Obituary of Doris E. Whitney

Doris E. Whitney, age 89, of Morgan Estates in Geneseo, died peacefully Thursday, January 21, 2016 at her residence. She was predeceased by her husband, Harold, son David, sisters, Betty Smith, Phyllis Alessio and brother, Bob Carey. She is survived by her daughters, Kate Whitney of Geneva, Mary Whitney of Irondequoit, daughter in law, Judy Whitney of Caledonia, grandchildren, Peter (Tami Matt) Whitney, Greg (Aileen) Whitney, Michelle (Shawn) Skelly, Samantha (Steve) Veeder, Abby (Jeff Shipley) Linsner, Jason (Kathy) Hayes, 8 great grandchildren, many nieces and nephews. Doris was born February 5, 1926 in Geneseo, NY the daughter of Leo and Mary Slade Carey. She was a registered Nurse for the Perry Central School District. Doris was one of the developing members for the Livingston County Office of the Aging. She was also on the Board of Directors for the Groveland Correctional Facility. Doris was an officer for the Retired Teachers Association and a member of Livingston County TRIAD. She was a longtime member of St. Mary's Church in Geneseo. Friends may call Sunday, January 24, 2016 from 1-4 PM at the Rector-Hicks Funeral Home, 111 Main St. in Geneseo. Her Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, January 25, 2016 at 10 AM at St. Mary's Church, 4 Avon Rd. in Geneseo. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery in Geneseo. Memorials may be made to the James P. Wilmot Cancer Center, Radiation & Oncology Unit, 601 Elmwood Ave., Rochester, NY 14642.