Mary Diane St. Pierre Zamarron

Mary Diane St. Pierre Zamarron, aged 86,  was born into eternal life on Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at the Midland Medical Center (where she received excellent care). 

She was born in Detroit, Michigan on April 25, 1935 and christened on June 4, 1935 at Our Lady of the Rosary Church. Mary was adopted at the age of two by the most loving parents, Arthur and Clara St. Pierre. She  grew up in Lansing and attended church and grade school at St. Casimir. After graduating from St. Mary Cathedral High School in 1953, she attended Lansing Business University. It was there where she met the love of her life, Thomas Zamarron. 

Mary and Tom were married on June 5, 1954 and together raised their four sons in Ithaca. When the boys were growing up, the family enjoyed summers at the cottage at Eight Point Lake. She and Tom spent many evenings attending sporting events, plays and recitals, and taking grandchildren to the lake in summer months. You could always count on her to be in the bleachers cheering everyone on with her trusty cow bell.

When Tom retired, he and Mary spent their summers going to Mackinaw Island, Bayview, and Petoskey. They loved the north.

In her quiet time, she enjoyed praying and the fellowship of her parish family, listening to classical music, watching cooking shows, and scrapbooking photographs, pictures, and cards from her family and friends. 

She was a member of Saint Paul the Apostle Catholic Church in Ithaca for 67 years. Her faith and family were the most important things to her.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents Arthur and Clara St. Pierre, her beloved husband Thomas, and her sons Tom (nicknamed Butch) and Larry (nicknamed Rick).

She is survived by her sons Stephen Zamarron and James Zamarron, (Scott Ballenger), and her grand children Jason (Tracy) Zamarron, Janna (Jason) Garcia, Trisha (Brett) Patterson, Mindy (Dave) Walsh, Angie Zamarron, Tara Zamarron, Lawrence Zamarron, and her great grand children Luke, Ty, and Trevor Zamarron, Bailey Bunting, Justus (Maria) and Ashlynn Zamarron, Brycen and Hudson Walsh, Ryleigh and Jameson Hull, and so many loving sister-in-laws, nieces, and nephews.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30am on Saturday, May 8, 2021 at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church with Father Edwin Dwyer officiating. Burial will follow at Ithaca Cemetery. A Rosary service will be held at 9:45am prior to the Mass at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to the Gratiot Commission on Aging. 

The family is being served by the Barden Funeral Home in Ithaca. Condolences may be left for the family online at www.bardenfuneralhome.com.

Comments

[Linda (Losee) Robbe]

So sorry for your loss, prayers to the family.

[Page Family]

We loved Mary!! What a sweetheart!! So funny & loving!! So dedicated to her Faith!! She is such an inspiration to so many!! She will be dearly missed! Love, prayers, & condolences to her family!

[Carolyn Wing]

Steve and Jim: I am so sorry to read about your mom. She was a wonderful mom and neighbor. Always considered her my bonus mom. I remember all the fun times we had with your family.
Carolyn Smith Wing.

[Todd & Krishna Santana]

Wonderful wonderful woman. Some of my best memories are playing football and hearing her ringing her cow bell. She will be deeply missed...

[Ann McMath]

So sorry for your loss. Mary was such a sweet, funny and faithful person. We went to adoration together at St Paul the Apostle Church and many Bible Studies. She will be greatly missed. Sending prayers for all her loved ones! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Ann McMath

[Phil & Chris Santana]

We are so sorry for your loss sending thoughts and prayers to the family during this difficult time.

[Carol Y. Merchant]

So sad to lose such a dear friend but know she is in the loving hands of our God. Sending love to you and your family, Jim. Carol (and Dick) Merchant

[Tanya herrick]

I am so sorry for the families loss. She was a beautiful soul lots of love n laughter, she will be greatly missed.

[Mary Price]

We called her Aunt Mary Diane. She was my mom's (Mary Margaret Stachel) cousin. We didn't see her often, but when we did we were always laughing. She will be missed. God bless you all!

[Lori Strouse]

Steve and Jim, and families,
I am so very sorry for the loss of your Mom. She was a spiritual and guiding light of an Angel as long as I’ve known her. Blessings to all of you on this sad day. 🥀
Lori Strouse and Family

[Jeanie (Hegle) Burgess]

Steve and Jim, I lived across the street from your parents. I babysat for you and your brothers thru the years.
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. She was priceless!

[The Johnsons]

Hearing the stories from Jim of love, family and faith always made me feel such a connection to his family. What a blessing! May her memory be eternal.
Love Mike, Ruth, Thea and Jillian

[Pat Martin]

Sorry for your loss. She was a very special friend. May the Lord comfort you at this time of loss. We loved her and Tom so very much.

[Dana Scott]

Mary was the neighborhood Grandma, always willing to listen and had such a loving caring heart. So sorry for the family’s loss

[Carolyn Ranshaw]

Steve and Jim and your families, I was so sad to hear of Marys Passing. Larry was my son in law and of course we shared a wonderful Grandson Lawrence. I loved your Mom. She was such a beautiful and Loving lady. Hopefully knowing others care will bring you some comfort.

[Dennis Casnovsky]

Mary was a "pillar of faith!" I always listened when she read one of the Readings at Mass. She seemed to know Scripture on a personal level.
May Perpetual Light shine upon her!

[Courtney Patrick]

Mary was a true treasure. I’m got to meet her through our Bible study group and I adored every story she shared. She had such a loving heart and a fun spirit. I will miss her.

[Pam (myers) petery]

Jim I am sorry to here of your moms passing. I now know where your big heart came from. Condolence for you and your
your family..🌹🌺
Pam (myers) Petery