Lois H. Kendrick

Lois H. Kendrick obituary, Rochester, NY

Lois H. Kendrick

Lois Kendrick Obituary

Visit the Farrell-Ryan Funeral & Cremation Services - Rochester website to view the full obituary.

Passed away October 28, 2025. She is predeceased by her infant daughter Kathleen; daughter Cynthia; son Steven; parents Orville and Irene Heidt; sister Florence Carole; brother William Heidt. Survived by her husband Nelson; children Theresa Osier, John (Kathi) Osier, Colin Kendrick, Timothy Osier, Keith, (Fiona) Osier, Jennifer (Pete) Kopacz; Daughter-in-law Pam Dionise; grandchildren Amie Musso, Nicole (Adam) Lodato, Kiera Osier, Connor Osier, Mila Kopacz, Maksym Kopacz; great-grandchildren Logan and Lily; brothers Richard Heidt and Thomas (Patricia) Heidt; Sisters in law Ellen Smith, Phillis Lynch, Luella Kendrick; several cousins, many nieces, nephews and friends.

Lois was a proud graduate of Our Lady of Mercy for girls and a retiree of Eastman Kodak. Lois and Nick met at P.W.P. She spent most of her life in service of others by volunteering in many projects at St. John’s the Evangelist School and at St. Marks Parish. What truly brought her joy, however, was spending time with family. Whether hosting Friday nights, birthday parties and holiday dinners or attending sports events, dance performances and school functions, Lois was the heart and soul of her family.

Calling hours will be held 2-5pm Friday October 31st at Farrell-Ryan Funeral & Cremation Services 777 Long Pond Road. Funeral Mass 1:00pm Saturday November 1st at St. Marks Church. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to Food Link.

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

Farrell-Ryan Funeral & Cremation Services - Rochester

777 Long Pond Road, Rochester, NY 14612

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