Obituary
Canandaigua – Gloria McCormick, 94, former resident of Massena, NY, passed away peacefully on April 22, 2023 at the home of her daughter, Constance Mussaw, in Canandaigua, NY.
Gloria was born November 8, 1928 in Swanton, Vermont, to George and Priscilla Colomb. She attended Trinity College and graduated from Fanny Allen School of Nursing as a Registered Nurse. She loved being a nurse and spent most of her 50 year career working in geriatrics.
She married Daniel McCormick on June 27, 1951 in Swanton, Vermont. Gloria was a voracious reader- especially murder mysteries. Her other hobbies included jigsaw puzzles, crossword puzzles and stamp collecting.
She is survived by her seven children and their spouses, Daniel McCormick, Martha (Ralph Drake) McCormick, Michael McCormick, Constance (Donald) Mussaw, Christopher (Iris) McCormick, Prudence (James) Banker and Sarah (Paul Zona) Cannon. She is also survived by a multitude of grand-, great-grand-, and great-great-grandchildren, who she adored. Also survived by her sister, Laurel Ashley of Vermont and many nieces, nephews and cousins. She is predeceased by her husband, Daniel McCormick.
A Service will be held at 4 p.m. on Thursday, May 4th at the Kenneth J. Perkins Funeral Home in Gorham, NY.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in her memory to Trinity Catholic School, 188 Main Street, Massena, NY 13662.
Please visit www.kenperkinsfuneralhome.com to send a condolence to the McCormick family.
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Condolences
Elizabeth Escobar from Rochester NY on Apr. 26, 2023
My heart goes out to you, Pru, and your family during this difficult time. May her memories bring comfort and peace. Brighter days are ahead ??️
Elsie Scruggs from Massena, New York on Apr. 26, 2023
My family joins me in extending our sincere condolences to the family of Gloria McCormick. I have long admired her remarkable work ethic in that she worked nights as a Nurse at our local St. Regis Nursing Home and that coupled with raising her family of seven children. Whenever I saw her she was walking, and I saw her many times sitting in the side aisle of Sacred Heart Church on Sunday mornings, while I was sitting upstairs in the choir loft as the church organist. She had such a beautiful head of hair, which was often placed in a lovely braid. She was a woman of dignity both inside and outside. May God reward her for all that she did for others and may she rest in peace..............well deserved, Oh good and faithful servant.
Tom Scruggs from Decatur, Georgia on Apr. 27, 2023
My sincere sympathies to all the McCormick family on the loss of your mother/grandmother. My mom always spoke about what a faithful and hard worker she was for many years at the nursing center in Massena, and what a great family she brought up.
Martha Scruggs Hoskyns from Arden, North Carolina on May. 3, 2023
I offer my sincere condolences to the family of Mrs. McCormick, in particular, to my high school friend Connie. I remember her bright beautiful smile and kind heart during my visits to the McCormick home over the years. In prayerful tribute to a fellow RN, I thank you for your service and may you rest in peace.
PAMELA ASHLEY from MELBOURNE FLORIDA 32940 on May. 17, 2023
I HAD THE PRIVLEDGE OF WORKING WITH GLORIA AT THE ST REGIS NURSING HOME IN MASSENA NY. ON NIGHT SHIFT. SHE WAS MY SUPERVISOR. I WAS A YOUNG NURSE AT THE TIME AND SHE WAS A MENTOR TO ME. SHE WAS ALWAYS WILLING TO HELP AND SHE GAVE ME GOOD ADVICE AND SKILLS THAT I TOOK WITH ME MY WHOLE NURSING CAREER. MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY GOES OUT TO HER FAMILY. SHE WAS A DEDICATED NURSE TO ALL SHE SERVED.
John Lavair from Massena on May. 18, 2023
so very sorry for your loss .my condolences. John Lavair--------and Chris my friend if you get this email me back. i seem to have lost your email address -----take care - John