A Voice from the Eastern Door
A Voice from the Eastern Door
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AKWESASNE - Mary "Mae" Thompson, of 41 Recreation Road, Akwesasne, peacefully passed away at her home early Thursday morning, December 22, 2016, surrounded by her loving family. Mae was born October 19, 1913 on Kawehno:ke (Cornwall Island), daughter of the late Mitchell and Christie Mitchell Phillips. She attended schools on Kawehno:ke and married Michael B. Thompson, who predeceased her on March 4, 1995. Mae was a communicant of the St. Regis Catholic Church and a member of the Kateri Circle,...
BRASHER FALLS – Mr. Donald Raymond Mekeel, 74, of 1385 State Highway 11C, peacefully passed away Saturday morning at his home, where he had been under the loving care of his family and the Mattice Family. Donald was born October 31, 1942 in Queens, New York, the son of the late Roy E. and Elizabeth Wilhelm Mekeel. He graduated from Carey High School in Franklin Square, NY and later from Farmingdale University and in 1997 he graduated from Columbia University with his BA Degree. Donald served h...
AKWESASNE – Mrs. Elizabeth "Bessie" Cole, 78, of 400 Frogtown Road, unexpectedly passed away Sunday afternoon, December 11, 2016 at Massena Memorial Hospital. Bessie was born January 14, 1938 in Cornwall, the daughter of the late Frank and Agnes Peters Roundpoint. On September 22, 1962, she married Gerald M. "Wishe" Cole at St. Regis Catholic Church with Rev. Michael Jacobs officiating. Wishe predeceased her on July 6, 2000. Bessie was an Import Analyst for FW Myers Brokers in Rooseveltown, r...
"What moves through us is a silence, a quiet sadness, a longing for one more day, one more word, one more touch. We may not understand why you left this earth so soon, or why you left before we were ready to say good-bye, but little by little, we begin to remember not just that you died, but that you lived. And that your life gave us memories too beautiful to forget." Missing you, Your friends, Cree & Laffin families and one lonesome brother, Lawrence Jock...
Agnes Trail was born on June 17, 1922, in Akwesasne. She passed away at 94 years of age at home in Glendora, California on November 13, 2016 surrounded by her family. Agnes Trail was preceded in death by her parents, Charles Benedict and Julia (Jandrew) Benedict. The following sisters and brothers also preceded her death: Arthur Benedict, Ernest Benedict, Lillian Printup, Elsie Olan, and Eva Fragiacomo. Two of Agnes's children, Karen Elaine Golchuk and Shirley Ann McCarty, passed away while...
Emily E. Brashaw, age 66 of Ogdensburg, N.Y. passed away at her home unexpectedly on Wednesday Nov. 30, 2016. Emily was born on December 17, 1949 in Bombay, NY the daughter of Alfred & Beatrice (Cook) Hooper. She graduated from Ogdensburg Free Academy in 1968. She was employed at A. Barton Hepburn Hospital, St. Lawrence Psychiatric Center and Milbrook Bread prior to entering the service. In 1981 she entered the US Navy and worked as a firefighter until 2001 when she retired as a Chief Petty...
Kyle Quesnel passed away suddenly at the Cornwall Community Hospital on Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at the age of 20 years. Loved son of Robert Quesnel (Verna Poitras) and Julie Jacob (Marc Mallette). Sadly missed by his girlfriend Waverli Thompson. Dear brother of Amanda (Travis), Andrew (Chevy), Jody (Otilia), Erin (Jesse), and Sara. Dear grandson of Fernand Jacob and the late Wilfred and Mary Jane Quesnel. Proud Godfather and uncle of Perry Cole. Dear uncle of Ryder, Ryley and Tyson. Also...
AKWESASNE - Linda Marie Tessier, 77 years old, of 2632 State Route 21, Canandaigua, New York, and a native of Akwesasne, passed away after a long struggle of health conditions, surrounded by her family at Thompson Hospital on Sunday, November 20, 2016. Linda was born November 4, 1939 in Syracuse the second of five children, daughter of William & Phoebe Francis. She married George "Joe" W. Tessier on August 31, 1963. He predeceased her on March 10, 2004. Linda loved going to BINGO every week, kni...
