Thomas, Mary-Jane McGarry CANASTOTA Mary-Jane McGarry Thomas, 71, of New Yorker Avenue, passed away on Thursday, December 1, 2016. The youngest of three children, Mary-Jane was born on April 28, 1945, in Ellenville, to Vincent and Alice McGarry. A resident of this area for several years, she was a graduate of Brockport State University. Prior to her retirement in 2007, with 26 years of service, Mary-Jane was employed as a civilian with the New York State Police, spending her career at Troop C, Sidney, Troop G, Loudonville and East Green-bush, and Troop D, Oneida. She was a communicant of St. Agatha's Church, a 20-year Gold Star Leader for Weight Watchers, encouraging countless numbers of men and women, helping them achieve their goals. Mary-Jane was an active member of the Friends of the Canastota Library. An avid golf club leader, she also participated in walking and bridge clubs, and was a passionate fan of New York Yankees baseball, Syracuse University basketball, and New York Giants football. Traveling the world was a great joy for her. Highlighted by a trip to Italy with her daughter, trips to Ireland, Hawaii and Europe, her passport is full of fabulous memories. Mary-Jane was a beloved mother, sister, grandmother, aunt and friend to many. She is survived by her loving daughter, Carol Ann Thomas; and her son, David Hanford (Jennifer) Thomas; her sisters, Lois Fanelli and Alice Hart; and her two grandchildren, Logan and Kole. Funeral services will be held at 12 p.m., Friday, December 16, from the Campbell-Dean Funeral Home, Inc. 300 South Peterboro St., Canastota, with the Reverend Stephen Wirkes, officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Friday, prior to the service. Contributions, in her memory, may be made to the Friends of the Canastota Library, 102 West Center St., Canastota, NY 13032; or the N.Y.S. Trooper Foundation, 3 Airport Park Blvd., Latham, NY 12110-1441, or online at nystrooperfoundation.org. To leave a message of condolence, please visit campbell-dean.com. Campbell-Dean Funeral Home, Inc., Canastota