Mary Pockett Obituary

Mary Ellen Pockett, 75, died Jan. 20, 2013, at Rutland Healthcare.

She was born Nov. 30, 1937, in Rutland, the daughter of Anthony and Elsie (Smatresk) Dunn.

She was a graduate of Rutland High School.

She was a secretary at Rutland Chest Clinic.

She was a member of Christ the King Church.

Survivors include two sons, Francis E. Pockett of Pittsford, and Michael J. Pockett of Rutland; a daughter, Martha Pockett of Hyde Park, N.Y.; three grandchildren and a great-grandson.

She was predeceased by a brother, John M. "Jack" Dunn in 1993.

A memorial Mass will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2013, in Christ the King Church.

There are no calling hours.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Clifford Funeral Home.

Published by Rutland Herald on Jan. 23, 2013.
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Mike & Fran,
Sorry to hear about your Mom.My sincere condolences.
Ken S.

January 26, 2013

Fran,
So sorry for the loss of your mom. You are in my thoughts. - Froggie

Loralee Chapleau

January 25, 2013

Fran,
So sorry to hear about the passing of your Mom... You are in my thoughts and prayers.

January 23, 2013

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