Sally J. Booth, 83, a lifelong resident of Cape Vincent, passed away at home surrounded by her loving family, and under the care of Hospice, on Thursday, January 25th, 2018.
Born January 3, 1935, in Watertown, NY, the daughter of the late John J. and Frances Laba Busack, she graduated from Cape Vincent Central School in 1952 and from Jefferson Community College, Watertown, in 1981, earning an Associate’s Degree in Liberal Arts. Sally was employed at Eastman Kodak Company, Rochester, for 10 years and was a waitress in Cape Vincent for 20 years at the Broadway Diner, Aubrey’s Lunch Counter, Hotel Roxy, Sleepy Hollow, and Half-Way Chalet restaurants.
Sally married the love of her life, Richard B. Booth, on July 20, 1957, the son of the late Earl R. and Dorothy Robinson Booth, at the United Church of Cape Vincent with the Rev. Oliver Bark officiating. She enjoyed fishing with her husband, reading, cooking, gardening, genealogy, sewing, knitting, and taking care of her three children. She was a Director and volunteer at the Cape Vincent Historical Museum, President of the Cape Vincent’s Women’s Republican Club, Past President for the the Jefferson County Republican’s Club and Committee Woman for the Town of Cape Vincent. Sally was also a Lay Minister at the Stone Mills United Methodist Church for two years until she resigned due to health issues.
Sally is survived by her husband, Richard (Dick) at home; their children, Richard (Rick) Booth, Dexter, NY; Roxanne and her husband Peter Denboer, Parker CO; Robin Booth, Cape Vincent, NY; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild, and numerous nieces and nephews.
The last surviving member of her family, she was predeceased by her parents; her one brother, Richard Busack, and her two sisters, Claudine (Dee Dee) Busack Wronski, and June Countryman.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11:00 am on Wednesday, January 31st at the United Church of Cape Vincent with Rev. Nancy Stanley officiating, followed by a reception at the church memorial hall. Burial will be at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations in Sally’s name be made to Hospice of Jefferson County, the United Church of Cape Vincent and/or the Three Mile Bay United Church.
Condolences to Dick and Sally’s family. Both families are an important part of my childhood memories and I am thinking of her.
Dick and family,
So sorry to hear of your loss. I would like you to know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Dick and family. So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers to you. Many of good times with Sally.
We are sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dick and Family:
So sorry to hear of Sally’s passing. Many fond memories of such a sweet lady while working you with NYS Parks. May God hold you all in his arms as you go through these dark days. Thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
Rocco and Sharon Crescenzi
MY PRAYERS to all of Sally’s family . We ‘go back’ when Sally was one of my girl scouts..I
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Booth family at this time of loss. Sally was a very kind and giving person. She truly meant a lot to John.
My sincere condolences to Dick, Rick, Roxanne and Robin. I was lucky enough to have all of you as friends and neighbors growing up. She will be missed. Sincerely – John Ingerson
We are very sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers are with you and your family.
We are so sorry for your loss!!!! Sally was indeed big part of Cape Vincent for such a long time and if you asked ANYONE that has lived in Cape Vincent if they knew her, the answer was “OF COURSE” I know Sally!!! How could you not, Sally was EVERYWHERE, and involved in so many things.. Sending prayers to Dick and family!!!
Dick and Family
So sorry for loss and I know it’s a very sad time in your lives.
So sorry to hear of Sally’s passing. She was always such a sweet lady. She will be missed.
Bob Docteur says:
Sally was a class mate of mine all through school and she was a great person! So sorry for her family.