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G. K. Chesterton wrote, "Courage is almost a contradiction in terms. It means a strong desire to live taking the form of readiness to die." The men and women who served in the armed forces, whether during a time of war, or one of peace, are living examples of that contradiction. Each should be honored and remembered, so that our gratitude never fades.

Our Veterans' Memorial Wall includes the names of those individuals who served the nation, and are now entrusted to our care. If the veteran you are looking for is not here, please enter the name of the deceased or the next of kin in the search box below and click search. You may also view current and past listings to find the name of your veteran. Names are listed alphabetically.

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Charles Beiser

January 27, 1929 - - July 16, 2018

Charles Edward Beiser, of Queensbury, NY, died on Monday, July 16th, 2018, in Saranac Lake, NY. Chuck was born in Stamford, CT, on January 27, 1929 and grew up in Riverside, Greenwich, CT. He graduated from the Brunswick School in 1947. He had fond memories of spending summers sailing, rowing and fishing along the Sound with his brother George, which kindled his lifelong love ...

James Hart Jr

July 26, 1925 - - February 06, 2018

James Vincent Hart, Jr., age 92, of Saranac Lake, died Tuesday, February 06, 2018 at AMC-Mercy Living Center in Tupper Lake, NY. Born in Passaic, New Jersey on July 26, 1925, Jim was the son of James Vincent Hart and Gladys (Hardifer) Hart. He grew up in the town of Cedar Grove on Little Falls Road and graduated from Bloomfield High School. From 1943-1946, he served in the ...

Sydney Smith

May 06, 1925 - - October 23, 2017

Sydney E. Smith, 92, died on Monday, Oct. 23, 2017, at Adirondack Medical Center. He was the son of Earl J. Smith, co-founder of WNBZ and Bertha Utting Smith. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Merle R., daughter of Barbara J. (John) Gray of Sterling; son Robert E. Smith of Shippensburg, Pennsylvania; granddaughter Laurel A. Gray of Sydney, Australia; brother Don of Sar ...

Gerald Primeau

July 10, 2017

Gerald "Jerry" Primeau formerly of Saranac Lake and of Port Charlotte, FL went to be with the Lord on July "10, 2017. Born 1920 in Malone, N.Y., one of eleven children of Rodrick and Martha. After graduating from Franklin Academy Jerry moved to Saranac Lake where he worked for Keough and Son Funeral Home. He joined the Navy during WWII 1942-1945 as a pharmacist mate and was ...

Brad MacDowell

June 08, 1948 - - March 20, 2017

Brad “Eggplant” MacDowell, age 68, of Saranac Lake, died Monday, March 20, 2017 at Birch Point. Born in Saranac Lake, New York on July 09, 1948, he was the son of Winchester and Charmion (Maloney) MacDowell. Brad had been employed as a bartender for many years for various area businesses. He also had worked as a carpenter for the Carpenters Union. Brad is a veteran of ...

Thomas Jaquis

November 20, 1945 - - August 25, 2016

Thomas Edward Jaquis passed away at his home on August 25, 2016 after a brief battle with cancer. His family and friends were with him during his final days. He was born in Saranac Lake, N.Y. on November 20, 1945 to Charles F. Jaquis and Irene Perry Jaquis. He is survived by his loving wife Ellen Duquette Jaquis of Portland, IN., his son Thomas Edward Jaquis II (Krista) of Se ...

William "Bill" Scheefer, III

December 14, 1946 - - August 12, 2016

William G. Scheefer, III, age 69, of Beaver Pond Way, Saranac Lake, died Friday, August 12, 2016 at Adirondack Medical Center. Born in Saranac Lake, New York on December 14, 1946, he was the son of William G. and Barbara (Bishop) Scheefer, Jr. He was a lifelong resident of Saranac Lake and owned and operated Scheefer's Plumbing and Heating until his illness. Bill was a ve ...

Hon. Thomas Glover

August 13, 1935 - - July 02, 2016

Hon. Thomas R Glover of Saranac Lake, NY was born on August 13, 1935 in Boston, Mass. Raised in Plainfield, NJ by George and Mildred Holt. He graduated from Scotch Plains High School June 1954. He attended Delhi College in September 1954 and later transferred to Paul Smiths College's Forestry Program September 1955. While attending Paul Smith's he met Rose Marie Branch of Sara ...

Francis Gauthier

July 13, 1921 - - May 02, 2016

Francis “Gokey” Ernest Gauthier, age 94, of 32 Payville Lane, Saranac Lake, died Monday, May 02, 2016 at Uihlein Mercy Center in Lake Placid. Born in Moffitsville, New York on July 13, 1921, he was the son of Ernest and Nora (Jabout) Gauthier. Francis remarried Janice Stearns on February 11, 1980 in Bloomingdale, NY. Francis was a graduate of Saranac Lake High School Cl ...

Calvin Reed

January 03, 1925 - - February 15, 2016

Calvin Coolidge Reed, 91 of Saranac Lake passed away at the Adirondack Medical Center in Saranac Lake on Monday, February 15, with family by his side. He was born in Keene, NY on January 3, 1925 the son of Benton and Mae (McFarland) Reed. He graduated from Keene Valley Central School as valedictorian of his class in 1943. The summer following graduation he worked with a tea ...

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518-891-3613 Fortune - Keough Funeral Home
20 Church Street
Saranac Lake, NY 12983
Email: fortunekeough@gmail.com
518-891-3613 Fortune - Keough Funeral Home
20 Church Street
Saranac Lake, NY 12983
Email: fortunekeough@gmail.com
518-891-3613 Fortune - Keough Funeral Home
20 Church Street
Saranac Lake, NY 12983
Email: fortunekeough@gmail.com