| Date of Birth | May 8, 1920 |
| Passed Away | November 20, 2017 |
| Place of Residence | Bath |
| Home State | N.Y. |
| Service Date | November 30, 2017 |
| Service Time | 1 p.m. |
| Service Location | Howard Union Church |
| Interment Location | Fairview Cemetery, Towlesville |
Alice I. MacBride
BATH-Alice I. MacBride, 97, formerly of the Turnpike Road, and a resident of the Taylor Health Center, passed away Monday evening (Nov. 20, 2017) at Ira Davenport Memorial Hospital in Bath.
Born in Bath on May 8, 1920, she was a daughter of the late Eben and Flossie (Inscho) Palmer. Besides her parents, she was also predeceased by her husband, Lewis MacBride; her two brothers, Roger Palmer and Clair Johnson and her sister, Doris Lyon.
A graduate of Haverling Central School, Alice retired from the former Grant’s Store in Bath where she loved her job being a clerk and will be remembered for being very conscientious.
Alice volunteered her time at the Taylor Health Center and as an Ombudsman for the Office of the Aging at several local nursing homes.
Her loving family includes her four children, Mona (Earl) Sherwood of Avoca, Carolie (Frank) Guilbault of Richfield Springs, N.Y., Ronald (Elaine) MacBride of Island, Kentucky and Marilyn MacBride (Mary Ann Phibbs) of Albany, N.Y.; her seven grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren; her sister, Helen (Irving) Amundson of Rapid City, S.D.; as well as her nieces and nephews.
The Avoca Funeral Home, 22 N. Main St. in Avoca is honored to serve the family of Alice I. MacBride.
Callings hours are 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday (Nov. 30, 2017) at the Howard Union Church, where a funeral and committal service will be held following callings hours at 1 p.m. Thursday with the Rev. James Pearce officiating. Interment will be in Fairview Cemetery, Towlesville.
In lieu of flowers, those wishing may contribute in her memory to the Finger Lakes SPCA, 7315 State Route 54, Bath, N.Y. 14810.
I have so many wonderful, loving memories of time spent with this dear, dear Aunt. Her handpicked blackberry pies were my favorite dessert. I received a birthday card every year from the 1st birthday through my 70th birthday from her. I could go on and on…she was our own special angel and dearly loved by all!
I knew Alice since childhood @ Grants. Salt of the earth. A huge caring force around here. Every time each of you cares for another, you honor her & she will be close as that thought. My sincerest condolences to all the family
Although we lived far away and saw our Aunt Alice only every few years, it was always a joy to spend time with her. She was known for her kindness to all living creatures. She certainly set a wonderful Christian example throughout her life. I was so fortunate to have been able to come to New York and visit her last summer. I will miss the visits with her, the yearly birthday cards, and the beautiful sweet smile. Mona, Carolie, Ron and Marilyn — you were blessed to have such a special mother.
We always enjoyed visiting our New York relatives or having them visit us. Aunt Alice always sent a birthday every year like clockwork, many times arriving on my birthday. We were so fortunate to be able to visit her last summer. She will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.