Mary E. Mendelsohn, age 86 of Mecosta formerly of Mason, passed away Monday, October 14, 2019 at her home. She was born the daughter of William and Edyth (Guido) Lindsay on June 7, 1933 in Newberry. Mary was a 1951 graduate of North Muskegon High School and attended Michigan State University. She married Paul Mendelsohn on August 14, 1954 at St. Marys Catholic Church in Muskegon and together they raised their family in Mason. Mary was a teacher at the first school that was set for special education in Michigan, known as the Tower School. She was an active member of St. James Catholic Church in Mason and St. Michael Catholic Church in Remus. Mary and Paul helped form several organizations: The St. James Parish Council, she proudly served as the first President; Rural Emergency Outreach (REO), sponsoring over 80 refugees from Vietnam, Cambodia, and Poland; as well as the Coalition Food Bank in Ingham County. Mary enjoyed rescuing cats and was an avid antique collector. She was a wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother and will be greatly missed. Mary is survived by her husband of 65 years, Paul Mendelsohn of Mecosta; three children, Laurie and her husband Robert Walles of Rodney, Michael Mendelsohn of Tampa, Florida, and Patrick and his wife Laura deDoes of Cumberland, Maine; five grandchildren, Andy, Laurel, and Lindsay Walles and Dane and Bezabeh Mendelsohn. She was preceded in death by her parents and an infant daughter. Mass of the Resurrection will take place 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 19, 2019 at St. Mary Catholic Church in BIG RAPIDS (1009 Marion Avenue) with Father Michael Burt officiating. The family will greet friends one hour prior to Mass on Saturday at the Church. Mary will be laid to rest at Stanwood Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in Marys name to TNR (Trap, Neuter, Return) Mecosta, PO Box 1096, Big Rapids, MI 49307 or St. Michael Catholic Church, 8929 50th Avenue, Remus, MI 49340. Share a memory or leave a condolence for the family by clicking the guestbook tab at www.daggettgilbertfuneralhome.com Mass of the Resurrection Saturday, October 19, 2019 11:00 AM St. Mary Catholic Church 1009 Marion Ave Big Rapids,MI 49307 Visitation Saturday, October 19, 2019 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM St. Mary Catholic Church 1009 Marion Ave Big Rapids,MI 49307