Conesus Lake: At age 65, Marie A. Zea passed on December 2, 2021, at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, NY. She was born on October 10, 1956, to the late Lauren and Elizabeth (Flansburg) Blood. Survived by siblings; Shirley Dildine of Hornell, Bill Blood of Kansas, and Laurenia (Matthew) Templeton of Livonia; nieces, Ashley Templeton (George Embrey) of Webster and Niki (Zack) Swank of Arkansas; nephew, James (Christine) Dildine of New York, NY; great niece, Emmaline Dildine, and great-nephew Parker Dildine; and many friends including dear friend Susan (Tim) Calkins.
Marie enjoyed spending time surrounded by friends and family. All who knew Marie would describe her as a fun loving and genuine person with a fantastic sense of humor. Marie was a strong advocate of paying it forward and making sure her loved ones were taken care of. Marie had a passion for traveling and often enjoyed picking up her nieces and taking them on “adventure days”. Marie found solitude at her home on the lake where she often hosted gatherings for friends and family. Marie retired from Monroe #1 BOCES where she worked as a Speech-Language Pathologist for many years.
Family and friends may call on Monday, December 13th, from 4-7pm at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home Inc., 21 Big Tree Street, Rte 20A, Livonia, NY. Marie’s Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30am on Tuesday, December 14th, at St. Matthew Catholic Church, 6591 Richmond Mills Road, Rte 20A, Livonia, NY. Burial will follow at St. Rose Cemetery, Lima, NY. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Livonia Ambulance, PO Box 8, Livonia, NY 14487 or to Golisano Children’s Hospital, PO Box 278996, Rochester, NY 14627. To send a condolence please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com
Laurenia, Ashley, Niki and Gordie ….how special each of you were to Marie! She was so fortunate to have your loving care and support over all these many (21) years I knew her as my delightful neighbor!
What a blessing It was to be with her and share her witty humor, and engage in so much laughter! AND to witness her steady and unwavering determination to make her way home! My sincere sympathy on her loss ….to each of you and all her family and friends
My husband, Dick, and I were on the Conesus Lake Association Board with Marie for many years. We always enjoyed her willingness to help out. My sincere sympathy to her family.
I’m so sorry to hear this. Gid bless you Marie.
My sympathies to Marie’s family. She was a wonderful member of the Assessment Board of Review for the Town of Geneseo. Her perspective and contributions are a treasure.
I’m going to miss you Marie and your updates. I am so happy to have had the honor of working with you at BOCES, and the laughter we shared. I’ll miss your honesty, straightforwardness and your loving heart.
So sorry for this loss.
It’s hard to lose a classmate. Thoughts and prayers for the family.
So sorry for your loss. Marie was a friend back in our school days. We had some nice times on the sleepovers at their house in the center. I know she will be sorely missed by many. May she rest in peace now.
Truly sad about the loss of your sister and we all sure miss her. Our prayers are with her. Love Richard and Jeanne Van Grol Dirk and Rory
Loved you cousin, will miss your constant optimism for life! In our hearts, Cathleen and Will, Cullen and Maggie
A great childhood friend– we shared many laughs during overnight stays and riding the bus–and around the dinner table (when Mrs.B made mac n cheese).
So sorry to hear. Thoughts and prayers to all of you.
So sorry for your loss
Sincerely
Brian and Sue Mineti
We are so sorry for your loss. Marie was a great fun loving person. She will be greatly missed. Are thoughts and prayers are with you all! Sandy and Gary Hubble
So sorry to get the news. Many memories of our neighbors in the center. Loved the fresh bread that Shirley made in the coffee cans. I didn’t realize that our Bruce was two weeks younger than Marie
She was so full of life – with an infectious smile. So going to miss her at your gatherings Laurenia. Hugs and blessings to your family. Until we meet again.
We are very sorry for the loss of your Sister, Aunt, and cousin. Marie was one of our oldest and dearest friends. There are really no words to express how sad we are at her passing…. Our prayers are with you all! Susan and Tim Calkins