Wendy Davenport
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Wendy Davenport, 78, passed away Saturday night at Crouse Hospital with her family by her side. Born on Long Island on January 23, 1947 to the Honorable Paul and Vivian Lawrence she had been a resident of Syracuse for more than 50 years.
She was a graduate of SUNY Albany with a BA degree, and earned her masters degree from Syracuse University in English Literature.
Wendy was a teacher at Cicero-North Syracuse High School for 37 years until retiring.
She also taught at Columbia College at Hancock AFB. She was a long time member of Temple Concord, and active in the sisterhood of the Temple. Wendy was a volunteer and teacher at OASIS. She was especially proud to have been a founding member of CNY Reads; a member of NYSUT; and active member of the English Speaking Union which was affiliated with the Shakespeare competition for area high schools. She was a Wendy was a member of the Spirit of Syracuse Sweet Adelines. After her husband Robert passed in 2010 she continued his membership and active participation in the Oneida Lake Region of the Antique Automobile Club of America.
Wendy’s family includes her daughter Shana (Grant) Kohler; her son Robert F. “Bob” (Heather) Jr., and her granddaughter Nicole.
Funeral services will be at 11AM on Thursday the 20th at Temple Concord. Friends may visit with the family immediately prior to the funeral service at the Temple, 450 Kimber Road on Thursday from 10 to 11AM.
The service will be live streamed at https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82769469499 pwd=dos658pAwAZbqEsVAkf02ptaOobHra.1. Meeting ID: 827 6946 9499
Passcode: 987302
Entombment will be in the Temple Concord Mauseleum at Woodlawn Cemetery.
Contributions may be made to Temple Concord, or Oasis.
Shiva will be observed at Wendy’s home Thursday night 6-8, and Friday from 2-4 www.sisskindfuneralservice.com
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My condolences for your loss. Wendy was a wonderful woman, an inspiration. I met her at Oasis and enjoyed many good books and conversations with our book group. On a personal level, I will always be thankful that upon hearing I was hoping to adopt a cat but no longer owned a car, Wendy instantly offered to drive me to meet my Luna. So like Wendy. She will always be remembered by so many.
Written by Rebecca Head
2025-11-17 9:29:13 PM
Wendy touched so many with her kindness and compassion. Many hearts are broken to no longer have her here with us. Our sincerest condolences... May our fond memories bring comfort and keep Wendy's spirit alive.
Written by Matt and Bethany Heimbueger Choate
2025-11-20 12:31:15 AM
Sending love and support to you for the loss of such a wonderful person. I had the privlege of being her student many years ago at CNS (1987). She was instrumental in helping me achieve a level of comfort in writing that I didn't believe I could ever achieve. Everything changed after her class. I never forgot the faith she put in my ability and the encouragement she offered. In the years since, I've been able to pass on so much of her spirit while teaching my own students. She made an amazing difference in my life and by extension, the lives of so many young people. She will be missed, but her legacy will live on through the lives she touched.
Written by Julie Hilbert (DeAngelo)
2025-11-24 10:09:19 PM
I just was getting to know her. We had lunch. She announced that my novel was selected as the CNY Reads One Book selection for 2026. I am shocked that this lovely articulate woman has passed and send my deepest sympathies to her family.
Written by Marilyn Higgins
2025-11-24 2:35:42 PM
My prayers are with the entire Davenport family . I was fortunate to know Wendy as a colleague in the North Syracuse Central School District. She taught high school snd I taught 4th grade. Shana was one of my students at Bear Road Elementary in 1990. I would see her many times at Oasis where I took classes when I retired . Wendy was a true professional and she always cared for her students. I apologize for missing the services . Wendy is now at peace with the angels .
Written by Robert Crabtree
2025-11-27 1:26:24 AM
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My condolences for your loss. Wendy was a wonderful woman, an inspiration. I met her at Oasis and enjoyed many good books and conversations with our book group. On a personal level, I will always be thankful that upon hearing I was hoping to adopt a cat but no longer owned a car, Wendy instantly offered to drive me to meet my Luna. So like Wendy. She will always be remembered by so many.
Written by Rebecca Head
2025-11-17 9:29:13 PM
Wendy touched so many with her kindness and compassion. Many hearts are broken to no longer have her here with us. Our sincerest condolences... May our fond memories bring comfort and keep Wendy's spirit alive.
Written by Matt and Bethany Heimbueger Choate
2025-11-20 12:31:15 AM
Sending love and support to you for the loss of such a wonderful person. I had the privlege of being her student many years ago at CNS (1987). She was instrumental in helping me achieve a level of comfort in writing that I didn't believe I could ever achieve. Everything changed after her class. I never forgot the faith she put in my ability and the encouragement she offered. In the years since, I've been able to pass on so much of her spirit while teaching my own students. She made an amazing difference in my life and by extension, the lives of so many young people. She will be missed, but her legacy will live on through the lives she touched.
Written by Julie Hilbert (DeAngelo)
2025-11-24 10:09:19 PM
I just was getting to know her. We had lunch. She announced that my novel was selected as the CNY Reads One Book selection for 2026. I am shocked that this lovely articulate woman has passed and send my deepest sympathies to her family.
Written by Marilyn Higgins
2025-11-24 2:35:42 PM
My prayers are with the entire Davenport family . I was fortunate to know Wendy as a colleague in the North Syracuse Central School District. She taught high school snd I taught 4th grade. Shana was one of my students at Bear Road Elementary in 1990. I would see her many times at Oasis where I took classes when I retired . Wendy was a true professional and she always cared for her students. I apologize for missing the services . Wendy is now at peace with the angels .
Written by Robert Crabtree
2025-11-27 1:26:24 AM