Mary S. Every of Chatham passed away June 3, 2018 at the Pine Haven Nursing Home. Born March 29, 1918 in Portland, Maine she was the daughter of the late Angelo and Josephine Santucci Garzone.
Mary had lived in Pittsfield and Lee MA, but had spent most of her life in Chatham. She was married on September 4, 1939 to Kenneth Every. Mary had worked at Chester's Mill in Chatham and later in Reilly's Mill in Chatham and Valatie. She was a 50 year member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Chatham Fire Department and a past president in 1958.
Mary enjoyed baking, dancing and gambling. Most of all she enjoyed taking care of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and watching them play sports.
She is survived by her daughter, Joanne Dixon, son, Kenneth "Butch" Every both of Chatham, her 5 grandchildren: Kevin, Ronald (Sandi), Shari (Barry), Kelly (Nick), Corey (Jodi) , 10 great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Kenneth Every, four brothers, John, Steve, Sam, Louie, three sisters, Grace Drozd, Angelina Stankiewicz, and Florence Gustafson, and her son-in-law George Dixon.
Family will receive friends at the French, Gifford, Preiter & Blasl Funeral Home on Friday, June 8th. from 10am till noon when services will be offered.
The family would like to thank the staff at Pine Haven Nursing Home for all the love and care provided our beloved Nan. Those who wish may contribute, in Mary's name, to the Chatham Fire Department's Ladies Auxiliary. Condolences may be conveyed at fenchblasl.com.