September 19, 2011       

WATERTOWN, N.Y.  —  Gladys R. Trahan, 91, a 30-year resident of Hilltop Towers, passed away Saturday, Sept. 17, at Samaritan Medical Center where she had been a patient for two weeks. She had lived at the Jefferson County Adult Home, Coffeen Street, for the past year. 

She was born Oct. 11, 1919, in Harrisville, a daughter of William and Margaret "Roxie" Luther Atkinson.  

She married Alfred Trahan in 1938. He passed away in 1974. 

Mrs. Trahan was a cook at various restaurant's in the area for many years.  

She enjoyed playing cards, especially pinochle at Hilltop Towers, and had bowled in leagues in Watertown.  

Gladys was communicant of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church. 

Surviving are a son and his wife, Alcide and Patricia Trahan, Covington, Ind.; a daughter and son-in-law, Renee and Dennis Smith, Dexter; 13 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren, 17 great great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.  

A daughter and son-law, Rosalie and Thomas Iaselli, Lake Grove, N.J., three brothers, Harvey, Grant and William, and a sister, Ruth Luther, all died before her. 

Graveside services will be1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 21, at Calvary Cemetery, Huntington Street, Watertown. There are no calling hours.  

Contributions may be made to the Jefferson County Adult Home Resident's Fund or to Hospice of Jefferson County. 

Arrangements are with the Reed & Benoit Funeral Home. 

Condolences may be made at www.reedbenoit.com. 








Information provided by Reed & Benoit Funeral Home and Newzjunky, Watertown, N.Y.