FREEMAN J. LAZORE

AKWESASNE – Mr. Freeman Jacob Lazore, 103, of 23 Oakes Road, Racquette Point, passed away Sunday morning at Iakhihsohtha Lodge in Tsi Snaihne after a short illness.

Freeman was born in Akwesasne on September 12, 1912, the son of late Peter and Elizabeth Jacobs Lazore, and attended schools in Akwesasne.

Freeman worked as a lumberjack for Gould Paper Company during the Depression and later as a laborer with Local #40 in Syracuse. He was a member of the Akwesasne Death Benefits Group and truly enjoyed his Friday trips to the Legion to play pull tabs. He also enjoyed riding his bike around the community, of which he did until this past September. Freeman also enjoyed gardening and fishing.

He is survived by many nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his siblings, George, Angus, Mose, Henry, Albert, Hubert, Emma, Ida, Louisa, Mildred, and three in infancy.

Friends called on Tuesday at the Donaldson Funeral Home, Massena.

Memorial Contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.

Memories and condolences may be shared online at http://www.donaldsonfh.com.