NORWICH – Mary L. Becker, 66, of Norwich, passed away peacefully on Monday, Oct. 25, 2010 at Mary Imogene Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown with her family at her bedside.
Born Feb. 21, 1944, in Catskill, Mary was the daughter of Ralph and Inez (Bailey) Williams. She graduated from Hunter-Tannersville High School with the Class of 1962. On Sept. 22, 1963, in Lexington, she married Larry R. Becker, who survives. Mary worked for Victory Markets for over 25 years retiring in 1989 due to her health.
Mary was an active member of the Broad Street United Methodist Church. She was a past president and treasurer of the United Methodist Women, always ready to take charge of church luncheons and dinners, ensuring everyone was taken care of. When her health wouldn’t allow her to do this any longer, she remained active participating in any way she could. She was also very involved with the church’s Tuesday Night Soup & Sandwich Dinners. Mary also enjoyed playing golf and quilting.
In addition to her husband, Larry, of Norwich, Mary is survived by two daughters and their husbands, Sarah and Michael Stroh, of Norwich and Jolene and Henrik Ross, of Richmond, Vermont; a son, Larry O. Becker, of Stamford, Conn.; five grandchildren, Kristine, Taylor and Melissa Stroh, Noah Ross and Ryan Becker; two sisters, Elizabeth Hapeman and her husband Glenn, and Rose Williams, all of Lexington. Several nieces and nephews also survive. Mary was predeceased by a daughter-in-law, Cheryl D. Becker.
Funeral services for Mary will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday at the Broad Street United Methodist Church, Norwich. Burial will follow in Lexington Village Cemetery, Lexington, at 3 p.m.
Friends are invited to call at the Broad Street United Methodist Church on Monday from 10:00 am until the time of the service.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Lupus Foundation of Mid and Northern New York, PO Box 139, Utica, NY 13503 or to the Memorial Fund of the Broad Street United Methodist Church, 74 No. Broad St., Norwich, NY 13815.
The arrangements are under the direction of the Wilson Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting the funeral home website at: www.wilsonfh.com.