Conesus Lake: June 17, 2014 at age 87 years. Survived by her husband John M. Woodruff, who served as a long time administrator at Jamestown High School. Children; Dr. J. David (Linda) Woodruff, Gary (Mary) Woodruff, Mark (Lani) Woodruff all of Livonia. 11 Grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, brother Ronald (Marilyn) Heffernan of Henrietta, and several nieces & nephews.
Beloved Wife, Mother, Grandma, Great-Grandma, Aunt, Sister, Neighbor and Friend. Wynne was truly loved by everyone who knew her. She lived a long beautiful life filled with devotion to her family and friends. Her gentle voice and soft touch will be missed by all. Married for 69 years to John Woodruff, they raised three boys. Dave (Linda), Gary (Mary), Mark (Lani). She enjoyed 11 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. Besides her family, she loved the lake, her bridge club, and playing dominoes on the porch while the sun set over the lake. Not many can think of McPherson’s point without fond memories of “Winnie”. We will cherish these memories forever, and carry her with us in our hearts. Her strength was infinite, her smile contagious and her spirit will live on through us all. Rest in peace, beautiful.
The family extends their most sincere appreciation to Livingston County Hospice for their compassion, care, and love of Wynne during these difficult days.
Friends are invited to attend Wynne’s Memorial Service on Monday, June 23rd, at 11am at the United Methodist Church of Livonia, 21 Summers Street, Livonia. Private burial Union Cemetery, Livonia. Memorial contributions may be made in Wynne’s memory to the United Methodist Church of Livonia, PO Box 23, Livonia, NY 14487. 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
My deepest sympathies and condolences to the Woodruff Family. Winnie has been a wonderful neighbor for over 20 years. She always had a smile on her face and a twinkle in her eye. Whether walking the dog, or kids years later, I always looked forward to seeing her in the neighborhood…great conversation, sweet and friendly personality…You were an amazing and wonderful person. I will always remember you. McPherson Point will not be the same without you; our neighborhood collectively weeps; you have brought joy to so many through the years. May you rest in peace
I will always remember your welcoming home at the lake. The many memories that we shared down there as a family. Aunt Wynne, you are a beautiful, happy soul. I always felt comfortable walking over whenever we were down at the lake. I will cherish these memories forever.
I enjoyed exchanging Christmas cards every year. And also watching you and Uncle John dance together at family weddings. You will be missed dearly, but your legacy will live on though all of the people you have touched.
with lots of love,
Kelly, Vlad, Anya and Alex
Rest in peace Grandma Wynne Woodruff. A lady who can be explained in many extraordinary ways, but her legacy to me will be only explained by one word “LOVE” she not only loved all, but she was also loved by all. Today GOD got a great gift and Christian!
We all pray for a day where there is no more pain and suffering, but my wonderful grandmother showed that you can even live on earth and use Love and forgiveness to avoid the pain and suffering. Today I sat with about 90% of the family and what I got from it was the simple truth that she taught trough Love and not harsh discipline. She did this 87 years ago and the world is just know catching on to this concept.
This includes not disciplining he son who had be asked “not to come to school for a few days” she Lived for the future and not the past. As she always knew we learn from our mistakes and not dwelling on them! These lesson 87 years later are just developing into concept today the sports and community programs today. It is people like grandma Wynne that gave birth to these development models that work today.
Not only did she create this business (Love) model, but she is proof the worked with three of the most wonderful Kids in the World, but the Legacy the bible preaches is LOVE! So you can if you believe in God like Grandma did and myself or you can surely agree that love we preached by both!
Don’t get me wrong she was a Christian, but even if you are not you can learn the simple concept of loving your neighbors from Wynne Woodruff. She may know you or not know you, but she always loved you! Today is not a day to be sad, but a day for all of us to smile and thank the greater power. A day to be missed if fair, but a day to be sad is not the way she lived her life. Grandma was never unfair and was always honest with her thoughts. She always said what she needed to in love if it was good or bad.
As the first paragraph read and the thesis statement stated there is only one way to describe my grandmother Wynne; LOVE and Christian (meaning the belief and love of the lord! This is the first death I have not had tears though because I know she is in a better place them me. If I have any tears it will only because I cannot join her on the throne next to Jesus!
Florence and I would like express our condolences to the famiy. We have always thought very highly of “Wynne” and John. Are prayers and thoughts are with you all.
My condolences to the family, May the Lord Bless her and keep her forever in his kingdom .