Laverna Breckenridge

Laverna D. Breckenridge, 89, from Alexander, NY passed away on February 11, 2019. She was born on March 28, 1929 on Church St in Alexander to the late Arthur and the late Mildred Hawker. Laverna was predeceased by her parents, her husbands, Roy Hamilton in 1964, and then Richard Breckenridge, her son, Wayne Hamilton in 1987, and her brother, Raymond Hawker.
Laverna graduated from Alexander High School in 1946. She then met and married Roy Hamilton. They settled on the farm where Laverna grew up and raised 3 children. After Roy’s death in 1964, she worked at the Alexander School. She then met her second husband, Richard Breckenridge. Together, they had a Dairy Farm in West Bethany where Laverna did the book keeping for the dairy. She was a 4H Club leader and was in a number of craft clubs in the area where she made beautiful quilts and delicious sweet rolls. Laverna was also a member of the Orangeville Immanuel United Church of Christ.

Laverna is survived by her son, Porter Hamilton and her daughter, Melody Boarman, and 2 granddaughters, Amanda and Shelly.
There will be no prior visitation. A Graveside Service will be held on Thursday at 11: 00 A.M. at the West Bethany Cemetery, West Bethany, NY. A luncheon will follow at the Bethany Community Center. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the West Bethany Cemetery Association. For more information please call (585) 591-1212. Arrangements completed by Marley Funeral Home, LLC. 135 Main Street, Attica, New York 14011.