Irene Rowley MacPherson – August 19, 2012

HONEOYE — Irene Rowley MacPherson passed away on Aug. 19, 2012, at age 88. Irene was born in the Town of Canadice to Clara and Lemon Mastin. She was predeceased by four brothers, Elwin (Emeline) Mastin, Otto (Lottie) Mastin, Earl Mastin, Harold Mastin; and one sister, Onolee (Amos) Jenks. She was married for 40 years to Philip J. Rowley, who passed away in 1982. She married George D. MacPherson in 1987 and he passed away in 2007. She is survived by three children, Lorraine Boyd, Gail R. (Douglas) Meier and Robert V. (Laura) Rowley; six grandchildren, Kevin R. Graham, Jennifer Rowley Ramsdell, Kym Graham Gosselin, Roberta Jo Rowley Starling, Heidi Boyd Conlin and Kristine Graham Condon; 14 great-grandchildren, Riley, Eli, Quin, Grace, Katie, Megan, Jacob, Justin, Emma, Lucy, Shayne, Amanda, Grant and Jake; brother, Ivan (Virginia) Mastin; and sisters-in-law, Helen and Grace Mastin. Irene was a member of the Honeoye Order of the Eastern Star, Chapter 350.

Friends may call on Thursday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, Route 20A, 8624 Main St., Honeoye. A funeral service will be held on Friday at 10:30 a.m. at Honeoye United Church of Christ. Burial will be in Lakeview Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Honeoye United Church of Christ, P.O. Box 127, Honeoye, NY 14471; or Richmond Ambulance Fund, P.O. Box 469, Honeoye, NY 14471. To send condolences please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

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  1. Dear Lorraine and Gail,

    Keeping you and yours in my prayers this week as you travel the path of losing your mother. She was a great lady and loved by so many.

    Marilyn Matteson

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