Sandra Fox Brennan June 29, 2021
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Geneseo: June 29, 2021, at age 78 years, of natural causes. Survived by her daughter, Dr. Christine E. Brennan (Craig S. Feder) of Glen Ridge, NJ. Grandchildren: Liam Feder and Aurora Feder; sister-in-law, Gladys (Walter) Riechmann of MN; nieces by marriage, Barb (Tom) Pedersen and Deb Riechmann. Also survived by so many dear friends and former colleagues.
We wish to express our deepest gratitude to all our friends, neighbors, and relatives for the flowers, food, cards, and memorials sent at the time of George’s illness and passing. It is such a comfort to know so many people share our loss.
Thank you & Blessings, Joyce and Family WHAT IS A TRUST? A trust is a relationship in which another party is given authority to handle a person’s assets for the benefit of that person’s beneficiaries. When making a trust, a person will need to designate someone as a trustee, who will be tasked with distributing assets in accordance to the terms dictated in the trust. There are many types of trusts, and working with an attorney who specializes in estate planning can help men and women determine which type of trust, if any, is best for them.
Judith Marie Salter (Sanderson) July 3, 2021 Lakeville, NY: Judy passed peacefully on July 3, 2021, at Noyes Memorial Hospital in Dansville, NY. She was born on June 2, 1942 in Rochester, NY to the late Kenneth and Lucille (Paul) Sanderson. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her grandson, Kenneth Salter and her brother, Robert Sanderson. Survived by her loving children, Scott Salter of Rochester, Michael (Carolyn) Salter of Livonia, Christine (Douglas Major) Millet of Lakeville, Gary (Susan) Salter of Avon, and Traci Salter of Brighton; grandchildren, Lyndsey (Dave) Kurtz, Katie ( Jeremy) Lawrence, Abby Salter (Daniel Christian), Emma Salter, Kimmy Salter, Sean (Leah) Garvey, and Brandon Anderson; great-grandchildren, Joey and Sophie Salter-Kurtz; siblings, Marjorie Van Atta of Greece, Kenneth Sanderson (Brenda Hale) of Spencerport, and Carol (Steve) Ferran of Livonia; also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Growing up in Rochester, she graduated from West High School in the class of 1960. She summered with her family on Conesus Lake, enjoying fishing, boating and summer sports. Judy raised her 5 children in the Livonia community and worked in the Special Education Department of the Livonia School District for more than 30 years. Being an avid lover of animals, Judy volunteered at local rescue and educational groups. Countless hours of her time were spent fundraising for Toys for Tots and the American Cancer Society. Family and friends called Thursday, July 8th, 2021 from 4-7pm at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home Inc., 21 Big Tree Street, Rte 20A, Livonia, NY where Judy’s Funeral was held at 10am on Friday, July 9th, 2021. Burial followed at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Geneseo, NY. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Gordy and Friends, PO Box 41, Honeoye, NY 14471 or online at www.gordyandfriends.org/ donate.htm, or to the Livonia Volunteer Ambulance, PO Box 8, Livonia, NY 14487. To share a memory or a condolence, please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com 585-346-5401
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Sandra (Sandy) passed away peacefully from natural causes. She was born in Odessa, Texas in 1942 and grew up in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She received a BA in Geology from Washington University in St. Louis, MO, in 1964. That same year she married William J. Brennan (d. 2016) and they remained together for more than 50 years. Early in her career she worked at the U.S. Geological Survey in Colorado and she taught high school math in Mt. Morris, NY shortly after moving to Livingston County in 1968. Sandy received a Master’s in Geology from the University of Buffalo in 1977. Beginning in 1978, she embarked on an impressive career at the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation in East Avon, NY. As Senior Engineering Geologist, she was the first woman to work at that location in a non-clerical position. From 1987 to 1996 she worked at the New York State DEC in Albany as Bureau Director of the Division of Mineral Resources. While in Albany she received a second Master’s in Public Affairs from Rockefeller College at the University of Albany. In 1996 Sandy returned to the DEC in East Avon as Natural Resources Supervisor, where she was in charge of Minerals, Fish, Wildlife, Land and Forests, Wetlands, and the Genesee Valley Greenway. She retired in 2003 after 25 years of service. Following her retirement, Sandy continued to pursue many wideranging interests, but especially in local government where she served Livingston County and the Village of Geneseo in numerous capacities. She served as County President of the League of Women Voters, as a volunteer on the Geneseo Central School Board’s Citizen Advisory Committee on Energy and Conservation, as Vice Chairman of the Genesee Valley Environmental Association, as a member of the Village Board for 12 years and as Deputy Mayor for 6 years. Her tireless efforts in support of the community is perhaps her most enduring legacy. In 2019 the Geneseo Young at Heart Club and the Town of Geneseo recognized her as a Geneseo Seniorama Honoree. In retirement Sandy also worked as a certified and award-winning mediator for the Center for Dispute Settlement for 16 years. She served as a member of the Board of the Livingston County Historical Society Board for 5 years, 3 of those years as President. Sandy was also actively involved in numerous clubs, such as the Monday Evening Class where she served as Vice President and President and as a member of the local chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. A consummate world traveler, Sandy was always ready to leave on a moment’s notice whether it be Paris or Kathmandu. As a lover of nature and the environment, she was committed to preserving flora and fauna of all kinds for future generations. A Celebration of Life gathering will be held within the next few months. Arrangements entrusted to the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, Inc., Livonia-Honeoye.
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