Obituary of Edward J Lemieux

Edward (Ned) J. Lemieux age 84 of Duane, passed away Thursday June 16, 2022 at his home. A funeral service will be held Wednesday June 22, 2022 at 10:00 AM at Frary Funeral Home with Deacon Brent Charland officiating. A burial at Ladd Cemetery in Duane to follow. Calling hours will be held Tuesday, June 21, 2022 from 4:00PM- 8:00PM at Frary Funeral Home. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Frary Funeral Home. Ned was born May 17, 1938 in Malone, NY to the late Lionel Lemieux and Margaret McLaughlin. Ned graduated high school from St. Regis Falls. After high school, he joined the United States Army. Ned was a mason by trade. He also owned Signs and Design. Ned worked as a sign painter for New York State. In 1960, Ned married Rita Brush in Saranac Lake, NY. In the early 70’s he served as the Town Assessor in Duane. In 1990, Ned served on the Town Council. Later in 2003, he was appointed to Town Supervisor until the time of his passing. He greatly appreciated the support from the Town of Duane throughout the years. Ned was proud to have a Motocross track introduced to Duane, the USSA Snowmobile Races in 1973 and Motocross at the Franklin County Fairgrounds, snowmobile shows at the Armory, and for 20 plus years he spearheaded the efforts to save Debar Lodge. Ned was a founding member of Duane Fire Department; they donated the land where it stands today. Ned led the preservation and renovation of the Little White Church in Duane. Mr. Lemieux is survived by his sons, Edward (Ned) Lemieux Jr. and his wife Pamela of Duane, NY and Paul Lemieux of Duane, NY; his daughter, Renee Raylinsky and her husband Vincent of Duane; his grandchildren, Dan, Erin and her husband Aaron, Melissa, and Shannon; his great grandchildren, Lucy, Fallon, Kai, Quinn, Cooper, and Lincoln; and many cousins. He was predeceased by his wife Rita, in 2007 and a brother, David Lemieux. Donations can be made in his name to the Duane Fire Department. Condolences may be made online at fraryfuneralhomes.com