Terry Lee (Earnshaw) Riordan

Terry Lee Riordan, age 68, of Sodus Bay passed away at home with family by her side on Sunday, October 6, 2024.

Terry was born in Syracuse on November 13, 1955, a daughter of the late Robert and Elene (Evans) Earnshaw. She worked for Hall-McChesney Company in Syracuse from 1973 to 1979 before taking a position at Carrier Corporation working in computer data entry and customer service from 1980 to 1985. Terry always put her family first with many friends being considered family. She was the original puzzle queen, completing many 18,000 piece puzzles on her own. Terry especially enjoyed the ocean whether it was taking beachside walks, watching the waves and sunsets, and just relaxing on the beach. An avid reader, she read many English mystery novels and also loved watching Film Noir movies.

Terry is survived by her husband, Frederick Riordan; sons, Dr. Adam (Ashlin) Riordan and Chris Kelsey; and siblings, William Earnshaw, Sue Huxtable, Sharon Vertuo, and James Suttles.

The family will be present to receive friends from Noon to 1:00pm on Monday, October 28, 2024 at Ness-Sibley Funeral Home, 23 South Street, Trumansburg. A Funeral Service will immediately follow at 1:00pm at the funeral home. Burial will be private for family at Grove Cemetery. A luncheon will follow from 1:30 to 3:00pm at Little Venice in Trumansburg.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks those that would like to make a contribution in Terry’s memory to kindly consider Rochester Regional Health Hospice, 330 Monroe Ave, Suite 400, Rochester, NY 14607 or the SPCA of Tompkins County, 1640 Hanshaw Road, Ithaca, NY 14850.

Terry’s family would like to extend heartfelt appreciation and gratitude to everyone at Rochester Regional Hospice and the doctors, nurses, and staff at Cayuga Medical Center for taking such wonderful care of Terry over the past several months.