Mary Christine O'Neill "Chris"
Mary Christine O'Neill "Chris"
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Mary O'Neill "Chris" Obituary
Mary Christine O’Neill, “Chris”, 73 of Kirkville, NY, passed away on Friday, September 5, 2025. She was born in Rochester, NY on May 27, 1952 to the late Francis J. O’Neill and Dorothy A. O’Neill (Degrechie).
She was a Pediatric RN at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Syracuse, NY. Chris loved the family reunions at Wellesley Island State Park by Alexandria Bay, NY.
Family was the heart of her world and she especially cherished the time spent with her grandchildren.
She is survived by her husband of 46 years, Gregory A. Hayman; her two sons, Jeremy (Stephanie) Hayman and Joshua (Grace) Hayman; grandchildren, Brandon, Aiden, Kassaundra, Madelyn, Deklen, Caylee, Makinleigh, Rylinn and Colin; siblings, Ray (Eileen), Kevin (Janet), Dave, Rick (Jean), Trish (Paul), Terry (Debbie) and Lish (Brad) and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Calling hours will be held at New Comer Cremations & Funerals on Saturday, September 13, 2025 from 2-5pm.
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