Watertown Daily Times - January 24, 2000
WILLIAM H. SWEET
SR.
Sears retiree
The funeral for William H. "Smilin Willie" Sweet
Sr., 75, of 26351 Ridge Road, will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Reed & Benoit
Funeral Home with Rev. Clyde A. Lewis, pastor of Holy Family Church,
officiating. Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery.
Mr. Sweet died Saturday
afternoon at Samaritan Medical Center, where he had been a patient for more than
two weeks.
Calling hours are 7 to 9 p.m. today and noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday
at the funeral home.
Mr. Sweet was employed at New York Air Brake Corp.
for 10 years. He then was a service technician at Sears, Roebuck & Co. for
28 years, retiring in 1982.
Born Nov. 22, 1924, in Cape Vincent, he
attended Watertown schools.
He married Mildred Elliott on Nov. 23, 1948.
she died April 23, 1971. He married Charlotte Gilmore on April 1, 1972. He had
been previously married to Pauline M. Franklin.
Mr. Sweet was one of the
original members of Fred Angels and the North Country Ramblers, which was formed
in the 1940's. The Ramblers supplied music for several country acts, including
Grampa Jones, Pee Wee King, Skeeter Davis and others.
Surviving besides
his wife are two daughters, Mrs. David (Melody) Monroe, Dexter, and Mrs. Andrew
(Catherine) Netto, Watertown, two sons, William Jr., Watertown, and Joseph,
Rutland, Vt.; two brothers, Francis, Watertown, and Gary, Adams; two sisters,
Shirley McKey and Eunice McKey, both of West Palm, Fla.; four grandchildren, a
great-grandchild and several nieces and nephews.
Four brothers, Cecil,
Edward, Elliott and Wendell, and two sisters, Ellen Yates and Isobelle
Hutchinson, died before him.
Donations may be made to the Jefferson
County 4-H Youth Dog & Horse Program.
Note: An obit for Cecil
indicates that the Sweet siblings were the children of Frank and Ethel Elliott
Sweet.
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Thousand Island Sun - Oct. 29, 1992
Jefferson County, N.
Y.
LAUREL I. SCHNEIDER, PLESSIS, DIES AT AGE
84
Plessis---Laurel I. Schneider, 84, Plessis, active in church
affairs, died this morning at Edward John Noble Hospital, Alexandria Bay, where
she had been a patient since Tuesday.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m.
Saturday at the Plessis United Methodist Church with the Rev. Winifred Daughen,
pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Redwood Cemetery.
There will be no
calling hours. Arrangements are with Frederick Bros. Funeral Home, Theresa.
Contributions may be made to the Plessis United Methodist church or the Redwood
Volunteer Rescue Squad.
Surviving are a son, Gaynor, Redwood; three
daughters, Marilyn Gregory, Plessis, and Mrs. Roger (Sylvia) Schwandner and
Jeannine Walts, both of Redwood; 17 grandchildren and several
great-grandchildren.
A brother, Parker Lambert, and two sisters, Lottie
Lambert and Mrs. Pearl Felder, died previously.
She was born Jan. 20,
1908, in the town of Alexandria, a daughter of James and Charlotte Huck Lambert.
She was educated in the local schools.
She married Lawrence E. Schneider
of Theresa June 25, 1931, in the parsonage of the Dutch Reformed Church,
Alexandria Bay, with the Rev. Thomas Adams officiating. The couple lived all
their married life in the Plessis area.
Mrs. Schneider worked as a
domestic in private homes and as a waitress in local restaurants. She also
operated a nursing home for a time, was correspondent for the Town & Country
News, Gouverneur, and was affiliated with Green Thumb program. She retired in
1987.
An active member of Plessis United Methodist Church, she was
organist and pianist for several years, and was a lay speaker, Sunday school
teacher and former superintendent of the church council. She was also a member
of the Women's Society for Christian Service (WSCS).
Mr. Schneider, a
former garage mechanic and welder, died in March 1965 at age 61.
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Watertown Daily Times - Oct. 9, 1973
Jefferson County, N. Y.
WOMAN
DIES AT PLESSIS
Redwood--Mrs. Leila Schneider, 70, Plessis, wife
of Frank Schneider, died at her home in Plessis at 7 p.m. Tuesday as she was
preparing to attend a meeting of Rebekah Lodge in Redwood.
The funeral
will be here Friday at 2 p.m. at the Quincer-Frederick Funeral Home in Redwood,
Rev. Adele Spencer, pastor of Burrville United Church of Christ, officiating.
