Honeoye: February 14, 2016 at age 93 years. Predeceased by her husband John. Survived by her children, John (Pierrette) VanDerKamp,Jr. of Livonia, Bonita (Robert) Winhaber of Honeoye & Susan (Richard) Mann of Hemlock. 5 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, 2 great great grandchildren.
Connie was born on June 8, 1922, in Honeoye, New York to parents William and Mary (Lyon) Pennell. She married her husband John VanDerKamp on May 3, 1941. Connie spent a lot of her time giving swim lessons to youngsters from “baby” classes which included Abby Wambach, to visually impaired young people. She belonged to a synchronized swim group in Rochester. In the summer time she would give lessons to the youth in Honeoye. In 1974 John and Connie moved back to Honeoye full time. Connie became the “craft lady” for the Honeoye Recreation Program. She was also active in the Eastern Star for many years. She would also help as “Mrs. Claus” at the breakfast with Santa. Every summer she would donate as much time as she could to Camp Joy at the Rotary Sunshine Camp. She truly enjoyed playing cards, euchre was the name of her game!
Friends are invited to attend services 11 AM, Monday, February 22, 2016 at Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, Inc. 8624 Main St., Route 20A, Honeoye. Memorial contributions to Honeoye United Church of Christ or Camp Joy at the Rotary Sunshine Camp.
I was very sorry to hear the news of Connie’s passing. It also produced a flood of memories, especially the time Connie spent with me and my siblings during swimming class. Arts and crafts was always a fun time and Connie made it so special. She and her husband John were a special part of our family’s lives; John being involved with Boy Scouts and Connie with the Recreation program. They were a joy to be with and always were full of encouragement and kind words.
I would like to send our heart felt Condolences to the Family of Cornelia A. VanDerKamp “Connie” from all who played Euchre with and against her at The South Livonia Euchre Club. Connie, Bonnie and Sue came to play at our Euchre Tournament ever Month each year we put it together. Also Jen please know we are thinking about you as well. May the Lord walk with you all. Remember resurrection was on that day when she is called home. God Be With you all. If I don’t make it to The Honeoye UCC today please know I am there in Spirit.
We are so sorry for your loss. She touched so many lives! Wow, she was busy We wish we had known her. What we do know is she had 3 wonderful children, very kind and thoughtful. I sure wish I could have played euchre with her, she could have taught me a few things…Bless her soul, she is in good hands now.
Connie is missed by the many lives she touch. She was a friendly good morning wish before church Sundays and a familiar face to the many children, now grown, with whom she shared her love of swimming and crafts. I first met Connie as a swim instructor and then as a friend of my parents. My Dad & John were friends through Scouts and hunted together.
May the family be comforted by happy memories.
My deepest condolences to the family.