Mrs. Mary B. (Pollard) Abraham

CLINTON - Mary B. (Pollard) Abraham, age 99, of Utica, entered into rest on Wednesday, November 2, 2022 at the Katherine Luther Home in Clinton. Born in Tupper Lake on February 16, 1923, Mary was the daughter of the late Abraham Pollard and Lena LaMora. Mary was a graduate of Utica Free Academy. On November 17, 1943 Mary joined the U.S. Women’s Army Corps. where she proudly served her country as a Grade 5 Supply Detachment Tech. until her discharge on February 16, 1946. During this period she was awarded the American Theater Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, and World War II Victory Medal. On August 2, 1958 she married Albert Abraham, also of Utica, at St. Louis Gonzaga Church. This blessed union flourished for 41 years until March 4, 2000 when Mr. Abraham passed at St. Luke’s Memorial Hospital. It was during this time that Mary enrolled and graduated from the Utica School of Commerce and began a career in the credit reporting industry. She worked for the Credit Bureau of Utica for the remainder of her career. Both Mary and Albert were members of the American Legion Post #229. They were avid bowlers, having participated in league bowling at Sunset Lanes, Orchard Hall, and Vista Lanes. Mary was also a consummate board gamer and card player. All those who knew her recognized her sharp wit, happy demeanor, free spirit, and iconic one-liners. Although Albert and Mary had no children, they were both dedicated to their families and participated fully in the lives of their numerous nephews and nieces. Mary was a life-long Catholic and member of St. Louis Gonzaga Church. She is survived by her two brothers, Morris Velmore Pollard, and Walter Leland Pollard; as well as many nieces, nephews, and their extended families including, Alan (Sue) Pollard, Keith (Carol) Pollard, Scott (Carol) Pollard, David (Valerie) Pollard, Gail (Michael) Stewart, Karen (David) Pavese, Brian (Debra) Pollard, Lori Pollard, Lynn (Ronald) Roberts, and Valerie (Mathew) Kaul. She was predeceased by her brothers, Abraham Pollard, Raymond Pollard, Inzel Joseph Pollard, and Robert Pollard; and her sisters-in-law, Gertrude M. Pollard, Nancy Pollard, Bertha Abraham, and Mary Abraham. She was also predeceased by her in-laws, Anthony L. “Tony” Abraham, Genevieve Abraham, John Abraham, George Abraham, and Bashara Abraham. Mary’s family would like to extend a very warm thank you to the staff of the Katherine Luther Home, who took such good care of her during her time of need. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 9, 2022 from 5:00-7:00 PM at the Eannace Funeral Home, 932 South St., corner of Hammond Ave. Mary’s funeral service and Celebration of Life will commence on Thursday, November 10, 2022 at 10:00 AM from the funeral home and at 11:00 AM at St. Louis Gonzaga Church, 520 Rutger St., where her Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated with Military Honors conferred. Entombment will follow in Resurrection Chapel Mausoleum at Holy Trinity in Yorkville, where she will be laid to rest beside her dear husband, Albert Abraham.

Mrs. Mary B. (Pollard) Abraham

February 16, 1923 - November 2, 2022