CAPE VINCENT, N.Y. (WWTI) – George Horne, who was a fixture on Lake Ontario waterways, has passed away at the age of 76.
According to an obituary from the James Reid Funeral Home in Kingston, Ontario, Horne passed away last Wednesday.
Horne’s Ferry now open for the 2024 season
Horne captain a ferry boat for many years that took tourists and others from Cape Vincent to Wolfe Island. He would make a trips between the two destinations on peak days.
A post on Facebook on September 18 said the ferry was out of service due to a family emergency. However, no other details were provided at the time.
A visitation will be held from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, October 5 at James Reid Funeral Home in Kingston.