Carl Russell Banford

Betty June Serviss, 75, of Govenor Hunt Road, in Vernon, died Saturday, April 7, 2012, at Cape Coral Hospice House following a period of declining health.

Mrs. Serviss was born in Morrisburg, Ontario, Canada, on July 3, 1936, the daughter of Harold and Pearle (Feeley) Canning. She was raised and educated in Morrisburg and later resided in Gouverneur, New York, before moving to Vernon with her family in 1970.

She had been employed as a claims taker for the Vermont Department of Employment and Training for almost 25 years working in the Brattleboro office. Previously she had worked for H&R Block where, initially, she opened and managed the Brattleboro office. She continued to work for H&R Block on a part-time basis up until 1998.

Mrs. Serviss was a past member of the Dennis Rebekah Lodge in Gouverneur and was a member of Vernon Union Church where for several years she served as Sunday school superintendant. 

She enjoyed crossword puzzles, bowling, dancing and time shared with her family.

On July 14, 1951, in Cardinal, Ontario, Canada, she was married to Francis Serviss, who predeceased her on February 16, 2006.

Survivors include three sons, J. Allen Serviss and Donald G. Serviss, both of Vernon, and Scott L. Serviss of North Fort Myers, Florida; two daughters, Jan L. Whittle of Brattleboro and Debbie J. Savage of Vernon; one brother, Ralph Canning, of New York; a sister, Beverly St Pierre of Ontario, Canada and nine grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.

Additionally she leaves many nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by one brother, Donald Canning.

Funeral services were conducted Friday at 2:00 p.m. at Vernon Union Church with Pastor Steve Dunklee officiating. Burial followed in North Cemetery in Vernon.

Friends were invited to call at the Atamaniuk Funeral Home on Thursday from 6-9 p.m. 

Memorial contributions in Mrs. Serviss’s name may be made to Rescue Inc. P.O. Box 593, Brattleboro, VT,  05302.

To sign an online register book or send messages of e-condolence please visit www.atamaniuk.com.

Atamaniuk Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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A lifetime resident of Morrisburg, Leo Lortie passed away at the Ottawa General Hospital on Wednesday, November 19, 2014. He was 77.

Leo was born in Morrisburg, on March 19, 1937, to his parents Emerie and Yvonne Lortie (nee Ladouceur).

During the construction of the St. Lawrence Seaway, he worked for the Canadian dredge and dock.  In 1961, he started working at the Capital Concrete Block Plant and worked there until 1980, at which time he began work at Beavers Dental where he would remain until his retirement in 2002.  

In addition to his work, Leo served on the Morrisburg Fire Department for 20 years and retired in 1990, as a Captain.  Leo was also a member of the Morrisburg Legion for 18 years.

Active as long as he was able, Leo enjoyed time spent with family and friends and especially loved fishing any chance he got.

Leo is survived by his wife Catherine Lortie, his daughters Yvonne Lortie of Morrisburg and Elizabeth Lortie-Ross (Steven) of Morrisburg and by his brothers Claude (Helen) of St. Catharines and Robert (Margaret) of Morrisburg.  

Leo will be fondly remembered by grandchildren Brandan, Bradley (Allison), Jessica (Chris), Brittany (Chris), Kyle (Haley), Jason (Laura) and great-grandchildren Ethan, William and Tenley.  He was the dear father-in-law of Julie Lortie.   

He was predeceased by his son John, his sister Theresa Sheldrick and his brothers Roger and Gerald.  He is also survived by nieces and nephews.  

Friends called at the Marsden & McLaughlin Funeral Home, Williamsburg, on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. 

Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church, Morrisburg, on Monday, November 24th at 11 a.m., with Father Chisholm officiating.  Cremation followed. 

Pallbearers were Blake Barry, Scott Robinson, Jason Denio, Gary Jarvis, Rick Vaughan and Mike Van Allen.Honorary pallbearers were Brandan Lortie, Bradley Lortie and Ethan Hamilton.

Donations to the Morrisburg Fire Deptartment or the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be gratefully acknowledged by the family.  Online condolences may be made at marsdenmclaughlin.com

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Wednesday, September 7, 2016, Florence English (nee Bouck) of RR2 Iroquois passed away at Dundas Manor. She was 89. Dearly beloved wife of the late John English.   She was loving mother of George (Linda) […]