Mary A. Stoddart

Mary A. Stoddart

Mary Stoddart Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Feb. 6, 2011.
DECATUR - Mary A. Stoddart, 84, of Decatur passed away January 31, 2011 at her home with her family at her bedside. A graveside service to celebrate the life of Mary will take place at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, February 8, 2011 at Fairlawn Cemetery, Decatur, Illinois. Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home is assisting the family with these arrangements. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association. Online condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com. Mary was born July 16, 1926 in Decatur, Illinois the daughter of Daniel and Leah (Pelton) Fraser. She married Robert William Stoddart February 8, 1946 in Denton, Texas. He preceded her in death July, 1953. Mary was a wonderful wife and a loving mother and grandmother. She leaves behind to cherish her memory, son; Stewart A. Stoddart and wife Ann of Centennial, Colorado, granddaughter; Jessica P. Stoddart and husband Lawrence of Decatur, Illinois, great-grandson; Lawrence Stewart Kaiser. She was greeted into Heaven by her parents, husband and daughter-in-law Linda Dianne Stoddart. Obituary written by family members. Online guest book at http://legacy.com/obituaries/herald-review/

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