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Diane M. Ames, 77, of 11 N. Jefferson St., West Carthage, died Friday afternoon, May 21, 2021 at St. Johnâs Episcopal Hospital in Queens, from complications after a fall.
Diane was born on October 16, 1943 in Carthage, the daughter of the late George E. and Rose M. (Stewart) Bezanilla. She was a 1961 graduate of Carthage Central and went on to attend Potsdam State. She married Harry O. Ames on December 28, 1963 in Black River. She worked at Grayâs Flower Shop, Luther & Scanlin Insurance, Freight Yard Gifts and for many years was a computer aide for the Carthage Central School District, retiring in 1995. For many years, the couple has wintered in New Smyrna Beach, Florida where she loved taking long walks on the beach.
CARTHAGE â Again this year, two local churches have canceled their fairs due to COVID-19 restrictions on gatherings.
St. Peterâs Festival in Lowville and the St. James Fair in Carthage have been canceled for the second consecutive year.
Traditionally held the third weekend in May, the two-day event with local food, rides, games and a chicken barbecue has been a major fundraiser for the Lowville church since 1982.
According to a church spokesperson. St. Peterâs has held drive-through chicken barbecues to help recoup some of the revenue lost by the festivalâs cancellation.
In Carthage, the 46th annual St. James Fair to benefit Augustinian Academy was canceled May 12.
CARTHAGE â Again this year, two local churches have canceled their fairs due to COVID-19 restrictions on gatherings.
St. Peterâs Festival in Lowville and the St. James Fair in Carthage have been canceled for the second consecutive year.
Traditionally held the third weekend in May, the two-day event with local food, rides, games and a chicken barbecue has been a major fundraiser for the Lowville church since 1982.
According to a church spokesperson. St. Peterâs has held drive-through chicken barbecues to help recoup some of the revenue lost by the festivalâs cancellation.
In Carthage, the 46th annual St. James Fair to benefit Augustinian Academy was canceled May 12.
PARISH - The graveside service for Doris J. Parish will be held on Saturday, May 22, at 2 PM in Grove Cemetery, LaFargeville. Mrs. Parish, 81, of Evans Mills died February 17, 2021. Arrangements are with Cummings Funeral Service, Inc. and online condolences to the family may be posted at www.cummingsfuneral.com
CHAGNON - MASSENA - Funeral services for Raymond P. Chagnon, 80, of County Route 40, will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, May 22, 2021 in the Chapel of Calvary Cemetery, Massena. Mr. Chagnon passed away December 6, 2020 at his home. Arrangements are with the Donaldson Funeral Home, Massena.
PUENTE - MASSENA - A Mass of Christian Burial for Palmira A. âPamâ Puente, 99, will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, May 21, 2021 at St. Maryâs Catholic Church. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery, Massena. Pam passed away December 17, 2020 at Massena Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Massena. Arrangements are with the Donaldson Funeral Home, Massena.