Obituaries
Michael A. Johnston
Aug 18, 2026
Michael A. Johnston, 66, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday morning, August 18th.
He was born, September 11, 1959, in Rochester, NY, son of James and Marlene LaLonde Johnston.
He graduated from East Ridge High School, in Rochester and then from the University of Buffalo, with a degree in Mechanical Engineering.
He married Teresa Lynch on June 8, 1985, at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in...
Deirdre E.M. Beers
Aug 13, 2026
Deirdre E.M. Beers, 49, passed away Thursday, August 13th, at River Hospital.
She was born, October 22, 1976, in Alexandria Bay, NY, daughter of Richard Garlock and Wendy Beers. She graduated from Alexandria Central High School in 1994, and then from LeMoyne College, in 1997, with a BS in Business.
Deirdre worked for several finance companies, most notably, as an operations director...
Patricia "Pat" Welsh
Aug 8, 2026
Patricia (Pat) Welsh went to her eternal resting place on August 8, 2026 after a brief illness. She was surrounded by her family as she passed peacefully in her sleep.
Pat was born on May 17, 1942 the daughter of René and Elizabeth Hart and grew up in a house her father built with his own hands. She graduated from Massena...
James E. "Jigger Jim" Boicourt
Jul 30, 2026
James E. “Jigger Jim” Boicourt, 76, passed away Thursday afternoon, July 30th, at University Hospital, in Syracuse.
He was born June 6, 1950, in Syracuse, NY, son of Oren and Edwina Brown Boicourt.
Jim graduated from Corcoran High School, in Syracuse and served in the Air National Guard, from 1969-1975.
He married Kathy Marcellus-Ryder on July 29, 1985, in Rossie, NY.
He worked for...
Frederic I. Slate
Jul 26, 2026
Fredric I. “Fred” Slate, 80, passed away early Sunday morning, July 26th, at River Hospital, where he had been admitted on Saturday.
Fred was born May 22, 1946, in Irwin, TN, son of John F. and Montessum Gouge Slate.
He graduated from Alexandria Central High School in 1964.
Fred married Sharon Franklin on October 11, 1980, in Syracuse, NY.
He worked for many years...
Dr. Donald N. Mantle
Jul 22, 2026
Dr. Donald N. Mantle, 94, Alexandria Bay, passed away at Samaritan Summit Village, Watertown, where he had been a resident for the past four years.
Donald was born on April 28,1932 in Harrisville, NY, the son of Clarence and Agnes Wight Mantle. He graduated from Harrisville High School in 1948, attended Utica College of Syracuse University, graduating in 1952 and then...
Eugenia Kavanaugh
Jul 3, 2026
Eugenia Kavanaugh, 101, passed away Friday, July 3rd, at her home.
She was born, October 31, 1924, in Alexandria Bay, daughter of S. Eugene and Mary Clary Wagoner. She graduated from Alexandria Bay High School.
She married Richard Kavanaugh on October 15, 1949, at St. Cyril’s Catholic Church, in Alexandria Bay.
Eugenia worked as an administrative assistant for over 20 years, for Alexandria...
Douglas R. Aznoe
Jun 25, 2026
Douglas R. Aznoe, 74, passed away Thursday afternoon, June 25th, at River Hospital.
He was born July 5, 1951, in Alexandria Bay, son of Gordon and Marion Taylor Aznoe. He graduated from Alexandria Central High School in 1969 and went on to serve in the United States Army Reserves from 1969 to 1971.
He married Denise Charlebois, on May 6, 1972, in...
Mary Langtry Bowden
May 28, 2026
It is with deep love and sadness that the family of Mary Langtry Bowden announces her passing. Mary was born on October 15, 1943, to Mansel and Kathleen Langtry of Hammond, NY.
Mary married Everett R. Bowden, on April 20, 1963. Together they built a life centered on family, hard work, and modesty.
To know Mary was to know unconditional love. Her...
Candace "Candy" Gove Spence
May 27, 2026
CELEBRATION OF LIFE will be held Thursday July 2nd at the Alexandria Bay American Legion from 3:00-5:00 pm
“Candy” Spence was granted her wings on Wednesday, May 27th as she passed away peacefully at River Hospital surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on June 28, 1945 at E.J. Noble (River) Hospital with big, blue eyes and a beautiful soul. She...
