Obituary of Esther M. Bonaparte

Mrs. Esther Margaret Bonaparte, aged 90 years, passed quietly at the St. Joseph Nursing Home in Ogdensburg, New York early Sunday, October 9, 2005. Born October 24, 1914, daughter of Agnes Cree and Frank Cook of Akwesasne. Esther was a member of the St. Lucy's Catholic Church and a member of the Kateri Tekawitha Circle. She was a founding member of the North American Indian Club of Syracuse. She was an avid New York Yankee Fan. She was a homemaker and the beloved wife of the late Hubert Bonaparte. Dear Mother of Joyce (the late Richard) Kelso of Ogdensburg, New York, Honora Anne Bonaparte, Gary (Jessica) Bonaparte of Syracuse, New York, Sheree Peachy (Richard Skidders) Bonaparte, Tami Bonaparte of Akwesasne and daughter in-law Helen Falcone. Loving grandmother of Keli, Rick, Arron, Jason, Erich, Cheavee, Tasha, Tara, Ahtkwiroton, Stephanie, Ietsistohkwaroroks, Matthew, Ciele, Konwahontsiawi, Karonhiotha, Adam, Zoo, DonJon, Iaonhawinon, Tehrenhniserakhas, Taylor, Ienonkwatsheriiostha and 23 great grandchildren, many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Predeceased by her husband, Hubert Bonaparte and former husband, William Brenno; two sons, Allen and John Bonaparte; one grandson, Daryl Bonaparte; one granddaughter, Katsibear; five sisters, Louise Bigtree, Theresa Cree, Mae Syron, Harriett Sielawa and Ann Barnes; one brother Tom Cook. Services: Wednesday, October 12, 2005, 10:00 a.m. in St Lucy Church, 432 Gifford Street, Syracuse, New York where a Mass of Christian Burial will take place. Interment: St. Mary's Cemetery, 4100 E. Genesee Street, Dewitt, New York. Calling Hours for Family and Friends: Tuesday, October 11, 2005, 2:00 - 4:00 and 6:00 - 8:00 at Ballweg & Lunsford Funeral Home, 4612 S. Salina Street, Syracuse, New York. Contributions: St. Joseph's Home Foundation or Notre Dame Heritage Fund.