Fairport: At age 85, Geraldine passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2020 at Highland Hospital in Rochester, NY. She was born in Canandaigua, NY to the late John and Clela Powers. Gerry was predeceased by her husband of 45 years; Jackie C. Deane. She is survived by special cousin William (Mary Jo) Ingraham, godchild Jeffrey Ingraham and Jamey Ingraham. Also, cousins Stephanie Butler and Richard Ingraham. Nieces: Patricia & William Quagliata (Billy and Michelle), Suzanne & Denny Trask (Todd/Jennifer and Benjamin), Kathleen & Dale VanNort (April & Ricky), Laurie Lunn Stevens (Ryann), Roxanne & Paul Hayes (Erin, Zoe, Hannah, Joanna). Nephews: Todd (Jennifer) Trask, Deane Park, Timothy Park, Kevin & Karen Lunn (Jennifer and Ashley) Ethan & June Deane (Seth & Hannah). Friends: Tony Wildy, Pat Millner and many other wonderful friends.
Geraldine was a graduate of SUNY Geneseo. She went on to work as a teacher in Penfield, NY at Indian Landing for over 30 years.
Gerry was always on the go, ready to join friends for golf, cards, mahjong, stitching, gardening, or lunch. She enjoyed travel, jazz music, attending plays, and visiting museums. She never made it past an ice cream stand!
A Memorial Mass will be held for Gerry on Saturday, August 22, 2020 at 11:00 AM at St. John of Rochester, 8 Wickford Way in Fairport, NY followed by her interment at St. Rose Cemetery on Evergreen Street in Lima, NY. To share a memory or a condolence, please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com
This news saddens me. First Jack, and now Gerrie. I feel my world is empty without both of them. Gerrie was such a great source of encouragement and support. I’m going to miss her.
We are deeply saddened by Geraldines passing. Gerry and I were close friends ever since we were old enough to have friends and play together. Even before the 1st grade. The Library in Livonia was our front yard and the cannon was our playground. We kept in touch all through the years. We saw her in Florida several times. We rented a cottage on Conesus Lake for quite a few years and had Gerry and many other old friends there each year. I will miss her a lot.
We are deeply saddened by the passing of our dear friend. Geraldine and I were close friends ever since we were old enough to have friends and play together. Even before 1st grade in Livonia. The Library lawn was our front yard and the cannon was our playground. We kept in touch every year, saw her in Florida several times. We rented a cottage on Conesus Lake every year for quite a while and invited Gerry and a lot of other old friends. I will miss her a great deal.
Geraldine was a special cousin & friend to Bruce & I. She was a sparcal and a joy . Always happy. Bruce has passed but she was always here for me when I needed a friend. We loved her & miss her. I am sure she & Bruce have reconnected. Fond memories. Donna Ingraham
Gerry, I’m sure that the cloud you are will soon have a mahjong group and you’ll be loving it. Maggie and I will miss you, but we’ve had many years to enjoy your company. You were a wonderful lady.
Gerry was one of the first people I met when moving to Rochester and joined a Mah Jongg group. She always wore a smile to match her bright and cheerful outfit.
The last time she came to Mah Jongg, she had stopped on the way to purchase a chocolate ice cream cone, one of her many loves. She was a wonderful lady and will be missed by all who had the fortune to know her.
I met Gerry when we took a cruise to Dubai. She was a wonderful travel companion. We consequently had dinner together a few times and saw each other at RW events. She was such a nice, nice lady. My condolences to her family.
I had the gift of meeting Gerry through a Neighborhood Mah-Jongg group. Played with her a few times and she was very well liked, congenial and gentle. So very sorry for your loss and may all the fond memories and your faith keep you strong. Janet Provino
When we first met Geraldine in Ocala, FL when we visited William and MaryJo Ingraham. She was so sweet and always smiled. Beautiful memories. Our sincere condolences to her family.
Condolences on the loss of Gerry. She was a very popular member of our Renaissance Women group at Oak Run here in Ocala, FL.
Gerry was my neighborhood friend. We shopped for plants and gardened together. I was honored to have her as a friend. She lite up all our lives.
We knew Gerry from her winter home in Oak Run, Ocala Fl. She was so sweet and always wore a smile. We will miss her. Our sincere condolences to her family.
Gerrie was always smiling and a great friend to so many different people. I had the privilege of knowing Gerrie through the Embroiderer Guild of America. She will be missed.
Marie McCoy
So sorry to hear of Geraldines passing. She was part of the Powers family as I was also. With Sympathy, Mary Catherine O’Donnell Schultheis.
My condolences on the passing of your special cousin. We are very sorry about your loss. Hugs Dara and Sandra