Mrs. Victoria Ida LaClair Titus

December 5, 1914 - July 19, 2015

Victoria Ida LaClair Titus, "Vic", 100, passed away peacefully on July 19, 2015 at her daughter's residence in Ellenburg Center. She was care for by Hospice of the North Country and HCR Home Care. She was born in Churubusco on December 5, 1914, the daughter of William and Bernadette (Valley) LaClair. She married Maurice Titus on October 26, 1938. She then had four children and worked with her husband on their farm in Bellmont for 20 years. She went on to work for Ballard's Mill and Dress Factory in Malone. After, Victoria worked for Alice Hyde Hospital in dietary for 10 years. Her last place of employment was at the Burke Adult Center for 20 years until she retired at 90 years old. During her years in Burke, she was a member of the V.F.W. Auxiliary, served on the Board of the Burke Adult Center, and was an active member of St. George's Church. People who knew Victoria always said she had a smile on her face. She was an outstanding seamstress, and made many quilts in which she would donate to fundraisers, or give to family members. She was very caring, and loved to do for others. In her last years of life, she was fortunate to have 3 generations of her family care for her. She enjoyed going for car rides, and doing word-finds. While relaxing in her recliner, she was joined by her loyal canine companion, Odee. She was predeceased by her husband, Maurice Titus; son, Lawrence Titus; brothers, Israel LaClair, John LaClair, Leo LaClair, Oliver LaClair; sister, Lillian Smith; and one granddaughter, Lisa Jones. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, William and Evelyn Titus of Brainardsville; two daughters and a son-in-law, Bernadette Rounds of Ellenburg Center; Joyce and Guy Sparrow of Illinois; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. There are no calling hours. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Friday, July 24 in St. Patrick's Church, Chateaugay. Burial will take place at St. Patrick's Cemetery. Donations in her memory may be made to Hospice of the North Country.