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Tara Pinney Obituary
September 28, 2024
Tara Eileen Pinney, 61, of Baldwinsville, NY, passed away on September 28, 2024. Tara was born July 14, 1963. She was a lifelong resident of the Baldwinsville area. She graduated from C.W. Baker High School before going on to Cazenovia College to attain her degree in Nursing. Tara's talents were many; she was an accomplished seamstress, horse rider, and gifted psychiatric nurse. She enjoyed crafting with her friends, gardening, reading, farming, and traveling, but most of all, she enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. Preceded in death by her parents Constance Pinney Willard, Wilford Pinney, and her stepfather Raymond Willard. She is survived by her cherished daughter Siobhan Alayne Mckinnon (Randall Yates, Jr.), her two granddaughters Katie Ann Eileen Mckinnon and Miranda Cheyenne Yates. Also her chosen family Elaine & Rod Vanetten, their children, Jessica & Kevin Greenwood, Jennifer & Corey Hunter, Jamie Vanetten & Nick, Jason & Emily Vanetten. Additionally, her devoted friend Melody Pasini (George Gridley, Krista Kaptan). She will fondly be remembered as a beloved mother, passionate grandmother, Auntie Ta-Ta, and friend. Family, friends, and others whose lives were touched by Tara are invited to the Falardeau Funeral Home, 93 Downer St., Baldwinsville, for Calling Hours from 5 to 7pm on Tuesday, October 1st. A Funeral Service will follow at 7pm. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to Sunshine Horses, Inc., 3721 Verplank Rd., Clay, NY 13041.
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