Obituary
Geneva- Michele Lynne Christensen, age 69, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, October 12, 2023.
Friends may call Thursday (Oct. 19th) from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Perkins-Ames Funeral Home in Gorham. A Funeral Service will be held Friday (Oct. 20th) at 11 a.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association, 21 West 38th St., 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10018.
Michele was the daughter of the late Joyce (Joseph) Cadden and William McAvoy. She married Eric E. Christensen on July 6, 1974. Most recently she had worked at Rainbow Cove Motel.
Michele was a good wife, mother and grandmother. She was devoted to her family. Michele was a good cook and baker. She loved everything about Christmas. She enjoyed doing crafts and loved her cats.
Michele is survived by her husband of 49 years, Eric Christensen; two sons, John (Faith) Christensen and Joseph (Carrie) Christensen; 8 grandchildren, Freyda, Anna, Gretta and Cadden Christensen, and John, Phoenix, Brooklyn and Oliver Christensen.
She was also survived by 5 siblings, Tim (Judy) McAvoy, Patrick (Lorraine) McAvoy, Kevin McAvoy, Maureen McAvoy and Matthew McAvoy; 5 brothers and sisters-in-law, Ronald Christensen, James (Donna) Christensen, Sandra (Eldon) Habberfield, Nancy Christensen and Arnie (Julie) Christensen; and several nieces and nephews.
Michele was predeceased by her parents; her sister, Molly Van Houten; and her brother-in-law, Marvin Christensen.
Please visit www.kenperkinsfuneralhome.com to leave a condolence for the Christensen family.
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Nanette Beasley from Canandaigua NY on Oct. 14, 2023
My heart goes out to all of you. Praying you find peace and comfort.
Ed Beasley from Canandaigua, New York on Oct. 14, 2023
So sorry for your loss.
Patricia Eddinger from Geneva on Oct. 15, 2023
Dear Eric and Family,
I would like to express my deepest sympathy for your loss. I remember Michele from younger years, and always really enjoyed her company. She had a bright smile and quick laugh. I know all of you will miss her dearly. Sincerely, Patti Hey Eddinger
Becca Christensen from Penn Yan NY on Oct. 15, 2023
I’m very sorry to hear about the loss of Michele. Only saw her once. Seemed like a nice lady. Sad to hear she died. I’m so very sorry for the family. Bev, Gary, Becca
Don McCall from Holley NY on Oct. 15, 2023
I am so very sorry for your loss. I have great memories of your Mom working in the Middle School with the baker. I hope fond memories ease your loss and remember to smile for all you shared. The world is a better place thanks to your Mom
Marty & Carol Dullea from Lynn, MA on Oct. 16, 2023
We met Michelle through all our visits to Rainbow Cove and we were crazy about her. Every year we looked forward to our visit and she was one of our favorite people there. When she retired, she would often come back to visit our crowd that were there in August for the NASCAR race; as well she became my Facebook friend. She was an awesome person and we are so sorry for your loss. May wonderful memories help to soften your sorrow and may she rest in peace.
Elsie and Lyle Labarr Sr from dundee on Oct. 30, 2023
Eric and family,
so sorry for your loss
never met her but have always heard what a kindhearted and thoughtfull
person she was
rest in peace