James Derue Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Malta, NY James E Derue of Saratoga Springs died on Tuesday November 20, 2012 at Glens Falls hospital, surrounded by his family. He was 49 years old. Born on April 14, 1963, in Kingston Ontario, he was the son of James W. Derue and Mary Jane Leeman Derue. Mr. Derue worked for Kraft Food in Ingleside Ontario for over 20 years. Later he moved to the Saratoga Springs, NY and started his own Farrier business. He also was the Farrier at Saratoga Raceway. James raced standardbred horses in Canada and also owned a breeding / racehorse farm. Jim was an avid sports enthusiast; he was a huge fan of the San Francisco 49ers. In his leisure he loved to play poker with his friends, to many to mention. He is survived by his parents James W. and Mary Jane Derue of Chesterville Ontario Canada, his wife Cindy Derue of Malta, NY, two sons, Brett Derue of Malta, NY and Jordan Derue of Freehold, NJ two daughters, Bridgette Derue of St. Petersburg, FL and Julie Derue of Malta, NY, a brother Jeffery Derue (Susan) of Chesterville, Ontario, a sister Kelly J. Derue (Doug) of Renfrew, Ontario and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Family and friends may call from 6-9 pm on Friday at the Tunison Funeral home 105 Lake Ave. Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Graveside services will be held on Saturday at 1:00 pm at Greenridge Cemetery followed by a celebration of his life to location to be announced. Memorial donations can be made in his memory to the St Jude's Children's Research Hospital, 501 St Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1942. Online remembrances can be made at www.tunisonfuneralhome.com

James Derue

April 14, 1963 - November 20, 2012

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