Obituary of Joan R. Donaghue

Joan Roberta "Burson" Donaghue of Honeoye Falls. Born January 29, 1957, passed away suddenly on January 24, 2014 of Sudden Cardiac Arrest. She was predeceased by her parents Robert and Jane Virginia Burson. She is survived by husband Patric and children Kaitlyn, Melanie (Anthony) Del Vecchio, Meghan and Kevin, sisters Lynne (Keith) Burson, Marilyn (Tom) Lane, Lorraine Burson and nieces Sara (Kevin) Lane Lyons and Mary Jane Pearson. Joan graduated from Honeoye Falls Lima High School in 1975 and received a BA degree from SUNY Geneseo. Joan devoted her life to the service of others. She worked as a teacher and counselor at Hillside Children's Center, ARC, RPC, FLDDSO, Rochester Rehab., and in her own daycare business. She volunteered as a Stephen Minister, Sunday School teacher and Nursery Care provider at Mendon Church. When she wasn't helping others, Joan loved being outdoors hiking and kayaking, yoga and listening to Smooth Jazz music with her husband, family, the Mendon Group and many close friends. Joan was a compassionate, considerate and dearly loved mother, sister, spouse and friend. She was a calm and gentle free spirit. All who truly knew her are eternally grateful for having been blessed with being a part of her life. Friends may call Wednesday, January 29, 2014 from 3-7 pm at the Merton H. Kays Funeral Home, Inc. 59 Monroe Street, Honeoye Falls. Her Life Celebration will be held Thursday 2 pm at the Mendon Church, 936 Cheese Factory Rd., Mendon, NY. In lieu of flowers please send donations in Joan's memory to Rochester Rehabilitation Center, Inc., 1000 Elmwood Ave., Rochester, NY 14620.