Avon / Geneseo: At age 83, Carol passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 6, 2022 with her family by her side at Highland Hospital in Rochester, NY. She was born in Canandaigua, NY to the late Walter and Anne Hoerger. Carol is predeceased by her beloved husband James J. Corcoran and her brother; Chris Hoerger. Survived by her children; Cathy (Stephen) Raynor, and Jim (Rebecah) Corcoran along with her grandchildren; Ryan Corcoran, Kendall Corcoran and Danielle Raynor.
Carol was raised in Cortland, NY, attending St. Mary’s Catholic School until her family moved to Groton when she was in high school. It was at Groton High where she met her future husband, Jim. The smart cheerleader & athlete shared a love of lake life & spent summers on Owasco Lake at the Corcoran family cottage with friends & extended family. Carol was educated at Lemoyne College in Syracuse & went on to teach junior high English. Carol & Jim’s marriage in 1964 was followed by the birth of their daughter, Cathy, and eventually they settled in Avon & welcomed their son, Jim. Carol’s career transitioned to homemaker as her husband took over ownership & operation of Avon Farm Equipment. Carol excelled at motherhood & devoted her life to raising her children, especially encouraging the love of swimming & fishing on Conesus Lake. Her greatest joy, however, was being an involved & loving grandmother to Ryan, Kendall & Danielle, attending every event she could, even in later years, virtually. Carol made great friends at Morgan Estates in Geneseo the last 6 years of her life. She maintained a very active social life and expressed her love of past & current staff, who respected her independence & became a 2nd family.
Friends and family are invited to call from 3-6PM on Thursday, January 13, 2022 at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, 21 Big Tree Street in Livonia, where Carol’s funeral service will take place immediately after calling hours at 6PM. Interment will take place at 11:00 on Friday, January 14, 2022 at St. Agnes Cemetery, on Linden Street in Avon, NY. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: St. Agnes Roman Catholic Church, 96 Prospect St, Avon, NY 14414 or to: The Arc Livingston – Wyoming, 18 Main Street, Mount Morris, NY 14510. To share a memory or a condolence, please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com
Thinking of Carol’s family! She was such a sweet lady who always was so kind to us at LWARC.
I was one of Mrs. Corcoran’s junior high English students. Mrs. Corcoran – wielder of the feared red pen! She suggested that I become a journalist, an idea that I dismissed since I absolutely hated writing. But 30 years later, I became a technical writer – something that I think she would have found amusing. Some teachers remain in your memories and Mrs. Corcoran was one of those for me. I have thought of her many, many times over the years – always with affection – and am happy to read that she enjoyed many years relaxing with her family. My condolences to all who knew and loved her.
Kay & Ron McAfee. Dear Cathy & Jimmy! Please accept our sincerest and heartfelt sympathy! You & your family are in our thoughts & prayers! May all your happy memories see you through this Difficult Time!!! With Love. Kay & Ron McAfee.
Cornelius NC
I am so sorry to hear of Carol’s passing. She was such a nice ,caring woman and it was a pleasure to know her when I worked at Morgan’s Estate. Thoughts and prayers to her family and friends.
Cathy, Jimmy and family’s. We are do saddened for the loss of your Mom. Carol was an amazing lady. Always with a smile. Now Jim and Carol can be together again, along with our Parents Ken and Sylvia Stafford.
Take comfort in knowing that she is at peace.
Deepest sympathy,
Jim and Martha Appleton
Cathy, Jim and families
Our deepest sympathy on the death of your mother…Carol was a wonderful person. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Tom and Kathleen Davin
Durham, North Carolina
Cathy, Jim & families,
I am deeply saddened by the loss of your Mother & Grandmother. She was a very sweet lady and I will always remember the times we spent together with your family growing up. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.