Mary Ackerly Condit

Mary Ackerly Condit, passed away peacefully on October 20, 2024, in Asheville, NC at the age of 100. Mary was born on January 9, 1924, in Middletown, NY, to Vertrees Love Ackerly and Raymond S. Ackerly, and had two siblings, Helen and Robert. Mary lived a life marked by grace, kindness, compassion, and genuine interest in others, leaving an indelible impact on all who knew her. Mary graduated from Middletown High School in New York in 1940 and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Nutrition from Iowa State University in 1945. Returning east, Mary served as a County Extension Agent for the USDA Cooperative in Sussex County, NJ, and loved helping families and children in her new community. Shortly after moving to the area, Mary met the love of her life, George H. Condit. Jr. at Newton Country Club and they married in 1946 in Campbell Hall, NY. Mary's faith in God and her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ was the foundation of her life, guiding her actions and interactions with everyone. She was a devoted member of the First Presbyterian Church of Newton, NJ, and served as an Elder. She also worshiped and served at the First Congregational Church of Manchester, VT, and Sanibel Congregational Church in Sanibel, FL. A travel enthusiast and an avid golfer, skier, and gardener, Mary cherished being outdoors. Together Mary and George spent many hours lovingly caring for their perennial and vegetable gardens at their home in Vermont. Mary found great joy in spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren, with whom she shared her love for the natural world. Mary's extensive community included: Cub Scouts, Girl Scouts, 4-H, American Heart Association, Newton Hospital Women's Auxiliary, Andover Regional School Ski Club (founding member), Manchester Garden Club, and Southern Vermont Arts Center. Mary was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother. She is survived by Jim Condit and Kim Chang of Basalt Colorado, Larry and MaryAnne Condit of Newton NJ, Mel (Frederick) Condit of Meadows of Dan Virginia, Kathy and Jay Leech of Dorset Vermont, and Susan and Aaron Carey of Asheville NC. She was blessed with 11 grandchildren, Alicia Condit, Darrin Condit, Monica Condit, Lucas Condit, Cassidy Condit, Parker Condit, Hannah Leech, Samuel Leech, Mary Leech, Matthias Welsh, and Adam Welsh, 12 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, George H. Condit, Jr., daughter, Virginia Condit, and grandson, Lucas Condit. The family is grateful for the many wonderful Vermont Christmas gatherings hosted by Mary and George and family reunions in Newton, the Jersey Shore, Sanibel, and other memorable places. A memorial service will be announced later, providing an opportunity for friends and family to gather and celebrate her remarkable century of life. Mary's legacy of love, dedication to family, and community engagement will continue to inspire those who knew her. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: www.bullstonehouse.org William Bull and Sarah Wells Stone House Association, 183 County Route 51 Campbell Hall, NY 10916

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Mary Ackerly Condit

January 9, 1924 - October 20, 2024