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Karen Grant Obituary
Pittsford: Passed away peacefully on September 2, 2008, after a courageous battle with cancer at age 52. She was predeceased by her father, Gerard Weckerle. She is survived by her husband, Tom Smock; sons, Tyler (Callie) Grant and Aaron (Catherine Jedrysik) Grant; their father, Cliff Grant; Tom's children, Christopher (Nancy), Stephen (Dina), Jamie (Rachel) Smock, Heather (Jeremy) Stokes; grandsons, Paden, Sam & Caleb; granddaughters, Hayley, Molly, Luisa, Olivia and Casandra; mother, Helen Weckerle; sister, Laurie (Jerry) Baker; brother, Steven Weckerle; nephew and niece, Riley and Jenna Baker; brother-in-law, Tim (Terry) Smock; sister-in-law, Ann Marie Walczyk.
Karen was a teacher at Penfield High School and formerly taught in the York Central Schools, she was also an adjunct faculty member at Monroe Community College.
Family and friends are invited to call Friday, 2-5, 7-9 at Miller Funeral Homes, Inc., 3325 Winton Road South. Private family Services will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society in her memory. To email a message of condolence please visit Karen's guestbook at:
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Memories and Condolences
for Karen Grant
Barbara & Dallas Healy
September 21, 2008
Tom, I was so sorry to hear of your great loss. Even though we never met karon we know she was very special to you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dallas & Barbara
Karel and Carl Jennings
September 10, 2008
Karen was a wonderful person and a dedicated teacher. I know she is at peace.
Rosemary vanslyke
September 8, 2008
Dear Tom: The only thing I knew about your wife, Karen, was how happy you were when you met and married her. I am certain she was a wonderful woman. I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts.
Most Sincerely, Rose VanSlyke
Sue Marsjanik
September 8, 2008
Tom, I am sorry to hear of the loss of your wife. Your Kodak Medical friends heard the news today, and we are thinking of you and feeling saddened for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Juleen & Carl Evanoff
September 6, 2008
Dear Tom and family,
Both my wife, Juleen, and I worked with Karen at Penfield High. Karen's dedication and humor eased each day and brightened the lives of students and colleagues alike. We will all miss her and hold her memory dear.
Michael Sinnott
September 5, 2008
Dear Tom and family,
Karen was a wonderful colleague-students and faculty thought the world of her.Her sense of humor,sensitivity,and perspective were extraordinary.My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Julie (Schiller) Earl
September 4, 2008
Tom...I am so sorry to hear about Karen. She always brought a smile to my face! I loved Karen in my classes...She worked so hard training and in spinning with me. My heart breaks...I am at a loss for words right now. Your wife was a beautiful lady with a kind heart, contagious smile and such a positive spirit. She will be missed! Love you Karen!!!!!!
Kim Mendelson
September 4, 2008
I am so sad to hear about your loss. I knew Karen from the gym (both Penfield Racquet and with Julie). We spent many days working out together and had a few nice chats at Dunkin' Donuts afterwards. Karen will be greatly missed. I am so sorry.
Terry Kensy
September 4, 2008
Dear Tom,
I am so sorry to hear about Karen. I know you shared so many happy times together. I wish I had the opportunity to meet her. You always spoke so highly of her. May God Bless You and Your Family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Juanita Leone
September 4, 2008
Tom and Family,
My heart and prayers are with you and your families. Karen has always been a very caring, loving person. She will be dearly missed by family, dear friends, faculty and students. I know how hard this is, however, trust in the Lord and know she is no longer suffering. Know her presence is with you each and every day.
Juanita Leone/Penfield High School Special Education Secretary 2005 - February 2008
RENA MCLANE
September 4, 2008
TO THE FAMILY OF KAREN, JUST WANTED TO SAY HOW SORRY I AM FOR YOUR LOSS. I WAS ABLE TO MEET KAREN AT A FAMILY GATHERING LAST YEAR AND I THOUGHT SHE WAS GREAT, UNCLE TOM, YOU HAVE OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. LOVE RENA AND THE BOYS.
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