Lakeville: April 12, 2015 at age 61 years. Predeceased by her parents Walter & Thelma McDonald. Survived by her husband Arnold Dimmick and children; Melanie (Windell) Alexander of Lakeville and William (Sara) Dimmick of Hemlock. Grandchildren; Allyson, Jacory, and Cherryonna Alexander & Parker and Gabriella Dimmick. Siblings; Pedgy (Ray) VanBuren of Geneseo, Ed (Maxine) McDonald of Ontario, Janice (James) McFollins of Batavia, and Maureen (Jeff) Schirmer of Leicester. Several nieces & nephews, cousins, and friends. Curly had valiantly battled cancer for the past 12 years. She was placed on comfort care Friday at Strong Memorial Hospital, and 2 days later succumbed to liver cancer surrounded by her loving family.
Curly was born on May 8, 1953 in Dansville, NY to parents Walter & Thelma (Haynes) McDonald. She graduated from Geneseo High School in 1971. She married Arnold J. Dimmick in 1976 and they celebrated their 38th anniversary last year. Curly was a quiet, creative, compassionate person, who always tried to help others. She was a loyal friend to everyone that she knew…always putting others first. Curly was witty and had a great sense of humor. She was always involved in the lives of her children and grandchildren which she dearly loved….she was a true family person. She will be greatly missed by her family and many friends.
Friends may call on Saturday, April 18th, from 12-2pm at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home Inc., 21 Big Tree Street, Rte 15 & 20A, Livonia, where services will follow calling at 2pm. To send a condolence and for further information please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com
Sincere Sympathy.
So sorry to hear about Thelmas passing. I went to school with her and she was the nicest person in the world!
Sharon Wolter
To all the family….our family is so sorry for your loss. May your memories help you cope and the fact that Curly is now with your mom and dad give you peace. Prayers for Curly and all of you.
Sincerely,
Pam & Dave Alford
and the rest of our Haynes family
Sorry for your loss.
Arnold Melanie Billy sorry for the loss of your mom we all had great times and even when my kids (chris,michelle) where little they liked coming to your house they loved your mom sorry again for your loss keep the good times in your heart she will all ways be with u
Curly you will surely be missed you were a great mother wife and grandmother and friend may you rest in peace
Love Barbara Boatright
Arnold Billy Melanie sorry for your loss losing a loved one is hard but Curly is now at peace without the pain,she was a great person was mom and grandma to a lot of kids over the years plus a fantastic friend we had some great times over the years I will sadly miss her .Love & Peace to you all .
Arnold, Billy, and Melanie, my heart goes out to you! It’s never easy to lose one you love even though you know their suffering on earth is over. She has gone on to a better place and reuniting with those who have gone before her. We will miss her down here but we will see her again when our time comes. I have many fond memories of curly.