Duane D. Ossont

LYONS FALLS — Duane F. Ossont, 64, a native and life resident of Franklin St., passed away suddenly in Lyons Falls, on Tuesday, June 23, 2009. Affectionately known as "Raw Dog," he was the husband of Nonie Ossont.

He was born on September, 4, 1944, a son of Floyd R. and Arlene Mashaw Ossont, he graduated from Lyons Falls High School with the Class of 1962, and on January 7, 1963, he entered the U.S. Air Force. Mr. Ossont was rightfully proud of his competent and loyal military service to his country in Vietnam during the Vietnam War. He completed six trips from the U.S. to Vietnam aboard large air force planes as head Loadmaster of army supplies. In June, 1965, he received the rank of Sergeant, serving in active duty until January 6, 1967, when he and entered the US Air Force Reserves, serving until his honorable discharge from the reserves in January, 1969.

For many years thereafter, Mr. Ossont was employed in commercial building construction, some of that time specifically for Law Bros. Construction Co., Lyons Falls, and Crane Silo Co., Barneveld. His last employment was for Sangra Construction Co. of Syracuse; working on the construction of the Marquee Cinema Center, located in the Orchard Shopping Center, New Hartford. He retired in 2005.

On October 30, 1971, Duane was united in marriage with Leona M. affectionately known as "Nonie" Shue, at St. John's Church, Lyons Falls.

Mr. Ossont was a member of Harland J. Hennessey Post #5538 VFW, Boonville, where he was Post Commander from 1992-1993, a member of Boonville Elks Lodge, # 2158, and Lowville, VFW. He loved the NY Yankees, NASCAR, NY Giants Football Team, and hunting and fishing, especially on the Moose River.

In addition to his wife, Nonie, he is survived by one son, Todd F. and his fiancée, Elizabeth Martin, Lyons Falls, two daughters; Heather A. (Mark) Miller, Constableville, Lisa M. (Thomas) Monks, Lyons Falls, three grandsons, three granddaughters, four brothers; William (Patricia) Ossont, Medina, NY, Jeffrey M. (Christine) Ossont, Ocee, Fla., Peter G. (Susie) Ossont, Lyons Falls, Reginald W., Constableville, three sisters; Pricilla (James) Linck, Constableville, Maxine (Charles) McConnell, Boonville, Denise (James) Reed, Canastota, several nieces, nephews, and his father in law; Karl Shue, Port Leyden. He was predeceased by a brother, Kenneth, in August, 1973. He was also survived by his loveable dog, and special buddy, "Dudley."

His Funeral will be Friday, at 11:00 A.M. at the Trainor Funeral Home, Inc. 143 Schuyler St. Boonville, where Rev. Stephen Gratto, pastor of St. Martin's & St. John's Churches will officiate. Interment with military honors by Harland J. Hennessey Post VFW Boonville, Charles J. Love Post American Legion, and Tun Tavern Marine Corps League all of Boonville will follow in Wild Wood Cemetery, Lyons Falls. Calling hours at the Trainor Funeral Home, Inc. are today from 4-9 P.M., and Friday 9:30-11:00 A.M. Members of the Harland J. Hennessey Post VFW Boonville, Charles J. Love Post American Legion, and Tun Tavern Marine Corps League will meet at 7:00 P.M. Members of the Boonville Elks Lodge # 2158 will meet Thursday at 8:00 P.M. for a ritualistic service. Memorial contributions may be made to Lyons Falls Fire Company and ambulance fund.