Obituaries

John C. Huddleston

John C. Huddleston

Sep 7, 2025

John C. Huddleston (Hudd), 90, of Goose Bay Extension, passed away Sunday morning at Samaritan Summit Village, in Watertown, NY.

He was born July 23, 1935, in Watertown, NY, son of Donald R. and Ardis Burns Huddleston. He graduated from Theresa High School in 1953 and from Norwich Military University in 1957. He served in the U.S. Army from 1957-1959.

John worked...

Steven DeCarr

Steven DeCarr

Sep 7, 2025

Steven DeCarr, 62, passed away at Massena Hospital on September 7th.

He was affectionately known and a shining light in anyone’s life who had the privilege of knowing him.

Steven was born on October 11, 1962, in Ogdensburg, NY, the son of Lyndon and Beverly King DeCarr. He was educated at Hammond Central School and had worked for FX Caprara in Alexandria...

John W. Slate

John W. Slate

Sep 6, 2025

John W. Slate, 61, passed away early Saturday morning, September 6th .

He was born February 18, 1964, in Alexandria Bay, son of John F. and Montessum Gouge Slate. He graduated from Alexandria Central High School in 1982. He married Lisa Neville on October 27, 1990, at St. Cyril’s Church in Alexandria Bay.

In his younger years, John captained a tour boat...

Robin H. Gray

Robin H. Gray

Sep 4, 2025

Robin H. Gray, 74, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Thursday, September 4, 2025. 

She was born on August 5, 1951, in Camden, NJ, the daughter of Robert and Emma Hunter DiVietro. Robin graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in Camden. 

On May 10, 1969, she married William J. Gray, in Elkton, MD. The couple lived in the Pennsauken, NJ area...

Dr. Christopher P. Shields

Dr. Christopher P. Shields

Sep 3, 2025

Dr. Christopher “Chris” Shields, 75, passed away peacefully at home on September 3, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

From a young age, Chris was drawn to helping others, exploring the world, and embracing adventure—passions that guided him to a remarkable 45-year career as a leading Emergency Medicine physician in New York City. Known for his skill, compassion, and humor, he...

Gale R. Lyon

Gale R. Lyon

Aug 19, 2025

Gale R. Lyon, 66, passed away early Tuesday morning, August 19th at her home.

She was born October 2, 1958, in Watertown, NY, daughter of Roger and Janice Side Peterson. She was educated in Alexandria Bay schools.

Gale worked as a cook for the Homestead Restaurant, in Alexandria Bay, for almost 40 years.

She volunteered for the Redwood Food Pantry. She was known...

Dennis C Hall

Dennis C Hall

Aug 11, 2025

Dennis Charles Hall passed away on August 11, 2025, at the age of 80 in Baltimore, Maryland. Born on May 8, 1945, in Alexandria Bay, New York, Denny was the oldest child and only son of the late Roy and Regina (White) Hall.

Denny was a graduate of Alexandria Central School and spent his life running the family dairy farm, Hallholm...

Beverly I. LaFave Sampson

Beverly I. LaFave Sampson

Aug 7, 2025

Beverly I. LaFave Sampson, 85, passed away Thursday afternoon, August 7th, at Hospice of Jefferson County, Watertown.

She was born on June 25, 1940, in Watertown, NY, daughter of William F. and Doris Duff LaFave. She graduated from Philadelphia High School in 1958 and then from the Watertown School of Commerce, in 1959.

She married Samuel Alonzo Sampson on May 11, 1963,...

Brian D. Davis

Brian D. Davis

Jul 31, 2025

Brian Davis, 73, Alexandria Bay, NY, passed away at his home Thursday night.

Brian was born in Watertown, NY, on July 29, 1952, the son of Williard R. and Ester Wells Davis. He graduated from Alexandria Central School.

Brian married Janet Schwind on October 16, 1971, in Henrietta, NY. He worked as the night supervisor for New York Airbrake, retiring in 1993.

He...

Bertha M. Arquitt

Bertha M. Arquitt

Jul 25, 2025

Bertha Marie Arquitt, Hammond, NY, passed away peacefully on July 25, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. She was 62 years old.

Born on November 27, 1962, in Alexandria Bay, NY, Bertha was the beloved daughter of the late Angeline Amyot and Edwin Arquitt, and sister to the late Harold Arquitt.

She spent her life in the North Country, creating...

