Virginia M. Larder, age 93, of Penn Yan, NY passed away on Tuesday September 11, 2018 at Geneva Living Center North. Virginia was born June 13, 1925 to the late Frank E. and Florence N. (Fiero) Monnin. She was a graduate of St. Michael's School and Penn Yan Academy Class of 1945. For over 20 years, Virginia enjoyed working at Lown's Dept. Store in Penn Yan. She was the longest member of the Johnson-Costello American Legion Women's Auxiliary with 85 years of membership. She enjoyed bowling, playing golf and bingo. Virginia loved to entertain her family and friends.
Virginia is survived by: son Frank (Meg) Larder; daughters Phyllis (David Philipps) Larder and Mary Ann (Rob) Martin; daughter-in-law Cheryl Larder; grandchildren Brian (Alise) Larder, Joe (Meridith Amaral) Larder, Corey Martire, Amanda Larder, and Samantha Martin; great grandchildren Antonio Martire, Sophia Larder and Vivian Larder; sister-in-law Verna Monnin; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, Virginia was predeceased by her husband of 50 years William G. Larder in 1997; son Robert H. Larder in 2017; and brother Harry F. Monnin in 1997.
Friends and family may call from 1 to 2pm on Saturday, September 29th, 2018 at St. Michael's Church, Liberty St., Penn Yan, NY 14527. A memorial Mass will follow at 2pm at the church. Burial will follow at St. Michael's Cemetery in Penn Yan. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions in Virginia's memory may be made to Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital, 418 N. Main St., Penn Yan, NY 14527, St. Michael's Church, 210 Keuka St., Penn Yan, NY 14527, Clinton Crest Manor, 411Clinton St., Penn Yan, NY 14527, or Penn Yan Area Volunteer Ambulance Corps, PO Box 272, Penn Yan, NY 14527.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.townsendwoodfuneralchapel.com for the Larder family.
