Audrey R. Cherry

Audrey R. Cherry (Finkbeiner) of Orchard Park passed on August 8, 2026, at the age of 89. Beloved wife of the late Bill H. Cherry; loving mother Bill H. ( Laurie), Jeff (Tina), Brad ( Leslie) Cherry and Stacey (Steven) Payne; devoted grandma of BJ (Carlie) Cherry, Caitlin (Frank) Waller, Vince Cherry, Joshua (Elyse) Cherry, Natalie ( Steve) Ashtyk, Nathan Cherry and Jessica (Rich) Anzalone; great-grandma of 10.

A Memorial Visitation will be held at Perna, Dengler, Roberts Funeral Home, 1671 Maple Rd, Williamsville, NY 14221, October 17, 2026, from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm. Followed by Words of Remembrance.

A private Committal Service will take place at White Chapel Memorial Park. If desired donations in Audrey's memory may be made to Father Baker Manor. Share online condolences at www.denglerrobertspernawilliamsville.com.

Dear Mom,

When we saw each other in May, I didn’t know it would be our last time together. What a nice day we had; having lunch together and then joining a drum circle class. You smiled at me while you sang every Neil Diamond song. And then you asked me again if I was married😊. Yes, mom I’m married. I’m back in NY in the fall like I told you I would be. I wish you would have waited for me. Since then, I’ve thought about you a lot. I miss you and feel badly about breaking my promise to bring you out to visit Phoenix. I miss our Sunday calls. I have so many fond memories of you - Camping vacations as kids, our summer trips to Crystal Beach and Fantasy Island, and of you driving 4 hours to Cleveland in our Ford Falcon without seatbelts to be close to where Dad was working. Do you remember our family vacations on the Finger Lakes? We had some wonderful times swimming, boating and just hanging out and you loved being near the water. My favorite memory was taking you out in a sailboat and accidently dumping you in Keuka Lake. I thought we might drown, but instead you and I swam to the shore and you called out to a woman who helped us flip the boat over so we could get back. It was fun to hear you swear. And how about the family trip to Florida that you and dad treated us to? We all had a great time, and I recall one of the days when we were all in the hotel lobby, and you came over and whispered “this is my dream come true” That was you mom; always quietly in the background doing whatever needed to be done.You had a remarkable life – a 20 something stay at home mother of 4 kids; me, Brad, Stacey and your favorite. Must have been a lot of work cooking, cleaning and taking care of us. When we were older you went to work at Williams Gold and after 25 years retired as their HR Director. In retirement you and dad led and grew the travel club, travelled extensively, and managed the dinner club. You truly were a modern woman. Your heart always had room for more. You took in and took care of your mother and Aunt Lee. And Jeff had grandmas car to drive when he finally turned 14. And who could forget our family traditions – Christmas where every child got a Santa sack, and Dad lighting the plum pudding on fire so no one had to actually eat it. Sitting together in front of the fireplace in the family room at Joanie Lane. I’ve thought a lot about your legacy and for me it’s the wonderful family that you and dad started – all of us kids have been married for decades to our partners. Laurie and I for 42 years, Jeff and Tina 39 years, Brad and Leslie 36 years, and Stacey and Steven 35 years. Seven wonderful grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. You’d love being here today with us all in the same place. I know you and dad will be with us when we get together at Stacey’s later today. You’ll cry at least twice, once when we get there, and once when we leave. We may cry too. I’m surprised that at my age I’m struggling with the idea of my parents not being here. I still have your number in my phone. But we had a good run.

And I’m happy knowing you and dad are together again and with us every day. Hopefully Dad is letting you get a word in, and has other people to tell his jokes to. Meanwhile, back here on earth, your legacy grows every day.

Love you mom,

Bill