Obituaries

Carol Thorn Menendez

Carol Thorn Menendez, Walden, NY, left this world on June 9, 2022, to join her husband Mino in heaven, where he has been awaiting her for the last 18 years. Predeceased by her husband, Mino Menendez. She is survived by siblings Donald (Fay) Thorn and Marian “Mooch” (Bob) Wilson; children, Claire (Steve) Dubnik, Michael (Joann) Menendez, Edward (Kathy) Menendez, Daniel (Susan) Menendez, Steven (Helen) Menendez, and Matthew (Rebecca) Menendez; She was “Gma” to her grandchildren, Carolyn and Colin Dubnik, Zachary (Diana) and Daniel (Janelle) Menendez, Jolie (Jeff) McPhee and Max (Mace) Menendez, Daniel, Kelly and Cassie Menendez, Megan and Sarah Menendez, Lauren and Jack Menendez, and great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

She was born on November 8, 1939, in Middletown, NY to John and Myrtle Thorn and was raised in Thompson Ridge, NY. She was a graduate of Pine Bush High School and went on to continue her studies at SUNY Albany and SUNY New Paltz. Married in 1958, Carol and Mino lived in Walden, NY and raised 6 children, who were the joy of her life (most of the time). She was a member of Most Precious Blood Church in Walden, where she served on the Rosary Altar Society. She was the matriarch of Sprucegate Holsteins, which she helped cultivate with her family for a lifetime. Carol was a member and officer of Beta Sigma Phi for over 50 years, where she and Mino developed life-long friendships that continue to this day. She worked in the Valley Central Food Service office for over 15 years. For the last 21 years, she volunteered at Garnet Medical Center, where she was a valued member of the Guest Services staff. She amassed over 10,000 hours of volunteer service time, and a second family that brought her happiness and fulfillment.

Never too busy to help, Carol embodied the word ‘service’ to her church, to her community, and to her family. She will be greatly missed by the many people whose lives she touched.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial contribution to the Montgomery Food Pantry in Carol’s memory. PO Box 423 Montgomery, NY 12549.

Carlyle G. Darron

Carlyle G. Darron passed away Tuesday, July 12, 2022 at age 95. Beloved father, grandfather, and great grandfather. Predeceased by his wife of 69 years, Doris; sister Helen Schultz (just 24 hours prior) and his parents, Leigh and Eva Darron. Survived by his children Jacqueline Hansen (Roger), Linda Yale (Tom) and Richard Darron (Karen). Cherished Grandpa to 9 grandchildren and 14 great-grand-children. In addition, survived by nieces, nephews, and many loyal friends.

Carlyle was born in Walworth and resided there for his entire 95-year adventure through life. He graduated from the Walworth Academy High School. Carlyle and Doris raised their 3 children at the original Pillar Hill dairy farm on Walworth-Penfield Road. He was a respected dairy farmer, earning recognition for showing his award-winning cattle for 75 years at the Wayne County Fair. He always had ponies, or horses, around the farm and bred Sheltie dogs for 65 years. He was proud to serve his community as Walworth Town Supervisor for 8 years, was a charter member of the West Walworth Fire Department and a lifelong member of the Walworth United Methodist Church. He served on numerous boards throughout the years, including Agway, Cornell Cooperative Extension, Wayne County Soil and Water and the Walworth Planning Board. He was an active member of the Wayne County Holstein Association.

The family wishes to thank Terri Bell-Sorce for her wonderful care and assistance over the past 3 years.

Donations may be made in his memory to the Walworth United Methodist Church, 3679 Main Street, Walworth NY 14568, the West Walworth Fire Department 3870 W Walworth Rd, Macedon, NY 14502 or Wayne County Fair, P.O. Box 85, Palmyra, NY 14522.