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Angela M. "Gert" Fairbrother

1943 - 2014

BORN

1943

DIED

2014

FUNERAL HOME

Walter E. Baird & Sons Funeral Home, Inc.

300 West Naples St

Wayland, New York

Angela Fairbrother Obituary

WAYLAND - Angela M. "Gert" Fairbrother, age 70, passed away unexpectedly Friday (Feb. 7, 2014) at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester.

Angie was born Dec. 21, 1943, in Batavia, a daughter of Angelo and Viola (Kemp) Yamonaco. She was a graduate of Dansville Central School and the Continental School of Beauty in Rochester. She married Michael Fairbrother on July 28, 1962; he survives. She was a hairdresser in the Wayland area for over 31 years.

She was a former member of the Wayland Fire Dept. Women's Auxiliary and the Wayland American Legion Women's Auxiliary. She was one of the original members of the Wayland Redskin Youth Football organization; and she was instrumental in the forming of Wayland Cinderella Softball.

She enjoyed hunting, fishing, cooking, crocheting, crafts, BINGO, both playing and working for it. She was a member of a women's card club with her dear friends; also she enjoyed having special Halloween parties for her grandchildren and friends, but most of all she loved spending time with all of her grandchildren and attending all of their accomplishments.

"Gert" is survived by her husband of 51 years, Mike; her children, Lori (Don) Carmen, Terry (Julie) Fairbrother and Tom Fairbrother (Kim Canute); 6 grandchildren, Steffen Carmen, Colin Carmen, Kyle Carmen (fiance' Tiana Cheasman), Drew Fairbrother, Dana Fairbrother (Matt Ryan) and Hannah Fairbrother; sisters, Irene (Don) Henchen and Linda (Roy) Frasier; sister-in-law, Bonnie Nicholson; aunts and uncles, Bert Flint, Richard and Harriet Kemp, Jerry Algiers and Aunt Peg; many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Friends may call from 4-7 p.m. Feb. 17, 2014, at the Walter E. Baird & Sons Funeral Home, 300 West Naples St., Wayland, where a memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. Burial will be in the Village Cemetery, Wayland.

Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Those who wish to light a memory candle for "Gert" may do so at www.bairdfuneralhomes.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Hornell Evening Tribune on Feb. 10, 2014.

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Rose Mary (Rosie) Hughes

March 5, 2014

Just heard that Angie had passed. I am so very sorry. I have many good memories of laughter shared while she was trying to make me beautiful. My sincerest condolences to all of you. Her wonderful laughter and positive outlook on life will be missed by so many. May God bless Angie and may he bless all who loved her and will miss her. Say her name every day--that way she will continue to live.

Susan Fassett

February 12, 2014

Please accept my condolences for the passing of your very dear wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt. She was a very dear member of the Class of 62 from Dansville Central School. We always enjoyed her presence at our class reunions. She will be missed.
Susan Fassett

susan Leubner

February 12, 2014

Lori, and Family,
I am so sorry to read about your Mom. It seems like yesterday, since I have seen you Lori (more like 12yrs?), and we used to harass your Mom. She sure was a sweetie. Please find comfort in each other and all your funny memories.

Barb Briglin

February 11, 2014

Sorry for your loss. Angie was a special lady. She will be missed by many!!

February 11, 2014

To Tom and Family, You have out most heartfelt condolences. She was a wonderful women.. Jake and Ali Smith

February 10, 2014

Dear Lori and Family,
I was so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. I have great memories of her when I was growing up and through high school. I will be thinking of you in the days and month ahead.
Love,
Tracy Trotter

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