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CLIFTON PARK - Mary A. McGraw, 96, passed away on October 1, 2025.
Born in Syracuse, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Mildred Stewart Fay; and the wife of the late Thomas F. McGraw. She was a graduate of St. Patrick's School, Class of 1948, in Syracuse.
Mrs. McGraw was a homemaker and had previously been employed at Robert Gair Co. and Edward's Dept. Store, both in Syracuse.
She was a communicant of St. Mary's Church, Crescent, a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Halfmoon Mohawk Post #1450 and enjoyed 32 years of happiness at Cayuga Lake.
Mary is survived by two daughters, Susan Janiszak and Sharon McGraw; nine grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren; and was the sister of the late Stewart (late, Katie) Fay; also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, October 6, at 11 a.m., at St. Mary's Church, Crescent, 86 Church Hill Rd., Waterford, N.Y. 12188, followed by burial in Saratoga National Cemetery. In keeping with her wishes, there will be no public calling hours.
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