Mary A. Birr
October 6, 1928 ~ February 18, 2017
Mary A. Birr, age 88, of Madison passed away February 18, 2017 at Lutheran Nursing Home in Westlake. She was born October 6, 1928 the daughter of Ann (McCairns) and John Garven. She married George Birr on May 29, 1948 in Cleveland.
Mary was a 1946 graduate of Cleveland West High School and a member of Immaculate Conception Church in Madison, where she enjoyed volunteering for many years. She worked as a teacher's aide and custodian at Homer Nash Kimball Elementary School and Red Bird Middle School, where she retired in 1998 after 28 years.
She is survived by her daughters, Barbara Green of N. Palm Beach, FL, Kathleen (Ronald) Gillette of Geneva and Karen (Jack) Dufour of Ashtabula; 10 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and her brothers, Charles (Kay) Garven of Brookpark and Edward Garven of Westlake.
Mary was preceded in death by her husband George; her parents; brothers Michael and John Garven; and a son-in-law RC Green.
Friends will be received Thursday, February 23, 2017 from 7-9 p.m. at The Behm Family Funeral Home, 26 River Street, Madison, OH 44057. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday at 11:00 A.M. at Immaculate Conception Church, 2846 Hubbard Road, Madison, with Rev. Fr. Sean Donnelly officiating. Final resting place will be in North Madison Cemetery.
Should friends desire memorials may be given to Immaculate Conception Church in her memory.
Friends may leave condolences online at www.behmfuneral.com
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Mary & George were the best next door neighbors ever! Our Sympathy to all the Family. WE have many great memories on Perth Rd!
We send. Our condolences to all the family. Sis was a special lady! Love and blessings, Dick and Laura
Mary was always very special to me and to my parents. I especially want to give Barbara, Kathy and Karen my heart felt condoiences. My childhood memories are full of Mary, George and the three girls. It seemed that I was always riding my bicycle to Perth road to be with my second family. Much love and big hugs. Rest in peace Mary.
Dear Barb, Kathy and Karen.. I am so sorry I am not able to come to the funeral, since both my husband and I have been ill. Your mother was one of my best friends at Red Bird.. she helped me so much, esp. when I came down with cancer at the end of school… She helped me that last day by taking down all of my pictures so that I could give a test, when I was unable to do much of anything. I loved her.. and visited her and your dad at their house. What a lovely woman with wonderful daughters! I so miss seeing you all.. and meeting your children!! Love
Larry and I were so very sad to read of your Mom's passing! We thought so much of your parents! We send our deepest sympathy to the family!