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Page 9 Gouverneur TVibune Press, Thursday,May 22,2008 ! S3T\J» pssresv r>. HMM «-<-> r !t ~— nm lt <__» I**\' .-Mill\* Joseph Danny Weldon Desormeaux In lieu of calling hours, an open memorial reception for family and friends to celebrate, the life of Joseph Danny Weldon, 22, of Dubois, Wyoming, and formerly of Gouverneur, will be held on Sunday, May 25,2008, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Mullin's Restaurant, located on Route 11, south, Gouverneur. Mr. Weldon died on Sunday, May 18, 2008, at the Wyoming Medical Center in Casper, Wyoming, from injuries sustained as a passenger in an automobile accident on Saturday, May 17. Born on June 23, 1985, in Gouverneur, son of Danny and Gina Weldon and was the grandson of Doug and Alice Weldon, Gouverneur and the late Marco and Doris Carbone. He graduated from Gouverneur CentralSchool in 20O3, where he enjoyed participating on the wrestling team. After high school he traveled before settling in Dubois, Wyoming. Joseph worked for Nabor's Drilling Company in the North Mesa oil field. He was also an accomplished hunting guide, licensed by the state of Wyoming, where he spent each autumn season with Fritz Meyer, guiding big game hunts in the Wind River and Absaroka Mountain Range, located near Dubois, Wyoming. ANTWERP - The committal service for Alice Desormeaux, Antwerp, will be Saturday, May 24, 2008, at 1 p.m., at St. MichaePs'Cemetery, Antwerp, with Rev. Floyd Bleaux, from St. James Church, Gouverneur, officiating. Mrs. Desormeaux died February 13,2008. Mr. Weldon loved to read and was especially fond of Robert Frost and Henry David Thoreau. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing, trapping, hiking and all other outdoor activities. He is survived by his companion Katie Lewis, Dubois, Wyoming; a brother, Jacob \Weldon Gouverneur; three sisters, Erin (Jacob) Khowlton, of Watertown, Emma (Nathan) Slate and Clara Weldon, both of Gouverneur; and two nieces, Victoria and Virginia Knowlton. In addition, he is survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Donations may be made to the Joseph Weldon Memorial Fund at Community Bank in Gouverneur. Lida L. Perrin RICHVILLE - Funeral services for Lida L. Perrin 57, Ogdensburg, and formerly of Richville, were held on Wednesday, May 21, 2008, at the Fox-McLellan Funeral Home, Ogdensburg, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary's Cathedral, Ogdensburg, with Rev. Terry R. LaValley, the celebrant. Burial was at Maple Grove Cemetery, Richville, following the Mass. Ms. Perrin died Friday, May 16, 2008, at her home where she was under the care of her loving family and Hospice after a short and courageous battle with cancer. Born on December 21, 1950, in Gouverneur, the daughter of Roswell and Beatrice (Burr) Perrin. After her father's death in 1964 and her mother's death in 1967, she was raised and resided with the McQuade family in Richville. In 1969 she graduated from Gouverneur High School and continued her education at Nazareth College in Rochester for her Bachelor's Degree, and Syracuse University for her Master's Degree in Social Work. Ms. Perrin was employed at the St. Lawrence NYSARC Ogdensburg Seaway Industries for over 30 years as a Senior Rehabilitation Counselor. She made a difference in so many employee lives and loved them all as if they were her own. She enjoyed spending time with her family, holidays - especially Christmas when she baked her specialty snowmen, spending time at the McQuade camp on the Oswegatchie River, reading, working on her computer, shopping and knitting. She was the family historian, and