Honeoye: Marlene passed away on January 2, 2025, at the M.M. Ewing Continuing Care Center in Canandaigua, NY. She is the daughter of the late Elbert and Helen Gumaer and was predeceased by her husband Edward “Bucky” Tears, sons; Randy Francis and Shawn Francis. She is survived by her son; James Francis Sr.; brother; Harvey (Pat) Gumaer, and grandson; James Tears Jr.

Marlene’s wishes were to have the following obituary.

Sunrise, June 18, 1939 – Sunset, January 2, 2025.

When I must leave you for a little while, please do not grieve and shed wild tears and hug your sorrow to you through the years. But start out bravely with a gallant smile; and for my sake and in my name, live on and do all things the same. Feed not your loneliness on empty days, but fill each waking hour in useful ways.

Reach out your hand in comfort and in cheer, and I, in turn, will comfort you, and hold you near, and never, never be afraid to die, for I am waiting in the sky.

Afterglow

I’d like the memory of me to be a happy one.

I’d like to leave an afterglow of smiles when life is done.

I’d like to leave an echo whispering softly down the way.

Of happy times and laughing times and bright and sunny days.

I’d like the tears of those who grieve, to dry before the sun.

Of happy memories that I leave when life is done.

Per Marlene’s wishes, there will be no calling or service. A private burial will take place in the Jacksonville Cemetery, Phoenix, NY at a later date. To share a memory or condolence, please visit: doughteryfuneralhomes.com