Obituary
Mary E. LaFave
Mary Elizabeth Stebbins LaFave, formerly of Watertown and Duck Cove Rd., Hammond, NY passed away on Dec. 4th 2014 at the age of 84. Mary died peacefully at her daughter’s home in Rochester, NY under the care of her loving family and Visiting Nurse Hospice.
Born on July 7, 1930 in Watertown, NY daughter of William and Marie Stebbins, she attended St. Patrick’s School and graduated with honors from Immaculate Heart Academy. She married Frederick LaFave on May 29, 1948 at St. Patrick’s Church with Monsignor John Plunkett officiating.
Mrs. LaFave worked at NY Telephone Company as a switchboard operator before going to Fort Drum where she worked for the US Dept. of Army as a purchasing agent in the contracting office, retiring in 1988.
She was past president and member of the American Legion, VFW, Alexandria Bay Senior Citizens Club, St. Cyril’s Alter & Rosary Society, Alexandria Bay Homemakers, and River Hospital Auxiliary. She also enjoyed being a member of the church choir and volunteering at church and Hospice.
Mary is survived by her sons James and Sharon LaFave, Joseph LaFave and his partner Patricia Stevens, Paul LaFave and his partner Lisa McDonald, daughters, Ann LaFave, Patricia LaFave-Williams, Ruth and Howard (Chip) Smothers, Karen and Richard Lee, Dorothy Derrigo, Linda and Gary Guthrie, Susanne and Thomas Scheg, 30 grandchildren, 49 great grandchildren, 2 great-great children and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Mary was predeceased by her loving husband of 50 years Frederick LaFave,brother, William Stebbins, daughter and son-in law Sharon and Bruce Graban, daughter, Joan Bennett, and grandson Michael LaFave.
Family and friends are welcome to call Friday, December 12th, 7 to 9 pm, at Hart & Bruce Funeral Home, 117 N. Massey St., Watertown, NY
A memorial mass will be celebrated on Saturday, December 13th, 10:00 am at St. Patrick’s Church on Arsenal/Massey ST. Entombment will take place at the convenience of the family at Glenwood Mausoleum.
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Obituary from her online obituary at Hart & Bruce Funeral Home
In lieu of flowers, those wishing to make contributions in Mary’s memory may be directed to St. Cyril’s Church, 17 Rock St., Alexandria Bay, NY 13617, or Visiting Nurse Hospice, 2180 Empire Blvd., Webster, NY 14580.
Online condolences may be shared at www.hartandbrucefh.com.
Mary E. LaFave
Mary Elizabeth Stebbins LaFave, formerly of Watertown and Duck Cove Rd., Hammond, NY passed away on Dec. 4th 2014 at the age of 84. Mary died peacefully at her daughter’s home in Rochester, NY under the care of her loving family and Visiting Nurse Hospice.
Born on July 7, 1930 in Watertown, NY daughter of William and Marie Stebbins, she attended St. Patrick’s School and graduated with honors from Immaculate Heart Academy. She married Frederick LaFave on May 29, 1948 at St. Patrick’s Church with Monsignor John Plunkett officiating.
Mrs. LaFave worked at NY Telephone Company as a switchboard operator before going to Fort Drum where she worked for the US Dept. of Army as a purchasing agent in the contracting office, retiring in 1988.
She was past president and member of the American Legion, VFW, Alexandria Bay Senior Citizens Club, St. Cyril’s Alter & Rosary Society, Alexandria Bay Homemakers, and River Hospital Auxiliary. She also enjoyed being a member of the church choir and volunteering at church and Hospice.
Mary is survived by her sons James and Sharon LaFave, Joseph LaFave and his partner Patricia Stevens, Paul LaFave and his partner Lisa McDonald, daughters, Ann LaFave, Patricia LaFave-Williams, Ruth and Howard (Chip) Smothers, Karen and Richard Lee, Dorothy Derrigo, Linda and Gary Guthrie, Susanne and Thomas Scheg, 30 grandchildren, 49 great grandchildren, 2 great-great children and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Mary was predeceased by her loving husband of 50 years Frederick LaFave,brother, William Stebbins, daughter and son-in law Sharon and Bruce Graban, daughter, Joan Bennett, and grandson Michael LaFave.
Family and friends are welcome to call Friday, December 12th, 7 to 9 pm, at Hart & Bruce Funeral Home, 117 N. Massey St., Watertown, NY
A memorial mass will be celebrated on Saturday, December 13th, 10:00 am at St. Patrick’s Church on Arsenal/Massey ST. Entombment will take place at the convenience of the family at Glenwood Mausoleum.
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Obituary from her online obituary at Hart & Bruce Funeral Home
In lieu of flowers, those wishing to make contributions in Mary’s memory may be directed to St. Cyril’s Church, 17 Rock St., Alexandria Bay, NY 13617, or Visiting Nurse Hospice, 2180 Empire Blvd., Webster, NY 14580.
Online condolences may be shared at www.hartandbrucefh.com.
