that everyone deserves a chance. He not only talked the talk, but walked the walk. He didn’t land on the moon or run for president but he was a hero to his family in a way all Dads should be.

He married Sharon Barkley September 7, 1966 in Juarez, Mexico.

Mr. Culbertson was employed with St. Regis Paper Company, later Champion International as a troubleshooter. He enjoyed his years traveling from mill to mill addressing manufacturing issues. He retired in 1995.

He was a trustee at the Antwerp United Methodist Church for many years and a member of the Antwerp Fire Department for twenty-five years.

He was Mr. Fix It. From broken cars to broken hearts, with duct tape, bungee cords or love, he was your man.

Survivors including his wife, Sharon, of fifty two years, are sons: John J (Mary Jo) Hamlin, Kenneth (Casey), LaFargeville, Jay (Kim) , Antwerp, Kristian, PA, Jon Claud (Brittany), Antwerp, James (Candy), TN, Jesse, Antwerp and daughters; Kelly (Steve) Kisel, TN, Jodie (retired LTC Horace) Bowden, KY, Colleen (Shawn) Goodwin, MA, Jeanne (Steve) Barker, Copenhagen, Amber, an unofficial son, Harry Marks, MA, formerly of Belfast, Ireland, thirty grandchildren; twenty one great grandchildren and Daphne, the dog. Also, five brothers; Carl (Paula), Black River, Glenn (Marilyn), Philadelphia, George (Luava), Greenwich, Clark (Elsie), Minot, ND and Roy (Karen), Calcium; a sister; Virginia Scott, LA; sisters-in- law, Molly Barkley, Carthage, Judy (Charles), NC. and Ricky Barkley, Watertown; brothers-in-law; Terry (Amy) Barkley, Carthage, Wayne Barkley, Watertown. Besides his parents he is predeceased by a grandson, Jordan Culbertson, brother-in-law, Norman Barkley and sister-in-law, Kathy Barkley.

A memorial service will be Saturday, January 19, 2019 at 11 am at Frederick Bros. Funeral Home, Theresa with Pastor Debbie Reed, Rev. Jason Winder and Carl Culbertson, brother officiating. A celebration of life will follow at the Antwerp American Legion.

Calling hours are 4 to 7 pm Friday, January 18, 2019 at the funeral Home.

Contributions may be made to Hospice of Jefferson County, 1398 Gotham Street, Watertown, NY, 13601 or the Antwerp Fire Department, c/o Charles Miller, Treasurer, P.O. 651, Antwerp, NY, 13608.

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

St. Regis Falls- Ms. Betty E. Goodrow, 86, peacefully passed away on Sunday January 13, 2019 at the Highland Nursing Home in Massena. Arrangements have been entrusted to Hammill Funeral Home in Winthrop.

In keeping with Betty’s wishes there will be no calling hours. A Memorial Service will be celebrated on Friday January 18th at 11:00AM at St. Ann Church in St. Regis Falls. Burial will take place at the parish cemetery in the spring.

Betty was born in St. Regis Falls on July 2, 1932 to the late Joseph and Emily (McNulty) Goodrow.

Being one of eleven children, Betty was predeceased by her siblings.

She is survived by one sister and brother-in-law, Helen and Richard Hilts of Canton.

Memories and condolences can be shared with her family at www.hammillfh.com.

GOUVERNEUR – Randy L. Peck, age 58, passed away on January 14, 2019 at Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center in Ogdensburg.

There will be a graveside service held on Monday, January 21, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. Arrangements are with French Funeral Home in Gouverneur. Condolences may be shared online at www.frenchfuneralhomes.com.

AKWESASNE – Harriet Nikawenna:’a Akat Boots, 74, former Bear Clan Mother at the Kanienkeh’aka Kaiennare’kowa Kanonhsesne, passed away surrounded by her family and friends on Saturday, January 12, 2019 at her home on Cornwall Island.

Akat was born May 30, 1944, the daughter of the late Frank Foote and Teresa George Daley and was raised by Andrew and Margaret George. Akat served with honor for the people as a Bear Clan mother for 47 years, she was one of the original Mohawk teachers of the Akwesasne Freedom School and loved sharing traditional teachings and the Mohawk language. Akat fought for our people’s rights and was known to be at the front lines during many protests and gatherings.

Her favorite activities were playing bingo, fishing on the river, making crafts, and joking around with the family and friends. Family members will always remember her laughter, cheering for lacrosse and baseball games, and playing tricks on each other. Her love for family members will remain strong in her heart.

Akat is survived by her huband, John, who she married on October 17, 1964; her children, Andrea, Cindy (Lyle Lazore), Caroline (Richard Laffin), Paul (Diane), and Stacey (Yolanda Hill); and her chosen daughter, Rosalie Herne. Akat is a proud grandmother of 21 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren.

Akat is also survived by her brother, Pat Daley and special nieces, Michelle, Debbie, and Jessica; a special nephew, Butch; her godson, Chip George; special friends, Veronica Thompson and Joyce Ransom, and many additional nieces, nephews, and cousins.

In addition to her parents, Akat was predeceased by her brother, Richard Lee Foote and a sister and brother-in-law, Catherine and Gerald Simmons.

Friends may call at the Kanienkeh’aka Kaiennare’kowa Kanonhsesne in Akwesasne starting Monday 5:00 PM until her funeral service on Wednesday at 11:00 AM. Burial will follow in Jock Road Cemetery.

Arrangements are with the Donaldson Funeral Home, Massena, where memories and condolences may be shared online at www.donaldonfh.com.

The funeral service for Robert L. Howard will be 6:00pm Thursday, January 17th at the Reed & Benoit Funeral Home, Pastor Jeffrey E. Smith officiating. Spring burial will be held in Brookside Cemetery. Calling hours will precede the funeral at the funeral home beginning at 3:00pm.

Robert passed away Saturday, January 12th at Samaritan Medical Center. He was 60 years old.

Born in Terra Haute, Indiana May 20th, 1958, Robert was a son to Charles and Nancy (Conway) Howard. He received his high school diploma from Big Ben Community College, and joined the United States Army. Following an honorable discharge, Robert worked as a C.N.A. at several hospitals throughout his career.

On August 30, 1997 he married Shirley J. Carlisle. He enjoyed Pittsburg Steelers football, Steve Wilkos, and watching the I.D. channel.

Surviving besides his wife, Shirley, and his mom, Nancy, are his children: Angela Misercola, Morgan Howard, Brianna Howard, Savanah Howard, Chelsea Howard, Jasmin Howard; a grandchild: Gabriel; and 3 siblings: Cindy Downey, Michelle Patchen, John Howard. He will also be survived by his grandchild Opal Jean, due in April.

Besides his father, Charles, he is predeceased by 3 siblings: Charles, Richard, & Cathy.

Arrangements are with Reed & Benoit Funeral Home, Inc.

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