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Mary F. Fessenden

FUNERAL HOME

Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, Inc.

735 East Avenue

Hilton, New York

Mary Fessenden Obituary

Fessenden, Mary F.

Brockport: Peacefully, April 7, 2013, Mary Fessenden, 73. She is survived by husband, David W. Field; her children, Michael (Kimberlee) Kadar-Kallen, Amber (David Monroe) Kallen-Monroe; stepson, Brooke (Dawn) Fields; grandchildren, Jonathan, Josiah, Lydia, Anna, Mary Rose, Eliza & Kateri Kadar-Kallen, Linnaea & Liam Monroe; stepsister, Colleen Peck; and special cousin, Craig Collard.

Friends are invited to call WED., 5-7 PM at the THOMAS E. BURGER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 735 East Ave., Hilton, where a Service will be held at 7 PM after calling. Private Interment, Lakeview Cemetery, Brockport. Those wishing may contribute to Lakeside-Beikirch Care Facility in her memory.

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Published by Rochester Democrat And Chronicle on Apr. 9, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for Mary Fessenden

13 Entries

Becky Kennedy

May 16, 2025

I had so many wonderful teachers growing up in Brockport, but Mary was extra special. Fourth grade was hands down the best because of her. Our birthdays were a day apart and we stayed connected because of that all the way through my high school years and beyond. I´ve thought about her often through the years, not only on her birthday but ALWAYS on her birthday. The most amazing woman and I´m so grateful to have known her.

Ruth Rath

April 3, 2025

Oh, lord, how I miss this wonderful human being. Glad to have Amber in my life.

Ruth Rath

April 3, 2023

I will never forget Mary. Miss her and honor her. Mary´s spirit lives in all who found joy in her laughter, wisdom and guidance. Forever yours, Ruth Rath

Ruth Rath

April 3, 2021

Mary walks with me often.

Ruth Rath

April 3, 2020

I miss Mary and feel the joy of her friendship and laughter in my soul. ❤ Ruth

Christ Community Church

April 15, 2013

We at Christ Community Church of Brockport are sorry to learn of your loss. Please know that your families are in our prayers. May God comfort you in this time.

Alan Venable

April 14, 2013

Mary, you and Ruth gave me a great gift of renewed hope and enthusiasm for a story written in what had come to seem like a very distant past. Thank you for re-lighting that candle and for the friendship we shared these past few years. I only wish it had been longer. Love to you and yours.

Karen Leidig

April 12, 2013

Mary was a beautiful person full of grace. She did not let any physical challenges stop her from living and enjoying life and her family and friends.As Editor of the LBCC Banner she united the residents and staff, and turned out a beautiful work as a team effort with her daughter, Amber.Michael and Amber-Mary loved you and all of her family so very much. She and David share a beautiful love and respect for one another. Wife,Mother,Teacher,and friend-thank you Mary for touching our lives-we love you and will always remember you.

April 10, 2013

We were so sorry to hear of Mary's passing. Please know are thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Kris and Steve Ciotti

Sue Malak

April 10, 2013

Mary's enthusiasm for teaching AND learning, was unsurpassed. She made a positive impact on many lives, throughout her own lifetime, and is remembered fondly. RIP fiend!

The Checker Players.. our favorite. 10/12.

Ruth Rath

April 10, 2013

Mary Fessenden and I have been friends for forty years. She was my student teacher at Barclay School and we were thrilled to be teaching in the same building after she graduated. Her enthusiasm and joy for teaching was always there...and she had that spark for the creative to the end. We were like kindred spirits and loved getting together to reminiace and laugh. Mary will always have a special place in my heart. What a personality. What a teacher. Lucky us who witnessed her life! Her example will guide us still.

James Smith

April 9, 2013

I had Mrs. Fessenden as a teacher all those years ago. She was an inspiration to me. Taught me so many things. She will always have a special place in my heart, because she meant so much to me. She was an amazing teacher and most of all an amazing person. Mrs. Fessenden you will be greatly missed.

Kevn Manning

April 9, 2013

I am deeply saddened by Mary's passing but am grateful to have been priveleged enough to have known and been mentored by such a gifted and loving person.
Mary was my sponsor teacher in Brockport, N.Y. at the Barclay Elementary School. It was through her that I learned what excellent teaching was. What I learned from Mary has been an integral part of my teaching each and every day that I enter the classroom. Teaching flowed naturally from Mary and I have yet to see anyone, including myself, be able to replicate the ease and finesse that came so easily to her. The love and devotion that she showed to her students and fellow colleagues was unsurpassed by any other. She remained a friend of mine and a mentor in my teaching career. She was a remarkable person and her gentle caring ways will always be instilled in my memory. I know without a doubt that she is in a wonderful place now and is looking down upon us all smiling that beautiful smile with a child on her lap reading a wonderful piece of literature. Mary had a unique gift and I was blessed to learn from the very best and was able to call her friend.
Kevin Manning

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