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Gary Facteau Obituary
Gary was a veteran of Vietnam, serving in the U.S. Army. He then worked at Imperial Wall Coverings for 29 years until the plant closed. Gary then began GLF Custom Homes and was well known for his construction skills. He enjoyed riding motorcycles and spending time with his family.
Gary was predeceased by a brother, Ronnie Facteau; and his grandparents, Lillian and Ider Couture and Lena and Ovid Facteau.
He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Sheila (Clookey) Facteau of Plattsburgh; a son, Bryan Facteau and his wife Danielle-Riel Facteau and their son Preston of Plattsburgh; a daughter, Kim Baker and her husband Jason and their children Tyler, Kelsey and Coby of Plattsburgh; his parents, Andrew and Barbara Facteau of Saranac, N.Y.; five brothers, Larry Facteau and his wife Judy of Morrisonville, Billy Facteau and his companion Sonia De Oliviera of Morrisonville, Tim Facteau and his wife Diane of Dannemora, John Facteau and his wife Linda of Plattsburgh, Tony Facteau and his wife Sue of Saranac; three sisters, Sandy Davidson and her husband Bob of Saranac, Mary Napper and her husband Randy of Saranac, Shirley Boland of Plattsburgh; several nieces, nephews; aunts, uncles; cousins; and brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law also survive him.
Calling hours will be Saturday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Brown Funeral Home, 29 Broad St., Plattsburgh, N.Y.
A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Monday at 11 a.m. at St. Mary's of the Lake Church on Cumberland Head.
Interment with military honors will follow at St. Mary's of the Lake Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of the North Country or Chazy Youth Hockey in care of Brown Funeral Home, 29 Broad St., Plattsburgh, NY 12901.
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Beth, Ian, Bryan and Amber Huckeba
March 31, 2008
Kim, Jason & family,
I am so sorry to hear about your dad, Kim. One of my friends told me he had passed away. Our thoughts are with you. I know you were close to him when we were younger. Words cannot express what I feel for you and your loss right now. You and your family are in our prayers.
Pattie and Charissa Chauvin-Osier
March 26, 2008
Kim and Sheila, and family
Charissa and I were saddened to hear of your loss. Words cannot express our deepest sympathy to you and your family. We send our Love and Support to you. Know that God has a new angel and he is watching over your family.
Love,
Pattie and Charissa Chauvin-Osier
Lee Derocher and Steve Watts
March 24, 2008
Kim, Jason Jason and Family
I am sorry to hear about the pasing of your father, may god bless you and your family during this difficult time of sadness...
Julie Moschelle
March 24, 2008
Kim and Family - I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Please accept my deepest sympathies, and know that your father/husband/friend is with God. My prayers are with you.
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Linda and Frank Parker
March 23, 2008
To the entire Facteau family we were sorry to hear of Gary's passing. Treasure your memories and know he is no longer suffering. Strength to you all.
Teri Bryan and Kids LaMora
March 23, 2008
Our deepest sympathy goes out to the Facteau family members. Gary will be greatly missed. Gary put his heart and soul into his work and as such we feel like he will always be a part of our family as we live in one of the many homes he built. God Bless all of you. Love, The LaMora Family
Barbara & Donald LaBombard
March 23, 2008
Sheila, Kim, Jason & Family - Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
May God Bless you during this sorrowful time.
Love & Prayers,
Richard LaBombard
March 23, 2008
our Sympathy to the Facteau family for the loss of your father and husband. He will be missed very much and our prayer are with you all. God Bless.
Craig and Joyce Baker
March 23, 2008
Kim, Jason, Sheila,and the Facteau Family.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this very difficult time, always remember the good times that you shared and the memories too, just remember he is in a better place, and is no longer suffering, I know what you have been through it's hard to loose a loved one, I lost my mom to cancer... Gary will be deeply missed by all who knew him,may god bless you and your family... always remember hes not gone, he's just away...
Carol & Jim Lombard
March 22, 2008
Such a wonderful family. Our prayers are lifted up that God will continue to help you through all of this sorrow.
Bob Bourgeois
March 22, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Gary will be missed by many in the North Country. May Gary rest in peace.
Fondly, Bob & Melody Bourgeois
James and Heidi Barcomb
March 22, 2008
From our family to yours - Our deepest sympathy for your loss!
Our thoughts are with your entire family!
Ron & Yola Hemingway
March 22, 2008
Tim & Diane, Mr & Mrs Facteau, and Gary's entire family.. Our thoughts and prayers are with you's always. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Ronnie Rinn
March 22, 2008
My deepest sympathy to all the Facteau family. Gary was far to young to be taken away from his family and friends. Time may heal the hurt but his memories will always be with us.
Rick, Donna, Harlie & Hunter Quero
March 22, 2008
Sheila & Family ~
We are so sorry and sad to hear of Gary's passing. He was one of the nicest and most honorable of men we have ever had the priviledge of knowing and working with. Peace be with you all during this time of saddness. God loves you and so do we.
Sandy & Ken Duffy
March 22, 2008
We send our sincere sympathy to the family. Although we didn't know Gary personally, we heard what a great husband, father, grandfather, son, brother in law and friend he was. He will be missed by all. We are friends of Gloria and Adrian!!
Harley Roberts
March 22, 2008
Sheila i am so sorry to hear about Gary. The good times at imperial will never be forgotten we all had some. Your family will be in our prayers, god bless.
Gary Amell and Alan Roberts
March 22, 2008
To the entire family, Please accept my deepest condolences. My prayers and thoughts are with you.
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