Canaseraga, NY:  At age 83, Kathryn passed peacefully on June 18, 2021 at the Livingston County Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation after a lengthy struggle with Alzheimer’s.  She was born on August 9, 1937 in Hornell, NY to the late Claude and Blanche Parker.  In addition to her parents she was predeceased by her husband James A. Renwand Sr. and children; Joseph C. Renwand, Jerry A. Renwand, and Carol L. Carpenter.  Survived by children; James (Wendy) Renwand Jr. of Greenwood, Carla (Gerry) Brzezinski of Livonia, and Cindy (Buddy) Getman of Alfred; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren that she loved dearly; sister Doris Dailey of Hornell; many nieces and nephews.

Kathryn grew up in Almond, NY and graduated from Alfred-Almond Central School.  She was always proud that she and a friend were the first women to join the Future Farmers of America (FFA.)  Her life centered around her family, her children and grandchildren.  Kathryn was a parishioner at St. Mary’s Catholic Church for many years.  She retired from Gunlocke in Wayland, NY after being there for over 30 years.

No prior calling hours will be held per Kathryn’s wishes.  All are welcome to her funeral mass which will be held at 11am on Friday, June 25^th, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 6 North Street, Canaseraga, NY.  Burial will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Canaseraga.  A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held on August 29^th at the Getman Family Home, more details to follow.  Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to the Pine Street Inn Homeless Shelter, 444 Harrison Ave., Boston, MA 02118 or the Alzheimer’s Association, 435 E. Henrietta Road, Rochester, NY 14620.  To send a condolence or share a memory please visit:  www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com