Obituary
Canandaigua- Lindsay Jo (Minns) Craft, age 41, passed away on Sunday, September 1, 2024 following a long battle with mental illness.
Friends may call on Friday, September 6 from 4 -7 p.m. at the Perkins-Ames Funeral Home in Gorham. A funeral service will take place Saturday, September 7 at 11 am at the Seneca #9 Presbyterian Church. A private burial will be in the Sand Hill Cemetery.
Lindsay was born on March 15, 1983, the daughter of Douglas Minns and the late Shirley (Jones) Minns. She was a 2001 graduate of Marcus Whitman High School and went on to become a registered nurse. She ultimately earned her Masters Degree, becoming a Nurse Practitioner—an accomplishment she took a great deal of pride in. Lindsay touched a lot of lives at the bedside during her career, with her vast knowledge, passion and dedication to her patients.
By far Lindsay’s biggest accomplishment and source of pride were her three daughters. She loved those girls with every fiber of her being, always with their best interest at heart. She showed them what it means to have true grit and determination, never backing down from a challenge. Despite her personal struggles, the girls remained enamored with her and proud to have her as their mom.
Lindsay is survived by her three daughters, Avery, Gracyn and Kennedy Craft; the father of her children, Robert Craft; her father, Douglas (Julie Henderson) Minns; brother, Thomas (Caitlyn McHale) Minns; sisters, Susan (Peter) Pulver and Elizabeth (Donald) Jensen; paternal grandmother, Donna Minns as well as several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Lindsay was predeceased by her mother, Shirley Jones Minns; and grandparents James Minns, Thomas Jones and Norma Jones.
Please visit www.kenperkinsfuneralhome.com to send a message of condolence to Lindsay’s Family.
Services
Calling Hours
Perkins-Ames Funeral Home
Gorham, NY
Funeral Service
Seneca #9 Presbyterian Church
Stanley, NY 14561
Condolences
Pennie Mehlenbacher from Geneva, NY on Sep. 2, 2024
I am so very sorry to hear of Lindsay’s passing. My heart goes out to all of her family 💔
Ron and Roxie Hutchinson from Florida on Sep. 2, 2024
So sorry for your loss. May God ease the pain of this loss.
Judy Almekinder from Rochester NY on Sep. 3, 2024
Ellie,Susan and family So sad to hear of Lindsay’s passing. I hope your good memories bring you all comfort in the days to come. God bless.
Suzanne Russo from Penn Yan NY on Sep. 3, 2024
How can this be? I went to Nursing school with Lindsey, she was so compassionate and caring. She was like a bright light where ever she was! My condolences to her family! You’re in my prayers!
Debra Hughes from Palmyra New York 14522-1113 on Sep. 3, 2024
I'm So Very Sorry To Hear Of Lindsay's Passing. Sending All My Condolences and Prayers. May God Hold All Lindsay's Family Close And Guide Them All Through The Loss Of Their Love One.
Ryan Stratton from Rushville NY on Sep. 3, 2024
I’m so sorry for your loss. I went to high school with Lindsay. In the short time I spent getting to know her it became clear to me how special she was. Sending my love and prayers-
Isabella Latimer from San Diego, CA on Sep. 3, 2024
I am so sorry to hear about Lindsay’s passing. I am sending all my love to Lindsay’s family during this difficult time.
Gayla Niles from Phelps, NY on Sep. 3, 2024
Sorry to hear of Lindsay's passing. I remember her as a wonderful person and nurse.
Laurie Clarcq from Ft Worth Texas on Sep. 3, 2024
I am so sorry for your loss. May shes be in peace. Sending you all love and prayers.
Rich and Tamarah DeWolf from Newark NY on Sep. 3, 2024
Doug and Julie and family ,, I was so saddened to hear of your tragic loss. I know we don't see you Often Doug but we are thinking of your family during this tragic loss. Blessings to all .
Toni and Bill Reed from Penn Yan NY on Sep. 3, 2024
To the whole Minns Family our hearts are broken for you . May she Rest In Peace now Love you all
Nancy Minns-Swartwood from Interlaken New York on Sep. 3, 2024
So very sorry for your loss.
Priscilla Bianchi from Canandaigua, NY on Sep. 3, 2024
I am absolutely heartbroken. My thoughts and prayers are with Lindsay's family and children.
Shari Pitifer Minetti from NJ on Sep. 3, 2024
Dear Doug and family- my heart breaks for all of you. Please know that you are in my heart and prayers. God rest her soul. 💙🙏🙏🙏
Annie Pinkins from Rochester New York on Sep. 3, 2024
I send my sincere condolences to the family. I pray for healing and strength in Jesus name. Amen
Lance Rearick from Clifton Springs, NY on Sep. 3, 2024
I am so sorry to hear this horrible news, thinking of all of you!
Brenda Ruthven from Waterloo, New York on Sep. 3, 2024
My thoughts and prayers are with Lindsay’s family and friends. Rest in peace Lindsay. 🙏🙏🙏
Jessica Smith from Geneva on Sep. 3, 2024
My condolences to her family I’m deeply sorry for your loss!
Kathryn Carson from Canandaigua, NY on Sep. 3, 2024
I am so sorry your loss. This is an immense loss for her family and I am thinking of you heavily during this time.
Jody Delaney from Victor NY on Sep. 3, 2024
I was able to work with Lindsay in the PICU for a number of years, and see her outside work too. She was a force to be reckoned with. She was very smart, cared deeply for her patients, and let it be known. I was able to see her again about 6 years ago, which was wonderful, to see how much her life had changed. I was there when she lost her mother, also knowing her sisters too.
