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Pash, Roberta W. “Bobbie”

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Roberta W. “Bobbie” Pash, a longtime Fairport resident and gifted educator passed away suddenly on Thursday, November 7, 2024, at age 86. She was predeceased by her longtime  partner Bill Ericson and her parents, Wesley and Dora Walker and cousin Mark Caron. She is survived by cousins Connie Caron, Donna Caron, Dana (Sarah) Caron, Mary (Jeffrey) Vermette and  her close friends Heidi Zoesch, Leah Zoesch, Jeffrey Zoesch and Michael Zoesch. Her special teaching buddies, always there to give her support were longtime friends Don Loopman and Gerald  Estes. 

Born in Bennington VT, she grew up surrounded by family, friends and acquaintances many  of whom  posed for  Norman Rockwell. In Rockwell’s Saying Grace,  she always enjoyed proudly pointing out her grandmother: “That’s her on the right side!”

For over 30 years as a Fairport teacher, Bobbie guided hundreds of young Fairport students through their formative years. She lived her life giving more than she received. She had  a special sense of humor and could be counted on to  entertain  with a snappy quip or a joke which left others laughing and would brighten their day. She will be dearly missed by her family, her friends and by all who knew her. Calling hours will be at the Keenan Funeral Home 7501 Pittsford Palmyra Rd, Fairport, NY 14450 on Monday November 18, 2024 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM. This will be followed at 1:00 PM  by a brief period of remembrance at the Funeral Home by family and friends. Burial will be private. Donations may be made to Fairport Educators Association Scholarship Fund c/o Susan Casement,  Minerva Deland School 140 Hulbert Rd., Fairport, NY 14450.

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9 responses to “Pash, Roberta W. “Bobbie””

  1. Janice Corea Avatar
    Janice Corea

    I was Bobbi’s companion care giver for 10 months. Bobbi would always like me to make her scrambled eggs for breakfast. She told me Susie made the best and mine were real close to Susie’s. Bobbi always talked about her family that she loved.
    I will truly miss her.
    Janice Corea

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  2. Janice Corea Avatar
    Janice Corea

    I was Bobbi’s companion care giver for 10 months. Bobbi would always like me to make her scrambled eggs for breakfast. She told me Susie made the best and mine were real close to Susie’s. Bobbi always talked about her family that she loved.
    I will truly miss her.

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  3. Maria Avatar
    Maria

    We came to know Bobbie through my cousin, Bill Ericson. We have many memories from spending Holidays with them in Schenectady. RIP Bobbie.

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  4. Rosemarie Dichiara Avatar
    Rosemarie Dichiara

    We met Bobbie 47 years ago. Bobbie was my daughters typing teacher at Fairport high school. A year later we were boating neighbors at Seneca Lake. And remained boating friends for many years. Bobbie and Bill would host many parties with good friends and delicious food. I will miss my telephone calls with Bobbie and catching up on our friends.
    We love you Bobbie
    Gene and Rosemarie Dichiara

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  5. Lex Sleeman Avatar
    Lex Sleeman

    “Wee Bobby Walker”…always a smile. So so many of us had her as our typing teacher. She loved her HS football games and the ( coaches) parties after the games.. Always ready to have a good party!

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  6. Kirsten Fannon Avatar
    Kirsten Fannon

    Oh my friend Bobbie, how much you are missed.
    I met Bobbie July 28, 2019 on the first day of a new job taking care of her dear friend Anne Sleeman.
    We connected right away, as many of us who knew her can agree. If she liked you, you were now a “good” friend and on her large call list.
    I was honored to be on the list, and very grateful for her calls. I also knew when I answered the phone, I better have time to SIT and talk. Often towards the end of a reasonable time to end the call, the “got to go” comment was ignored and the phone chats could last 45-62 minutes long.
    Always to be stopped at 6:00 PM no later.
    This became a daily call for almost 5 years.
    During this time, we went through many trials together, she was always the supportive listener. We would laugh about silly things. She tried to keep up with all my physical ailments and I tried to remember who was who with her stories of family and friends. I believe I had the easier task.

    Her love of teaching, boating, her dear friends and very close family meant everything to her. The Bills and Josh Allen (Cutie patootie) were a very close runner up.
    She savored every treat someone gave her and displays every gift for all to see.
    Her dining table was filled with a puzzle or two with more stacked ready to be done.
    She loved talking drives to check out what might be new in the village, and was ready to “pick up something” for you if you needed.
    I am missing our chats, your giggle, taking you treats and watch you nibble a bit and then save it for later. I never understood that concept of willpower or eating a piece of cheesecake over the span of a week.??
    I am sorry I did not get to say goodbye, but I will be forever grateful for all the hellos!

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  7. Don Loopman Avatar
    Don Loopman

    at 11:35 every morning I was assigned to call Bobbie–It was our wake up call—wewould go over all the news of the day even when there wasn’t any!! But at least we knew we were up and awake! Bobbie had a few phone rules —–no calls during Buffalo B’ills game—- I no calls after 6 o ‘clock—–news and cocktail hour–I will miss our chats and the many get-togethers —we had over many years–all for now—Don Loopman

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  8. Cindy Dankert Avatar
    Cindy Dankert

    We will miss Bobbie at our retired ladies lunches. She always enjoyed a good hamburger at the variety of restaurants we chose. She would often apologize for being a slow eater but we secretly enjoyed having that much more time to socialize.

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  9. Phil Yawman Avatar
    Phil Yawman

    All kinds of pasta and tales from a house boat are the happy memories of Bill and Bobbie. They made such a difference to those in their world. Peace to them in their eternal houseboat. Phil Yawman – just a little younger than Bobbie!

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