October 7, 2009 Mary M. Carter, 76, formerly of Mattydale, died Wednesday at Van Duyn Home and Hospital with her family by her side. Mary was a native of Syracuse and had resided in Mattydale since 1965. She was the daughter of the late Whitmon and Mary Chilson. Mary retired in 1988 after five years as a waitress at Friendly's Restaurant and prior to that, she had worked at Strike N Spare Lanes and Dee's Diner all in Mattydale. Mary was a longtime member of the Ladies Auxiliaries of the American Legion Post 1832 and the VFW Post 3146, both in Mattydale. She was a communicant of St. Margaret's Church. Mary was predeceased by her husband of 26 years, Robert L. Carter, in 1985. Surviving are her two daughters, Robin Spara of Syracuse, and Kelly (Jim) Wright of Bridgeport; three sons, Michael (Patty) Chilson of Hastings, Robert (Melissa) Carter and Scott (Sandra Lynn) Carter, all of Mattydale; a brother-in-law, Jack (Jane) Carter of Mattydale; her 11 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. Friends may call Friday from noon to 2 p.m. at Krueger Funeral Home, 2619 Brewerton Road, Mattydale. Funeral service will begin at 2 p.m. followed by burial in North Syracuse Cemetery. For more information, photos and to sign the guest book, please visit www.kruegerfh.com Krueger Funeral Home, Inc.