A Voice from the Eastern Door
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Antoine "Teiokwirathe" Delormier, 67, of 21 Angus Delormier Road, passed away peacefully with his family by his side at Cornwall Community Hospital on Tuesday evening, November 24, 2015 where he was admitted on November 1, 2015 as he had been in failing health since September 22, 2015. Antoine was born May 11, 1948 on Cornwall Island, son of the late Angus and Minnie (Thompson) Delormier. He attended school on Cornwall Island and St. Lawrence High School in Cornwall. Out of high school Antoine...
Andrew Henry Mitchell, age 64 years, of Saint Regis, Quebec, passed away on December 1, 2015 surrounded by his loving family. He was born July 19, 1951. He was married to Cheryl Ann Morrissette, the marriage ended in divorce. He loved his family dearly and spent a lot of his time visiting with them. He liked watching old western movies, listening to Elvis music, visiting with his family, beading, casino, bingo and yard/garage sales. Andrew worked as a demolition man in his young years. He was a...
AKWESASNE – After a short illness, Mary Kay Square, 64, of 60 Angus Thomas Memorial Road, St. Regis, passed away Thursday evening, November 12, 2015 at her home. Mary Kay was born October 20, 1951 in Cornwall, the daughter of the late Thomas and Cecelia Thompson Square. She attended St. Lawrence College and graduated from General Vanier. Mary Kay served the US Navy for 19 years before going to work at Crestview Aerospace where she worked for 7 years. After returning to Akwesasne, she went to w...
Akwesasne – Mr. Joseph P. Jacobs, known to many as "Joe Buick", 79, of 1460 State Route 37, peacefully passed away Monday evening, November 16, 2015 at his home with his family by his side. Joe was born on April 23, 1936 in Akwesasne, the son of late Paul and Mary Casey Jacobs. He attended schools in Akwesasne, then Bombay High School. On September 22, 1962, he married Alice A. Hopps at the St. Regis Catholic Church, with Rev. Frances Arsenault, officiating. Joe was an ironworker with Local #...
AKWESASNE – Minnie Monica "Kiahkons" Leaf, 66, of 1057 Island Road East, Cornwall Island, passed away Wednesday night, October 21, 2015, at the Cornwall Community Hospital, after a lengthy battle with many health issues. Minnie was born November 27, 1948, in Cornwall, Ontario, daughter of the late Louis and Mary Phillips Buckshot. She attended Cornwall Island schools, Cornwall High School, St. Lawrence College, and earned her Bachelors of Education from McGill University. She married George "...
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AKWESASNE – Mr. Michael George, 70, of 346 St. Regis Road, peacefully passed away Wednesday evening, October 7, 2015 at his home with his family by his side. Mike was born August 16, 1945 in Malone, the son of the late Mitchell Jr. and Margaret Delorimiere George, and graduated from Salmon River Central School in 1964. On September 16, 1964, he entered the US Army, where he did his basic training at Fort Dix. In 1965, he entered the Hawk Missile System Radar and Battery Control Central M...
AKWESASNE- Iorahkwatekha Halle Ibiza Gray, infant daughter of Tyler Gray and Laikyn Deshane, unexpectedly passed away Wednesday, October 7, 2015 at Massena Memorial Hospital. Halle was born September 10, 2015 at Crouse Hospital in Syracuse. In her short life, she brought joy to her parents, Tyler and Laikyn; her sisters, Eveah and Raelia; her paternal grandparents, James and Darlene Gray of Akwesasne; and maternal grandparents, Wayne and Kathy Francis of Akwesasne; Melissa Cole of Rochester;...
AKWESASNE- Richard L. Herne, 95, of 154 State Route 37, peacefully passed away at his home Sunday evening, October 4, 2015 with his family by his side. Dick was born March 18, 1920, in Akwesasne, son of the late Joseph and Harriet Sawatis Herne. He attended schools in Akwesasne and one year in Old Forge. On May 27, 1942, he entered the US Army where he served during World War II in Luzon, New Guinea, and the Southern Philippines. He received the American Service Medal, the Asiatic-Pacific...
