Mary G. Earle, 83, of Phoenix, NY, passed away at Pontiac Nursing Home,

LLC, Oswego, NY on Thursday August 27, 2015. Born in the town of Volney

to her late parents, Pearl (Mac Intyre) and John C. Gillespie on May 30,

1932. A high school graduate, she then completed one year of college.

Mary was an active member of Phoenix United Methodist Church. She

was a choir member and soloist, Liturgist, communion steward, and served

on the Board of Trustees.

Mary was active in the Order of the Eastern Star Chapter 172,

Phoenix. As a past matron, she was selected as a grand representative

for the Manitoba, Canada conference. She also was a baker. Mary’s

famous bread pudding was offered at the dinners at the Masonic Temple,

in Phoenix. She also made delicious pies and cakes.

Mary was an LPN and worked at Andrew Michaud Nursing Home, Fulton, and

the Pontiac Nursing Home, Oswego, as well as a private duty nurse.

Predeceased by her husband, Gerald William Earle on May 8, 1996;

three sisters, one brother.

Surviving are her two sons, Donald C. (Harriet M.) Earle of Addison, NY,

and Grover W. ( Faith) Earle of Pulaski; two sisters, her twin, Marjorie

Strine of N. Chili, NY, and Laura Stock of Baldwinsville; her six

grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, cousins.

Services are on Thursday September 3, 2015 at 2 p.m. in Phoenix United

Methodist Church, 49 Jefferson St., Phoenix, NY. The Rev. Michaela

St. Marie will officiate the funeral service. Calling hours are from Noon to

2 p.m. in the church prior to the funeral.

Burial will follow the service in the Phoenix Rural Cemetery, 126 Chestnut

St., Phoenix, NY 13135.

Contributions to: Phoenix United Methodist Church in her memory.

Allanson-Glanville-Tappan Funeral Home, Phoenix, NY has charge of

arrangements.