Mary Washington Stewart Borie

Mary Washington Stewart Borie
Mary Washington Stewart Borie died peacefully on September 27, 2025, at Edgehill in Stamford, CT. She was 94 years old.
Born in Philadelphia, Mary attended Agnes Irwin School, Garrison Forrest, and Bennett College. A devoted wife, dedicated mother, accomplished artist, avid traveler, and lifelong horticulturist, Mary lived a life full of curiosity, generosity, and joy.
In 1951, Mary married David Boyd Borie, another Philadelphian, and together they shared more than 60 years of marriage until his passing in 2012. They began their life together in Sewickley, PA, later moved to Greenwich, CT, and also enjoyed time in New York City. With homes in Greenwich and Nantucket, they embraced coastal living and wintered in Vero Beach, FL.
Mary was a talented artist, known especially for her botanical drawings. Having studied In London and at the New York Botanical Gardens, Mary painted a collection of botanicals that was inspired by the gardens of Mount Vernon - home of her relative George Washington. She was also a skilled oil painter, exhibiting her work at different venues.
A passionate horticulturist, Mary was deeply involved in Greenwich's Hortulus Garden Club, serving in leadership roles including president. She also held national and state-level roles within the Garden Club of America. Dedicated to her community, she was a longtime board member of The Mews, a Greenwich nonprofit devoted to affordable senior housing, and served as a trustee for Garrison Forest School.
Beyond her love of gardening and art, Mary was an avid golfer and enthusiastic bridge player. She was a member of the Greenwich Field Club, Round Hill Club, the Colony Club, and formerly, the Nantucket Yacht Club, Sankaty Head Golf Club, and Moorings Yacht & Country Club. She delighted in traveling extensively with her husband, exploring Europe, Africa, and Asia.
In her later years, Mary enjoyed spending time with her children and extended family, and planning family outings that ranged from many ski trips and visits on dude ranches to African safari and European cruses.
Mary was predeceased by her husband, David B. Borie, and her sister, Dorothy Browning Stewart Lewis of Cincinnati, OH. She is survived by her four children: Mary W. Borie Zara (of New Canaan, CT), David B. Borie Jr. and his wife Jan (of Vero Beach, FL), J. Stewart Borie and his wife Greta (of Oceanside, CA), and Lyssa Borie Righi and her husband David (of Phoenix, AZ). She also leaves behind 11 grandchildren, two step-grandchildren, and 15 great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Mary's memory to Nantucket Conservation or Greenwich Land Trust.