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Savard, James W.
Tupper Lake, NY: Age 75, passed away on April 17, 2010. Jim was born on September 29, 1934, in Tupper Lake, NY. A proud Marine (1953-1956), he earned his Masters in Education from SUNY Brockport and taught eighth grade Social Studies for 26 years, until his retirement in 1989.
Survived by is wife, Suzanne (LaPlante), and four children: Shelly (Don) Roberts, Kerry (Vicki - predeceased) Savard, Tracy (Michelle) Savard, and Kim (Jason) Condon, and nine beloved grandchildren: Christopher, Katie, Mackenzie, Dylan (Roberts), Kristin, Jakob (Savard), Talia, Nolan, and Kieran (Condon).
Of all his pursuits, Jim loved life best of all. He understood the importance of living for the moment and reveled in the countless connections he made with friends and family.
Calling hours will be held Thursday, April 22nd at Fowler Funeral Home in Brockport between the hours of 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. The celebration of his life will be held on Friday, April 23rd at 11 a.m. at the Newman Catholic Center at SUNY Brockport.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial gift to: The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research, ATTN: Tribute Gifts, Church Street Station, P.O. Box 780, New York, NY 10008-0780, or Strong Memorial Hospital's Palliative Care Unit c/o University of Rochester, Gift and Donor Records, 300 East River Rd., PO Box 270032, Rochester, NY 14627. Please visit www.fowlerfuneralhomeinc.com
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Bill & Mary Wegenka
May 3, 2010
Suzanne and all the family, Mary and I remember the time at the Internatioanl Barbershop Singers Convention, and Jim loosing his wallet. Jim was in my very first novice quartet one night with the Chorus of the Erie Canal. He and Andy Nazzaro, made it happen that I have been a barbershopper for over 30 years. Mary and I will always cherish the memeories. Once a Marine always a Marine ! Bill and Mary Wegenka, Greensboro, NC
Stephen Keyser
April 20, 2010
I am just one of thousands of his students. I got the double dose, homeroom and social studies. We heard much about his dream escape, Tupper Lake and his steadfast conviction that Brittany Spaniels were the worlds greatest bird dog. My deepest sympathies to the whole family. Semper Fidelis
June Willoughby
April 20, 2010
Jim was a wonderful man and a great cook! It was so wonderful to come home from school and smell the aroma of the dishes he made while you were both visiting me in Watertown. You lived life as fully as you could while he battled his illness - that speaks volumes about you both. I will remember him with great fondness. My heartfelt condolences to your whole family.
Bette Wing
April 20, 2010
So sorry to hear this. I remember sitting in the coffee shop with Jim, on campus, when we were both undergrads. We were 'townies' so had something in common. Then, years later, we were "neighbors" and our sons were best buddies. My prayers and deepest sympathy for the family in this time of loss. May God watch over all of you.
April 20, 2010
Hi, Prayers will help in your time of grieving. We attended the First Presbyterian Church in Holley with Michelle and family. This is our current address and phone number. Kelly and Cathy Gallagher
Phone: 585-865-0575
96 Estall Rd. Rochester, NY 14616
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