GAINES - Mary Teresa, passed away Monday, February, 10, 2014, surrounded by her family. She was born in New York City, New York, on March 25, 1931, to Mary and John McGuire. Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Hyman J. Gaines in 1993. She lived most of her life on Long Island, many of them in Manhasset, but moved to Fairfield, CT several years ago. Mary is survived by her daughter Alissa J. Gaines of Westport, CT; son Russell T. Gaines and wife Monika, of Houston, TX; daughter Kathy L. Trask and husband Ray, of Dublin, OH; and daughter Stephanie J. Gaines of Silicon Valley, CA. She also leaves behind her adoring grandchildren, Alec, Caroline and Lauren Russell; Jessica, Kim and Scott Trask; and Taylor and Skyler Gaines. Mary was working as an administrative assistant when she and Hy were married on January 7, 1955. The adventure of her life began when they started a family several years later. From the birth of her first child to the moment of her pasing, her children and grandchildren were the focus of her love and source of pride in her life. Her heart and home were open to all who knew her. In moments of trial, she always rested in her faith and trust in the Lord. There are many people Mary "adopted" as part of the family. She took special interest, not only in her nieces and nephews, but often championed the causes of others with whom she developed special bonds. Helping family and friends was her first passion, but Mary was also a "quiet" artist. Whether that was expressed in her gardening, her occasional watercolor painting or her writing and love of poetry, she was the epitome of beauty and grace. We love you to the moon and back. Friends and family are invited to celebrate Mary's life at 10:30am on Saturday, February 15, 2014 at St. Paul the Apostle Church, located at 2534 Cedar Swamp Rd., Brookville, NY 11545. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to: VITAS Hospice Charitableund, 99 Hawley Lane, Suite 1204, Stratford, CT 06614, or the ;(function() { var adKeyValue = 't='; adKeyValue+= escape('clio=COYCADA'); adKeyValue += escape('&cobrand=newsday'); adKeyValue += escape('&linktext=charity of your choice'); adKeyValue += escape('&linkurl=http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/newsday/condolences-charities.aspx?keyword=coycada&pid=169659427'); adKeyValue += escape('&fn=Mary'); adKeyValue += escape('&ln=GAINES'); var adClkUrl = 'http://pubads.g.doubleclick.net/gampad/jump?iu=/423686928/prod/obit-aff/obit-standard/clio-inline-1&' + adKeyValue + '&sz=1x1&c=1237515539'; var adImpUrl = 'http://pubads.g.doubleclick.net/gampad/ad?iu=/423686928/prod/obit-aff/obit-standard/clio-inline-1&' + adKeyValue + '&sz=1x1&c=1237515539'; document.write("<a href='" + adClkUrl + "' target=_blank>charity of your choice<" + 'img' + " src='" + adImpUrl + "' style='width=1px; height=1px; display:inline;' /></a>"); }());.