MaryLou E. Carvel
MaryLou E. Carvel,70, of DeKalb Junction, died at her home on February 6, 2025. There will be a celebration of life on June 22, 2025 at 3:00 PM at the Gouverneur American Legion. MaryLou is survived by her, companion and soul mate of 30+ years, John Bishop, sons, Daniel and his wife Kristi Carvel of Christiansburg, VA, Peter Carvel of Canton, Jason Carvel of Antwerp, siblings, William and his wife Marlene Kotz Jr. of Canton, George and his wife Barbara Kotz of Ogdensburg, Sandra Gonyea of Canton, Carol and her husband Paul Lytle of Rensselear Falls, Susan Kimball of Crestview, FL, Veronica and her husband Daniel Routh of North Yarmouth, ME, Kimberly and her husband Clifford Burke of Canton, OH, grandchildren, Jacob Carvel, Allison Carvel, Kayden Carvel, Alex Carvel, several nieces and nephews. MaryLou was born on February 27, 1954 in Ogdensburg, the daughter of the late William T. and Marion Smith Kotz. She graduated from Canton Central School in 1972. A marriage to Lee Carvel ended in divorce. She was a highway crew worker for the New York State Department of Transportation in Potsdam. MaryLou worked diligently for Area 27 Special Olympics. She enjoyed doing crossword puzzles, playing games on her tablet, reading and traveling. She loved being with her grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to National Federation for The Blind.