Springwater: Bonnie Drake passed away peacefully the morning of February 28, 2019. She fought strong for many years in her battle with cancer. Our warrior now has peace. Bonnie is survived by her husband Emery “Butch” Drake; daughter Missy Drake; son in law Doug Burns; brothers in law, Ed Drake and Jerry (Caroline) Drake; and nephew Jason Robb.
Thank you to Dr. Jules Zysman for the amazing care you gave.
There will be no services at this time. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made in Bonnie’s name to the Breast Cancer Coalition, 1048 University Avenue, Rochester, NY 14607. To send a condolence or share a memory please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com
Remembering family get-togethers. Picnics’ and weddings. Remembering your bright smile and the joy you brought to all those around you. Heaven is happy and no more suffering. In faith understanding that we will all be together one day in His home. Save us a spot, please!
Hugs and prayers to all remaining family and friends.
Butch and Bonnie Drake are two of the kindest , most generous , authentic people I have ever had the privilege to have in my family’s life . They are the kind of people who start off as friends and end up family . Bonnie battled her illness with butch at her side and had many ups and downs but always a positive outlook and a smile that lite up the room . The world could use more people like Bonnie . Heaven has another Saint now . Butch you are what every husband , father , and friend strive to be . Your family has our prayers and love . George
Bonnie was truly a very kind soul, an exemplary public servant, but above all, a real fighter and inspiration. I am going to miss her. Please accept my deepest condolences, thoughts, and prayers.
Bonnie: You’re one of a kind…the great kind! May you be at peace. Get the Round Table cloth ready at your new home.
Butch and family: Wishing you wonderful memories to hold you at this time. Bonnie will remain in many hearts, including mine, forever. She’s been a dynamic personality with lots of sparkle, and an inspiration of tenacity during the past few years.
Dear Butch and family, Words cannot express our feelings for the loss of such a beautiful lady inside and out! She was very special and we had so many great memories of town clerk conferences and tax collection conferences! I know the memories you have will help get you through the next few months. Hugs..RIP Bonnie! Mary Ann & Hank Trickey
Missy my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God Bless.
My deepest sympathies to Butch and all of Bonnie’s family. Bonnie put up one strong battle against an unforgiving disease with Butch by her side every step. Bonnie was a joy to work with and we had such fun in our years together in office serving the Town of Canadice. She always put everyone else first and wanted the best for all. She will be missed by so many whose lives she touched. Rest in Peace Bonnie, you deserve it.
I wanted to express my heartfelt condolences to all of Bonnie’s family. Death is the hardest thing we have to deal with in life. I know my words can’t change anything and can do little to ease the pain you are feeling, so I pray that the God of comfort calm your hearts and help you heal. (2 Thessalonians 2:16,17) Lean on Him in the days to follow. One way that God comforts us today is by moving people who care about us to give us words of encouragement that we need to hear. For the Bible’s answers to questions about grief and death please visit JW.org.