Livonia/Chili: August 9, 2011 at age 78 years. Predeceased by daughter Marianne; parents, Joseph and Emily Brien; and brother, William Brien. Survived by husband of 57 years, Harold “Brud” Donnelly; Children: Kathleen (Stephen) Morgan; Michael (Judy); Brien (Suzanne); Christopher (Michelle). Grandchildren: Katie (Loreto) Barbone, Erin (Ryan) Mohr, Patrick and Bridget Morgan, Meghan, Kayla, Kandis (Patrick) Holyfield, Shannon, Jo Brianne, Jacob, Joshua; Great-Grandchildren, Nyla and Mason; Sister-in-law, Judi Brien; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Jean and James Brown; many nieces and nephews.

Friends may call Friday from 4-8pm at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home Inc., 21 Big Tree St., Rte 15&20a, Livonia. Joan’s Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday at 1pm at St. Matthews Catholic Church, 6591 Richmond Mills Rd., Livonia. Burial will be held at St. Pius X Cemetery, Chili on Sunday at 12 noon. Memorial Contributions may be made to St. Matthews Church, PO Box 77, Livonia, NY 14487 or the Livingston County Hospice, 1 Murray Hill Dr., Mt. Morris, NY 14510. Special thanks to Livingston County Hospice, Lifetime Care, 3rd floor staff at Noyes Memorial Hospital, and many relatives and friends, near and far, for support, kind words, and actions. When you are thinking of Joan, do something fun today. To send a condolence and for further information please visit:
www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com