MASSENA- Raymond F. "RayRay" Perkins, Sr., 47, of 228 Barnhart Road, passed away unexpectedly early Wednesday morning, October 7, 2015, in the Emergency Room at Massena Memorial Hospital. Raymond was born May 27, 1968 in Massena, son of the late Gerald S. Sr., and Barbara J. Bush Perkins. He first attended schools in Massena and then Norwood-Norfolk High School and took courses at Mater Dei in Massena. He married Margaret A Cajigas on February 28, 2004 at Legends & Spirits in Akwesasne, NY....
I rejoice in the life you lived, Grateful for having shared It with you I Loved you. And was loved by you. We shared so much, So many memorable times... We've been through so much together How much sadder it would have been, if I'd never known you at all. Even though you are gone, You will always be a part of me, For you have left me so rich with a "Precious Legacy of Memories" Forever in our hearts, we loved you so much, Mom, Dad & Westen...
It will be one year on Oct. 5th, the worst day of our lives, we lost our sweet little E'vie Leigh. She was here for only six short months, enough time to melt everyone's heart that came into contact with her. She had one of the cutest smiles, the most beautiful brown eyes and the softest, kissable cheeks. There is not one single day that goes by without us thinking about her and missing her more than anything. Life will never be the same without her. Till we meet again, our little angel. Love...
AKWESASNE – Henry J. "Atsienhanonne" Arquette, 84, of 402 St. Regis Road, passed away peacefully at his home, on Friday morning, September 18, 2015. He had been in failing health the past two years. Henry was born on February 12, 1931, on St. Regis Island, son of the late Jake and Mary J. Skidders Arquette. He attended local schools, and on January 19, 1952, he married Beatrice A. Thompson at the St. Regis Catholic Church, with Rev. Michael Jacobs officiating. She predeceased him on April 23, 2...
AKWESASNE - Mrs. Christina Bessie Brown Jock, 94, of 213 Chapman Road, Snye, passed away Sunday afternoon, September 13, 2015, at the Alice Hyde Medical Center. Christina was born December 19, 1920, in Potsdam, daughter of the late Angus and Bessie Johnson Brown. She married Raymond Joseph Jock on September 25, 1935 at the St. Regis Catholic Church. He predeceased her on June 17, 1988. She was educated locally, earning a Liberal Arts Degree from Mater Dei College in Ogdensburg; a Bachelor of...
AKWESASNE – Mrs. Clara Jean Lazore-King, 78, of 17 Park Street, St. Regis, passed away Thursday morning, August 27, 2015 at Cornwall Community Hospital. She had been in failing health for the past few years. Clara was born February 17, 1937 in Hogansburg, a twin daughter to Albert and Margaret Tarbell Lazore, and attended schools in Hogansburg. On February 15, 1955, she married Abraham King at the St. Regis Catholic Church with Rev. Michael Jacobs officiating. Abraham predeceased her on Septembe...
AKWESASNE – After a lengthy illness, Mrs. Alice M. Ivany, 69, of 20 Johnson Road, passed away Tuesday evening, August 4, 2015 at Ottawa General Hospital, with her husband by her side. She had been under the loving and compassionate care of the Mohawk Council Home Care Support, which allowed her to remain at her home during her illness. Alice was born January 8, 1946 in Syracuse, the daughter of the late Elizabeth "Bessie" Day and was raised by her mother and stepfather the late Thomas Lazare. Sh...
AKWESASNE – After a lengthy illness, Mrs. Alice M. Ivany, 69, of 20 Johnson Road, St. Regis, passed away Tuesday, August 4, 2015 at Ottawa General Hospital with her husband by her side. Calling hours will be held at the home of her brother, Darryl “Kermit” Lazare, First Street, St. Regis, at a time to be announced, with a funeral mass at St. Regis Catholic Church. Further arrangements are incomplete with the Donaldson Funeral Home, Massena. A complete announcement will be published online at www.donaldsonfh.com....
