Harold R. LAGRAVE

MECHANICVILLE NY -- Harold R. LaGrave, 81, of Pawling Avenue, died Saturday, January 15, 2005 at the Samuel S. Stratton VA Medical Center following a long illness. He was born on August 12, 1923 in Tupper Lake and was the son of the late Edward and May (Bernier) LaGrave. He was educated in the Tupper Lake School system. He retired from Local #106 Construction Union in Albany, where he was employed as an operating engineer. Harold was an Army veteran of World War II, where he was bestowed the American Service Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal and the World War II Victory Medal. He was a member of the Mechanicville American Legion Post #91. He is the husband of Louraine M. (LaRose) LaGrave. He is the father of Melissa (Adam) LaGrave-Guy of Ballston Spa, Sandra Shrome of Mechanicville, Darlene Curley of Queensbury and the late Donna Tromans; brother of Johnny Walklette, Elanor LaVinge of Tupper Lake, Patti Wayne of Nanuet, N.Y. and Joanne Flanigan of Mass. Also survived by seven grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. Funeral Services are private. Entombment will be in St. Paul's Cemetery, Mechanicville. For those that wish, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, Capital District Chapter, 7 Washington Square, Albany, NY 12205 or the Arthritis Foundation of NENY, 1717 Central Ave., Suite 105, Albany, NY 12205-1187. The family has entrusted funeral arrangements to the Gordon C. Emerick Funeral Home, 1550 Rt. 9, Clifton Park, NY 12065 (518) 371-5454. Published in the Albany Times Union on 1/17/2005.