enjoyed organizing the family gatherings. Ms. Perrin is survived by her sisters Joanne McQuade and her husband Emerson of Richville, Nancy Fuller and her husband Robert of Gouverneur; brothers Richard Perrin & his wife Joan of Antwerp, Peter Perrin and his wife Nancy of Scotland, Walter Perrin and his wife Rosemary of New Hampshire and Robert Perrin address unknown; a longtime friend Henrietta Hall of Ogdensburg and several nieces, nephews and their families. She was predeceased by her parents, her sister and brother-in-law Annett and Erie Phelps and two infant siblings, Sally and Robert. Memorial contributions may be made in her name to Hospice and Palliative Care of St. Lawrence Valley. On-line condolences can also .be made to the family at www.foxnx;lellanfaneralhome.coni Norma K. Blackmer A graveside memorial service for Norma K. (Narrow) Blackmer, 60, of Ranson, West Virginia, a Gouverneur native, will be held at Maple Grove Cemetery, Richville, on Saturday, May 24, 2008 at 1:30 p.m. Mrs. Blackmer died December 29, 2007 after a battle with cancer. Arrangements are with French Funeral Home, Gouverneur. Born on January 26, 1947, in Gouverneur, daughter of the late William and Harriet (Horton) Narrow. She graduated from Gouverneur High School in 1965. She was married to Frederick Blackmer on February 14, 1986, in Syracuse, by the Justice of Peace. A previous marriage ended in divorce. Mrs. Blackmer was a homemaker. She enjoyed doing crafts, working on crossword puzzles, bowling and fishing. Mrs. Blackmer ' is survived by her husband of 23 years, Fred Blackmer, of Ranson, WV; three daughters and their husbands Heather A. and Denis Caron of Apulia Station, Sara J. and James Lord of Whitney Point, and Michelle L. and Joshua De Lorenzo of Oswego; two sisters and a brother-in-law Nancy J. and Thomas Barrett of Las Vegas, NV and Nona M. White of Ogdensburg; and six grandchildren. She was predeceased by a brother Roger W. Narrow. It was Norma's wish for memorial contributions to be made to Hospice of the Panhandle, 122 Waverly Court, Martinsburg, West Virginia 25401. Wilder ANTWERP - A memorial service for Elsie Wilder, 98, of Antwerp, will be Saturday, May 24, 2008, at 11 a.m., at the Antwerp First Congregational Church. Burial will follow at Hillside Cemetery, Antwerp. Mrs. Wilder died November 9,2007. Arrangements were with Green Funeral ' Home, Gouverneur. June Baginski Spring burial for June Baginski, Gouverneur, will be on Saturday, May 24,2008, at 1 p.m., in the Elmwood Cemetery, Fort Covington. Mrs. Baginski died January 10,2008. Arrangements are with French Funeral Home, Gouverneur. Hermon News by Bernice Aldrich Bettye Green received a phone call from Peter Manning who has many friends in this area. He usually makes a trip from his home in New York City each year for a visit. He called from a hospital in Manhattan as he is ill and was wondering about the people in the area. Last Wednesday, May 14 at their regular meeting the DeKalb-Hermon Senior Citizens had a special cake and wished Doris Bell, who is a resident at the DeKalb Sunrise Senior Complex, best wishes on her move to her daughter's home in Ransomville. Barbara McBumey from the Office of the Aging and Nancy Robert, Transportation Coordinator were in attendance. Doris has been very active for years in the quest for mass transit for senior citizens. Doris is well liked and will be missed. The next meeting will be Wednesday, May 28 at the DeKalb Senior Citizen Complex at noon for lunch with meeting following at 12:30. Friday, May 16 the DeKalb-Hermon Senior Citizens enjoyed a trip to Ottawa to see the tulips and go on a boat cruise. They