Doris R. Kenyon

Doris R. Kenyon, age 90, of Jimersontown, NY, died Tuesday, March 6, 2012 in Bradford Regional Medical Center, Bradford, PA.

Born on November 24, 1921 in Quaker Bridge, NY, she was the daughter of the late Chauncey and Miriam Crouse Lee. She was married to Paul "Pete" Kenyon, who predeceased her.

Mrs. Kenyon was an enrolled member of the Seneca Nation of Indians, Beaver Clan and a member of the Order of the Eastern Star Mizpah Chapter, Allegany Agricultural Society, and the Ladies Auxiliary of the Veterans of Foreign War John Ahrens Post 5296. She enjoyed beadwork, making blankets, and crocheting.

Surviving are a daughter, Bonnie Jenkins, FL; a son, Lester (Mary) Shongo, Jimersontown, NY; Several step-children, 4 grandchildren, Alexis Smith, FL, Jennifer (David) Savage, Levant, ME, Melanie (Darren) Ross, Salamanca, NY, and Casey Jenkins, New York City, NY; 4 great-grandchildren, Zach Andrews, Salamanca, NY, Jordan Savage, Levant, ME, Jaxson Ross and Charli Mae Ross, both of Salamanca, NY, several nieces and nephews including a special niece Ellyson Van Curren, Portville, New York

She was predeceased by 2 brothers, Paul Lee and Jonas Lee, 2 sisters, Marie Biscup and Wilma Roberts.

Friends may call at the O'Rourke & O'Rourke Inc Funeral Home, 25 River Street, Salamanca, NY on Friday, March 9th from 3 – 7 p.m.

Private funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family.

Burial will be in Hillside Haven Cemetery, Steamburg, NY.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to the American Heart Association and the American Cancer Society.

E-condolences can be sent to john@orourke-orourke.com or posted to facebook.com/onofh.