Honeoye: Grace Hicks Mastin, age 83, formerly of Honeoye, NY, passed away at Ontario County Health Facility on July 22, 2013. She was predeceased by her husband, Harold “Mike” Mastin in 2003 and her son-in-law Andy Carney in 2006.
Grace is survived by her children Cindy (Bob) Peterson of Wisconsin Rapids, WI, Laurie Carney of Boynton Beach, FL, Penny (Don) Jones of Bristol, and Lisa (Terry) Ward of Geneva; 10 grandchildren, Erik Peterson, Holly Powell, Sarah Rasmussen, Adam Jones, Jamie Sitterley, Andrea Jones, Matthew Carney, Wesley Peterson, Abby Sitterley, and Christopher Carney. 2 great grandchildren with 2 more on the way; sister-in-law Helen Mastin of Canadice, brother-in-law and sister-in-law Ivan and Virginia Mastin of Springwater and many nieces and nephews.
he was born on February 21, 1930 to Donald and Lucretia Hicks in Rochester, NY. She graduated from Irondequoit High School in 1947 and continued her education at the University of Rochester where she earned her bachelor’s degree. Grace met the love of her life Harold “Mike” Mastin in Honeoye, where she was employed at Honeoye Central School as an art teacher. She took time off to raise her children, then went to the state college at Geneseo to get her Master’s degree in Education and returned to Honeoye Central School where she was an elementary teacher until her retirement in 1982.
The Honeoye-Hemlock American Legion Auxiliary Post 1278 was an important part of Grace’s life. She was poppy chairman, and for many years leading up to Memorial Day you could find her around town with her poppy can in hand. She held a variety of offices, including president and chaplain. Grace had over 500 hours of volunteer service to veterans at the Veteran’s Administration Hospital in Canandaigua.
In retirement, Grace and Mike enjoyed traveling and spent winters at their home in Orlando, Florida. She avidly followed sports, especially the Buffalo Bills, Orlando Magic, and the Atlanta Braves.
Friends and family may call Wednesday, July 24 from 4:00-7:00 p.m. at Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, Inc. at 8624 Main Street, Route 20A, Honeoye. A funeral service will be held at the Honeoye United Church of Christ on Main Street in Honeoye on Thursday, July 25 at 10:00 a.m., followed by a graveside service and luncheon. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Honeoye-Hemlock American Legion Auxiliary Post 1278, PO Box 288, Honeoye, NY 14471 or to the Ontario County Health Facility’s Activities Department, 3062 County Complex Drive, Canandaigua, NY 14424. To send condolences, visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com
To the Mastin Family, our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of great loss. Grace was a loving and caring person and will be missed by all who loved her.
Sorrowfully,
Guy & Cindy
Your mom’s legacy is well served by the love she obviously bestowed on you all; the same love you all share so generously with us! Maybe her support from above can give the Bills a needed boost.
Dear Laurie,
I am thinking of you and wishing you and your family well.
With prayers and kindness,
Shelly Pechter Himmelrich
Laurie- Dick and I send our love, prayers and thoughts to you, your boys and family. May you feel strength from within knowing your precious mom lives on in the hearts of so many. With our love, Barb
Penny, and Sisters,
I am sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. She was a wonderful lady. When I arrived at HCS, she was one of the first to offer friendship and loving advice about the children and families I would soon teach and love. Fond memories of Grace will always be in my heart. Prayers of healing from me for the entire family, Peg
Laurie, Jeannie and I, give our Condolences to you and your Family on the passing of your Mother.
Laurie, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My condolences to you and your family. My heart goes out to you. My prayers and thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
So sorry, Laurie, to hear of your loss. My sympathies.
My heartfelt condolences to Grace’s family. I will remember Grace fondly. Each Memorial Day, I will think of Grace smiling, in her blue uniform and hat, handing out poppies. Grace will be missed and remembered. With sincere sympathy, Mary Jo
Dear Laurie – Bob Bailyn and I are thinking of you and we send our love and support to you and your family. Susan
Our sympathy and love to the “Mastin” girls. Mom has been a part of our family’s lives for many years. Leigh and I had “Miss Hicks” as our elementary art teacher, the three boys had “Mrs. Mastin” as their third grade teacher, and when Mom retired, she requested that I be her replacement. The rest is history. Of course who could forget the best baby sitters in the world. Mom was a loving teacher and was able to instill learning skills that would carry a student throughout life.
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Love,
The Statt Family