Maude R. (Stewart) Gerrard, 82, of Warsaw, passed away on January 11, 2023 at the Wyoming County Community Hospital in Warsaw, NY.

She was born February 9, 1940 in Batavia, NY to the late William H. and Elizabeth S. Sickels Stewart. Maude was a resident of Warsaw for over 60 years, spending the past two at the Cloisters. She worked as a secretary for Gerrard Oil Co., which was owned by her husband, James. She later went on to work at Gary’s TV & Appliance and several years at Sinclair’s Pharmacy.

Maude was a member of the WOG Travelers. She had attended the First Baptist Church, the Rock Glen Baptist Church and the Oatka Baptist Church.

She is predeceased by her husband, James M. Gerrard, who passed away on August 2, 1997. She is also predeceased by her sisters, Janette (Edwin) Johannes and Mary Lou (Wayne) Harrell.

Maude is survived by her son, James M. Gerrard II of Monticello; daughter, Carol (Eddie) Seagroves of Newport News, VA; granddaughter, Jela Gerrard of Warsaw; great-grandchildren, David Shute, Cooper Shute, Charlotte Gerrard; many step-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; extended family at The Cloisters.

Arrangements were entrusted to Robinson and Hackemer Funeral Home, 246 N. Main St., Warsaw. Maude’s funeral service was held Monday, January 16 at 10 at the funeral home. Burial was held in Warsaw Cemetery. 

Memorials may be made to the Warsaw Rescue Squad, PO Box 22, Warsaw, NY 14569 or the Alzheimer’s Association of WNY, 6400 Sheridan Drive, Suite 320, Amherst, NY 14221. Online condolences at www.robinsonandhackemer.com.