AKWESASNE – Mr. David Leonard Swamp “Karoniase”, 77, unexpectedly passed away Sunday afternoon, November 20, 2016 at Massena Memorial Hospital. Lenny was born October 3, 1939 in Akwesasne, the eldest son of the late Leo and Charlotte Papineau Swamp. He was an ironworker and served in the US Army. He was married Rosemary “Marina” Chrisjohn, who predeceased him on May 7, 2009. Leonard is survived by three sons, John “Tony” and Kamie Swamp, Steven Swamp, and Allen and Delores Swamp; his grandchildren, Tehya, Shawn, Jessica, Leon, Lacey, and La...
It's been five years since you left us. November 22, 2011 We all miss you Dit. From family and friends...
Akwesasne – Danielle "Kahsennenhawi" Johnson, 26, of Tsi Snaihne, unexpectedly passed away on Saturday, November 12, 2016. Beloved mother of Aryanna Johnson. Loving daughter of Daniel Jacobs and Joanne Johnson from Akwesasne. Dear sister of Daniel Jr., Donald, Derrick (Iete), Dillon, Deklen, Desiree (Al), and Destinee, all from Akwesasne. Chosen siblings Jason, Jennifer, Marlon, Jhazmayn, Miraya, Kathleen, Noel and Donna. Danielle will be missed by several nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles, e...
AKWESASNE – Mrs. Rita J. Swamp, 74, of 21 Swamp Road, unexpectedly passed away in her sleep Saturday, November 5, 2016 while traveling with her family in Rochester. Rita was born November 26, 1941 in Akwesasne, the daughter of the late Abraham and Christie Laughing Herne. She graduated from Bombay High School and Mater Dei College before earning her Bachelor's Degree from St. Lawrence University. On September 2, 1967, she married Robert F. Swamp at St. Regis Catholic Church with Rev. Michael J...
AKWESASNE – Mrs. Rita J. Swamp, 74, of 21 Swamp Road, unexpectedly passed away in her sleep Saturday, November 5, 2016 while traveling with her family in Rochester. Rita was born November 26, 1941 in Akwesasne, the daughter of the late Abraham and Christie Laughing Herne. She graduated from Bombay High School and Mater Dei College before earning her Bachelor's Degree from St. Lawrence University. On September 2, 1967, she married Robert F. Swamp at St. Regis Catholic Church with Rev. Michael J...
AKWESASNE – Mrs. Sandra J. Terrance, 80, of 30 Herne Road, peacefully passed away Sunday morning, November 6, 2016 at Massena Memorial Hospital. Sandra was born January 21,1936 in Buffalo, the daughter of the late Thomas Twinleaf and Jessie C. White Diebow. She attended schools in Buffalo and at St. Joseph's Academy. She later achieved her GED and attended Mater Dei College. On January 30, 1954, she married Phillip B. Terrance at St. Regis Catholic Church with Rev. Michael Jacobs officiating. P...
BOMBAY – Anthony L. Laughing, Sr. "Tohroniateh", 69, of 2648 State Route 95, unexpectedly passed away Friday morning, October 21, 2016 in the emergency room at Massena Memorial Hospital. Tony was born June 24, 1947 in Akwesasne, the son of the late Angus J. and Ida Currotte Laughing. He graduated from school in Niagara Falls and later from Trott Vocational School. He married Dinker Tsosie on March 5, 1969 in New Mexico. Tony was an ironworker with Local 17 in Cleveland, Ohio. He traveled the c...
Kaienteres began her journey to the Skyworld as she took her last breath surrounded by her family at her home. No more will we hear her laughter, her silliness and wisdom. It was always nice to be in the company of a kind, caring and giving woman. It seemed that her enjoyment in life was to ease and comfort the lives of others. Another pleasure she had in her life was to spend time with her 17 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Her children are Darren, Doris, Danielle, Daniel, and Darby,...
MASSENA – Mr. Sanford T. "Sandy" Cook, 61, of Cook Street, unexpectedly passed away early Thursday morning, September 29, 2016. Sandy was born March 15, 1955 in Buffalo, the son of the late Stillman and Jane Lucille (Sanford) Cook and was a graduate of Honeoye Falls High School. Shortly after graduating, he moved to the Massena area, where he started working at WMSA Radio as a copy writer and part time News Director. He later became an announcer and started "Sandy's Morning Extravaganza," of w...
