Mary Callaway Boudreau
June 11, 1926 ~ January 13, 2015
Mary Callaway Boudreau, formerly of Old Greenwich, CT, died peacefully Tuesday, January 13, 2015 in Springfield VA, surrounded by the love of her four daughters. She was 88. Mary was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Charles Boudreau, in 1982.
Mary was born in Richmond County, GA on June 11, one of six children of Brantly and Ruby Lansdell Callaway, and she loved to tell her children about her adventures growing up on the family dairy farm. Her surviving brother, Howard Callaway, still resides in Appling, GA. After early graduation from Harlem High School in Georgia as the class valedictorian, Mary worked in Washington DC and New York City. She attended the University of Georgia in Athens and Columbia University in New York City. Mary's sense of adventure was evident in her teens, when she left home to spend the summer of 1942 working in Washington DC for the War Department. And she had vivid memories of her front row seat to a piece of history, joining the happy crowds celebrating the end of WWII in Times Square.
New York City was where Mary met the love of her life, Charlie, and they were married two months later. They spent many happy years raising their four daughters in Riverside and Old Greenwich, CT. Mary was very active in the community, volunteering in schools, church and girl scouts. She was deeply involved with the First Congregational Church of Old Greenwich in many roles, including as a president of the Women's Fellowship, Sunday school teacher and Stephen Minister. After raising her children, Mary was employed by First Church as office manager, and also worked as a legal secretary.
Mary was a voracious reader, and enjoyed crossword puzzles, travel, shopping and spending time with her family. She hosted many family gatherings at her home, passing down a rich legacy of traditions to her children and grandchildren. One of her favorite things about living in Old Greenwich was being able to sit on the beach at Tod's Point in the early evening, enjoying a picnic with her family. After her retirement, she fulfilled some travel dreams, going to Egypt, Hawaii, Alaska and Europe. Mary's family will especially miss her gift for conversation; she loved to talk and to hear all about the lives of her family and friends.
Mary was loved deeply and will be missed forever by her family. She is survived by her four daughters: Ellen Collord (and husband Craig) of Monterey, CA; Annie Grubbs (and husband Tom) of Vienna, VA; Lisa Patton (and husband Chris) of Furlong, PA; and Casey Boudreau of Atlanta, GA; grandchildren Katie Collord, Robyn Taylor (and husband Logan), Charles Grubbs, Thomas Grubbs and Charlie Patton; great grandchildren Vivienne and Max Taylor; her brother Howard Callaway of Appling, GA, and by numerous nieces and nephews.
A memorial will be held in Old Greenwich at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Mary's memory to the National Stroke Association, 9707 E. Easter Lane, Suite B, Centennial, Ohio 80112. (www.stroke.org)
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
Service:
Old Greenwich
Mary was born in Richmond County, GA on June 11, one of six children of Brantly and Ruby Lansdell Callaway, and she loved to tell her children about her adventures growing up on the family dairy farm. Her surviving brother, Howard Callaway, still resides in Appling, GA. After early graduation from Harlem High School in Georgia as the class valedictorian, Mary worked in Washington DC and New York City. She attended the University of Georgia in Athens and Columbia University in New York City. Mary's sense of adventure was evident in her teens, when she left home to spend the summer of 1942 working in Washington DC for the War Department. And she had vivid memories of her front row seat to a piece of history, joining the happy crowds celebrating the end of WWII in Times Square.
New York City was where Mary met the love of her life, Charlie, and they were married two months later. They spent many happy years raising their four daughters in Riverside and Old Greenwich, CT. Mary was very active in the community, volunteering in schools, church and girl scouts. She was deeply involved with the First Congregational Church of Old Greenwich in many roles, including as a president of the Women's Fellowship, Sunday school teacher and Stephen Minister. After raising her children, Mary was employed by First Church as office manager, and also worked as a legal secretary.
Mary was a voracious reader, and enjoyed crossword puzzles, travel, shopping and spending time with her family. She hosted many family gatherings at her home, passing down a rich legacy of traditions to her children and grandchildren. One of her favorite things about living in Old Greenwich was being able to sit on the beach at Tod's Point in the early evening, enjoying a picnic with her family. After her retirement, she fulfilled some travel dreams, going to Egypt, Hawaii, Alaska and Europe. Mary's family will especially miss her gift for conversation; she loved to talk and to hear all about the lives of her family and friends.
Mary was loved deeply and will be missed forever by her family. She is survived by her four daughters: Ellen Collord (and husband Craig) of Monterey, CA; Annie Grubbs (and husband Tom) of Vienna, VA; Lisa Patton (and husband Chris) of Furlong, PA; and Casey Boudreau of Atlanta, GA; grandchildren Katie Collord, Robyn Taylor (and husband Logan), Charles Grubbs, Thomas Grubbs and Charlie Patton; great grandchildren Vivienne and Max Taylor; her brother Howard Callaway of Appling, GA, and by numerous nieces and nephews.
A memorial will be held in Old Greenwich at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Mary's memory to the National Stroke Association, 9707 E. Easter Lane, Suite B, Centennial, Ohio 80112. (www.stroke.org)
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
Service:
Old Greenwich
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I will miss Mary but know that she will live on in her daughters, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
I will always cherish Mary’s smiling welcome of a quiet little girl with no sisters into a household filled with girls and songs, drama and fun. Our families were entwined in wonderful ways, through years at Todd’s Point, on Mary Lane (how appropriate) and beyond. Her spirit lives on in all of you “Boudreau girls”! My condolences and love to you all.
Mary and I worked together at First Church for many years and had many long talks. She was a wonderful friend. She loved her girls and I’m sure you will treasure her memory.