A Voice from the Eastern Door
A Voice from the Eastern Door
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Akwesasne: Rita Oakes Arbour, 86, of Wade LaFrance Road, passed away on July 3, 2023 at Cornwall Community Hospital. Rita was born on October 27, 1936 in Hogansburg, the daughter of the late Mitchell and Theresa (Phillips) Oakes. Rita was born during the Great Depression and worked hard in her early childhood helping her parents with crops. She went to Snye School and later attended Residential School in Montreal. Upon leaving the school, she worked with the Government of Canada in Immigration,...
AKWESASNE – Kevin M. "Aroniahtase" LaFrance, 57, a resident of Rooseveltown Road passed away suddenly early Thursday morning, June 22, 2023. Kevin was born on January 20, 1966 in Buffalo, the son of the late Ronald and Martha (Francis) LaFrance. He first attended schools in Buffalo before moving to Akwesasne, where he attended school in Massena and graduated from Salmon River Central School. He continued his education taking courses at Alfred State and SUNY Canton. On August 3, 1991, he m...
AKWESASNE – Ryan John Lazore, 34, of River Road, unexpectedly passed away June 16, 2023 in Montreal. Ryan was born on August 17, 1988 in Cornwall the son of Thomas John Lazore and the late Lori (Martin) Lazore. He attended schools in Akwesasne and in Cornwall. He enjoyed playing video games, listening to music, and hanging out with his friends and family. Ryan is survived by his father, Thomas Lazore (Katie Cook) of Akwesasne; his grandparents, Ann Cook and Dennis Lazore, both of Akwesasne; h...
AKWESASNE – Catherine S. Edwards, 86, of State Route 37, passed away Wednesday morning, June 14, 2023 at Massena Hospital. Catherine was born July 17, 1936 in St. Regis, Quebec the daughter of the late Joseph Peter and Ann (Lazare) Lazore. She attended schools in Snye and was a residential school survivor. She completed her education at St. Andrew's Catholic School in Ontario. In November 1956, she married Harold Wilbur Edwards at St. Regis Catholic Church with Rev. Michael Jacobs, o...
AKWESASNE- Richard "Taioniokie" Powless, Turtle Clan, 72, of 50 Johnson Road, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at the Massena Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. Richard was born on June 5, 1951 in Syracuse, son of the late Richard Arnold and Eva (Jacobs) Powless. He attended school on the reservation and studied at college. He was a tool and die maker, and drove for the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe and the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne until his retirement. He had also worked at...
AKWESASNE – Cocoa R. D’Agostino, 71, of 378 State Route 37, passed away May 27, 2023 at Canton-Potsdam Hospital. Cocoa was born on August 20, 1951 in Syracuse, the daughter of the late Edward and Anna (Francis) Nelson. She attended schools in the Syracuse area and graduated from Liverpool High School. Arrangements are under the care and guidance of the Donaldson Funeral Home, Massena, however there will be no services. Friends may share memories and offer condolences online at www.donaldsonfh.com....
FORT COVINGTON- Peter Katsitsianoron "Football" Cook, 81, of 751 Salmon Street passed after a brief illness on Monday, May 14, 2023 at the Massena Hospital. Peter was born on March 14, 1942, in Snye, Quebec, son of the late Alec and Mary Ann (Peters) Cook. He married Jane Gay on February 4, 1961, in St. Regis, Quebec. Peter was an Ironworker with Local #711 Montreal. He loved watching hockey, especially his beloved Montreal Canadiens. He also enjoyed car racing and was a self-taught guitarist....
JACOBS, Thomas – passed away on Friday May 12, 2023 peacefully at Tsiionkwanonsote at the age of 75 years. Dear father of Krystal Barley (Dwayne) and the late Charlie Jacobs. Predeceased by his first wife Wanda (née Lane) and second wife Judith Ennamorato. Son of the late Lawrence and late Mary (nee Cole) Jacobs. Tom is survived by his sisters Christina Jacobs and Debbera Thompson (late Ronald) and predeceased by his siblings, Nettie Lazore, Johnny Cole (Rita), Catherine Cole and Mary Swamp (l...
