Karen McAvoy

By Orleans Hub Posted 15 February 2019 at 10:59 am

Karen McAvoy, 72, of Middleport, passed away peacefully Feb. 14, 2019 and is now in the hands of God. Karen was born May 30, 1946 in Medina, a daughter of the late Francis and Bernice (McCabe) Kubatek. Karen was a 1964 graduate of Royalton-Hartland High School and a member of Holy Trinity Parish-St. Stephen’s Worship Site. She retired from BernzOmatic in Medina, and she was united in marriage to Dennis McAvoy on Oct. 5, 2001. Karen enjoyed traveling and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.

She is survived by her husband, Dennis; daughter, Jennifer Slattery; stepchildren, Christopher (Debi) McAvoy and Michael J. O’Connor; grandchildren, Jack Bounds, Allison Bounds and Matthew McAvoy; sister, Nancy Yardman; several nieces and nephews; and her canine companion, Maggie.

The family will receive friends at Bates, Wallace & Heath Funeral Home, 38 State St., Middleport NY 14105, on Sun., Feb. 17 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Karen’s Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Holy Trinity Parish-St. Stephen’s Worship Site, 19 Vernon St., Middleport NY 14105, on Mon., Feb. 18 at 11 a.m. Interment will take place at St. Stephen’s Cemetery in the spring.

Memorial contributions in Karen’s name may be made to Middleport Fire Department, P.O. Box 94, Middleport NY 14105.

To share a special memory of Karen, please visit www.bateswallace.com.