Frances M. Driscoll, 99 of Batavia, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 22, 2024. She was born October 28, 1924 in Batavia, to the late Thomas and Margaret (Francis) Moynihan. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Richard F. Driscoll in 1996; brothers, Thomas (Mary Jane), John (Dorothy) and Edward (Dorothy) Moynihan, sisters, Julia (George) Gear, Mary (William) Preston, Marguerite (William) Conlon, Marcella Moynihan, brother-in-law Ralph Houseknecht, and son-in-law Gene Warren.
Mrs. Driscoll retired after many years from Dohler Jarvis. She enjoyed playing Bridge, golfing, cheering for the Buffalo Bills and watching sports in general. Mrs. Driscoll was a lifetime member of St. Mary’s Church and 75 year member of the church choir. She also belonged to Genesee Chorale.
She is survived by her beloved children, Anne (Charles) O’Geen, Kathryn Warren both of Batavia, Patricia (Jae Eun) Choi of Holly Springs, NC, Margaret (John) Steele of Webster, Richard F. (Jane) Driscoll Jr of Portsmouth, RI, sister Agnes Houseknecht of Stafford, 7 grandchildren, Bailey and Maura Driscoll, Charlie O’Geen, Rachel (Ian) Schult, Matthew (Maggie) and Mark (Jessica) Warren, Erin Choi, 9 great-grandchildren, Lucy, Patrick, Isaac, Penelope, Elliot and Genevieve Warren, Landen, Dominic and Harper Schult, along with many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
Friends are invited to call on Friday, August 30, 2024 from 4 to 6pm at Gilmartin Funeral Home, 329-333 West Main Street, Batavia, NY 14020. A 9:30am Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, August 31, 2024 at Resurrection Parish, 303 East Main Street, Batavia, NY 14020. She will be laid to rest in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Batavia.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Resurrection Parish Choir or to Notre Dame High School Foundation, 73 Union Street, Batavia, NY 14020. To leave an online message of condolence please visit www.gilmartinfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Gilmartin Funeral Home, 329-333 West Main Street, Batavia, NY 14020.
