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Dr. Robert B. Hayes January 13, 2023 Avon - Dr. Hayes died peacefully in his home on January 13, 2023 at age 90. He was a proud native of Rochester’s 19th Ward and alumnus of Our Lady of Good Counsel, Aquinas Institute ‘50, and the University of Rochester BA ‘54/MD ‘58. Known by many patients as “Doc Hayes” or “Dr. Bob,” he practiced Family Medicine in the community of Avon for nearly fty years. Most of that time was spent in partnership with his brother-in-law, Dr. Richard Collins. Dr. Collins often joked that he sent his sister, Polly, to the University of Rochester School of Nursing to recruit someone for the family practice. While practicing in Avon, Dr. Hayes was the School Physician for Avon Central and in recognition for this service was inducted into the Avon Athletic Hall of Fame in 2017. Dr. Hayes practiced medicine in an era when home visits and evening o ce hours were the norm. He treated patients from birth through the end-of-life. He was known for his keen skills as a diagnostician, his calm and gentle demeanor, and the care and compassion that he demonstrated for every patient. Always a team, Doc and Polly were strong participants in their faith and their community. ey were active members of St. Agnes Parish in Avon. All seven Hayes children graduated from St. Agnes School. ey also helped with the annual Avon St. Patrick’s Day Party that was held for many years. Doc was an Avon Rotary Paul Harris Fellow and a member of the Van Zandt Hose Company where he served as chaplain for many years. More than anything else, Dr. Bob was dedicated to his family. He was a devoted son, brother, husband, father, and grandfather. He modeled how to value and care for your family. In return, his family adored him. None more than his dear Polly. e two ended each day by telling one another, “I love you with all my heart. Forever and ever. Amen.” Dr. Hayes was predeceased by his son, Michael Hayes; parents, Basil and Helen (Eddy) Hayes; sisters, Frances (Robert) Campbell and Joan Chronis. Survived by his loving wife, Marcia “Polly” Hayes; sons, Stephen (Carol McCarthy), Timothy (Carole), John (Karen), and Robert (Allison) Hayes; daughters, Mary Beth (Michael) DiBacco and Maureen “Molly” Hayes (Stuart Baker); grandchildren, Catherine, William, Andrew, Patrick, Collin, Kathleen, Elizabeth, Hannah, Adara, Nora, Bridget, Caroline, and Joseph Hayes; Sarah, Michael, Emily DiBacco; Robert, Rory, and Caitie Baker. Family and friends were invited to call ursday, January 19, 2023 from 1-3pm, 6 - 8 pm at Stephenson - Dougherty Funeral Home, 350 Genesee St, Avon, NY. Funeral Mass Friday, January 20, 2023 at 11 am at St. Agnes Church, 96 Prospect St., Avon, NY. Internment St. Agnes Cemetery, Avon, NY. Memorials to St. Agnes School Foundation, 60 Park Place, Avon, NY 14414. To share a memory or send a condolence visit stephensondoughertyfuneralhome.com Patty Jane Poulton December 19, 2022 Patty Jane Poulton passed away peacefully, surrounded by love and a ection on December 19, 2022, at the age of 52. She was a resident of Shorewinds Nursing Home in Rochester, NY. Predeceased by her loving mother and best friend, Sharon Maier. Her grandparents, “Pat” & Paul Young & “Jane” & Fred Poulton. She was named a er her grandmothers. She is survived by her step-father, omas Maier (Johanny) of Cape Coral, FL; brothers, Eddie Poulton of Rush, NY and Tommy Poulton; her father, om Poulton (step-mother, Joanne), both of Fort Meyers, FL; devoted caregiver & cousin, Terry Hewitt of Rochester, NY; step-brother, Matthew (Kerry) Maier; step-sister, Rachael Strauss; aunts, cousins and many special friends. She was born in Rochester, NY on March 30, 1970, and attended/ graduated schools in the Rochester and Avon area. Patty worked for many years at Hilltop Industries in Avon, NY until heath and mobilization forced early retirement. Patty maintained and took great pride living in her own apartment at e Homestead Farm Market & Greenhouses with her cat “Pumpkin” in Avon, NY. Patty was de nitely a people person who loved and cared about everyone. Patty will be remembered as a sel ess woman who always had a smile, greeted everyone with a big hug and had a huge heart. She loved music and dancing, learning and doing paperwork, visiting, cooking, and eating. In honor of Patty’s life, please feel free to share a message or memory to her Aunt Paula or stepdad, Tom, that will be shared at “A Celebration of Life” as she is laid to rest together with her mother at the Coral Ridge Cemetery in Cape Coral, FL.