I am deeply saddened by the loss of such a caring and passionate person. May you all cherish the memories and love she gave and you have for each other. Love and prayers.
Janice Masterson from Canandaigua NY on Sep. 3, 2024
With deepest sympathy, I am so sorry for your loss. I worked with Lindsay at Geneva General. I am a Speech Pathologist and we spoke very often. She shared many things about her life, and I watched her move through her pregnancies. Since she is about the same age as my daughter, I felt so much love for her. I visited her and the girls on Middle Cheshire Rd, brought toy cars for them as I only had grandsons at the time. She was so beautiful and loved her family. She was one of the best nurses and always advocated for them. I am again so sorry for your loss, praying for you all.
Joan Gysel from CANANDAIGUA on Sep. 3, 2024
I'm so sorry for your loss.
Eileen Gage from NY on Sep. 4, 2024
My deepest condolences to Lindsay’s husband and beautiful daughters . Lindsay was a dedicated , skilled, compassionate nurse who made a difference in the lives of many in her care. I was an nurse administrator when Lindsay worked in ICU and it was always clear that her heart , her skill and her knowledge was focused on what was best for the patient, I had many great conversations with her and admired her strength ! May you rest in peace with your mom and the angels sweet , sweet Lindsay .
Marie Barbi from Victor ny on Sep. 4, 2024
My condolences to her family. I had the pleasure of working with her at Geneva General Hospital. She was a strong nurse, so very knowledgeable and always doing the right thing for her patients. With deepest sympathy
Christine Doyle Opela from Snellville GA on Sep. 4, 2024
Susan, Ellie and family, I want you to know I am sending you all huge hugs and also prayers as you work to make sense of a beautiful life lost far too soon. I am here if you need anything. My love to all of you.
Kelly Johnston from Clifton Springs on Sep. 4, 2024
im saddened to hear of this tragedy. my sister, Lacey, was a long time high school friend of Lindsay's. they even followed in the same footsteps & both became RNs, then NPs. such an accomplished soul. i too struggle with mental illness. i understand the hidden difficulties. may God bless her 3 girls, her most favorable accomplishment. let the memories of Lindsay live on in your hearts, minds & souls. God bless you all. much love.
Joan Tomion from Hall, NY on Sep. 5, 2024
So sorry for your loss! I can't begin to pretend I know how you all feel, but I know you are sent all nothing but well wishes and prayers!
Margaret Marino from Penn Yan, NY on Sep. 5, 2024
To Ellie, Susan and families. Such a beautiful, young women who accomplished so much in addition to her three daughters and extended family. Please accept my sincere condolences for your loss of your sister at this impossibly sad time. You will be in my prayers as I ask for healing and understanding for your families as well as hers. All my love to all of you
Sharon Gilbride from Bloomfield, NY on Sep. 5, 2024
Minns family,
I am very sorry to read of Lindsey's passing. I worked with her in the Pediatric ICU for many years. She was an excellent nurse and such a big advocate for her patients. I know she had some personal struggles in her life but she never stopped fighting to be herself. Lindsey was a friend and a good person, gone far too soon.
Vickie Cambalik from Mendon, NY on Sep. 6, 2024
Lindsay's kind and caring spirit will be missed terribly. She was such a gentle soul...and she tried so very hard to get her life to run smoothly. But she was thwarted so often by "the system" which was supposed to support her and did not. She was so happy on the days when her daughters and she were together! I heard about family gatherings at her Dad's with the girls and what special times those were. I admired very much all of the self-help efforts that Lindsay made...focusing on what she needed to maintain her life balance during the past few months. This summer, she took great care to search for Monarch butterfly eggs on milkweed plants...and raised the hatched caterpillars through all of the stages of metamorphosis to adult butterflies. Then, when their wings had stretched out and they were ready, she released them to help repopulate this endangered species. I pray that she is now flying free from all of her former Earthly constraints. Sending love and deep condolences to the entire Craft and Minns family.
Eileen Gage from Rushville NY on Sep. 6, 2024
I am heartbroken to learn of Lindsay’s passing and her struggles. Lindsay was an excellent nurse so compassionate and skilled. My love and prayers go out to her beautiful daughters and family . Rest in peace Lindsay !
Grace Payne-Volt from Branchport, NY on Sep. 6, 2024
Sending Lindsay's family my sincere condolences. May her memories always be kept alive in her lil girls, and may you all find peace along the way. I am so sorry.
Nick Adam from PORT TOBACCO, MD on Sep. 6, 2024
I'm thinking about the Minns family during this time. Lindsay was an awesome friend and special person.
Koke McGuigan from Albany NY on Sep. 7, 2024
I have no words to express the sadness and depth of your loss. Please know you are all in my thoughts and prayers. May she rest in peace. Love y’all. Koke
Ron & Mike Ruppert from Gorham, New York on Sep. 9, 2024
Doug, You may not remember. We were your neighbors across from your farm in the Sheppard tenant house. We became acquainted with you through your dog Harley visiting us and having to return him home. Your children were young then and so gracious showing our grandchildren around your farm. We are saddened to hear of your beautiful daughter, Lindsay’s passing. To lose a child, no matter the age, is an impossible goodbye. May the Holy Spirit bring you peace and comfort, knowing Lindsay was loved and is remembered.