Hemlock: Madeline M. Rolfe Seward, 84 years, of 4022 North Main St. Hemlock, NY (Livonia) died Wednesday November 7, 2012 at the Livingston County Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation in Mt. Morris. She was born in Lima, NY, March 8, 1928 the daughter of Edward and Genevieve Cuthberson Yorks. She was predeceased by her husbands, Charles C. Rolfe in 1981 and Edward J. Seward in 1993.
She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Pamela and Steven Bishop of Livonia; her granddaughter, Amanda Bishop of Auburn; several nieces and nephews, also many dear friends.
Friends may call Saturday 3 – 6 PM at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, Routes 15 & 20A, 21 Big Tree St. Livonia, NY where funeral services will be held Sunday at 2 PM. Burial, Union Cemetery, Livonia. Friends wishing may make memorial contributions to the Livingston County Humane Society, PO Box 233, Avon, NY 14414 or Livonia Ambulance, PO Box 8, Livonia, NY 14487. To send condolences, please visit:
www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com
Pam, Steven and Amanda, my deepest sympathy to you all in the loss of your mother, mother-in-law and grandmother. I remember watching your mother from the school bus, or as we would drive by during the spring of each new year, when she would be working in her flower gardens, in front of your house. She always looked so happy tending to her flowers and her work always looked beautiful. While she could be very stern about many things, I know without a doubt, that she loved you dearly. She had a beautiful smile. Hold fast to all your memories….. You’ll all be in my thoughts and prayers. Many Blessings and tender mercy to you all, during this time of sorrow….. and always.
To the Family of Ethel, she was a beautiful sprit always had something good to say. And yes she did love her dogs dearly (I think thats what got me to love my dogs so much) when I saw ethel picture in newspaper my heart melted old how i miss her so much over the years, the long long talks we used to have while working together at Bausch & Lomb. The evening conversation on her porch while I waited for the bus to go home. You see Ethel was one of the first person that I meet when I got hired at B & L, we really had a mother and daughter relationship and to think she never saw color as a issue. I learn alot from her about life and where it leads us. I know from her that Mr. Moody pass away very early in their marraige but her love for him lasted a life time. I just want to thank your family for sharing Ethel with us. She will always be in my heart
Venita Jackson-Brown