Geraldine F Avery
Funeral Information
Home:
Winthrop, NY
Date of Death:
January 07, 2012
Birthdate:
April 19, 1937
Age:
74
Funeral Service:
Wednesday, January 11, 2012 11:00 AM Hammill Funeral Home, Winthrop, NY
Visitation:
Tuesday, January 10, 2012 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm at Hammill Funeral Home, Winthrop, NY
Interment:
Hopkinton - Ft. Jackson Cemetery, Hopkinton, NY
Biography
Winthrop- Geraldine F. Avery, 74, passed away peacefully on January 7, with the love and support of her family by her side.
Arrangements are entrusted to the Hammill Funeral Home in Winthrop.
Geraldine was born on April 19, 1937 in Winthrop, daughter of Winifred and Flora (Thomas) Rivers. She attended St. Lawrence High School, and was a part of the First graduating class in 1955. On February 3, 1968 she married Hollis Avery in Malone, with whom she shared in a devoted union just shy of 44 years. The love, faithfulness and devotion that Hollis and Geraldine had for each other was truly evident, "Where ever Dad went, Mom was right there with him" her children stated.
Gifted in many areas, Geraldine was always a hard worker. She first worked as a seamstress for The Dress Factory in Malone, then as a baker at the P and C in Massena. Finally, for 15 years she spent her time delivering paper for the Watertown Times, the position which she retired from in 1997.
She was a phenomenal seamstress, and took much pleasure in flower gardening and cooking. She had a passion for the "old" country music, like Tammy Wynette and Loretta Lynn, to name a few. Geraldine and Hollis would look forward to every winter, for this is when they would travel to their "second home" in Florida, an inseparable trip spent together for 11 years.
Geraldine is survived by her husband; Hollis, her mother; Flora Thomas of Massena, her children; David and Jane Black of Winthrop, Donald Black of Winthrop, Duane & Patty Black of North Lawrence, Dennis Black of Clifton Park, Madonna and Menny Merchant of Sealcove ME, Kim and Brian Stone of Winthrop, and Lisa and Kenneth Pike of Massena, 10 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and her sister; Shirley Ott of Winthrop.
She was predeceased by her father, Winifred Rivers, and a brother who passed away at birth.
Visitation will be Tuesday January 10, from 2-4 and 6-8 at the Hammill Funeral Home, Winthrop. Family and friends are respectfully invited to attend Geraldine's Celebration of Life, which will commence at 11AM Wednesday morning at the funeral home.
Those wishing to do so, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, or to Hospice & Palliative Care of St. Lawrence Valley.
Arrangements are entrusted to the Hammill Funeral Home in Winthrop.
Geraldine was born on April 19, 1937 in Winthrop, daughter of Winifred and Flora (Thomas) Rivers. She attended St. Lawrence High School, and was a part of the First graduating class in 1955. On February 3, 1968 she married Hollis Avery in Malone, with whom she shared in a devoted union just shy of 44 years. The love, faithfulness and devotion that Hollis and Geraldine had for each other was truly evident, "Where ever Dad went, Mom was right there with him" her children stated.
Gifted in many areas, Geraldine was always a hard worker. She first worked as a seamstress for The Dress Factory in Malone, then as a baker at the P and C in Massena. Finally, for 15 years she spent her time delivering paper for the Watertown Times, the position which she retired from in 1997.
She was a phenomenal seamstress, and took much pleasure in flower gardening and cooking. She had a passion for the "old" country music, like Tammy Wynette and Loretta Lynn, to name a few. Geraldine and Hollis would look forward to every winter, for this is when they would travel to their "second home" in Florida, an inseparable trip spent together for 11 years.
Geraldine is survived by her husband; Hollis, her mother; Flora Thomas of Massena, her children; David and Jane Black of Winthrop, Donald Black of Winthrop, Duane & Patty Black of North Lawrence, Dennis Black of Clifton Park, Madonna and Menny Merchant of Sealcove ME, Kim and Brian Stone of Winthrop, and Lisa and Kenneth Pike of Massena, 10 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and her sister; Shirley Ott of Winthrop.
She was predeceased by her father, Winifred Rivers, and a brother who passed away at birth.
Visitation will be Tuesday January 10, from 2-4 and 6-8 at the Hammill Funeral Home, Winthrop. Family and friends are respectfully invited to attend Geraldine's Celebration of Life, which will commence at 11AM Wednesday morning at the funeral home.
Those wishing to do so, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, or to Hospice & Palliative Care of St. Lawrence Valley.
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Julia Best
2012-01-10 12:38:38
Duane & Patty I am so sorry for your loss. The passing of a loved one is not easy to accept but our lives go on so we greive and take life one day at a time. You have each other and your families to think about. Keep busy and God Bless you ALL.
From Julia Best
Tony & Debbie Almasy
2012-01-10 20:13:59
Sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
Gary Lyon
2012-01-11 20:41:07
Buck and family, I am sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one. May God grant you comfort and peace. Gary Lyon, Moira