Watertown, New York
Mary E. Hodge, 89, widow of Gerald W. Hodge and formerly of the LeRay St. Apts, passed away Sunday May 11th at the Samaritan Keep Nursing Home where she had resided for two years.
The prayer service will be 10:15 am Thursday, May 15th at the Reed & Benoit Funeral Home followed by an 11 am funeral mass at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church with Rev. Jonas Tondayu officiating. Burial will follow in Brookside Cemetery. Calling hours are Wednesday, May 14th, from 4 pm - 7 pm at the Reed & Benoit Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church, 320 W. Lynde St., Watertown, NY 13601.
Mary was born in Watertown September 12, 1924, a daughter to Henry and Elizabeth LaLonde, and was educated in Watertown schools. She married Gerald W. Hodge, September 26, 1942 in the rectory of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church. Mr. Hodge passed away December 21, 1976.
Mary was a cook at several restaurants in the area to include Howards Restaurant on Mill St. She was a cook in the Watertown Public and Parochial school districts to include North Junior High, Sacred Heart School and Jefferson Community College.
She was a member of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church and enjoyed knitting and sewing.
Mary is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Elizabeth and Mark Kellar, and a son and daughter-in-law, David and Candy Hodge, all of Dexter. Nine grandchildren, many great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a son James Hodge, two brothers, Godfrey (Beaver) and Wendell LaLonde and three sisters, Gertrude Eamer, Louise Wagar and Jean LaLonde.
Condolences may be made at www.reedbenoit.com.
God be with you. You are always remembered and loved. I hope you are with my Mom, Louise and the rest of your brothers and sisters, Especially Eleanor Jean ,who died so young.Now Jim and Dave are with you. Your niece, Cinda
Lucinda (Wager) Carney (niece)
May 06, 2023 | Niagara Falls, NY | Family
Will always remember you as long as I live Aunt Mary. You and Gert were my Mothers for so many years after Mom died. Seems like everyone is gone now, such a lonely thought. Being in the winter of my life I remember all the fun times our families had together. Love and prayers to you and my other Aunts and Uncles. We had a great family and so many good times together. Hopefully we will meet again in Heaven. Love, Cinda
Lucinda
May 07, 2019 | Niafara Falls, NY | Family
Sorry I just learned of Mary's passing. I worked with her for one summer in the early 80's when she was the cook at the Hotel and Clam Shell in Sacket's Harbor. I remember that she had a great sense of humor and was an excellent cook. She never hesitated to share a little of whatever she was preparing for the nights meals. I am sure she will be dearly missed by her family and friends.
Marty Morrison
June 11, 2014 | Watertown, NY
My Sympathy to the family. Marys photo brought back memories of her. Been many years. Heaven has another angel.
Mary
May 14, 2014 | Covington, GA
Sorry for your loss. I had not seen her for a while. Missed playing cards with her (& Gert) @ Leray St. We always had fun on Sunday night's in my mom's (Theresa) apt.You never knew what we would end up talking about. It is hard to believe they are all gone now. Sorry did not make calling hours but trying to get over the flu. Your family is in my prayers.
Karen Briggs
May 14, 2014 | Watertown, NY
so sorry for the sad news of Mary's passing. She will be remembered for her kindness and good humor and I will miss my good friend who was always there to help me when I needed it most.
Robert Humphrey
May 13, 2014 | Watertown, NY
So sorry to have learned of Mary's passing. I will always remember the fun I had working with her over the years. She made work fun. She was a great lady. Rest in peace.
Richard Boyanski
May 13, 2014 | Clayton, NY
My heart goes out to the family. We will never forget you Mary, your laugh, your smile. You will always be in our hearts.
Fred & Cindy Goslin
May 13, 2014 | Watertown, NY
I will always remember the twinkle in her eye and the quick laugh that Mary shared. It was something that she seemed to have learned from her parents as her siblings all had the same trait and it warmed the heart of Don and Elvah's oldest little boy. Sorry for your loss.
Terry Baker
May 12, 2014 | Clearwater, FL