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Charlotte W. Hinz

By T.J. Woodward

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  Charlotte W. Hinz, 89, of Alexander passed away on Tuesday September 18, 2018 at the Villages of Orleans County in Albion. She was born on December 1, 1928 in Batavia to the late Frederick C. and Amelia (Egloff) Wickens. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Hinz is predeceased by her husband; Wilbur Hinz.

Charlotte was the Laboratory Director at Upstate Farms Co-operative for 36 years until she retired in 1998. She was a member of the Western Association Sanitarians and the Rochester Area Sanitarians. Charlotte was the first woman President and lifetime honorary member of the NYS Food Protection Association, a lifetime member of the Dairy Practices Council and the past President and lifetime member of the Batavia Business & Professional Women’s Club. She enjoyed dinner conversations with the Gad Abouts.

She is survived by her children; Daniel Hinz of OH., Julie (Paul) Linsey of FL., Martin (Jill) Hinz of Alexander and Eric (Terri) Hinz of FL.; 6 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great grandchildren along with many cousins and their families.

Family and friends are invited to call on Monday September 24, 2018 from 4:00-8:00PM at Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, New York 14020. Charlotte will be laid to rest in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery privately for the family.

Flowers are respectfully and gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to the Genesee Cancer Assistance 127 North St. in Batavia or the Salvation Army 529 E. Main St. in Batavia. For more information please call 585-343-8260 or to leave a message of condolence please visit www.gilmartinfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, New York 14020.

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