Norwood-norfolk High School Alumni
Norwood, New York (NY)
In Memory of
Stuart J. Valentine
1939-2026
Born Jan 30, 1939, Stuart J. Valentine was faculty at Norwood-norfolk High School in Norwood, NY.
Faculty
Jan 30, 1939 - Jan 02, 2026
Jan 30, 1939 - Jan 02, 2026
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Stuart Valentine Obituary
HARRISVILLE, NY – Stuart J. Valentine, 86, of 7416 Valentine Lane, Lake Bonaparte and also of Potsdam, died on Friday, January 2, 2026.
Born in Harrisville, NY on January 30, 1939, a son of Everett E. and Margaret M. Shaver Valentine, he graduated from Harrisville Central School in 1956. In 1959, he graduated from Canton A.T.C., from Oswego State Teacher’s College in 1963, and later received his Masters Degree in Education from St. Lawrence University in Canton.
He married Emily V. Palch on July 2, 1960, at Notre Dame Church in New Hyde Park, Long Island, NY.
Mr. Valentine began his teaching career at Norwood- Norfolk Central School in 1963, where he continuously taught until he retired in 1994 after 31 years of service in the Industrial Arts Department. Following his retirement from teaching, he continued as the 4th generation owner/operator of his family’s maple syrup business in Harrisville.
Besides teaching and maple syrup production, Stu enjoyed building construction and shared that love with countless people throughout the years. He employed many local people for his various projects, mentored and fostered knowledge that they’ll carry for the rest of their lives. It would be impossible to count the many lives Stu positively impacted. Stu’s kind-hearted, easy going personality made all those around him immediately at ease. His love for life was contagious, his smile and laugh – warm and inviting, and his generosity knew no limits.
Stu was a communicant of St. Francis Solanus Church in Harrisville, and held memberships in the NYS Maple Syrup Producers Association, Case Marsh Hunting Club and the NRA.
Surviving besides his wife of 65 years, are two children, Deborah A. Valentine (Robert Thornton), of Cape Coral, FL and Timothy A. Valentine (Patricia Pennington), of Lake Bonaparte, NY; two grandchildren, Joshua and Janelle Valentine, of Lake Bonaparte, NY; a sister, Sally A. Richer, of Manlius, NY; and sister-in-law, Helen M. Valentine, of Clearwater, FL. Stu is also survived by many loving cousins, nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and friends who will miss him dearly.
Three brothers, Robert E., Murray F. and E. Eugene Valentine, predeceased him.
Interment in Harrisville Community Cemetery, and a Celebration of Life will be held this Spring/Summer on a date and time to later be announced.
Memorial donations may be made to the Harrisville Volunteer Fire Department or Natural Bridge Volunteer Ambulance.
Arrangements are with Scanlon Funeral Home, Harrisville.
Stuart Valentine Obituary
HARRISVILLE, NY – Stuart J. Valentine, 86, of 7416 Valentine Lane, Lake Bonaparte and also of Potsdam, died on Friday, January 2, 2026.
Born in Harrisville, NY on January 30, 1939, a son of Everett E. and Margaret M. Shaver Valentine, he graduated from Harrisville Central School in 1956. In 1959, he graduated from Canton A.T.C., from Oswego State Teacher’s College in 1963, and later received his Masters Degree in Education from St. Lawrence University in Canton.
He married Emily V. Palch on July 2, 1960, at Notre Dame Church in New Hyde Park, Long Island, NY.
Mr. Valentine began his teaching career at Norwood- Norfolk Central School in 1963, where he continuously taught until he retired in 1994 after 31 years of service in the Industrial Arts Department. Following his retirement from teaching, he continued as the 4th generation owner/operator of his family’s maple syrup business in Harrisville.
Besides teaching and maple syrup production, Stu enjoyed building construction and shared that love with countless people throughout the years. He employed many local people for his various projects, mentored and fostered knowledge that they’ll carry for the rest of their lives. It would be impossible to count the many lives Stu positively impacted. Stu’s kind-hearted, easy going personality made all those around him immediately at ease. His love for life was contagious, his smile and laugh – warm and inviting, and his generosity knew no limits.
Stu was a communicant of St. Francis Solanus Church in Harrisville, and held memberships in the NYS Maple Syrup Producers Association, Case Marsh Hunting Club and the NRA.
Surviving besides his wife of 65 years, are two children, Deborah A. Valentine (Robert Thornton), of Cape Coral, FL and Timothy A. Valentine (Patricia Pennington), of Lake Bonaparte, NY; two grandchildren, Joshua and Janelle Valentine, of Lake Bonaparte, NY; a sister, Sally A. Richer, of Manlius, NY; and sister-in-law, Helen M. Valentine, of Clearwater, FL. Stu is also survived by many loving cousins, nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and friends who will miss him dearly.
Three brothers, Robert E., Murray F. and E. Eugene Valentine, predeceased him.
Interment in Harrisville Community Cemetery, and a Celebration of Life will be held this Spring/Summer on a date and time to later be announced.
Memorial donations may be made to the Harrisville Volunteer Fire Department or Natural Bridge Volunteer Ambulance.
Arrangements are with Scanlon Funeral Home, Harrisville.
Bill Jarrell '71 said:
he was the very best shop teacher talk to him all te time e talked to me about staying in school he will be missed RIP MR.V BILLY JARRELL CLASS OF 71 NNCS
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