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Richard Theron “Dick” Fisher 01/10/2025

 

Richard Theron “Dick” Fisher

Richard Theron Fisher,86, of Ogdensburg, died at St. Joseph’s Nursing Home January 10, 2025.  There will be a funeral mass at St. Mary’s Cathedral, Ogdensburg on Friday, May 16, 2025 at 10:00 am, burial will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery, with military honors.  Richard is survived by his children, Kathleen and her husband Henry Bouchard of Ogdensburg, Richard and his wife Debbie Fisher of Massena, SueEllen and her husband Mark McAdam of Heuvelton, Steven and his wife Christine Fisher of Ogdensburg, grandchildren Lauren McAdam, Andrew and his wife Gena Fisher, Morgan McAdam, Jared Fisher, Julia Fisher, great grandchildren, Sophie Fisher, Dalton Bjork, sisters, Susan Catlin of Vermont, Marlene Dufort of Albany, a very special friend Joanne McCabe, several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by siblings, Stewart “Tootie” Fisher, Austin Fisher, Robert Fisher, John (Jack) Fisher, James Fisher, Jerry Fisher, and Lawrence Fisher, Jeanine Thibert, Lynn LaFave, Henrietta Fisher, and a granddaughter, Lindsey Rose McAdam. Richard was born on May 15, 1938 in Ogdensburg, the son of the late Harry and Lillian Deuval Fisher. He attended Ogdensburg Schools and earned his GED. He served his country in the Air Force. He married Martha Bell on March 22, 1958 at St, Mary’s Cathedral she died on October 27, 1984.  Richard was a heavy construction foreman for many construction companies in the area, working on many of the large projects that shaped the north country. He retired from Laborer’s International Union of North America Local 1822 (322). After his retirement he was a grounds keeper for the Ogdensburg Recreation Department.  He was a 3rd Degree Knight as a member of the Knights of Columbus Council #258. Ogdensburg. He was a parishioner of St. Mary’s Cathedral.  Dick enjoyed boating, fishing on the St. Lawrence and hunting in the Adirondacks.  Dick was always surrounded by his loving family.  He was happiest when was helping his son at Fish R Chips in Ogdensburg. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to St. Joseph’s Foundation, 950 Linden St., Ogdensburg, New York 13669.  

 

 

Lillian H. Singleton 12/30/2024

Lillian H. Singleton

Lillian H. Singleton,89, formerly of Massena, died at her granddaughter’s home on December 30, 2024.  There will be no services as per Lillian’s wishes.  She will be buried in St. Lawrence Cemetery, Louisville at a later date. Lillian is survived by her children, Debra her husband James Brice of DeKalb Junction, Kathy and her husband Donnie Furnace of Palmetto, FL, Karen Singleton of Massena, Donna and her husband Bill Porter of Norfolk, Walter and his wife Louise Singleton of Massena, Timothy and his wife Kara Singleton of Port St. Lucie, FL, a brother, Franklin Hutt of Norfolk, 13 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by siblings, Leona Simpson, Aileen Rosskamp, Bob Billings, Sonny Billings and Callie Hutt. Lillian was born on April 6,1935 in Massena, the daughter of the late Callie and Christie White Hutt. She attended Harrowgate and Massena Central School graduating in 1953. She graduated from Potsdam State Teachers College with a bachelor’s degree in elementary education in 1957. She married William Singleton on July 14, 1956, they were blessed with six children, he died on May 25, 2012, after 56 years of marriage.  Lillian taught third grade at St. Lawrence Central School in Brasher Falls until her retirement in 1991.  She was a past member of the American Legion Auxiliary #79 Massena, a life member of AMVETS Auxiliary #4 and VFW Auxiliary #1143 Massena.  She cherished time with friends, snowmobiling, playing cards, camping and spending time with family. After retirement she spent her winters in Stuart, Florida where friends gathered for happy hour on the carport.  You never knew what to expect from Lil when everyone gathered. She loved to knit and was an avid reader. Lil spent many years being the sole caregiver for her husband who suffered from Alzheimer’s.  Lillian was a woman of strength and generosity.  She would always give more than she ever asked for.  She was known for her fried donuts, and they were enjoyed by all that had the chance to eat one. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in her honor to Hospice and Palliative Care of St. Lawrence Valley or Center for Cancer Care, Potsdam, NY.

