Lakeville: Died peacefully at age 94 and joined her beloved husband, Bob on January 12, 2017.
Survived by children, Judith (Dennis) Smith, Thomas (Heather) Miller, Kristine (James) Johnston, David (Suzy) Miller, Andrea (Stephen) Dimmick; grandchildren, Greg Johnston, David (Taylor) Johnston, Brian (Jennifer) Smith, Heather (Kris) Nettnin, Eric (Helen) Miller, Amanda (David) Verhulst, Krista Miller, Andrew Miller, and 9 great grandchildren; many cousins, nieces and nephews.
Lucille enjoyed raising her children on Conesus Lake. Hobbies included skiing, cycling, and sewing. A devout Catholic, she was an Eucharistic minister at St. Matthew Catholic Church. For 25 years, she taught young children to ski at Swain. Despite Alzheimer’s disease, Lou kept her sweet disposition and beautiful smile to the end.
We would like to thank the staff at Alpine Manor for their loving care. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Lucille’s memory to Alpine Manor, 2714 Poplar Hill Rd., Lima, NY 14485.
Friends may call on Friday, January 27th, from 4-7pm at (NOTE LOCATION) St. Matthew Catholic Church, 6591 Richmond Mills Road, Rte 20A, Livonia. A Mass of Celebration will be held on Saturday, January 28th, at 10:30am at St. Matthew Catholic Church in Livonia. Private burial St. Michael’s Catholic Cemetery, Livonia. To send a condolence and for further information please visit:
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Linda and I echo the many kind thoughts, words and prayers that have been expressed regarding Lou. Having lived on Pebble Beach Road for many years, we witnessed first hand the love she had for her family, neighbors and life in general. I can still visualize Lou riding her bike past our house and waving to me with a big smile on her face. May God continue to bless and comfort all of your beautiful family.
Sorry I was not able attend Lou’s funeral as I was sick. She was a grand lady. My sincere condolence to the family. I will have her in my prayers.
Judy and family,
We were sorry to hear about your Mother’s passing. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
We were so sorry to hear of Lou’s passing- our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Lou was a special lady and we were so fortunate to have been able to live next door each summer. We will always remember her wonderful smile!!! God bless her!!
Miller Family. So sorry for your loss, but she’s happy with Bob now. Such a wonderful lady. You are proud of her I’m sure. Such great memories. God Bless Her.
My sincere condolences to the family. I knew Lou from skiing at Swain, where I saw her teach her grandchildren and other youngsters. The kids loved her. She always had a pleasant greeting As I rode the chair a week ago Sunday and saw a class of youngsters, I thought of her.
My sincere condolences to the Miller Family. On several occasions I visited with your Mom at the Nursing and reminded her that my brother Patrick and I were her newspaper boy’s in the late 1950’s & early 60’s and that she taught my three daughter how to ski at Swain in the early 1990’s, which made her very happy! God Bless her sweet soul, now and always in heaven!
To Lou’s family, our family fondly recalls our days at Swain in the 1990s, as Judy and Kris taught our daughter Laine to ski and Lou warmly greeted us all each time inside the ski school. We send our condolences to all for your loss of such a lovely person. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Patrice Mitchell, Ed Doherty, Laine Doherty
Genuine, loving, kind, friend, upbeat… there aren’t words to accurately capture all that Lou was. Several years ago we took her to an indoor lacrosse game, with its fast action, music, and cheering crowds. At halftime I asked what she thought of it. She smiled that beaming grin and said, “I love it. I don’t know what’s going on, BUT I LOVE IT!” Lou loved life, and lived love.
During Communion visits at Alpine, we could often stir up a story or memory about the Lake, skiing, St. Joseph Church, or Father Schifferli. Though the years slowly took away her ability to name everyone skiing down the hill in “The Picture”, they couldn’t diminish the love she had for Bob and her family.
Vacant, sorrowful, empty, mourning… I guess there aren’t words to adequately say how we feel at her leaving. No one is more deserving to be with God. Heaven’s got to be an even happier place now.
Dear Judy, Tom, Kris, Dave and Andrea and families,
Your family was so intertwined with ours and we have so many sweet memories of time spent at your house with you. Your Mom had such a lovely smile and a huge heart. I think all our folks are up in Heaven having a Lakeville party. I am so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. RIP Ludy!!
Love and Light,
Judy Long
So sorry to hear of Lou’s passing. She was one of the best! Best in so many ways. Sweet, kind, sense of humor and definitely an angel to all little ski bunnies! I still remember the day her picture appeared in the D&C in her ski lesson mode on the Senior Page. She laughed and said she would have truly been proud had it benn on the sports page! Know that you are in our thoughts. Kathy and Dick Wesley
Thinking of your family at this sad time. Lou was such a nice lady. You now have an angel in heaven.o
Sorry for your loss.I just found out, sorry I didn’t pay my respects to your Mom, a neighbor of mine for ten years a Pebble Beach. I just loved her. Jim Blum
Our deepest condolences to the family. She was such a lovely woman. Her cycling around Conesus lake in her 70’s was inspirational!
Love,
Rick and Cindy Fish