Sparta/Honeoye Falls: November 9, 2019 at age 71. Predeceased by her first husband Robert E. Close, her parents Thomas & Bernadette (Schwan) O’May, step-mother Ernestine O’May, siblings, James O’May, Lillian Cimo, Patricia (Robert) Kinmond, and Miriam Williams. Survived by former husband and friend Daniel VanOoyen; siblings, Patricia (George) Gayhart, David (Shirley) O’May, Nancy Rajca, Kathleen (Charles) Holler, Michael (Cindi) O’May, Brenda (Chris) Crye, Andrew O’May, Thomas (Arlene) O’May, and Joseph (Cindy) O’May. Bonnie is also survived by several nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends; and her beloved cats Pepper and Whiskers.
Bonnie was born on December 16, 1947 in Rochester, NY to parents Thomas and Bernadette O’May. She graduated from Avon Central School and later worked at Eastman Kodak where she retired from after 28 years. She was loved by staff and residents in the Senior Living Community which was her home for the past 3 years.
Family and friends may call on Tuesday, November 19th, from 11am-1pm at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home Inc., 21 Big Tree Street, Rte 20a, Livonia, NY where her funeral service will be held at 1pm, following calling hours. Burial to follow at Union Cemetery, Scottsburg, NY. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or Lollypop Farm, 99 Victor Road, Fairport, NY 14450 or Wounded Warriors in Action, 6516 Dolphin Cove Drive, Apollo Beach, FL 33572. To send a condolence or share a memory please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com