Mary Jane Wright

Hyde Park, NY - Our sister Mary Jane Wright, 60, passed away on Monday, September 20, 2010 and has received the ultimate healing as she has now gone to be with her Lord and Savior, which leaves us with a peaceful faithful feeling.

She was born on July 9, 1950 in Poughkeepsie, NY the daughter of the late John D. and Clara (Dragstra) Wright.

She was a 1968 graduate of Pine Plains High School where she excelled as a Field Hockey Goalie. She later went on to graduate from Dutchess Community College.

She loved her animals, Christian music and was a member of Tres Dias Christian Movement. She had a beautiful voice and was a long time choir member of the United Church of Christ. She also has traveled to Scotland, Israel, and Hawaii but really loved her Sunday drives.

Ms. Wright has worked for the Department of Transportation for ten years; she worked for IBM as a programmer for fifteen years; but finally found the job she loved as a Tourism Resource Manager for Dutchess County in Poughkeepsie, NY.

Survivors include a sister, Prudence A. Wright of Hyde Park, NY; three brothers, David J. and his wife Rosemarie Wright of Poughkeepsie, NY; Douglas R. and Jo Ann Wright of LaGrange, NY; William H. and Deborah Wright of Binghamton, NY; two nieces, Mandy Wright, Sarah Graham, two nephews, Matthew Wright, Peter Wright and a great niece, Grace Graham.

She was a warm loving person that will be dearly missed by her family.

There are no calling hours.

A memorial service to celebrate Mary's life will be held at 11 am, on Saturday, September 25 from the Bangall United Methodist Church with Pastor Steve Knutsen, Rev. Greg Higgins and Rev. Ted Norelius officiating.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions are requested to the American Diabetes Association 50 Colvin Ave. Albany, NY 12206 or American Cancer Society 45 Reade Place Poughkeepsie, NY 12601.

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