Mary "Mae" Dehmer

1921 - 2021

Dehmer, Mary "Mae" BALLSTON LAKE Mary "Mae" Dehmer, 100 years young, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 13, 2021, surrounded by her adoring, fun family. Born on January 14, 1921, in Glasgow, Scotland, she was the beloved daughter of the late William and Mary (Blue) Hendry. She was predeceased by her husband Ray; sister-in-law, Ruth (Jack) Young; and her brothers, Jim (Peggy), Duncan (Ruth) and Bill (Gladys) Hendry. In 1923, at the age of two, she immigrated to the United States, where the family settled in Newark, N.J. Mae was then joined by three brothers, Jim, Duncan, and Bill. On August 23, 1947, Mae married the love of her life, Raymond L. Dehmer. They first dated before he left for World War II and upon his return from the European theater, resumed dating, and married a few years later. During their marriage they lived in Pines Lake, N.J., Topsfield, Mass., and Clifton Park. Mae was a gifted vocalist, and enthusiastic choir member, singing in Methodist, Congregational, and Episcopal churches where she lived. She had been a very active member of the Shenendehowa United Methodist Church in Clifton Park for 49 years. She worked for JC Penney, as a custom drapery specialist, retiring in 2007. During her retirement she lovingly wrote poems for her many family and friends. She also loved her family vacations in Bethany Beach, Del. Mae is survived by her children, Mary (Thomas) Brace of Canandaigua, Robert (Jane) Dehmer of Crystal Lake, Ill., William (Laura) Dehmer of Ballston Lake, and Paul Dehmer of Cleveland, Ohio. She also leaves 11 grandchildren, Allison (Ben) French, Rob (Mariella) Dehmer, Katie (Tom) Niles, Anne Dehmer, Elizabeth (Johnny) Walsh, Heather (Mike) Brandt, Bethany (Rick) Burroughs, Scott (Emily) Dehmer, Tyler (Sierra) Dehmer, and step-grandsons, John and Drew Cassidy; 12 great-grandchildren, Amelia and Katie French, Samuel Dehmer, James and Elise Niles, Johnny and Christian Walsh, Ayla and Hadley Brandt, Eliana and Liam Burroughs, and Penelope Dehmer, as well as many nephews and a niece. The family would like to extend their deep appreciation for the extraordinary care, support, and kindness received from the staff and management of the Wesley Community Rehabilitation Center. Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, October 19, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Catricala Funeral Home, 1597 Route 9, Clifton Park, with a funeral service on Wednesday, at 9 a.m. in the Shenendehowa United Methodist Church on Route 146 in Clifton Park. Burial will be in the Saratoga National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Wesley Community Foundation at thewesleycommunity.org, or to the Shenendehowa United Methodist Church at shenumc.org. To express condolences please visit www.catricalafuneralhome.com