Avon: The matriarch of the McKeown Family passed unexpectedly on December 30, 2016 at age 82 years. Survived by her husband of 60 years Vincent McKeown Sr. and children; Jeanne (Mark) Simpson, Vincent (Mary) McKeown Jr., Mary Minster, Joseph McKeown, John McKeown, Patricia McKeown, Kristine (Steve) Kornegay, Bridgett Ellis, and Shaun McKeown. Grandchildren; Jenna Simpson (John Gilsenan), Ryan (Jessica) Simpson, Trevor Simpson (Courtney Mahoney), Vincent William (Shannan) McKeown, Amanda McKeown (Alexander Kunkel), Blake Minster, Olivia Minster, Taylor Kornegay, Katie Grace Kornegay, Rachel Kornegay, Brooke Ellis, Colin Ellis, and Kyle Ellis. Great-grandchildren, Evelyn McKeown and Kelly McKeown. Also survived by siblings Shirley Tortoretti and Linda Wardell, sisters and brother in law, several nieces and nephews, and dear friends.
Gloria was a long time member of the Avon community and was a past manager and 40 year employee of Tom Wahl’s in Avon.
Friends may call on Wednesday, January 4th from 4-8pm at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home Inc., 21 Big Tree Street, Rte 20A, Livonia. Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, January 5th, at 10:30am at St. Agnes Catholic Church, 108 Prospect Street, Avon, NY. Interment will be held privately. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in her memory to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. To send a condolence or share a memory please visit:
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To the McKeown Family,
My heart broke when I heard the news about Gloria.
She was such a lovely woman. I enjoyed being in her company.
She was very sweet and kind. She did a great job raising her
Wonderful children. My heart goes out to the whole
Family. Camp will not be the same without her.
I convey my sincerest condolences
Sorry to hear about her passing to all of the family.
Mary and Vince:
You are in our prayers and thoughts. So sorry to hear of mother’s (and mother-in-law’s)passing.
Vince and Family,
We are very sorry to hear your Moms
passing.
You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
RIP Gloria
Vinnie,
So sorry to here of the passing of Gloria. Our thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
John and Patti Jones.
Vince and Mary,our sincere condolences to you and all of your family. Although we have never met Gloria, I know she must have been a kind, caring person who will missed by many.
We Love You Busia
Love,
The McKeown’s
Little Vinnie, Shannan, Evelyn and Kelly
I will miss her light heart, warm smile and pleasant personality when I visit Tom Wahl’s. We have been on a first name basis for MANY years. God Bless and comfort her family and loved ones.
I was so sorry to hear about Mom. I always enjoyed running into her around town and chatting with her. She was such a joy to talk to. Always the nice smile. Jim enjoyed working with her at Tom Wahl’s. We have lost a great woman. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I will miss her. Anne Bristol
We would love to leave a fond memory of our dear, sweet friend Busia. Where can we begin, for we have so many great things to say about you, Busia. From your many generous meals, good laughs, great auctions, games outside, smores, singing by the campfire, or just watching that beautiful sunset up at the cottage. Things will never be the same, when I look up the hill, I will expect you to come out of your cottage and say the wonderful things you always say, and your hugs are the best! You have always treated us as part of the extended family, and we loved your birthdays at the cottage.
Our dear friend, heaven has gained a sweet angel, and we are missing “our rock” and your zest for life was zero to none, no one else could compare. Until we meet again, we love you and will miss you! xoxox
Shawn, Murph, Dylan & Shane Gilsenan
Poughkeepsie, NY
To our dear friend and sweetest lady ever. We will so miss our friend, dear Bucia. You have always treated us like extended family and we have shared so many fun and loving great memories. From all the meals you fed us to your famous auctions, , smores, singing at the fireside, we will forever hold these memories close to our hearts. You could always make us smile and laugh. I will always look at the beautiful sunsets at the cottage and forever member your zest for life.
With love hugs and kisses, our dear friend is in heaven, but not forgotten.
Shawn, Murphy, Dylan & Shane Gilsenan
Poughkeepsie, NY