Bonnie Amidon of Eagle Bay, NY passed away in her sleep. Born in Syracuse in 1951, Bonnie was the daughter of the late Doris and George Gulino. Bonnie was raised in the West Genesee area and graduated from Marcellus Central School in 1969. Bonnie leaves behind her husband of 38 years, Mitchell H Amidon and three children: Travis (Rhonda) Cormack of Savannah GA, Brooke Cormack of Houston TX, and Tyler Amidon of Savannah GA and two step-children: Jacob (Wendy) Amidon of Clifton Springs NY and Jessica (Scott) Weirs of Otisco NY. Bonnie also has twelve beautiful grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Bonnie was predeceased by her brother George Gulino and survived by her sister Denise (Ron) Orman of Tully NY.
A very creative and energetic person, Bonnie was the former proprietor of the Crown Mill General Store in Marcellus, NY, the Savannah Mercantile in Savannah, GA and most recently Twister's Ice Cream and the popular Eagle Bay Cafe in Eagle Bay, NY. Bonnie also was a life-long partner with Mitchell and instrumental in the running of their construction businesses.
Bonnie and Mitchell recently purchased a parcel of land near Wooodgate, NY where they were constructing their "cabin in the woods" retirement home. Bonnie was excited to have the opportunity to grow herbs and vegetables and live life close to nature.
Bonnie was a wonderful, kind hearted soul who would give her time to anyone. She gave more than she ever asked for, was always there when needed. Would absolutely do anything in her ability for anyone she loved. Bonnie won people's hearts and made life-long friends wherever she traveled. She had a spit fire soul that burned tremendously. Please keep her alive through all of our memories.
Calling hours will be from 2-4 p.m. with a prayer service to follow on Sunday March 28 at the Plis Funeral Home, 33 North St. Marcellus, NY there will also be calling hours from 5-7 p.m. Monday March 29 at the Eagle Bay Fire Department, 5516 New York 28, Eagle Bay, New York, 13331 .
Bonnie was active in the Eagle Bay Ladies Auxiliary and donations can be made to the Eagle Bay Fire Department in her name.