WILTON — Mary Tallman, 87, passed away on Saturday, July 29, 2023 at Saratoga Hospital surrounded by her family.
She was born on November 7, 1935 in Glendale, California to Reginald and Delia (Henley) Burns.
Mary Burns Tallman graduated from Saratoga Springs High School in 1955. In 1956 she married her high school sweetheart Daniel Tallman Sr. and had four children.
Mary worked as a waitress at many places through the years. She worked as a monitor/teacher’s aide at Saratoga Springs High School for 32 years. She loved to help others. She coached many kids in Saratoga through the years whether it was swimming or any other sporting event. Her greatest joy was watching her kids play sports anytime anywhere. If it wasn’t her kids, she went anyway to watch. She was a great Saratoga fan. Family vacations to Maine were her fondest memories. In her later years playing cards and trivia were her favorite activities. She was always ready to play a game or have a party.
Mary is survived by her sons, Daniel Tallman Jr. (Linda), Michael Tallman (Debbie), daughter, Kelly Regels (David), brother, Richard Burns (Wynette), grandchildren, Brandon Tallman (Ashley), Bryan Tallman, Erik Tallman, Taylor Regels, Zachary Regels, Hunter Regels, niece, Jackie Graham (Stephen), great-grandchildren, McKinnley Goss, Jaxon Tallman, nephews, Bubby and Matt Muzikar, Michael, Edward and Robert Burns and several great nieces and nephews.
She is predeceased by her parents, her loving husband, Daniel Tallman Sr., son, Nicholas, grandson, DJ III, and sister, Patricia Muzikar.
Calling hours will be held on Saturday, August 5, 2023 from 1 to 5 p.m. at Compassionate Funeral Care, 402 Maple Ave. (Rte 9 and/or Marion Ave.), Saratoga Springs, NY. A funeral service will follow at 5 p.m.
A celebration of life will be Sunday, August 6, 2023 at Maple Ave. Fire Department, 615 Maple Ave., Saratoga Springs from 12 noon to 4 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Mary can be made to the American Heart Association.
Condolences may be shared at compassionatefuneralcare.com