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Barbara M. Figler January 16, 2023
Avon/Mt. Morris: At age 95, Barb passed peacefully on January 16, 2023 at Highland Hospital in Rochester, NY. She was born on March 13, 1927 in Warsaw, NY to the late omas and Charity (Holt) Blanc. In addition to her parents she was predeceased by 3 brothers, 5 sisters, and by her son-in-law, Tom “Moose” Conine. Survived by daughter, Monica Conine of Livonia; grandchildren, Chris (Jen) Conine, Tommy (Jill) Conine, and Leslie (Bill) Hitchcock; 9 great-grandchildren, Colin (Samantha) Conine, Joelle (Brandon) Freeman, Amber Conine, Hannah Conine, McKayla Conine, Billy Hitchcock, Dustin Conine, Mitchell Hitchcock, and Molly Hitchcock; 7 great-great-grandchildren, Isabelle, Cole, Calum, Beau, Henry, Aveza, and Luna. In this time of sadness we can all rejoice in knowing Heaven just got louder, and is echoing with the infectious laughter of the Blanc family. Family and friends may call on Saturday, January 21st, from 1-3pm at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, Inc., 21 Big Tree Street, Rte 15 & 20A, Livonia, where funeral services will be held at 3pm following calling hours. Burial will take place in the spring at Glenwood Cemetery, Perry, NY. In lieu of owers, memorial contributions may be made to Friends of Letchworth, 1 Letchworth State Park, Castile, NY 14427 or online at https://www.friendso etchworth.com/shop/donate/ To send a condolence or share a memory please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com
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www.stephensondoughertyfuneralhome.com • Like us on Facebook In addition to eating healthier, exercising more and getting more sleep, many people resolve to travel more at the dawn of a new year. Travel is much more than leaving one’s home. It’s about setting habits aside, escaping comfort zones and trying something different - and doing so in a different location. In its latest World Tourism Barometer, the United Nations World Tourism Organization found that 1.184 billion tourists traveled outside their countries’ borders for at least one night in 2015. Europe, Asia, the Pacifi c, and the Americas all recorded around a 5 percent increase in international arrivals that year. Europe was particularly popular, perhaps hedged by a weaker euro against the American dollar and other currencies. The U.S. Travel Association says that direct spending by resident and international travelers in America averaged $2.7 billion a day. Millennials may be leading the travel-enamored pack. The United Nations estimates that 20 percent of all international tourists, or nearly 200 million travelers, are young people, and that the millennial demographic generates more than $180 billion in annual tourism revenue. The U.N. also reports that millennials are more interested than older generations in traveling abroad as much as possible. Infrequent travelers or those who have never traveled may not understand why heading to parts unknown is so appealing to so many people. The following are just a handful of reasons why travel is so enticing. 1. Engage the mind. Staying mentally active over the course of a lifetime promotes long-term health. Navigating unfamiliar places or reading a foreign language while sitting in an international country can engage the brain and get synapses fi ring. The Mayo Clinic reports that higher cognitive activity endows the brain with a greater ability to fend off brain pathologies, such as disease and dementias. 2. Connect with new people. Travel opens a person up to not only new experiences, but also new people. English poet John Donne penned the famous line, “No man is an island,” which underscores the importance of having friends and making new acquaintances. Research conducted by the University of Michigan found the act of talking with people in a friendly way can improve a person’s memory, suppress external and internal distractions, and encourage people to see things from another person’s perspective. It doesn’t hurt to broaden one’s social network, either. 3. Build confi dence. Leaving one’s comfort zone can be a great way to bolster one’s self-esteem. Navigating cultural boundaries and overcoming those boundaries may be initially intimidating, but doing so can make a person more confi dent and more adaptable to change. 4. Develop opinions. Until a person visits a place in person, he or she only has third-party information to form opinions. Visiting a city or country for the fi rst time can offer a more complete perspective. Travel gives people the chance to rest, explore, meet new friends, and make lasting memories.
