Mary E. Brinkley, 93, of 175 N. Main St., Black River passed September 24, 2016 at the Country Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Carthage where she had resided the past three months.

Born on October 27, 1922 in Carthage, NY, daughter of Charles W. and Nora (Woods) Walters, she graduated from Carthage Central School.

Following school she married Bill Wiley, he died while serving in WWII.

She then married George J. Brinkley on March 8, 1947 at the St. James Catholic Rectory in Carthage.  The couple  resided in Black River.

Mrs. Brinkley worked for Farmers Credit in Watertown as an auditor for 20 years, retiring in 1984.

Mr. Brinkley worked at St. Regis Paper Co. from 1943 to 1984 as a stock clerk.

The couple enjoyed traveling, camping, fishing in Canada and sports.  She was also an avid reader.

Among her survivors are her beloved husband of 69 years, George J. Brinkley Sr., Black River; a son and daughter in law, George J. and Jolynne R. Brinkley, Denmark, NY; two daughters and a son in law, Joanne and Ron Van Niel, FL, Barbara Hewitt, TX; several grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Besides her parents a brother, Gene Walters and a sister Agatha Walters died before her.

Arrangements are with the Bruce Funeral Home, Black River.  There will be no calling hours or funeral service.

A graveside service will be held 1 p.m. Tuesday, September27 at the Black River Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Sally Ploof Hunter Memorial Library 101 Public Works Dr., Black River, NY 13612.

Online condolences may be made at www.brucefh.com