Robertina C. Wahl (Wason)

Canandaigua: Robertina C. Wahl, 91 years, of Stewart Place, Canandaigua, NY, formerly of Rochester, NY died Friday, September 26, 2008 at her home. She was born August 5, 1917, the daughter of Robert M. and Lizzie C. Sanborn Wason, in Southbridge, Mass. She was very active in the communities in which she resided, volunteering and participating in many causes including the Seven Lakes Girl Scout Council and the Genesee Valley Girl Scout Council. A gifted musician, she was the organist at many different Churches throughout her life. She was a member of the Reed Corners Federated Church and prior to her retirement was employed as a bookkeeper in the area including such places as the Country Club of Rochester and the Monroe Golf Club. She also enjoyed traveling when time permitted. She was predeceased by her husband, Fred G. Wahl and her brother, Buron D. Wason.

Mrs. Wahl is survived by her children, Robert (Inkeri) Wahl of Stafford,NY and Palm Springs, Florida, Nancy (Gerald) Langer of Sioux City, South Dakota, Betsi (Edward Lewis) Wahl of Canandaigua and Timothy (Linda) Wahl of Penn Yan. Her Grandchildren, Regina (Robert) Mullen,Heidamarie (John) Tierney, Heather (James) Dennis, Kim (Michael Phenis) Langer, Lisa (Dennis) Jerome, Gerald (Jo) Langer, Jeffrey (Jenifer) Langer, Kristine (Marshall) Codding, Jason Wahl, Justin (Jessica) Wahl, and Andrea Wahl. 24 great grandchildren, 4 great great grandchildren. A cousin, Barbara Fennel of Virginia, Several nieces and nephews. Many wonderful neighbors and dear friends especially Mary Wood, Betty Fleetwood, and Virginia Herschberger.

Family and friends attended her Memorial Service, Saturday, October 11, 2008 at 2 PM in Reed Corners Federated Church,4037 Route 247, Canandaigua, NY. Friends wishing may make memorial contributions to the Seven Lakes Girl Scout Council, Route 318, Phelps, NY 14552 or Ontario-Yates Hospice – Finger Lakes Visiting Nurse Servic, 756 Pre-Emption Road, Geneva, NY 14456. Arrangements, Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, Inc. Honeoye. To send condolences or further information, please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com.

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