Clayton Cecil White, 67, of Fort Covington, formerly of Westville, passed away peacefully

surrounded by loved ones at Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital on August 20, 2025. Born

on March 27, 1958 to Wesley C. And Bertha Mae (Savoir) White, Clayton graduated from

Salmon River Central School and went on to graduate from SUNY Potsdam with a degree in

education. After teaching for a time at Salmon River Central School, Clayton moved on to the

Franklin County Probation Department, where he achieved the position of Supervisor. In 2006

he accepted a position with the New York State Executive Division of Parole, retiring in 2018.

Never one to be idle, Clayton worked as a school food service employee in his retirement.

Clayton was a much loved and admired 48-year member of the Westville Volunteer Fire

Department, serving as chief seven times. Besides his love of volunteering for the fire

department, Clayton also loved gardening and home improvement.

Clayton was a devoted son to Wesley and Mae and a beloved brother to his three sisters,

Charlotte (Russell) Nelson, Carole (Robert) Plante and Caroline (Raymond) Durant, as well as a

dear uncle to his two nephews, four nieces, five grand nieces and nephews and one great grand

nephew. He was predeceased by his parents. He will be greatly missed by all who loved him.

Services will be held on Tuesday, August 26, 2025 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Westville Fire

Department with burial immediately following at the Briggs Street Cemetery. A reception will

follow at the Westville Volunteer Fire Department.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Westville Volunteer Fire

Department.

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