Mary Margaret Wade

Mary Margaret Comerford Wade, 86, a lifelong Indianapolis resident, died Thursday, September 3, 2009. She was born April 28, 1923, to Mary Bernadine Brady Comerford and James Henry Comerford. She was a 1941 graduate of St. John Academy of Indianapolis, where she was first in her class. She married John Thomas Wade on May 11, 1946, after he returned from service in World War II. She had met him in first grade at St. Patrick Catholic School, and they were married 55 years before her husband?s death in 2001. They had seven children who survive her: Dr. Thomas Wade of Indianapolis, Anne (Robert) Berg of Southfield, MI, Ellen Bardwell, Julie (Gary) Peters, Peggy Germer, Joseph B. (Ann) Wade, also of Indianapolis, and Michelle (Eric) Forsyth of Lithia, FL. Mrs.Wade had 15 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She and Mr. Wade owned and operated Castleton Liquors for many years until their retirement in 1993. Mary Margaret loved to bake, and the school lunches she packed each day always included each child?s favorite sandwich, her special homemade potato chips, and freshly baked cookies or brownies, making her children the envy of their classmates. She loved crafts and se...[more]

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Halloween costumes for her children (using no pattern) which are now being worn by her great-grandchildren. Mary Margaret was interested in current affairs. She was a dedicated CNN watcher and was a very early supporter of President Obama?s candidacy. She campaigned for him to her fellow residents at the assisted living facility where she lived, propelling herself around the dining room in her wheelchair as she passed out campaign literature. This was the first time she had ever campaigned for a candidate. Mary Margaret loved the English language and was excellent at grammar, which led her to volunteer with high school students who needed tutoring. She was nearly unbeatable at Scrabble, Boggle, and other word games. For the past six years, Mary Margaret resided at the Hearth of Windermere, where she made many friends among both residents and staff. She loved bingo, was a spelling bee champion at the Hearth, and had recently taken up bridge. She served on their hospitality and recreation committees. Most of all, Mary Margaret loved her family and her Catholic faith. She was a member of St. Pius Catholic Church. After her husband?s death she attended St. Simon the Apostle Catholic Church. The family wishes to thank all of the staff at the Hearth of Windermere, the nursing staff at Community North Hospital, and Home Helpers. Visitation will be Monday, September 7, 2009 starting at 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Leppert Mortuary, Nora Chapel, Indianapolis. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at St. Pius X Catholic Church at 10:00 a.m. with burial to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to St. Vincent de Paul Society, or Little Sisters of the Poor/St. Augustine?s Home for the Aged.