Darwin Nelson White was called home by Tsion kwa iah teson on Friday, July 24th, 2015 in Ottawa. Darwin was born in Akwesasne and lived in Ottawa for 30 years. He was an avid hunter, fisherman, and famous trapper of muskrats. He was an ironworker with Local 440 and loved the brotherhood he had with the men that he worked with. Darwin loved to sit and visit with family and friends and was well known for his quick wit, wild tales, and sense of humor. He lived in Ottawa for 30 years but loved to...
Evelyn Delormier, age 65, of Cornwall Island, passed away at the Cornwall Community Hospital, McConnell Site on Tuesday, July 21, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Angus Jocko and the late Albert Delormier. Dear mother of Albert Delormier Jr. "J" of Cornwall Island, Anthony Delormier "Tony" Sasha of Cornwall and step-daughter Viola Thompson of St. Regis. She was predeceased by one daughter Evelyn Delormier "Cookie". Cherished grandmother of Delaney, Aisha, MacKenzie, Cheyenne and Warren....
Carmen Lynn Tarbell of 335 3rd Street, Cornwall, Ontario, passed away Friday, July 17th, 2015 peacefully after battling an illness for the past few years. Carmen was born August 1, 1964 in Malone, NY, daughter of Edith Rybke and the late Francis Tarbell. Carmen is survived by her mother Edith and step-father Philip Rybke of Akwesasne; her brothers Jeffery Tarbell (Regina), Bruce Tarbell (Beatrice), James Tarbell (Lindsey), all of Akwesasne. Her sisters, Dawn Tarbell and Jean Square (Thomas) of...
MASSENA – Marsha A. Watson, 72, of Massena and Crestwood, KY, passed away Sunday, July 19, 2015, at Upstate University Hospital in Syracuse, where she had been admitted a week ago, after a couple months of failing health. Marsha was born September 23, 1942, in Syracuse, daughter of the late Joseph and Anna Leafe Solar. She graduated from Massena High School in 1960 and Mercy School of Nursing in Watertown in 1964. She married Joseph E. Watson on July 22, 1989, at the Andrew's Street Park, Massen...
Absent from the body, Present with the Lord - Mrs. Doris C. Hill at the Ottawa Hospital – Civic Campus on July 9, 2015 at the age of 76 years. Beloved wife of Pastor Hubert Hill. Loved mother of Cheryl Benedict (Patrick), Kevin Hill (Bula) and Darrin Hill (Sherry). Survived by 7 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Also survived by her brother Bob Garlow (Bernice). Sadly missed by many nieces, nephews and extended family members. Loved daughter of the late Lafayette and Hazel (Noah) G...
AKWESASNE – Mrs. Donna M. Hopps, 63, of 701 Island Road, Cornwall Island, passed away Saturday afternoon, July 11, 2015 at Royal Victoria Hospital in Montreal from complications following a liver transplant. Donna was born April 15, 1952 in Syracuse, the daughter of Mary Herne Francis and the late Michael H. Francis. She attended schools in St. Regis and Cornwall. After being together for over 40 years, Donna married Jake Hopps on January 19, 2001 at St. Regis Catholic Church with Rev. George B...
William "Bill" Lafrance Sr., 86, of St. Regis, Quebec, passed away peacefully on July 5th 2015 at Tsi Ion Kwa Nonh So:te where he had been a resident for the last 6 years. He was born on October 6th, 1928, the son of Paul and Josephine (Arquette) Lafrance. He married Margaret Bush on November 10, 1956 at the St. Regis Catholic Church with Father Michael Jacobs officiating. In his youth, Bill worked as a lumberjack in the Adirondacks, and then as an ironworker for Local 440 where he worked for...
AKWESASNE – After a lengthy illness with diabetes, Mr. Michael M. Smoke, 81, of 410 St. Regis Road, passed peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, July 5, 2015. Mike was born December 9, 1933 at the family home in Akwesasne, the son of the late Louis A. and Anna Arquette Smoke; he attended schools in Hogansburg. On May 1, 1954, he married Hilda E. Bova at St. Regis Catholic Church with Rev. Michael Jacobs officiating. Mike was an ironworker with Local #440 retiring in 1990 after 39 years of s...