 

 

 

Joseph “Joe” A. Smith 12/26/2024

Joseph “Joe” A. Smith

Joseph “Joe” A. Smith, 70, of Hermon, NY, passed away peacefully at his home on December 26, 2024. Calling hours will be held
on Sunday, December 29th from 2:00 to 4:00 PM and 7: 00 to 9:00 PM at the funeral home. A Celebration
of Life for Joe will take place on January 4th, 2025, at 1:00 PM at the Skunk’s Nest in Hermon.
Joe is survived by his beloved wife, Sheri; two sons, James and his wife Lori Smith of Massena, and John
and his wife Katie Smith of Potsdam; and four cherished grandchildren, Evan, Cullin, Kane, and Ali Smith.
He is also survived by his siblings, Gerald Way and Paul Smith of Gouverneur, as well as several nieces and nephews.
Born on March 11, 1954, in Massena to James Edward and Grace Way Smith, Joe graduated from
Hermon Dekalb Central School in 1973, where he was a celebrated championship wrestler, taking third
place in the state finals. He married his high school sweetheart, Sheri Cardinell, on December 30, 1975, inthe town of Hermon.
A skilled carpenter and mason, Joe worked for numerous construction companies throughout his career,
including Acts II Construction, Sheehan Construction, R & S Construction, Five C Enterprise, and Bette
and Cringe. He was a proud past member of the Stella Mines Hunting Club in Hermon and the St. Henry Church in Dekalb Junction.
Joe was also a licensed owner and racer of harness horses, with his horses competing throughout the
Northeast and Canada. He was an avid hunter and he was always ready to lend a helping hand,
particularly with construction projects. He cherished attending his grandchildren’s hockey, football, and
baseball games, and he enjoyed the company of his basset hound, Bud Light, a cold Budweiser, and the good times at the Skunk’s Nest.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to the Have a Heart Charity, PO Box 291,
Hermon, New York 13652.

Roderick Eric Turnbull 12/02/2024

 

Roderick Eric Turnbull

Roderick Eric Turnbull, 72, of Trout Lake, Hermon, died on December 2, 2024.  There will be calling hours on Thursday, December 5th from 3 – 6 PM, at the funeral home, a graveside service will be in the spring. Burial will be in East DeKalb Cemetery.  Eric is survived by his wife, Christine, sons, Benjamin E. and his wife Amanda “Mandy” Turnbull of Oswego, Matthew A. and his wife Miranda Turnbull of Canton, Nathan W. and his wife Anna Turnbull of Mexico, his sisters, Helen Glinski of Fort Pierce, Florida, Constance LaClair of Granbury, Texas, Cynthia Sherman of Lillington, North Carolina, grandchildren, Mackenzie, Conway, Evelyn, William and Lillian Turnbull, several nieces and nephews. Eric was born on September 19, 1952 in Canton, to the late Arthur and Lillian Mackenzie Turnbull. He graduated from Hermon DeKalb Central School in 1970 and received his associates degree as an electrical engineering tech from Canton ATC in 1972.  He married Christine White on August 15, 1981 at the Grace Episcopal Church in Canton, Reverend Denny officiating.  Roderick owned and operated the DeKalb Skate Land in the 1970’s while working as an electrician for Nel Corp in the north country until his retirement in 2017. Eric was a member of the Buck Horn Hunting Club in Harrisville.  He and Chris moved to their home on Trout Lake in 1978. His home on Trout Lake was his passion and was where family and friends came to hold events and be with him. He was an outdoors man and especially enjoyed, hunting, fishing, camping and he enjoyed his trips to Canada. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to the Hermon or Edwards Rescue Squads. 

