TUPPER LAKE- Violet T. LaMare, 80, of Tupper Lake passed away Saturday, November 26, 2011 at her home. Born on February 9, 1931 in Tupper Lake, she was the daughter of Homer and Dezira (Puttrow) LaMare. Violet was a lifelong resident of Tupper Lake. She was an avid bird and wildlife watcher and a collector of collectables. She is survived by three brothers; Doris, Lee and his wife Theresa and Homer and his wife Mae all of Tupper Lake. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews. Violet was pre-deceased by her parents, one sister Dezira Nicklaw and one brother Wilfred. Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, November 29th from 2-5 pm at the Stuart-Fortune-Keough funeral home. A Mass of Christian burial is scheduled for Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. at Holy Name Church. Burial will follow in the parish cemetery. Those wishing to make memorial contributions are asked to consider High Peaks Hospice.