PCMK said goodbye to one of its saints on Saturday, July 12th. A good size congregation gathered on a mid-summer weekend because Mary Mace was one of our best. She had been a member for over 40 years, having made the move from the village to our present location. Over those decades it would be impossible to count the ways she contributed to the life of our church, and our outreach to the community. The tributes that were spoken of her at the service were moving and even humorous at times. Her son Andy gave a poignant eulogy that captured the essence of his mother, their relationship and her beloved role as "Grandma New York."
In my remarks I noted how thoroughly Presbyterian Mary was. All these life-cycle events took place in a Presbyterian Church or organization: baptism, confirmation, college, marriage, adoption of Andrew, a lifetime of service, funeral, and final resting place in our Columbarium. Hers was a truly Presbyterian and Christian life. We will miss her, but as the Scripture says, "blessed are those who die in The Lord, they rest from their labors and their deeds follow them." Mary Mace will have quite a following for a very long time. Thanks be to God.
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