RIP Kevin O’Neil: 1953 – 2015

Kevin in the Summer of 2014 at his recycling business on Marina Road. Photo Schroon Laker Collection

We are very saddened to learn of the passing of Kevin O’Neil, who lost a courageous battle to cancer earlier this month. He was 62.

Kevin was known to many Schroon Lakers as the guy with smiling face who ran a recycling bottle and can business near the Marina.

Kevin opened the business in the summer of 2014, which we wrote about on Schroon Laker. You can read the story by clicking here.

 At Kevin’s request there will be no calling hours scheduled.

A celebration of his life will be held this Sunday (December 20) , from 1 pmto 3 pm Sunday, Dec. 20, at the Barking Spider, Main Street, North Creek.

 Kevin’s family sends special thanks to High Peaks Hospice for their exceptional contributions during a very difficult time.

 Folks may want to consider a contribution in Kevin’s name to Saranac Animal Clinic, 3900 State Route 3, Saranac, New York, 12981.

 You can read his official obit in the Post-Star, here.

It Won't Be Long Now...Or Will It?

Winter 2015. Looking our from the Town Boat Launch. Schroon Laker Collection.

Do your favorite snow dance. Pray to the Winter Sports God of your choice. Wear your PJ's inside out. As of tonight, it's officially winter, but really it feels like early fall. And just wait until Christmas Day. Once this craziness is over with, do you think we will get a mild winter, or will we get hammered? Tell us in comments.

RIP Agnes K. Harris: 1928 – 2015

Agnes Harris, a former Schroon Laker known and loved by many, passed away last Thursday in Alamo, California. She was 87.

The Post-Star reports she was at her daughter Judy and son-in-law Bob’s home, with her daughter at her side.

A Mass of Christian Burial will celebrated at 11 am, this Friday, (December 18), at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Schroon Lake, by the Reverend Kevin McEwan.

Burial will be next summer, at a date and time to be announced. There will be a party to celebrate her life. 

Friends may call from 6pmto 8 pm (Thursday, December, 17) at the Edward L. Kelly Funeral Home.  You can read more of the Agnes official obit by clicking here.

Have You Seen Jupiter?

It’s almost been a week since Jupiter was last seen on Alder Meadow Lane in Schroon and owner Shelby James  is desperate to get him back. Please contact Shelby via Facebook if you have seen him. 

From Shelby: I would reallly love my dog to be home he is very missed and a big part of my life. Come home Jupiter mommy misses and loves you so much".