Henry R. Boyea (Bucky) 11/06/2024

Henry R. Boyea

Henry R. Boyea “Bucky”, 89, of Oswegatchie, died on November 6, 2024, at Samaritan Keep Home. Henry was a generous anatomical donation as per his wishes.  There will be a Celebration of Life at a later date to be announced in the Star Lake Bargain Hunter. Burial will be in Notre Dame Cemetery, Malone in the future.  Henry is survived by his wife, Mary, children, Kevin and his wife Diane Boyea of Harrisville, John and his wife Kathleen Boyea of Alabama, Michelle and her husband Tim Daniels of Michigan, Scott and his wife Debbie Young of Malone, Lisa and her husband Jim Soward of Virginia, he leaves a legacy if several grandchildren and great grandchildren, a niece, a great niece and nephew. He was predeceased by his sister Dolores Wood. Bucky was born on October 5, 1935, in Tupper Lake, to the late Roy and Elizabeth LaClair Boyea. Henry was in the Navy during the Korean Conflict serving his country until he was honorable discharged in 1960.  He married Mary E. Bush on January 6, 1963, in Rochester.  He was an electrical switch board operator for Appleton Paper Co. of Newton Falls until his retirement. Bucky was a member of the Oswegatchie Baptist Church, and the Star Lake God Missionary Church, he was an active volunteer for his churches. He loved riding his bike, camping, hunting, traveling south in the winter, wood working and being a ham radio operator for the emergency broadcast system and was a member of the ham operator group in Star Lake. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to the Star Lake God’s Missionary Church, 4274 State Route 3, Star Lake, New York, 13690. 

Clara E. Simmons 10/31/2024

Clara E. Simmons        

Clara E. Simmons, 77, of DeKalb Junction, died on October 31, 2024, at her home. There will be calling hours, November 6th, 2 – 5:30 pm, the funeral service will be November 7, 11: 00 am at the funeral home, Pastor Martha Helmer officiating. Burial will follow in East DeKalb Cemetery, DeKalb Junction.  Clara is survived by her brother Phillip Simmons of Gouverneur, a niece, Joanna and her husband Richard Elliot of North Carolina, a nephew, John Simmons and Amber Willard of Norwood, 6 great nieces and nephews, and a great great niece and nephew. She was predeceased by her brothers Kenneth Simmons, Howard Simmons, and a nephew Robert Simmons.  Clara was born on February 8, 1947 in Ogdensburg, to the late Ward and Clara Burke Simmons. She graduated from Hermon DeKalb Central School and did maintenance work at St. Lawrence University until her retirement. Clara was a member of the Acapella North Chorus of International Sweet Adelines, the DeKalb Hermon Senior Citizen Club and the Canton Senior Citizen Club. She loved singing, reading and traveling with her friends. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to the Acapella North Chorus of International Sweet Adelines at 16 Cold Brook Drive, South Colton, New York, 13687. 

Patsy “Geraline” Fisk 09/12/2024

Patsy “Geraline” Fisk

Patsy “Geraline” Fisk, 87, of Canton, and formerly of Hermon, died on September 12, 2024, at Canton Potsdam Hospital. Services will be private; burial will be in Hermon Cemetery. Geraline is survived by her sons, Duane and his wife Kelli Fisk of Clayton, SC, Kevin and Beverly Fisk of Garner, NC, a sister Connie King of Knight, SC, grandchildren, Sarah “Annie” Fisk, Jason Fisk, Kristi Dunn, Devan Wall, great grandchildren, Nora Fisk and Emery Fisk, several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her, siblings, Paul King, Horace King, Thomas King, Ruby King, and Willa Mae King.  She was born on September 25, 1936 in Woodruff, SC to the late John A. and Cecil Snipes King. In 1956, she married Basil Clark Fisk, he died on January 1, 1982.  She was a culinary specialist at St. Lawrence University, until her retirement.  

Ida N. Carpenter 09/12/2024

 

Ida N. Carpenter

 

Ida N. Carpenter, 92, of Hermon, died on September 12, 2024, at Canton Potsdam Hospital. Calling hours will be on Tuesday, September 17, 2024. 12 – 2PM, the funeral service will be at 2PM, followed by a burial at Hermon Cemetery, Pastor Martha Helmer officiating. Ida is survived by her daughters, Shirley and her husband Edwin Pitcher of Hermon, Ellen and her husband John Waite of Spring Water, stepchildren, Nelson Carpenter, Lowville, Sylvia Fuller of Philadelphia, Sandra and Mark Gutierrez of Antwerp, a sister, Edna and her husband Bert Mandigo of Kenduskeag, Maine, 9 grandchildren, several great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her, brothers Edward McBroom and Alvah McBroom Jr.  She was born on February 2, 1932 in Star Lake, to the late Alvah and Mable Stevens McBroom. On October 9, 1954, she married Charles Carpenter in New Jersey, he died on September 20, 1998.  Ida was an election inspector in the Town of Hermon.  She was a longstanding member of the Hermon Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary and TOPS. Ida loved being with her family, having a vegetable garden and being a homebody. Contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society.  

