Debra (Rickett) Piercey ’04, Ogdensburg, recently graduated from Columbia University in NYC with a master’s degree in nurse anesthesia. After completing her clinical residency requirement, she plans to return home to Ogdensburg to begin practicing as a GRNA. SUNY Canton was a major driving force in her decision to pursue her master’s degree.
MARRIAGES
Terry Gray ’84 (seated) with some of his 1983 NJCAA Championship teammates during the 2006 Hockey Reunion.
Champions Walk Together Forever Two years ago Terry Gray ’84 knew he was dying. Yet despite the discomfort caused by travelling long distances, he was determined to attend the College’s hockey reunion and reunite with teammates, coaches, professors, and staff. His attendance was part of a truly special weekend for nearly 200 former players. In his hometown in Napanee, Ontario on August 22, Terry lost his battle with ALS, more commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. Terry leaves behind his wife Linda, step-children Alyssa and Brock, his parents Karl and Donna, many other loving family members, and a countless number of wonderful friends. Throughout the years, Terry remained close with Hockey Coach Terry Martin. Terry Gray played on the 1983 NJCAA National Championship team and the 1984 National Runnerups. After leaving Canton, Terry stayed involved in sports by coaching numerous successful fastball and hockey teams. He will forever be remembered as a Champion. Travis L. Sorci ’91, Sanford, FL, owns his own broker business mortgage company (www.newsourcehomeequity. com). Jeffrey Towne ’91, Columbia Falls, MT, is currently a pastor. He is married and has three children. Vince D. Alberici ’92, Cicero, married his Canton girlfriend Tracey (Nichols) Alberici ’93 in 1997. They have three children. Barry J. and Marci (Michaud) LaBar ’92, Norwood, married in 1994 and have four children. Barry works at Alcoa, Inc. in Massena. Marcie is a stay-at-home mom. Jeffrey M. Larmondra ’92, married Jamie Messina in 2005. They have two daughters, ages two and four. He is a senior technology project manager with Bank of America. Claudine McCormack-Jalajas ’92, Rocky Point, graduated from Clarkson in 1994 with a BS in AC & Tech Communications. She also received her MFA in writing from Long Island University in Southampton in 2007. She has three children and now lives on Long Island with her husband and
After Canton
children. She is a freelance writer and E-newsletter designer. Heather L. (Sommerfield) Engstrom ’97, Massena, married in 2000. She and her husband Tony built a new home in 2001. Their son Garrett was born in 2002 and their daughter Felicity in 2003. She is currently enrolled back at SUNY Canton. (Welcome back Heather!) Rebecca A. (Van House) Mackay ’97, Endicott, gave birth to her son Liam Ronnie in January 2007. Rene L. (Gilbert-Brown) Burl ’98, Plattsburgh, married Thomas J. Burl ’91 in 2000. She obtained a bachelor’s degree in fall 2005 in mass communications from SUNY Plattsburgh. She is a grandmother of two. Isaiah is 7 and Lucy is 3. She is presently teaching web design and production and computer applications for journalists in the journalism department at SUNY Plattsburgh. Jon-Paul Aubry ’99, Dover Plains, just celebrated his first wedding anniversary with his wife Christina. He changed careers from building residential and commercial buildings to becoming a firefighter.
Brian D. MacCue ’00 & Stacey A. Pecori – April 23, 2008 Julie A. Raven ’01 & Ryan Crabtree – May 30, 2008 Thomas Potter, Jr. ’02 & Kristine Pierce – June 30, 2007 Kelly (Maskell) Johnson ’03 & Erik Johnson – August 9, 2008 Katie E. (Wells) Estes ’06 & Michael Estes, Jr. – October 20, 2007 Jessica L. Jones ’07 & Sgt. Robert E. Baggott – February 23, 2008
RECENT ANNIVERSARIES 60 Years Robert & Helen Jemison ’81
50 Years Mr. & Mrs. Gery F. Martin ’57 Mr. & Mrs. John E. Stafford ’79
40 Years Timothy M. ’74 & MaryLou (Bouchard) Ashley ’81 Mr. & Mrs. Steven T. Harter ’64
25 Years Mr. & Mrs. Gary L. Lucas ’06
IN MEMORY
Frank A. Augsbury, Jr., Friend Agnes M. Davis, Friend Henry A. Davis, Friend Macy E. Davis, Friend Susan M. Feldt, Friend Willie King, Friend Eleanor R. LaSala, Friend Geraldine C. Town, Friend Sarah M. Walker, Friend Elizabeth True ’27 Elva (Phillips) Billings ’34 Eloie J. (Jones) Bartholomew ’35 Inez M. (Merithew) Whitmore, ’35 Evelyn H. (Hopson) Donaldson ’37 Harold J. “Nick” Nichols ’39 John Ellsworth ’41 Peter W. Sterling ’41 Marion (Leafe) Wells ’41 Janice E. (Markham) Klossner ’43 Floyd P. Fallon ’51 Marilyn (Pinkerton) Montpetit ’52 Charles A. Trippany ’52 Dale A. DeLisle ’53 James P. Walling ’55 Olen C. “Rip” Bristol ’56 Bryan E. Browser ’58 Donald M. Morgan ’59 William A. Bushnell ’60 David F. Hedger ’60 Francis R. Jackson ’60 George S. Marsh ’62 Frederick C. “Buzz” O’Brien ’62 Jon D. Frary ’70 Verna M. (Peets) Hyde ’71 Murray J. Fisher ’72 Charlie Trippany ’72 Avis M. McGuiness ’73 Bernard W. Fortune ’79 Michael Thompson ’79 Thomas W. Premo ’84 Dr. Vicki Miller-Savard ’85 Thomas R. Wood ’94 Richard C. Brooks ’07 Jerome M. Branagan ’09
Willie King The college community was saddened by the passing of Wilda ‘Willie’ Barton King, wife of Distinguished Professor Emeritus Harry E. King ’40, and longtime college supporter. Mrs. King died on Aug. 22. She previously worked at the SUNY Canton bookstore and was also a personal secretary for Peter Nevaldine for a special program at SUNY Canton. She was an active member of her church and community. Mrs. King was previously named Woman of the Year by the First Presbyterian Church in Canton and also by the Canton Rotary Club for her dedication to a variety of causes in Canton. She is survived by her husband, three daughters and two sons-in-law, JoAnne and James Danehy, Barbara King, and Martha ’74 & ’78 and Peter MacArthur, all of Canton; four grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, and numerous other loving family and friends. Contributions may be made in her memory to the Harry E. King Scholarship through the SUNY Canton Foundation.
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