Lisa Cole

Lisa Cole obituary, Gouverneur, NY

Lisa Cole

Lisa Cole Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Frary Funeral Home & Cremation Services - Gouverneur on Feb. 5, 2026.
GOUVERNEUR- Lisa Cole, age 70, passed away on February 3, 2026 at Massena Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. Calling hours will be held on Tuesday February 10, 2026 from 10 AM until the time of service at 11 AM at Frary Funeral Home, 33 Park Street, Gouverneur.

Lisa was born on January 17, 1956 in Gouverneur to the late Gordon and Jean (LaRock) Storie. She attended school in Gouverneur. Lisa was a nurse's aid many years ago at EJ Noble Hospital, a homemaker and an artist. She married Jack Griffith and Lyndon "Benji" Benjamin, both marriages ended in divorce. On July 4th, 2005 she married James A. Cole Sr.

She is survived by her daughters, Tracy (James) Lariviere of Vermont, Bobbi Jo (Bob) Pike of Gouverneur, Sabrina (Dennis) Chartrand of Harrisville, a sister Karen (Peter) Knauerhase of Cortland, a brother Kevin (Jane) Storie of Gouverneur, her grandchildren Mason, Gordon, Madison and Sylvie, several nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her parents, her husband James, and a son in law, Clayton Myers.

Lisa enjoyed painting, sewing, baking and gardening.

Memorial donations in Lisa's memory may be made to Toys for Tots or to St. Jude

Children's hospital.

Online condolences may be shared with Lisa's family at www.fraryfuneralhome.com.

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