Monahan, Erin Elizabeth

Erin Elizabeth (Carney) Monahan

Erin E. (Carney) Monahan, 67, of Fairport passed away on Saturday afternoon, October 26, 2024, at Strong Memorial Hospital. 

Born March 25, 1957, in Ilion, NY, daughter to the late Dr. Theodore and Mary Margaret (McArdell) Carney. Erin was a graduate of Ilion High School and SUNY College of Technology at Utica. She then went on to continue her education obtaining a Master of Public Administration from SUNY Albany in 1981. Erin’s career brought her to Fairport, NY in 1985 where she held various healthcare administration positions at the Rochester Psychiatric Center, University of Rochester, Rochester General, Hill Haven Nursing Home, DeMay Living Center, and finally Newark Manor Nursing Home until her retirement. Erin was united in marriage to William H. Monahan of Mohawk, NY on July 11, 1987.

Erin will be remembered for her quick-witted humor, her joy for gardening, reading, and above all her strong love for family and close friends. 

Erin is survived by her husband William of Fairport, children Timothy and his wife Megan of Webster, Michael of Fairport, Granddaughter Quinn of Webster, her seven siblings, Bridget Goddard and her Husband Herbert of Clinton Corners, NY, Mary Houlihan and her husband Michael of Forest Park, IL, Kathleen Donahue and her husband Peter, Roberta Carney, Aileen Sweeny, Shawn Carney and his wife Gail, all of Ilion, NY, Theodore Carney and his husband Jack Van Auken of Utica, NY. She is also survived by her brother-in-law, James Monahan and his wife Glendora of Mohawk, NY, sister-in-law Janet Jacquays and Bill Riesel of Mohawk, NY. Erin is also survived by many beloved nieces and nephews. 

She was predeceased by her father, Dr. Theodore R. Carney in 1967, her mother, Mary Margaret (McArdell) Carney in 2006, her brother, Patrick Carney in 2003, and her brother-in-law Richard Monahan in 2020.  

Calling Hours will be held Friday, November 8, 2024, from 2:00-4:00pm at Richard H. Keenan funeral home: 7501 Pittsford Palmyra Rd Fairport, NY 14450


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6 responses to “Monahan, Erin Elizabeth”

  1. Margaret (Peggy) Cooper Hewitt Avatar
    Margaret (Peggy) Cooper Hewitt

    Prayers to the Carney Cousins…so sorry for the loss of Erin Elizabeth..she was born two weeks after my mother passed away and I remember clearly Aunt Margaret and Uncle Ted at our home for the funeral and Aunt Margaret expecting Erin…..doesn’t seem possible that she is gone….Thinking of all of you….

  2. Donna Compeau Avatar
    Donna Compeau

    To all the Carney family my deepest condolences for this painful loss.
    I remember her as a sweet baby and young child when her sister Mary and I were growing up together as friends.
    So sorry to hear this sad news.
    Donna Compeau Riter

  3. Renee Devine Avatar
    Renee Devine

    Dear Tim and family.

    We were so sad to hear of your mom’s passing, on behalf of the entire team, we send our condolences.

    Sincerely,
    Your National Grid EV/DR Family

  4. Donna Murphy Avatar
    Donna Murphy

    My condolences to the family.

  5. SAMUEL DEROCCO Avatar
    SAMUEL DEROCCO

    I am truly saddened by the loss of Erin, my deepest condolences to all the Carney family’s and relatives .

  6. To the Carneys and Monahans, so sorry for your loss.Erin was my favorite and we will keep you all in our prayers. God rest her lovely soul.Sorry we can’t be with you today, hope you know we love and care for all of you.

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