Dansville: July 26, 2014 at age 85 years. Predeceased by her husband Eugene Sherman and sister Thelma Bailey. Survived by daughters; Linda (Lou) DeStefano of Falling Waters, WV and Pam (Larry) Mentz of Dansville. Brother, Lonn Rathbun of Dansville, 2 grandchildren; Chris (April) DeStefano and Chad DeStefano, 2 great-grandchildren; Meliea and Ethen DeStefano. Step grandchildren, step great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Mary loved time spent with family and the laughter of her great-grandchildren. Mary and her cat Miss Kitty enjoyed watching the birds together. She will be truly missed.
A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, August 3rd, at 2pm at the South Dansville United Methodist Church, 9667 Cty Road 46, Arkport, NY. Pastor Greg White will be the celebrant. A luncheon will immediately follow the service at The Gathering Place. Memorial contributions may be made to the South Dansville UMC, The Gathering Place Fund, 9667 Cty Road 46, Arkport, NY 14807. 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
3+ weeks now and it still hasn’t gotten any better. There isn’t a morning, afternoon or evening that goes by that I don’t think of something that I needed to share with you or something to tell you that you would have thought was funny. I pick up the phone and almost dial your number or I find myself halfway to your front door and then it all comes crashing down again. I will never again hear daughter-it’s MOTHER!!, who calls you any more often? Nor will I ever see your beautiful smile at me from the other side of that door again. I not only considered you to be my Mom, but you honestly were my bestfriend, confidant, shopping pal, co-pilot on several trips around the country, and financial advisor. Anything I needed you were there. I will miss your daily imput into my life, but you taught me well, I will listen to that innervoice you threw in there!! I love you, and miss you bunches!!
Linda and Pam, Our sympathies go out to you and your families.I will always remember her gentle smile. I know she will be missed by all.
Linda and Pam, you were lucky to have such a dear, kind, sweet lady as your mother. She will be greatly missed.
Miss Mary,
You always had a welcoming beautiful smile. You & Snuffy were like a 2nd set of parents to us, and treated us like your own. You will be missed but never forgotten.
Linda, Pam, Chad, Chris & April, Our thoughts & prayers are with you all during this difficult time. Love & healing prayers for everyone. Sorry we can’t make it on Sunday but we will see you this week sometime.
Love & kisses….Peg & Chuck