Conesus, NY:  Peacefully, with family by her side, on Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at age 85.  Martha was born on February 11, 1936 in Rochester, NY to the late Francis and Elizabeth (Duncan) Lewis, Sr.  In addition to her parents, she was also predeceased by her husband of 58 years, William E. Gannon, son William F. “Kat” Gannon, her brother Francis “Jerry” Lewis and sister Anne Kasiske.  Survived by daughters; Mary (Vincent) McKeown, Jr. of Geneseo, Bridget Gannon of Geneseo, and Maureen “Murphy” (John) Gilsenan of Poughkeepsie; grandchildren, Vincent (Shannan) McKeown, Amanda McKeown (Alexander Kunkel), Dylan Gilsenan, and Shane Gilsenan; great-granddaughters, Evelyn, Kelly, and Colleen McKeown.  Also survived by several nieces, nephews, and dear friends.

Music was Martha’s passion and she enjoyed her time as a church organist and pianist for many years in the community.  She was a member of the American Guild of Organists, served as a Town Councilwoman on the Conesus Town Board, was a past Officer of the Peo Bay Association in Cape Vincent, NY, and was a long-time member of the Conesus Legion Post #1779 Auxiliary.  Martha and her husband Bill were recognized as the Conesus Senior Citizens of the Year, which made them smile.  She was affectionately known as “Marvelous Martha” by her family and for possessing a great sense of humor.  She truly loved living on Conesus Lake, her home of 50 years.

Family and friends may call on Sunday, August 8 ^th , from 1pm-3pm at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home Inc., 21 Big Tree Street, Rte 15 & 20A, Livonia, NY where a Service to Celebrate Martha’s Life will be held at 10am on Monday, August 9 ^th .  Rev. Sue Forsythe will be the celebrant.  Burial will follow at Arnold Cemetery Conesus, NY.  In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in her memory to the Morgan Estates Memory Care Unit Activities Fund, 4588 Morgan View Road, Geneseo, NY 14454 or the Livingston County Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation Memory Care Unit Activities Fund, 11 Murray Hill Drive, Mt. Morris, NY 14510.  To send a condolence or share a memory please visit:  www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com