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Constance A. Sayyeau
Feb 23, 2014
Constance A. Sayyeau, 87, of 10508 Duck Harbor Road, Chaumont, passed February 23, 2014 at the Jefferson County Hospice Residence.
Born on July 26, 1926, in Watertown, daughter of Fred and Mary Bearden, she attended Watertown High School.
She married Robert Sayyeau on June 15, 1945 at Trinity Episcopal Church in Watertown. He passed in...
Carlton R. Fowler
Feb 21, 2014
Carlton R. Fowler, age 80 of Chaumont, N.Y. passed away at Samaritan Medical Center Friday morning. Carlton was born September 20, 1933 in Watertown, the son of Roy and Catherine Griffin Fowler. He graduated from IHA High School and entered the Army in 1955 and served until 1957. Carlton married Joyce A. Delaney on September 18, 1956 at Sacred Heart...
Lillian E. Benney
Feb 18, 2014
An obituary is not available at this time for Lillian E. Benney. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
Alan F. Guyton
Feb 18, 2014
Alan F. Guyton, 64, of 600 Lillian St., Watertown, passed Tues., Feb. 18 at the Samaritan Medical Center.
Born on August 17, 1949 in Watertown, NY, son of Albert and Helen Bates Guyton, he graduated from IHC.
He entered the US Army on June 2, 1970, and was honorably discharged on January 24, 1972. He...
Ronald R. Lasek
Feb 15, 2014
An obituary is not available at this time for Ronald R. Lasek. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
Terry J. Schmitte
Feb 14, 2014
An obituary is not available at this time for Terry J. Schmitte. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
Arthur W. Marston Jr.
Feb 13, 2014
Arthur W. Marston Jr., 83, of 29918 NYS Rt. 3, Black River, passed February 13, 2014 at the Carthage Area Hospital. There will be no calling hours or funeral service. His body was donated to Upstate Medical University Anatomical Gift Program. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Born on May 24, 1930 in Canton, Maine...
Harry C. Hayes
Feb 10, 2014
Harry C. "Hoddy" Hayes, 93, formerly of 125 West St., Black River, passed February 10, 2014 at the Samaritan Keep Nursing Home where he had been a patient.
Born on October 16, 1920 in Creighton Mines, Ontario, Canada, son of Edward J. and Helen Frost Hayes, he graduted from Black River High School in 1938.
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Edward Mccollum
Feb 9, 2014
Edward McCollum, 86, of 8570 LeRay St., Evans Mills, passed February 9, 2014 at the JRC Residency.
He was born on January 16, 1928 in Canton, NY. In 1979 Edward became a JRC participant. He was a former member of the Philadelphia Baptist Church and sang in the choir. He enjoyed listening to Lawrence Welk on the...
Robert J. Long
Feb 5, 2014
Robert J. Long, age 69 of Brownville, N.Y. passed away February 5th at Samaritan Medical Center. Robert was born March 7, 1944 in Syracuse, N.Y. the son of Edwin and Arvilla Elathorp Long. He attended school in Hammond and Clayton. He served in the Navy Reserves from 1961 to 1964. Robert married Jacqueline Doull on September 10, 1966 at Immaculate...
Gavin Bryce Tedford
Feb 4, 2014
Gavin Bryce Tedford, 29, of 10500 County Route 125, Chaumont, passed February 4, 2014 in Albany, NY.
He was born on October 12, 1984 in Watertown, NY, son of Donald B. and Diane C. Tedford.
He graduated from Lyme Central School in 2003 and was Valedictorian of the class. He then attended Cornell University in...
Richard C. Porter
Jan 31, 2014
Richard C. Porter, 75, of 31127 Rutland Hollow Road, Black River, passed January 31, 2014 at Upstate Medical Hospital in Syracuse.
A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 3 at the Bruce Funeral Home, Black River.
Burial will be at Sanford Corners Cemetery in the spring.
Calling hours are 1...
Enola Griffin Brennan
Jan 19, 2014
Enola Griffin Brennan, age 100, of Beavercreek, Ohio, formerly of Deferiet NY, passed away January 16, while residing with her son Terry Brennan. Enola was born Aug. 23, 1913 in St. Regis Falls, NY, daughter of Ernest W. Griffin and Mable M. Griffin. After graduating from Carthage High School in 1931 she married James Edward Brennan of Sackets Harbor, NY...
Michael J. Jesmer
Jan 18, 2014
Michael J. Jesmer, 57, of 526 Curtis St., Watertown, passed Saturday, January 18 at his home where he was under the care of his loving family and Hospice of Jefferson County.
A funeral mass will be said tentatively Thurs., Jan. 23 at St. Patrick's Church. A prayer service will precede the mass at the Hart & Bruce...
Ronald Joseph Bryant
Jan 17, 2014
Ronald Joseph Bryant, 55, of 314 Winslow St., Watertown, passed Friday, January 17 at the Samaritan Medical Center surrounded by family and friends.
Arrangements are with the Hart & Bruce Funeral Home, Watertown. There will be no calling hours or funeral service. A memorial service will take place at a later date.
Born on October...
Gene E. Gould
Jan 13, 2014
Gene E. Gould, 82, of 26692 Route 3, passed Monday, January 13, at the Samaritan Medical Center.
A funeral service will be 3 p.m. Thursday, January 16, at Bruce Funeral Home, Black River. Burial will follow in Black River Cemetery.
Calling hours will be 1 to 3 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
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Patricia B. Adams
Jan 10, 2014
Patricia B. Adams, age 77 of Stone Rd. Dexter, passed away Thursday morning at Samaritan Medical Center. Patricia was born December 13, 1936 in Dexter, the daughter of Paul and Eva Hess Youngs. She graduated from Dexter High School. She married Lawrence A. Adams on April 29, 1956 at the Dexter United Methodist Church. She worked as a waitress in...
Patricia B. Adams
Jan 9, 2014
An obituary is not available at this time for Patricia B. Adams. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
John F. Basford
Jan 2, 2014
John F. Basford Sr., 57, of 210 N. Rutland St., Watertown, passed January 2, 2014 in the emergency room at the Samaritan Medical Center after being stricken at his home.
A funeral service will be 7:30 p.m. Thurs., Jan.9 at the Hart & Bruce Funeral Home, Watertown.
Calling hours will precede the funeral from 6...
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