Obituary
Mary E. LaFave
Mary Elizabeth Stebbins LaFave, formerly of Watertown and Duck Cove Rd., Hammond, NY passed away on Dec. 4th 2014 at the age of 84. Mary died peacefully at her daughter’s home in Rochester, NY under the care of her loving family and Visiting Nurse Hospice.
Born on July 7, 1930 in Watertown, NY daughter of William and Marie Stebbins, she attended St. Patrick’s School and graduated with honors from Immaculate Heart Academy. She married Frederick LaFave on May 29, 1948 at St. Patrick’s Church with Monsignor John Plunkett officiating.
Mrs. LaFave worked at NY Telephone Company as a switchboard operator before going to Fort Drum where she worked for the US Dept. of Army as a purchasing agent in the contracting office, retiring in 1988.
She was past president and member of the American Legion, VFW, Alexandria Bay Senior Citizens Club, St. Cyril’s Alter & Rosary Society, Alexandria Bay Homemakers, and River Hospital Auxiliary. She also enjoyed being a member of the church choir and volunteering at church and Hospice.
Mary is survived by her sons James and Sharon LaFave, Joseph LaFave and his partner Patricia Stevens, Paul LaFave and his partner Lisa McDonald, daughters, Ann LaFave, Patricia LaFave-Williams, Ruth and Howard (Chip) Smothers, Karen and Richard Lee, Dorothy Derrigo, Linda and Gary Guthrie, Susanne and Thomas Scheg, 30 grandchildren, 49 great grandchildren, 2 great-great children and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Mary was predeceased by her loving husband of 50 years Frederick LaFave,brother, William Stebbins, daughter and son-in law Sharon and Bruce Graban, daughter, Joan Bennett, and grandson Michael LaFave.
Family and friends are welcome to call Friday, December 12th, 7 to 9 pm, at Hart & Bruce Funeral Home, 117 N. Massey St., Watertown, NY
A memorial mass will be celebrated on Saturday, December 13th, 10:00 am at St. Patrick’s Church on Arsenal/Massey ST. Entombment will take place at the convenience of the family at Glenwood Mausoleum.
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Obituary from her online obituary at Hart & Bruce Funeral Home
In lieu of flowers, those wishing to make contributions in Mary’s memory may be directed to St. Cyril’s Church, 17 Rock St., Alexandria Bay, NY 13617, or Visiting Nurse Hospice, 2180 Empire Blvd., Webster, NY 14580.
Online condolences may be shared at www.hartandbrucefh.com.
Mary E. LaFave
Mary Elizabeth Stebbins LaFave, formerly of Watertown and Duck Cove Rd., Hammond, NY passed away on Dec. 4th 2014 at the age of 84. Mary died peacefully at her daughter’s home in Rochester, NY under the care of her loving family and Visiting Nurse Hospice.
Born on July 7, 1930 in Watertown, NY daughter of William and Marie Stebbins, she attended St. Patrick’s School and graduated with honors from Immaculate Heart Academy. She married Frederick LaFave on May 29, 1948 at St. Patrick’s Church with Monsignor John Plunkett officiating.
Mrs. LaFave worked at NY Telephone Company as a switchboard operator before going to Fort Drum where she worked for the US Dept. of Army as a purchasing agent in the contracting office, retiring in 1988.
She was past president and member of the American Legion, VFW, Alexandria Bay Senior Citizens Club, St. Cyril’s Alter & Rosary Society, Alexandria Bay Homemakers, and River Hospital Auxiliary. She also enjoyed being a member of the church choir and volunteering at church and Hospice.
Mary is survived by her sons James and Sharon LaFave, Joseph LaFave and his partner Patricia Stevens, Paul LaFave and his partner Lisa McDonald, daughters, Ann LaFave, Patricia LaFave-Williams, Ruth and Howard (Chip) Smothers, Karen and Richard Lee, Dorothy Derrigo, Linda and Gary Guthrie, Susanne and Thomas Scheg, 30 grandchildren, 49 great grandchildren, 2 great-great children and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Mary was predeceased by her loving husband of 50 years Frederick LaFave,brother, William Stebbins, daughter and son-in law Sharon and Bruce Graban, daughter, Joan Bennett, and grandson Michael LaFave.
Family and friends are welcome to call Friday, December 12th, 7 to 9 pm, at Hart & Bruce Funeral Home, 117 N. Massey St., Watertown, NY
A memorial mass will be celebrated on Saturday, December 13th, 10:00 am at St. Patrick’s Church on Arsenal/Massey ST. Entombment will take place at the convenience of the family at Glenwood Mausoleum.
_____________________________________
Obituary from her online obituary at Hart & Bruce Funeral Home
In lieu of flowers, those wishing to make contributions in Mary’s memory may be directed to St. Cyril’s Church, 17 Rock St., Alexandria Bay, NY 13617, or Visiting Nurse Hospice, 2180 Empire Blvd., Webster, NY 14580.
Online condolences may be shared at www.hartandbrucefh.com.
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