 

Jennifer W. Vincent-Barwood 08/27/2024

 

Jennifer Walton Vincent-Barwood

 

Jennifer Walton Vincent-Barwood of Richville, NY passed away Wednesday, August 27th at 3:33 PM after a three-year battle with cancer. She was 68.  She is survived by her husband,  John McCloskey, and their cat Ms. Tabla FangClaw of Richville, NY, her son Zachariah Knight ,  his wife Elizabeth  (Herrington) Knight, and  their daughter, Evelyn Knight of Milliken, CO; her daughter Zoe Knight of Boston, MA; her brother Scott Vincent-Barwood of Sackets Harbor, NY and his daughters; Connie Takeshita of Rupert, ID and Aubri Vincent-Barwood of Kapahui, HI; her bonus brother Thomas Gardner and his partner Terri Chalone of Oswego, NY, and her Moon Daughters.

Daughter of Edward Allen “Vince” Vincent-Barwood and Aileen Vincent-Barwood, long time editor of the St. Lawrence Plaindealer.  Jennifer was born in Toronto on August 25th, 1956.  She spent her childhood living in Africa and the Middle East before her family settled in the North Country in the late 1960’s.  These formative experiences led to her lifelong passions for African drumming and world music, and expansive spiritual exploration.  Jennifer was well known in the North Country for her public Winter Solstice and Samhain (Halloween) rituals held at St. Lawrence University for over 25 years, where she was also Ambassador for Pagan Ministries and mentored many students in her spiritual practice.  As a drummer and community builder, she facilitated countless community drum and dance events in the North Country, in addition to accompanying African dance classes at SUNY Potsdam and SLU, where she was also a long-time member of the SLU Community Choir, Early Music Ensemble, and The Any Music Singers.

Professionally, she worked at NCPR, SLU’s ODY Library and Jennison’s Antiques before opening her own vintage boutique, Re-Creations, on Main St. in Canton.  She went on to work for NYSARC (now The ARC) for 27 years, and retired from her administrative position there in 2021.  She spent her retirement in her garden, weather permitting, or curled up with a good book when it was not.  She was full of love and will be greatly missed by all who were fortunate enough to have known her.

There will be no services as per Jennifer’s wishes.  In lieu of flowers Jennifer wished donations to be made to the Canton Free Public Library, 8 Park Street, Canton, New York, 13617.  Or, if you feel compelled, you may honor her by planting a tree, growing a garden, singing a song, drumming around a fire, howling at the moon, or however you see fit to honor her loving, wild spirit.  

Beverly J. Daniels 08/24/2024

 

Beverly J. Daniels

 

Beverly J. Daniels, 93, died on August 24, 2024, at her home. There will be a graveside service on September 6, 2024 at the Hermon Cemetery at 12:00 PM, Pastor Martha Helmer officiating. Beverly is survived by her brother Perley Sanford and his wife Patricia Bacon of DeKalb Junction, a ½ brother, Lonnie and his wife Sherry Peters of Trion, GA, nieces and nephews, Delbert and his wife Susan Coller, Deloras and her husband Robert Narrow, Sally Curtin, Sophie Pomerville, Wesley Bacon and Bethany Bacon, several great and great great nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her, sister Joyce Coller and ½ brother, Larry Peters.  She was born on September 21, 1930 in Watertown, to the late Ellwyn and Zela Lancto Bacon. She graduated from DeKalb Junction High School in 1950.  She was a laboratory technician for SUNY Canton in the mastitis lab. She also was a bookkeeper for Seymour Sales Barn in DeKalb Junction.  Bev loved to shop, travel and especially take care of others. Contributions in lieu of flowers can be made to the Madrid Rescue Squad, Depot St, Madrid, New York, 13660.