RIP: Raymond C. Whitty 1930 - 2016

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We know of many folks deeply saddened by the loss of Raymond Whitty, who passed away on Friday July 15, 2016, at his home, after an extended illness.

His family was by his side. 

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 19, at the Edward L. Kelly Funeral Home, 1019 US Route 9 in Schroon Lake. Interment will follow at the Severance Cemetery.

Family and Friends may call from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Edward L. Kelly Funeral Home on Monday, July 18.

From Raymond's official obit, in the Post-Star:

"Raymond was born in the Town of Schroon Nov. 29, 1930, the son of the late Julius and Bessie Palmer Whitty. Raymond was also predeceased by his brothers, Julius Whitty Jr. and David Whitty.

He was a graduate of Schroon Lake Central School, and served in the United States Army in Korea in the AUS INF from 1951 until his honorable discharge in 1953. He received the Bronze Service Star.

He was employed for many years as a truck driver for Drake Lumber Corporation, and most recently as a truck driver for the Town of Schroon Highway Department. He retired in 1996.

Raymond assisted many people around the area, mowing their hay fields and taking care of their lawns, and general cleanup of their properties. He made maple syrup at the family sugar bush for many years. He enjoyed wrestling and county and state fairs.

Raymond is survived by his wife of 64 years, Joan Joiner Whitty of Schroon Lake; his daughters, Arlene (Punki) Whitty of Schroon Lake, and Linda O’Dell of Ticonderoga; his brothers, Donald Whitty of Schroon Lake, and Robert (Sandra) Whitty of Hillsboro Tennessee; and many nieces and nephews.

The family would like to thank all those who assisted them during Raymond’s illness. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials take the form of donations to the Severance Cemetery or the Schroon Lake Emergency Squad".

You may offer online condolences by clicking right here.

 

Catching Up With Schroon Laker Travis Stone

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Photo Courtesy Equi Photo. All Rights Reserved

Photo Courtesy Equi Photo. All Rights Reserved

Regular readers of Schroon Laker know we like to follow the successes of Schroon Lakers as they make their way in the world. And the career of Schroon Laker Travis Stone has been nothing short of story book worthy.

The kid from Schroon Lake, with nothing more than a home made race calling tape that got him his first gig, is now the official race caller of the Kentucky Derby, even calling the race which featured a triple crown winner.

Travis career began in Shreveport, Louisiana, at LaDowns, when he was just 22. The Shreveport Times caught up with Travis on Saturday. In this story by Roy Lang III,  Travis reflects on his amazing journey.

You can read  the whole story, here.

 

RIP: Warren Page

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Warren R. Page, 85, beloved husband of the late Carolyn Bennett Page, died peacefully on Thursday, July 14, 2016, at the VanRensselaer Manor in North Greenbush, reports the Post Star.

Funeral services will be held 10 a.m.Tuesday. July 19, at the McNulty Funeral Home, 147 Hudson Avenue, Green Island Interment will be beside his wife in Albany Rural Cemetery in Menands. Calling hours will be from 3 to 6 p.m., Monday, July 18, at the funeral home.

From Warren's official obit:

"Born in Watervliet, son of the late Arthur and Isabella Page, he resided in Watervliet and then Waterford before moving to Schroon Lake in the 1980s.

Warren had been employed by the Bendix Corporation in Green Island and Albany Alloys in Colonie, retiring in 1980.

Survivors include his children, Loring (June Ellingwood) Page of White Hall, Arkansas, Ellen Page of Lancaster, and Douglas (Kim) Page of Guilderland; his grandchildren, Marissa and Alexandria Page; his brothers, Allen (Marcia) Page of Colorado and Richard (the late Annick) Page of Kingston; and his beloved friend, Anna Mayville of Mineville.

Contributions, in memory of Warren, may be made to St. John’s Episcopal Church, 146 First Street, Troy, NY 12180 or Community Hospice of Rensselaer County, 295 Valley View Blvd., Rensselaer, NY 12144.

For more information or to sign the guest book, click here.