Theresa “Terry” A. Schmitt ~ February 11, 2023

Terry passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 11, 2023 at Thompson Hospital in Canandaigua, NY. She was born in Wantagh, NY to the late George and Mary Henninger. She is predeceased by her husband of 57 years, Robert “Bob”, as well as her oldest sister Mary Ann Henninger, and brother George (“Billie”) Henninger. She is survived by her dear sister Sr. Margie “Irene” Henninger, four children; Marlene (James) Leuenberger, Lorraine Schmitt, Paul (Stacy) Schmitt, Carolyn (Charles) Roth; grandchildren Jamie and Elise Leuenberger, Kevin and Kyle Schmitt, Charlie, Ben and Andrew Roth; sister-in-law Evie Branch; nieces Eileen Robillard, Barbara Branch, Brooke (Al Heaney) Henninger, nephews Seth and Brian (Sally) Henninger and several dear cousins.

Terry worked at Xerox where she met Bob, who made the best decision of his life by asking the cute redhead if she needed a ride home from work one day. She also worked at Spare Time Travel in Canandaigua and served her community for many years on the Board of Education for the Honeoye Central School district. In her role as President, she was a fierce advocate of quality education, especially special education services for the district. Terry was also a longtime supporter of the Allens Hill Free Library.

Terry loved spending time with family and friends, whether it be watching wildlife with Bob from their porch rocking chairs, getting lunch with her sister Irene, or entertaining her book club at her home “On Golden Pond”. Ever the consummate hostess, she cooked many wonderful family meals (always with seasonal table linens and dishes, of course); she created warm memories that will be cherished forever. The true matriarch of our family, she will be greatly missed.

A Memorial Service will take place at 10 am on Friday, February 24th, 2023 at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, 8624 Main St. in Honeoye, NY. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Ontario County ARC, 3071 County Complex Dr. Canandaigua, NY 14424 or to The Allens Hill Free Library, 3818 County Rd. 40, Bloomfield, NY 14469. To share a memory or a condolence, please visit:  www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com