SCHUYLERVILLE — Mary F. Periard, 92, passed away peacefully at Saratoga Hospital on August 24, after a brief illness.
Mary was born on December 27, 1921 to John and Kathryn Skelly Keeley. She was a lifelong resident of Schuylerville, having graduated from Schuylerville High School in the class of 1939.
Mary married the love of her life, Dono E. Periard, on November 17, 1946. She was a wonderful stay-at-home mom raising their three daughters. Mary was a kind and generous person who lovingly touched the hearts of many. She devoted her life to her family and was influential in the lives of her children and grandchildren whom she cherished greatly.
Mary was extremely artistic and talented in ceramics, crocheting, and, of course, cooking; having created many exquisite memories to cherish. She was a devout Catholic as a Communicate of Notre Dame Visitation Church. She was also a member of the Ladies of St. Anne Society.
In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Dono E. Periard; her sister, Elizabeth Malivindi; her three brothers, John, Thomas F. and William Keeley; and her two beloved daughters, Joy Marie Periard and Ava J. Griffen.
Mary is survived by her two daughters, Maureen (Wayne) Hunter and Jill Periard; her grandchildren, Sean, Christopher and Mary K. Hunter, Brian, Timothy and Jonathan Perkins; and her great-grandson, Edward C. Booth.
There will be no calling hours as per Mary’s request, and funeral arrangements are under the direction of Tunison Funeral Home, 105 Lake Ave, Saratoga Springs, NY.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at the Notre Dame Visitation Church on August 27, 2014 at 9 a.m., and burial will be at the Veteran’s National Cemetery in the Town of Saratoga, following the church service. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Mary’s memory may be made to the General Schuyler Emergency Squad, or to an organization of one’s choice. Online remembrances may be made at Tunison Funeral Home.
