Winthrop, NY Obituaries

Ashley M. Perry

Jul 19, 2025

It is with both heavy hearts and joyful memories that we announce the passing of Ashley Marie Perry, who embarked on her next adventure on July 19, 2025, at the age of 37. Born in Massena on March 14, 1988, she is the daughter of Steven and Julie (Durant) Wilson. Ashley graduated from St. Lawrence Central School. She worked for...

Edward W. Rose

Jul 13, 2025

North Lawrence - Edward W. Rose, 68, passed away Sunday, July 13, 2025, at RR-Canton Potsdam Hospital with his family at his bedside. Following his wishes, there will be no visitation or services. Arrangements are entrusted to Hammill Funeral Home in Winthrop.

Ed was born on January 30, 1957, in Buffalo, son of the late Otis and Una Lorraine (Toussaint)...

Donald J. Crump

Jul 10, 2025

Watertown/Winthrop/Tupper Lake - Donald J. Crump, passed away on July 10, 2025, at the age of 73, at Hospice of Jefferson County in Watertown. Born in Stockholm on March 5, 1952, he is the son of the the late Lester and Dorothy Rockwood Crump. Donald went to St. Lawrence Central School and did landscape and janitorial work at Sunmount while living...

Kerry Dunbar

Jul 4, 2025

Winthrop - Kerry R. Dunbar, 62, a beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 4, 2025, at Rochester Regional – Canton Potsdam Hospital surrounded by family and friends.

Arrangements are entrusted to Hammill Funeral Home in Winthrop where visitation will be held Monday July 14, from 4 – 6pm. His family will have a Celebration of...

Sarah Davies Gilmour

Jun 24, 2025

Funeral services for Sarah D. Gilmour, 94, of Ogdensburg will be held Saturday, July

19th, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at the Presbyterian Stone Church with Reverend David A. Hart

officiating.

Sarah passed away while staying with her daughter in North Carolina on Tuesday June

24th, 2025.

She was born on June 28th, 1930, the daughter of the late William and Dorothy

(Witherhead) Davies.

Surviving is her daughter...

Wayne L. Wilkins

Jun 8, 2025

Wayne L. Wilkins, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and cherished member of the Brasher Falls community, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family at the age of 89 on June 8, 2025.

Arrangements are entrusted to Hammill Funeral Home in Winthrop where visitation will be held Wednesday June 11th from 5 – 7PM. Wayne’s Funeral Service and Mass...

Dennis Avery

May 31, 2025

Dennis (Denny) Garth Avery, 78, of Massena, NY, passed away peacefully on May 31, 2025, after a courageous six-month fight following a tragic car accident on December 22, 2024.

Born August 11, 1946, in Massena to Teresa and Garth Avery, Denny spent his early years playing sports, stirring up mischief, and creating the kind of memories that turned into legendary...

Terry "Twiggy" Truax

May 27, 2025

Winthrop - Terry L. "Twiggy" Truax, 71, passed away peacefully on May 27, 2025,at RR-Canton-Potsdam Hospital, surrounded by the warmth of family. Born on March 15, 1954, he is the son of the late Robert and Beatrice (Mossow) Truax

Twiggy worked as a yogurt and cottage cheese processor for Kraft in North Lawrence, NY, until he retired, took on other employment...

Patricia Belile

May 19, 2025

It is with both heavy hearts and joyful memories that we announce the passing of Patricia J. Belile on May 19, 2025, in her beloved home. Patti, a vibrant spirit and cherished friend, leaves behind a legacy of love, laughter, and cherished moments that will continue to inspire all who knew her.

Born on December 28, 1944 in Massena,...

Floyd P. Donnelly

May 18, 2025

Floyd Donnelly, 81, passed away on Sunday, May 18, 2025, at Canton Potsdam Hospital. There will be no public visitation, as his family will honor his life privately. Arrangements are entrusted to Hammill Funeral Home in Winthrop, where memories and condolences can be shared at www.hammillfh.com.