Burial will be in Brookside Cemetery, Plessis.
Friends may call at the
funeral home Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Survivors, besides her
husband, include two daughters, Mrs. Eleanor Peebles, Smithville, Mrs. Lee
(Nancy) Elliott, Detroit, Mich., and seven grandchildren.
She was born
July 10, 1903. a daughter of Frank and Anna Wright Riches and was graduated from
Alexandria Bay High School, Antwerp Training Class and from Potsdam Normal
school. She taught schools in rural districts of Alexandria Bay, Redwood and
Theresa.
She was married to Frank Schneider April 5, 1924, at the
parsonage of the Redwood Methodist church by Rev. Ernest Bragg.
Mrs.
Schneider was employed for a time at Edgewood Resort, Alexandria Bay and for a
number of years in the pediatrics unit of the House of the Good Samaritan,
Watertown. She retired in 1968.
She was a member of Thousand Islands
Grange, member and past noble grand of Redwood Rebekah Lodge 631, past district
deputy president, member of the Jefferson county past noble grands association
and past district deputy council no. 4, the auxiliary of Plessis Fire
department, Plessis United Methodist church and the W.S.C.S.
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DEFOREST A. SKINNER
Redwood -- Deforest A. Skinner, 61, died Sunday afternoon at the House of the Good Samaritan, Watertown, where he was admitted Tuesday. The funeral was Wednesday afternoon at the Quincer Funeral home, with Rev. Charles Thompson, pastor of the Redwood United Methodist church officiating. Burial was in Redwood cemetery.
He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Lillie Wills Skinner; his mother, Mrs. Emma Skinner; two sisters, Mrs. Geneva Evans and Mrs. George W. (Ruth) Kenyon, Clayton; a brother, Francis of Redwood, and nieces and nephews.
Mr. Skinner was born Aug. 12, 1908 in the town of Alexandria, son of Leslie G. and Emma E. Zoller Skinner. He was educated in rural schools and at Redwood High school.
He married Miss Lillie Wills June 28, 1932 at the Methodist parsonage in Philadelphia, with Rev. Miles L. Hutchinson officiating.
Mr. Skinner managed the homestead farm until 1933 when he went to work for the town of Alexandria until 1939. At that time he began work for Frink Snow Plows, Clayton. From 1942 to 1945 he was employed in defense work at savage Arms, Utica. In the spring of 1946 he went into business for himself and, for 23 years, had been in the sand and gravel business and the sale of overhead doors and electric operators.
He was a member of the Redwood Rod and Gun club and a retired 25-year member of the Redwood Volunteer firemen.
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Ross C. Spencer, 69, Dies After Long Illness
(date penciled in: Sept. 2, 1952)
Ross Charles Spencer, 69, of 65 Walton street, died at home at 12:45 Tuesday morning of a heart ailment. He had been ill three years.
Mr. Spencer had suffered a heart attack last Aug. 4 and last week was stricken again and was in the Noble hospital here for three days before returning home. He suffered another attack Monday night.
Funeral services will be held at the Giltz funeral home Thursday at 2 p.m., Rev. Walter S. Dobbie, pastor of the Methodist church officiating. Burial will be in Redwood cemetery.
Masonic services were conducted Wednesday night at 8 at the home.
Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Lula S. Spencer, a daughter, Mrs. Roy (Norine) Carnegie of Clayton, and two grandchildren.
Mr. Spencer was born at Depauville Dec. 24, 1882, a son of Charles and Elizabeth Mattis Spencer. He moved with his parents to this village while young. On July 14, 1912, he married Lula Handschuh, Rev. H. B. Krusa performing the ceremony at Redwood.
He had spent most of his life as an engineer on lake boats, primarily for the Pittsburgh Steel corporation. For the past few years he was a fuel truck driver for the Putnam and Robinson Coal company here.
Mr. Spencer was a member of the Alexandria Bay Methodist church, Alexandria Lodge 297, F. and A. M. and Media Shrine, Watertown.
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Two Simpson Brothers Die One Day Apart
(May (?) 13, 1952 - penciled in)
Claude Simpson, 66, Dies on Friday After Short Illness, and
Harold Simpson, 61, of Plessis, Succumbs After Heart Attack on Saturday
Claude E. Simpson, 66, of 19 High street, this village, longtime resident of this village and employe of Thousand Island State Park commission, died Friday morning in the Edward John Noble hospital here after a short illness, and his brother, of Plessis, died suddenly at his home Saturday evening of a heart condition. He had been ill for the past six months.
