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SARANAC LAKE - Francis G. Ratelle, 76, formerly of [[Lake | SARANAC LAKE - Francis G. Ratelle, 76, formerly of [[Lake Flower Apartments|3-5 Riverside Drive]] in Saranac Lake, died Friday, May 31, 1996 at the Mercy Healthcare Center in Tupper Lake where he had been a resident since February. | ||
Born Oct. 8, 1919 in Brooklyn, he was the son of Chester and Margaret (Dennison) Ratelle. | Born Oct. 8, 1919 in Brooklyn, he was the son of Chester and Margaret (Dennison) Ratelle. | ||
Mr. Ratelle was employed as a baker for 22 years, starting at the [[Carnation | Mr. Ratelle was employed as a baker for 22 years, starting at the [[Carnation Bakery|Carnation Bakery]] in Saranac Lake where he was employed for more than eight years. He later moved to Rochester and worked as a baker for the National Biscuit Co. for 13 years until his retirement. He returned to Saranac Lake in 1980. Mr. Ratelle was a veteran of the Army, serving during World War II. He was a member of the Disabled American Veterans Association, AARP, and was an honorary citizen of Boystown. | ||
Survivors include two sisters, Dorothy Martelle and Grace St. John, both of Saranac Lake; three brothers, Chester, Theodore and Louis, all of Saranac Lake; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by two brothers, Joseph and Clarence "Happy" Ratelle. | Survivors include two sisters, Dorothy Martelle and Grace St. John, both of Saranac Lake; three brothers, Chester, Theodore and Louis, all of Saranac Lake; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by two brothers, Joseph and Clarence "Happy" Ratelle. | ||
Calling hours will he held from 1 to 3 p.m. Tuesday at the [[ | Calling hours will he held from 1 to 3 p.m. Tuesday at the [[Fortune-Keough Funeral Home]] in Saranac Lake. | ||
A funeral service will be held at the funeral home immediately following calling hours- Interment will follow in [[ | A funeral service will be held at the funeral home immediately following calling hours- Interment will follow in [[St. Bernard's Cemetery]]. | ||
Memorial donations may be made to the [[Saranac | Memorial donations may be made to the [[Saranac Lake Volunteer Fire Department Rescue Squad|Saranac Lake Volunteer Fire Department Rescue Squad]] in care of the funeral home. | ||
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Latest revision as of 12:04, 2 April 2026
Born: October 8, 1919
Died: May 31, 1996
Francis G. Ratelle was a World War II veteran.
Adirondack Daily Enterprise, June 3, 1996
Francis G. Ratelle
SARANAC LAKE - Francis G. Ratelle, 76, formerly of 3-5 Riverside Drive in Saranac Lake, died Friday, May 31, 1996 at the Mercy Healthcare Center in Tupper Lake where he had been a resident since February.
Born Oct. 8, 1919 in Brooklyn, he was the son of Chester and Margaret (Dennison) Ratelle.
Mr. Ratelle was employed as a baker for 22 years, starting at the Carnation Bakery in Saranac Lake where he was employed for more than eight years. He later moved to Rochester and worked as a baker for the National Biscuit Co. for 13 years until his retirement. He returned to Saranac Lake in 1980. Mr. Ratelle was a veteran of the Army, serving during World War II. He was a member of the Disabled American Veterans Association, AARP, and was an honorary citizen of Boystown.
Survivors include two sisters, Dorothy Martelle and Grace St. John, both of Saranac Lake; three brothers, Chester, Theodore and Louis, all of Saranac Lake; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by two brothers, Joseph and Clarence "Happy" Ratelle.
Calling hours will he held from 1 to 3 p.m. Tuesday at the Fortune-Keough Funeral Home in Saranac Lake.
A funeral service will be held at the funeral home immediately following calling hours- Interment will follow in St. Bernard's Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to the Saranac Lake Volunteer Fire Department Rescue Squad in care of the funeral home.
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