James Racette Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of James Racette of Saranac, New York, who passed away on March 22, 2021, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Samuel Racette and Matilda Racette (LaValley); his wife Grace; his daughter Alexine; his son-in-law Jeffrey Ransom; and his siblings, Marie LaPlante, Elizabeth Kissner, Dorothy Tuthill and Alfred Racette.
He is survived by: his children, Joe (Dorothee), Geri (Jeff), Steven (Cherie) of Saranac Lake, Peter (Karen) of Redford, Christopher of Atlanta, GA, Geralynn Ransom of Kasilof, AK, Joseph (Dorothee) of Delmar, NY and Gregory (Lisa) of Wakefield, MA.; his grandchildren, Erin (Andy) of Saranac Lake, Douglas (Kate) of Swampscott, MA, James (Sarah) of Buffalo, Samuel (Caressa) of Chicago, IL, Katie of Missoula, MT, Louis of Kigali, Rwanda, Madeline of Anchorage, AK, Hannah of Aspen, CO and Clara (Olive) of Durham, NC.; and his sister Ida Strack. He is also survived by many cousins, nieces and nephews.
Memorial donations may be made to High Peaks Hospice at https://highpeakshospice.org.
