Ann H. Edington Obituary (1946

Ann Holden Edington passed away peacefully on August 9, 2024 after a long battle with Alzheimer's. The family will receive relatives and friends on Saturday August 17th 11 am - 1 pm followed by a funeral service at 1PM at the Cheney Funeral Home 70 Main Street Phelps. A Celebration of Life to follow at the Phelps American Legion Post 457, 1346 State Rt. 96 Phelps, New York. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to: Seeley B. Parish Post 457 American Legion, 1346 State Rt. 96 Phelps, New York 14532. Ann was the eldest daughter of the late John & Nellie Holden born December 1st ,1946 in Cuba, NY. Ann was an educator and graduated in 1968 with her English degree from SUNY College at Geneseo. She began her teaching career at Clifton Springs High School (Midlakes) in the fall of 1968. Ann directed the theatre until 1976 when she left to start her family. Teaching was her passion and she would come back to it later in life as a substitute teacher. She leaves behind her devoted husband Lee of 52 years. Their children, daughter, Michele Edington of Fairport, son, Jon (Christina) Edington of Canandaigua and daughter, Cristi (Kevin) Oczek of Orchard Park. Grandchildren, Rebecca, Grace, Anthony, Isabel and Emma. And several other loving family members and dear friends. Ann would want to be remembered for her love of teaching and her students. She loved flowers and gardening. And of-course getting lost in a great book! The family would like to express their appreciation for the compassion and care shown while Ann was in the ICU at Clifton Springs Hospital in her final days.