Mary-Mara-Obituary

Mary Mara

1960 - 2022

Obituary

Mary Theresa Mara June 26, 2022 Syracuse native Mary Mara has died while swimming in the St. Lawrence River near Cape Vincent, NY. Authorities in Jefferson County believe she drowned sometime on Sunday morning, June 26. She was 61. For 32 years, Mary worked as an actor in film, television and the...

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Hello Mary was a great long time houghtonlake neibor and great friend just like family I'll miss her so much talking and sent birthday or Christmas card to each other sorry for ur loss love Becky & from my boyfriend Doug

To the family, many, many friends, colleagues and fans of this wonderful actress Mary Mara fine comfort with you during this difficult time in your lives. Mary Mara was an actress known for roles in TV shows including roles in "ER," "Nash Bridges," and "Star Trek: Enterprise." We hope many of the encouraging words and thoughts on this site comforts you during this difficult time also. May you find comfort in your wealth of fond memories together with your dear loved one. May Almighty God in...

My family and I are so sorry to hear about the death of Mary. She was greatly loved and admired. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers, and a future with hope as mentioned in 1 Corinthians 15:54, where it says, "then the saying that is written will take place: "Death is swallowed up forever.""

Sorry to see such an excellent person pass. My condolences to Susan and the Mara family from your former childhood neighbor. Until we rise again...

I have been trying to remember the first time I met Mary and I can´t quite remember, but when we met, it felt like I had known her all my life. She was such a bright light, larger than life, beautiful human being. I will miss her deeply and will look for signs of her throughout each day. Sending love and light to Catie, Martha and Susan. May your memories carry you through your grieving.

I am sending love and light to Martha, Susan and Catie. Mary was a bright light and beautiful spirit and she will be missed. May your memories of her carry you through your grieving.

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So many memories of my times with Mary. She is and was always a bright light in my life. Sometimes , on Sunday mornings, we would meet on a park bench in the center of New Haven, sit quietly and drink coffee, then wander into the local church, and sit at the back and listen to the people sing their hymns. It was oddly peaceful to see all of those otherwise strangers, singing together as one. I will never forget this soul, and am tremendously grateful for having her as a part of my life. She...

Mary´s sudden and unexpected passing evokes deep sadness for so many of us. Not only her coworkers in the performing arts industry and her legions of fans, but also her many friends from so many chapters in her life. I met her in the fall of 1986 when we were both beginning our time in the acting program at the Yale School of Drama. I was immediately delighted, impressed, and impacted by her "larger than life force of nature" spirit. Her talent was absolutely huge - immense. Her heart was...