Mary, known to her many friends as "Betty" and the beloved wife of the late James C. French, passed away recently after a short illness in Stamford, CT. Betty was a life-long Stamford native and was born there on December 21, 1924to the late James N. and Frances (Murphy) Mulreed.
Betty was an incredibly talented and beloved wife, mother and grandmother. She was a graduate of Stamford High School, Southern Connecticut State University and received her Masters from Columbia University's Teachers College, and was a long time and well-loved teacher in the Stamford public education system. She retired after most recently teaching the third grade for a number of years at Stillmeadow School..
Betty was also a founding member of both St. Leo Parish, where she served in many volunteer roles, and Roxbury Swim Club, a member of the Ancient Order of Hibernians and the Society of Mayflower Descendants.
She is survived by her son Chris, his wife Mary and her granddaughter Kiera of New York City, her son Tim and her granddaughter Charlotte of Chicago and her son Robert and his wife Carolyn of New York City. Betty was predeceased by her husband James, sons David and Richard, daughter in law Pamela, brothers James and Frank, and sister Agnes. Surviving her also are her many nieces and nephews and their children and grandchildren. She loved them all dearly.
A mass of Christian burial will be held at St. Leo's Church 24 Roxbury Rd, Stamford on Wednesday July 7th. at 10:30 AM. There will be visitation from 9:00 to 10:00 AM at Leo P. Gallagher & Son funeral home 2900 Summer St Stamford prior to the funeral Mass. Interment will be at St. John's Roman Catholic cemetery in Springdale 25 Camp Ave Darien.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Betty's name to the Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County. Information is on their website: www.foodbanklfc.org
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