A Voice from the Eastern Door
A Voice from the Eastern Door
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AKWESASNE – After a courageous battle with cancer, Mrs. Yvonne Marie Gibson Peters, "Ieriwakwatakwas", 58, of 318 School Road, Snye, peacefully passed away Saturday afternoon, July 9, 2016 at her home with her family by her side. Yvonne was born September 9, 1957 in Syracuse, the daughter of the late Charles Thomas Gibson, II and Rosemarie Cornelius Gibson. She attended schools on the Onondaga Nation and graduated from Lafayette High School. She later attended and graduated from SUNY Potsdam w...
Born: 09/06/74 died 07/13/09. We think of you every day, still we cry! It was just not your time to leave us, but someone thought it was! I do think that ''karma'' is doing its job! All I ever hear is, it's a matter of time Ma! So I really believe it. So please say a prayer for Michael on July 13th, 2016 and for the capture of his killers! Your Mom, April, Ryan, Elvis and Dawson I'm sorry mom, for the things I put you through. I'm sorry mom, for not doing the things you wanted me to do I'm...
Dear Tracy, It’s been eight long years since the Creator chose to take you home. I can still see you and I still can hear you. Each time this happens, I am reminded that you are not too far away. We miss your physical presence, strength and laughter. It has been very difficult having to learn to live life without you but somehow we’ve managed to put one foot in front of the other. Though at times, it becomes extremely lonesome and painful especially for your Dad, we continue on the path that has been laid out for each one of us. Since you...
Christopher James Jacobs of Akwesasne passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, July 3, 2016 at age 55. Beloved husband of Cecilia (Johnson) and loving father to chosen daughter the late Theresa Johnson. Cherished grandfather to chosen grandchildren Chuya, Kayzia and Johnny. Loved by his godmother Esther Jock. He will be lovingly remembered by his chosen sister Barbara George, godchildren Heather Thompson and Kathleen Herne, by several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Jimmy was an awesome...
AKWESASNE – Mrs. Julia A. Thomas, affectionately known as "Mama Thomas", 68, of 23 Angus Thomas Memorial Road, St. Regis, peacefully passed away Friday morning, July 1, 2016 at her home under the loving care of her family. Julia was born September 6, 1947 in Akwesasne, the daughter of the late William and Anna Jacobs Gray, and attended Salmon River Central Schools. On July 10, 1965, she married Ronald Richard Thomas at St. Regis Catholic Church with Rev. Michael Jacobs officiating. He p...
AKWESASNE – Mr. Raymond John Swamp "Shorihwahente", 73, of Kanawakoh Road, passed away early Tuesday morning, July 5, 2016 at his home. Ray was born June 13, 1943 in Akwesasne, the son of the late Leo and Charlotte Papineau Swamp. He was an ironworker with Local #823, based out of Montreal, and also worked for Ganienkeh for 31 years. Ray is survived by his children, Donald Ray (Sonya), Wanita, Jeannie, and Chad; 9 grandchildren, Iorateka, Coyote, Corbin, Strawberry, Jiggs, Raven, Chelsey, T...
We can't believe it's been one year already. As time goes by we miss you more, our heart is lonely and longing, but our love grows stronger, your loving smile is sweeter and your happy face is brighter. You are a reflection of who God is as He only gives the best. I thank God for His choice as my help mate & team mate. We were a team that God chose to be together. To work together, to encourage each other, to inspire each other, to pull together, Amos 3:3 Always grateful for the love we shared,...
"Who You'd Be Today'' Sunny days seem to hurt the most. I wear the pain like a heavy coat. I feel you everywhere I go. I see your smile, I see your face, I hear you laughing in the rain. I still can't believe you're gone. It ain't fair: you died too young, Like the story that had just begun, But death tore the pages all away. God knows how I miss you, All the hell that I've been through, Just knowin' no one could take your place. An' sometimes I wonder Who'd you be today? Would you see the...
The Family of Anthony "Kajum" Jackson Jr. would like to thank everyone that donated their support during our time of need. We will always be grateful for your generosity....
