Mary E Mehigan

July 8, 1932 - March 26, 2022

Glenville- Mary E. (Duell) Mehigan, 89, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, March 26, 2022 with loving family by her side. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Margaret (Clark) Duell. Mary was raised and educated in Schenectady and was a 1950 graduate of Nott Terrace High School. Following graduation she worked as a secretary with GE for several years before leaving to raise her family. Later in life, Mary took a position with Bellevue Hospital as a dietary aide, a career she would enjoy until her retirement in 1997. Mary was a true lover of animals and had many pets throughout the years. Above all else, she loved her grandchildren and great grandchildren and never missed an opportunity to surround herself with family. In addition to her parents, Mary was predeceased by her former husband Albert “Jack” Mehigan and her brother Charles Duell. Survivors include her children, Patricia Beard, Deborah Mehigan Podeswa and Michael (Sharon) Mehigan; brothers, Richard Duell and Douglas (Kay) Duell; grandchildren, Courtny Waters, Charles Gifford, Katlyn Waters, Emily Bancroft, Kayla Mehigan, Leah Demers, Taylor Podeswa and Lauren Mehigan, and 4 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her longtime friend and companion Bob Masse. The family will receive relatives and friends Tuesday 4pm – 6pm, followed by a service at 6pm at Griswold Funeral Home, 1867 State St., Schenectady. Interment will take place Wednesday at Memory Gardens, Colonie.