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Mary McClung Obituary
March 16, 1954 - September 17, 2023
Southwest Harbor, Maine
Mary Goehring McClung, 69, died on Sept. 17, 2023, at her home surrounded by her family and friends. She was born March 16, 1954, in New York City, the daughter of Richard G. and Jean B. (Coffin) McClung.
Mary graduated from Choate Rosemary Hall, Wallingford, Ct. in 1972 and Hampshire College, Amherst, MA. in 1976. She worked as a system analyst and for many years as a Certified Professional Organizer. She loved nature, going for walks and working in her garden. Best of all Mary loved her many friends - talking, laughing, and playing games.
Mary is survived by her devoted partner, Beth Pomroy; sisters, Jean Nye and husband Chris, Priscilla Jelliffe, and husband John; nephews Sam, John Michael and Jeremy Jelliffe; niece Emma Jelliffe; and her wonderful cats Honey and Minnie.
A celebration of Mary's life will be held at a later date.
Those who desire may make contributions in Mary's memory to the SPCA of Hancock County (spcahancockcounty.org) 14 Bar Harbor Rd., Trenton, ME 04605.
Condolences may be expressed at www.jordanfernald.com
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Rae
September 17, 2024
So. Missed
Judy Sarna
January 3, 2024
My breath stopped when I saw Mary's smiling face on the Obituary Notice. We were close friends when we worked together in San Francisco. My contact with her was reduced when she moved to Maine. I got a midnight phone call from her when she was first admitted to the hospital for cancer. I was in recovery for cancer at that time. I hoped she would also recover. She is in my heart. I love her and am supremely grateful for our friendship.
Lynn Gray
October 17, 2023
I am so sad to hear of Mary's passing. We were at GCDS together and luckily crossed paths again not too long ago. Mary was always a lift- kind, gentle and fun. Somehow I gave her the nickname Grumpy, which she never was. I will truly miss her bright presence. My condolences to Priscilla and Ginger.
Sheila Delson
October 5, 2023
This is very sad news! Mary was a very kind and generous colleague, and she brought a sense of joy to those around her, and an intensity to the things she believed in, and the same with her life commitments. Her smile and kindness were contagious. She will be well missed. RIP dear Mary.
Laurene Livesey Park
October 5, 2023
I had the pleasure of volunteering with Mary on the board of directors of the Institute for Challenging Disorganization. She always brought humor and empathy to her work and was a wonderful friend. She will be missed.
Amie Knox
September 28, 2023
Oh, no. This is such sad, sad news. So many wonderful memories of Mary in our youth in Greenwich - our carpool to GCDS, laughing on the bus after school, exploring the woods behind our houses on Winding Lane, baking hundreds of batches of chocolate chip cookies after school on a far too regular basis. Such a happy, fun, clever person in all that she did. We had not in been in close touch for many years, but I will never forget our happy, special times together. Gingie and Priscilla - so sorry for your loss. Please contact me if you can. Sending love to you....xo
Francie Rourke
September 26, 2023
Such a great lady. Still can see her smiling face and hear her laugh when I was over at Winding lane with Priscilla when we were young. So so sorry for your loss Priscilla and Ginger.
Rae Ewald
September 25, 2023
No words...
What a loss:(
Smooth sailing friend
Condolences to friends and family...
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