Mary Grace (nee Birch) Fenn

Albany, NY-Mary Grace Fenn (nee Birch), 80, entered Eternal Life Sunday, February 25, 2024 at Samaritan Hospital after a brief illness. Daughter of Mary J. and R. Edson Birch, Mary was born in Albany, NY on September 18, 1943. Mary graduated from Blessed Sacrament School, the Academy of the Holy Names, D’Youville College with a BS in Nursing, and Russell Sage College with a Masters in Public Administration She began her nursing career at Montifiore Hospital in NYC, and went on to St. Peter’s Hospital in Albany, NY and then subsequently to Sisters of Charity Hospital in Buffalo, NY. Upon her return to Albany, Mary was employed by Albany County Health Department, NYS Department of Health, NYS Department of Social Services where she retired after 25 years of service. Her second Nursing Career was at Albany Medical Center in the Movement Disorders Clinic. Mary was a long time congregant of Blessed Sacrament Church, where she served on the Parish Council, and volunteered her time at the Food Pantry, Thrift Store and was a member of the Choir. She also worshipped at Mater Christi, where she lovingly tended the flower gardens. Mary enjoyed travelling, gardening, sewing, crafting and spending time with her family and friends. She is survived by her daughter Jacqueline M. King (Richard) and son Dennis E. Fenn (Susan) along with her grandsons Dylan E. Fenn and R. Slater King. Predeceased by her parents and brother Master Sergeant Robert A. Birch, USAF (Retired). Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Mary’s family Monday, March 11, 2024 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at McVeigh Funeral Home, 208 North Allen Street, Albany, NY 12206. Please enter the funeral home from the rear parking lot entrance only. Funeral services Tuesday, March 12, 2023 at 10:30 am at Blessed Sacrament Church, 607 Central Ave (Father John Bradley Way), Albany, NY 12206 where her Funeral Mass will be celebrated. The Rite of Committal will be held at Calvary Cemetery, immediately following the Mass. To leave a message for the family please visit www.McveighFuneralHome.com Those wishing to remember Mary in a special way may send a contribution to Blessed Sacrament School, 605 Central Ave (Father John Bradley Way)., Albany, NY 12206 or the American Cancer Society, 1 Penny Lane, Latham, NY 12110.

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Mary Grace (nee Birch) Fenn

September 18, 1943 - February 25, 2024