Mr. Alton J. Savage

Alton J. Savage was called home to his Lord and Savior on October 11, 2024 at his home, surrounded by his loving wife and daughter. He was born at home in Moira, NY on August 31, 1936 to Blanche (Dumas) and Harold Savage. Alton was a 1954 graduate of St. Joseph’s Ursuline Academy. He was united in marriage to Sue Ann Hurteau at St. Augustine Church, North Bangor by Rev. Father Shue on April 25, 1959. He took great pride in being known as a hardworking man, a man of his word, and a man that believed strongly in his faith and his love for his family. Alton further regarded himself a steward of the land and all the creatures that relied on it. Alton was a dairy farmer from the age of eight, starting on his childhood family farm and then operating his own farms throughout his life. He bought what would become the family farm in Malone in 1962 and was very proud to be the first to hold the prefix of Savage - Acres Farm in Franklin County. Alton could often be found logging and farming with his Belgian Draft Horses - training and working with these majestic giants was a passion of his. While operating his farm, Alton also held down additional work to provide for his family, driving truck for North Country Eggs for many years. After a truck accident forced him to stop driving, he went back to school at the age of 41 to learn accounting. He then held desk jobs at Purina, Beacon Feeds, and Southworth Farm Supply, keeping books and selling parts. With modifications to his truck, he was able to return to commercial driving for Connors Oil - which was later sold to Arnold Oil - until his retirement at the age of 73. Alton loved to visit with all his customers, and delivering to farmers kept him up-to-date with the “going ons” of the world of farming that he loved so much. He continued to sell wood, hay, and straw from the farm even after his retirement. Alton was a communicant of St. André’s Parish as well as a proud member of the Cooperative Extension Service, Farm Bureau member, and past member of the Registered Holstein Association. Alton is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 65 years, Sue (Hurteau) Savage; sisters, Janice Poirier of Malone, NY and Dianne Allen of Bakersfield, CA; his children Steve (Cheryl) Savage, John Savage, Mary (Kevin) Legacy, Rodney (Maryam) Savage, and Chris (Pamela) Savage; his grandchildren Michael Savage, Katelyn Legacy-Roulston (Ben Roulston), Eric Legacy, Chrystal Savage, Samuel Savage, and Faith Savage; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Dick and Ann Hurteau, Larry and Joan Burnett as well as many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Alton is predeceased by his infant daughter, Judith Anne Savage; his parents, Blanche and Harold Savage; brother, Robert Savage; father and mother-in-law, David and Cecelia Hurteau; and brothers-in-law, James Hurteau, Bruno Poirier and Donald Allen. Alton will be remembered for his love of his family, farming, storytelling, attending horse pulls, and daily coffee visits with his friends. A calling hour will be held at Notre Dame Church on Thursday, October 17 from 12 to 1 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will immediately follow at 1 p.m. Burial will take place at St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Lake Titus Road. Donations in his memory can be made to the Malone Callfiremen.

Mr. Alton J. Savage

August 31, 1936 - October 11, 2024