MASSENA – Mrs. Christina M. Boardman, 52, of 28 Pine Street, Massena, unexpectedly passed away Wednesday afternoon, June 22, 2016, at her home. Christina was born March 18, 1964 in Plattsburgh, the daughter of Kenneth Tarbell and Frances Bishop and was raised by her stepfather, Ernest Gushlaw. She attended Beekmantown School District and graduated from Peru Central. She attended Clinton Community College graduating with a Liberal Arts Degree and also was able to maintain a 4.0 GPA. In 1992, s...
AKWESASNE – Mr. Allan J. Gorrow, 83, of 1621 State Highway 37, peacefully passed away Saturday morning, June 25, 2016 at his home. Allan was born October 25, 1932 in Bombay, the son of the late Albert and Iva McClatchie Gorrow. He attended Mohawk School as well as Bombay and Massena High Schools. A marriage to Yvonne Jock ended in divorce. He later married Grace Diabo Albany; she predeceased him on August 26, 2001. Allan was an ironworker with Local #440 for many years, taking him as far west a...
AKWESASNE – Ms. Joanne M. Francis, 59, of 28 Francis Lane, unexpectedly passed away Sunday, June 26, 2016. Joanne was born November 20, 1956 in Massena, NY, the daughter of Richard and Marita (Sawatis) Francis. She is the oldest of 4 children. She attended St. Regis Mohawk School and graduated from General Vanier in Cornwall, ONT. She then went to St. Lawrence College for Nursing. Her nursing career took her to Texas for a short time. At age 20, Joanne was in a serious car accident that had left...
AKWESASNE- Mrs. Loveday A. McDonald, 79, of 2125 River Road, Sugarbush Island, passed away unexpectedly Friday morning, June 3, 2016 at Cornwall Community hospital, where she was admitted on Thursday. Loveday was born August 1, 1936 in Oka, Quebec, daughter of the late Paul and Mary Jacobs Gabriel. She attended school in Oka. Loveday married Daniel M. McDonald on February 23, 1957 in Oka with Rev. Michael Mitchell officiating. He predeceased her on April 29, 2014. Loveday was a housekeeper for t...
Ida Mae (Jacobs) Thomas died peacefully in her sleep on June 1, 2016 at the Cornwall Community Hospital after a 23 year battle with cancer. Ida, or as her family and dearest friends called her, Hub, was born December 23, 1937 at home to Mitchell and Elizabeth (Cook) Jacobs. She attended St. Regis Mohawk School and Massena schools before graduating from Haskell Indian Day School in Lawrence, Kansas. Hub married Ronald Thomas on August 31, 1957 at the St. Regis Catholic Church and was a homemaker...
AKWESASNE – Mr. James David White, 82, of 37 St. Regis Road, peacefully and unexpectedly passed away Monday morning June 6, 2016 at his home. James was born June 18, 1933 in Hogansburg, the son of the late Jack and Elizabeth Jacobs White and attended Mohawk schools. As a young man, he worked in local lumber camps. He later went to work as a demolition laborer in Syracuse and worked locally in the construction of the Seaway. James was a laborer for the 1000 Islands Parks, working in many state p...
Here I stand the first year at your grave, Still trying to accept the decision the Creator made, I drive myself crazy for a hint or a clue, Of why at thirty he had to take you. I would have made the choice, If I'd been giving one, Today someone will die; either you or my daughter I would have stood tall and cried "Creator let it be me!" But obviously Creator doesn't work that way For whatever reason he wanted you that day And now here I stand with tears in my eyes Every day this year, I can't...
AKWESASNE – Mr. Cody T. "Tiohatehkwen" Curotte, 37, of 198 McGee Road, passed away Thursday afternoon, May 26, 2016 at Massena Memorial Hospital after a lengthy illness. Cody was born April 26, 1979 in Saskatchewan, Canada, the son of Roy O. Curotte and the late Belva Montour Curotte. Cody was an ironworker with Local 711 in Montreal until becoming disabled due to failing health. He enjoyed fishing and when he was younger playing hockey and lacrosse. He was as a member of the Mohawk Warrior S...
