Conesus Lake: Carol Anne-Reeves Semmler, 75 years of Conesus Lake died suddenly, Saturday, April 21, 2012 at Rochester General Hospital. She was born December 24, 1936, in Mendon, NY the daughter of George and Ruth Perkins Reeves. She graduated at the top of her class from Alfred Technical University in 1956 with a degree in business after graduating Valedictorian from Victor Central School in 1954. She married Lee E. Semmler on June 15, 1957, her husband of 36 years. He died April 30, 1993.
She is survived by 4 children, Stacy (Scott) Jesse of Lakeville, Marc (Patti) Semmler of Livonia,, Scott Semmler of Roanoke, TX, and Todd Semmler of Conesus. 5 granddaughters, Jennifer,Amanda, Michelle, Brittany, and Sara. Also, niece, Kelly Cotter of Canandaigua and nephews Pastor Kevin Cotter of Canandaigua and Kree Cotter of Honeoye.
Friends may call Tuesday 4 – 6 PM at Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, Inc. Routes 15 & 20A. 21 Big Tree St. Livonia where services will follow visitation at 6 PM. with Pastor Kevin Cotter officiating. Private Burial, Mendon Cemetery. Friends wishing may make memorial contributions to Hearthside Cats, PO Box 282, Geneseo, NY 14454. To send condolences, please visit:
www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com
April 23, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with Carol’s family and friends. She was a dear cousin – I was the flower girl at her wedding in a beautiful dress made by Carol’s mother, Ruth. I have many fond memories of summer family picnics at the lake and at Aunt Ruth’s – May Carol rest in peace.
~ Julie, Jersey City