Livonia: Shirley Drain VanDerMeid, 85 years, of Livonia, NY died Thursday, September 1, 2011 at Conesus Lake Nursing Home in Livonia where she had been a resident the past six years. She was born June 12, 1926, in Canandaigua, NY the daughter of Carl and Mildred Coykendall Drain. A lifelong resident of Livonia, she graduated from Livonia High School and the former Genesee Hospital Nursing School in Rochester. She pursued her career as a Registered Nurse at the Genesee Hospital for several years. Shirley was married to her late Husband William R. VanDerMeid for 63 years prior to his passing in June, 2010. Her working career also included the cafeteria at Livonia Central School, a teacher aide at the school and also, serving as the registered nurse in the elementary school. She and Bill were both active members of the Livonia United Methodist Church where Shirley served as choir director for both the Junior and Senior choir for many years. She also was a member of the Livonia Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star.

She is survived by her Son, James (Shirley) VanDerMeid of Wayland, and Daughter, Lynda Robinson of Livonia. Her Grandchildren, Michael (Shamrock) VanDerMeid, Nicole VanDerMeid, Timothy (Cassandra) Robinson, Daniel (Justine)Robinson and Kristina Robinson. 9 Great-Grandchildren. Her Sister, Beverly Deats of Canadice, NY, Her Brothers, William (Delores) Drain of Geneseo and Richard (Eleanor) Drain of Bath, NY. Also, several nieces and nephews and dear friends.

The Family will receive friends Friday, September 9, 2011 from 3 – 5 PM at the Livonia United Methodist Church, 21 Summers St. Livonia, NY where services will folow at 5 PM. Burial, Union Cemetery, Livonia. Friends wishing may make memorial contribution to the Livonia United Methodist Church, PO Box 23, Livonia, NY 14487. Arrangements: Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, Inc. Livonia – Honeoye. To send condolences, share a memory, or further information, please visit:
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