Obituary of Margaret Mary James

St. Regis Falls - Margaret Mary (Duffy) James, 81, passed away peacefully Saturday August 9, 2014 at Alice Hyde Medical Center in Malone, with her daughters at her bedside. Arrangements are entrusted to the Hammill Funeral Home in St. Regis Falls. Mrs. James was born on July 28, 1933 in Philadelphia, PA, daughter of the late John and Mary Gertrude (Hutton) Duffy. She married Theodore M. James on April 29, 1961, who predeceased her on April 3, 2011. She devoted her life to raising her family and providing a home filled with love. She is survived by three daughters, Carolyn Collins and Patricia Susice, both of St. Regis Falls and Margaret Thorp of OK; seven grandchildren, Ryan Lee, Shanara, Theodore, Daniel, Curtis, Neeltje, and Olliea; great grandchildren, Brandon, Selyna, Alliseya, Ashyn, Marissa and Xavier; one sister, Joan Phillips of Phila, PA; one brother, Michael Duffy of Phila, PA; her dear friend of 45 years, Katie Washel of Phila, PA; many nieces and nephews. Besides her husband, Theodore, she was predeceased by her son, Matthew; her grandson, Ryan Lee Collins;three sisters, Alice Bowers, Pat McFadden and Dolores Stasak; one brother, John "Jacky" Duffy; and her dear friend Carrie Segar. Following her wishes, there will be no calling hours or funeral services. Memories and condolences can be shared with her family at www.hammillfh.com.