Mary E. Secor

Watertown — Mary E. Secor, 69, 17481 U.S. Route 11 Rutland Estates, Watertown, passed away Wednesday, January 25 at the Samaritan Medical Center.

Born May 7, 1942, she was a daughter to EllaMae Barnett. She was educated in local schools. A marriage to Richard D. Secor, Sr. ended in divorce.

At age 62, Mary retired from the Eagles Club where she worked as the bar manager for several years. She was a Auxillary member of the American Legion & the VFW, as well as a member of the Eagles Club. She will be remembered as a very good cook, and as having a special way of making people laugh.

Surviving are her long-time companion, Chuck Locke, Watertown; a daughter, Jean Tabolt, Watertown; a son, Richard D. Secor, Jr., Evans Mills; 2 sisters, Lois Laforty and Eva Marino, both of Watertown; a brother, Lyman Barnett, Fonda, NY; 5 grandchildren & 2 great-grandchildren.

She is pre-deceased by a sister, Sandra Brothers, and 3 brothers, Edgar, James, and Robert Barnett.

The memorial service will be Monday, January 30, 2012, 11:00 am at the Reed & Benoit Funeral Home. There are no calling hours. Burial will take place at North Watertown Cemetery in the spring.

There will be a luncheon at the Eagles Club following the memorial service. All are invited to attend.

Contributions may be made in her name to either CAPC Food Pantry or Jefferson County SPCA.

Online condolences may be made at www.reedbenoit.com.