Avon: 1/31/1922 – 11/3/2013 at age 91 years. Predeceased by her companion of 50 years Owen J. Rose. She is survived by her children; Diana Lord, Ronald Smith, Carole (Bill) Dale, Mike (Deb) Collins, Mary Henderson, Pat Rose, Robert Rose, Tim (Stephanie) Rose, and Troy Rose. 17 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren, & 5 great great grandchildren.

Geraldine “Gerry” was a loving mother and grandmother who loved to cook and bake. She loved to feed and take care of all her neighbors. She was an animal lover at heart especially her cats. She and Owen raised their family in Avon, NY on the farm where he worked for John Halpin for over 40 years. For the past 5 years she was a resident at the Conesus Lake Nursing Home and the family thanks their staff for the wonderful care she received.

Friends may call Thursday from 4-7pm at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home Inc., 21 Big Tree St., Rte 15 & 20A, Livonia where services will follow calling at 7pm. Memorial contributions may be made to Lollypop Farm, 99 Victor Road, Fairport, NY 14450. To send a condolence and for further information please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com