Military funeral services for Claude Simpson were held Sunday afternoon from the Giltz funeral home, Rev. Walter S. Dobbie, pastor of the Methodist church, officiating. Burial was made in the Redwood cemetery. Military rites were conducted by the John B. Lyman post 904, American Legion.
Claude Simpson was born Oct. 30, 1885, in the town of Theresa, a son of William and Lottie Simpson, and lived in and around Redwood until moving to this village about 30 years ago. Mr. Simpson was well known throughout the town, having worked for many years on the town highway department until he took a position with the Park commission.
On April 19, 1911, he married Ida Zoller in Redwood and they lived there until her death in 1916. Mr. Simpson was a member of Lakeside lodge 328, I. O. O. F., and a member of the John B. Lyman post of the American Legion.
Funeral services for Harold E. Simpson were held Tuesday from the home, Rev. Myron VanOrnum of the Plessis Methodist church, officiating. Burial was in Plessis Brookside cemetery.
Harold Simpson was born July 17, 1891, town of Theresa. He married Laura VanDressar of Plessis on Aug. 21, 1914, at Philadelphia, Rev. Mr. Ceigler officiating.
He was a farmer in the Plessis area, and had been assessor for the town of Alexandria for the past six years. He was also a member of I. O. O. F. Lakeside lodge 328 and Plessis Grange 629.
Surviving are his wife, a sister, Mrs. Wilson (DeEtta) Kernehan, and a brother, Worthington, both of Alexandria Bay.
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MAURICE SIMPSON
(year penciled in: 1995)
Alexandria Bay -- Maurice J. Simpson, 76, of 7 Bethune Street, died at his home Sept. 2. He had been ill for four years with cancer.
Born Oct. 2, 1918, in Alexandria Bay, the son of Moses and Lena McGrath Simpson, he went to grade school on Wellesley Island and graduated from high school in Alexandria Bay.
Mr. Simpson was inducted into the army on March 24, 1941, at Camp Upton. He served in Rome, Arno, South France, and Rhineland Central Europe. He received the Good Conduct service medal, EAME service medal, the American Defense service medal and the Merit service unit insignia. He also served with the Corps of Engineers in World War II. Mr. Simpson was discharged as a sergeant from the army on Sept. 26, 1945 at Camp Swift, Texas.
He married Jayne Griffin of Alexandria Bay on Feb. 14, 1950 at St. Cyril�s Catholic Church with the Rev. Armand Dussault officiating.
Surviving besides his wife Jayne are two sons, Michael, Clayton, and Patrick, Alexandria Bay; two grandchildren and one niece.
The funeral was held on Tuesday at St. Cyril�s Church with the Rev. Thomas Driscoll, pastor, officiating. Burial was in Riverside Cemetery, Wellesley Island.
Mr. Simpson was a member of the American Legion Post 904. He was a justice of the peace for the Town of Alexandria formerly worked at the Thousand Islands Sun as an editor, was a secretary for the Alexandria Bay Chamber of Commerce, retired from the United States Postal Service, and was a one-time owner of the Clipper Inn in Clayton.
Donations may be made to the Alexandria Bay Rescue Squad or American Legion Post 904.
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MILDRED STAIE
Theresa -- Mrs. Mildred M. Staie, 71, Theresa, wife of Robert Staie and a former pianist for several area dance bands, died Dec. 27 in Edward John Noble Hospital, Alexandria Bay, where she had been a patient since Saturday.
The funeral was Friday at Frederick Brothers Funeral Home here, with the Rev. Rolland Heart, pastor of St. Theresa�s Catholic Church, officiating. Spring burial will be in Brookside Cemetery, Plessis.
Besides her husband, she is survived by a son, Vernon, Theresa; a daughter, Mrs. Aileen Mathous, Brasher Falls; 14 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren, and a sister, Mrs. George (Edna) Tillman, Theresa.
Born in Theresa on Sept. 27, 1917, daughter of William and Nancy House Ritter, she was married to Robert Staie on Oct. 5, 1930, in St. Francis Xavier Church, Redwood. The couple lived in Philadelphia for a time before settling in Theresa.
Mrs. Staie was employed at the Faichney Co. in Watertown (now Cheesebrough-Pond�s), Fort Drum and the Edgewood Resort in Alexandria Bay, and also was a pianist for several dance bands in Jefferson County.
