Obituary of Mary B. Houtmann

Mary B. Houtmann, age 92 of Chadds Ford, PA passed away peacefully on July 21, 2021, at home. Born and raised in Blackstone, MA, she resided for the past 22 years in Chadds Ford, PA, previously residing in Chester Heights for over 40 years. She graduated from Blackstone High School, Class of 1946, where she was awarded the Daughters of the American Revolution Award for the qualities of dependability, service, leadership, scholastic achievement, and patriotism in her community. She was also a graduate from the Hill School of Business in Woonsocket, RI. In her earlier years, Mary worked for the family engineering business of G. D. Houtmann & Son. Devoted to her faith, she was a member of the Mothers Club and volunteered throughout her 40 years as a parishioner of St Francis de Sales Parish, and more recently a member of St. Cornelius Catholic Church. She loved taking trips to the beach, especially Cape Cod, gardening, cooking, and family gatherings. Most of all she enjoyed taking care of her home and being with her children and grandchildren. In addition to her parents, Noel and Mabel Dwyer Beane, Mary is preceded in death by her husband, Edouard N. Houtmann who passed in 1994, and 3 brothers: John, William, and Gilbert Beane. She is survived by 6 children: Edward Houtmann, Martha (Joseph) Provanzano, Matthew (Nancy) Houtmann, Jane Houtmann, Gustave (Barbara) Houtmann, and John (Margaret) Houtmann, brother, Harold (Corrine) Beane, 15 grandchildren, and 5 great grandchildren. The family offers special appreciation to Mary's caregiver for the past five years, Darrie. A visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 27, 2021, 9:30-10:45 AM at St Francis de Sales Catholic Church, 35 New Road, Lenni, PA, followed by a Funeral Mass at 11:00 AM. A private interment will be held at Media Cemetery, Media, PA. Online condolences may be made by visiting  www.paganofuneralhome.com.