Avon: Bambi Lynn Woolston, who devoted her life to caring for her children and helping others who needed help taking care of themselves, passed away on Friday, March 22, 2019 at Strong Memorial Hospital.
“Bam” was born in Warsaw, Wyoming County, to the late John and Sylvia Woolston.
Bam worked as a daycare provider for Annie’s Ark and went on to care for her own children and others as a self-employed daycare provider. She later spent the next 17 years working for the Livingston County Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation as a nursing assistant, where she retired in 2016.
Bam also pursued interests in gardening, sewing, and spending summers on Conesus Lake – but there was nothing she enjoyed more than spending time with her family.
She is survived by her children, Ryan (Liz) Witherow of Avon, Patrick (Nicole Robinson) Witherow of Rochester, and Jeffery (Meghan DeWinde) Witherow of Conesus; her grandchildren, Brooke Witherow and Carter Witherow; her siblings, Brenda (Alan) Hettrick of Dansville, Chris Woolston of Conesus, and Brian Woolston (Susan Guess and Mayson) of Leicester; and her aunts; Sally Witter and Ruth Witter; and her beloved dog Lily.
Family and friends are welcome to come and share memories on Saturday, March 30, 2019 from 2-5 p.m. at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, 21 Big Tree Street in Livonia, with a memorial service immediately following at 5 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, www.alz.org. For further information and a link that can be used to send condolences, please visit www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com.
May the Family find some comfort in knowing that she is safe in Jehovah Gods memory awaiting for Him to instruct Jesus Christ to fulfill the words he had spoken in John 5:28,29 about a time when he will resurrrect her back to life again and then she will have the ability to live forever on a paradise earth, as the Bible says in Psalm 37;29 which says: The righteous will possess the earth and they will live forever on it. So may these words bring a real sense of comfort to your hearts while at the same time, helping your minds to Invision your selves embracing her in your arms again, to hold and to cherish, forever and so to find the peace that surpasses all understanding then go to JW.org and read it there in Gods word the Bible and see for your selves, what other promises does Jehovah God give to us humans for the future.
Ryan, Patrick, Jeffery, Brenda, Chris and Brian…We are so very sorry to hear of Bambi’s passing. We have such special memories of her (and John and Sylvia) from church and Annie’s Ark. Please know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers. Grace and Peace……. Melinda and John Sciera
Ryan, Pat and Jeff – Sending my condolences and sympathy. Your mom was a good mom and loved you all dearly. You’re all in my thoughts and prayers. XXOO
So sorry to hear of Bambi’s passing; I remember Bambi in Sunday School with my my Mom Emma Taft. Our prayers are with your family.
So sorry to hear of Bambi’s passing; I remember Bambi in Sunday School with my my Mom Emma Taft. Our prayers are with your family.
Dear Ryan, Elizabeth, Brooke, Carter and others in your family, I am very sorry to hear of Bambi’s passing. I pray your will know God’s comfort. Ryan, I remember seeing you dance with your mom at your wedding — a beautiful sight. I am glad she was there to rejoice with you. She sounds like a lovely woman. Love to you all.
So sorry for the loss of Bambi, Deepest Sympathy, thoughts and prayers to her entire family. Cherish all the wonderful memories and God Bless all of you.
The Cottone family
I’m so sorry to hear about Bambi!
I am saddened to hear of Bambi’s passing! She was just a teen-ager working at Conesus Lake Nursing Home when I met her YEARS ago! Loved her then…praying for her family now.
Sorry to hear this news.. May all of the families affected by Bambi’s passing find solace and make peace with their loss.. Our condolences to all my past friends. May she rest in peace. .
I knew Bambi from school. She was a lovely person. Sorry to hear of her passing, she will be missed. Micci Piraino.
What a shock! We are so sorry to hear about Bambi. She was always so nice. Our thoughts and prayers are with her whole family.
My son, Ryan Tomassetti who is in California, sends his sympathy to the Woolston-Witherow family. My son grew up with that family thru church, school and band. Bambi was always there for her kids and that included kids in the community.
I am so sorry to hear about Bambi’s passing. Her Ryan and my Ryan are friends and many a time the “moms” were trying to keep those two out of trouble and on the straight and narrow. She loved kids. She will be missed.
So sad to hear about Bambi’s passing. Prayers for you all. Love, Gary and Carol Parisella
My prayers for the family in their loss of a sister , mother , grandmother and precious woman. May the memories wrap their arms around you and Gods love cover you in peace and comfort …I fondly remember Bambi’s laughter when the children at the Ark did something silly. She was always loving and sweet to the children she cared for.
Anne Clements
Brenda, I am saddened to hear about the death of your sister Bambi.
I remember her from times spent at your house when we were young. My heart is with you and your family during this difficult time. May you find comfort with each other and cherished memories with her children.
Jane konarski (Whitford)
Bambi was a great friend thru grade school and high school! She always shared her popcorn at lunch and she always had really good popcorn! Blessings to her family she was a great friend.
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with all her family.
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with all her family,
So Sorry to hear about Bambi! I enjoyed working with her!?
So very sorry for your loss.