Mary Elizabeth McGrath, 85, of Oswego passed away peacefully Monday February 13 ^th at St. Luke Health Services surrounded by her family. Mary was born Mary Turner on December 18 ^th , 1931 and was the daughter of the late Bliss and Doris Perau Turner. After marrying her beloved husband, George McGrath on February 19 ^th , 1949 in St. John's Church, they resided in Oswego. Mary was a devoted daughter, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and aunt. Her greatest joy was her family, raising seven children. She loved spending time with the grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Mary loved dancing and she and her husband George attended several functions at the Elks Lodge.

Mary spent 5 years in St. Luke's battling Alzheimer's but she always had a smile for everyone. It became her family and we thank everyone for their care and love.

Mary is survived by her children, Colleen(John) Rinaldo of Oswego, George McGrath, Jr., of Colorado, Edward McGrath, Timothy(Margie)McGrath and Susan(Patrick)Cahill all of Oswego. Also surviving are 12 grandchildren, Michele (Lenny) Costa, John (Nicole) Rinaldo, Michael (Kristi) Rinaldo, William Rinaldo, Krystal McGrath Lawson, Ashley McGrath, George Robert McGrath, Joli McGrath, Nichole McGrath, Joey McGrath, Karly Buske and Matt Buske and 7 great grandchildren, Riley Rinaldo, Anthony Talamo, Lance Costa, Johnathan Costa, Dylan Buske, Mikey Rinaldo and Logan Graham. She was predeceased by her loving husband, George in 2010 and two children, William McGrath in 1971 and Kathryn McGrath Lawson in 2008. She is the sister of Raejean (Gene) Barnes, Ann Pritchard, Evelyn (Jack) Hogan, Veronica Baker and two brothers, John (Lee) Turner and Bruce (Shirley) Turner. She was predeceased by her brother Donald (Grace) Turner.

Funeral Services will be held on Friday at 9:30 at the Dain-Cullinan Funeral Home, 112 E. Second St. and at 10:00AM from St. Mary's Church, Oswego. Burial will be in St. Peter's Cemetery. Calling hours will be held Thursday from 4-7PM at the Funeral Home.

Contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Foundation, 441 West Kirkpatrick Street, Syracuse, NY 13204.