In the rural heart of Pierrepont Manor, New York, 26-year-old Lacey M. Dodd passed away on November 22, 2025, at Samaritan Medical Center in Watertown after a brief illness.
The vibrant young woman, born March 27, 1999, in Watertown, left her family and friends in profound sorrow. A memorial service is set for November 29 at Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Adams, with burial to follow in Pierrepont Manor Cemetery.
Lacey attended South Jefferson Central School, where she built strong friendships through art classes and school events. She graduated in 2017, embracing her creative side with sketches of local landscapes. Her education in the close-knit district fostered a love for community and simple joys.
Lacey began working as a cashier at Tops Friendly Markets in Adams in 2023, greeting customers with her warm smile and quick wit. Colleagues valued her reliability during busy shifts and her knack for remembering regulars’ preferences. Her role reflected a young woman dedicated to steady, people-focused work.
Lacey shared a close home with her mother, Kim M. Ross, in Pierrepont Manor, where family dinners strengthened bonds with her brother Chance Barber and sisters Kayla Fleming and Willow Dodd. She cherished time with aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and her “unofficial” extended family. These ties formed the joyful center of her life.
Lacey embraced a balanced routine with early morning coffee runs to Tops and evening walks along Jefferson County’s quiet trails. She enjoyed baking treats for family gatherings and collecting vintage postcards as a relaxing hobby. Her lifestyle highlighted kindness and appreciation for small-town rhythms.
Pierrepont Manor honors Lacey with online tributes and planned remembrances at the church service. Her family appreciates community support during this time, channeling grief into shared memories of her radiant spirit. The village reflects on a life that brightened every interaction she touched.