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Mary Whittemore Obituary
Mary was the daughter of Arnold and Laura Wamsley McKee Scripter. She married Clint Whittemore in 1945, and Clint predeceased her in August 2005.
She was a graduate of Olmstedville High School and Mildred Elley. Mary went to work for the Marine Corps in Washington, D.C., before World War II and transferred to the Scotia Naval Depot by the war's end. After the war, she raised two sons and returned to work as a secretary. She retired from the Chatham Central School District in 1976.
She was an avid reader, enjoyed writing short stories and loved to travel. Mom was a lover of people, caring, with determination and faith as strong as the Adirondack Mountains she came from. She was a member of the Chatham Reformed Church women's group and Sleepy Hollow Square Dance Club.
Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Kenneth and Elizabeth, and Clinton and Kate; one brother-in-law and his wife, Raymond and Jean Whittemore; three grandchildren, Dr. Kenneth Whittemore Jr., Debra (Tony) Calderon and Bridget (Fred) Engelhardt; nine great-grandchildren, Corey, Carter, Avery and Jason Whittemore, Savannah, Sabrina and Noah Calderon and Molly and Lousia Engelhardt; and many nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her brother, Kenneth Scripter, killed in action during World War II in Schweinfurt, Germany, Oct. 14, 1943.
There are no calling hours. Mary donated her body to Albany Medical College's Anatomical Gift Program.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012, at the First Reformed Church, 23 Kinderhook St., Chatham.
Internment will be at a future date in Warrensburgh Cemetery.
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Elsie and Larry cagle
May 11, 2012
We were very sad to learn about Mary's passing. It was our pleasure to have Mary and Clint as neighbors for many years.
Loraine ORourke-Brown
January 24, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May your memories bring you comfort.
~Loraine O'Rourke-Brown and children Kip, Lona and Chad
Deb Mason
January 23, 2012
Clint & Kate,
Read the obit on your Mom and mom-in-law. It was very lovely and I can see that she led a full life with a faithful husband and two good sons and seemed to enjoy it to the fullest. You are both in my thougths and prayers and I hope you know anything I could do in anyway I would surely do it. Love you both,
Deb Mason
Ruth Positano
January 22, 2012
Clint, Kate & family
We are so sorry for your loss. May your memories get you through the tough times, and remember she will always be with you. God Bless you all.
Ruth & Nick Positano
Lynn Fowler
January 22, 2012
Dear Clint and Kate,
Words do not come easily at such a time, but know that Mary is in a much better place now that the Lord has welcomed her home, and she will always look down on you with Love and a watchful eye to protect her family. Kate, you know if there is anything that you or Clint need all you have to do is ask. My prayers and love go out to you and your entire family. Lynn
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