AKWESASNE – Mr. Frank W. Laughing, Sr., 75, of 513 Cook Road, suddenly passed away Friday evening, September 2, 2016 at Champlain Valley Physician's Hospital with his loving family by his side. Frank was born June 21, 1941 in Akwesasne, the son of the late Angus J. and Ida Currotte Laughing and attended Mohawk schools. Frank was an ironworker for Local 17 out of Cleveland, Ohio. He also had a bone carving business, Frank Laughing and Sons. In his retirement, he kept himself busy building Bar B...
AKWESASNE – Ms. Norma Anna "Teriwane" Lazore, 73, of Cornwall Island, passed away Saturday evening, September 3, 2016 at Tsiionkwanonhso:te, where she had been a resident in recent years. Norma was born April 6, 1943 on Cornwall Island, the daughter of the late Angus and Mary Ann Jacobs Lazore, and attended schools there also. She worked for many years at the Chrysler Plant in Syracuse before returning back to Akwesasne. Norma was a member of the Akwesasne Death Benefits Group and enjoyed t...
AKWESASNE- After a courageous battle with cancer, "Karoniatienen" Mitch Gray, 33, of 48 Andrew Johnson Road, entered the Spirit World on Monday, August 22, 2016 at his home. His final wish was to be home and surrounded by his loving family and friends. Mitch was born August 17, 1983, in Cornwall, ON, son of James and Darlene Benedict Gray. He attended General Vanier School, and earned his GED through CCVS. He formerly worked at Three Feathers Casino as Head of Security, and most currently...
AKWESASNE – Mrs. Priscilla A. Herne, "Bulla", 48, of 195 Cook Road, peacefully passed away Tuesday morning, August 23, 2016 at her home after a lengthy illness. Bulla was born May 12, 1968 in Cornwall, the daughter of the late Louis W. Sr. and Phyllis M. Adams Lazore. She graduated from General Vanier and later from St. Lawrence College. She also took courses through the University of Michigan High Scope program for Early Childhood Education. On May 25, 2013, she married Joseph M. Herne at t...
AKWESASNE – Mrs. Geraldine E. Gray, 62, of 42 Smoke Road, passed away late Sunday evening, August 7, 2016 at the University of Vermont Medical Center, where she had been a patient since Thursday. Geraldine was born April 8, 1954 in Cornwall, Ontario, the daughter of the late Alexander and Priscilla George Martin and attended Salmon River Central Schools. On August 24, 1974, she married John William Gray at St. Regis Catholic Church with Rev. Francis Arsenault celebrating. John predeceased her o...
AKWESASNE- Reginald "Reg" Mitchell, 81, of 1344 River Road, peacefully passed away on Friday night, July 22, 2016, at the Cornwall Community Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Reg was born January 5, 1935, in St. Regis, Quebec, son of the late Daniel and Christie King Mitchell. He attended schools in Snye and St. Regis. Reg married Winifred Arquette on July 5, 1954 at the St. Regis Catholic Church, with Rev. Michael Jacobs officiating. He owned and operated Mitchell's Confectionary in...
AKWESASNE- Jeffrey Michael Sunday, 53, of 1244 River Road, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday night, July 24, 2016, at the Ottawa General Hospital. Jeffrey was born February 15, 1963 in Cornwall, Ontario, son of the late Michael and Claudia Jock Sunday. He attended Schools in Cornwall and on August 25, 1990, he married Sharon Chubb at the St. Regis Catholic Church. The marriage ended in divorce. Jeffrey was an Ironworker by trade. He was a member of Local #711 in Montreal and later transferred...
AKWESASNE- Marie (Mitchell) Smith, 75, a longtime resident of Rochester, passed away on Sunday, July 17, 2016 at Tsiionkwanonhso:te. Marie was born July 24, 1940 in Akwesasne, QC, daughter of the late Jake and Josephine White Mitchell. She attended schools in Snye, St. Regis, and nursing school in Rochester, NY. She married Michael F. Smith, Sr., on September 7, 1964 at the St. Regis Catholic Church. Michael predeceased her on January 31, 2016. Marie was a LPN at Monroe Community Hospital in...