Melvin G. Montpelier obit from NY 2000
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Melvin G. Montpelier obit from NY 2000
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Posted: 20 Mar 2004 10:18PM GMT |
Classification: Obituary
Surnames: Montpelier, Gooley, Badger, Montgomery, O'Donoghue
Champlain — Melvin G. Montpelier, 78, of Champlain, a retired U.S. Customs Inspector and World War II veteran, died July 25, 2000, at the CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh.
Mr. Montpelier was born June 23, 1922, in Ogdensburg, the son of Theodore J. Montpelier and Bertha (Gooley) Montpelier.
He grew up in Ogdensburg, where he graduated from St. Mary’s Academy in 1940. After high school, he served in the Civilian Conservation Corps. He joined the U.S. Navy in 1942 and served on the armed merchant vessel, George E. Meade, in 1943, seeing action in the Mediterranean.
Following service in World War II and employment with the U.S. Post Office in his native Ogdensburg, he began a 33-year career with the U.S. Customs Service as a Customs Inspector at the Port of Rouses Point/Champlain, retiring in 1978.
Mr. Montpelier and his wife, Laurelle, owned and operated Montpelier’s Cabins for many years in Rouses Point. He was a licensed pilot, enjoyed hunting and fishing in his younger years and became an avid gardener in retirement. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, a charter member of the Rouses Point Sportsman's Club and past member of the Elks and Knights of Columbus.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Laurelle (Badger) Montpelier of Champlain; four sons, Melvin G. Montpelier Jr. of South Portland, Maine, Gary Montpelier of West Chazy, Jay Montpelier of Plattsburgh and Dale Montpelier of Knoxville, Tenn.; a daughter, Cynthia Montgomery of Murphy, N.C.; two sisters, Theresa Montpelier of Ogdensburg and Shirley O’Donoghue of Hoffman Estates, Ill.; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
At his request, there will be no visiting hours. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Friday, July 28, 2000, in St. Patrick’s Church in Rouses Point. Full military honors will be provided following the Mass. Entombment will be at the Whispering Maples Memorial Gardens in Ellenburg.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or The Bob Venne Park, 41 Missile Base Road, Champlain, NY 12919.
The E.F. Drown Funeral Service in Mooers is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Montpelier was born June 23, 1922, in Ogdensburg, the son of Theodore J. Montpelier and Bertha (Gooley) Montpelier.
He grew up in Ogdensburg, where he graduated from St. Mary’s Academy in 1940. After high school, he served in the Civilian Conservation Corps. He joined the U.S. Navy in 1942 and served on the armed merchant vessel, George E. Meade, in 1943, seeing action in the Mediterranean.
Following service in World War II and employment with the U.S. Post Office in his native Ogdensburg, he began a 33-year career with the U.S. Customs Service as a Customs Inspector at the Port of Rouses Point/Champlain, retiring in 1978.
Mr. Montpelier and his wife, Laurelle, owned and operated Montpelier’s Cabins for many years in Rouses Point. He was a licensed pilot, enjoyed hunting and fishing in his younger years and became an avid gardener in retirement. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, a charter member of the Rouses Point Sportsman's Club and past member of the Elks and Knights of Columbus.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Laurelle (Badger) Montpelier of Champlain; four sons, Melvin G. Montpelier Jr. of South Portland, Maine, Gary Montpelier of West Chazy, Jay Montpelier of Plattsburgh and Dale Montpelier of Knoxville, Tenn.; a daughter, Cynthia Montgomery of Murphy, N.C.; two sisters, Theresa Montpelier of Ogdensburg and Shirley O’Donoghue of Hoffman Estates, Ill.; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
At his request, there will be no visiting hours. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Friday, July 28, 2000, in St. Patrick’s Church in Rouses Point. Full military honors will be provided following the Mass. Entombment will be at the Whispering Maples Memorial Gardens in Ellenburg.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or The Bob Venne Park, 41 Missile Base Road, Champlain, NY 12919.
The E.F. Drown Funeral Service in Mooers is in charge of arrangements.