Ann Marie Mayes

Ann Marie Mayes, 97 of Dundee met her Lord and Savior on December 15, 2024. She was born on October 6, 1927, in Williamsport, Pennsylvania to Anthony John and Pearl Henrietta Brand.  Ann Marie lived a life full of love and devotion.

She is survived by her daughters, Joanne Donnells and Margaret Thoma (Cliff) of Dundee, and her son, Daniel Mayes (Terry Spada) of Hector. She was predeceased by her husband, Oscar F. Mayes, her son James Mayes, her brother John Charles Brand, and her sister Agnes Jane Gormley. Ann Marie was a beloved grandmother to five grandchildren, Hank Leal (Kari) of Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts, Kasey Cudney (William) of Le Raysville, Pennsylvania, Mackenzie Thoma (Wade Carmichael) of Simpsonville, South Carolina, James Mayes (Dana) of Melbourne, Florida, Christina Ballard (Jon) of Vero Beach, Florida, and she was a cherished great-grandmother to eleven great-grandchildren.

The family will receive friends and relatives at Weldon Funeral Home, 102 E. Main St. in Penn Yan, NY on Saturday (January 4th) from 12pm-1pm; with a funeral service at 1:00pm.  A Celebration of Life gathering will immediately follow at the home of her daughter, Joanne.

Ann Marie graduated from Southside High School in Elmira and was a member of Delta Alpha Sorority. During the war effort she worked for Remington Rand. She met her future husband, Oscar, at a friend's birthday party, and they were married on August 23, 1947 at St. Mary’s Church in Elmira.

A devoted wife and mother, Ann Marie loved her husband for his good looks, charm, mannerisms, and sharp way of dressing. She enjoyed crocheting, singing, writing, swimming, and dancing, and cherished spending time with close friends. Her Catholic faith was a cornerstone of her life.

Ann Marie was known for her infectious smile and laugh. She had a wonderful sense of humor. Every holiday, she made Grandma Brown’s Baked Beans with her own special twist, bringing joy to family gatherings. She loved traveling in the motorhome, attending horse shows, and working hard in her gardens and yards. She even painted fences around the horse barn and could often be found on the riding lawn mower.

Proud of her German heritage, Ann Marie loved researching her family history. In 2014, she fulfilled a lifelong dream by traveling to Germany and visiting her ancestors' hometown of Baden-Baden.

She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.  You are invited to share condolences and memories online in her obituary at Weldon Funeral Home (WeldonFuneralHome.com).

Memorial donations may be made to Catholic Charities in Elmira at (607) 734-9784. https://www.catholiccharitiescs.org/

To order flowers, please call The Flower Shoppe, Penn Yan at (315) 536-7136. (https://flowercartandgiftshoppe.com/)