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Mary Washington Stewart Borie
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1930 – 2025
Mary Washington Stewart Borie died peacefully on September 27, 2025, at Edgehill in Stamford, CT. She was 94 years old. Born in Philadelphia, Mary attended Agnes Irwin School, Garrison Forrest, and Bennett College. A devoted wife, dedicated mother, accomplished artist, avid traveler, and lifelong horticulturist, Mary lived a life full of curiosity, generosity, and joy. In 1951, Mary married David Boyd Borie, another Philadelphian, and together they shared more than 60 years of marriage until his passing in 2012. They began their life together in Sewickley, PA, later moved to Greenwich, CT, and also enjoyed time in New York City. With homes in Greenwich and Nantucket, they embraced coastal living and wintered in Vero Beach, FL. Mary was a talented artist, known especially for her botanical drawings. Having studied In London and at the New York Botanical Gardens, Mary painted a collection of botanicals that was inspired by the gardens of Mount Vernon – home of her relative George Washington. She was also a skilled oil painter, exhibiting her work at different venues.