Mary A. Whitbeck

Mary A. Whitbeck

SALISBURY — Mary A. (Baumann) Whitbeck, formerly of Great Barrington, Masachusetts, and longtime resident of Salisbury, was called home to our Heavenly Father on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024, where she will experience communion with God and all her departed loved ones.

Mary was born on Dec. 19,1937, in Housatonic, Massachusetts to the late George M. and Louise M (Maier) Baumann. She was the baby of thirteen brothers and sisters whom she celebrated and adored throughout her life. She continued this love and sense of community into her beloved Salisbury and all her relationships with abundant generosity and joy.

Mary is survived by her son, Peter M. Whitbeck and his wife Trina of Bethpage, Tennessee, her daughter Kim W. Isabelle and her husband David of West Hartland, Connecticut; her beloved grandson David C. Whitbeck and his partner Jennifer Gwinn, and their children, Tucker D. Whitbeck and Kaelary Gwinn of Madison, Tennessee; her surviving brothers Gerald R. Baumann of Lee, Massachusetts, and M. Peter Baumann of Great Barrington, Massachusetts. The family also wishes to honor Dominic Franzoso of Everett, Massachusetts, for the joy and friendship he brought to Mary’s life.

Mary is predeceased by husband, Charles E. (Tuck) Whitbeck, her brothers Thomas W., James A., Paul M., George R. (Bob), John F., Joseph P., and her sisters Patricia Ciolina, Ann Costa and Joan Clark.

Mary was a communicant of St. Mary’s Parish in Lakeville, where her Mass will be celebrated on Friday, Nov. 8, 2024, at 11 a.m. A Christian Burial at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Salisbury will follow. Ryan Funeral Home, Lakeville, is in care of arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made in Mary’s memory to Nobel Horizons, 17 Cobble Road, Salisbury or the Salisbury VNA Hospice, 30A Salmon Kill Road, Salisbury, CT 06068.

The family expresses their deepest gratitude for Mary’s team of caregivers who tirelessly honored her and her daughter with tender merciful care during her infirmity at Noble Horizons.

To offer an online condolence, please visit ryanfhct.com

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