She was a communicant of St. Theresa�s Catholic Church and was active with senior citizens� organizations in Theresa and Philadelphia.
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Mrs. Josie Signor Dies
Sackets Harbor -- Mrs. Josie May Fluno Signor, 84, of 107 East Main street, widow of Daniel H. Signor, died shortly after midnight this morning at home. She had had a heart condition about 12 years.
Funeral arrangements are with the Cleveland funeral home, Sackets Harbor.
Mrs. Signor is survived by a son, Frank E. Fluno, Watertown; a daughter, Mrs. Fayetta J. Smith, Watertown; two sisters, Mrs. Leona Williams, Watertown, and Mrs. Blanche Fuller, with whom Mrs. Signor had lived, and two granddaughters, Mrs. Clifford (Audrey) Butterfield and Miss Shirley Fluno, Watertown.
She was born in Watertown May 24, 1882, a daughter of Frank and Amelia Pepper Lawrence. She attended Watertown schools and was a resident of that city until 1928. She was married to Henry Fluno Sept. 1, 1899< in Watertown. He died in August, 1927.
She was married to Daniel Signor March 1, 1928, in Sackets Harbor, where the couple resided following their marriage. Mrs. Signor had operated the Signor convalescent home 19 years.
She was a member of the United church.
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Raymond L. Spalsbury
Unidentified newspaper - January 10, 1974
Redwood - Raymond Leslie Spalsbury, 72, lifelong resident of Redwood died at 1:05 a.m. Sunday in the E. J. Noble hospital, Alexandria Bay where he had been a patient since Dec. 21. He had been in failing health the past year.
The funeral was held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the Quincer-Frederick Brothers funeral home, Redwood with the Rev. Bruce V. Schrader, pastor of St. Paul�s Lutheran church officiating. Burial will be in the Redwood Cemetery in the spring.
A memorial service was held Monday night at 8 by the Redwood Fire Department and at 9 p.m. Lakeside Lodge 328 IOOF held a memorial service.
Surviving Mr. Spalsbury are his widow, Margaret Fram Spalsbury of here.
Born Jan. 27, 1901, the only child of Charles and Emma Hofferberth Spalsbury in Redwood he was educated in the local school.
He was married to Margaret Fram of Alexandria Bay March 12, 1960. The couple lived in Redwood where Mr. Spalsbury was a school bus driver and a substitute mail carrier. He retired in 1962.
He was a 50-year member of Lakeside Lodge 328 IOOF and a member of the Redwood Volunteer Fire Department for over 50 years.
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Wilbur Stanton - 1984
Redwood - Wilbur H. Stanton, 74, of 10926 Beals Road, Cohocton, a frequent visitor to Redwood, died Dec. 1 at Noyes Memorial Hospital in Dansville after a long illness.
A native of Irondequoit and a Cohocton area resident for many years, he was a retired employee of Rochester Products in Rochester.
He was a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows lodges in Wayland and Rochester.
Survivors include his wife, Madalena Springer Stanton, formerly of this area; one daughter, Norma Blackburn of Marcy; three stepchildren, Ann Fowler Gardner of Penfield, Carol Fowler Swauger of Canaseraga and Robert Fowler of Florida; one sister, Frances Gilmore, and two brothers, Charles and George, all of Rochester; nieces and nephews.
A memorial service was held at St. Peter�s Episcopal Church, Dansville with the Rev. Dr. Bruce Griffith officiating.
Contributions may be made to St. Peter�s Episcopal Church memorial fund and the John C. Sable Heart Fund in care of the IOOF.
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Mildred M. Slate
Seasonal Worker
(date penned in as 1999)
FINEVIEW -- Mildred M. Slate, 82, Wellesley Island, died Monday at Samaritan Keep Home, Watertown, where she had been a resident since Dec. 29.
She did seasonal work for the Ogden family on Wellesley Island for many years.
Born June 7, 1917, on Wellesley Island, daughter of Charles and Lucy Davis Harrison, she attended school on Wellesley Island.
She married Nelson R. Slate on Jan. 28, 1936, at the Fineview Methodist Episcopal Church, with the Rev. W. R. Carter officiating. Mr. Slate died on Sept. 24.
She enjoyed reading and knitting.
Surviving are a daughter, Marion Huntley, Fineview, and a granddaughter and great-grandson, both of West Virginia.
There will be no funeral or calling hours. Arrangements are with Frederick Bros. Funeral Home, Theresa.
Donations may be made to Wellesley Island Fire Department or Ambulance.
