Spencerport: At age 70, Ann passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 9, 2023 at her home in Spencerport, NY. She was born on March 12, 1953 in Rochester, NY to the late Allen and Jane Ward. Survived by her beloved husband, Alan S. Mathias; her children, Jeffrey (Yagna Nag Chowdhuri) Mathias, Melanie Mathias, and her brother, Dave (Lin) Ward, along with several nieces, nephews, and many friends.
Ann was unfailingly generous. She gave of herself freely and without expectation: as a wife, a mother, a volunteer, and a beloved community member. Ann loved the great outdoors and a good book. Ever curious and an adventurer at heart, Ann explored places near and far. Her travels took her from the Grand Canyon to Mexico to India but she never lost her love for upstate New York, where she loved to kayak, watch birds, and ride her bicycle. Ann was blessed with a deep sense of rootedness, tracing her family’s genealogy across centuries and keeping history alive for her children. Ann was a skilled quilter and a gifted gardener who loved nothing more than to sit and watch her garden grow.
Friends and family are invited to call from 4-6PM on Monday, July 17, 2023 at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, 21 Big Tree Street in Livonia. At the conclusion of calling hours friends and family are invited to share a eulogy or an anecdote about Ann. No formal funeral services will take place. To share a memory or a condolence, please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com
Ann was a lovely, gracious, warm and welcoming woman. We were the “youngsters” in our Book Club in Scottsville, and enjoyed so many afternoons of good books and good fellowship! My sincerest condolences to the entire family. May you all cherish her memories as we all do.
How sad I am to hear of Ann’s passing. We grew up in Lakeville and were classmates at LCS. I still remember piano lessons at her house, the wonderful garden there and what a kind person Ann was. I regret I only remained in touch through Christmas cards, and briefly at her dad’s funeral. Thoughts and prayers to her family.
Alan, Jeff, Melanie, and family…..
My sincere sympathy to you at the passing of Ann. I knew her through her years as a TJ Connor parent. Always a champion of her children, eager to volunteer for all.
May your cherished memories bring you joy as well as comfort.
Alan, Jeff, and Mel
I was saddened to hear of Ann’s death. I was so fortunate to have met and worked with her as Jeff and Mel traveled through their school years at Wheatland Chili.
my memories of her are vivid. She always was calm, curious, and always brought a sense of peacefulness to all the a conversations and activities that we were able to share during those years.
My thoughts are with all of you find your path in grieving but also celebrating her legacy
Tom Gallagher
I am so sadden to hear of my wonderful classmate Ann’s passing She was such a kind generous person and though we kept in contact mostly through texts and Facebook we did get to catch up over lunch a bit over a year ago along with her great friend Nedra. I regret not having more time to get together laugh and reminisce.
Al we’re so sorry to learn of Ann’s passing. Our sincere condolences.
John and Judy Bacon
I am so sorry to hear of Ann’s passing. I have warm memories of her participation in a Spanish class I also take at Osher. I want to convey warm condolences to Al and the rest of the family for their loss.
One of the most humble persons ever. Highly respected by all. 13 years together in the same class, plus church activities since birth.
So thankful we reconnected in the past few years. Condolences and healing prayers for David, her husband Alan and their children, and all those who hold her in their hearts.
What shocking news! Ann was such a wonderful person – she will be sorely missed!!! My deep condolences to her family.
My sincere condolences.
Having known Ann and all her family in Lakeville all my life, I want you to know I
share your grief. The last time I saw her was when she and Nedra visited Katie and me here in Las Vegas a few years ago. She will be greatly missed! She most certainly was a beautiful person, inside and out.
Alan , David and family, I am so sad to hear of Ann’s passing. She was so joyous and full of life! I am praying for peace and comfort for your family.
My Condolences to the Ward and Mathias familys.