Saratoga Springs, NY - Mary Allerton Stewart passed away Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2009 at Wesley Health Care Center. She was 92. Born on June 25, 1917 in Duxbury, MA she was the daughter of the late Robert Henry and Catherine Stewart. Mary was a graduate of Duxbury High School and the University of Massachusetts. She earned a degree in library science at Simmons College in Boston. As a pioneer bookmobile librarian, she worked for the Massachusetts State Library Commission in Greenfield, MA and for the Vermont State Library commission in St. Johnsbury, VT. In 1955 Mary became Chief of Advisory Services at the NY State Regional Library Service Center (later the North Country Library System) in Watertown, NY and in 1959 joined the Southern Adirondack Library System in Saratoga Springs as Assistant Director. At the time of her retirement in 1980 the NY State Legislature passed a legislative resolution commending her for an outstanding career in library service to rural areas. Mary then served 15 years as Volunteer Medical Librarian at the Saratoga Hospital. She was active in the NY Library Association and was a Trustee for the Capital District Library Council in Albany. Mary also was a member of the American Association of University Women and Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church. She delivered Meals on Wheels for 17 years and was interested in reading, sports, travel and the arts. In addition to her parents, Mary is predeceased by her two brothers, Vernon Wadsworth Stewart and Robert Bradford Stewart. Survivors include two cousins, Mary L Watson of Slippery Rock, PA and Mary Lou Denison of Evergreen Park, IL. There will be no calling hours. Graveside services will be at 1pm Monday, Dec. 14, 2009 at Mayflower Cemetery in Duxbury, MA. Memorials may be made to Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church, Henning Rd. at Fifth Ave., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 or the charity of one's choice. Arrangements are under the direction of the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes of 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs (584-5373). Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.