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Madeline DAVIS Obituary
Passed April 28, 2021, wife of Wendy Smiley; sister of Sheila E. (Deborah Manchester) Davis and the late Mark S. Davis; sister-in-law of Barbara Davis, Gail Heppen, Amy Smiley and Tammy Smiley; aunt of Jody Davis. Memorial services will be held at 1 PM on Friday at AMHERST MEMORIAL CHAPEL, LLC, 281 Dodge Rd., Getzville. Due to the current health regulations, please be mindful of face coverings, and observe social distancing protocols. For those who may wish to view the memorial service, please contact the funeral home for the memorial service link. In lieu of flowers, those wishing may make donations to the Madeline Davis GLBT Archives of WNY, c/o Butler Library at Buffalo State College or SPCA of Erie County. Arrangements by AMHERST MEMORIAL CHAPEL, LLC, 716-636-4174. Family Guest Book available at www.amherstmemorialchapel.com
Memories and Condolences
for Madeline DAVIS
Lisa D. Albrecht
April 24, 2023
Will miss you and your writing with Liz
Lisa D. Albrecht
April 23, 2023
Miss you Madelaine
Lisa Albrecht
June 13, 2021
Just learned that Madeline has died. She was a gifted lesbian. I will miss her. May she rest in power.
Betsy & Barb Swift - Manke
April 30, 2021
Our condolences Wendy and to Madeline's extended family. She is part of so many of our stories - as inspiration, mentor, co-worker, legend. One memory of her I will always have is Madeline blessing/dedicating/clearing the space for our first outdoor Pride Celebration on the Erie County Historical Society steps in 1991. I believe she also sang, and told the story of the Stonewall riots to all the assembled brave women and men, gay and lesbian, allies and family and friends. May her memory be a blessing - as her life has certainly been full and powerful. With much love, Betsy Swift and Barbara Manke
Franny Pici (Peachy)
April 30, 2021
Madeline became a true sister and mentor to me back in 1972 at the Women's Studies College. She helped to shape my feminist consciousness while guiding me in ways that radically changed my life ... especially during a time when my life really needed changing! Thank you Madeline for your service to our world. We will all miss having you in it. Hug and kiss to Wendy. Sincerely, Franny Pici (Peachy)
Woody Sipprell
April 30, 2021
Well done Madeline, thank you .You will be missed
Hanford Searl Jr.
April 29, 2021
... So fortunate to have Personally known Madeline, as a fellow Gay Activist, since 1980!
- Through "The Fifth Freedom" Newspaper via Mattachine Society, P/FLAG & The City of Good Neighbors Chorale.
... Rest In Power Dear Friend!
Christine Van Veghten and Beth Mann
April 29, 2021
Our deepest condolences to Wendy and the rest of Madeline's extended family. Madeline was a force of nature, hard to resist and impossible to ignore-- Blessed Be-- b&c
Julie Saloman
April 29, 2021
A wonderful Woman, you will be missed.
RAYMOND J. HOELSCHER III
April 29, 2021
Hey beautiful people, I will try my hardest to attend, but if I can't try to understand, still trying to get my covid shot. I'm healthier than ever, but I miss you all. I Cannot say enough about the legends of the Gay community. Mattachine, Don Licht, Jim Haynes, all the good people. I am living in Clarence now. Brothers of Mercy Senior Apartments #208, after living in Toronto, Buffalo, East Delavan, Davidson, Ellicottville, and stayed on Lombard for a while in the city. Retired in 2016 after doing security work.........716 580-0794. Maybe you can give me a ride......Have no car........
Joe Schuder II
April 29, 2021
A true trailblazer in the LGBTQ+ Community both locally and nationwide. A person of class and vision--surely to be missed in today's fractious world. I had the honor of working with her when she was in "Theatrical Mode."
Pat Nigro
April 29, 2021
Such a wonderful person, knew her in the early 70's. Such a wonderful voice when she sang her folk songs. She will be greatly missed. A angel she was and now a true Angel she is.
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Amherst Memorial Chapel, LLC, Funeral Home281 Dodge Road, Getzville, NY 14068-1504
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