Anne Marie Kasmer, 88, of Elba, passed away on October 6, 2023 at Elderwood of Lakeside in Brockport. She was born on March 3, 1935 in Cognac, France to the late Camille and Ferande Cibrot. In addition to her parents, Anne Marie is predeceased by her son; Mark Vidaurre; brother Jean Cibrot of France and sister Francine Stevens.
Anne Marie Kasmer was born in the small French village of Cognac and grew up in France during World War II. She completed her schooling and earned an apprenticeship in hair styling. In her mid-twenties, she left France and came to America. Anne Marie was a hard worker who taught herself to speak English and obtained her US citizenship as soon as possible.
Raising her family was her number one priority and keeping a neat and tidy house was her way of showing that she cared. Anne Marie loved spending time around children and her grandchildren. In the early 1980s to the 1990s, she taught others how to speak French. She was a gifted and talented French teacher at Oakfield Alabama CSD and also taught at Batavia Notre Dame High School. She would also visit her children’s classrooms, share her knowledge about France, and often bring her signature French dessert, “Une Pomme de Flan,” to share. Anne Marie also was a classroom aide for Genesee Valley BOCES Preschool class before she retired. After retiring, she focused on gardening. Anne Marie was well known for her beautiful rose gardens, and many friends and relatives were blessed by the bouquets she would share with them.
When she wasn’t gardening or cleaning, she was often found laughing and talking with friends. Anne Marie loved to talk about France, her experience of growing up during the war, and her family. She had a laugh that would brighten any room and loved being around people. She will be greatly missed by those who loved and cared for her.
She is survived by her daughters; Elizabeth Charters of VA., Nicole (David) Kresock of Elba, Chantal (Anthony) Zambito of Elba; 10 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild, along with many nieces and nephews.
There will be no prior calling hours and Services will be held privately. Mrs. Kasmer will be laid to rest in Maple Lawn Cemetery in Elba.
To leave a message of condolence visit www.gilmartinfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Gilmartin Funeral Home, 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, NY 14020.
