Bristol: Lou Ann passed away peacefully on April 5, 2023 at FF Thompson Hospital in Canandaigua, New York. She is survived by her husband Jeffrey, daughter Betsy (Andrew Lavin), son Greg (Kimberly), and two grandchildren Ethan and Meredith Kane.  Over the past several years, Lou Ann was lovingly cared for by her husband Jeffrey, of 48 years, who provided at-home support for as long as possible.  She was surrounded by the love of her family throughout her final days.

Known as a witty, strong willed, and generous individual, Lou Ann is someone who always did the right thing.  As a graduate of Penn State University, she taught math for several years in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania before moving to the Rochester area.  She briefly continued teaching in Rochester before taking on the full-time job of raising her two children.  For decades, Lou Ann also supported her husband’s business through daily administrative tasks.  She was a devoted mother and spouse who enabled the success of each of her family members.

Lou Ann loved gardening, the outdoors, and being near the water. Her backyard gardens in Penfield were a naturally flowing landscape of unique flowers, berries, shrubs, and trees. The family vacations she planned were almost always to the Adirondack mountains or Maine, where she enjoyed taking short hikes and boat rides.  Later in life, she moved to the southern hills of Bloomfield, on the border of Bristol, New York, and spent her time between there and Honeoye Lake, always enjoying the wildlife and scenery.  She had an appreciation for cultural arts, supporting many years of music lessons for her children at the Hochstein School and Eastman School of Music, and liked to attend theater productions at Geva Theater.

Her legacy is perhaps best visible in the lives of her children, whom she cared for with an unrivaled level of commitment. Her daughter, Betsy, lives and works in the Adirondack Mountains and has without question inherited her passion for gardening and the great outdoors. Her son, Greg, is a music teacher, a direct result of Lou Ann’s promotion and support of music education, and tireless transportation to lessons and performances.

The family would like to thank the staff at both Thompson Hospital and the M.M. Ewing Continuing Care Center for the wonderful support, care, and dignity that they extended to Lou Ann during her final two months. In lieu of flowers or a donation, the family is encouraging you to plant something in your backyard this spring in honor of Lou Ann and think of Lou Ann’s love of gardening as you do so.

Calling hours will take place between 9:30am -11:30am on Saturday, April 8, 2023 at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home Inc., 8624 Main Street, Rte 20A, Honeoye, NY 14471. A brief service will follow at 11:30am at the funeral home and burial will follow at Lakeview Cemetery in Honeoye. To share a memory or a condolence, please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com