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Mary Bishop Millspaugh, born on March 19, 1930, died on January 4, 2016.
She was born in New York City and spent her childhood in East Hampton and New York where she graduated from The Hewitt School. She was married to her husband Robert P. Millspaugh for 56 years. They spent many happy years in Huntington, Long Island where they raised their three children and made lifelong friends through their love of sailing and tennis. Mary enjoyed many years working as a hospital volunteer at Huntington Hospital. She was a former member of the Lloyd Harbor Yacht Club, Huntington Yacht Club and New York Yacht Club.
Bob and Mary moved to Vero Beach, Florida in 1990. She spent 25 years living in Sea Oaks, where she was surrounded by wonderful and caring friends. She was an avid tennis, golf and bridge player and a former member of the Vero Beach Country Club and an active member of St. Augustine Church. Mary will be most remembered for her keen sense of humor and fun loving spirit. She was devoted above all to her family.
She is survived by her three children, Pamela (Andrew Sabel) of Sun Valley, Idaho; Amanda (Peter Ford) of Boulder, Colorado and Vero Beach, Florida; Robert (Monica Millspaugh) of Milford, Connecticut; two sisters, Ann Cannon of Vero Beach, Florida and Babara Bartle of Cambridge, Massachusetts; nine grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
She is predeceased by her husband, Robert and brother, Louis Bishop.
There will be a memorial service held 10:00 AM, Saturday, January 9, 2016 at St. Augustine of Canterbury Episcopal Church, 475 43rd Ave, Vero Beach, FL 32968.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in Mary�s name to St. Augustine of Canterbury Episcopal Church, 575 43rd Avenue, Vero Beach, FL 32968.
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Robert Garone - Customer/Friend
January 5, 2016, 12:04 pm
I’m so sorry for your loss. Mrs. Millspaugh was a wonderful lady and a customer of mine for many years. My deepest sympathy and condolences. Rest in peace.
IRMC volunteer - None
January 6, 2016, 12:03 pm
So sorry for your loss. With deepest sympathy.
Christine Ryall - Friend
January 7, 2016, 6:03 am
Dear Amanda, It seems we lost our mothers on the same day. This is a difficult time…it is why we missed your baby baptism. We send our prayers and hugs to you and your family.
David Walley - Friend
January 7, 2016, 12:02 pm
My deepest sympathy to the family of Mary Bishop Millspaugh. She was a dear friend who will be missed because of her delightful wit, wonderful smiles, and caring nature. Rest assured she is now happy, healthy, healed and whole with The Lord. May God bless her family during this difficult time. David Walley