Clayton;
Mrs. Mary A. Fitchette, 88, passed away Monday, May 25, at Samaritan Medical Center. There will be no calling hours, burial will be private at the family’s convenience.
There will be a Celebration of Life starting at 2pm, on Saturday, May 30, at her daughters Susie Bond’s house at 12176 House Road, Clayton.
Mary was born November 8, 1937, in Watertown, the daughter of Lloyd and Alice McDermott Decker.
On June 6, 1953, she married Eugene (Gene) Fitchette in Clayton. Gene died June 23 of 2020 at age 89.
Mary owned and operated the Bald Rock Lodge for over 50 years, retiring in 2021.
She was a member of the Bald Rock ATV club, and she loved singing country karaoke.
Surviving are four daughters, Bonnie (Scott) Laurence, Barbara (Terry) Fox, Susan (Joe) Bond, and Kathy Bond, all of Clayton; two sons, Randy of Clayton, and Eugene (Donna) of Ogdensburg; a son in law, Jeff LaClair, of Florida; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren; brother, Larry (Sandi) Fleming; brother in law, Allen (Cathy) of Clayton, Ted (Linda) of Rochester, and Paul (Sheila) of Oriskiny Falls; a sister in law, Joan Fitchette, of LaFargeville; nieces and nephews.
Mary is predeceased by daughter, Jackie Ann, in infancy, daughter Judy (Dale) Morrow, daughter Linda LaClair, son in law, John Bond, a granddaughter April Fitchette, two brothers, David Fleming and Mike Decker, and two sisters, Cathy and Jackie.
Donations can be made in her name to T.I.E.R.S., PO Box 524, Clayton, NY 13624, or the Jefferson County SPCA, 25256 Water Street, Watertown, NY 13601.
Thousand Islands Snowmobile Club
Mary was the BEST! She fed and watered, 1000s over her career.
Everyone, is going to miss her. We raise a glass to Mary. RIP Till we meet again.
Steven Duffany
I used to deliver Stewart Sandwiches there back in the seventies. Mary was a hardworking very nice woman.
Denise Calhoun
I’m saddened to hear of Mary’s passing. She was a beautiful person who loved everybody.
Prayers to her family for healing.
Dale Harvey
Mary was the sweetest woman you could ask for i use to tend bar for her to gave her a night off will miss your sweet voice as you sang the Cole miners daughter RIP Mary till we meet again
Mary E. Patch
Mary was one of the good ones. I have know her my whole life. She will be missed my many..but she will always bee remember with love…my condolences to the whole family…RIP Mary with Eugene and your family ❤️
Jeff Dickey
My heart goes out to the family, Mary was a wonderful person and will be missed by many. For some of us she was a big part of the community. I will always cherish the times and memories spent with her.
Martha Millett
Enjoyed Mary’s hospitality for years… If covid had not hit, she would most likely still be serving chicken wings and beverages while keeping one eye on the t.v. soaps. She was a giving and loving person and will be missed by an entire community… Heartfelt condolences to her family, and extended family of friends…we all share the loss!
Pat Leconey
Mary took care of so many over the years. Many great memories at BaldRock. She was a wonderful woman who leaves a legacy of care, compassion and love. Condolences to the Fitchette family.
Gib and Sue Streets
Oh such a loss to our community . Mary was the salt of the earth. The thread that held people together. The woman who always was positive and comforting. Sending warm thoughts and prayers to her family and to all those who she made feel special. Rest in peace Mary girl. You’ve earned your place among angels.
Michel Rainville
What a Blessed Lady!
So many of us affectionately called her mother. She touched so many of us. I can regret not having known her earlier and to have heard of the « Bald Rock Ballroom »!
This became my place to unwind beginning about 12 years ago, and a a Chicken Wing affienado I professional that she was Queen. Proud that she offered my sauce and again, absolutely Heaven when she would set 30 infront of me with a Molson or three.
As her real children you know that you were blessed with the Best Mother! Proud that before my own mother’s passing she met Mary and would always ask atleast once a week i would take her to that little place in the country and if i would buy her a plate of « dos Chicken tings ».
Bless her Soul. Randy, Bonnie, Kathy and all of you…. My sincère condolences!
Donna Taylor
My thoughts and prayers go to Eugene and the entire Fitchette family.
Pete & Golda Mellon
Mary will be missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing her. We spent lots of Friday night at the Lodge. We have many fond memories! Our condolences to the family❤️
Shirley and Gordon Bailey
Mary Miss all the times we spent with you at the Lodge. You were so sweet and kind to all Love and miss you. RIP with hugs to your family
Debbie Schafer Phinney
I was very sad to read of Mary’s passing… so many memories of Friday night at the Lodge. Loved hearing all Mary’s stories, what a life she had!! She will be missed by many..thinking of all the Fitchette family..