Mrs. Mary A. Oursler

Mary A. Oursler, of Dunkirk, MD, passed away Friday, October 23, 2015, at the age of 85. A native Washingtonian, she was born on September 8, 1930, to Mary Alberta (Tobin) and Robert John Anderson, and was the oldest of three girls. In 1949, Mary married the love of her life, Marvin E. Oursler, Sr. and they made their home in Camp Springs, MD. Marvin and Mary became the proud parents of five children. In 1976, Mary became a widow, with the passing of Marvin. She later moved to Dunkirk and became a very valued member to a number of organizations. She was a member of the Covenant Community of Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church, and was involved in the Eucharistic Ministry, Stephens Ministry, the St. Benedict Ministry, the Second Spring, Small Groups, the Martha and Mary Society and many more. For numerous years and with great care, Mary kept the alter linens clean and available for all masses and events. She could be seen at Calvert Hospital making her rounds to offer communion to the patients and always had time to offer a prayer or an ear to listen to their problems. She never served any judgment, just communion. Many people were also the recipients of a home visit by Mary to administer communion. No matter who she was talking with, she always made them feel like they were the most important person and she gave them her complete attention. Mary was also very involved with the Calvert Hospice. She worked on and was a member of the Festival of Trees Committee. She also assisted in numerous events throughout the year. She retired as a program coordinator at Prince George’s Community College. After her retirement, Mary attended Trinity College and received an EPS certificate for her participation in Educational and Pastoral Services in the lay-ministry program. She also enjoyed collecting Tea Leaf and White Ironstone pottery, cooking, antiquing and helping others. Her family and her faith were most important to her and she lived everyday for others. Mary was known my many names, daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She was a child of God and tried to live her life to honor the Lord. Her smile is shining down on all who knew and loved her. She is the wife of the late Marvin E. Oursler, Sr. and loving mother of Marvin Oursler, Jr. and his wife Christine, Robert Oursler and his wife Barbara, Kathleen Bailey and her husband Rick, Thomas Oursler and his wife Susan and Carl Oursler and his wife Amy. Mary was the sister of Barbara A. Richardson and Patricia A. Loyco. She is also survived by 16 grandchildren and seven great- grandchildren and numerous other family and friends. Memorial Contributions may be made to either The Academy of the Holy Cross, 4920 Strathmore Avenue, Kensington, MD 20896 or Oblates of St Anselm’s Abbey, 4501 South Dakota Ave, NE, Washington, DC 20017.. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Mrs. Mary A. Oursler please visit our Sympathy Store.