MACEDON: Margaret N. Eaton (Peg) was born Oct. 24, 1923 in Melrose, Mass., the youngest of three daughters of William Josiah Nutter and Miriam Fearing Nutter. She earned a BS in Chemistry from Simmons College and worked in the lab for Eastman Kodak. Peg met James C. Eaton at Kodak and they were married Dec. 20, 1947. Margaret was actively involved in the Macedon Center Grange, the Woman’s Society, King’s Daughters, and the Macedon Center United Methodist Church. She was a Cub Scout Den Mother and later became an advisor of a High Adventure Explorer Post. She and Jim took many trips with young people to Philmont Scout Ranch, the Adirondacks and the North Maine Woods. Peg and Jim became affectionately known by the many young people they worked with as Ma and Pa Eaton. When Jim retired, they became involved with Meals-on-Wheels of Wayne County. Predeceased by her parents; sisters Carolyn and Mary and husband Jim. She is survived by her children; Carolyn (Leslie) Bridgewater, James (Barbara) Eaton, Kenneth (Shari) Eaton and Ruth Ann (Keith) Morris; grandchildren: Melanie Davila, Alex Mordas, Nicholas James Bridgewater, Seth Eaton, Kristin Eaton, Mark Morris, Scott Morris, Dan Morris, Matthew Eaton, Kenneth Eaton, and eight great grandchildren. A Celebration of Life will be held at 11am on Sat., July 27 (NOTE DATE) at the Macedon Center United Methodist Church followed by a reception. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to The Macedon Center United Methodist Church, 1160 Macedon Center Rd, Macedon, NY 14502 or Meals-on-Wheels of Wayne County, 1519 Nye Road, Lyons, NY 14489. Online condolences @www.rlyostfuneralhome.
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ONTARIO: Robert passed away on May 20, 2019 at age 81.
WALWORTH: Passed away at her home on Tuesday, Mary 21, 2019 at the age of 97. Ruth was born on February 26, 1922 in Webster, NY to the late Earl E. and Elsie “Semmler” Agne. She was also predeceased by her husband Ralph and brother, Arthur Agne.
ONTARIO: Age 89, passed away peacefully in her home at Brown Square Village, Ontario, NY on Saturday, May 18, 2019. Jill was born on May 29, 1929, the second of two children to Gerald and Nellie (Ainsworth) Phelps. After graduating high school, Jill worked on a potato farm where she met John (Jack) Smith who she married on November 4, 1950. Along with being a loving wife to Jack and mother to their five children, Jill devoted many years of community service to the West Bloomfield area. She served as a girl scout leader, the town historian, town council-woman, and an EMT volunteer. Jill was the first female bus driver hired by the Bloomfield Central School District where she drove for 17 years before retiring. Jack and Jill spent their retirement years living in their home at Black Lake, NY, visiting their numerous children, grandchildren and great grandchildren and traveling in their RV. Jill is preceded in death by her parents, Gerald and Nellie Phelps, her brother, Jack Mallard, her husband, Jack Smith, and her oldest son John Smith.
CHARLESTON,SC/HILTON, NY: Richard “Rick” Todd Roy died peacefully at home of natural causes on May 7th, 2019 at the age of 58. He is predeceased by his parents Fred J. and Ruth S. Roy of Rochester, NY. He is survived by 5 brothers; Dave of Hudson, NH, Mike of Richmond, VA, Jim (Wendy) of Ontario, NY, Tom (Mary) of Camillus, NY, Fred (Sharon) of Hamburg, NY; and his stepmother Pam of Greece, NY. Rick is also survived by 1 uncle, 2 aunts, 8 nephews, 2 nieces, and many cousins and friends. Rick was born on February 20, 1961. He is a graduate of Hilton Central High School and SUNY Brockport, where he received a master’s degree in education. After a long career in Rochester, NY serving as a purchasing manager and warehouse manager, Rick moved to Las Vegas, NV and then to Long Beach, CA to pursue new career opportunities. Upon his retirement, Rick was in the process of relocating to Charleston, SC and looked forward to spending more time with family. Rick loved to travel and has taken trips all over the world to explore other cultures, historical sites, and natural beauty. He has taken many amazing photographs during his travels, which he loved to display in his home along with artifacts from his travels. He is now coming home at the end of his journey. The family will be receiving friends at Murphy Funeral & Cremation Chapel, 1961 Ridge Road in Ontario, NY (315-524-4621) on Thursday, June 6th from 5:00 – 8:00 PM. There will be a memorial service at Immanuel United Church of Christ, 1973 Ridge Road in Ontario, NY (315-524-7210) on Friday, June 7th at 1:00 PM, followed by a time of fellowship. The interment at Falls Cemetery in Greece, NY will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Rick’s memory can be made to the Ruth S. Roy Memorial Scholarship Fund at the Hilton Central School District. Checks can be made payable to VEPTO. Please write “Ruth Roy Scholarship in memory of Rick Roy” on the memo line. Donations can be mailed to Village Elementary – VEPTO at 100 School Lane Hilton, NY 14468. This scholarship was set up in honor of Rick’s mom, a former teacher in Hilton, when she passed away. To leave a condolence, light a candle, upload a photo, or order a floral tribute please visit www.murphyfuneralservices.com.
WILLIAMSON: Linda Mae Breckenridge passed away at home on May 23, 2019 at the age of 74. Preceded in death by her parents Douglas and Hilda Breckenridge, sister Carol Breckenridge, and brother Jim Breckenridge.Linda’s life example will be cherished by her surviving family members;
WILLIAMSON: Died Sunday, May 5, 2019, at Strong Memorial Hospital, at age 80.
LYONS: Patricia Ann Hand, a long-time resident of Lyons, died Saturday the 25th of May peacefully at home at the age of 82. Born in 1936 in the Township of Galen, NY, Patsy was the second youngest of 17 children born to Joseph Hand and Daisy D. Baker/Hand/Voorhees. She was the only child born in the hospital! Patsy’s early career was spent in quality control and later in life, she worked home-care. Patsy spent a number of years travelling the world and helping to take care of her grandchildren. Patsy always opened her heart and her door for anyone who needed a place to stay or food in their belly. She loved to sit at the kitchen table, have a cup of coffee and talk with friends and family. She always had a smile ready to welcome visitors.