had a great time and the weather was beautiful. Toni Lewis and Bernie Aldrich attended an AARP Board Meeting in Canton on Tuesday, May 6. The ecumenical knitting and crocheting prayer shawl group will meet at the. Hermon United Methodist Church, Saturday May 31 from 10-2. Bring a sandwich; and dessert and beverages will be supplied. If you don't knit or crochet, come for the fellowship. Veronica Newvine, Hermon Hepburn Library Technician, recently completed a \Reference Sources and Services Certification Course\ consisting of four workshops at NCLS Service Center in Watertown. She received her certificate and said she learned a lot. The Memorial Day Parade will line up at 10am at the Hermon Post Office and start at 10:30am. They will march to the Hermon Cemetery for a service. Anyone wishing to join them call Carol at 347-2487. The ' Hermon United Methodist Church will hold their annual luncheon and bazaar at the Hermon Fire Hall after the parade. Continued from page 8 person, $3 for children 12 and under. All you can eat. Dinner at 5:00 pm, Take outs start at 4:30 pm. SATURDAY, MAY 24 Soup Day The Rossie Comm Cong Church will hold a homemade soup day & bake sale. SATURDAY, MAY 24 ECS ALUMNI ASSN ECS annual alumni bang will be at the Country club with golf tourney, dinner, & dance. For more info contact Linda Hill 287-0616. We are currently seeking members from the classes of 1948, 1958, 1968 & 1978 as always all members are encouraged to attend. More info to follow as we near our date. MONDAY, MAY 26 Parade Hermon's Memorial Day Parade will begin the lineup at 10 am at Hermon Post Office starting at 10:30. Service at the ceremony a luncheon by Methodist Church to follow at the Fire hall everyone is welcome to join. Any questions call Carol at 347-2487. North Country Wic Clinics Gouverneur- May 27 & 28 from 8 - 3:30 pm at the Methodist Church. May 22 - St. Hubert's Church Oswegatchie Trail Star Lake, NY from 9:30- 1:30 pm. FRIDAY, MAY 30 Movie Night First United Methodist Church 34 Grove St will hold a movie night. Movie will be \Game Plan\ doors open at •6:45pm. JUNESCHEDULE SATURDAY, JUNE 7 Spring Dance E.J. Noble Hospital Auxiliary will hold a Spring dance at the Gouverneur Country Club, dance from 9 - 1 am $10 per person with entertainment provided by \Request\. Tickets available at the door or by calling 287- 7639 for more information. To benefit E.J. Noble Hospital Auxiliary, in support of our hospital and community, Theme: A walk through Ellis Island The island of 'hope... SATURDAY, JUNE 7 Chicken BBQ A Chicken BBQ with potato salad, baked beans, roll, beverage, and:dessert will be held attheiMorristown United Methodist Church beginning at 4 pm until all are served, The cost will be $7 for adults, Children $4, under five are free. Take-outs will be available. SATURDAY, JUNE 7 & 8 Edwards Village Wides Town and Village of Edwards will be holding.their town and village wide yard sales. Many multiple party sales. SATURDAY, JUNE 14 School Reunion Oswegatchie School reunion will be held at the American Legion, Benson Mines/Star Lake beginning at 3:30 pm memory time 5:30' pm dinner. Send reservations $12 each to Charlotte Dowling 631 Oswegatchie Trail Rd Oswegatchie, NY 13670 Phone # 315-848-2036 reservations by May 23 rd , please. On May 11,2008 Daniel Charles Langevin graduated Cum Laude from Syracuse University with a Bachelor's of Science in Biochemistry with a Minor in Chemistry. In the future, Daniel plans to work in the biotechnology field, focusing on the development of renewable and alternative energy sources. This summer he will be working at the university on a chemistry research project