Obituary of Judith Lynn Griffin

Judith Lynn Griffin, 74, of Homer, passed away January 12, 2015 at the Crown Center Nursing Home. She was born November 17, 1940 in Cortland the daughter of the late Robert and Natalie Ackerman Gates. Judy was lifelong resident of the area. She worked and volunteered for the Salvation Army of Cortland for many years. Judy also provided in home care to the elderly. Her family and friends will cherish her memory as a loving mother, grandmother and friend. Those who knew her will remember her as “Grandma Judy”. In her spare time she enjoyed crocheting and solving crossword puzzles. Judy is survived by her sons Michael (Lora) Cavanagh of Dryden, John Cavanagh and Robert A. Cavanagh of Homer, her grandchildren Alexa, John, Dana, Tianna, Justin, Michael, Matthew, her sister Nancy Gates of Penn Yan, her “sister” in law Renee Gates of Little York, nieces and nephews. A calling hour will be held Friday 1-2 pm with a funeral service to begin 2 pm at the Wright-Beard Funeral Home Inc., 9 Lincoln Ave., Cortland NY, 13045. Spring burial will be at the Cortland Rural Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the Cortland Salvation Army, 138 Main St., Cortland NY, 13045. To offer online condolences visit www.wright-beard.com