Canandaigua: Formerly of Lima, she was a resident of 40 Wilcox Lane Apts. and most recently of the Pines at M.M. Ewing Continuing Care Center. Evelyn died peacefully Thurs. March 1, 2012, surrounded by her family. She was 84.
Evelyn was born Sept. 19, 1927. The eldest of 8 children born to Clarence and Dorothy (Swartz) Herington. Besides her parents, she is predeceased by 1 sister Vivian Andersen and 3 brothers Richard, George, and Robert Herington. Her husband and friend, Eugene F. Klink died in 2005.
Evelyn is survived by her daughter Patricia (Gene) Cardwell of Elmira, NY and her son Keith (Deborah) Klink of Honeoye, NY. Also surviving, are her brother Clarence Jr. “Zeke” Herington of Nunda, NY and sister Lois Gascon of Canaseraga, NY and Cleola “Sook” Herington of Perkinsville, NY.
Evy has 6 surviving grandchildren, James (Chris) Munson, Fred (Billie Jo) Munson all of Elmira, NY. Jennifer (Steve) Smalls of Farmington, NY, Jodi (Tim) Murphy of Honeoye, NY Jaimie Klink of Geneva, NY and Jillian Klink of Victor, NY. There are 12 great-grandchildren and 8 great, great grandchildren. Many nieces, nephews, and cousins remember her lovingly.
There will be no calling hours at Evelyn’s request. A Celebration of Life “Party” will be announced at a later date at the convenience of her family. Keith and Debbie would like to thank all her friends at Wilcox Lane for all they did for Mom. Also the staff at 3E and 3W F.F. Thompson Hospital (especially Emily) and The Pines Staff (most especially “her” Jacob, Amber, Jennifer, Lisa, Debbie, Steph, Chelsea, and Janelle). A special hug goes to MaryAnn and Mary who made her passing such a loving, beautiful memory for her family and to Juli Carver for taking the whole journey with us.
Thank you too, to all our loving family at The Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Canandaigua, NY. Without your visits and phone calls and hugs and prayers, we would surely have fallen apart. We love you.
Arrangements entrusted to the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home Inc., Livonia – Honeoye. To send a condolence and for further information please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com
I really wish i got to spend more time w. you grandma. I Still remember you even tho i havnt seen you in over 10 years But i still loved you and asked about you all of the time; RIP.. <3 you!
KEITH AND PATTI AM VERY SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR MOTHER’S PASSING. A GREAT WOMAN, FRIEND AND COUSIN. RIP EVIE CHUCK AND FAMILIY
Fond memories of years working together in the lab at CMG, playing adult basketball in Lima, eons ago and a special friend. She will be missed. Condolences to her loving family.