Marjorie L. Schmid, 90, of Saugerties

Marjorie L. Schmid, 90, of Saugerties, formerly of Rhinebeck, N.Y., died on July 22, 2018, at Ten Broeck Commons.

She was born in Utica, N.Y., on July 27, 1927, the daughter of the late Marjorie Hiteman Schmid and Garfield James Schmid. She worked for many years at Western Printing in Poughkeepsie.

Marjorie’s favorite pastime when she was younger was tending to and riding her horse, Pride. She loved dogs, enjoyed bowling, mowing her lawn, taking photographs, and watching the Mets. She had a special eye for nature photography and received many ribbons at the Dutchess County Fair over the years. She assisted backstage at the Dutchess County Fair for many years and became a friend to the staff and many of the performers. She loved to make people laugh.

Survivors include cousins, Harold Talbot (Coreen), Judith Armstrong (Lee), Rhea Lou Reynolds and especially Joan Evans (Stephen); nephews, Robert Schmid (Mary) and David Schmid (Cheryl); a number of grandnieces, grandnephews, and cousins; and her loving friends Bette Anne Towler, Kathy Mellert, and Fran Jacobson.

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her brother, James Crandall Schmid, and her good friend, Judith Costello.

Services and internment will be private in Utica at the convenience of the family.

Arrangements are under the direction of SeamonWilsey Funeral Home Inc., corner of John and Lafayette streets, Saugerties.

If you wish to make contributions in her memory, Marjorie suggested The Catskill Animal Sanctuary, 316 Old Stage Road, Saugerties, N.Y. 12477, or any organization of your choosing.