In Memory of Rev. Dr. Natalie Fenimore (1958−2026)

We share with deep sorrow and a heavy sense of disbelief the passing of the Rev. Dr. Natalie Fenimore, beloved colleague, former UUMA Board member, and minister at the UU Congregation at Shelter Rock. We hold her family, the Shelter Rock community, and all who knew and loved her in our hearts as this news settles among us.

With You in Grief, 
UUMA Staff and Board of Trustees

We offer our condolences to the family and colleagues of the Rev. Dr. Natalie M. Fenimore, who died on April 15, 2026, at the age of 68.

Natalie is survived by her husband, Charles “Chuck” Fenimore; their children, John and Helen; her step-children, Paul and Rachel; her step-grandchildren; and her sister, Hermanetta Smith. 

A Celebration of Life will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation at Shelter Rock, 48 Shelter Rock Road, Manhasset, NY 11030. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Rev. Dr. Natalie M. Fenimore Scholarship Fund at Starr King School for the Ministry, 414 13th Street, Suite 700, Oakland, CA 94612.

Notes of condolence may be sent to Chuck Fenimore c/o Unitarian Universalist Congregation at Shelter Rock, 48 Shelter Rock Road, Manhasset, NY 11030.

A more complete obituary will follow.