Nancie L. Conklin

NANCIE L. CONKLIN, 65, of 128 North St., Dryden, NY, passed away Monday, January 30, 2006 at her home. Born June 15, 1940 at Ithaca, NY, she was the daughter of Fabian and Lillian Baker Cooper. Nancie was a loving wife and mother whose laugh brought joy to everyone that came in contact with her. She loved to talk about anything and everything with anyone she met. She enjoyed life and family and especially her grandchildren. She wanted to learn whatever she could from everything. Although Nancie was a Licensed Practical Nurse and a beautician for many years in New York and California, her TRUE love was for antiques. She was well known for having the "Pink House" in Dryden, New York, where with her husband Paul, she had an antique shop and a bed and breakfast for many years. This was her true passion. She has held many estate sales throughout the area meeting many friends in the process. Although she was a devout Catholic, she attended the Salvation Army services for many years where she made a whole new group of friends that she will cherish forever. Nancie was a beautiful person who will be greatly missed by her family and loving friends that surrounded her life. Many thanks to Hospicare for their care, comfort and support during these difficult times.

She is survived by her loving husband, Paul M. Conklin; a son Christopher Bohrer of CT, a daughter, Kimberly Dando of CA, a son, Jonathan M. (Karen) Conklin of Ithaca; her daughter, Angela L. (Thomas) Towner of McLean. Also surviving is a sister, JoAnn Carpenter of Lansing and a dear friend, Mabel Jennings of Dryden; her beautiful grandchildren, Nickolas, Fabian, Alicia Summer, Cody, Brody, Katie, Collin, and Noah; several nieces and nephews.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 10 AM Friday, February 3, 2006 at Holy Cross Church, 375 George Road, Freeville, NY. Burial, delayed, will be in Willow Glen Cemetery, Dryden. Friends are invited to call from 6 to 8 PM Thursday evening at the Perkins Funeral Home, 55 West Main St., Dryden. Those who wish to remember Nancie, are asked to consider a memorial in her name to Hospicare, 172 E. King Rd., Ithaca, NY 14850. .