Livonia: February 14, 2016, at age 77 years, peacefully at the Conesus Lake Nursing home after a long illness. Predeceased by three infant children; George, Elizabeth, and Joseph; parents, Theodore & Coralyn Doner; brothers, Theodore Doner Jr., Walter Doner, and Claire “Buzz” Doner, and daughter-in-law Mary Ann Brol. Survived by her husband, of 58 years, Gerald Brol of Livonia; children, Paul (LeeAnne) Brol of Henrietta, Raymond (Karen) Brol of Canadice, Timothy Brol of Springwater, and Pamela (Jeffrey) Dailey of Avon. Also survived by her brother John “Lynn” Doner, sister-in-law Margo Doner, 5 grandchildren, 3 step-grandchildren, several great-grandchildren, and many nieces & nephews.
Rae was born on March 22, 1938 in Salamanca, NY to parents Theodore & Coralyn (Harold) Doner. She was an active member of St. Matthew Catholic Church, Livonia Silver Sneakers group, and the Livonia Senior Citizens. When she was younger she enjoyed oil painting, including portraits and outdoors scenes. She also collected dolls, enjoyed flower gardening, playing cards, and going to craft shows. Rae enjoyed spending time with family and watching her grandchildren. Rae was easy to talk with and easily made friends wherever she was. She was always there when someone needed her and will be greatly missed by everyone that knew her.
Friends & family may call on Thursday, February 18th, from 4-7pm at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home Inc., 21 Big Tree Street, Rte 20A, Livonia. Funeral Mass will be on Friday, February 19th, at 10:30am at St. Matthew Catholic Church, 6591 Richmond Mills Road, Livonia, NY. Burial to follow at St. Michael’s Cemetery, Livonia. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 160 Allens Creek Road, Rochester, NY 14618 or to St. Matthew Catholic Church, PO Box 77, Livonia, NY 14487. To send a condolence please visit:
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I truly enjoyed Rae as we played bingo each week these past few months. She could make the rest of us smile with her wit and charm. My prayers to Jerry and family.
Sorry for your loss. Thinking of your family.
Jerry and family….
So sorry to hear of your loss. I enjoyed my times with Rae at Silver Sneakers. My sympathies to all of you as you lean on each other for support during this difficult time. Always remember the wonderful times you were fortunate to have spent with Rae during her lifetime.
Are thoughts and prayers go out to Paul and his family through this difficult time. we never met personally but feel as though she was family!
Pam, I am so sorry for your loss. I’m glad I got to meet her, if only briefly. You are all in my thoughts-n-prayers.
My heart will always hold you close, my dearest aunt susie! Rest in heavenly peace!