REDWOOD — Eunice J. Felder, 76, of 47959 County Rt. 1, died Friday morning at her home, after a brief illness. She had been under the care of her loving family and Hospice of Jefferson County.

Born October 23, 1936 in Malone, NY daughter of Ernest and Mildred Lintner Gappell, she was educated in Redwood schools. She married Leon H. Heath on October 23, 1954. Mr. Heath died November 21, 1975. She married Paul A. Felder on October 26, 1979. Eunice worked for several different area businesses as well as raising eight children. She enjoyed ceramics, painting, quilting, family outings and the St. Lawrence River.

Surviving besides her husband Paul, are three sons, Leon and wife Shelley, Alexandria Bay, Dean and wife Debra and Paul and wife Renee, both of Redwood, three daughters, Mrs. Dean(Katrinka)Smith, Redwood, Sandra Heath and her companion Angie Messina, Cleveland, OH, and Mrs. Joel(Patricia) Hollis, Alexandria Bay, a step son, Scott Felder and his wife Kim, of Appleton, WI, a daughter in law, Ann Heath, Watertown, 19 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. A son, Harold E. Heath, predeceased her.

Funeral services and burial will be private. The family will receive friends at the family home on Monday afternoon, February 18th from 1pm till.

Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Jefferson County, 1398 Gotham St., Watertown, NY 13601

Arrangements are with Costello Funeral Service, Alexandria Bay.

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