She was born July 15, 1929 in Batavia, a daughter of the late J. Raymond and Irene Lake Brice.
Agnes was a graduate of Batavia High School and was employed by P.W. Minor Shoe Co. in Batavia prior to her retirement. She enjoyed ceramics, crocheting and listening to the music events in Jackson Square. Most of all she loved her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She enjoyed attending their sporting events, music concerts and dance recitals. Agnes was also a long time parishioner of St. Padre Pio Parish in Oakfield. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her.
She was predeceased by her husband, Edwin Matla, who passed away in 1996.
Survivors include her children, Kathleen Gorom of Oakfield, Bruce Matla of Spencerport, Christine Matla of Medina and Wendy Williams of Churchville. Grandchildren, Nicholas (fiancé, Jennifer), Jessica and Jonathan (Katherine) Gorom, Nathan (Lori-Beth) Williams, Rachael Miller and Jeremy (Suzann Sullivan) Patterson. Great-Grandchildren, Noah, Jacob, Marley, Axl, Samantha, Riley, Gabriella and Aniyah. Brother in-law, Ronald (Connie) Matla of Fairport. Also survived by cousins, nieces and nephews.
Family and friends are cordially invited to share thoughts, condolences and fond memories on Tuesday (June 28th) from 4-8pm at the J. LEONARD MCANDREW FUNERAL HOME, LLC, 2 Bogue Ave., Batavia. Her Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday, 10:00am at St. Padre Pio Parish, 56 Maple Ave., Oakfield. She will be laid to rest next to her husband in St. Cecelia’s Cemetery.
Memorial contributions in her memory may be made to St. Padre Pio Parish, 56 Maple Ave., Oakfield, NY 14125 or Hildebrandt Hospice Care Center, 2652 Ridgeway Ave., Rochester, NY 14626. Expressions of condolence may be shared with the family at: www.mcandrewfuneralhomes.net .
ARRANGEMENTS WERE ENTRUSTED TO THE J. LEONARD MCANDREW FUNERAL HOME, LLC, 2 BOGUE AVE., BATAVIA, NY 14020. RONALD KONIECZNY II, DIRECTOR.
