She was born on April 21, 1933 in Middlefield, the daughter of Glenn and Edna (Wickwire) Countryman. She married Earl “Stubby” Carr, Jr. on February 2, 1957. He predeceased her on December 5, 2011.
Mary loved to tell stories of the farm in Middlefield where she grew up, reminiscing about walks with her grandfather in the woods on Lady Slipper Island looking for wild rhododendrons and picking blackberries on the hill.
When she wasn’t helping her husband on the farm with the calves, she was employed by Wheat’s Hardware in West Winfield, Colonial Finance in Cooperstown.
Noted for her collections of Mickey and Minnie Mouse, and salt and pepper shakers, she also enjoyed crocheting afghans. Most everyone in her family had at least one afghan. She was a 4-H leader and enjoyed helping the kids prepare projects entered in the local fair.
Mary is survived by her daughter, Maria Carr and Brian Cornish (Mary’s favorite mailman) of Oneonta; grandchildren, Jeff (Kelcie) Brandow of Washington and California, and their daughters, Rylynn and Kayleigh, Matt (Amanda) Brandow of North Carolina, and their sons, Brody and Zachary; and Chad Carr and Casey Carr of Hartwick; her special niece Shirley Woodbeck, Ruth Twiddy, Joyce Knight. Also 2 nephews, Ralph and Alan Campbell; and good friend, Nancy Wilkinson.
She was predeceased by her parents; her husband; her son, Roger Carr; and 3 sisters, Grace Campbell, Doris Corron, and Alice Rathbone.
A graveside committal service will be announced at a later date.
The family would like to acknowledge the special help and support of their family and friends during this time, notably Kathy Yager and Ken Dautrich.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Mary’s honor may be made to, Milford Fire Department, PO Box 359, Milford, NY 13807; Susquehanna SPCA, 5082-5088 State Highway 28, Cooperstown, NY, 13326; or Helios Care, 297 River Street Service Rd, Oneonta, NY 13820.
To leave a condolence for the family please visit www.grummonsfuneralhome.com
Arrangements are by the Lester R. Grummons Funeral Home, Oneonta.
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