AKWESASNE – Winona M. "Noni" Tarbell "Kawinentha", Bear Clan, 61, of State Route 37, peacefully passed back to the Spirit World on Saturday evening, May 20, 2023 in the comfort of her home with her loving family at her side. Noni was born on January 27, 1962 in Lacine, Quebec the daughter of Nancy (Bush) Davis and the late James Earl Davis. She attended schools in Kahnawake and St. Regis before graduating from General Vanier. She continued her education at Bryant and Stratton Business School. O...
Jason who was 49 years old and resided in Massena, NY left for his journey back to the sky world on May 5th, 2023, at Upstate University Hospital in Syracuse, NY. Born to Harvey A. Ward Jr. and Elizabeth M. Ward on May 27th, 1973, at Massena Memorial Hospital. Jason attended and graduated from Rush Henrietta High School and attended Monroe Community College. Jason was married to his estranged wife Tracy Kimball in 1999, and ended his years with his fiancé Lucille Manning. Jason was a master...
Laurie Ann Conners, 62, of Akwesasne NY, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loved ones on April 29, 2023. Though she battled cancer three times, she never quit fighting to be with her family and especially her grandchildren. Laurie was born on January 8, 1961, in Massena, NY to Hazel and the late Donald Bero. She met her husband and the love of her life, Randall Conners, during childhood. They were married on November 29, 1980 and raised 5 children together. Laurie will be...
AKWESASNE – Veronica Marion Cook, 79, of Cook Road, passed away Wednesday evening, April 19, 2023 at Canton-Potsdam Hospital after a brief illness. Veronica was born at the family home on Cook Road in Akwesasne, the daughter of the late James Basil and Nancy M. (Thomas) Cook and attended school at Salmon River. She first married Jimmy Jenson, who predeceased her. She later married Wes Smith, but that marriage ended in divorce. Veronica lived in California, where she worked in health care for m...
It's been three years since Helen left us. As the saying goes, their memory will always live on. And the memory of Helen with her impromptu delicious lunches, the cramps in your side laughs, and her dedication to Indian Time will be with us always. But most of all, her memory will live on through the strength she taught us to keep focused and stay true to our goals. As we struggled with her passing, we then struggled to cope with the challenges of the pandemic and all that entailed; including...
Tracey Kawisáronnión Noel Thompson, Snipe Clan, born January 2, 1972, unexpectedly passed into the spirit world the morning of April 14, 2023, met by her beloved Mother Gloria Thompson and her father Frank A. Thompson. Tracey is survived by her dear brother Fred M. Thompson and dear sister Angela C. Thompson, chosen son Skylar A. Thomas and chosen daughter Erica K. Francis, God children Haylee & Kaylee Jacco and Clint Francis. Her God mother Debbie Caldwell and many aunts, uncles & cousins. T...
AKWESASNE – Richard D. "Rick" Cook, 65, of 121 McGee Road, unexpectedly journeyed back to the Spirit World on Tuesday morning, April 4, 2023 at Massena Hospital. Rick was born on May 27, 1957 in Syracuse, the son of the late Vernon Nelson "Tony" Cook and Mamie LaFrance. He attended school in Syracuse and at Salmon River Central School. He entered the United States Navy after leaving school, proudly serving his country and serving on the USS Turner Joy. He first married Linda Montour, they w...
AKWESASNE- Charles J. Kader, But known to the world as Chaz, passed away on March 23rd 2023 at Samaritan hospital in Watertown, NY after a brief illness. Charles was born October 19th, 1969, to the late Annabelle Evans Kader of Erie and the late Charles E Kader of St. James City FL. He was preceded in his death by his wife Jennifer in November of 2022. He is survived by his brother Andy, 48 of Kahnawake Kanienkehaka Territory; his two nieces, Orenda, 22 and Kahiona ,20; and a nephew Tiohren, 16...
AKWESASNE – Julia David, 94, passed away Monday evening, March 27, 2023 at Canton-Potsdam Hospital with the love of her family at her side. Julia was born on September 28, 1928 on Cornwall Island, the daughter of the late Joseph and Margaret (Buckshot) David and graduated from high school in Cornwall. Julia worked for a time at General Electric in Syracuse, was a slot attendant at Bear's Den, and was a pharmacy clinic aide for the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe. Julia always wanted to challenge her m...