Marilyn Roxann Ledger Shortt
May 19, 2026
Roxy, as she was always known, was born in Theresa, NY to the parents of Riley Ledger and Dorothy Reed, the 5th generation of each family. She attended several country schoolhouses in the town of Alexandria and the Redwood High School. In 1951, at sixteen, she graduated from Alexandria High School with four years of honors.
Born during the great depression,...
Madelyn E. Fleury
May 12, 2026
Madelyn E. Fleury died on May 12th at Samaritan Medical Center, Watertown, NY
Madelyn was born in Watertown to Harry and Muriel Fleury. She grew up on East Main Street and attended Watertown High School. A business degree from Jefferson Community College led to a job at Sears, Roebuck and Company, a job she loved and held for more than 30...
Stanley G. Rice
Apr 28, 2026
Stanley “Stan” G. Rice Jr., 70, of Alexandria Bay, NY, passed away April 28, 2026, at SUNY Upstate. In keeping with his wishes, he was an organ donor.
Born April 23, 1956, in Cortland, NY, he was the son of Stanley G. Sr. and Joyce A. (Kibbe) Rice. He attended Alexandria Bay Central School and served in the U.S. Army.
He was...
Elizabeth "Betty Ann"` (Dingman) Castor
Apr 23, 2026
Elizabeth “Betty Ann” (Dingman) Castor, 73, Alexandria Bay, NY, passed away on Thursday, April 23rd at St. Luke’s Nursing Home in Oswego, NY.
Betty Ann was born in Alexandria Bay, NY on April 19, 1953, the daughter of John E. Jr. and Elizabeth Tugwood Dingman. She attended Alexandria Central School and later received her General Equivalency Diploma. She worked for many...
Wesley E. Gleason, Jr.
Apr 6, 2026
A celebration of life reception for Wesley E. Gleason, Jr, will be held Saturday, August 1st, at the Redwood Fire Hall, Stine Road. The event will run from 11 am to 3 pm, with a short service beginning at 11 am. A time of refreshments and fellowship will follow.
Wesley was born in Carthage, NY on January 21, 1948, the oldest...
Christopher J. Forshaw
Apr 4, 2026
Christopher J. Forshaw, 71, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Saturday morning, April 4, 2026.
Born on January 5, 1955, in Detroit, Michigan, he was the son of Charles and Gloria Caylor Forshaw. Chris was raised in Riverside, California, where he graduated from high school before proudly serving his country in the United States Air Force. He often reflected with...
Pauline D. Little
Mar 22, 2026
Pauline D. Little, 86, of Alexandria Bay, NY, passed away Sunday evening, March 22nd, at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, PA, where she had been a patient for a short time.
Pauline was born on August 29th, 1939, in Greenwich, Rhode Island, the daughter of Michael and Marie Turtado. She grew up in Greenwich and was educated in West Warwick,...
Ellen A. Larkin
Mar 6, 2026
Ellen A. Larkin passed away on Friday, March 6, 2026, at her home on Wellesley Island with her son by her side following a brief illness.
Ellen was born July 10, 1958 in Watertown, New York, to Richard and Anna (Slate) Larkin. She was a graduate of LaFargeville Central School.
Throughout her life, Ellen worked in a variety of roles, but she...
Dr. Robert C. Tague
Mar 3, 2026
Robert Carlton Tague, retired dentist and lifelong member of the Alexandria Bay, N.Y. community, passed away on March 3, 2026. He was born on October 12, 1930 in Oswego, N.Y., the son of Dr. Carlton Tague and Margaret Wagoner Tague. At age three he returned with his mother to Alexandria Bay and grew up there. He is predeceased by his...
Laura "Ann" McManman
Feb 25, 2026
Ann passed away peacefully on February 25.
She is survived by her daughters, Ellen (Robert) Lodge, Ottawa, Ontario and Elizabeth (Stephen) Brown, Smiths Falls, Ontario, and was a loving grandmother to Kevin and Brian of Ottawa. Predeceased by husband John McManman, sister Frances Megahan and parents Howard and Mabel Dodd.
A university graduate from Columbia and Queens (masters), she had a lengthy...
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