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MRS. SANTWAY LEFT $50,000
Mrs. Mary A. E. Santway, Theresa, who died Dec. 11, left an estate estimated about $50,000 personal property, and $350 realty, according to a petition for letters of administration filed today with Fred A. Grant, surrogate, by her sisters, Helen A. Bearup and Anna B. Bearup, both of Theresa.
Mrs. Santway was the widow of Dr. F. L. Santway, who died several years ago, and the petitioners are her only heirs. They were both appointed administrices. Judge Paul E. Porter, Theresa, represents the estate.
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IRVIN SCHELL
(penciled in date: November 3, 1995)
Theresa -- The funeral of Irvin B. Schell, 84, of Theresa, was held Monday at Frederick Brothers Funeral Home, Theresa, with the Rev. Elaine White of Evans Mills Methodist Church officiating. Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery, Theresa.
Mr. Schell died Nov. 3 at Genesis HealthCare of New York, Watertown, where he had been a resident since 1994.
Contributions may be made to Evans Mills Ambulance Squad, care of James George, 8417 Willow St., Evans Mills 13637.
Surviving are his wife, Eunice; a daughter, Mrs. Robert (Janet) Montford, Sackets Harbor; three sons, Donald, Pamelia, Earl, Fort Covington, and Lyle, Michigan; a brother, Eldon< Theresa; four sisters, Eileen Zimmer and Erma Schell, both of Watertown, Evelyn Skilton, Orinda, Calif., and Doris Gibson, Evans Mills; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
He was born March 30, 1911, in LeRay, a son of Newton and Bernice Brown Schell. He attended Theresa High School and the Watertown School of Commerce. He had been a director and vice president of the Farmers National Bank in Theresa.
He married Eunice Eddy on Aug. 23, 1934, at the Eddy family home in Kelsey Bridge, Theresa, with the Rev. Clarence E. Hastings officiating. Mr. and Mrs. Schell owned and operated the Spingledge Farm, Route 37, for 35 years until their retirement in 1970. The couple then bought the Eddy home, and resided there until 1989, when they moved to Milltown Elderly Housing, Evans Mills.
Mr. Schell was a member of the Eastern Milk Producers Cooperative since 1939, serving as a director of that organization for six years and as president for one year. He was an assessor for the town of Theresa for two years. He was also a member of the Adirondack Antique Car club, Evans Mills Methodist Church, and local senior citizen groups.
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INA SLOAN
Hammond -- Ina I. Sloan, 72, Hammond, died July 17 in the State University of New York Health Science Center at Syracuse, where she had been a patient since July 2.
The funeral was held Friday in Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Edwards, with the Rev. Charles Richard, pastor, officiating. Burial was in Fairview Cemetery, Edwards.
She is survived by three sons, Bernard E. Jr., Edwards, John C., Hammond, and Robert E., Pierrepont; six daughters, Mrs. George (Beverly) Thomas, and Mrs. William (Joyce) Phelps, both of Edwards, Mrs. Harold (Marilyn) Mackin, Russell, Mrs. Richard (Janet) Cole, Harrisville, Rita Bello, Hunlock Creek, Pa., and Mrs. Michael (Ina) O�Ber, Star Lake; 28 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren; four brothers, Arnold Morehouse, Gouverneur, LeRoy Morehouse, Tonowanda, Robert Morehouse, Edwards, and Wayne Morehouse, Portland, Ore.; and a sister, Mrs. Charlotte Jessmer, Salem, N. H.
Four brothers, Harold, Maynard, Raymond, and Earl Morehouse, and a sister, Mrs. Marion Vicente, died before her.
Born Oct. 16, 1917, in Massena, the daughter of John and Mary E. Piche Morehouse, she attended Massena and Gouverneur schools and married Bernard Sloan, Jan. 23, 1927, in the Gouverneur Methodist Episcopal parsonage with the Rev. Harold A. Thomas, then rector, officiating. She and her husband operated a dairy farm in Edwards for many years, retiring in 1977.
Mr. Sloan died Nov. 26, 1977, at the age of 61. Mrs. Sloan moved to Hammond to reside with her son, John, in 1982.
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Pvt. Robert Slate
(with photo)
Soldier Loses Life On D-Day
Pvt. Robt. Slate, 19, Formerly
of Alexandria Bay, Killed in France
Alexandria Bay, July 25. -- Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Slate of Utica, formerly of Alexandria Bay, received a telegram from the war department on Sunday, July 23, stating that their son, Pvt. Robert Slate, 19, had been killed in action on June 6th, D-Day, during the invasion of France. Private Slate is the first soldier from the town of Alexandria to be reported killed in action during the invasion.
