Margaret Dennis

July 4, 2012

Oakfield - Mrs. Margaret Dennis (Hilchey) passed away Wednesday (July 4, 2012) at the Genesee County Nursing Home in Batavia at the age of 97. She was born September 20, 1914 in Nova Scotia, Canada, Daughter of the late William and Amelda Clattenburg Hilchey. The family moved to the Oakfield area, early in her life, where she resided most of her life. She was a lifelong member of St Michael's Episcopal Church in Oakfield, where she was very active in the everyday business of the Church. One of her greatest loves was caring for children. She was a "nanny" to a number of children throughout her life and most referred to her lovingly as "Mimi", as did many of her family members. She was active in community service throughout her life. Being friendly and outgoing, everyone that came in contact with her loved her dearly as she did them. She was predeceased by her husband Earl Dennis, brothers and sisters Ralph Hilchey, Weldon Hilchey, Audrey Reed, and Alvin Hilchey. Survived by her brother Glen and Carol Hilchey; Son, Randall and Christine Dennis, a Daughter, Sisters-in-law Gladys Hilchey and Phyllis Hilchey, also nieces, nephews, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Friends may call on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Burdett & Sanford Funeral Home 11 Maple Avenue, where services will follow at 12 p.m. Burial will be in Cary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to Crossroads House, P.O. Box 403, Batavia, New York 14021.