Obituary of Georgia M. Vanderlinde
SODUS / ROCHESTER – Georgia M. Vanderlinde, 81, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 5, 2025, at The Friendly Home in Rochester, NY.
Georgia was born in Lyons, NY, on February 22, 1944, the daughter of the late Newton and Catherine (Houser) Marro. She graduated from Clyde-Savannah High School in 1962 and held a deep affection for her classmates, many of whom remained cherished friends throughout her life. She married her husband, Donald, in 1966, and they moved to Sodus, where they spent the majority of their 59 years together.
Georgia worked in food service for the Sodus Central School District, where she found joy in being around children. She took great pride in brightening their days—whether through a kind word or a warm smile—always striving to make each child feel a little more special.
She will be dearly missed by her husband of 59 years, Donald Vanderlinde; daughter, Sandy (Doug) Garrod; three grandsons, Ryan (Ashley) Garrod, Cody (Meg) Garrod, and Connor Garrod; great-grandson, Caleb Garrod; brothers, John (Diana) Marro and Thomas (Marcia Melnyk) Marro; sister-in-law, Doris Schinsing; several nieces and nephews; and many dear friends.
In addition to her parents, Georgia was predeceased by her parents-in-law John and Irene Vanderlinde; son, James Vanderlinde; her sister, Shirley Kise; five brothers-in-law; and her beloved cat of 19 years, Squirt.
Calling hours will be held on Friday, October 10, 2025, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Falvo Funeral Home, 1295 Fairport Nine Mile Point Road, Webster, NY 14580. A graveside service will take place on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at 10:00 AM at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, 2461 Lake Avenue, Rochester, NY 14612. Immediately following the graveside service, all are warmly invited to attend Georgia’s Celebration of Life in the Briarwood Multi-Purpose Room at St. John’s Meadows, 1 Johnsarbor Drive West, Rochester, NY 14620. We’ll be gathering from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM to share memories, stories, and light refreshments.
Contributions may be made in Georgia’s memory to Lollypop Farm, the Humane Society of Greater Rochester, 99 Victor Road, Fairport, NY 14450, or online at www.lollypop.org.
The family extends their heartfelt thanks to the staff at The Friendly Home (Lovejoy Care Center), Rochester Regional Hospice Care, and the compassionate caregivers at St. John’s Hawthorne Assisted Living Facility for their kindness, support, and dedicated care.