Obituary of Grace Jessie Quinlan

Grace "Jessie" Quinlan, 88 of Homer NY passed away at her home on January 19, 2010 after a short illness. She was born August 2, 1922 in Cincinnatus, NY, the daughter of the late Frederick and Ruby Wright Daily. Jessie was raised and educated in Cincinnatus graduating from Cincinnatus Central School in 1939. Jessie was employed in the Library at SUNY Cortland from 1972 - 1988. She was an avid sports enthusiastbowling in several leagues for many years. She also golfed in leagues at the Knickerbocker Country Club in Cincinnatus and Elm Tree in Cortland. She won numerous medals in the senior games winning her most recent gold medal in 2009. She was also amember of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Jessie was predeceased by her husband Thomas Quinlan on June 7, 2010. Sheis survived by her daughter Lesley (William Schlimbach) Quinlan of Summit, NJ, her son Peter (Susanne)Quinlan of Loganville, GA. Grandchildren Whitney, Hilary, Roger, Emily, John and Sarah and her sister Betty Fish. Calling hours are Friday 5 - 7 pm at Wright-Beard Funeral Home Inc. 9 Lincoln Ave., Cortland NY A Funeral Service will be Saturday January 22 at 1:00 at the Homer Congregational Church with burial following at St. Mary's Cemetery To offer condolences online visit www.wright-beard.com Contributions may be made to the Homer Congregational Church or the Phillips Free Library in Homer, NY Memorial Library was not the same after Jessie retired. She was one of those rare and special people that made the world a better place. Maybe it was her ability to combine a dry sense of humor and common sense with compassion that made her so special. I am so glad that in September we had a time together full of laughter, memories and joy. She will be sorely missed. Janet Selby We are so sorry about your loss. Our thoughts are with you. The Shakil Qureshi