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Death Notices for the week of
December 5, 2004
David J. Doyle, retired Superintendent of Kendall Central Schools, died November 18, 2004. He is survived by his wife. Muriel and David Doyle celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary on October 17, 2004. They had enjoyed each other's company for 69 years, since they first met in 1935. Mr. Doyle was a resident of Kendall for 50 years. He was Superintendent of Kendall Central Schools for 25 years from 1954 until his retirement in 1979. Following his retirement, he continued in the field of education as interim superintendent at Lyndonville Central School in 1981, as interim superintendent at Honeoye Central School in 1984 and as interim superintendent at Holley Central School in 1988. Mr. Doyle was a 1939 graduate of Hamilton College, Clinton, New York. His teaching career spanned over 39 years, interrupted only by 4 1/2 years of military service. To alleviate overcrowding in KCS, plans were made to build a new Jr.-Sr. High School. In September 1971 the new school opened to students. It included many new features including: team teaching and large group instruction. A room with 100 student capacity and tiered seats would enable two or three large classes to meet together for subjects of interest to the entire group. Separate class rooms were available for biology, physics, chemistry and junior high science. A large gym was added, as well as an auditorium to seat 666. The school continues to be the center of school and community activities. David Doyle's involvement with and dedication to the Section V Boys' Basketball Tournament covered 40 years in a variety of offices including President and 13 years as Treasurer with the responsibility for tournament funds of 120 schools. He was a member of the Executive Committee, directing headquarter's operation during tournament time each March. In 2002 David Doyle was inducted as a member of the Section V Basketball Hall of Fame. David Doyle was a World War II Veteran as Commanding Officer of the 1175th Quartermaster Company. He completed 28 years of military service (1942-1970). He and his company sailed from England to Europe on a LST and landed on Omaha Beach (1944) shortly after D-Day and followed the 3rd Army through France and Germany, supplying Gen. Patton as he pushed back the enemy. While in Europe, LTC Doyle was awarded the Bronze Star with 5 Campaign Stars. His commendation was for superior management and operation of the 1175th Quartermaster Company in the field. As of 1999, Col. Doyle is a Charter Member of the National World War II Memorial. He is a WWII Honoree and his name is listed in the Registry of Remembrances. It can be viewed on site at the National War Memorial which was dedicated on May 29, 2004 in Washington, D.C. Mr. Doyle was a member of Orleans Unit of the New York State Retired Teacher's Association, a 30 year member of Masonic Social Lodge #713, Kendall, a member of Genesee Valley Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA). David J. Doyle was buried with military honors on November 22, 2004 in Mt. Albion Cemetery. In memory of Mr. Doyle, contributions can be made to the David J. Doyle Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o Kendall Central School, 1932 Kendall Road, P.O. Box 777, Kendall, NY 14476. BROCKPORT •Chest, Mary J., Age 77, December 1, 2004. Predeceased by brother John Greco and son Daniel. Survived by husband of 57 years, Daniel; son, David (Maria) Chest; daughter, Laura Chest; grandson, William Chest. Funeral Services were held December 4 at the Christopher Mitchell Funeral Homes, Inc., Albion. Interment, Mt. Albion Cemetery. Donations can be made to the Hospice Unit of St. Mary's Hospital, Rochester in her memory. •Cornell, Gloria R., November 17, 2004, age 69 of Jerseyville, Illinois, formerly of Brockport. Predeceased by husband, Donald and daughter, Gerri. Survived by daughter, Lori and son, Rich (Lisa); grandchildren, Ashley and Brian Lingg, and Brandon and Meghan Cornell; sister and brother-in-law, three half-brothers, three half-sisters; sister-in-law and husband; cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. A Memorial Mass was said November 22 in Jerseyville, Illinois. •Lown, Dorothy M., Formerly of Brockport, in Sacramento, California on November 22, 2004, after a brief battle with cancer. Dottie taught elementary school for more than thirty years in Greece and Brockport, and then in Inglewood, California. She is survived by her husband, Donald Beasley; her sons, Don and his wife, Teri Lown of Sacramento, David and his wife, Lori (Lampert) Lown of Holley; and her granddaughters, Allie (Sacramento) and Hayley Lown (Holley). She is also survived by her daughter, Darlene and her husband, Daniel Walch of Gwinn, Michigan. A Memorial was held in Sacramento on November 26, 2004. Donations can be made to the Sierra Club, the Nature Conservancy or the National Parks Conservation Association in her memory. HILTON •Fitzgerald, Bonita A. "Bonnie" (Brooks), Suddenly, November 30, 2004, of Covington, formerly of Hilton. She is survived by her children, Brenda Miller, Daniel and Charles Fitzgerald, and Catherine Nadal; grandchildren, William, Samantha, Kaylynn and Julie; her sister, Frances (Mervin) LeBlanc; several nieces and nephews, many friends. She was predeceased by her son Brian, 1984 and her parents, Arlo and Frances Brooks. A Prayer Service was held December 4 at the Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, Inc., Hilton. Interment, Mt. Ash Cemetery. Contributions can be made to Crestwood Children's Home, 2075 Scottsville Road, Rochester 14623 in her memory. •Sedler, Marie L., December 1, 2004, age 91. She is survived by her nephew, Paul Sedler; two great-nieces, Courtenay Bullock and Bethany Spratley; four great-great nieces and nephews; her cousins, Helen and Ruth Heinrich; special friends, Lisa and Richard Scott. A Funeral Service was held December 4 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Hilton. Private interment, Parma Union Cemetery. Contributions can be made to St. Paul's New Sanctuary Fund in her memory. SPENCERPORT •Monagan, William J., Husband of Emma; father of Ginny Baum, of Henrietta, Jean (Clayton) Cox, of Shelby, Carol Campbell of Arizona, Melvin (Heidi) Campbell, of Alabama. Funeral Services were held December 6 at the Cooper Funeral Home, Medina. |
David J. Doyle, retired Administrator