Honeoye: At age 59, Denise passed away early on Tuesday morning, August 6, 2019 at Highland Hospital in Rochester. She was born in Canandaigua, NY to the late Warren and Betty Gean Beeman Laverack. Denise is predeceased by her second dad; Willam Laverack and her brother; Pastor Warren “Butch” Beeman. Survived by her beloved husband of 40 years; Terry W. Cratsley, her devoted children; Maria (Dale) Guy of Dalton, NY, Terry J. Cratsley of Hemlock, NY, her sisters; Karyn (Lee) Herman of Honeoye, NY, Kathy Beeman of Bloomfield, NY, Deborah (Bob) Marshall of Canandaigua, NY, Bettina (John) Davison of Clifton Springs, NY, her adored grandchildren; Megan, Lacey, Terry ”Junior”, Jozlynne, and Gage.
Denise spent several years working at Norman Howard School as an assistant, a member of the Richmond Fire Department and would often be seen during the holidays beside the man in red.
A Memorial Service to celebrate Denise’s life will be held on Sunday, August 18, 2019 at 2PM at the Honeoye United Church of Christ, 8758 Main Street in Honeoye. In lieu of flowers a memorial contributions may be made to the Richmond Fire Department, PO Box 469, Honeoye, NY 14471 or to the United Church of Christ, 8758 Main Street, Honeoye, NY 14471. To share a memory or a condolence please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com
Terry, Maria, Megan & Lacey, TJ & family,
I am so very sorry to hear of Denise’s passing. I will always remember sitting on the stage in school with her laughing and joking how we got out of gym class together. May God Bless you all during this time.
Take care,
Terry: My thoughts and prayers are with you and Maria and TJ at this terribly difficult time. Although we have lost touch over the years, I will always remember her laugh and fun loving spirit! She was great company at Sandy Bottom and I will never forget her! May you all hold tight to all the great memories that were created with her.
I’m so sorry for your loss, Terry. Denise was one of the kindest people to me when I moved to Honeoye as a teenager. She always had a smile on her beautiful face. She also made both of my kiddos very happy at Christmas time. That is how I will remember her ~ making others happy.
May you feel God’s loving arms wrapped around you all as you go through this sad time. Denise was a wonderful person who blessed others with wonderful caring. May she rest in peace
Terry, Maria and Tj, I am so sorry to hear about Denise. My thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
I regard Denise as my sister. My wife Carole and I met her when we visited Honeoye soon after my Dad William Laverack and her Mum Betty Gean married. I got to know Denise through Facebook contact from England. I enjoyed her humour and inquiring mind. Denise was very engaging and warm and I was honoured to get to know her. We had long talks over the years that followed. I will miss Denise very much and wont forget her. We send our sincere condolences to you and your family Terry at this sad time. We will be thinking of you all on Sunday.
Our condolences to your family. Too much sadness for your family this year.
Peace and prayers,
The Fitzgeralds
Terry and family So sorry for your loss
Terry,
I am so sorry to hear of Denise’s passing. She was a wonderful person who will truly be missed. Together with “Santa”, she brought a lot of joy to many of our town’s children. Please know that you and your family are in my prayers.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family. God bless you all.
Dave and Cheryl Lockwood
Terry I am so sorry for your loss of a wonderful and loving person.
My prayers and love let you know that we will always be here for you.
Terry, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this period of great loss.