Mary Barner

Mary L. Barner (Walsh), died peacefully with her family around her on Tuesday, June 17 at the age of 93 years young. Mary was born October 25, 1920 in Rensselaer, NY to John and Anna Walsh. She attended Blessed Sacrament Grade School and graduated high school from Vicentian Institute. Mary is predeceased by her beloved husband, John Barner. They enjoyed 60 plus year together and raised six children. Mary and John enjoyed many shared interests, camping, skiing, and traveling extensively. They could never pass up a museum or point of interest marker on a road. They were never afraid to take the road less traveled. Mary was a wonderful mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt and friend. She made a warm and loving home for her family and friends. Later in life, she was very proud of being the manager for Mothercare in Colonie Center. Mary was a very devoted Catholic and she enjoyed attending daily mass with her prayer group at St. Claire's Church, a loyal group of people that brought her great comfort. After John's death, Mary moved in with her daughter Annmarie's family where she lived for the last 12 years of her life. She joined St. Pius the X parish in Loudonville. The last months of her life were spent with her daughter Maggie's family. She became an important part of daily life for both families attending Mass, following the Yankees and watching her grandchild and great-grandchildren grow up.

Mary is predeceased by her sister Maggie Alexander and her brother Jeremiah Walsh. She is also predeceased by her son, Thomas W. Barner. Mary is survived by Tom's widow, Mary Murphy of Neshanic Station, NJ, her son John C. (Pat) Barner of Evansville, Indiana, her daughter Annmarie (Ray) Perechinsky of Loudonville, NY, her son Karl (Mary) Barner of Marcellus, NY, her daughter Maggie (Joe Woods) Barner of Cicero, NY and her daughter Donna (Brian) Perlee of St. Petersburg, FL, 14 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild.

In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations be made in Mary's name to the Albany City Mission, 259 S. Pearl St. Albany, NY 12202.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated for Mary on Monday June 23rd at 9:30 a.m. at St. Pius X, Loudonville. Calling hours for Mary will be Sunday June 22nd from 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. at the St. Pius X Chapel. Entombment will be at St. Agnes Cemetery.