Obituary of Frances Ann Rella Chevrette Geary

Frances Ann Rella Chevrette Geary, known as Nonnie to many was born on January 26, 1944 to Edward and Madelyn Durse Rella and grew up in Oriskany, NY.

She worked at Trinkaus Manor throughout High School. After High School she worked as a secretary and in 1962 she met Joseph Chevrette, they married in 1964. Together they made their home in Utica, NY where they raised their 3 children. The family was very active in the church and school community.

In 1979 she fulfilled her lifelong dream of becoming a Nurse. She retired from Rocky Hill Veteran’s Home & Hospital in 2001.

After being a widow for 5 years she met Richard Geary and married in 2018.

Frances enjoyed her life to the fullest. From traveling abroad as well as within the states. She enjoyed gardening, yardwork, dinner dates and her family most of all. She made the best homemade Carrot Cake, Pistachio Cake and Icebox Cake. She only had one speed-full throttle!

She was predeceased by her parents, sister Edwina Cannistra, sister-in-law Virginia Rella, first husband Joseph Chevrette and second Husband Richard Geary.

She proudly leaves behind her loving family. Her children Joseph (Christine) Chevrette, Patricia (Richard) Bradstreet and Maria (Jeffrey) Fritz. Her grandchildren Joseph (Meredith Blando) Chevrette, Richard Madley, Anne (Jamie) Swearington, Michael (Avery) Chevrette, Nicole Garrity, Emily Garrity, Jack Garrity, Jared Fritz and Vanessa Fritz. Great grandchildren Maximillian Blando, Richard Madley Jr, Matthew Madley, Benjamin Swearington and Lucas Swearington. She also leaves her beloved sisters, brothers their families as well as many close treasured friends.

“I have lived a happy life”

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, January 24 at 10:30 am in SS Isidore and Maria Parish at St. Paul Church, 2577 Main St., Glastonbury. Calling hours will be held on Friday, January 23 from 4 pm to 6 pm at Mulryan Funeral Home, 725 Hebron Ave., Glastonbury. For online condolences please visit www.mulryanfh.com.