Obituaries

Sep 28, 2022

Theresa M. (Conklin) Faucher, 83, of Canton, died peacefully on Wednesday, September 28, 2022 at the Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center in Ogdensburg, where she was in the company of family.

Terry as most referred to her, was born June 5, 1939 in Russell, a daughter to the late John and Florence (Trombley) Conklin. She graduated from Canton High...

Sep 26, 2022

Mrs. Janet M. (McDonald) Coloton, 87, of DeKalb Junction, passed unexpectedly on Monday, September 26, 2022 at the Canton-Potsdam Hospital, where she was surrounded by the love and support of her family.

Janet was born January 9, 1935 in Pyrites, New York, a daughter of the late Leonard and Elizabeth (Roberts) McDonald. She attended Pyrites School and...

Sep 23, 2022

Donald E. Adams, 86, of Canton died peacefully on Friday, September 23, 2022 at the home of his daughter Danielle LaRue, while under the care of Hospice and Palliative Care.

Donald was born March 19, 1936 in the Town of LeRay, NY, a son of Clarence "Ed" and Sarah (Burnham) Adams. Donald farmed for Bob and May Sweet in Canton, he...

Sep 3, 2022

On September 3, 2022, Eamon "Ed" Dolan of Rensselaer Falls, NY, passed away at the age of 85 at home, surrounded by his family.

Ed was born on October 17, 1936 in Cam Lodge, Brideswell, Athlone, Co. Roscommon, Ireland to Thomas and Rose Anne Dolan. After quickly completing his apprenticeship as a cabinet maker, he immigrated to Montreal, Canada, then New...

Sep 1, 2022

Gerald E. "Joe" VanBrocklin, 75, of Canton died at his home on Thursday, September 1, 2022 where he had been stricken ill.

Joe was born October 16, 1946 in Potsdam, a son of the late Glenn and Marian (Scott) VanBrocklin. He graduated from Hugh C. Williams High School, Canton. Joe was a dairy farmer his entire life....

Aug 27, 2022

Anna Mae (Gotham) Coffey, 89, of Massena and formerly of Hermon, NY, died peacefully on Saturday, August 27, 2022 at the Massena Rehabilitation and Nursing Home.

Anna was born March 21, 1933 in Hermon, a daughter of the late Douglas and Susie (Luther) Gotham. She attended Hermon Schools. On August 16, 1949, Anna married Richard Coffey, he...

Aug 26, 2022

Goodwin Garfield Gardner, 92, of DeKalb Junction, died peacefully on Friday, August 26, 2022 at Canton-Potsdam Hospital.

Goody, as he was known to most, was born to the late Leon and Myldred (Mott) Gardner on June 7, 1930 in DeKalb Junction. He attended schools in DeKalb as a child, then began working in the building and construction...

Aug 25, 2022

Richard G. "Dick" Hewitt, 86, passed away peacefully on August 25, 2022 under the care of Hospice.

Dick was born August 5, 1936 in Pierrepont, the only son of the late Glenn and Mabel (Vaughn) Hewitt.

He is survived by his five sisters, June Latimer of Canton; Charlotte Mousaw of Florida; Sharon (Charles) Jenks, and...

Aug 24, 2022

Mary E. (Burwell) Latimer, 95 of Canton, passed away on August 24, 2022 surrounded by loved ones at the United Helpers Health Care and Rehabilitation Center, Canton.

Mary was born March 6, 1927 and was the daughter of the late Millard E. and Dorthea L. (Tracy) Burwell. She graduated from Canton High School and later from Potsdam...

Aug 19, 2022

Esther Katz, originally from Brooklyn, NY but a Canton native since 1970, passed away peacefully in her Partridge Knoll apartment on Friday, August 19, 2022 at the age of 84. Esther was a St Lawrence County social worker for many years, helping to pair needy children with needy adoptive families. She was also a delightful fixture on the community...

Aug 19, 2022

Joseph Daniel Gotham, 22, of Russell, died unexpected on Friday, August 19, 2022 as a result of a motor vehicle accident.

Joe was born May 28, 2000 in Potsdam, a son of Daniel and Brandie (Clary) Gotham. He graduated from Edwards-Knox Central School in 2019. Although his years may have been short, he lived them to the...

Aug 18, 2022

Frederick Michael Holloway, 73, of Lisbon, died unexpectedly on Thursday, August 18, 2022 at his home where he had been stricken ill.

Fred was born June 23, 1949 in Peterborough, Ontario, a son of the late William Holloway Sr. and Hilda (Morris)  Holloway. He graduated from Lincoln Park High School in Michigan in 1967. Fred worked for...

Aug 17, 2022

Ronald L. Gilson, 79, of Canton, died peacefully Wednesday, August 17, 2022 at the Canton-Potsdam Hospital, where he was in the company of family.

Ronald was born March 15, 1943 to the late Donald and Edna (Lawrence) Gilson. He was a graduate of Canton High School and from Canton ATI. On July 11. 1970, he was united...

Jul 7, 2022

Charles "Chuck" R. Perry Jr., 58, of Waddington, died peacefully surrounded by loved ones at the Canton-Potsdam Hospital on Thursday, July 7, 2022.

Charles was born December 23, 1963, in Canton, son of Charles R. and Judy Ann (Bigwarfe) Perry. He attended Morley & Canton School, where he enjoyed wrestling.

Most would say Chuck was...

Jul 2, 2022

John B. Bessette, 60, of Auburn and formerly of Canton died unexpectedly on Saturday, July 2, 2022 at the Auburn Community Hospital.

John was born January 31, 1962 in Canton, a son of Gerald and Susan (Fenlong) Bessette. He graduated from Hugh C. Williams High School with the Class of 1980 and worked for 14 years at...

Jun 26, 2022

July 15, 1946 – June 26, 2022

James F. Barry III of Canton passed away unexpectedly at his home from natural causes. Born in Brooklyn on July 15, 1946, James (Jim) was the son of James and Ethel (Oberhofer) Barry. He graduated from West Hempstead High School in his hometown on Long Island. He continued his education...

Jun 10, 2022

Gage Lonnie Michael Mustain, age 24, passed unexpectedly at his home in Cincinnati, Ohio on June 10, 2022. He was born on July 3, 1997 to Vanessa and Josh Fry. He was a devoted father, son, brother, uncle, and friend. Gage had many passions that brought joy to his life. He was passionate about carpentry, being outside, camping, bonfires,...

May 24, 2022

Thomas Edward Morrill, a resident of Pasadena, Maryland and formerly of Hermon, age 66, passed away at his home on May 24, 2022.

A funeral service will be held at the O'Leary Funeral Home, Canton, NY at 12:00 pm on Saturday June 4, 2022, followed by burial at Hermon Cemetery. Calling hours will precede the funeral service...

May 19, 2022

Lauris I. Coffey, 90, of Canton died peacefully on Thursday, May 19, 2022 at the Canton-Potsdam Hospital where she had been a patient for a few days.

Lauris was born May 14, 1932 in Gouverneur, the daughter of the late Prentice and Bertha (Wallace) Storie. She graduated from Knox-Memorial Central School in 1950. On June 28, 1950,...

May 9, 2022

Suzanne Marie (Lucas) Flanagan, 58, of West Pierrepont, died unexpectedly in her sleep on Monday, May 9, 2022.

Suzanne was born June 26, 1963 in Potsdam, a daughter of the late Robert and Mary (Vancour) Lucas. She attended Canton High School. On July 5, 1980, Suzanne was married to Gene A. Flanagan in Morley at the home...