Mary Louise (Collins) Gehrmann

Mary Louise Gehrmann, 86, of Middletown, passed away Monday, January 22nd. Mary was born in Newark,  daughter of the late Matilda and Frederick  Collins. Raised in East Orange, Mary lived in Hazlet, Fair Haven and eventually moved to Middletown in 1983. Mary was a technical editor for Planning Research Corporation at Fort Monmouth. Mary was an avid reader and enjoyed the New York Times, doing  crossword puzzles and playing a good game of Bridge. She spent many summers at Ship Ahoy Beach Club in Sea Bright and many afternoons swimming in her pool at home, too. Mary also had a great love for all animals, but especially her beloved  dogs Maurice, Duncan, Cocoa, Candy, Skippy and most of all Rudy (Rudolph) She considered her dogs her most trustworthy, best friends. Mary was also a world traveller and embarked on quite a few cruises. England was one of her favorite places to visit. When Mary spent quiet time at home, she enjoyed watching her favorite television shows like Judge Judy, Everyone Loves Raymond , TCM  and of course, she would watch her favorite baseball team, the NY Mets, when they were playing. Mary will always be remembered for her warm smile and her dry sense of humor.
   Mary was predeceased by her husband William in 2015 and her sister Gloria Dias. She is survived by her devoted son, Robert of Middletown and a daughter , Carol Baker of Toms River along with 2 grandchildren. She also leaves behind her dear friends Janice, Marilyn, Pat and Jan.
 Friends and relatives may pay their respects on Wednesday from 11-12 pm at Scott & Kedz Home for Funerals, 153 Church St., Belford. The funeral service will be celebrated at 11:45am . The burial and committal will be held at the Brig. Gen. William C. Doyle NJ Veterans Cemetery at 1:30 pm.
  In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the SPCA of Monmouth County,  260 Wall St., Eatontown, NJ 07724 or at  http://monmouthcountyspca.org

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