Virginia L. Gilmore, 84, of Short Cut Road, Cato, passed away Monday at her home surrounded by her family. She was born at home in Meridian, the daughter of the late David Ray Crandall and Mabel Standish. She was employed for years at Beaver Lake Nature Center, while also being a home maker. She was an avid outdoorswoman, hunting, fishing, gardening, archery, and canning of things she grew in the garden.

She is predeceased by her daughter, Ferne Twomey, as well as siblings, Genevieve, Oray, Timothy, Clarence, Raymond, Leyla, Marion, Mike, and, Robert.

She is survived by her husband, Robert Gilmore, her son in law , Keith Twomey, Grand Daughter, Heather Twomey, two nieces, Rosemary Caudros of Virginia, Diane Paxhia of Auburn, nephew Joey Paxhia of Utica,  sisters, Alice Kolb,  and, Beverly Viglione,  brothers, Ray Crandall, and, Pearl Eugene Crandall,as well as many nieces and nephews.

The family would like to thank Hospice of the Finger Lakes for their care, and Tim and Butch Kolb for there help during Virginia's illness.  There are no calling hours or services, arrangements are in care of the Keysor-Dain-Cullinan Funeral Home, Cato. www.catoredcreek.com