David I. LaParr, 76, Watertown

WATERTOWN, NY —  David I. LaParr, 76, Watertown, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, at Samaritan Medical Center.

He was born on Feb. 11, 1945, in Watertown, NY, to the late Robert and Mary (Greenwood) LaParr.

He was employed by the town for many years as a snow plow operator and he retired from Jefferson County Rehabilitation Center, Watertown, New York where he was a custodian.

David married Helen R. Wenigar on April 5, 1967, in Sackets Harbor with the Justice Lee Marvin Officiating. They were married 48 years before her passing away in January 2015.

They resided on Military Road, Watertown, until he recently moved to Samaritan Summit Village, Watertown.

He is survived by his children Donald, Rose (Patrick) Fitzgerald, Henderson, and Heidi Aubin (Christopher Evans) Watertown; grandchildren Victoria (Barnabas) Briggs, Michael Aubin, David Aubin, Cassandra (Alexander)Carter-Brown, Kristi Evans, Christopher Evans, George Evans; great grandchildren Jaxx Carter-Brown, JayLen Carter-Brown, Kaeden Harris and Jasmin Briggs; his sisters, Goldie Simpson and Mary Squires; nieces and nephews, Donna LaParr, Alesia Squires and William Squires.

He was predeceased by his wife and two brothers.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Johnson Funeral Home, Dexter. It was David’s wish to be cremated. There will be no calling hours or service.

Donations may be made to Immaculate Conception Church, 119 Main St. Brownville, New York 13615.

Online condolences may be made at www.dexterfuneralhome.com