Obituary of Lois P. Ring

Lois P. Ring (“Aunt Pete”), 96 of Willsboro, NY formerly of Kirkville, NY passed away on November 9th. She was born in Oswego on March 14, 1926 to Nathaniel and Harriet (Chase) Parks. Lois was predeceased by her husband of 63 years, Norbert; and sister, Jane. She is survived by her daughter, Peggy and son, John (Nancy) Ring, grandchildren Sheridan Garner Jr and fiancée Amanda Leroux, Rebecca (John) Minckler. She is also survived by step grandchildren Susan (David) Broskie, James (Dawn) Lapsely, Melissa (Troy) Jones, and step granddaughter Kaylin Burke. Also, seven nieces and nephews, beloved friends Jim and Sue D’Agostino, Jim and Sue Miller, and Mary Derringer. Lois was a studious homemaker, local part time waitress, and gifted seamstress at her sister’s shop. She immensely involved in her children lives and further extended herself in many volunteering and successful fundraising roles. She was a Girl Scout leader and played a pivotal role in developing Twin Pines Day Camp. She further occupied her time as a member and past secretary at Arrowhead Golf Course. She was a communicant at St. Mary’s Church in Minoa and a member of the Altar Rosary Society, and the bereavement committee. We would like to thank the staff of Champlain Valley Senior Community for their care during her years there. We would also like to thank Neil Hamilton of Hamilton Funeral Home, Peru, N.Y. exceptional handling of the arrangements here. Funeral services will be at St. Mary’s Church in Minoa, NY on December 10th. Visitation will be at 10:00, funeral mass at 11:00 with burial to follow. There will be a bereavement luncheon following burial. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Willsboro-Essex EMS or Heaven’s Pantry. Local arrangements are in the care of the Hamilton Funeral Home, 294 Mannix Road, Peru, 643-9055. To make a floral purchase, offer an online condolence, share a symbolic gesture, or share a photo in memory of Lois Ring please visit www.hamiltonfuneralhome.com