Obituary of Mary Louise Adams

Mary Louise Adams, 93, died peacefully on Sunday, August 18, 2013 at the Harding Nursing Home in Waterville, NY. Mary was born in Wolcott, NY on August 9, 1920 to Cedric S. and Clara P. Adams. After receiving her Bachelors and Masters degrees from the State University at Albany, she was employed as a Library Science Specialist for 35 years at the Mahopac Central School in Ulster County, NY. A senior yearbook was dedicated in her honor. Upon retirement she returned to the family homestead in Deansboro, NY, to care for her mother and Aunt. For several years she typed Braille projects for the Mohawk Valley Association for the Blind. Her passionate interest in gardening resulted in a beautiful landscape at the homestead. She was a member for 67 years of the Deansboro United Church of Christ. Other interests involved the Deansboro Garden Club, the Daughters of the American Revolution, and numerous charities. Professionally she was affiliated with Delta Kappa Gamma and the New York State Teachers Association. She enjoyed traveling; bicycling excursions through Europe were special. Others were to Mexico, South America, Hawaii, Alaska and the continental United States. She was predeceased by two brothers, Robert (Charlotte) and George Adams; and brother-in-law Raymond Rapacz. Mary is survived by her brother, John and wife Katherine Adams; sister, Eleanor Rapacz; and sister-in-law Barbara and husband Fred Schuck. She also leaves many nephews and nieces. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 24, 2013 at 2:00pm at the Deansboro United Church of Christ. A private graveside service will be held at Deansboro Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations in Mary's memory can be made to the Deansboro United Church of Christ, PO Box 276, Deansboro, NY 13328