Lakeville: February 9, 2017, at age 99 years. Predeceased by her brother and sister-in-law, Allen and Jane Ward of Lakeville. Survived by her nephew, David (Lin) Ward and nieces, Ann (Alan) Mathias and Alice (Melvin) Dillon all of Scottsville. several cousins. She was a retiree of Eastman Kodak Co.
She was born in Geneseo, NY, July 15, 1917 the daughter of Walter and Erma Johnson Ward. She was a lifelong member of the Lakeville United Church of Christ.Lillian was a lover of music, art, nature, and all things beautiful.
Friends may call Wednesday, February 15, 2017, 5 – 7 PM at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, Inc. Routes 15 & 20A, 21 Big Tree St. Livonia. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 25, 2017, at 1 PM at the Lakeville United Church of Christ, Route 20A, Lakeville. Private Interment, Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. Geneseo. Memorial contributions to the Livingston County Historical Society Museum, 30 Center St. Geneseo, NY 14454. To send condolences or share a memory, please visit:
www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com
Dear Dave, Ann and Alice,
Aunt Lil was a lovely lady. She was always so kind and gentle. She supported all the local kids’ endeavors and always wore that beautiful warm smile.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
RIP dear Lillian.
Love,
Judy
To Ann, Dave and Alice: I hope you’ll all be comforted by the wonderful memories you have of Aunt Lillian. I have so many of them myself, remembering visiting her house as a teenager and hearing of her expansive travels. What a lovely lady she was!
With love,
Nedra