Mary E. Taeger

BEVERLY — Mary Elaine (Day) Taeger, 58, of Beverly, devoted wife of Glen Taeger, died Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008 at the Lahey Clinic in Burlington, surrounded by her loving family.

Born at the Chelsea Naval Hospital in Chelsea on June 30, 1950, she was the daughter of the late Roscoe and Mary (Saravo) Day. She was a longtime resident of Beverly. Mary was a graduate of North Shore Community College and was employed at Appleseeds in Beverly. She also operated a jewelry website at SoulHeirs.com, where she loved interacting with customers from around the world. She was also an avid gardener and enjoyed the company of her cat, Lily.

Mary was an adventurous traveler who loved to visit her favorite island of St. John in the U.S. Virgin Islands and also made trips to the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico. She loved to snorkel, hike, and enjoy the beauty of nature. Closer to home, she enjoyed spending time with her husband, Glen, on their boat.

Mary is survived by her husband of 14 years, Glen; a son, Christian Day; a sister, Maureen Troubetaris; a niece, Tammy Troubetaris; as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews. She was predeceased by her brother, John Day; a niece, Patricia Tadiello; and her cat, Mister Mindy.

ARRANGEMENTS: A memorial tribute will be held at The Italian Community Center, 302 Rantoul St. in Beverly, on Saturday, Sept. 13 from noon till 1 p.m., followed by a celebratory testimonial with family and friends. Flowers should be delivered to the hall at 302 Rantoul St. between the hours of 8 and 11 a.m. on Sept. 13. Per Mary's wishes, there are no visiting hours. Arrangements are under the direction of the Grondin Funeral Home, 376 Cabot St., Beverly. For more information and to send online condolences, please visit www.grondinfuneralservices.com.