Bernice Humphrey

CAPE VINCENT — Bernice M. Humphrey, 90, of 29079 Route 12, Watertown, formerly of Aubrey Courts, Cape Vincent, died Thursday, March 4 at the home of her son. She was born August 19, 1919 in the Town of Worth, NY the daughter of Mark and Carlotta Kenfield Macklen. She graduated from Adams High School and nursing school at the House of the Good Samaritan. She worked as a nursing supervisor at the House of the Good Samaritan for many years, retiring in 1983.

She married Harold Humphrey October 27, 1943 in the Town of Worth with the Reverend Coyne Gifford officiating. Mr. Humphrey died March 3, 1994.

She was a member of St. John's Episcopal Church in Cape Vincent and was a member and past chairman of the Alter Guild there. She was a member, past matron, and district deputy of the Order of the Eastern Star, Brownville chapter.

Surviving is a son and his wife, John and Karen Humphrey, Watertown; a sister and her husband, Ginny and Falconer Jones, Naples, FL; seven Grandchildren, Tiffany, Jennifer, Casey, Caitlin, Daniel, Shanna, and Kristen; three Great Grandchildren, Morgan, Paige, and Claire and several nieces and nephews.

Two brothers, Bernard and Baxter Macklen died before her.

A funeral service will be held Saturday march 13, at 11:00 a.m. at St. John's Episcopal Church, Cape Vincent, with the Reverend Mother Nancy Betz officiating. Calling hours will be 2-4 and 6-8 Friday March 12 at the Cleveland Funeral home, Cape Vincent. A reception will follow the funeral service at St. John's Episcopal Church, with all welcome.

Donations may be made in her name to Hospice of Jefferson County, 425 Washington St., Watertown, NY.

Arrangements are with the Cleveland Funeral Home, Cape Vincent, New York.