Mary E. Washburn

WATERVLIET, NY – Mary E. Washburn, 80, passed away on Monday, November 21, 2011 at St. Mary's Hospital with her loving family by her side. Born August 9, 1931 in Hebron, NY, she was the daughter of the late C. Lawton and Margaret (McComb) Crosier. She grew up in Hebron, NY and attended Washington Academy in Salem, NY graduating in 1949. Mary married her beloved husband, Elmer E. Washburn on February 9, 1951 in Salem and then moved to Latham as a newlywed, eventually settling in Watervliet. She was a contract mail carrier for many years, and very proud of her driving record. She traveled through rural areas, often accompanied by her sleeping children in the early morning hours. Mary and her husband Elmer enjoyed traveling to conventions of the National Star Route Mail Contractors Association, hosting the New York convention in Syracuse with her husband in 2003. Mary liked camping with her friends in Warrensburg after retirement, sitting around their fireplace in the company of neighbors and watching the fire and antics of hummingbirds in nearby feeders. Mary also enjoyed walking whenever she could, both at camp and in her neighborhood. She liked traveling whenever possible, but above all, she loved spending time with her husband, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents, Mary was predeceased by her brother, Frances Crosier. Mary is survived by her loving husband of sixty years, Elmer E. Washburn. She is the devoted mother of Cynthia (David) Swota of Gansevoort, Donna (Randy) Morgan of Ballston Spa, J. Frank (Sandra) Washburn of Hoosick, Barry (Patricia) Washburn of Gansevoort and Andrew (Barbara) Washburn of Melrose. Also surviving are nine cherished grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and dear friends.
Funeral services will Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. at New Comer Cannon Funeral Home, 343 New Karner Rd., Colonie (Rt. 155-south of Central Ave). Calling hours will be Monday from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be in the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, Schuylerville, NY. Memorial contributions may be made to Community Hospice of Rensselaer, 295 Valley View Blvd, Rensselaer, NY 12144 or to the charity of one's choice in memory of Mary E. Washburn.