Douglas C. Gordon

Douglas C. Gordon

Jul 25, 2025

Douglas C. Gordon, 94, passed away Friday afternoon, July 25th , at his home with his loving family by his side. 

Douglas was born November 12, 1930, in South Hammond, son of Benjamin and Irene Gordon. He graduated from Hammond High School and as a young man ran the family dairy farm in the Town of Hammond. 

He married Shirley MacMartin on...

Daniel G. Sweet

Daniel G. Sweet

Jul 22, 2025

Daniel G. Sweet, 62, passed away on July 22, 2025, while hiking on the Appalachian Trail, near Berlin, NH.

Dan was born July 11, 1963, in Johnson City, NY, son of Burtt and Marilyn Moore Sweet. He graduated from Dallas High School, in Dallas, PA, and then from Penn State Wilkes-Barre with a degree in mechanical engineering.

He married Lynne Gallagher on...

Vernon C. "Varmint" Langlois

Vernon C. "Varmint" Langlois

Jul 18, 2025

Vernon C. “Varmint” Langlois, 73, passed away Friday evening, July 18th, at River Hospital.

He was born November 16, 1951, in Alexandria Bay, son of John and Doris Deemer Langlois. He graduated from Alexandria Central High School.

“Varmint” worked several different jobs, but most notably as a bartender at the Village House and the Islander Inn, both in Alexandria Bay. He was...

L. Janet Hanni

L. Janet Hanni

Jul 18, 2025

L. Janet Hanni, 56, passed away peacefully Friday evening, July 18th at Samaritan Medical Center, in Watertown after a long- fought battle against breast cancer.

She was born May 8, 1969, in Willimantic, CT, daughter of Thomas D. and Lillian E. Varga Leffingwell. She graduated from Norwich Technical High School, in Norwich, Connecticut and from SUNY Canton with a degree in...

Martin A Cole

Martin A Cole

Jul 16, 2025

Rev Martin (Marty) Allen Cole passed away at the age of 70 in his home in Ocean Park, WA after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. He stepped into his Heavenly home while surrounded by his loving family. Pastor Marty, served faithfully in the as a Village Missions affiliated pastor for almost 33 years including serving at Ocean Park Community...

Jill E. DeLucia

Jill E. DeLucia

Jul 16, 2025

Jill E. DeLucia, 83, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, great-grandmother, daughter, sister, neighbor and friend passed away Wednesday evening, July 16th, at her home. Jilly “left” on her terms after spending her final days lovingly cared for by her family and Hospice of Jefferson County.

She was born March 3, 1942, in Watertown, NY, daughter of Carl and Dorothy Dunham Eggleton. She graduated...

Walter L. Wood Jr.

Walter L. Wood Jr.

Jul 7, 2025

Walter L. Wood, Jr., 87, passed away Monday morning, July 7th, at home.

He was born July 2, 1938 in Alexandria Bay, son of Walter L. Wood, Sr. and Isobell D. Henderson Wood.

Walt graduated from Alexandria Central High School in 1956 and attended Oswego State College.

He proudly served in the US Navy from 1957-1959, doing a Mediterranean tour aboard the U.S.S....

Susan J. Hudon

Susan J. Hudon

Jun 27, 2025

Susan J. Hudon, 91, passed away peacefully Friday evening, June 27, 2025, at River Hospital with her loving family by her side.

Born on December 14, 1933, in Watertown, NY, Sue was the daughter of Harold and Ruth (Pike) Edick. She graduated from Alexandria Central High School in 1952 and from Cazenovia Junior College in 1954. A lifelong resident of Alexandria...

Dennis J Mannigan

Dennis J Mannigan

Jun 23, 2025

Dennis J. Mannigan passed peacefully June 23, 2025 at the age of 66 at his home. He was born September 27, 1958 to Margaret Price and Thomas M. Mannigan III. Dennis spent his childhood growing up in Cape Vincent, NY, attending Cape Vincent Central School.

He married Terry Carpenter Babcock on July 4, 1983, in Dexter, NY.

Dennis worked and learned the...

Bonnie J. Eggert

Bonnie J. Eggert

May 29, 2025

Bonnie J. Eggert, 82, Carnegie Bay Rd., passed away at her home Thursday morning.

Bonnie was born in Rochester, NY on November 29, 1942, the daughter of George and Miriam Ayles Senecal. She was educated in Webster schools

Bonnie married William Eggert in Rochester on February 14, 1960.

She enjoyed gardening and crocheting and was a homemaker for her family and children.

Besides her...