MOHAWK - Pamela J. "Pam" (Phetterplace) DeCarr, 35, of State Highway 28, town of German Flatts, entered into eternal rest on Saturday morning, December 6, 2008. At the time of her passing which occurred in Bassett Healthcare, Cooperstown, she had the support of her family by her side. She was born in Ilion on July 19, 1973 daughter of Charles and Harriet (Hectus) Phetterplace of Mohawk. Pam graduated from Mohawk High School and furthered her education attending Mohawk Valley Community College, later attending Oswego State University and finally receiving a Master's Degree in teaching from Syracuse University. She was a lifelong Mohawk resident. On July 5, 1997, she was united in marriage with Frank DeCarr in St. Francis de Sales Church, Herkimer with Father Peter Nabozny, officiating. Pam was currently employed as a 9th grade science teacher with Mt. Markham Central School District where she was also National Honor Society Chairwoman. She was a communicant of St. Francis de Sales Church, Herkimer. Over the course of her highly respected teaching career, Mrs. DeCarr always served her co-workers and students with a loyal dedication that reflected the compassion, goodness, and love in her own benevolent heart. Just as in her professional life, Pam dedicated herself wholeheartedly and lovingly to her entire family. She will be sadly missed. Survivors include her husband Frank of Mohawk; her children: Madalyn and Charles DeCarr of Mohawk; her parents: Charles and Harriet Phetterplace of Mohawk; a brother and sister in law: Charles and Susie Phetterplace of Mooresville, North Carolina; a sister and brother in law: Leah and Kip Roberts also of Mooresville, NC; her father in law and mother in law: Robert and Margaret DeCarr of Herkimer; her grandparents: Ann Massaro and Bob DeCarr; many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, inlaws and several dear friends. She was preceded in death by her grandparents: Albert and Agnes Hectus, Charles Phetterplace, Sr., and wife Dorothy, Michael Massaro, Mary and Edith DeCarr. A heartfelt thanks to all those who offered help, support and comfort: to Pam's wonderful friends, students and co-worker's at Mt. Markham Central School for your friendship; to the staff of Valley Health Services for much-appreciated care, compassion and professionalism and to all those who kept Pam in your thoughts and prayers. The family will be present at the Enea Family Funeral Home, 4309 Acme Rd., between Ilion and Frankfort, 894-8000 on Monday, December 8, 2008 from 4-8 p.m. Pam's funeral will commence on Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2008 at 10am from the chapel of the Enea Family Funeral Home, Ilion/Frankfort where prayer will be offered and at 11 am from St. Francis de Sales Church, S. Bellinger St., Herkimer where her Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by the Rev. Mark Cunningham, pastor. Funeral procession will follow to St. Mary's Cemetery, town of Herkimer, where she will be laid to rest. In Pam's memory kindly consider memorial offerings to Valley Health Services, Herkimer or the Pamela J. DeCarr Memorial Fund; envelopes will be available at the funeral parlor. Arrangements are by the Enea Family Funeral Home, 220 N. Washington St., Herkimer.