Spencerport – Passed away peacefully November 27, 2018; predeceased by parents Edward and Erma Cosgrove; brother, Albert. Survived by her loving husband of 58 years and best friend Earl G. Ingersoll; loving sister, Patricia E. Cosgrove; sons Jeffrey E. (Linda), Timothy E. (Sara); grandchildren, Stacy (Adam), Jessica, Joshua, Patrick, Mia; great-granddaughter, Madelyn; nieces and nephews.
A master teacher, Mary taught 27 ½ years in Spencerport Schools from which she and Earl graduated in 1956 and where they met in kindergarten. She helped to establish the Gifted and Talented Program in which she taught until her retirement in 1999. It was a premier, full-time program, encouraging students to believe it was OK to be bright, and they flourished in her care. She earned the respect and admiration of her colleagues, especially new teachers; one wrote: “Mary was such an inspiration to me as a young teacher. I enjoyed her knowledge, wisdom, and passion for education.”
Calling hours Saturday, December 22, 1-3PM, celebration of Mary, 3-4PM at Walker Brothers, 15 West Ave., Spencerport.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Mary’s memory to: Ingersoll Family Endowment, College at Brockport Foundation, 350 New Campus Dr., Brockport 14420; OR Spencerport Central Retirees’ Association scholarship, Diana Hanley, Treasurer, 3976 Brick Schoolhouse Rd., Hamlin, 14464; OR Foodlink, 936 Exchange St., Rochester 14608.
