Honeoye: At age 70, Gale passed away peacefully, surrounded by her girls and the love of her life on Monday, January 4, 2021 at FF Thompson Hospital in Canandaigua, NY. She was born in Rochester, NY to the late Charles and Margaret Collister. Gale grew up in the Charlotte area and made Honeoye her home for the past 47 years. Survived by her companion; Stephen Rowley, her children; Lisa (Joe) Soliday, Kathryn Onderdonk (Jason Miller), Sarah (Thomas) Morey, Chad (LaNelle) Rowley, her siblings; William (Dolores) Collister, Judith Collister, Charlene Collister, and her grandchildren; Justin Soliday, Jacob Soliday, Fiona Morey, and Ace Rowley, along with her niece; Kelly Given (Brian Waggoner), nephew; Andrew Collister, several cousins and those she considered family.
Gale will fondly be remembered for her love of bingo and lottery scratch off tickets. Gale looked forward to her Friday night fish fry and her annual outings to the RFD Turkey Raffle parties. Gale was a 1968 Charlotte High School graduate. She also earned her NY State LPN nursing degree just after high school and dedicated her life career to caring for others working at Rochester General Hospital, the Canandaigua VA Hospital, private home care, and nursing homes, and a doctors office from where she retired in 2019. She was an avid bowler and bowled in many leagues where she made many lifetime friends along the way. Gale had a love for travel whether it be camping across country, day trips by car, or even to Texas by train she was ready to go. Gale was an avid car racing fan. Every Saturday night was spent at the Canandaigua Raceway and many others including vintage car racing events at Watkins Glen International Raceway. Her love for having fun never paled. She loved playing cards working on her crossword puzzles and sudoko. She also loved doing puzzles together with family. Gale always had a friendly smile and a twinkle in her eye. She always took a few moments to say hello and share a few words. Wherever she went she lit up a room. Gale will forever be missed.
Friends and family are invited to call on Monday, January 11, 2021 from 3PM to 6PM at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, 8624 Main Street in Honeoye. In keeping with Gale’s wishes, no formal funeral services will take place. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Richmond Fire Department: PO Box 469, Honeoye, NY 14471 To share a memory or a condolence, please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com
*Please note, the Funeral Home will be operating at 33% capacity per state guidelines. New York State requires those in attendance to adhere to these guidelines including those related to social distancing and face coverings.
Lisa and Katie, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I will still see her beautiful smile and bright eyes in each of you.
I’m so sorry to hear about Gail’s passing, my heart goes out to Steve and the familyShe was s great Lady we had lots of fun and.i have lots of memories of her RIP
Our sincere condolence to all family. Gale worked as office manger with us for 22 years. She was loved and respected by all patients. For us she was everything in the office. We loved her very much . Her smiles will always be in our memory.
Steve and family,
I am sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Roger Roome
My sincere condolences to you Lisa, Katie and the rest of the family. I have fond memories of your Mom from the ‘early’ years and her marriage to your Dad. Because of Covid and being considered a high risk, I will not be able to attend tomorrow….but know I would otherwise be there to pay my respects to a GREAT lady. RIP Gayle
I am so sorry to hear of Gail’s passing. She always had a “hello” if she saw me and we always found something to talk about! Hugs and prayers going out to Steve and all of Gail’s entire family.
Sincerely,
Karen Goddard
Gale was a great lady; she always took time for a chat and a laugh or two. I will miss her smile and quick wit. She sent me a card recently that was so kind and means so much especially now. I am sincerely sorry for your loss…
Prayers sent to family and friends..
Dave and Cheryl Lockwood
Sorry for your loss. I still remember the day of your Mom’s 1st wedding. I still recognize her nice smile in the most recent pictures, even though it was so many
So sorry to hear about Gale. Our prayers for the family.
I am very sorry for your loss. Gail was sweat and loving person.
Prayers sent to the family.RIP Gail
You will be miss.
I am so sorry to hear of Gale’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with the family for this great loss.
We were very sad to hear of Gale’s passing. Please know that many caring thoughts are with family at this time of sorrow.
So sorry you’ve lost your mom. She was way too young. She’ll always be with you and whispering in your ear.
I am so sorry for your loss she was a amazing person…you will be in my thoughts and prayers
We will miss you Gale. Visitng us at Black Lake, breakfast at Ray’s, watching the races together at Canandaigua speedway. You always were a joy. God bless you Gale. You made this world a better place and will be dearly missed. Our love and prayers are with you and all your family. Love – Tami and Mike Rowley
I am so sorry to hear of Gale’s passing. She was always positive and uplifting even though struggling with what life dealt but never gave in. ALWAYS a smiling face and someone that thought of others before her self. RIP, you will be missed but never forgotten.
So sorry for your loss ,heaven gained another beautiful Angel.
So sad for all the family! Gail was so friendly and encouraging and loving anytime I talked to her! I I want to hug all of u and I will virtually! May ur hearts be full of many wonderful memories till she sees u all again!