Bessie M. Chaplin-Lavender

Frankfort - Ms. Bessie M. Chaplin-Lavender, 83, of Streamside Manor passed away Saturday, October 16, 2010 in Presbyterian Home Of CNY. She was born in Rochester on May 30, 1927, the daughter of the late James and Ocenia Baker Chaplin and she attended schools there. In her younger years she enjoyed working in the family's floral business. She was at one time a model for Louise Boyka of Schenectady. Bessie was a beautician and the owner and operator of 3 Sisters Salon in Schenectady for several years. She was also a Hostess at the Schenectady Ramada Inn. Following her retirement she was known as Lady Lavender at Saratoga Raceway and a spokeswoman for many years. She was avid visitor of the Turning Stone Casino and loved to play the lottery. In everything Bessie did she gave it her all and became an expert in it. Bessie was a loving mother, grandmother and sister and is survived by one daughter and son in law, June & James Farrell of Frankfort; two sons & daughter in law, George Beers and his fiancée, Corraine Sellers of NJ and William & Sandy Beers of Broadalbin; two sisters, Ivy Quay of Schenectady and Carol Presley of FL; her beloved grandchildren, Lori Beers, Stacey & her husband, Jason Harris, Michael Tooker, Crystal & her husband, Peter de Boer, Michael Beers, James & his wife, Lori Farrell and Melissa Farrell; four great grandchildren, Benjamin Harris, Allison Farrell, Katlin Farrell and Meghan Farrell and several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by two brothers, Gilbert Chaplin and William Chaplin and one sister, June Ruppe. Her funeral will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2:00 PM in the V. J. Iocovozzi Funeral Home, Inc., 203 Second Ave. Frankfort with the Rev. Robert Wollaber officiating. Calling hours will be Wednesday afternoon from 12 to 2 in the V. J. Iocovozzi Funeral Home, Inc. Expressions of sympathy may be placed on Bessie's online memorial page by going to www.iocovozzifuenralhomes.com