Mary McInerney

Mary Margaret McInerney, 71 years, of Adrian, MI formerly of Monroe, MI went home to be with the Lord on Monday, July 29, 2013 at Regency Hospital in Sylvania, OH Born in Monroe, MI on February 6, 1942, Mary was the daughter of the late Leroy and Emerald “Peggy” (Forbes) Baker. Mary was a 1960 graduate of Monroe High School. She went on to attend Monroe County Community College where she received her Associates Degree in Commerce. Mary worked for the Monroe County Library System in the 1980’s. Mary then went to work for Edwards Jones Financial also in Monroe. For ten years, Mary worked as a medical records clerk at Mercy Memorial Hospital in Monroe from which she retired in 2002. Mary was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Monroe and The Monroe Chapter of Parents Without Partners. Mary volunteered for Campfire Girls of America. She enjoyed singing, knitting, crocheting and genealogy, where she helped many friends reconnect with relatives. Mary was an incredible artist, especially with pencil art and acrylic painting. Facebook was Mary’s pastime in recent years, through Facebook, Mary made many friends and found distant family members. Her greatest passion was being a member of Squirrels Galore, an online community. Most of all Mary loved family. Mary is survived by three loving children: Maureen M. (Beauregard) Montes of Temperance, MI, Brenna P. (Montes) Rinaldi of Adrian, MI, and Michael E. (Tamara) McInerney of Toledo, OH, four cherished grandchildren: Bryleigh, Corina, Rico, and Kathleen, a brother: Mark J. (Patty Blazoff) Baker of Monroe, MI, a sister in law: Rita Baker of Monroe and a niece: Penny Baker of Manhattan, NY. In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by a brother Allen Baker. In keeping with Mary’s wishes cremation has been held and a memorial service may be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Squirrels Galore on Ustream.com or by mail at James Lee, Squirrels Galore, 3417 Nancy St., West Melborne, FL, 32904-6818. The Bacarella Funeral Home, 1201 S. Telegraph Rd., Monroe, MI, is assisting Mary’s family with funeral arrangements.