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Nancy J. MacConnell

By T.J. Woodward

Nancy J. MacConnell, 83, of Batavia passed away on Friday February 27, 2015 at Genesee County Nursing Home. She was born November 5, 1931 in Bergen the late George (Esther Wessendorf) MacConnell. She is preceded in death by her brother Roderick MacConnell and sister Shirley (George) Hankey.

Nancy worked as a Registered Nurse for Genesee Memorial Hospital prior to retirement.  She was a Deacon at East Bethany Presbyterian Church and sang in the choir. Nancy loved gardening and bowling.

She is survived by her loving children Mary A. (Christopher) Savino of Wappingers Falls, NY, Karen M. DeFelice of Pavilion; brother Larry (Pat) MacConnell of LeRoy; grandchildren Amanda S. MacConnell, Brian A. DeFelice, Bradley A. DeFelice along with several nieces and nephews.

There will be no prior calling hours. A Service will be held at the convenience of the family in the spring. She will be laid to rest in Mt. Rest Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Alzheimer’s Association www.alz.org/wny.com  or Volunteers for Animals 3841 West Main Street Road Batavia, New York 14020. To leave a message of condolence please visit www.gilmartinfuneralhome.com or for more information call (585) 343-8260. Arrangements completed by Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, New York 14020.

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