Elsie G. Munson

Elsie G. Munson, 86 of Dansville, passed away on Sunday May 11, 2014 peacefully at home surrounded by her family. She was born September 21, 1927 and raised in Caywood, NY to the late George (Flora Nivison) Green. Elsie is preceded in death by her sister Esther Anecelle. After graduating from Ovid Central High School and the Freeman Business Institute of Geneva, she worked as a secretary at Sampson College. She married Donald R. Munson on April 24, 1948. The care, love and support of her family soon became a priority and remained so forevermore. Elsie was truly devoted to her family as well as her friends. She was known for her kindness, generosity of heart and sense of humor. Elsie was a strong believer in helping other through her dedicated service as a volunteer. Over the years she was active as a member of the Red Creek Presbyterian Church Choir, member at the Noyes Hospital Auxiliary, Dansville Senior Center, member of Dansville Civic Club and a deacon at the Dansville Presbyterian Church to name a few. In 1994, at the annual Livingston County Seniorama Elsie was named the Senior Citizen of the Year for the Town of North Dansville. She will be deeply missed. Elsie is survived by her loving and devoted husband Donald R. Munson of Dansville; daughters Donna (James) Szymanski of Henrietta; Marcia (Peter) LaForce of West Seneca; brothers Harold Green of Phillipsburg, PA; Royce (Joan) Green of Horseheads; grandchildren Douglas (Angela) Szymanski, Jeffrey Szymanski, Megan (T.J.) Woodward, Andrew LaForce; great-grandchildren Samantha Dey, Nathanael Szymanski, Kate and Cole Woodward, along with many nieces, nephews and wonderful friends. Friends are invited to call on Tuesday May 13, 2014 from 3 to 7 PM at Chamberlin-Baird Funeral Home 73 Main St. Dansville, NY 14437. Funeral Services will be 11:00 AM on Wednesday May 14, 2014 at Dansville Presbyterian Church 3 School St. at Central Park, Dansville, NY 14437. She will be laid to rest in Greenmount Cemetery, Dansville. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the church or to Nicholas H. Noyes Memorial Hospital 111 Clara Barton St. Dansville, NY 14437. For more information please call 343-8260 or to leave a message of condolence please visit www.gilmartinfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Chamberlin-Baird Funeral Home 73 Main St. Dansville, NY 14437.