UNION — Mary Raye Heathcote passed into the arms of her Savior, October 26, 2026, after a battle with Alzheimers at her home in Union. She was born in Eastport, Maine on June 21, 1946, the first daughter of Alexander Hardie and Mary-Helen Hardie (Raye). 

Mary grew up in Union, went to Union schools where she played in the band, was a State Science Fair winter, was a member of the National Thespian Society and the National Honor Society and was co-salutatorian, graduating with honors. She went on to the University of Maine, graduating Phi Beta Kappa with a degree in Economics.

After some time in Georgia while her husband served in the military, she returned to Maine and settled in Nobleboro for 37 years and went to work for Mr. Reny, working her career path to become Vice President of Human Resources. While living in Nobleboro she accepted Jesus as her Lord and Master and attended Nobleboro Baptist Church, teaching children in Sunday School for years.

Upon retirement she moved to Union, attended Appleton Baptist Church where she served as church secretary for several years until the disease overtook her.

Mary always had a great love for cats which led to Sam, a large gray tiger who came to live with her as a kitten, the Mr. Moto, who developed diabetes and had to be given insulin shots every day, and finally Cedar and Flint, names given because of their color.

Mary leaves her husband of 58 years, Wally; a sister, Carol of Charlotte, North Carolina; a brother-in-law, Arthur (wife Kate) of Oceanside, California; brother-in-law Stephen (wife Debbie) of Orrington; several nieces and nephews, plus old friends from Reny’s.

A time of visitation will be held Friday, November 6, 2026, from 5 - 7 p.m., at Hall Funeral Home, 949 Main Street, Waldoboro.

A funeral service will be held November 7, 2026, at 11 a.m., at South Hope Community Church, 142 Main Street, Hope. Burial will follow the service at the Dunbar Cemetery in Nobleboro. 

Arrangements are under the care and direction of Hall Funeral Home, Waldoboro. To extend a condolence or share a story with the Heathcote family, please visit Mary’s Book of Memories at www.hallfuneralhomes.com.