Mary Ann Carey

Mary Ann Carey died peacefully August 5, 2023 with her beloved family and siamese cat "Annie" by her side. Mary loved reading, house plants ,siamese cats and watching the birds from her picture window. She was active member at St. David's Episcopal Church in Gales Ferry CT

Mary was born August 24, 1940 in Brooklyn NY to Henry and Margaret Bonoff. She spent her childhood years in New Rochelle NY and North Branford CT. Mary graduated from Lincoln School in Providence RI in 1958. She met her beloved husband Charles (Chuck) Carey while both were choir members at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church in Northford CT. They married October 10, 1964.

Mary and Chuck raised three children Heather, Christopher and Andrew . Through the 1970's Mary helped Chuck manage Suffield Nursery and Garden Center. After the move to Ledyard in 1979 she worked as a home health aide and began pursuing an undergraduate degree in sociology in late 1980's. She began her career as a Mental Health worker on the inpatient psychiatric unit at Lawrence & Memorial Hospital She continued to pursue higher education obtaining a Masters Social Work from University of Connecticut in 1995 . As a part time social worker she facilitated and educated families pursing adoption . She retired in 2005.

Mary is survived by her husband of 58 years Charles Carey of Ledyard CT; children Heather Manter of Norwich CT, Chris Carey of Ledyard CT and Andy Carey of State College PA; grandchildren Selene Adams-Carey of Cincinnati OH, Collin Manter of Norwich CT and Eli Carey of State College PA and three great grandchildren Charlie, Theo and Freya Adams-Carey of Cincinnati. Mary was predeceased by her parents and sister Sarah Bonoff.

A memorial service honoring Mary's life will be held at St. David's Episcopal Church, 284 Stoddard's Wharf Rd. in Gales Ferry CT on Saturday September 9, 2023 at 2:00 PM. A reception and scattering of ashes will follow the service.

Donations in Mary's honor can be made to St. David's Episcopal Church in Gales Ferry CT and Mind Matters LLC, Adult Day Care Center, 801 Poquonnock Rd. in Groton CT 06340.