Obituary of Mary R. Porter

Mary R. Porter, 94 of Cortland passed away November 17, 2009 at the Cortland Regional Medical Center , surrounded by family. Mrs. Porter was born April 25, 1915 in Cortland the daughter of the late Grover and Katheryn McNiff Crane. Mrs. Porter had been a lifelong resident of Cortland and a communicant of St. Marys Church, Mary dedicated her life to her family, she had cared for her special daughter Katie until her death in 2006. Mrs. Porter who became very interested in support groups for people with disabilities was instrumental in the formation of the Special Childrens Center here in Cortland. She was a very loving mother and grandmother and will be sadly missed. Mrs. Porter is survived by her son Gerald (Jill) of Cortland and daughter Bonnie Foote also of Cortland, many grandchildren, great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren as well as several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Porter was predeceased by her husband George Porter her son Ronald and daughter Katie and son-in-law Jack Foote. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday at 10:00 AM at St. Marys Church, Cortland; interment will follow in St. Marys Cemetery. Friends are invited to call at the Wright-Beard Funeral Home, 9 Lincoln Ave, Cortland, Saturday 9:00- 9:30 AM. Those wishing to make memorial contributions are asked to consider the Franziska Racker Center , 3226 Willkins Rd., Ithaca, NY . 14850. To offer condolences online, visit www.Wright-Beard.com Bonnie and Pam, I was sorry to heard about Grandma Porter she was a wonderful special lady and she will be missed. May God bless you all at this time. Love Kelly Stack-Sprouse Dear Bonnie and Family, May you find comfort in the special memories of your mom. We have sent a contribution to the Franziska Racker Center in memory of your mom. God Bless With deepest sympathy, Maureen, John, Michael, Patrick and Kelly