Martha Louise LaFrance ‘Tewennate’, 74, of 219 Racquette Point Road, passed away Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at Tsiionkwanso:te.
Martha was born on October 7, 1946 in Massena, the daughter of the late William and Phoebe (LaFrance) Francis. She attended schools in St. Regis, later graduating from Ithaca college with her bachelor’s degree in Speech Pathology. On July 4, 1964, she married Ronald LaFrance at St. Regis Catholic Church. He predeceased her on July 29, 1996.
In May 2013 the Akwesasne Mohawk Casino completed a new $74 million expansion that included a 7-story hotel and a new bingo hall. The original Mohawk Bingo Palace was located down State Route 37 and operated since May 1985. That facility was closed and relocated inside the Akwesasne Mohawk Casino. The grand opening was March 13, 2013. What would you do if you won a bingo jackpot at Akwesasne Mohawk Casino Resort? The Bingo Palace is the place to be for all your favorite sessions and interactive specials that you’ll love. Plus, try out the latest in bingo technology with our paperless games on handheld Explorer machines.
Martha was a speech pathologist for the Akwesasne Mohawk Board of Education for many years. She had previously worked with children with special needs at Tompkins County BOCES. Martha also worked at the Akwesasne Cultural Center, Akwesasne Freedom School, and the Mohawk Bingo Palace. She was a member of the Akwesasne Death Benefits Group and of the Mohawk Nation Longhouse. She enjoyed sewing, playing bingo, visiting the casino, being on the water, a good margarita, and watching cooking shows on the television. Martha also loved to dance and sing with karaoke, do crossword puzzles and play solitaire on the computer, and cherished the time she was able to be with her grandchildren.
Martha is survived by her children, Ron Jr. and Monica LaFrance, Kevin and Rhonda LaFrance, Dawn LaFrance and Todd Conners, Dione LaFrance, Joel LaFrance, and Aonwentsiio Sunday and Kody Bingham; her grandchildren, Demetri, Darius, Dane, Domonique, Nini, Kanientiesa, Kanientine, Ryanne, Ariyah, Kaeli, Kassidy, Kameron, Ronnie, Caiya, Kaide, and Niko; her great grandchildren, Destinn, Dailynn, Evelyn, and Caius; her sister, Patricia and Harvey Boots; her sister-in-law, Jennifer Francis; and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents and her husband, she was predeceased by her brothers, Stanley and Billy Francis; and her sisters, Phyllis Terrance and Linda Tessier.
Friends called Monday 4–8:00 PM at the Donaldson Funeral Home, Massena. Due to the current health restrictions, her funeral ceremony will be held privately at the Mohawk Nation Longhouse on Tuesday. Burial will follow her ceremony at Solomon Road Cemetery.
Friends are encouraged to share memories and offer condolences online at http://www.donaldsonfh.com.
Sep 15, 2020
Emily Lauzon Appointed to General Manager
AKWESASNE — On Monday, September 14, 2020, Mohawk Gaming Enterprises, LLC, (MGE) announced the appointment of Emily Lauzon as the General Manager of the Akwesasne Mohawk Casino Resort (AMCR), following the departure of Todd Papineau. Lauzon brings strength and depth of experience, previously serving in the capacity of the Acting General Manager while national searches were conducted for the replacement of former General Managers, Bassney and Keel. Lauzon has led the Casino’s team as the Assistant General Manager since 2013.
During Papineau’s tenure, the Akwesasne Mohawk Casino Resort undertook significant enhancements, including the addition of sportsbook betting and a $1.9M project to transform Rapids Food Court into the new Stick’s Sportsbook and Grill. “On behalf of the Board of Managers, we extend our best wishes to Todd and his family in the next chapter of his career,” stated Chairperson Shelley Jacobs.
Emily Lauzon brings eighteen years of Class II and III executive gaming operations experience to the team, but equally as important during this pandemic, the Board has every confidence she will lead with stability and direction in uncertain times. Lauzon began her career with AMCR in the start-up phase in 1999 as the Associate Relations Manager. In 2012, she was chosen to lead the Mohawk Bingo Palace through the merger with the Casino, and as GM, she ensured a successful transition for the team while the operations were integrated.
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“Emily has a deep-rooted commitment to the Casino and its employees. Her work is fueled by the greater needs within Akwesasne. Her tireless effort to strengthen our community is reflected in her three-year term served as a Tribal Sub-Chief and participation on local boards. The Casino is our region’s top employer, and the most vital funding source for our people. We have every confidence in her ability to lead the Casino through this pandemic as our General Manager,” shared the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Chiefs.
Lauzon holds a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Labor Relations with a minor in Business Economics from SUNY Potsdam, and has boosted her resume with a certification from the University of Las Vegas in the Executive Development Program. Lauzon is currently serving a fourth term on the Board of Education at Salmon River Central School as President, and has been actively involved in public safety as a member of the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police Commission Board since December 2019.
Commenting on her appointment, Ms. Lauzon expressed, “I am humbled and honored to be appointed as the General Manager of our Casino. We are the economic engine for the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe, and I thank Tribal Council and the MGE Board for the confidence bestowed upon me. We’ve resumed operations mid-pandemic with a well-executed strategy and a focus on the safety and public health of our guests, our employees and our community. I take this responsibility very seriously, and I am committed to the mission and financial success of our property.”
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