Bristol: Joan Kutniewski, age 71, passed peacefully September 6th at home surrounded by her loving family & friends. Born in Manchester July 14,1942 to the late Mina & Lewis DeMay. Joan attended Pal-Mac High School.
Survived by her Husband Don of 48 years. Daughters: Kathy (Rob) Gardner of Macedon; Barb (Danny) Evans of Orchard Park & Kerri Kutniewski of Canandaigua; 6 Grandchildren: Casey, Connor & Abbey Gardner; Zoe, Mia & Dylan Evans; Sister: Eunice Reynolds of Palmyra; Sister-in-laws: Joan Moseng of Binghamton & Carole Duntley of California; Special Cousin: Linda Holbrook;Special Friends: Maureen & Joe Robert / Donna & Craig Nielsen. Nephews, nieces, cousins, many friends & Felines.
Joan led an active life! She worked for Mobile Chemical then at the Pal-Mac School District. Was a member of the Macedon Town Library Board, a Trustee for the Farmington Cemetery Assoc., involved in many Cancer drives, Secretary Scheduler for The Colony Caregivers & an active member of Farmington Friends Church.
Donations can be made to the following: Greater Rochester Scleroderma Support Group – PO Box 92513, Rochester, NY 14692-2513; The Colony Caregivers – PO Box 12, Shortsville, NY 14548; Farmington Friends Church – 187 Cty Rd 8, Farmington, NY 14425. There will be a Celebration of her Life at Farmington Friends Church Saturday September 21st at 5pm followed by a Reception. Arrangements, Kevin W Dougherty Funeral Home, Honeoye-Livonia. To send a condolence, please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I hope that you find comfort in the wonderful memories we all have of an incredible woman who meant so much to so many. Joan was a huge part of my childhood and our lives on Tanner Lane. I will never forget her. I am so deeply sorry for your loss.
Thresa
I met Joan through The Colony Caregivers. She was truly a wonderful and kind person and will sadly be missed by many. My condolences go out to her entire family and all of the other gals from the caregivers. Her furry friends will miss her also. Most Sincerely, Wilma~
Don and Girls,
My deepest and prayer are with at this time
She will be remembered by me as a loving wife,mother,and grandmother.
Family was always first,pain is difficult,but time will heel,but she will never be forgotten.
I am thankful that Joan influenced me as a student teacher~and then later as a professional.
I am sorry for your loss.
Kim Welch Lewis
So very, very sad to hear of Joan’s passing. I will miss her laughter,our lunches and playful banter. She was a great person……kind and caring.
My heartfelt condolences to Don, Kerri, Kathy and Barbara.
Our thoughts go out to Don, Kathy, Barb, Kerri & families –
We are really really going to miss our great neighbor & friend – our neighborhood will never be quite the same.
Joan was truly a kind,generous,giving person!
Hugs & love
Donna, Craig & Ranger too!