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Kevin J. Lemley

By T.J. Woodward

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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Kevin J. Lemley, who passed away on March 2, 2023 at the age of 68 after a brief battle with cancer. Kevin was born in Warsaw, NY on January 16, 1955 to the late Bob and Mermie (Herrmann) Lemley.

Kevin graduated from Perry High School in 1973. Kevin had a distinguished 43 year career as a security guard for Genesee Hospital and Rochester General Hospital until his retirement in 2019.

He had a passion for road trips, golf, bowling, and the Cleveland Browns. But he loved nothing more than spending time with his grandchildren.

He is survived by his brother Dennis (Jane), three sons, Robert, Ryan (Lynne), and Kyle. He was also a beloved grandfather to grandchildren, Marianna, Josephine, Henrietta, Quentin, and Gideon, who brought him great joy and happiness.

Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother Kent.

A Celebration of Kevin’s life will be held Tuesday March 7, 2023 at Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC. 98 North Main St in Perry, NY, 14530. Family and friends may call from 5pm-6pm. Services will follow at 6pm. Kevin will be laid to rest with his parents and brother in Glenwood Cemetery in Perry.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Kevin’s memory to Lollypop Farm, the Humane Society of Greater Rochester, 99 Victor Road Fairport, NY 14450.
https://give.lollypop.org/for/hsoramcp/amount/50/info/give_today. For more information please call (585) 237-2626 or to leave a message of condolence visit www.eatonwatsonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC. 98 North Main Street Perry, New York 14530.

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