The telegram was received while Mr. and Mrs. Slate were spending the weekend in town, visiting relatives and friends. The Slates now reside in Utica where he is employed in defense work.
Pvt. Robert Slate, who would have been 20 years old next month, was born Aug. 19, 1924, in this village, the second son of Reuben and Lauretta Tassey Slate. He was educated in the Alexandria Bay High school, learned the meat cutting business and became meat manager for the American Stores company at Camden, N. Y. At the time of his induction into the army in January, 1943, he was working for the General Cable company in Rome.
Private Slate was a member of an infantry division. He received his training at Camp Robinson, Ark., and Camp Fanning, Tex. He left for overseas duty in April, 1944 and was station in England until D-day. The last letter his parents received from him was written on May 31st and he said not to worry if they didn�t hear from him for a while as he expected to be very busy.
Besides his parents, Private Slate is survived by two brothers, Sgt. Francis Slate of an artillery outfit, who has recently left for duty in the Pacific area, and Seaman First Class Harold Slate, who is an armed guard in the navy, and who recently has been at an English port; one sister, Agnes Marie; and his grandmother, Mrs. Harriet Slate, of this village.
Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Slate are at present making their home at 200 Lansing street, Utica. Their daughter-in-law, Mrs. Francis Slate and son, Kevin, have returned to Clayton from San Francisco, Calif., from which place Sergeant Slate recently sailed. Mrs. Francis Slate is the former Miss Catherine Thibault of Clayton.
A second item regarding the rites for Robert J. Slate appeared, with photo of showing several local area men meeting the body at Redwood. The text under the photo: Meeting the body of Pvt. Robert J. Slate in Redwood area, left to right - Allen Tidd, Kenneth Edgar, Joseph White, Lowell Fitzsimmons, Donald Gray, and Jack Chaltain, who is behind Undertaker Frederick. The body came from Europe, where Pvt. Slate was killed on D-Day. (photo by Kilburn)
Rites for Robert J. Slate
local veteran, Tuesday
Pvt. Slate was Killed on D-Day; John B.
Lyman Post give Full Military
Rites
at Highland Park Cemetery
The body of Pvt. Robert J. Slate, 23 (sic), Town of Alexandria soldier killed on D-Day, arrived at Redwood Monday evening at 6:36. The train was met by a detail from the John B. Lyman Post American Legion, and escorted to the Giltz Funeral home. The body lay in state at the John B. Lyman Post American legion until it was taken to St. Cyril�s Catholic church Tuesday morning, where funeral services were held at 10 a.m., Rev. Armand Dussault officiating.
Private Slate was born in Alexandria Bay, Aug. 19, 1924, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Slate. He was educated in the Alexandria Bay and the Theresa schools and before he was inducted into the army in April of 1943, was employed in a meat market at Camden and at the General Cable company of Rome.
He received his basic training at Camp Robinson, Ark., and Camp Fanning, Texas. He went overseas on January, 1944, and was stationed in England until the D-Day invasion of the Normandy coast. He was a member of Co. F., 116 Infantry of the 29th division.
He is survived by his parents; two brothers, Francis of Camden and Harold at home. Both were in the armed service during the war; one sister, Mrs. Benjamin (Agnes) Tribault (sic), Clayton, and his paternal grandmother, Mrs. Harriet Slate, Alexandria Bay.
Following the funeral services, the body was removed to St. Cyril�s Cemetery where full Military honors were conducted at the grave. More than seventy five members of the John B. Lyman post in addition to the color guard, the firing squad and the bearers marched to the cemetery.
Post Chaplain, Neil Sheddy read the American Legion ritual. Kenneth Edgar, Sgt. at Arms of the local post assisted by Cpl. Elmer D. Becker, U. S. Army escort folded the flag that had been draped over the casket and presented it to Mrs. Ruben (sic) Slate, mother of the deceased.
The Firing Squad, directed by William Strough, fired three volleys over the grave followed by taps, by Lansing Hartman.
The funeral cortege left the American Legion Rooms at 9:55. The casket was carried to St. Cyril�s Catholic Church by the bearers, Kenneth Edgar, Allen Tidd, Gerald Gray, Lowell Fitzsimmons, Jack Chaltain and Earl D�Auray.
While the body lay in state at the American Legion Post, a constant guard was kept over the casket by members of the post.