BELFAST — Mary J. Schultz, 71, of Belfast, passed away May 23, 2014, at Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor. She was born May 28, 1942, in Presque Isle, a daughter of the late Frederick and Margaret (Gibbs) Madore.

Mary lived in Connecticut for many years before returning to Maine, where she loved, and to raise her children. She was proud to work in the healthcare profession and did so for 34 years, including her dedicated 20 years of work at Waldo County General Hospital. Most of all Mary loved spending time with her family and her dogs.

She was predeceased by a sister, Genieve; her sons, James Michael Chasse and Allen Craig Chasse; and also the father of her children, Ernest Camille Chasse.

She is survived by her partner of 25 years, Sherri Peniuk of Belfast; her children, Tami Lynn Day of Belfast, Scott "Freme" Chasse and his companion, Heather Leach, of Corinth, and Anthony Joseph "Joe" Chasse and his wife, Michelle, of Morrill; her siblings, her twin brother Fred Madore and his wife, Priscilla, of Kennebunkport, Toni Andrews and her husband, George, of Temple, John Madore and his wife, Diane, of New Hampshire and Edward Madore of Patten; six grandchildren, Kelli Ann, Anthony Joseph "AJ" II, Alyssa Jane, Kyrika, Shiante and Zachary; as well as five great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; and a special friend, John Bastey.

A Memorial Mass will be celebrated Tuesday, June 3 at 11 a.m. at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Court St. in Belfast.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Mary's name to the ASPCA or to the Bangor Humane Society, 693 Mt. Hope Ave., Bangor, ME 04401.

Arrangements are under the care of Riposta Funeral Home.