Obituary of Mary Jane Fleming

Mary Jane Dunsmoor Fleming died peacefully November 21, 2015 at the Kingsway Arms Nursing Center. She is survived by children Ann Fleming (Michael) Brown of Niskayuna, NY, Jeff (Deb Kraft) Fleming of Milwaukee, WI, Tom (Terry Helms) Fleming of Brooklyn, NY, step-daughter Susan Moran of New York, NY, seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by the love of her life, James Fleming, her parents, Mildred and Frank Dunsmoor and her brother Frank. Born in Pittsburgh on May 9, 1927, Mary Jane excelled academically, graduating from the University of Pittsburgh in 1948. She met her future husband while teaching kindergarten in post-war Paris. They married in 1957 and settled in Princeton, N.J. Mary Jane was a dedicated volunteer at the Princeton Hospital and a past-president of the Women's College Club of Princeton and Princeton Adult School. She worked in a number of positions, including leading resident activities at Meadow Lakes senior community in Hightstown, N.J. In retirement, she relocated to Niskayuna, N.Y. where she was active in Sunnyview Hospital's Studio Arts Program and Post-Stroke Group. Mary Jane had an enthusiasm for life, a confidence and drive that earned admiration from her many friends. She loved her family and took pride in their accomplishments. A funeral service will be held at the First Reformed Church, 8 N. Church St., Schenectady, NY 12305 on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. The family wishes to thank the team at Kingsway Community who provided wonderful care for Mary Jane in her final years. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Sunnyview Studio Arts Program, 1270 Belmont Ave., Schenectady, NY 12308