BONNIE LEE TEETER,
age 56, of 13848 NYS Rt. 38, Richford and formerly of Lansing, NY died unexpectedly on Sunday, Nov. 16th, 2008 at her residence. Bonnie was born August 13, 1952 in Ithaca, a daughter of the late John and Hazel Lobdell Smith. She had lived on Farrell Road for many years and was married to Richard D. Teeter who passed away January 9, 1992. Bonnie had a kind heart and was willing to help anyone at anytime. She enjoyed horses, dogs and cats; her family and especially her granddaughter.
Survivors include her daughter, Amy L. (Clay Havens) Teeter of Alpine; her son Richard J. Teeter of Richford; a granddaughter, Abigail Havens of Alpine; her companion, Thomas Laitinen of Richford; step-children, Luanne (Joe) Collins, Carol Waterman, Barbara Teeter and Ginger Sears; brothers, Richard (Sandy) Smith of Willseyville and John T. (Terri) Smith of Freeville; several step-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins; Tom’s family, Julie Laitinen and Scott R. Laitinen; Devon and McKayla Laitinen all of Bristol, CT. Bonnie was predeceased by her half sister, Marian Tripp of Lansing, NY.
A celebration of her life will be held at 4 PM Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2008 at the Perkins Funeral Home with Pastor Robert Clark officiating. Burial will be private and at the convenience of the family. Friends are invited to call from 2 to 4 PM Wednesday at the funeral home, 55 West Main St., Dryden, NY. Those wishing to remember Bonnie are asked to consider a memorial to the Stray Haven Humane Society and S.P.C.A., Inc., 194 Shepard Road, Waverly NY 14892. www.perkinsfuneralhome.com
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