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Eleanor "Mama Dee" Hoffman

1935 - 2020

Eleanor "Mama Dee" Hoffman obituary, 1935-2020, Canandaigua, NY

BORN

1935

DIED

2020

FUNERAL HOME

Fuller Funeral Home Inc

190 Buffalo St

Canandaigua, New York

Eleanor Hoffman Obituary

Eleanor "Mama Dee" Hoffman CANANDAIGUA - Dee Hoffman passed away peacefully on March 3, 2020, surrounded by the love of her family. Dee would have been 85 on March 31. Affectionately known as "The Ticket Lady" Dee's voice could commonly be heard announcing, "The loading of Captain Gray's five o'clock boat..." throughout Roseland Park from 1973 until the park closed in 1985. Her four foot by four foot ticket booth, along with the small deck area behind, served as a warm gathering place for many people throughout that 12-year period. Prior to Roseland and throughout her entire life, Dee's focus was her family, which graciously extended beyond Captain Gray and her nine children. Originally from Pennsylvania, Dee came to Canandaigua with her infant son John. She met and married Gray Hoffman and they immediately began their family. They raised their family on Park Avenue. The Park Avenue house and community became Mama Dee's life and she often referred to these years as her best. Surrounded by a young family and a group of very similar families Dee could be counted on to help pick up a struggling child, wipe a nose, or listen to a friend's problem. She was a very kind and loving soul who helped many and asked for little in return. She was a wonderful role model in so many ways. Dee was predeceased by her husband of 54 years, Gray Hoffman; oldest daughter, Jennifer; and youngest daughter, Jessica. Her seven surviving children are, John Hoffman, Jawan Betts (Charlie), Janis Mosher (Mike), Jadon Hoffman (Anne), Jody Theocharakis (Harry), Julie Megaffee (Phil) and James Hoffman. She was blessed with 13 wonderful grandchildren and one great-grandchild whom she loved to the moon and back - twice. Friends may call on Monday, March 9, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Fuller Funeral Home Inc., 190 Buffalo St., Canandaigua. A private celebration of Mama Dee's life will be held in May. The family wishes to extend their gratitude to the loving staff at Horizons Senior Living Community in Canandaigua and Hospeace House in Naples. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to The Patient Needs Fund at Sands Cancer Center. To share a memory or express condolences online visit www.fullerfh.com.

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Published by Daily Messenger on Mar. 5, 2020.

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Pam Johnsen

May 10, 2020

Sorry this is untimely, but I just heard of Dad's passing and I am so sorry. My first memories of Dee go back 70 years or so when I visited my grandparents on East Murphy Avenue in Connellsville. When she and John moved into our house on Buffalo Street, I was thrilled. I loved them both. She was my friend, my babysitter, my counselor, my confessor, and above all my roll model. So easy going and honest....Who wouldn't want to be like her! As she and I chatted last August in her apartment, I realized that I had the great privilege of knowing a woman who got all she could get out of life and loved every moment of it. I will think of her everyday and keep her roll model status in tact!

Beverlee(A cut away)

March 28, 2020

Dee was such a sweet, loving lady, I was privileged to have done her hair! She always was very proud of her familyto u all

Gregg and

March 9, 2020

We were so blessed to have shared Sunday evenings at Horizons with Dee. She always had a smile. Many times Dee would invite others to our bible study. We will miss her so much.

Mickey Barnes

March 6, 2020

To the Hoffman family, I am sorry to hear of your loss. May God Bless and watch over you all.

Al & Mary Burnett

March 5, 2020

Julie, Phil and all of the Family please accept our deepest condolences on the loss of such a Fine Lady. Very fond memories of Her back in the day. God Bless you All.

Sue Babcock

March 5, 2020

I feel blessed to have had her friendship. She had so much love to share and will be truly missed by all who knew her.

Jim Potter

March 5, 2020

My condolences to Julie,Phl, John and families hearing of your Mom's passing. I pray your memories of her wonderful life will comfort you in this time of grief.

March 5, 2020

Fond memories of Dee and Gray on the boat and just "knowing" them. Dee was a sweet heart. My thoughts are with you.

Nora Dobbs Wilt

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