Lakeville, N.Y. — Carolyn R. (LiFeber) Brisbane passed peacefully at the Conesus Lake Nursing Home on November 4th, 2024 at age 89. She was born on November 19, 1934 in South Lima, NY to the late Carlyle and Marion (Whaley) LiFeber. She was predeceased by her husband, Robert F. “Bob” Brisbane; her son, Robert A. “Rob” Brisbane; and her sister, Helen LiFeber-Rosener. Survived by her loving daughter, Linda Brisbane (Marty Martina) of Pittsford and several extended family members.

Carolyn spent her early years in South Lima, NY before moving with her family to a small farm on Poplar Hill Rd in Lima, NY. After graduating from Lima High School she earned a bookkeeping certificate from R.I.T. She worked at Eastman Kodak Company as a bookeeper until she married “Bob” and began her long and dedicated journey as a farm wife and devoted mother. She resumed working outside the home in the mid-1980s, first as the office manager at the Livonia Inn and then as an accounts receivable/payroll clerk at West Beer Distributors until it closed in 2001.

She was the glue that held the family and farm together, working tirelessly as bookkeeper, keeping records on the cows and milk production, asssisting with crop planning, maintaining a large yard and gardens, keeping a spotless house, caring for her children and parents, and other tasks too numerous to list. Carolyn led a simple and honorable life, in good times and bad, and was loved dearly by her family. She will be greatly missed by her daughter.

The family wishes to thank the many caring nurses, aids, and staff at the Conesus Lake Nursing Home as well as her previous in-home caregivers Michaela Ryan and Shauna Tucker. Each having made Carolyn’s last few years more special and less lonely.

Family and friends may call on Thursday, Nov 7th, from 5-7 p.m. at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home Inc., 21 Big Tree Street, Rte. 15 & 20A, Livonia, N.Y. Graveside service and burial on Friday at 11:00 a.m at Oak Ridge Cemetery, Lima, N.Y. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in Carolyn’s memory to the Alzheimer’s Association Rochester & Finger Lakes Region Chapter, 200 Meridian Centre Blvd Suite 110, Rochester, NY 14618 . Arrangements by Kevin W Dougherty Funeral Home, Inc., Livonia ~ Honeoye. To send a condolence or share a memory please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Livonia:  At age 82, Karen passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2024, at the Avon Nursing Home.  She was born on December 13, 1941, in Dansville, NY.  Karen is predeceased by her special parents, Charles and Adelaide Sutherland, her brothers, Reed Kenney, Richard Kenney, George Kenney, and Charles Sutherland, her sisters, Mary Maichle, Margaret Milligan, Sarah Howe, Jean Noble, and Betsy Malancon .  Survived her nieces, Lynn Maichle, Laurie Maichle, and Sarah Malancon, along with many close friends, nieces, and nephews.

Karen attended the Highland Hospital School of Nursing.  She worked at Buffalo Children’s Hospital for 5 years, Livingston County Public Health for 15 years, and Livingston County Skilled Nursing in Geneseo for 15 years.  Karen was loved by many and will be remembered as a generous person.  She will be greatly missed by all who knew her and will now be reunited with her furry friends.

Interment will take place privately at Mumford Rural Cemetery.  To share a memory or a condolence, please visit:  www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

Livonia:  At age 51, Chris passed away on Friday, November 1, 2024, at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, NY.  He was born on July 31, 1973 in Warsaw, NY.  Chris is predeceased by his father, Norbert Buckley.  He is survived by his life companion, Lori A. Phillips, his mother, Wilma Buckley, his children, Kylie Buckley, Kaitlyn Buckley, Kourtney (Jacob) Bills, Garrett Phillips, and Gavyn Phillips, and his sisters, Colleen (David) Cohen and Caryn Buckley, along with several nieces, nephews, and friends.

Chris was a person who lived life to the fullest and with no regrets. He thrived in competition and the thrill of sports from motorcross racing, skiing, football, and wrestling in his youth to getting his pilot’s license after discovering a love for flying as an adult. 

Growing up on Buckley Farm, farming became his lifelong passion. Chris enjoyed sharing the stories of learning to drive trucks and tractors before his feet could reach the pedals. This said, becoming a farm manager at Hainsworth Farms was a predictable outcome. For Chris, this role played more than an occupation for him, it formed a second family for more than 30 years. 

Christopher Norbert Buckley was a beloved and devoted, son, partner, father, and uncle.  He loved his family more than anything and never stopped being a supporter. Chris dedicated years of encouragement to his daughters, as they participated in basketball, lacrosse, and soccer. Upon expanding his family unit to include Lori and her boys, the support system grew. Over the years, they have been able to celebrate countless accomplishments together.

Chris will be remembered as someone who took everything in stride and managed life’s ups and downs with confidence, ease, and a big smile.  In any forum, Chris lightened the mood with his sense of humor and the opportunity to engage in a spirited debate.  Chris was always someone you could lean on, making himself available whenever friends or family were in need. Chris’s charisma and charm touched the lives of many and the memories shared will allow his legacy to live on far beyond a life that was taken too soon.

Friends and family are invited to call from 4-7 PM on Thursday, November 14, 2024, at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, 21 Big Tree Street in Livonia.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be to: Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Legacy Fund for Youth Sports, 500 East Avenue, Rochester, NY 14607.  To share a memory or a condolence, please visit:  www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com