Fairport, NY: Roberta “Berty” Dawn (Finn) Brink, 79, was called home to be with the Lord on Friday, July 24, 2020 in her daughter’s home surrounded by family.
She leaves behind her daughter, Penny Lee (Menzies) Wheeler and husband Terry; son, Jeffrey Leon Menzies and wife Jamie; stepdaughter, Tammy Eleanor Brink and fiancé Boyce White; Grandchildren, Noel Nicole Menzies Baylor, Sean Gregory Burke, Dakota Brandon White, Ryan Thomas Stone, Rex Allen White, Lauren Rachel Menzies, Kevran Leon Menzies; Brother, Everette Russell Finn, and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband Thomas Thornton Brink 1999, parents Howard James Finn and Rachel Madeline (Corey) Finn both in 1991, siblings, Robert Rollo Finn 1939, Judy Mae (Finn) Armstrong 1981, Marie Florence (Finn) Gums 2010, Darlene Bonnie Finn 2018.
Born in Ithaca NY October 29th, 1940, Berty was raised in a loving Christian family and loved the Lord. She was best known by her giving heart and her favorite saying “I’m doing the best that I can”.
At 16, Berty left high school to help supplement her parent’s income and worked the soda fountain at SS Kreskees. This began her lifelong retail vocation which also included Woolworth’s and other retail stores to support her family. When she wasn’t working, she loved dedicating her life and time to her family. For the last twenty years, Berty resided with her daughter and family. She enjoyed family time, helping out around the house, and watched her favorite TV programs.
She will be dearly missed by everyone that knew of her giving heart and always exceeded her best in all she accomplished.
On August 22nd, 2020, a graveside service will be held at Calvary Cemetery, 636 Five Mile Drive, Ithaca NY at 11:00 A.M.
Following the graveside service, a Celebration of Life will be held at Myers Park in Lansing, NY Pavilion E at 12:30 P.M. Bring your own picnic lunch. For non- Lansing residents parking is $6 per car.
A Victory Service will be held at a later date at Faith Lutheran Church, 2576 Browncroft Blvd, Rochester NY. Details will be posted on Penny Lee Wheeler’s Facebook page.
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. Such a sweet and caring lady.
Penny and Jeffery So sorry for your loss . The love of God will comfort you. Will be with you in spirit your cuz scott
Sweet Berty I miss that smile. I have so many wonderful memories of our days as neighbors, that made us feel like family. My thoughts and prayers are got out to the family. Hugs and prayers.
My thoughts and prayers go out to Bertie’s family and friends. I have many fond memories of working with Bertie at Woolworths for 20 years. RIP