Winthrop, NY Obituaries

Oct 16, 2022

North Lawrence – Victoria Lee Lundrigan, 52, passed away Sunday October 16, 2022, at her home.  Her family will honor her life privately, arrangements are entrusted with Hammill Funeral Home in Winthrop.

Victoria was born in North Hampton, NH, daughter of the late Arthur and Ida Mai (Beals) Lundrigan. She found happiness surrounded by her family

She is survived by her son...

Oct 15, 2022

Hopkinton- Gerald F. Gibson, Sr., 82, passed away Saturday October 15, 2022, at Rochester General Hospital with his wife by his side. 

Gerald was born on August 1, 1940, in the town of Stockholm, son of the late Allen and Violet (Wolf) Gibson. He married Sally Judware on April 10, 1960, at Lawrenceville United Methodist Church with Rev. Potter officiating. Gerald...

Oct 13, 2022

Gerald Piche’ of North Lawrence passed away on Thursday October 13, 2022 in the comfort of his family’s home.

Arrangements are entrusted to Hammill Funeral Home in Winthrop.

Gerald was born in Chrysler Ontario on November 28, 1931 to Levi and Irene Clevell Piche’. He worked on the family farm until he went to work for the Seaway as a...

Oct 13, 2022

Blanche Wilson French (77) passed away Thursday October 13th, 2022 at the home of her son in Constable.  Blanche passed in the loving arms of her son Ed. 

Arrangements are entrusted to Hammill Funeral Home in Winthrop where Blanche’s services will be respectively held on her birthday October 19th.  Calling hours will be from noon until two with the funeral immediately...

Oct 10, 2022

Howard B. Wray, age 77 of Winthrop passed away on October 10, 2022, after a long and hard fought illness.  Born in Massena, NY on March 17, 1945, he was the youngest of seven children of Walter and Laura (Lamberton) Wray.  Howard graduated from St. Lawrence Central in 1964 and was drafted to Vietnam in 1965 at age 20.  He...

Oct 8, 2022

Dickinson Center – Norma Jean Wiley, 88, passed away Saturday, October 8, 2022, at Canton Potsdam Hospital.  Graveside services will be held Friday, October 14th at 2 pm at Fairview Cemetery in Dickinson Center.  Family and friends are invited to gather at Norma’s home following the graveside services. Arrangements are entrusted to Hammill Funeral Home.

Norma was born on August 29,...

Oct 8, 2022

St. Regis Falls – Thomas J. “Tom” Brown, 55, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, October 8, 2022.  His family will honor his life with a Celebration Gathering and Luncheon on Friday October 14th at 4:00pm at the St. Regis Falls Sportman's Club for family and friends. Arrangements are entrusted to Hammill Funeral Home in St. Regis Falls.

Tom was born on May 17,...

Oct 6, 2022

Mary A. Henry, 86, of Brasher Falls, peacefully passed away on Thursday October 6, 2022, at the Massena Rehabilitation and Nursing Home comforted by her faith and family.

Arrangements are entrusted to Hammill Funeral Home in Winthrop where calling hours will be held on Wednesday from  4 – 6 PM. Mary’s Funeral Service and Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated...

Oct 2, 2022

Thomas F. Krise Jr, 64, passed away on Sunday October 2nd 2022, surrounded by his loved ones. Arrangements are entrusted to Hammill Funeral Home in Winthrop. Family and friends are invited to share in a Celebration of Life at the Loyal Order of Moose Lodges in Massena, Saturday November 12th, 2022 at 2:00PM. 

Tom was born in Buffalo on November 17th,...

Sep 30, 2022

Leona F. Wheeler, 81, unexpectedly passed away on Friday, September 30th, 2022 with her family by her side. Arrangements are entrusted to Hammill Funeral home, and in keeping with Leona’s wishes, there will be no calling hours.

Leona’s funeral service will be held Friday, October 7th, 2022 at St Ann Church in St. Regis Falls at 11:00 AM. Burial with committal...

Sep 30, 2022

Sep 24, 2022

With heavy hearts Jack and Kathy Fraser announce the passing of their beloved son, Edward (Eddie) J. Fraser, 54. He was born in Malone on June 26th, 1968. Eddie survived a traumatic birth, leaving him with severe medical issues. 

Through the dedication and love of his mother, Eddie was able to flourish and grow to the best of his limited abilities....

Sep 24, 2022

Sep 21, 2022

James A. Gauthier, 82, of Brasher Falls passed away on Wednesday, September 21st, 2022, surrounded by the comfort of his family.

 Arrangements are entrusted to Hammill Funeral Home in Winthrop. In keeping with his wishes, there will be no public calling hours. Jim’s family will honor his life privately at their convenience.

He was born on June 8th, 1940 in Potsdam to...

Sep 21, 2022

Sep 16, 2022

St. Regis Falls – Mr. Timmy A. Wheeler, 59, unexpectedly passed away on Friday September 16, 2022, at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester with his family by his side.

Arrangements are entrusted to Hammill Funeral Home in St. Regis Falls, where calling hours will be held Wednesday from 2 – 4 and 6 – 8PM. A graveside service will be held...

Sep 16, 2022

BRASHER FALLS -- Brenda S. McCargar Currier, 71, Brasher Falls, passed away on September 16, 2022, at the Hyland Nursing Home in Massena.

Brenda was born in Potsdam on July 3, 1951, to Clarence R. and Grace H. (Jones) McCargar.

She worked as a teacher's aide at the Norwood-Norfolk Central School. She retired in June 2017.

Brenda loved her job, especially the staff...

Sep 9, 2022

Winthrop – James D. Ploof, 77, passed away Friday, September 9, 2022, at Gouverneur Hospital.  His family will receive friends at the New Testament Church at 265 Andrews Street, Massena, on Wednesday from 12 to 2 pm and 4 to 6 pm.  Funeral services will be held on Thursday at 11 am with a fellowship luncheon to follow.  Graveside services...

Sep 1, 2022

Massena- Francis W. "Frank" Burns, 72, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday September 1st, 2022, at Upstate Community Campus in Syracuse. Arrangements are entrusted to the Hammill Funeral Home in Winthrop.

Frank was born in Massena, to the late Walter Gerald "Peanut" and Margaret A.(Potter) Burns on June 15th, 1950. He graduated from high school, and married Margaret M. Laforce on March...

Aug 21, 2022