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In Memory: Shirley Cross LaForest

Editorial Staff · July 20, 2020 · Leave a Comment

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: David Martin

Editorial Staff · September 27, 2018 · Leave a Comment

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