Bergen - Passed away peacefully on Saturday (October 12, 2013) at the age of 85 after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease.
She was predeceased by first spouse, Leo F. Gaudy, brother Edward Beeman, sons, Peter and David.
Survived by husband, Dale, and children: Michael (Robin), Ellen, Paul (Eunice), Colleen (Jamie), Lisa (James), Annette (Peter), Philip (Jan), Claire, Patrick (Donna), Melody; a sister-in-law, several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Formerly of East Aurora, Clarence and Attica, Lillian graduated from Buffalo Academy of the Sacred Heart, class of 1946. She was the RSROA professional skating instructor at Skate 98 in Alexander from 1981 to 1982. Her hobbies included skating, gardening and sewing, especially quilting. She enjoyed spending time with her family.
The family wishes to thank the staff of the LeRoy Village Green Nursing Home for their loving care of Lillian.
There will be no prior calling hours. Friends are invited to attend her Funeral Mass at 10:00 a.m. on Friday at St. Brigid's Roman Catholic Church, 18 Gibson St., Bergen. Interment at the convenience of the family at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church Cemetery, 1230 Clinton St., Bennington Center, Attica, NY.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution to Alzheimer's Association, Western New York Chapter, 2805 Wehrle Drive, Suite 6, Williamsville, NY 14221 or at
www.alz.org/wny
.