•McCabe, Christy Ann “Chris”, Churchville: Chris passed away January 28, 2016 at her home after a brave fight with cancer. Chris was the daughter of Robert and Lois McCabe of Fayetteville, NY. She is survived by her sister, Marilyn (Karl) Weinert and a brother, Jim McCabe of Bedford, NH. She left behind 5 nieces and nephews; Sara (Casey) Stockwell, Kasey (Kristine) Weinert, Alexa Weinert, Kody Weinert and Tyler McCabe, and grand Nephew, Raylan Stockwell, and several dear friends.
Chris earned her bachelor’s degree from SUNY Brockport and did her student teaching in the Spencerport School district where she was immediately hired to teach first grade. She retired from Spencerport after 32 years, and 835 students. Chris entered the Associate program of the Sisters of Mercy in 1982 and purchased a home on Orchard St. in North Chili where she and Sister Carol Fox ran a “Sisters of Mercy House of Hospitality”. During their time there they helped many displaced people find their way to a better life.
After she retired from teaching, she volunteered at St. Mary’s Oncology where she became a dedicated and dependable aid to those treating people fighting cancer. Chris took a position with St. Christopher Church in 2004 as a Pastoral Minister where she touched countless lives with visits to hospitals, nursing homes, shut-ins and anyone who needed a spiritual lift.
Family and friends and anyone who may have been touched by Chris’ caring spirit are invited to St. Christopher Church, 3350 Union St., North Chili on Saturday, February 6th at 10:00 AM for a funeral Mass with a reception at the church immediately following. Interment will be at the North Chili Rural Cemetery.
Contributions may be made in her memory to the American Cancer Society , P.O. Box 22478, Oklahoma City, OK 73123.
