from the USTA Communications Department

Columbus, OH — Mary E. Hackett, 87, of Delaware, Ohio, died Oct. 30, 2015.

She was born July 12, 1928, in Ostrander, Ohio, to Wayne “Curly” and Mildred (Gabriel) Smart.

She was a member of DAR, a 1946 graduate of Willis High School, was employed by First National Bank, member St. Mary’s Church, all in Delaware, member St. Patrick Church in London.

She had a love of family and harness racing. She had a wonderful sense of humor and a quick wit.

She is survived by her children, Theresa (Jim) Gilbert, Cheryl (Mitch) Ross, Susan (Dale) Kreiner, Lisa (Doug) Shaw and Tim (Patse Stephenson); grandchildren, Caitlin Wagner, Ashley Dicken, Megan Lehman, Marin Ruffing, Steven Kreiner, Gabe Ross, and Evan and Carly Shaw; great-grandchildren, Quincy and Quaid Dicken and Eleanor Wagner. She was preceded in death by her parents; first husband in 1970, James Hackett, whom she married June 30, 1951; second husband in 1995, William C. Hackett, whom she married July 5, 1980; sister, June Midden; and brother-in-law, Dick Midden.

Visitation will take place on Tuesday (Nov. 3) from 5-7 p.m. at St. Patrick Parish Center, London, Ohio. Wake service at 6:45 p.m. Mass will be celebrated Wednesday (Nov. 4) at 11 a.m. at St. Patrick Church, with Fr. Mark Ghiloni officiating. Burial in St. Patrick Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Sarah Moore Home, Union Street, Delaware, Ohio.