Obituary of Mary Broland

Ballston Lake - Mary T. Broland, 82, of Woodstead Rd., Ballston Lake, formerly of Clifton Park Rd., Niskayuna, died February 25, 2013 at home. Mary was born in Schenectady, the daughter of Daniel and Mary Ann McPadden. She was a graduate of Nott Terrace High School and Mildred Elley Business School. At one time she had worked at Cummings Motors. For several years she had lived in the Glens Falls area, where her husband had been a teacher. While the children were growing up, she was an active volunteer helping with many school activities and through the years was active with her church. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, William H. Broland, Jr. (retired teacher from the So. Colonie School District); three children, Deborah (Chancy) D'Arcangelis of Colonie, Michael Broland of Bedford, TX and Maureen (Frank) DiBenedetto of Ballston Lake; seven grandchildren, Manhal and Christopher Dandashi, Hunter Broland, Frank Jr., Danielle; and twins, Nicholas and Joseph Di Benedetto; one great-grandson, Leon Dandashi. She was predeceased by her son, Daniel Broland and siblings, Daniel, Sr., Roberta Daniel, SA and Robert McPadden. Funeral service, Friday morning, 8:15 from the Daly Funeral Home, Inc., 242 McClellan St., Schenectady and 9 a.m. at St. Kateri Tekakwitha Parish (formerly Our Lady of Fatima Church) where a Mass of Christina Burial wil be celebrated. Calling hours, Thursday evening, 5 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment, Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery, Niskayuna. Memorial contributions may be made to the Franciscan Sisters of Atonement Graymoor, 41 Old Highland Turnpike, Garrison, NY 10524.