by Todd Haight, promotional marketing specialist, Batavia Downs Casino
Batavia, NY — Nellie Kennedy, 91, of Spencerport, N.Y., died March 9, 2010.
Mrs. Kennedy, along with her late husband Jerry, were longtime owners and breeders of Standardbreds. Horses Mrs. Kennedy owned include Dreamin’s Esquire p,6,1:53s ($212,309) and Snippy Dawn 2:06.3h ($114,044).
She is survived by her niece, Eileen Decker; and nephews, Steve Decker, Thomas Roach and Jack Roach. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jeremiah “Jerry”; sisters, Bernice Decker Roach, Evlyn Decker and Velma Decker Brocker; and brother, Leo Decker.
Arrangements are by Walker Brothers Co. Funeral Home Inc. Interment will be private with burial in North Byron Cemetery, Byron.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Wilmot Cancer Center, Rochester, or Niagara University, Buffalo.