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BABCOCK, MARY HELEN (BABE)May 14, 1929-Mar 9, 2005 Mary Helen (Babe) Babcock of Stony Point, NY, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, March 9, 2005. Mary was the daughter of the late Louis and Catherine (Bereza) Wolanski, born in Nyack on May 14, 1929. Mary was an outstanding bowler and a member of the WIBC. She was secretary for ICWU 143, retiring from Lederle Laboratories in Pearl River, NY after 50 years of dedicated service. Mary and all of her family participated for many years with the Shamrock Drum and Bugle Corps. She came to be known as “Mom“ to all the children in the band. In recent years, one of her greatest pleasures was to play Bingo every Saturday night. Mary was an avid reader and donated her books to many organizations including doctor's offices and libraries. Mary is survived by two sons James, Jr. and his wife Kathee Babcock of Greenwood Lake, NY and Gary and his wife Susan of Goshen, NY; and two daughters Gina and her husband Butch Babcock of Goshen; and Holly and her husband Robert Franchino, Sr. of Stony Point. Eight grandchildren Sheri Teghtmeyer Varkey and Bijo of Long Island, NY; Charles Babcock of Goshen; Robert, Jr., Heather and Vincent Franchino of Stony Point; Brittany and David Babcock of Goshen and Jesse Babcock of Greenwood Lake, NY and three great-granddaughters Jessica, Jaymi and Jeni Varkey of Long Island; and her loving companion “Scooternut“. Mary was predeceased by her husband James Babcock, Sr. and loving brother Michael Wolanski. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the American Heart Association or the American Cancer Society. Visiting will be today 7-9 pm and Saturday 2-4 and 7-9 pm at Higgins Funeral Home in Stony Point, NY with a Service on Sunday at 10 am at Higgins Funeral Home. Cremation will be private. MICHAEL J. HIGGINS FUNERAL HOME Route 9W, Stony Point 845-786-3500
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