Kathleen Marie Evershed (Kenney), 70, of Fairport, NY, passed away at home on February 21, 2023, surrounded by family.
Kathy (Katie) was born to parents Edward J. Kenney and H. Marie Kenney (Shannon), on January 22, 1953, in Canandaigua, NY. She is predeceased by her parents and sister, Maureen A. Kenney.
She grew up on Miles Avenue and spent her entire life in the village of Fairport where she had many wonderful memories with family, friends, and neighbors. Kathy spent many childhood hours with two aunts that lived on the northside of Fairport back when there was a certain rivalry between northsiders and southsiders in Fairport.
Kathy graduated from Fairport High School in 1971 and went on to earn a degree at MCC.
Kathy met Gregory Marvin Evershed in 1973 and they were married in October of 1976 in Fairport, residing in the Fairport home her father, his brothers and sisters had grown up in on High Street.
Kathy worked as an educator for Monroe 1 BOCES for 20 years, retiring in 2016. During her time at BOCES she worked with many children with special needs who she loved as her own and they loved her. After retiring, she loved and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. Kathy adored being a “grammy”, and her grandchildren adored her.
Kathy was always one of the first to offer help to anyone in need in any way she could. She will be greatly missed by many whose lives she touched.
She enjoyed Canandaigua Lake, vacations at Covewood Lodge in the Adirondacks, going for walks, and spending time with her beloved family. Kathy enjoyed and took great pride in taking care of her family. She was our anchor and is greatly missed.
Kathy is survived by her husband, Greg, three children Lindsey Anne Pursel (Jeff), Jennifer Erin Evershed, and Gregory E.M. Evershed, as well as three grandchildren Eoghan James Pursel, Charlotte Elizabeth Pursel, and Harper Grace Pursel. She is also survived by her brother, E. Martin Kenney (Patricia), nieces and nephew as well as numerous cousins.
The family would like to thank the wonderful staff at HCR Home Health for their excellent care of Kathy. In addition, the family would like to thank the compassionate support of the UR Medicine Hospice care team as well as the doctors and nurses of the Wilmot Cancer Center. A special thank you to family friend Margaret “Missy” Hebert for her loving support. Finally, a heartfelt thank you to numerous friends and neighbors.
Kathy’s Calling Hours will be Sunday (Feb. 26) from 5:00-7:00 pm at Richard H. Keenan Funeral Home at 7501 Pittsford-Palmyra Road (Egypt location), in Fairport. Her Funeral Service will be at 9:00 am Monday (Feb. 27) at The Assumption of Our Lady Church in Fairport. The mass will also be livestreamed.
To access the livestream:
1. Go to https://cota.church/
2. Click on livestream at the top right of the page
3. Click on assumption
A celebration of life will be held at the church immediately after.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Golisano Children’s Hospital or the Wilmot Cancer Center.
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16 responses to “Evershed (Kenney), Kathleen Marie”
Our hearts are broken. Thoughts and prayers and prayers are with Greg, Lindsey, Jen and Greg. May Kathy rest in perfect peace.
It was a pleasure working with Kathy for BOCES. She was a dear sweat loving lady . My heartfelt sympathy to her family . May our dear Lord Jesus comfort you all .
To Greg and family
Sending blessings for you and your family. So very sorry to learn of your loss.
Jan Thompson
I worked with Kathy at the Fairport Library and she was the loveliest person who absolutely adored her family. After she started working at BOCES, whenever I saw her, she would give me the warmest hello. I am heartbroken for all of her family; she truly made the world a better place.
I knew her from Church, coming and going to Mass. She was a sweet positive lovely lady ! My sympathy to her family
My deepest condolences to Kathy’s family. I grew up on MIles Avenue one house away from the Kenny’s. I have many happy memories of fun with the MIles Avenue gang. Kathy, Marty, and Maureen were good friends to me and my sisters.
My heartfelt condolences to the Evershed family in their loss. Kathy was a lovely lady who always had a beautiful smile and kind words about others. Kathy’s daughter, Jennifer and my daughter were in the same class and when our daughters attended Religious Education together Kathy willingly watched my daughter until I came home from work. She was always willing to help whenever and however she could. My husband and I often saw Kathy and Greg in the Adirondacks where we both enjoyed the area. Kathy will be missed by all who knew her.
This is such sad news. Kathy was one of the nicest people I’ve ever known. We have lived in the same neighborhood for many years.. My prayers and thoughts are with her family. At this most difficult time.
Worked with Kathy at Dudley school, wonderful with the little ones she worked with and always a warm and wonderful smile when we talked, may God hold her in his arms . ?
Kathy was a wonderful person. I worked with her at Dudley School and I knew her from COTA. What a wonderful soul. I am so sorry for your loss. She always had a smile
for all. Take good care.
Kathy was a wonderful friend and co-worker who positively touched many lives among her students, their families and everyone with whom she came into contact. My heart is with Kathy!s family and all who were lucky enough to have known her.
I am saddened of this news, and will never forget beautiful Kathy after about 3 weeks in my classroom, her very first placement at BOCES in the preschool, saying to me, I am really not sure I can do this. Together we sighed and I reassured her that she could and that she had to take the lead of the child she was paired with. I am pretty sure she never looked back after that conversation where she was so transparent with me. Her thoughtfulness and deep felt sense of responsibility was a true sign of grace in a person. She taught me something that day that I have always cherished, and I feel so blessed to be able to share this with her family.
I’m very sorry for your loss. It’s been almost 10 years since I lost my Kathy. Greg, if you would like to talk, please reach out to me.
Thank you Steve. . I would like to connect with you soon.
I was so sad to hear that Kathy had passed away. I grew up on Miles Ave several houses from the Kenney’s. I will always have fond memories of Kathy and the neighborhood we all loved. My deepest sympathy to her family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
So sorry to learn of Kathy’s passing. I knew her as a kind and happy neighbor, and also from her time at Northside Elementary School, where she demonstrated such love and care for the children with whom she interacted. Kathy also shared stories with me of growing up in Fairport. My sincere condolences to the Evershed family.