MOIRA/AKWESASNE – Mr. Keldon P. Herne, 32, tragically passed away early Friday morning, May 27, 2016 from injuries he sustained in a motorcycle accident in Melbourne, Florida, where he had been living for the past several years. Keldon was born January 16, 1984 in Massena, the son of Belson and Theresia DuCote Herne. He graduated from Salmon River Central School in 2002 followed by graduating from Clinton Community College. In September 2013, he married Jamie Ward Palmeri in Lake George, New Y...
Good Morning Angus, A million times I have needed you, A million times I have cried If love alone could have saved you You never would have died. In life I loved you dearly In death I love you still, In my heart you hold a place No one else can ever fill. It broke my heart to lose you But you didn’t go alone. Part of me went with you The day God took you home. Love, Veronica Dad – Angus July 3, 1943 – May 31, 2015 Do not ask if we miss him It’s such an empty home. We think of him every day and Hear his footsteps and we Know we are not alone....
Those we love don’t go away, They walk beside us every day, Unseen, unheard, But always near Still loved, still missed And very dear. Death leaves a heartache No one can heal, Love leaves a memory No one can steal. Still missing you, Mom, Wendy, Theresa, A.J., Sheila, Sabrina and Teres...
Anne Victoria Phillips, age 70, passed away on Saturday, May 14, 2016. Dear mother of Vincent Phillips (Janice), Kevin Phillips (Michelle) and Ralph Leaf (Tanya Beaudette). Cherished grandmother of Kurrgan, Haydn, West and Ellah Leaf and Kevin Phillips Jr. Loving sister of Catherine Johnson (late Lawrence), Richard (Vicky), Joe (Joan), Andrew (Germaine), Paul, Denis (Cindy), Bobby (Sharon), Myrna Brown (Kirk) and Pat (Carol). Anne will also be missed by many nieces and nephews. She was...
AKWESASNE – Mrs. Cecelia Delormier Sylvester, 96, of 1489 Island Road, Cornwall Island, peacefully passed away Saturday afternoon, May 7, 2016 at her home. Cecelia was born May 12, 1919 on Cornwall Island, the daughter of the late Peter and Mary "Kaharonkwas" Jocko Delormier and attended an all girl's school in Akwesasne. Cecelia was a basket maker in Akwesasne before moving to Syracuse, where she worked as a butcher and a private housekeeper for various families in the Syracuse area. C...
Mr. Anthony Jackson Jr., 57, of Cornwall, passed away suddenly at the Ottawa Hospital, Civic Campus on Tuesday, May 3, 2016. Beloved common-law husband of Daphne Brabant, cherished father of Ann (Louis), Billy, Marie, and remembered by Valerie Lazore-Jackson. Loving step-father of Krista Seguin (Matt White) and Boe Seguin. Cherished grandfather of Cody, Kiana, Dawson, Ericka, Billy, Tony, Angel, Louis Jr. and Nemo and step-grandfather of Kalli, Brooklyn, Bailey and Presley. Loving brother of...
AKWESASNE – Mrs. Cecilia R. Jacobs, 90, of 189 Snye Road, quietly passed away in her sleep on Wednesday morning, May 4, 2016 at her home. Cecilia was born January 24, 1926 on Sugarbush Island, the daughter of the late Paul and Mary Sawatis Lazare. As a young girl, she and her sisters, Suzanne and Anna, were taken from their family and sent to the Spanish Residential School in Spanish, Ontario. They survived, and Cecilia returned home to her family. She married Peter S. Jacobs on February 5, 1...
Submitted by Friends of TJ Mr. Anthony TJ Jackson has been a local performer and a life-long musician in Akwesasne. He began his musical career practicing in basements and garages throughout St. Regis. He started a young group called the Junior Mohawks and later stepped up to drum for the Little River Mohawks and then formed the TJ Jackson Band and later Mohawk Pride. However, he was part of many groups and would always step in whenever needed whether it was playing drums, bass, guitar or...