Conesus Lake: Margaret E. Brairton, 93 years, formerly of Rochester and Pompano Beach, FL died Friday, January 1, 2010 in Erie, PA. She was born in Honeoye Falls, NY on March 11, 1916, the daughter of the late William and Millicent Heimlich Despard. Margaret was a medical secretary at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, NY prior to her retirement. She enjoyed traveling and spending time with her late husband at their homes in Pompano Beach and Lakeville.

Preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Richard T. Brairton, her sister, Suzanne Dampier and her brother,Wayne Despard. Survivors include 2 children, Richard T. (Valerie) Brairton 11 of Milford, PA., and Barbara L. Brairton of Lawrence Park, PA., 3 grandchildren, Richard T. Brairton 111 of Pavilion, Janet Dayton of San Diego, Calif. and Stephen Brairton of Oregon. 7 great grandchildren, Mary, Moniique, Krista, Richard 1V, Dakota, Daniel Brairton and Sabrina Dayton.

Friends are invited to attend her 11 AM Mass of Christian Burial, Saturday, January 9, 2010 at St. Matthews Church, Route 20A, Livonia, NY with the Rev. John H. Hayes officiating. Burial, Temple Hill Cemetery, Geneseo, NY. Memorials may be made to the to the Springhill Fellowship Fund, 2323 Edinboro Rd. Erie, PA 16509. To send condolences or share a memory please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com