Ft. Ann/ Schroon Lake; Eric M. Wemett was called to heaven on November 3, 2018 after a long and courageous battle with ALS.
Eric was born in Ticonderoga, NY the son of Alan H. and Ruth (Pecor) Wemett of Schroon Lake. He was a Graduate of Schroon Lake Central School and BOCES. His true passion in life was to help others.
Eric was predeceased by his sisters, Ronna J. Wemett and Leslie J. Lydon (Wemett).
Eric previously served his communities as a volunteer fireman in Schroon Lake and Ft. Ann. Anyone that came in contact with Eric quickly learned that he would give the shirt off his back to help someone in need. Spending time with his family is what brought him the biggest smiles in life.
In addition to his parents Eric is survived by his wife Victoria Wemett (Rich), his daughters Amanda Wemett and her boyfriend Chris Dunbar of Wells, Vt. and Megan Wemett of Ft. Ann, a son Johnathan Devlin of Glens Falls and a grandson Kayden Dunbar; four sisters Deanna (Wayne) Trudsoe of Chestertown, Justina (James) Vetter of Jonesville, Alana (David) Clark of Schroon Lake and Holly (Richard) Hermance of Schroon Lake, one brother Jeffrey (Tanya) Wemett of Chestertown and his brother in law Anthony Lydon of Glens Falls, numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
A Memorial service will be held Thursday Nov. 8, at 1:00 PM at the Edward L. Kelly Funeral Home 1019 US Rt. 9 in Schroon Lake.
The family would like to thank the ALS Regional Center of St. Peter’s Hospital, the Washington Center in Argyle, Empire Med Van that transported him for years and High Peaks Hospice Care for all the wonderful assistance provided for Eric.
The family requests memorials take the form of donations to the charity of ones choice.