Floyd was born on March 19, 1944, on Croils Island, NY, to Samuel and...

Patti A. Blais

Apr 28, 2025

Brasher Falls - It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Patti A. (Sienkiewycz) Blais, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt, who passed away on April 28, 2025, in her home with her family by her side after a two-year battle with melanoma.

Patti was born on October 18, 1959, daughter of the late John and...

Carol Ann Ploof Healy

Apr 4, 2025

Brasher Falls - With heavy hearts and joyful memories, we celebrate the life of Carol Ann Ploof Healy, who departed from this world peacefully with her family by her side, on April 4, 2025, at the age of eighty-five.

The youngest of seven, Carol was born on April 30, 1939, in Dickinson Center to the late Leonard and Emma (LaChance) Ploof...

Leona Oakes

Mar 31, 2025

Brasher Falls - Leona E. (Blair) Oakes, 84, passed away peacefully March 31, 2025 at RR-Canton Potsdam Hospital.

Leona was born on May 9, 1940 in Norfolk, daughter of the late Glenfird T. and Francelia S. (Bemis) Blair. She graduated from Norwood Norfolk High School. She married Roger Oakes on March 21, 1959, at St. Patrick's rectory with Msgr....

Dorothy Gonyea

Mar 30, 2025

Dickinson Center - With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Dorothy L. Gonyea, who departed this life peacefully at her home on March 30, 2025, at the age of 96. Dorothy was born on February 22, 1929, in St. Regis Falls, daughter of the late Edward and Ruth (Winkle) Mushtare, where she spent her early years, graduated from St....

Carol A. Farmer

Mar 29, 2025

The good Lord has called another angel home. Carol Ann (Moose) Farmer entered the kingdom of our Lord on March 29, 2025. Born January 6, 1939, the daughter of Edward J. Moose and Nora J. (Cheney) Moose. A lifelong resident of St Regis Falls, she attended and graduated from St Regis Falls Central School in 1956. She was a communicant...

Rosemary Alyce Parks

Mar 27, 2025

In Loving Memory of Rosemary Alyce Glazier Parks.

Rosemary Alyce Glazier Parks peacefully passed away on March 27, 2025, surrounded by her family in Blacksburg, Virginia.

Rosemary is survived by her beloved husband of 67 years, Dr. David J. Parks of Blacksburg, Virginia, her daughter, Michelle Miller, of Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, her son Randall Parks and his...

Mary Ford

Mar 25, 2025

Plattsburgh - Mary E. Ford, 74, passed away on March 25, 2025, at Plattsburgh Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. Following her wishes there will be no services, arrangements are entrusted to Hammill Funeral Home in Winthrop.

Mary was born on March 16, 1951, daughter of the late Rupert and Wanietta (White) Jantraw.

She is survived by her son, Anthony Eaton...

Kenneth Stark

Mar 24, 2025

Brasher Falls - Kenneth B. Stark, 72, passed away unexpectedly on March 24, 2025, at CVPH in Plattsburgh. Born on September 30, 1952, in Potsdam, Kenny was the son of the late Harold and Joyce (Bullock) Stark.He married his one and only love Joan Oakes on June 26, 1976 at St. Patrick's Church in Brasher Falls. They shared a blessed...

Frederick Exware

Mar 21, 2025

Brasher Falls - Frederick M. Exware, 72, departed this life peacefully on March 21, 2025, surrounded by his family at his home. Fred was born on January 15, 1953, in Tupper Lake, son of the late David and Hazel (St. Amour) Exware.

Fred served as a Ground Supervisor at Sunmount in Tupper Lake for many years, where his...

Michelle E. "Miki" Arquiett

Mar 21, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Michelle E. Arquiett, who passed peacefully surrounded by her loved ones at the age of 81 on March 21, 2025, at RR Canton-Potsdam Hospital. Born on June 24, 1943, in Syracuse, NY, she is the daughter of the late Arthur and Kathleen (Goettel) Charbonneau. She had a nickname...