The New York Times
New York, New York
Published: January 30, 2011

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Paid Notice: Deaths
KATES, MARY MAIER

KATES--Mary Maier, died at the age of 97 on January 22, 2011 in Sharon, CT
in the company of her daughter Elizabeth Kates Burns of Marfa, Texas. Mary
Maier known as "Molly" to her family and friends was born on July 2, 1913
in Seneca Falls, New York. Her parents were the Honorable William J. Maier
who was Comptroller of the State of New York and Grace Yawger Maier. She
graduated from Wellesley College in 1934 where she established her lifelong
interests in golf, tennis, art and French language and literature. In 1941
she married Rev. Frederick Ward Kates and strongly supported him in his
national ministry throughout their marriage. She lived for over twenty years
in Millbrook, New York where she was a member of Grace Episcopal Church. She
lived a long full life. She is also survived by daughters-in-law Margaret
H. Kates and Jane D. Kates and son-in-law Joshua A. Burns; grandchildren
Dr. Laura W. Kates, Thomas W. Kates, Jr., Anne K. Field, William D. Kates
and Caitlin Y. Burns; and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in
death by her husband and sister Grace Yawger Maier II and sons William
W. Kates and Thomas W. Kates. Funeral services were held on January 27,
2011 at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church in Kent, CT followed by burial in
Silver Creek, New York. Services by Allen Funeral Home, Millbrook, New York.

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