Mary Jane Mehegan, 81, a longtime resident of Walton, went home to be with our Lord July 31, 2024. She was residing at Delhi Rehabilitation and Nursing Center since Dec. 23, 2021.
Calling hours will be held Monday, Aug. 5, from 5- 7 p.m. with Father Golding officiating a prayer service at Courtney Funeral Home, 25 Townsend Street, Walton.
Funeral service will be held at Courtney Funeral Home Tuesday, Aug. 6, at 11 a.m. with Reverend David Wickins of Glen Castle United Methodist Church officiating. A graveside service will follow at the Walton Cemetery, 55 Fancher Ave., Walton.
Mary Jane was born in Walton April 29, 1943, to Basil and Gertrude Tennant. Mary Jane retired from Fox Hospital after years of service in the sterilization department. Mary Jane enjoyed gardening, needlepoint, spending time with her family and friends, and caring for her dogs and cats over the years.
Mary Jane was a communicant of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church and donated to many charitable organizations regularly.
Mary Jane was preceded in death by her husband of 36 years, William (Bill) Mehegan, brothers Basil, George, John and twin brother Willie Tennant, and her sister Caroline (Quick).
Mary Jane is survived by her brothers Mike, Walter, Jerry, and Robert Tennant and her sisters Gloria (Vrendenburgh), Sally (Frink) and Barb (Utter), and by several nieces, nephews and cousins.
The family wishes to extend their gratitude to Delhi Rehabilitation and Nursing Center for the love and care Mary Jane received while she was there.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made by check to: Walton Cemetery Association, PO Box 122, Walton, NY 13856 in memory of Mary Jane Mehegan.
Arrangements are with Courtney Funeral Home, 25 Townsend Street, Walton.
Expressions of sympathy may be made at www.courtneyfh.com
