John Franklin Durant Jr., 83, passed away peacefully on July 28, 2024, surrounded by his family. On Monday, August 5, 2024, we hope you can join us for a celebration of John’s life. Come to the Essex Community Church, 2306 Lake Shore Rd., Essex, NY 12936, from 1 to 3 p.m. All are … [Read more...] about Obituary: John Franklin Durant Jr., 1941-2024
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In Memory: A. Clinton Allen III
A. Clinton Allen III, aka Big Daddy, passed away at Mass General Hospital in Boston on December 6, 2020, due to complications from heart surgery. Of all the names by which Clint was known, Big Daddy, the name that his grandchildren called him, was his favorite. He had the … [Read more...] about In Memory: A. Clinton Allen III
In Memory: Shirley Cross LaForest
The community mourns the loss of Shirley Laforest, who many knew from her position as Essex Town Historian. Obituary On July 17, Husband Jim, daughters Charie, Colette, Siana, and Sons Jim Jr. and William gathered around mother and wife Shirley Cross LaForest to send her on … [Read more...] about In Memory: Shirley Cross LaForest
In Memory: Dr. Joshua Schwartzberg (March 21, 1946-January 10, 2019) [THE SUN]
Dr. Joshua Schia Schwartzberg (Doc Josh) was born after WWII in Munich, Germany on March 21, 1946. His parents, Ida and Kalman Schwartzberg (originally Szwarcberg), were both Auschwitz Holocaust survivors. His older brother Gerson, grandmother, and over 10 aunts and uncles were … [Read more...] about In Memory: Dr. Joshua Schwartzberg (March 21, 1946-January 10, 2019) [THE SUN]
In Memory: David Martin
The community mourns the loss of David Martin, who many knew from his position as chef and owner of the Turtle Island Cafe in Willsboro, NY. Read the full obituary below. David Kendall Martin II October 07, 1961 - September 21, 2018 David Kendall Martin II, renowned chef … [Read more...] about In Memory: David Martin