Ms. Evelyn LaPoint

December 15, 1923 - May 24, 2012

Evelyn B. LaPoint, 88, of Chateaugay died Thursday, May 24, 2012 at Meadowbrook Healthcare, Plattsburgh, NY with her loving sister and good friend by her side. Born in Merrill, NY on Dec. 15, 1923, she was the son of William and Jenny (Davis) LaPoint. They predeceased her. After the death of her father and mother, she lived with her sister, Lillian Collins, and she was like a second mother who helped with Lillian's three sons, Herb, Patrick and Floyd Collins. She was loved dearly by her family and friends. Evelyn will be deeply missed by all of her friends at Burchacon Apartments in Chateaugay where she lived several years prior to going to Meadowbrook. Evelyn is survived by two sisters and a brother-in-law, Pearl Ashline of Meadowbrook Healthcare, Dorothy and Carmen Merrill of Plattsburgh, NY; a sister-in-law, Flora St. Louis of Plattsburgh, NY; many nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by 4 brothers, Howard, Edward, her twin Bernard and Harry LaPoint; 2 sisters, Geraldine LaMere, and Lillian Collins. Calling hours will be held at the Chateaugay Funeral Home on Tuesday, May 29 from 3-7 p.m. A prayer service will be held at 12 pm on Wednesday, May 30 in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Ted Crosby of St. Bernard's Church officiating. Burial will take place at St. Bernard's Cemetery, Lyon Mountain. Donations in his memory may be made to Meadowbrook Healthcare or Masses. The family would like to thank Joyce Conners for the love and support she provided. Thank you also to Dr. Lackey, the nurse, aides, and administrative staff of Meadowbrook Healthcare.