Date of Birth | January 29, 1952 |
Date Deceased | December 22, 2024 |
Hometown | Alfred Station/Hornell |
Home State | NY |
Service Date | January 11, 2025 |
Service Time | 10 a.m. |
Service Location | Bishop-Johnson & DeSanto Funeral Home |
Interment Location | Woodlawn Cemetery, Almond |
Bonnie Jean Lewis
ALFRED STATION/HORNELL – Bonnie Jean Lewis, 72, formerly of Alfred Station, NY passed away Sunday morning (Dec. 22, 2024) at Updyke’s Willow Ridge in Hornell, where she has resided for the past three years.
Born in Fort Dix, NJ on Jan. 29, 1952 she was a daughter of the late William F. Seeley, Sr. and Carolee (Boxwell) Seeley. On June 8, 1974 she was married at the former Almond Union Church to Clyde W. Lewis, who predeceased her on Sept. 7, 2020 after 46 years of marriage. Besides her parents and husband, she was also predeceased by two brothers, William F. Seeley, Jr and Kenneth Seeley.
A graduate of Dansville Central School, Bonnie resided in Alfred Station, NY for most of her life.
She was a very talented hairdresser and baker who enjoyed baking cakes and cookies for family and friends. Before she retired, she was employed by Alfred University.
Bonnie adored her family, especially her grandchildren. Baking was her favorite pastime, but she also loved traveling and road trips and throughout the years she and Clyde enjoyed attending the New York State Fair.
She is lovingly survived by three children, Erica Ann (Jeff) Risley of Fairport, NY, Bradley William (Alexa) Lewis of Macedon, NY and Gwyn Marie (James) Ruthven of Alfred Station; six grandchildren, Joseph, Liam, Gabriel, Grace, Noah and Christian; one sister, Sandra (Charles) Menz of Dansville, NY; two sisters-in-law, Rachel Seeley and Peggy Seeley both of Dansville, NY; one aunt, Pam Werth of Dansville, NY and one uncle, Jay (Jane) Boxwell, Sr. of Myrtle Beach, SC; as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Calling hours are 4-6 p.m. FRIDAY (JAN. 10, 2025) at the Bishop-Johnson & DeSanto Funeral Home, 285 Main St., Hornell, where a funeral and committal service will take place at 10 a.m. SATURDAY (JAN. 11, 2025), with the Rev. Bruce Incze officiating. She will be laid to rest next to her husband at Woodlawn Cemetery, Almond, NY.
In lieu of flowers, those wishing may contribute in her memory to their favorite charity.
The Bishop-Johnson & DeSanto Funeral Home is honored to assist Bonnie’s family with the arrangements.
Online condolences or remembrances of Bonnie are welcome below in the comment section or on the Facebook page of Bishop-Johnson & DeSanto Funeral Home.
Erica, so very sorry for your loss. Sending hugs….
Bonnie was a classmate of mine. We graduated together from the Dansville Senior High School in June 21, 1970, I had a chance to meet her husband Clyde a couple of times. My deepest condolences to the family and friends of both Clyde and Bonnie. Both were a wonderful couple.
Sincerely,
Joseph F. Lawrence
Am so sorry for your loss May God bring some peace and comfort to you alll throughout the coming days.