Laura E. McBride of Monticello, NY. Born February 17, 1917 in Galilee, PA, to Isaac Lord Canfield and Hattie Brooks. Passed over January 22 at the age of 101 in her daughter’s home in Rochester, NY. Laura lived in Monticello most of her life but also touched many hearts in Rochester and Nettles Island (Jensen Beach) FL. She spent over 20 years in the Monticello Schools Food Service, was an active member of both the American Legion and the United Methodist Church’s women’s groups, and was a medalled Olympian of the Monticello Senior Center. She was a founding member of the Sullivan County Audubon Society. Laura participated in a Monticello Fire Department deer hunting competition. Much to the surprise of her male competitors, Laura received the top prize for getting a 17 point buck, and was presented with an engraved Marlin deer rifle by the legendary boxer, Rocky Marciano. Her love of the natural world, and all its plant and animal beings, touched all who passed through her life. She enjoyed camping, traveling, rock collecting, birding, walking the beach in the sun and the wind, artwork, and will forever hold the title of Rummikub champion. She embraced the diverse, was generous and kind with an unending curiosity…a beautiful person who will always be missed and remembered.
She left behind daughters, Kristy Young of Fallsburg, NY and Marla McBride (Marcia Napolitano) of Rochester, NY., 3 grandchildren, Lester Young Jr (Sarah), Shelby, NC, Edward Young, Fallsburg, Anita Young, Fallsburg, 5 great grandchildren, Ashley Young-Henderson (Francis), Alisha Young, Britney Young, David Young, each of Fallsburg, and Christopher Young of Live Oak, FL, and 5 great-great grandchildren as well as several dearly loved nieces, nephews, and friends.
Predeceased by her husband Edward McBride and siblings, Kenneth and Kermit Canfield, Beulah Wolfram, and Lynita Camin.
Memorial Contributions can be made to: Sullivan County Audubon Society, PO Box 30, Loch Sheldrake, NY, 12759. OR Sullivan County SPCA, 104 Rock Hill Dr.,Rock Hill, NY 12775 or
Celebrations of her life will be determined in the Spring.
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Dear Marla,
I am so sorry for your loss. Your mom was a very special friend. I am so glad that she came into my life the way that she did. I have so many wonderful memories of her and Chris on the Australia trip! What a blessing she was! She was always an angel , but now she has her wings. She will forever be in my heart!
Dear Marla and Christie, I am saddened by the loss of your Mom and pray for God’s comfort to you both and all of your families. I keep thinking of my childhood, growing up near your house, and how great your Mom was to me. She and your Dad always made sure we got to roller skating in Bloomingburg. She was a great friend to my Mother at the school cafeteria. You will have comfort in her memories. Will always remember her as one of my favorite people. Fondly, Sharon and Earl Lilley Love to you both!
Dear Marla,
We were so sorry to hear about your Mom’s passing. She was a wonderful friend and neighbor who will be missed. Cooper Rd will not be the same. Our sincerest condolences. Mary Lou and Randy
Dear Kristy and Marla,
So many memories of our childhood years & our trips together come flooding with this sad news. Your mom and her bottomless bags with any possible needed emergency supply. The education I received from the amazing animal visitors and bird watching at your home. Laura’s delicious blueberry muffins. She left us so many shared smiles and will leave a huge hole with her passing. I am thinking of you and your family and send my sincerest sympathy. Love to you and your family, Carol Lake