Nancy J. Hammond
May 14, 1949 – October 28, 2011
Place of Birth:
Hornell, NY
Place of Death:
Rochester, NY
Residence:
Avon, NY Age:
62 Calling Hours
November 2, 2011 - 7:00pm - 9:00pm
November 3, 2011 - 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Service Event Information
Funeral Service
November 3, 2011 - 1:00pm
Interment
Nancy (Kerr) Hammond
Avon / Hornell
Nancy (Kerr) Hammond, 62, of 4660 Meadow Circle, passed away Friday (October 28, 2011) at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester.
Nancy was born and raised in Hornell and graduated from Hornell High School in 1967 and from Alfred State College in 1969. She worked at St. James Mercy Hospital in Hornell and Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester as a medical secretary. She also worked as a deli clerk at the Big M in Avon. During her lifetime, Nancy lived where her husband’s career took them, including : Hornell, Hannau Germany, Friendship, Cheektowaga, and Bolivar. She served as treasurer for the Bolival United Methodist Church while living in that community.
Nancy adored her family, and enjoyed family gatherings and outings, especially as “the sisters” with her granddaughter, Mallory. She was a wonderful friend and neighbor, with a generous heart and an indomitable spirit, who had a genuine smile for everyone she met. She faced life with courage, and persevered with an iron will. Nancy loved her animals, and also spent countless hours enjoying the sun and her flowers. She collected Hummel figurines, and shares that love with her granddaughters. She also loved a good bargain, and took great satisfaction in clipping and using every coupon possible. Nancy was a woman of quiet and enduring faith, and found pennies everywhere she went, which she picked up in remembrance of her father.
She was predeceased by her parents, Douglas and Esther Kerr, a brother, Thomas Kerr, and her infant daughter, Malissa.
She is survived by her loving husband of 39 years, Gary. She is the beloved mother of Benjamin (Joy) Hammond of Batavia, and Christine (Richard) Pavone of Macedon and adored grandmother of Mallory Pavone, Tyler Pavone, and Lydia Hammond. Also surviving are her brothers, Douglas (Carol) Kerr Jr., and Roger(Kelly) Kerr, sister-in-law, Linda Kerr, Mother-In-Law, Ruth Hammond, Brother and sister-in law, Donald (Linda) Hammond and Richard (Donna) Bokland, many nieces, nephews, cousins and her extended family.
To send a remembrance to the family, please visit www.brownandpowersfuneralhomes.com. The family is being assisted by Gerald R. Brown , Director at Bender-Brown & Powers Funeral of Hornell.
The family will be present to receive friends from 7-9 PM Wednesday at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home Inc. 21 Big Tree Street in Livonia and at the Hornell United Methodist Church, Webbs Crossing Road in Hornell from Noon until 1 PM Thursday at which time Funeral services will be held with Rev. Linda Hedden, Rev. Sharon Schauss and Rev. Marion Luce officiating. Burial will be in Rural Cemetery, Hornell.
Friends may make memorial contributions to: American Heart Assoc., Po Box3049, Syracuse, NY 13220-3049.
Remembrances
Gary & family,
We wished we could be with you during this trying and heartbreaking time. We loved and
will miss Nancy very much. I totally regret not being able to see her before the surgery, but so
extremely, happy that she and I were able to talk on the phone, before she entered the hospital!
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Ludwig and Barb Delity
Dear Gary, Doug, Roger, and Families,
We are saddened by the Nancy's ordeal and untimely passing. She will be in our daily prayers and may the Lord have mercy on her soul and let the Perpetual Light shine upon her forever. Though we lived far apart for many years, we did get to see her at Hornell High School reunions and remember well her wedding day to Gary many years ago. Growing up on Hill Street - she was one of the gang - mostly boys - but nevertheless with an eternal smile and radiance. She blended well with her brothers Tommy, Dougie, Roger, the Hogans, etc. I even got to play piano duets a few times with her in our younger years. Her parents Doug and Ester were very proud of Nancy and rightly so - she was a beautiful girl, mother, and lady. We will all miss her dearly and treasure her memories.
Sincerely,
Barb & E. Frank Brown
112 Pocono Circle
Dingmans Ferry PA 18328
Gary and Family,
My deepest sympathy for your loss. May your memories of her be a comfort to all of you in this difficult time and in the years to come.
Sincerely,
Mary
Dear Gary & Family,
I am so sorry to hear about Cousin Nancy. She will be missed by all those lives she touched. My mom always spoke of Nancy. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless!
Love Traci Granger-Bynum
Hugs to all our extended family out there. We might not be there physically but doesn't mean we have forgotten anyone of you. I can speak for my mom Marcia Hurne Granger she loves you all.
Dear Gary and Family,
I am so sorry to hear this news! Please know you are all in our thoughts and prayers. With loving wishes for strength to carry on and cherish the wonderful memories made with Nancy as wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Treasure each one!
Sincerely, Bev
Dear Gary, Ben, Christine and families,
I was so saddened to read of Nancy's passing. Please know how sorry I am for all of you and that I have each of you in my thoughts and my prayers.
With deepest sympathy,
Sharon Cox
Gary & Family-We were so very sorry to hear of Nancy's passing. She was a wonderful person and will always be remembered, ( I remember her and you both from high school) . You have our very deepest sympathy , please know that our prayers will be with you all on this very sad day for your family. Francis & Judy Guidara, Altoona, PA.
Gary & Family,
I am so sorry to of heard about Nancy. I didn't know her for a long time,but enjoyed talking with her when I picked up your lawn equipment. Gary, if there is any thing I can do for you at this time please don't hesitate in asking. God Bless! Roger
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