Beverly Snyder, 96, passed away March 24, 2024, peacefully at home. She was born the daughter of the late Reese and Doris (Farrell) Roberts on Wednesday, February 22,1928 in Rochester, NY. The oldest of seven children, Beverly graduated from East High School in Rochester and received her RN degree from Highland School of Nursing. For many years, she worked as an RN at The Crest Manor Nursing Home before becoming their Director of Nursing. When her children were young, she took on the role of neighborhood nurse. She positively affected the lives of many friends and relatives.
Beverly was an avid church member, attending the United Church of Pittsford for over 50 years. She was actively involved in the Sunday School program for many years, serving as superintendent or sponsor at times, volunteered her time at the many dinners and pancake breakfasts, and enjoyed being part of the Bell Choir. She had diversified interests ranging from cooking, sewing, knitting, and reading, to bird watching and gardening. Many fond memories of coming home from school to a house filled with the aroma of freshly baked bread and chocolate chips cookies. She enjoyed the companionship of her many beagles over the years, especially her last one, the puggle Roxie. Beverly cherished and doted on her grandchildren, watching them grow up, attending their numerous school and sporting events. She was the “unofficial” scorekeeper at their ballgames. She delighted in being around to get to know her three great granddaughters.
Beverly will be remembered by her two sons, Edward and Thomas (Donna); daughters Sarah and Sue; grandchildren, Lauren and Eric (Montana); great grandchildren, Amelia, Haisley, and Mackenzie; brothers, Richard and John Roberts; sister Doreen (Dan) Ganoung; many nieces and nephews. Beverly was predeceased by her husband of 41 years, Robert Snyder; sisters, Mary Jane Young and Katherine “Ki” Greenan; brother Reese “Jim” Roberts, II; niece, Carol Boyd; nephew, Donald Roberts.
Family will greet friends on Tuesday (Apr. 2) from 4-6 at The Richard H. Keenan Funeral Home (Egypt location), 7501 Pittsford Palmyra Rd, Fairport. Service will be 1:00pm, Wednesday (Apr. 3) at United Church of Pittsford, 123 S. Main St, Pittsford, NY 14534.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the United Church of Pittsford or a charity of choice.