All Obituaries

Therese Bedard Guay, a talented quilter, and crafter who enjoyed playing cards and spending time with her family, died Sunday, September 18, 2022. She was 90 years old. Therese was born September 27, 1931 in Lacolle, Quebec, the daughter of Wilbrod and Aurore Richard Bedard. Therese married Rolland Guay in 1950. They had nine children – four sons and five daughters – whom they raised on the dairy farm they purchased in the late 1950s in Mooers, NY, after emigrating from Canada....

Lucien Rodier, 97 of Champlain passed away September 6, 2022 at Meadowbrook Healthcare in Plattsburgh.   He was born April 12, 1925 in Holyoke, MA the son of Hector and Alphonsine Rodier.  He and his wife, Genevieve owned and operated the American Hotel in Champlain. A graveside service will be private and held in Glenwood Cemetery in Champlain. Arrangements are in the care of the Ross Funeral Home in Mooers.

James(Jim) Mccomb 71 passed away September 3 2022 at his home with family by his side after a long hard fought battle with esophageal cancer.  Jim was born on August 27, 1951, the firstborn son of Harold and Irene (Nephew) Mccomb. He grew up on a small farm with his parents and 2 brothers in Cannon Corners, where he learned the meaning of hard work at a very young age.  Jim graduated from Mooers School in 1969 and started his 35 year employment at Ayerst/Wyeth/Pfzer. In 1974, he...

Thomas C. Timmons, 73 of Champlain passed away Thursday, September 1, 2022.     He was born July 7, 1949, the son of Francis and Georgette (Roberts) Timmons.  He was a lifelong dairy farmer.  He loved his cows, tinkering with lawn mowers and tractors and he really enjoyed riding around and visiting people with his friend, Norm Sorrell.   Thomas is predeceased by his parents; three sisters, Joan Martin, Sandra Timmons and Mary Carol Timmons as well as...

Tonya Forrette, 58 of Champlain passed away at her home August 11, 2022.     She was born August 7, 1964, the daughter of Kenneth and Joyce Manor.   She was employed at North Country Home Services for 25 years.     Tonya was predeceased by her father, Kenneth Manor and her mother, Joyce Manor.   She leaves behind her son, Corey Forrette and his wife Sherri, her son, Justin Forrette; four special grandchildren, Mariah, Emma, Kloe, Brentley and the...

Michael James Willette, 63, of Mooers, NY, surrounded by his family, went home to the Lord August 11, 2022.  He was born October 22, 1958 in Plattsburgh, NY, the son of Roderick (Bud) Willette and Beverly (Boulrice). He served in the United States Army, and he received his Associates degree in business administration from Clinton Community College.  Mike was very talented with construction, building his own home and helping family with projects.  He was a whiz at cooking,...

In the pre dawn hours of the morning of July 21, 2022, Luke LaBarge, 14, of Champlain, passed peacefully and unexpectedly in his sleep, joining his cousin Holden Provost, and the goodest good boy, his dog Harley, in whatever comes next.    Luke was a naturally old soul, wise far beyond his years. He had kindness beyond measure; a wonderful son, brother and friend to all. His jokes would make everyone's day a little brighter. He was a natural light in a very dark world....

Sherrie Diane (Dufour) Stone, 76 of Chazy passed away Monday, July18, 2022 at the UVM Health Network at CVPH  in Plattsburgh.     She was born November 28, 1945, the daughter of Francis (Fritz) and Thelma (Lafave) Rabideau.  She married William (Billy) Stone Jr. November 16, 1968.  They have been married for 53 years.  She enjoyed going to BINGO with her mother and sister for many years.  Bill and Sherrie loved going to the casino and liked to...

Donald J. LaDuke, 58 of North Bangor passed away June 30, 2022 at UVM Health Network Fletcher Allen Healthcare in Burlington, VT.    He was born September 30, 1964 in Plattsburgh, the son of Harold and Mae (Lovejoy) LaDuke.   Donald enjoyed time with his family and friends, also, he had a love for painting and music.He will be deeply missed by his housemates and caretakers.  He was very artistic and loved to be out visiting.  He liked to volunteer through the...

Helen M. DeCoste, 89 of Mooers Forks passed away June 29, 2022 at Meadowbrook Healthcare in Plattsburgh.     She was born May 2, 1933 in Churubusco, the daughter of Armand and Dora (Tremblay) DeCosse.  She was a hard working farmer.  She liked going out to eat and she also enjoyed playing BINGO.  Helen was also known to make the best strawberry pie.     She was predeceased by her parents; her husband, Roma who passed away in 2009; her...