Obituary of Mary Ann Wilcox

PLEASE NOTE THE WEBSITE IS EXPERIENCING TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES WITHIN THE EVENTS PORTION. IF CALLING HOURS AND FUNERAL SERVICES ARE NOT LISTED UNDER THE EVENTS SECTION PLEASE CHECK WITHIN THE OBITUARY Wayland – Mary Ann Wilcox, 77 years of age, passed away Tuesday November 4, 2025. Mary was born April 18, 1948 in Rochester, the daughter of Robert and Dolores (Kennedy) Kennedy. Mary and Tim Wilcox were married October 20, 1973 at St. Mary’s Church in Dansville. Together they have celebrated 52 years of marriage and raised two sons, Brett and Chad. Mary spent the first part of her life in Rochester as well as Webster and after turning 12, moved to Springwater where she lived the majority of her life. In 2015, Mary and Tim moved to Wayland and resided there ever since. Mary’s career was primarily involved in healthcare. She worked in the Mental Health field and was employed by the state of New York at Craig DDSO and the Monroe Finger Lakes DDSO. Mary was a devout Catholic and a communicant of Holy Family Catholic Community at both St. Joseph’s and St. Mary’s Church. She was a volunteer at the Vincent House in Wayland; enjoyed horseback riding, cooking and baking, and played softball and volleyball at a high level through her 20s. However, Mary’s familial connections took precedent over anything else in her life. She was the Matriarch of her family and she loved them each and all unconditionally. Her grandchildren were the overwhelming light of her life! Her generosity, undeniable Spirit, and strength through principle will resonate an everlasting impression upon her dear friends and family. Mary was predeceased by her parents Robert and Dolores Kennedy, and Harold Wright (StepFather). She is survived by her husband Tim Wilcox of Wayland; her sons, Brett (Michelle) Wilcox of Springwater and Chad (Lisa) Wilcox of Cohocton; her grandchildren, Caleb, Elliot, Lincoln, Kennedy, Dalanie, Nolan and Ryan; her siblings, Robert Kennedy of Dansville, Timothy (Linda) Kennedy of Penfield, Virginia (James) Shetler of Virginia Beach, Crystal Wright of Dansville and Mark Wright of Springwater; Tim’s siblings, Daniel (Helen) Wilcox of Birmingham, England, Donald (Pamela) Wilcox of Nunda, Mike (Diana) Wilcox of Myrtle Beach and Thomas (Jodi) Wilcox of Albion; along with many nieces and nephews. Mary’s family and friends may call on Sunday November 9, 2025 from 1-4pm at St. George-Forsythe Funeral Home, 109 West Naples St., Wayland. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated for Mary on Monday November 10, 2025 at 10am at St. Joseph’s Church, 206 Fremont St., Wayland. Interment will take place at Holy Cross Cemetery in Dansville at the convenience of her family. Contributions in memory of Mary Ann Wilcox may be made to the Vincent House, 310 Second Avenue, Wayland, NY 14572. Please visit www.stgeorgefuneralhome.com for online condolences.