Obituaries

Mrs. Cassandra (Cassie) L. Gushlaw, 51, of Clayton, died January 23rd, suddenly at her residence. Due to Covid the funeral will be private at the family’s convenience. Cassie was born June 19th, 1969, in El Centro, California, the daughter of Bruce and Bobbie Hignight MacDonald. She attended 1000 Islands Schools. On June 11th, 1988, she …

Mr. Michael C. Cantwell, 67, of Clayton, died Thursday, January 21st, at the Samaritan Medical Center. There will be no services at this time. A Celebration of Life will take place at the families convenience. Mike was born, February 24th, 1953, in Watertown, the son Merle and Helen Carpenter Cantwell. He graduated from Clayton Central …

Waylon William Phelps, infant son of Tiffany Aldrich and Ethan Phelps, passed away January 1st, at Samaritan Medical Center, due to sudden medical complications causing premature birth. A burial will be held at the convenience of the family in the Spring at St. Lawrence Cemetery. Surviving besides his parents are a brother, Gage, age 2, …

Jack E. Carr Sr., 73, of Clayton, passed away unexpectedly on December 27th, 2020. Jack was born on June 5th, 1947 in Malone, New York, the son of Erwin (Slim) and Eileen Boyea Carr. He attended elementary school in Fort Covington, N.Y., and graduated from Wilson High School in Niagara County. Jack was an avid …

Paul A. Sanford, 68, died Wednesday, December 23rd, 2020, at Samaritan Medical Center after a lengthy illness.  He resided with his son, Cody, for the past year and a half of his illness.Paul left this world peacefully with his family by his side. Born August 5, 1952, he was the son of Eugene and Edna …

Mr. Murray E. Schryver, 81, of lifelong resident of Omar, died Tuesday, December 15th, at Samaritan Summit Village, where he resided the last 3 years. There will be no calling hours or funeral. A graveside service will be private at the family’s convenience at Omar Cemetery. Murray was born December 27th, 1938, in Alexandria Bay, …

Mrs. Jean A. Lindsey, 94, a longtime resident of Wellesley Island, died Saturday, December 12th, at Summit Village in Watertown, where she resided for the past few years. A service will be held next summer on Wellesley Island at a time to be announced. Also, a burial will be in Riverside Cemetery on Wellesley Island …

Mr. Joshua J. Perkins, 30, of Watertown, died December 9th, at his residence. Joshua was born August 3rd, 1990, in Watertown, the son of Edward and Beverly Salisbury Perkins. He graduated from 1000 Island Islands High School where he was a member of the National Honor Society. He worked with his dad for a while …

Mr. George L. Reff, 76, of Clayton, died December 10th, at the Samaritan Medical Center after a long illness. There will be a Graveside service held privately at Clayton Cemetery. Per George’s request for over the last 30 years, there will be no calling hours. George was born on June 6th, 1944, in Chaumont, the …

Mrs. Muriel J. Reome, 83, died Sunday morning, December 6th, at the Samaritan Medical Center. There will be a Graveside Committal Service at 1:30pm Wednesday, December 9th, at Sanford Corners Cemetery in Calcium with Reverend Donald Briant officiating. Masks and social distancing will apply. There will be a private funeral service held at the family’s …