Marilyn Roxann Ledger Shortt

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.

In 1960 she married her husband of 66 years, Paul Shortt, also of Goose Bay. In the same year they began working for the Weymss family of Morgan Island closely followed by the birth of their children, some of her fondest memories that she always spoke about. In 1966 they purchased a home in Alexandria Bay and have resided there since.

Roxy was a true ambassador for the Thousand Islands, always willing to engage in conversation that promoted the scenic beauty and history of the surrounding area she so loved and enjoyed. In a cruel twist, she lost her sight to macular degeneration leading to Charles Bonnet syndrome and further complications.

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her infant brother Ronald Ledger, brother James Ledger, brother and sister in law Earl and Elaine Shortt and sister in law Loretta Ledger. Per her request, after cremation there will be no calling hours or services.

Memorial donations may be made to the Alexandria Bay Rescue Squad in Roxy’s name and mailed to 110 Walton St., Alexandria Bay, NY 13607