Mary T. Dashiell

January 31, 1933 - December 22, 2019

Mary Warren Dashiell, 86, loving mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully in the early morning on December 22, 2019. Mary is survived by her sister Sister Marguerite Warren, her four daughters, Mary (Neil) Kassner, Dorothea Dashiell, Marguerita (Keith) Sneddon and Irene Dashiell, her grandchildren, Alex, Emily and Abigail Sneddon, Maggie Kassner and Molly Dashiell as well as extended family. Mary was born in Brooklyn and raised in Baldwin. She received her undergraduate degree in Chemistry from Saint Joseph College in 1954 and her master’s degree in Inorganic Chemistry from Fordham University in 1956 and earned Computer Education certificates from Stony Brook University. Mary worked for Pfizer Labs and taught science in Hicksville before staying home to raise her daughters. She returned to the classroom to teach chemistry when her youngest entered kindergarten. She worked in Sachem for many years before retiring in June of 1997. After retiring, Mary volunteered at the Bayard Cutting Arboretum. An avid gardener, Mary spent hours working in her yard. Additionally, family and friends enjoyed many delicious meals as Mary was an excellent cook. Mary also loved the theatre, attending shows in Manhattan frequently. Mary was devoted to her family, particularly her grandchildren. She loved babysitting and baking with them. She will be truly missed, but we are so glad she is finally at peace.