Leicester:  At age 85, Esther passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 18, 2019 with her family by her side.  She was born in Perry, NY to the late Ervin and Caroline Frederick.  Esther was predeceased by her 1 ^st Husband; James Dukelow (Carol), her 2 ^nd husband; Gene A. Chichester Sr., her daughter; Rose Schaub (Dave), her brother; Charles Frederick, her grandson; Daniel Stein (Misty).  Survived by her children; Shirley (Keith) Stein of Mill Hall PA, Keith Chichester of TN, Gene (Kelly) Chichester Jr. of Hemlock, NY, her grandchildren; Matthew Stein, Christopher (Katrina) Stein, James Stein, Michael Cornwell, Laura Cornwell, Jenna Chichester, Amber Chichester, Amanda Chichester, Sarah Chichester, Erica Chichester, Nathan Chichester, and her great-grandchildren; Claire, Ayla, Lara, Nora, Madison, Weston, Tesea, and Brianna.

Esther enjoyed helping others as she was a caring and compassionate person.  She loved to visit the Pancake House in Angelica, Red Lobster, Sunday afternoon matinee with her dear friends. Esther never forgot anyone’s birthday or anniversary and always acknowledged special holidays.  Her greatest love was spending time with her dearest friends and family.  “Esther from Leicester” will be greatly missed by all.

Family and Friends are welcome to come and share memories on Monday, April 22, 2019 from 3-6PM with her funeral service immediately following at 6PM at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, Inc., 21 Big Tree Street in Livonia.  Interment will take place on Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at 10 AM at the Leicester Cemetery.  Memorial Contributions may be made to:  NYS Sheriff’s Association (Sheriff’s Camp), https://www.sheriffsinstitute.org/summer-camp/overview or the American Cancer Society, www.cancer.org.  To share a memory or a condolence please visit:  www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com