Annabelle Paradis

Annabelle “Belle” Paradis, age 85, of 85 County Route 18, Lake Clear, died Wednesday, October 09, 2013 at her home.

Born in Saranac Lake, New York on January 15, 1928, she was the daughter of Oliver and Anna P. (Strong) Boula. Belle married Dan Paradise in 1965 in Kirkville, NY. He predeceased her in 1984.

Belle was a life long resident of the Saranac Lake area and had been employed at the Grand Union for many years until her retirement in 2000. Prior to that she had worked for Myers Pharmacy in Saranac Lake for many years. Belle and her husband Dan were instrumental in establishing the Mountain Valley REACT. Belle loved bowling and had participating on many teams in countless leagues and tournaments. She was also loved the outdoors and was an avid hunter, fisherman and enjoyed camping with family and friends. She also really enjoyed her ceramic work.

She is survived by two daughters Gail Corbin and her husband Bob of Lake Clear, Sandra Brown of Saranac Lake and one son James Brown and his wife Eve of Ray Brook, her step daughter Donna Dickenson and her husband John of Oxford, Mass, 8 grandchildren, Daniel, Jason, Michele, Mike, Steve, Johnna, John and Mike and several great grandchildren. She was predeceased by two brothers Oliver and Joe Boula and two sisters Rita Desourdy and Betty Amell.

There will be no calling hours. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Tuesday October 15, 2013 at 11:00 A.M. at St. Bernard's Church, with Rev. Mark Reilly officiating. Burial will follow in St. John’s Cemetery in Lake Clear.

Friends wishing to remember Annabelle “Belle” Paradis may make memorial contributions to High Peaks Hospice in care of the funeral home. Family and friends can also share their memories and sign the online guestbook at fortunekeoughfuneralhome.com.