Mary Sheppard Barron, age 95 of Syracuse and Skaneateles, passed away on Feb. 16, 2018.
Born in Skaneateles on Dec. 31, 1922, Mary was a native and life resident of Skaneateles. She graduated from Skaneateles High School and Powelson Business Institute. She retired from the Greene Insurance Agency in 1984, and from Literacy Volunteers of Cayuga County Inc. in 2011. She was a member of the United Methodist Church of Skaneateles, the Skaneateles Society of Business Women, the Seniors of Skaneateles, The Historical Society and the Native Old Times Group. Mary was an avid bowler for 50 years and a Charter Member of the Auburn Women’s Bowling Association and a member of the AWBA Hall of Fame. She served with the USO in Syracuse during World War II. Mary was a devoted Yankees fan.
Mary was predeceased by her parents, Frank and Ellen Sheppard, a sister, Helen Moe, brother Herbert and brother, Charles. Mary’s husband, James, passed away February 2, 1996.
She is survived by two sons, Michael (Kyle) Barron of Orchard Park and Christopher (Deborah) Barron of Syracuse. Grandchild, Geoffrey (Alison) Barron of Skaneateles and great-granddaughters, Alexis Barron and Makayla Barron.
Step-grandchildren, Jennifer (Gary) Wilson and Shari (Paul) Johnston of Michigan and Joey Godin of Texas. Step-great-grandchildren, Courtney, Makenzy and Briana Wilson and Brittany (Jaremy) Meador, Gabrielle, Kellijene Gillentine, Miles Soumbeniotis.
Calling hours will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 20, with a service at 1 p.m. at Robert D. Gray Funeral Home, Skaneateles. Mary will be buried in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Skaneateles. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to SAVES Ambulance, 77 Fennell Street, Skaneateles, NY 13152. To send condolences visit: robertdgrayfuneralhome.com.