A Voice from the Eastern Door
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Esther (Mitchell) Jock passed away at her home on Wednesday, October 10, 2018 at the age of 74 years. She is survived by her beloved companion Gilbert Terrance Sr., her children Dawn Mitchell, Delores Jock, Marietta Jock, Thomas (Kimmi) Jock Jr. and Justin Jock. Her grandchildren Andrew, Shane, Kana, Tanner, Taylor, Tristyn, Tritan, Trinity, Chad, Corby, Louie, Brittany, Thomas III, Marrietta, Morgan and David. Her great grandchildren Travayla, Trayven, Travis (Junnor), Trennum, Terrianna, Mia,...
AKWESASNE – Mr. Nelson P. Sawatis, 74, of River Road, Snye, peacefully passed into the Spirit World early Friday morning, October 12, 2018 at Iakhihsohtha Home for the Elderly. Nelson was born December 27, 1943 in Malone, the son of the late Joseph and Josephine (Casey) Sawatis and attended Salmon River Central School. On September 18, 1961, he entered the US Army, where he proudly served his country until his honorable discharge on August 27, 1964. He married Julia Thompson on July 3, 1965 at S...
AKWESASNE – Wallace Patrick Thomas Mitchell, 67, of 1478 State Route 37, unexpectedly passed away Sunday afternoon, October 14, 2018 at Upstate University Hospital in Syracuse. Wally was born March 17, 1951 in Cornwall, Ontario, the son of the late T. William Sr. and Anna Mae (Herne) Mitchell. He attended Salmon River Central School, where he graduated in 1969. Wally was an ironworker for many years with Local #440 until his retirement. After his retirement, he owned and operated his c...
AKWESASNE – Mr. Kerney Howard Cole, 80, of McGee Road, peacefully passed away Saturday evening, October 6, 2018 at his home where he was under the care of his family and Hospice of the North Country. Kerney was born January 20, 1938, the son of the late Howard J. and Charlotte (Thomas) Cole, and attended Mohawk schools. On November 3, 1956, he married Judy Hemlock. The marriage later ended in divorce. Kerney was an ironworker with Local #440. He was a longtime supporter of AA within his c...
AKWESASNE – Edna J. Cook, Kaienarahstha, 67, of 507 Cook Road, passed away Wednesday evening, September 19, 2018 at her home after a brief illness. Edna was born August 17, 1951 in Cornwall, the daughter of Lenora (Abraham) David and the late Moses David. She attended school on Kawehnoke and East Front Public School. She later took carpentry courses at St. Lawrence College. On June 1, 1974, she married William J. Cook, Jr. at St. Regis Catholic Church with Rev. Francis Arsenault officiating. E...
HOGANSBURG – Kim P. Atkinson, 53, of 19 A Mohawk Lane, peacefully passed away early Tuesday morning, September 18, 2018 at the McLure Miller Respite House, in Colchester, VT. Kim was born on November 22, 1964 in New Hartford, NY, son of the late Harold and Sherrilynn Atkinson. He attended schools in Utica. He was a self-employed contractor, working in Syracuse for 30 years. Kim was a workaholic, and enjoyed watching football, science fiction, scratch off tickets and Bingo. He especially e...
MASSENA – Mrs. Eileen M. Newman, 89, passed away Thursday evening at the Highland Nursing Home, where she had been a resident since 2015. Eileen was born March 31, 1929 in Norfolk, the daughter of the late Charlotte Thompson. She was raised by her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Jonas Thompson of Kawehnoke. She was a 1945 graduate of Norwood High School. On January 7, 1974, she married James W. Newman in Ogdensburg with Mayor Burris officiating. He predeceased her on October 6, 1982. She is survived by many cousins. At her request there will be n...
Dolsie (Delsie) Thompson Hall passed away at the Cornwall Community Hospital McConnell Site on Tuesday, September 4, 2018 at the age of 62 years. She was the loving wife of Russell Hall. Dear mother of Adam, John, Victoria and Veronica Lando. Dear sister of Clara Thompson, Elizabeth Thompson, chosen sister of Cindy Bero and Ronda Bero (Peanut), and Donny Sharrow. Dolsie was predeceased by her father Frank Bero and her mother Emma Thompson and brothers Louie Lazore Sr., Gary Thompson, sister in...
