Mary Ellen Loyer

December 11, 1956 - August 6, 2021

Bay City, MI-Mary Ellen O’Hanlon-Loyer, age 64, of Lafayette, LA, our loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully with her daughters by her side on Friday August 6, 2021. Mary Ellen was born in Albany, NY on December 11, 1956. She graduated from Mohonasen Schools in Schenectady, NY and attended Union College in Albany, NY. Throughout the years, Mary Ellen was an enthusiastic traveler, lover of music, and collector of children’s books. She was known for her strong spirit, big heart, and placing others needs above her own. Mary Ellen is preceded in death by her eldest daughter Bridget Loyer, her parents Daniel Michael O’Hanlon and Marion Francis O’Hanlon (McNally), and brother-in-law Jeffery Thomas. She was the proud mother of Meghan LaClair (Shane), and Maureen Loyer of Bay City, MI. She is survived by granddaughter, Freya LaClair; siblings, Michael O’Hanlon (Catherine), Daniel O’Hanlon, Eileen Thomas, Margaret O’Hanlon, Shawn O’Hanlon, and Mel O’Hanlon and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and great nieces and nephews who she adored. She will be remembered by countless others with whom she shared great times, good memories, laughter, and joy. Her loving light will continue to bless our hearts, always. Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Mary Ellen’s family Thursday August 12, 2021 4:30 pm to7:30 pm at the McVeigh Funeral Home, 208 North Allen Street, Albany, NY 12206. Please only enter the funeral home from the rear parking lot doorway; unvaccinated individuals must wear a mask and practice social distancing. Funeral services Friday, August 13, 2021 at 10:00 am at the Parish of Mater Christi, Albany, NY where her Funeral Mass will be celebrated. Please only enter the church from the parking lot doorway. Masks are required; you can view the Mass at YouTube.com/C.ParishofMaterChristi The Rite of Committal will be held at St. Agnes Cemetery, Menands, NY immediately following the Funeral Mass. To leave a message for the family please visit www.McveighFuneralHome.com