FORT EDWARD – Mary Alice (Bain) Whitford, 82 of Fort Edward, passed away peacefully at the Fort Hudson Health Care Center in Fort Edward the on Sunday, September 06, 2015.
Born August 8, 1933 in Putnam NY, she was the daughter of the late John and Lillian Bain, Sr..
Mary married Elwyn “Whit” Whitford , January 8th, 1955, in Putnam.
She was a school bus driver for the Hudson Falls Central School District for over 35 years. She also was a bus monitor for the handicapped buses in later years.
Mary was a member of the Hudson Falls United Methodist Church for over 50 years. She enjoyed golf playing every Wednesday with her neighbor Shirley Wolfe and also loved bowling, She will be fondly remembered as everyone’s bus driver.
Mary was predeceased by a son Gary Whitford, a brother John Bain, Jr. and a sister Nancy.
Survivors include her husband of 61 years, Elwyn “Whit” Whitford of Fort Edward, two granddaughters Crystal Whitford-Thompson and her husband Dan also of Fort Edward and Laura Whitford and her fiancé Matthew Collins of Hudson Falls; a brother Charles Bain and his wife Donna of Putnam; and along with several nieces and nephews.
Mary’s family would like to thank the nurses and staff on A and S wings at Fort Hudson for their special care.
Friends may call on Tuesday from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Hudson Falls United Methodist Church at 227 Main Street, Hudson Falls. Refreshments will be served at the church hall during calling hours.
Funeral will take place at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, at the Hudson Falls Methodist Church, with the Reverend Derick Hansen, pastor, officiating.
Burial will follow at the Union Cemetery in Moriah, NY
Donations in Mary’s memory may be made to the Hudson Falls United Methodist Church 227 Main St., Hudson Falls, NY 12839 or the Fort Hudson Nursing Home Patient Therapy Program, 325 Broadway, Fort Edward, NY 12828.
Mary was my favorite bus driver growing up. She always treated me with kindness and compassion. She was a neat lady and a blessing to every child she encountered. Thank you for sharing her with me all of those years. I pray that you find comfort and strength during this difficult time.
Respectfully,
Amy Lynn King (Sullivan)
Port Orchard, Washington
Thank you for the memory! She indeed was a wonderful, kind hearted person. We will all miss her very much.
-grand daughter
Laura.
Thank You, Amy! I love hearing stories about how she touched others!
mary was my mother in law and friend <3 we have many great memories that I will hold in my heart forever <3
Linda and I just learned of Mary’s passing. I hope you are doing ok. This is a hard time. We pray that time will ease your pain and suffering . Thought of all the great times of the past decades, with friends and family will help ease these trying times. It very hard to loose someone you have shared your whole life with through the good times and the bad. I know Mary is in a better place now. Linda and I will not be able to make the service but I am going to try and make it up to the burial site for that service. We love You… Our family is very special to us.. Love Steve and Linda Whitford