Obituaries

Feb 6, 2024

Norene (Bessette) Sheridan, beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on February 6, 2024 at the age of 89. Norene joined her late husband of 67 years, Neil Sheridan, in eternal rest.

Born into a large, vibrant family on a rural farm in Canton, Norene was the daughter of Burton and Nora Bessette. She is predeceased by her...

Jan 21, 2024

Juriece (Gardner) Marsh, 70, of Hermon died on Sunday, January 21, 2024 at the Canton-Potsdam Hospital where she had been a patient following a lengthy illness.

Juriece was born July 10, 1953 in Rexburg, Idaho, a daughter of Gary and Naola Gardner. She graduated high school and received her bachelor's degree from Sacramento State in education to...

Jan 20, 2024

John M. Lashomb, 58, of Canton died Saturday, January 20, 2024 at the Canton-Potsdam Hospital following a short stay. There will be no service at this time.

John was born July 16, 1965, a son of the late Donald and Frances (Baxter) Lashomb. John graduated from Norwood-Norfolk High School. He worked for John Delegrange for a time...

Jan 14, 2024

Donovan C. Adams, 20, of Canton passed away on Sunday, January 14, 2024 at his home as a result of a seizure.

Donovan was born July 21, 2003 in Ogdensburg, a son of Christopher Adams and Jessica Murdock. He attended the Canton Central School ABA Program. Donovan enjoyed scouring Google Maps on his tablet, watching the Nightmare...

Jan 9, 2024

Cori (Murcray) Shatraw, 58, of Hermon passed away on January 9, 2024 at her home, she had been in failing health.

Cori was born January 10, 1965, a daughter of the late Francis and Peggy (Pruner) Murcray. Cori worked for John Rossi Inc., was a home health aide for some time and was an assistant for many...

Jan 6, 2024

Christina L. Dent, 56, of Canton died on Saturday, January 6, 2024 at the University of Vermont Medical Center, Burlington following a lengthy illness.

Christina was born August 30, 1967 in Canandaigua, New York, a daughter of Brenda Ashley and Ron Dudine. Christina graduated from Canton High School and became an LPN. On August 17, 1985, Christina...

Jan 4, 2024

Jude E. Folk, 77, of Rensselaer Falls, died on Thursday, January 4, 2024 as result of injuries sustained being struck by a motor vehicle.

Jude was born December 12, 1946 in Spring Lake Heights, New Jersey, a son of the late Herbert Folk and Margaret (Heuston) Fleureton. He graduated from High School in New Jersey and from...

Jan 2, 2024

John R. Fisher, 60, of Morley died unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 2, 2024 at his home.

John was born December 20, 1963 in Ogdensburg, a son of the late Edison and Nona (Dunn) Fisher. He graduated from Canton High School in 1982. He married Cynthia Atwood in 1987, the marriage ended in divorce. Later he married Lynn,...

Dec 30, 2023

Deborah L. Darou, 65, of Canton died peacefully in the company of family on Saturday, December 30, 2023 at the Canton-Potsdam Hospital where she had been a patient for a short time.

Deborah was born September 14, 1958, a daughter of the late Robert and Margaret (Connelly) Cashman. She attended St. Mary's Parochial School, graduated from Canton...

Dec 28, 2023

Debra "Debbie" P. Bennett, 64, of DeKalb Junction, died peacefully on Thursday, December 28, 2023 at the Samaritan Medical Center in Watertown where she had been a patient for a short time.

Debbie was born February 13, 1959 in Canton, a daughter of the late James and Muriel Patton. She graduated from Hermon-DeKalb Central School in 1977.  ...

Dec 24, 2023

Thurman "Red" W. Coller, 68, of Winthrop, died peacefully at the Rochester General Hospital on Sunday, December 24, 2023, where he had been a patient for a short time.

Thurman was born February 23, 1955, a son of the late Everett Coller. He graduated from Canton High School and Canton ATC, majoring in computer science. Thurman served...

Dec 23, 2023

Ollie G. "Candy" Sheridan, 79, formerly of Canton died peacefully on Saturday, December 23 at the Mercy Living Center in Tupper Lake where she had been a resident for the past five years.

Candy was born October 14, 1944 in Gassway, West Virginia, a daughter of the late Paul and Amelia (Wheeler) Miller. She attended Canton High...

Dec 21, 2023

Russell - Gail Jean Morrow passed away on December 21, 2023 in Springfield, Mo. She was born on March 6, 1942 to Herbert and Donna Hatch in Governeur, New York. She graduated from Knox Memorial High School, Russell in 1958. Russell is the small village in the foothills of the Adirondack Mountains of New York which she dearly loved...

Dec 15, 2023

June M. (Streeter) Thomson, went to her next life on December 15, 2023 surrounded by loving family at the United Helpers Rehabilitation and Senior Care Center, Canton.

Long term resident of DeKalb Junction and recently of Maplewood in Canton. June was loved by all who knew her.

June was predeceased by her husband Richard B...

Dec 9, 2023

Barbara A. Cary, 42, of Potsdam passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 9, 2023 at the North Country Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center, Massena.

Barbara or Barbie, as she was known growing up, was born October 25, 1981 in Potsdam, the daughter of Geoffrey Cary and Cathy Mallette. Barbara played Varsity Football her senior year at Potsdam...

Dec 8, 2023

Robert C. Ray left us on December 8th, 2023 at the age of 84 years old. To honor Bob's memory, calling hours will be held at O'Leary Funeral Home, Canton, NY on Tuesday December 12th, 4:00PM-7:00PM. On Wednesday December 13th, 2023 a funeral service will be held in his honor at 11:00AM. There will be a burial service in...

Nov 26, 2023

William J. St. Pierre, 48, of Rensselaer Falls died unexpectedly on Sunday, November 26, 2023 at his home where he had suddenly taken ill.

Bill was born January 23, 1975 in Claremont, New Hampshire, the son of Ronald and Anna (Condon) St. Pierre. He graduated from Lisbon High School and began working as a cross country truck...

Nov 23, 2023

Patrick Labrie, 59, of Russell died on Thursday, November 23, 2023.

Patrick was born in Germany on May 20, 1964 while his father served in the military. Patrick grew up on a farm and worked in the farming industry most of his adult life. He was the barn manager for Davis Livestock and was lead mechanic for...

Nov 8, 2023

Claude Burdick, 88, of Waddington passed away Wednesday, November 08, 2023 surrounded by family and under the care of Hospice of St. Lawrence Valley.

Claude was born February 21, 1935 at the family farm and sawmill in Bucks Bridge, NY to Ward and Loretta Burdick.  He was a 1954 graduate of Potsdam High School.  Claude married Barbara...

Oct 31, 2023

Canton – Carlton Lee Doane, 86, died peacefully in the comfort of his home on Tuesday, October 31, 2023.

Carlton was born April 9, 1937 in Bakersfield, Vermont, a son of the late Tennyson and Floy (Camp) Doane. He attended Bakersfield Schools and achieved graduate degrees from University of Vermont and St. Lawrence University. On October 16,...