PUTNAM — Mary Grace (Scala) Jewell died peacefully Saturday, April 8, 2023, at Davis Place, Danielson.  She was predeceased on May 25, 1987, by her husband, Norman F. Jewell, just four days before their 32nd wedding anniversary.
Mary was born May 14, 1927, in Brooklyn, N.Y., the daughter of the late Joseph and Margaret Scala.  In addition to her parents and husband, Mary was predeceased by her brother Thomas Scala and his wife Anne, and her five sisters – Josephine Scala, Anna Scala, Anne (Scala) Favicchio and her husband Peter, Carmella (Scala) Sposato and her husband Natali, and Rose (Scala) Pizzuto and her husband John.
Mary spent her childhood and young adulthood in Brooklyn, N.Y., graduating with a business degree from the Girls’ Commercial High School in Brooklyn.  She treasured her Brooklyn/Italian heritage.  She was a proud supporter of the Brooklyn Dodgers and the New York Yankees, and she never tired of hearing Frank Sinatra’s song, “New York, New York.”
During Mary’s time working at the New York location of Belding Heminway, she established a friendship through teletype with Anne Riendeau, who at the time was working at the Putnam location of Belding Heminway.  It was through Anne that Mary and Norman were introduced to each other, which lead to Mary and Norman’s romance and eventual marriage.  Their home on Underwood Road in Putnam was their pride.  It reflected Mary’s attention to detail and Norman’s skill in landscaping.  
When Mary relocated from Brooklyn to Putnam, she first worked at the Putnam location of Belding-Heminway and then later spent many years working as a legal assistant to local attorneys.  A number of years after Norman’s passing, she decided to retire in order to take trips with the Putnam Travelers Club and attend luncheon meals with the Putnam Senior Citizens.  She often enjoyed watching daily Masses, making crossword puzzles, and listening to WINY radio.  She loved the challenge of trying to answer “Jeopardy” questions.
She leaves nieces and nephews and their families, as well as special friends.  She was especially appreciative of the attentive care given to her by Michael and Joanne Coderre.  A Funeral Service was April 14 in Gilman Funeral Home and Crematory, 104 Church St., Putnam with burial following in St. Mary Cemetery. Donations: PAWS Cat Shelter CT, 240 Route 171, Woodstock, CT  06281.

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