Carole J. Kanous

Carole J. Kanous

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Nov

16

Visitation

1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Vay-Schleich & Meeson Funeral and Cremation Chapels

1075 Long Pond Road, Rochester, NY 14626

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Nov

16

Funeral service

3:00 p.m.

Vay-Schleich & Meeson Funeral and Cremation Chapels

1075 Long Pond Road, Rochester, NY 14626

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Carole Kanous Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Vay-Schleich & Meeson Funeral & Cremation Chapels - Greece Chapel on Nov. 9, 2025.

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November 5, 2025 at age 93. Carole went home to be with her husband of 72 years, James Kanous; her granddaughter, Krystal Montalvo. She is survived by her children, Michael (Jan), Charene (Terry) Lockhart, Kathleen (Frank) Fox and Karen (Tom) Baier; 13 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild.

Carole enjoyed many years in the 1000 Islands where she loved to play cards and spend time with her family.

Carole's visitation will be held Sunday, November 16th 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM where her Funeral Service will follow at 3:00 PM in the Chapel of Vay-Schleich & Meeson Funeral and Cremation Chapels, 1075 Long Pond Road Rochester, NY 14626. Contributions may be made to GrandeVille Senior Living Community 555 Maiden Lane Rochester, New York 14616 in her memory.

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Upcoming Events

Nov

16

Visitation

1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Vay-Schleich & Meeson Funeral and Cremation Chapels

1075 Long Pond Road, Rochester, NY 14626

Send Flowers

Nov

16

Funeral service

3:00 p.m.

Vay-Schleich & Meeson Funeral and Cremation Chapels

1075 Long Pond Road, Rochester, NY 14626

Send Flowers

Only 6 days left for delivery to next service.