Mattie spent the last 5 days in Rochester. She got to go to the St. Patty's day parade with my side of the family. Then Nonni came and got her and she spent the next three days getting spoiled by Scott's side. Hey, one little girl can never get too much love! Sheila always throws on a great St. Patty's day meal, and lucky me, she sent Mattie home with hearty helping of leftovers. Yum Yum... I love corned beef. Mattie does too.

While in Rochester, Nonni brought Mattie to one of our favorite places to get her photo done, Clix. Before going there, Mattie was in a mood and didn't want to have her pictures taken. All it took was a phone call to me, a little bribery, and her knowing that she could see herself on the computer, and she was sold. So from 3 and a half hours away, I awaited a phone call from Sheila to tell me how the photoshoot went. When she did call, I expected that Mattie would have been uncooperative, but I was wrong. Sheila said she hammed it up as usual. And the pictures above are an example of just how cute she can be when she wants to be. Thanks for the pictures Nonni! And for the corned beef too!

Mr. Frysinger

It seems as though March has been a terrible month for losses. My family and I were sad to hear of the passing of Mr. Frysinger. Mr. Frysinger was my middle school art teacher. But I was lucky to see more than the art teacher side of him. He was also an extended part of our family. He is my nephew Zayne's paternal grandfather. It was great getting to know him outside of the school setting. He had a witty sense of humor and enjoyed his family. It's sad to know that my little Zaynerbug is in pain from his loss, and at only 11, its hard to grasp the idea that he won't be around here on earth anymore. But Zayne is a lucky boy to have gotten the chance to know such a great guy.
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Neal R. Frysinger, 62, Canton. Calling hours for Neal R. Frysinger, 62, of Canton will be held on Thursday, March 12, 2009 from 2-4 p.m. at O’Leary Funeral Home in Canton, followed by a service with Rev. Bill Hart officiating. Mr. Frysinger passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2009 at the Fletcher-Allen Health care Center in Burlington, Vermont. Surviving Mr. Frysinger are his wife of 40 years, Char of Canton; a son, Jon Frysinger of Rensselaer Falls; two daughters, Deena and her husband Christopher Doherty of Pawling, and Trisha Frysinger of Lake Carmel; two grandsons, Zayne Frysinger of Rensselaer Falls, and Brady Doherty of Pawling; a brother, Donald Frysinger and wife Marylee of Liverpool; and aunt Rena Collins of Orange City, FL; a nephew, Mark Frysinger and wife Patience of North Syracuse; and nieces, nephews and cousins. Mr. Frysinger was born April 6, 1946 in Massena, son of the late Paul and Onnolee (Browning) Frysinger. He graduated from Massena Central School and received his Bachelors Degree of Fine Arts from Alfred University in 1968. He completed teaching certification through Potsdam State University and St. Lawrence University. On June 29, 1968 he married Char Mae Akers at St. Mary’s Church in Geneseo, NY with the Rev. Walter Carron officiating. He began his teaching career at Heuvelton Central School in the arts department in the 1968-69 school year. Upon the opening of the McKinney Middle School in canton, he began teaching in the Arts/ceramics Department for the next 32 years, retiring in 2001.Neal was a brother of the Lambda Chi Alpha national fraternity, a past Canton Weeblos Scouting Assistant, a member of the former Canton Club, and an Associate Member of the Canton VFW Post 1231. He was an avid NASCAR and stock car racing fan, having served on the pit crew for north Country DIRT race teams during the 1980’s and 90’s. He also enjoyed woodworking and boating on the St. Lawrence River. Contributions in lieu of flowers may be made the Canton VFW Post 1231, Gouverneur Street, Canton, New York 13617.Condolences may be shared with the family online at O’Leary Funeral Service . Arrangements are under the direction of O’Leary Funeral Service of Canton.

Peter Bullis

A call that you never want to get... your best friend leaving a message stating that her father has passed. To hear the hurt in her voice, it breaks me apart. What can you do to ease the pain of your friend. I am at a loss. Peter was such a great man and the the rock in their family. He is going to be missed.
So today I am taking the day off to try to help in any which was I can. What can I do? I can't bring Nellie's dad back or make her hurt go away. I feel so helpless. I hope that there is something that I can do that will help them in some way. I love you Nell and I am so sorry for your loss.

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Ira M. Bullis Obituarydate: February 28, 2009
Funeral services for Ira M. “Pete” Bullis, 72, of Canton, will be held on Wednesday, March 4, 2009 at 11:00am at O’Leary Funeral Home in Canton with Rev. Bruce LaRose, officiating. Mr. Bullis passed away on Saturday, February 28, 2009 at Canton-Potsdam Hospital. Friends may call at the funeral home from 2-4 and 7-9pm on Tuesday, March 3, 2009. Contributions in lieu of flowers may be made to the Canton Volunteer Rescue Squad, Riverside Drive, Canton, New York 13617.Surviving Mr. Bullis are his wife of 32 years, Janet, four daughters, Katherine Mastro of Waterman Hill, Peggy and Ricky Shea of South Colton, Anna and Eric Wright of Waterman Hill, Nellie and Jeremy Lucas of Waterman Hill, a sister Gretchen and Rollin Locke of Russell and three grandchildren. Two children in infancy, Darlene and Allen Bullis, a brother in infancy, a sister Beverly Jennings and a granddaughter Heather Bullis predecease him. Born March 21, 1936 in Canton, son of the late Mahlon and Lucia (Blackmer) Bullis, he attended the Brick chapel School and Canton Central. A marriage to Beverly Fifield ended in divorce. On August 29, 1976 he married Janet Smith in Pierrepont with J.P. Bill Brewer officiating. Mr. Bullis worked construction throughout the North Country, later becoming a member of the Operating Engineers Local 545 union, and later becoming employed at Canton College working on the grounds crew, retiring in 1999 after 18 years.He was an avid hunter, loved the outdoors and cutting wood and helping out local farmers.
Condolences may be shared with the family online at O’Leary Funeral Service.