MOIRA - With heavy hearts, the family of Alliene C. Reyome, 81, announce her entry into the Spirit World on Wednesday (Aug. 22, 2018) at CVPH. She was comforted and surrounded by her loving family at her side. Arrangements are with the Flint Funeral Home, Moira. Born November 20, 1936 in Hogansburg, the daughter of Mose & Mary (Hopps) McDonald, Sr. She was part of the first class to graduate from Salmon River Central High School in 1955. On July 9, 1955 Alliene united into marriage with Richard...
HOGANSBURG - Louis D. Jacobs Jr., 86, of 378 State Route 37, passed away Monday evening, August 27, 2018 at The Alice Center in Malone, where he had been a resident since February 2018. Louis was born August 19, 1932 in Hogansburg, son of the late Louis Daniel and Beatrice Deer Jacobs. He attended Mohawk Schools and graduated from Bombay High School. He later attended Mater Dei College for Alcohol and Chemical Dependency Studies. In 1950 he enlisted in the US NAVY and then the US Air Force and...
Kenneth Diabo passed away at the Cornwall Community Hospital McConnell Site on Thursday, August 16, 2018 at the age of 64 years. Kenneth was the former spouse of Doris Thomas. He was the loving father of Kenneth Thomas (Tia), Jordan Thomas, Randi Thomas (Chad Laffin), Alanna Thomas (Lance Loran) and to chosen daughter Arlene Thomas. Cherished grandfather of Keenan, Lakota, Freddie, Austin, Aaliyah, Tate, Trinity, Ia'te, Kakwi, Ranonkwatsheronni, Baby J. and Lesenna, and great-grandfather of...
AWKESASNE – On Thursday afternoon, August 16, 2018 after a lengthy illness, Mike "Kim Boy" Edwards, Tewentésare, Deer Clan, age 59, entered the Spirit World at his home with his family by his side. Kim Boy was born August 17, 1958 in Cornwall, the son of Catherine Lazore Edwards and the late Wilbur Harold Edwards. He attended schools in Akwesasne and Salmon River Central School. He also took welding courses at St. Lawrence College. He married Kelly Krigbaum in 2012 on Onondaga Nation. Kim Bo...
FORT COVINGTON- Dennis Andrew Chubb, 66, of 495 County Route 1 and a longtime Akwesasne resident unexpectedly passed away Sunday evening, August 12, 2018 at his home. Dennis was born May 18, 1952 in Buffalo, NY, son of Helen Jacobs Chubb and the late Joseph Chubb. He attended Salmon River School and at the age of 17 entered the US Army, having served in Vietnam. Dennis was a self-employed contractor doing masonry, carpentry, and painting until becoming disabled. He loved to buy, sell and trade...
AKWESASNE - Mrs. Suzanne Jackson, 90, of 30 LaFrance Road, peacefully passed away Monday morning, August 13, 2018 at the St. Regis Nursing home where she had been a resident since May 2018. Suzanne was born December 25, 1927 in Kana:takon, the daughter of the late Paul and Mary Sawatis Lazore. She was sent to Spanish, Ontario Residential Schools. Suzanne married Lawrence Jackson in Akwesasne. Suzanne was a homemaker who dedicated her life to raising her family. She enjoyed playing cards, going...
AKWESASNE – Unexpectedly in January, another Leaf has fallen from our family tree into the Spirit World. Kenneth Francis Leaf "Nihawennaa", 50, was reunited with his family on July 25, 2018. Kenny was born October 22, 1967 in Syracuse, the son of Andrea Schell and the late Francis Leaf and was lovingly raised by his Ma, the late Agnes Leaf. He attended schools on Kawehnoke and trade schools in New York and Ontario. Kenny was an ironworker working in various states with the International A...
Thelbert Joseph Bigtree passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at the age of 72 years. He was the former spouse of Marlene Bero and former longtime companion of Alvena Delormier. Loving father of Shari Adams (Christopher), Tricia Benedict (Wendell), Sharla Burns (P.J.), Oren (Ema), Ohontsiiosta Bigtree (Billy), Torry and Brennan (Sierra) and chosen son Leo Gibson (Jen). Thelbert was the cherished grandfather of Trey, Kearin, Jory, Kylee, Troi, Payne, Isaiah, Elijah, Breann,...
