MARY A. DEARY

MARY ANN DEARY  
Died July 25, 2014, resident of Alexandria, VA. Born in Detroit, MI on May 27, 1931 to Joseph and Violet Nikiel. Beloved wife to William Deary for 51 years; mother of David (Rita) Deary and Daniel (Nadyne) Deary. Also survived by sister-in-law Mary Deary and three grandsons: Nicholas, William, and Benjamin Deary. Mary Ann received her bachelor's degree in journalism from Marygrove College in Detroit in 1952. Upon graduation, she worked as the editor of The Detroit Westward, followed by positions as a writer for The Chrysler Magazine and publicity director for Marygrove College. Moving to Washington, DC in 1960, she served for eight years as the public relations director at the National Council of Catholic Women. After raising her children, she re-entered the workforce as an historical interpreter at Mount Vernon and later served as the assistant director of education for the estate. Mary Ann was a member of Queen of Apostles Catholic Church from its founding in 1963. She also volunteered as a youth soccer coordinator and a Cub Scout leader trainer; she offered her journalism skills as the newsletter editor for the Parklawn Elementary Parent-Teacher Association, Parklawn Recreation Association, and Thomas Jefferson High School band boosters. In addition, she volunteered as an historical interpreter at Gadsby's Tavern. Visitations are on August 3rd from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm at Demaine Funeral Home, 5308 Backlick Road, Springfield, VA 22151. Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 10:30 a.m. on August 4th at Queen of Apostles Catholic Church, 4329 Sano Street, Alexandria, VA 22312. Burial will follow at Quantico National Cemetery located at 18424 Joplin Road, Triangle, VA 22172. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Scleroderma Foundation at www.scleroderma.org or (800) 722-4673.