ELLSWORTH — Mary Patriss Garland, 83, died April 21, 2012, at an Ellsworth hospital. She was born April 5, 1929, in Hartford, Conn., the daughter of Joseph and Mary (DeLuca) Patriss.

Mary grew up in Conneticut, worked as an assistant manager at “The Steak Club” and retired from the town of West Hartford as a payroll clerk before moving to Maine. She loved cooking, crossword puzzling, the Yankees and Giants. Her family was very important to her as was her Catholic faith.

She is survived by her companion, friend and former spouse, Robert L. Garland Sr.; daughters, JoAnn Eaton of Orono, Patti Garland and husband, Bill Litwin, of New Milford, Conn., Maryann Allen and husband, Donald S., of Ellsworth; sons, Robert L. Garland Jr. and wife, Betsy, of Ellsworth and Christopher Garland and wife, Susan, of Glastonbury, Conn.; grandchildren, Carl Eaton, Sara Allen, Gabriel and Charity Garland, Brandon and Caitlin Garland; many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews. Mary’s family would like to thank Maine Coast Memorial Hospital for the excellent care and compassion that was given to her by the staff of the Medical Surgical Unit.

Visitation for friends and family will be held 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 25, 2012, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 231 Main St., Ellsworth, with a funeral Mass beginning at 11 a.m. with Father Scott Mower, celebrant. Interment will be held at Greenwood Cemetery, Gary Moore Road, Ellsworth. Those who desire may make contributions in Mary’s memory to Maine Coast Healthcare Foundation, 50 Union St., Ellsworth, ME 04605. Arrangements by Jordan-Fernald, 113 Franklin St., Ellsworth. Condolences may be expressed at www.jordanfernald.com.