Monica Rose “Monnie” (Conlan) Fagnan, 97, of Hornell passed
away peacefully at her home early Thursday morning (April 11, 2019) surrounded
by her children and loving caregivers.
Born in Salamanca, NY on November 28, 1921, she was the
daughter of Michael & Grace (Morrissey) Conlan.
On January 27, 1941, Monica married Charles Joseph Fagnan in
St. Patrick’s Church in Salamanca. She soon relocated to Hornell to raise her
family (eventually consisting of seven children) and also to take care of both
her parents until their deaths.
Monnie loved her family especially her grandchildren, who
she adored. She loved hearing about their activities and made sure she always
had a photo album of updated pictures in her purse to share with friends. She
loved sharing stories about her family and growing up and frequently made
comments of “take things day for day”. Monica was a devoted Catholic faithfully
reciting her prayers and supporting several needy charities.
At the age of 90, her family gathered for a surprise
birthday party attended by over 100 friends and family. She was totally in awe
and loved sharing this special day with so many. She often kidded how she would
live to be 100 and almost did.
In addition to her parents Michael and Grace Conlan, Monica
was preceded in death by her husband Charles J. Fagnan; sons Michael Fagnan and
Charles (Chuck) Fagnan; grandson Christopher Dowdle; sister Celestine
Birmingham; brothers Daniel Conlan, Thomas Conlan, James Conlan, Edward Conlan
and Robert Conlan; as well as many nieces and nephews.
Monica is survived by her children, Yvonne (William) Fisher
of Winter Springs, FL, Anita (Douglas) Dowdle of Brentwood, TN, ; Thomas
(Nancy) Fagnan of Hornell; Michele (George) Scanlon of Rochester and John (Florence) Fagnan of
Rochester; 17 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; along with many nieces and
nephews.
The family of Monica Rose “Monnie” Fagnan will receive
friends on Monday (April 22, 2019) from 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. at the Dagon
Funeral Home 38 Church Street, Hornell NY. A mass of Christian burial will be
celebrated on Tuesday (April 23, 2019) at 10:00a.m. at St. Ann’s Church with
burial at St. Mary’s Cemetery.
Monica’s family request that in lieu of flowers memorial
contributions be made in her name to St. Ann’s Academy, PO Box 446, Hornell NY
14843 or Care First Hospice, 3805 Meads Creek Road Painted Post, NY 14870. Memorial forms will be available at the Dagon
Funeral Home.