in conjunction with Dr. Donald Dittmer. Daniel is the son of Paula Towne and Greg Langevin and the grandson of Frank and Pat Langevin. COME WORSHIP WITH US!! Richville Baptist Chapel 209 Main St., Richville 287-0259 Christ's Church of Love Old DeKalb Pastor Bruce LaRose St. James Catholic Church 164 E. Main St. Gouverneur Fr. Jerry Bleaux 287-0114 First Presbyterian Church 22 Church St., Gouverneur Rev., Carol Bain 287-0560 287-3940 Macomb Wesleyan Church 12 Ct.Rt. 7, Pierces Corners Rev. James Warrington 578-2255 Stone Road Baptist Church PO Box 89, Harrisville Pastor Kevin Bates Harvest Time Church Rt. 11, Gouverneur Zachary Bristol/Diane Bristol Pastors 287-9362 The United Church of Richville Karen Taylor Minister 287-0837 Assembly of God Edwards Pastor Timothy Jazen 562-3255 Oxbow Presbyterian Church Sunday Service-10am Bible Study- 9 a.m. Christian Life Fellowship 52 Church St. Gouverneur Rev. Robert F. La Veck 287-7656 East Pitcairn Church Corner Ct.Rt. 23&23A Pastor Ken Davis 543-2723 Fullerville Community Church Rev. Eric Harbin Madeline Closs 287-3379 West Side Baptist 59 Smith St. Gouverneur Pastor Donald Owens 287-4180 Harrisville Pilgrim Holiness Church Corner Maple & Church St. Harrisville Pastor Jerry Lambeth 543-2873 First Congregational Church of Antwerp UCC Kenneth R. Leamon Minister 659-8923 Edwards & South Edwards United Methodist Church Rev Bill Hart 379-9122 Lay Pastor M. Constantine 347-2257 Richville Christian Fellowship School St„ Richville Pastor Ford Reynolds 287-3136 Pitcairn Forks Church in Christ 16 Edwards Rd. Harrisivlle Pastor Joseph A. Lathwood 543-1003/543-1730 Jehovah's Witness Kingdom Hall Rt. 58, Hailesboro 287-4437 Sacred Heart Catholic Church Trout Lake Rd. Edwards Fr. Jerry Bleaux 287-0114 Indian River Baptist Church 42 Main St. Philadelphia 642-3122 Pastor Barry Proctor Cornerstone Christian Fellowship 1156Ct.Rt.23 South Edwards Pastor Kevin Thompson Church: 562-3100 Parsonage: 543-2085 St. Hubert's Church Star Lake 848-3612 Faith Bible Church 1800USHwyll Gouverneur P.O.C. Wayne Hall 287-9554/287-3737 First Baptist Chuch Of Oswegatchie 469 Oswegatchie Trail Pastor: Merton E. Parks 848-2267 Gouverneur Seventh Day Adventist Church 190 W. Main St. Gouverneur 287-2324 Pastor Joshua Guzman First United Methodist Church Grove St. Gouverneur Rev. Dr. Wilfred J. Baez 287-2440 North Gouverneur Church 287-2440 Christian Family Tabernacle Kendrew Comers Ct. Rt. 15 Services 7pm every Sunday evening Everyone welcome St. Francis Solanus Church Harrisville Rev. Robert L. Decker 543-2421 Christian Life Fellowship 52 Church St. Gouverneur Rev. Robert F.LaVeck 287-2777 287-7656 First Church of Christ Sciencist 28 Elm St. Potsdam Robert Burtis 287-2596 Antwerp/Spragueville United Methodist Churches Jan Liscomb- Lay Speaker DeKalb Church of Christ 3397 US Hwy 11 DeKalb Jet. (315)347-4904 Minister: Michael McCrory Rock Island Assembly of God 216 Rock Island St. Gouverneur Pastor Timothy Janzen 287-0367 Fowler Baptist Church Rev. Bob King Assoc. Pastor Orville Eacker 287-4503 Trinity Episcopal Church 30 Park St., Gouverneur Rev. Gregory B. Bailey, Decon Vicar 287-0755 United Presbyterian Church of Brasie Corners Rev, Eric Harblin 578-2344 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 5428 St. Hwy 37 Ogdensburg, •\Vesleyan Church '31 David St Ogdensburg, Pastor, Gloria Strong 287-2673 Rivers of Life Church located on grounds of North Country Christain Retreat Hatch Rd Hermon Pastor Ed Law 347-3728 Sunday 11 am service Harrisville United Methodist Church Maple St., Harrisville Rev. Francis Hemstreet Church of the Good Shepherd Co. Rt. 25 North Russell Pastor Bob Clark 379-1137
