Spencerport – Gay Lenhard, beloved wife, mother and sister, passed away peacefully September 14, 2025 at The Maplewood Nursing Home in Webster, New York at age 91. Gay is survived by her daughter, Robbie (Dave) Dewey; grandchildren, Phillip (Kadin) Dodson, Gabrielle (Danny) Maier, Spenser and Madelyn Dewey; great-grandchildren, Carter and Olivia Maier, Gunner and River Dodson; sister, Jan Bauer. Gay was predeceased by her beloved husband of 62 years, Don L. Lenhard; her daughter, Kristy Farrand; brother, Patrick Hotchkiss; mother, Marian O. Bauer; father, Jess Hotchkiss; and stepfather, Alvin H. Bauer.
Born in Niagara Falls, NY in 1934 before moving to Ogden at the age of 8, Gay dedicated her life to local government and became a devoted leader of the Town of Ogden. Gay held the seat of Town Supervisor of Ogden for 23 years until her retirement in 2021 at the age of 87. Prior to her time as Town Supervisor, Gay served on the Spencerport Board of Education for a decade before serving 3 years as Board President. In total, Gay worked as a town employee of Ogden for 40 years.
Aside from her primary responsibilities, Gay also served as a member of the Spencerport Chamber of Commerce Board, the Eagle Scout Review Board, several boards at The White Church, and chaired the Ogden Senior Center Advisory Board. In 2003, Senator George Maziarz awarded Gay the NYS “Women of Distinction” award for her dedication to the Town of Ogden and the Village of Spencerport. Gay had a deep passion for her work and for the people of her community.
The family would like to thank The Maplewood for the compassionate care that Gay received while living there, and in particular the wonderful, loving nursing and support staff.
A Memorial Service is planned for Saturday, September 27th at the First Congregational Church of Spencerport, UCC (“The White Church”), 65 Church Street, Spencerport NY 14559. There will be calling hours with the family from 9-11:00 AM, with the Service to immediately follow at 11:00AM. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to The White Church in Gay’s memory.
