Mary Martha DeRyke's Obituary
Mary Martha DeRyke, 81, of The Villages, passed away on November 12, 2019 in Gainesville, FL. Mary was born on July 18, 1938 to Perrin Guy and Edna (Rice)Chapman in Syracuse, New York. Mary married the love of her life Nelson DeRyke on November 25, 1972, and he survives.
Mary worked in the Banking Industry until her retirement in 1994. She was the Trust Officer, Administrator for HSBC. Mary was in the New Horizon Band in The Villages. She was an accomplished musician being able to play several instruments including the Clarinet, Piano, Organ, and Violin.
Mary is survived by Nelson, her husband of almost 47 years, Son Kevin Marlowe and Ann Marie of Rochester, New York, son Rick and Terri Marlowe of Sebastian, Florida, Daughter Jan DeRyke of Ethica, New York, daughter Cheryl and Larry Hoffman of Baldwinsville, New York, son Marcus DeRyke of Liverpol, New York, grandchildren, Jack, Nickey, Jacob, Jarod and Phillip.
Mary is preceded in death by her parents and grandson Joshua.
Private memorial services are being planned for a later date.
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