Geraldine H. Ellis

Fair Haven Geraldine H Ellis (O'Bryan),81, a life-long resident of Fair Haven, NY, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Monday, March 2, 2015. She is now dancing the streets of Gold in the arms of Jesus. Well done good and faithful servant. Geraldine was the daughter of Hazel and Uri O'Bryan. She lived in Fair Haven all of her life and had the honor and privilege of spending part of her childhood growing up on the west side living in the Octagon house. She loved her family and friends in Fair Haven and spent many hours on her front porch visiting with neighbors out for a walk on a beautiful day. She loved to listen to the Saturday night band concerts. She was an avid jigsaw puzzler, loved her home, and loved her Church. But her greatest love - and her richest blessings - were her family and friends. She always had time for a cup of coffee, and a visit. She had a way of making you feel that you were special to her, each and every person she met. She brought a smile to your face, and could be counted on to always give a treasured word of advice. What wonderful memories she left for those who knew her. She will be dearly missed. She was predeceased by six siblings - brothers Richard, Donald, Maynard, and Clifford O'Bryan; two sisters Annabelle Seymour and Helen Alfano. She is survived by her daughter Dawn (Randall) Thompson and son Adam (Marjorie ) Ellis, Jr.; five grandchildren: Shawna (Ken) Stuber, Kara Reed, Jacob (June) Ellis, Rebecca (Eric) Hokanson, and Adam J Ellis, III (Jassmine Taylor). She has 10 beloved great grandchildren: Nicholas Burrescia, Kyle Stuber, Kash Stuber, MaKenna Stuber, Bailey Reed, Montgomery Reed, Dawson Reed, Emma Orr, Jamey DiLeo, and Jayce Ellis. She is also survived by sisters: Evelyn DiBello, and Phoebe Ellis. There will be a memorial service honoring Geraldine at the Fair Haven Community Church on Friday, March 6, 2015. Visitation starting at 4:00 p.m.; service to start at 5:00 p.m., and a gathering and celebration of her life to follow the service at the church. Please come share a memory of this amazing woman. Contributions can be made in her name to The American Heart Association, Fair Haven Community Church, or Fair Haven Fire Department. www.keysorfuneralhomes.com