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Mary Schomaker Obituary

SCHOMAKER - Mary A. Age 53, died peacefully at Hospice Buffalo on October 16, 2008, surrounded by her family and close friends, following a long and courageous battle with lung disease. A self-taught artist, Mary specialized in surreal water color paintings. As an expert gardener, she won first place for the Delaware District in Buffalo in Blooms competition, as well as gardening awards from the Audubon Community. Her other creative passions included cooking and crocheting. Beloved wife of Gary C. Carrel; mother of Jennifer T. Schomaker; daughter of Teresa Schomaker; sister to Annie Schomaker, Vickie Via; also survived by her father Bernard (Nellie) Schomaker of Tennessee; as well as 3 nephews and their families. Mary was predeceased by her sister Carol (Donald) Barry. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Hospice Buffalo. A life celebration will be held at the Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens on Tuesday from 4 to 7 PM with a service at 5:30 PM.

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Published by Buffalo News on Oct. 19, 2008.

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Mike May

October 30, 2008

Gary and Annie, we are so sorry for your loss, Mary was a wonderful human being and will be missed by myself and all the service staff here at Don Davis.

Dee and Bob Allemeier

October 24, 2008

Gary, Annie and family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We feel so lucky to have spent such a wonderful day with Mary when we were in Buffalo. We could see how much you all loved and cared for her. She was such a strong wonderful person. You all gave her so much love.

Sheree Krol

October 22, 2008

Jennifer, You are in my thoughts and prayers on the loss of your mother...My heartfelt sympathy to you and yours, but she is rejoicing now, her health has never been better! We miss you at the bank!. Take care of yourself, and rest in knowing she is in GOOD HANDS now!

Rae Ann Ziemba (Weinberg)

October 21, 2008

Teresa, Annie and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Missy Norstrom

October 20, 2008

Gary, Annie, Family and Friends,

My thoughts are with you at this very sad time. I feel blessed to have known Mary, she was such an amazing person and she loved you all so much. May you be comforted in knowing that your wonderful love and support for her sustained her and gave her an incredible quality of life. While I can't be there in person you are all in my thoughts and I'm wishing you all the best in this most difficult time.

All My Love,

Aaron & Margaret Pomerantz/Braun

October 20, 2008

Our heart felt condolencses to you, Gary, and Mary's family for your loss. This was way too early a death for such a woman!

Herbert and Anna Lau

October 20, 2008

Thank you for invitating us to Mary's celebration of life at the Botanical Garden. We felt honored. She was full of life, vitality, humor, concern for others even when she was in excruciating pain. My wife and I felt honored to be invited to Gary and Mary's very memorable wedding. I will always remember the rainbow over Delaware Lake with a black christian minister officiating the wedding in a Jewish setting. That was so extraordinary. I am also honored and humbled by Mary crediting me with extending 3 more years of her precious life. My wife and I will be there paying last respect to this dear cherished person.
Herbert and Anna Lau

Nicole Patterson

October 19, 2008

Gary, Annie, Theresa & Jen,
I know in my heart that I was meant to meet Mary and your family. You have all touched my life in a blessed way. Mary possessed so many strengths and beautiful talents and would always remind me to cherish my family and loved ones as she loved you. Thank you for the opportunity to share the love of your Mary and family.
Love, Nikki

Douglas Fabian

October 19, 2008

Gary, thank you for being there for Mary! I certainly recall Mary as a vibrant, edgy, fun loving woman who gave of herself in everything she did, including house cleaning! I will always remember her contagious laughter! Best wishes to you Gary and your family. Doug

Lucy Cook

October 19, 2008

Gary --

You have been in my thoughts much recently. My love is with you and the family. How wonderful that you had such a lovely person as Mary in your life. I wish I could be with you but know that you are in my prayers. Lucy

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