Conesus, NY: Peacefully, with family by her side, on Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at age 85. Martha was born on February 11, 1936 in Rochester, NY to the late Francis and Elizabeth (Duncan) Lewis, Sr. In addition to her parents, she was also predeceased by her husband of 58 years, William E. Gannon, son William F. “Kat” Gannon, her brother Francis “Jerry” Lewis and sister Anne Kasiske. Survived by daughters; Mary (Vincent) McKeown, Jr. of Geneseo, Bridget Gannon of Geneseo, and Maureen “Murphy” (John) Gilsenan of Poughkeepsie; grandchildren, Vincent (Shannan) McKeown, Amanda McKeown (Alexander Kunkel), Dylan Gilsenan, and Shane Gilsenan; great-granddaughters, Evelyn, Kelly, and Colleen McKeown. Also survived by several nieces, nephews, and dear friends.
Music was Martha’s passion and she enjoyed her time as a church organist and pianist for many years in the community. She was a member of the American Guild of Organists, served as a Town Councilwoman on the Conesus Town Board, was a past Officer of the Peo Bay Association in Cape Vincent, NY, and was a long-time member of the Conesus Legion Post #1779 Auxiliary. Martha and her husband Bill were recognized as the Conesus Senior Citizens of the Year, which made them smile. She was affectionately known as “Marvelous Martha” by her family and for possessing a great sense of humor. She truly loved living on Conesus Lake, her home of 50 years.
Family and friends may call on Sunday, August 8th, from 1pm-3pm at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home Inc., 21 Big Tree Street, Rte 15 & 20A, Livonia, NY where a Service to Celebrate Martha’s Life will be held at 10am on Monday, August 9th. Rev. Sue Forsythe will be the celebrant. Burial will follow at Arnold Cemetery Conesus, NY. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in her memory to the Morgan Estates Memory Care Unit Activities Fund, 4588 Morgan View Road, Geneseo, NY 14454 or the Livingston County Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation Memory Care Unit Activities Fund, 11 Murray Hill Drive, Mt. Morris, NY 14510. To send a condolence or share a memory please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com
3 years ago we lost you. You are missed.
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Happy Birthday!! We miss you!!!
Happy Anniversary!!
Two years ago we lost you. You are missed.
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Happy Birthday Marvelous Martha!!
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Happy Anniversary!!!
1 year ago, we lost you. You are missed.
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Happy Birthday!!
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Merry Christmas Mom!
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Happy Anniversary!
Dear Mary and family, Your mom was a lovely lady. She was so nice to me. I am sorry that health problems prevent me from coming today. You are in my prayers.
Sincerely, Sheila Prevost Dunnington
Praying for your family. MARTHA WAS AN AMAZING LADY. SHE WILL BE MISSED. KAY
Maureen and family,
We are sorry for the heartbreaking passing of your Mother. Please accept our condolences at this sad time.
Cindy, Jim and Peter
Awwww sad to hear this. A sweet n funny Lady. Never a full moment around Martha. Rest in peace Marvelous Martha. My condolences to the Gannons.
Sorry to hear about Martha. She was a great friend. So much fun.
Vernice Tenny
Mo & Gilly, So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. RIP Mrs. Gannon.
Sincere condolences to the family.
Mr. Bracchi
God Bless You Martha
Martha & Bill where the best neighbors. They both had a great sense of humor. Martha sure could make me smile and laugh. Sincere condolences to the family.
My thoughts and prayers are with the Gannon family. So sorry for your loss.
Our sympathies Maureen…Kendra and Rob