Cora Gotham

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Cora Mae Gotham, 83, of County Route 21, Canton died Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at Gouverneur Hospital after a brief stay.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, June 21, 2025 at Noon at the Pyrites Fire Hall.

Arrangements for Cora have been entrusted to Lawrence Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Canton.

Condolences, tributes and photos may be shared by visiting www.lawrencefuneralhome.org

Cora was born in Canton NY a daughter to the late Thomas and Virginia (James) Harmer on April 29, 1942.  She attended and graduated from Pyrites Schools.

On October 15, 1958 she married the late Robert E. Gotham in the Pyrites Episcopal Church with Rev. George W. Kaulfuso as the celebrant.  Robert passed January 2, 2014.  The couple moved from DeKalb to Canton in 1972.

Surviving are her two sons Rusty (Jill) Gotham of Russell and Robert (Lisa) Gotham of Gouverneur; a daughter-in-law Victoria Brabaw Gotham of Utica ; son-in-law Tom Sovie of Massena; brother David Harmer of Potsdam; 17 grandchildren and 42 great-grandchildren.

She was predeceased by her parents, her husband, a son Larry Jay Gotham, a daughter Lori Gotham LaFountain Sovie and a daughter-in-law Debbie Gotham.

Cora worked at Grandy’s Roller Skating Rink for a time, but her main profession was being a loving wife and mother.  She enjoyed raising her family and keeping her home, as well as being a socialite.  She also treasured precious time with her children and grandchildren.