AKWESASNE – Elizabeth Seymour "Karonhianentha", 71, of 66 Wolf Lane, Cornwall Island, unexpectedly passed away Monday morning, March 26, 2023 at the home of her sister on Cornwall Island. Elizabeth was born on January 19, 1952 on Cornwall Island, the daughter of the late Abraham J. and Marion (Hopps) Seymour. She first attended school on Cornwall Island before attending East Front Public School and graduating from General Vanier. Elizabeth worked for Parks Canada for many years. In her y...
AKWESASNE – Alan R. White, 79, of Beaver Meadow Road, peacefully passed away Saturday afternoon, April 1, 2023 at his home under the loving care of his family. Alan was born on January 1, 1944 in Malone, the son of the late Reginald E. and Virginia M. (Hart) White and attended Salmon River Central School. On March 1, 1961, he entered the United States Marine Corps, proudly serving his country until his honorable discharge on November 13, 1963. He married Lucy A. Chubb on July 23, 1966 at St. R...
AKWESASNE- Kevin M. Wheeler, 57, of 237 Cook Road, peacefully passed away Saturday, March 25, 2023 at the Alice Hyde Medical Center. Kevin was born February 17, 1966 in Rochester, son of the late Richard A. Sr. and Sharon (Cook) Wheeler. He was a graduate of Salmon River Central School. He was a member of the Akwesasne Family Support Group and the Akwesasne Death Benefits Group, and he was a maintenance worker for the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe. Kevin was an active participant with the Special...
AKWESASNE – Peacefully with the love and support of his family at his side, Hubert Jock, 96, passed away late Wednesday evening, March 15, 2023 at IA KHIH SOH THA Lodge, where he had been under their loving and compassionate care for the past few years. Hubert was born in Akwesasne on July 18, 1926, the son of the late Peter and Louise (Cook) Jock. He attended school in Bombay before being drafted in the US Army on October 12, 1944. He trained in Camp Landing, Florida and served in combat w...
AKWESASNE – Edith M. Rybke, 85, 378 State Highway 37, formerly a longtime resident of Drum Street Road, peacefully passed away late Thursday evening, March 16, 2023 in the comfort of her home, where she had been under the loving care of her sister, Barb; her daughter, Jean; and her granddaughters, Mya, Santana, and Cameron. Edith was born on May 28, 1937 in Saranac Lake, the daughter of the late Malcolm and Charlotte (Tarbell) Gadway. She attended Mohawk school before going to Bombay High S...
AKWESASNE – Lisa Marie Mitchell, 42, of Rooseveltown Road, unexpectedly passed away Monday, March 13, 2023 at Cornwall Community Hospital. Lisa was born on March 30, 1981, the daughter of Anita (Montour) Mitchell and the late Ronald L. Mitchell. She first attended Mohawk School before graduating from Salmon River Central School. She continued her education to be come a LPN, working for a time with Mohawk Council, Glen-Stor-Dun Lodge in Cornwall, and most recently Cornwall Island Long Term C...
Akwesasne: Robert Cook Jr "Karonhnise", 39, of Kanatakon, passed away on March 16, 2023 at Cornwall Community Hospital. Robbie joe was born on August 6, 1983 in Cornwall, Ontario, the son of Robert Cook and Sherry Johnson- Oakes. He attended Salmon River Central School and graduated in 2001. Rob played hockey and his team went on to win the State Championship in 2001. He also played lacrosse in High School and played locally for numerous teams. Rob married Jody Lazore on August 22, 2009 in Tsi S...
Walter Angus Benedict, 82 of Akwesasne joined his wife of 50 years, Glenda (Herne) in the spirit world surrounded by loved ones on March 19, 2023 while under the care of Hospice. Walter was born on April 25, 1940 in Cornwall, Ontario, Canada to Isaac Benedict and Louise McComber. Walter is predeceased by his parents and siblings, Angus McCumber, Alfred McCumber in infancy, Patrick Benedict, Carl Benedict, Stella Pecenka, Marion White, Grace Peters, and one daughter, Brenda Kay, stillborn. He is...
