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Lynette Yaw Obituary
Lynette Arlene Yaw
August 20, 1948 - August 14, 2025
76 years of age
Predeceased by her parents Bob & Mary Campbell, sister Judith Grizenko, grandaughter Shana Dutton, nephew David Giardino and brother-in-law John Green. She is survived by her husband Thomas Yaw, and children Kari (Dan) Dutton, Kim (Phil) Zabst, Tom (Nicole) Yaw, Kristen (Merlin) Moyer, Katie (Chris) Crouch, and Timothy Yaw. Also her grandchildren: Daniel Dutton (Lizzy), Joel (Brianna), Kyle Zabst (Megan), Taylor Dutton (Christine), Allyson Spieler (Aaron), Zack Baxter, Brie Boxell (Clay Johnston), Evan Yaw, Justin Baxter (Madeline Larsen), Ashton Dutton (Melody), Spencer Yaw, Amber Baxter (Trey Crispell), Mason Yaw, Arianna Yaw and great grandchildren Rodric, Jane, Ivy, Taylor, Sloane,Leo, Jacob, Rory, Emma, Liam, Jack, Patrick, William, with #14 on the way. She is also survived by her siblings (Paul Grizenko), Tom Campbell (Sue), Lori Giardio (Vince), Kelley Green and many nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.
Raised in Cuba, NY, Lynette moved to Rochester when she married her husband Tom, and finished her cosmetology schooling. God blessed them with 6 children whom they raised in Greece, NY. She loved children and did childcare in her home for many years.
Her family always celebrated Christmas together in a small cape cod where each persons favorite variety of her homemade famously delicious Christmas cookies filled the garage because there was no room in the house.
She was a long -time member of First Bible Baptist Church involved in many ministries including Sunday school, choir, camp counsellor, missionary prayer groups, and nursery worker. She also taught sewing at Greece Continuing Education for several years. Her love of sewing and crafting led her to work for 12 years at JoAnn Fabrics where she loved to help customers plan their projects.
She shared her love of camping with all of her family who continue the camping tradition with their children.
An avid crafter, quilter and seamstress Lynette created many personalized items for her family over the years including pillowcases, pajama pants, quilts and wedding dresses.
Most of all she loved her family and sharing her faith in Jesus with others.
A celebration of her life will be held on Thursday, August 21 at 6 PM at First Bible Baptist Church, 990 Manitou Road, Hilton, NY 14468.
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