Mary McKay Trumbauer

Mary McKay Trumbauer of Chestertown, Maryland died peacefully at home on Saturday, July 12 surrounded by her loving family. She was 68 years old. During the end of her life, Mary chose to be at home and receive comfort and care from her family and hospice. She was born on May 6, 1946 in Fort Wayne, Indiana and is the daughter of the late James M. McKay III and Anne McKay Liles. Mary grew up in Wallingford, PA and later moved to Chestertown with her family. She graduated from the Academy of Notre Dame prep school near Philadelphia. She attended Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN before she transferred to Washington College in Chestertown to be closer to her future husband, James Kenneth Trumbauer, who she married on May 12, 1973. She received a Bachelor of Science degree from Washington College and later earned a Master of Education from the University of Delaware. Mary started her teaching career in Smyrna, DE and later taught math and science classes at Kent School, Inc. in Chestertown. She left teaching to raise her three sons full-time but remained active as a tutor. She was very giving with her time and volunteered with many meaningful organizations. These included Kent Association of Riding Therapy (KART), Meals on Wheels and Kent County Hospice. Mary also worked at the Kent County Library, LaMotte Company and Curves fitness center. Mary was a loving, caring and kind person who devoted her life to helping others. She was very active at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Chestertown where she was a Eucharistic minister, taught Sunday school and provided pastoral care for the local hospital. She was also an oblate of St. Benedict and pursued a more peaceful world by leading community peace circles. Mary was a talented quilt maker and gifted each family member a uniquely crafted quilt. She enjoyed reading and was well versed in the scriptures and led many bible studies at her church. She loved knitting, watching birds, playing games and completing puzzles of all kinds. She enjoyed caring for her two cats, Poppy and Roly. Most of all, Mary enjoyed life and her top priority was being an exceptional wife, mother and grandmother. She is survived by her husband of 41 years, James Trumbauer, and their three sons and their families: Christopher J. Trumbauer and wife Mary of Annapolis, MD; Michael D. Trumbauer and wife Julie of Towson, MD; and Timothy J. Trumbauer and wife Katie of Chestertown, MD. She is also survived by her four brothers: James M. McKay IV and wife Gail of Blue Bell, PA and Palm Beach, FL; Edward McKay and wife Barbara of Fallston, MD; Peter McKay of Reston, VA; and John McKay and wife Susan of Mequon, WI. Mary’s surviving family includes seven loving grandchildren, to whom she was known as “Grammy”: Johnny, Josie, Jameson, Joey, Alida, Lucy and Teddy Trumbauer. There will be a Mass of Christian Burial at Sacred Heart Church in Chestertown, MD on July 17, 2014 at 11:00 AM followed by a reception in the church hall to celebrate her life. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions in Mary McKay Trumbauer's name be given to any of the following organizations: Sacred Heart Church, 508 High Street, Chestertown, MD 21620 The Sisters of St. Benedictine, St. Benedictine School, Ridgely, MD 21660 Hospice of Queen Anne’s County, 255 Comet Drive, Centreville, MD 21617.

Mary McKay Trumbauer

May 6, 1946 - July 12, 2014