Conrad, Yvonne Marie Rose - "Bo", 64, of New Mexico, was born on August 10, 1953 in Rochester, NY. Yvonne passed away unexpectedly in her home in New Mexico on July 3, 2018, where she had been living for the past 5 years. Beloved daughter of Catherine Conrad, she is predeceased by her father Stanley Conrad. Yvonne had a huge family that she loved so much including her daughters: Danielle Lovell and her grandson Aidan of Los Angeles, CA, Susan (Michael) Vasquez and her grandchildren Harrison,...
Dear Michael 9 years my brother How the moons come & pass My love for you only grows It's been weeks these emotions been brewing As I fill them with the blessings of my daughter honey Atlas 5 months from thy womb Forever grateful for her arrival & constant presence Our gifted sovereign As we spend together in the wild I think of you I think of Makalli Hayze Dear sister Charity What a gift Makaylli Hayze is to life.... As well as your daughter's legacy Guided by our loves path In Mother Earths...
AKWESASNE - Phillip R. Benedict, 52, of 664 Island Road, Kawehnoke, unexpectedly passed on Saturday, July 21, 2018 at Cornwall Community Hospital. Phillip was born on November 29, 1965, in Cornwall, ON, son of the late Joseph and Mary Boots Benedict. He graduated from General Vanier Secondary School. After being together for 24 years, he married Annalisa Johnson on December 2, 2016 in Las Vegas, NV. Phillip was an Ironworker with Local 440 Utica and was a member of the Akwesasne Death Benefits...
George Weldon Wakiá:s Adams, better known as "Whitegas", age 73, of Tsi Snaihne, QC, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family and friends. George was an avid fisherman and trapper, a skill he learned from his father out on the St. Lawrence River and the marshes of the Akwesasne territory. After the loss of his father at age 13 he continued to carry on that family tradition with his uncles, cousins and his son, Pete. He had extensive knowledge of the lands, waterways and oral...
AKWESASNE – Mr. Wesley Gregory Gray, 70, of Sweet Flag Estates, unexpectedly passed away Saturday evening, July 7, 2018 at Cornwall Community Hospital. Wesley was born May 30, 1948 in Hogansburg, the son of the late Jacob J. and Elizabeth (Swamp) Gray. He attended Mohawk and Salmon River Schools. In 1969, he was drafted into the US Army, serving his country for 2 years. He later married Catherine White, which later ended in divorce. Wesley worked for a time as an ironworker with Local 440, b...
A Funeral Mass for the late Florence Lazore Cook (July 15, 1930 - March 4, 2018) will be held this Saturday, July 14, 2018 at 10:00 AM at the St. Regis Catholic Church, with Father Jerome Pastores. Niawen....
Kevin Wycliffe Ivany passed away suddenly at the Ottawa Hospital Civic Campus on July 1, 2018 at the age of 66 years. He was the beloved husband to Susan Merriman and the late Alice Marie Ivany (née Day). Dear father of Joseph Ivany, Joyce Ivany, Jason Ivany, Eric Armstrong, Dennis Armstrong, Sean Armstrong (Leanne), Laura Armstrong and the late Jennifer Ivany. Loving brother of Melinda Johnson (Thomas), Robert Ivany, Beatrice C. Thompson (Robert), Todd Ivany (Carol), the late Melinda Mae and...
AKWESASNE - Maureen Catherine Lazore, 56, of Kawehno:ke (Cornwall Island), Ontario, peacefully passed away Thursday night, June 7, 2018 at the Tsiionkwanonhso:te Nursing Home on Kawehno:ke. Maureen was born on July 12, 1961, in Malone, NY, daughter of Mary Madeline Lazore. She graduated from General Vanier School in 1987 and Dan Jay Computer School in Brantford, ON in 2002. She earned her General Arts and Science degree in Early Child Education from St. Lawrence College in 2009, and her...
Mitchell "Michael" Thomas died peacefully at his home, surrounded by his family, after a courageous battle with lung disease. He was 77 years old. Mike was born in Kana:takon to Louis and Louise Thomas. He attended the village school until he left to pursue work full time. Mike was a construction and ironworker for fifty years. He traveled the country as an ironworker until finally settling his family back in Akwesasne and starting Thomas Steel Erectors. Mike's work can be seen throughout...
