Mary A. Greer
Mary A. Greer, who retired from Skidmore in 2000, died Tuesday, August 27, 2019, in Watertown. She was 96.
Mary joined Skidmore in 1982 and spent most of her career as a dispatcher for Skidmore’s Security Department (now Campus Safety). Colleagues recalled her loyalty, sense of humor and dedication to working the nightshift. “She insisted on working the nightshift. It was her mission. She loved the officers. They were her officers,” said colleague Lori Parks.
Mary was born January 13, 1923, in Syracuse and graduated from Blodgett Vocational High School. She was survived by her children, Edith, Grattan, Patti and Richard; six grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.