Marie Bator,86, a lifelong area resident, died on Thursday, September 14, 2023, at home with her family by her side.

Born February 15, 1937, in Nanuet, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Anna Cavaggione Bromm.

Marie worked as a nurse on the grounds of the Hudson River State Hospital for many years before her retirement. It was there that she met her future husband.

On December 21, 1958, in Park Ridge, NJ, she married Edward Bator, Mr. Bator predeceased her on August 3, 2009.

Marie loved spending time in her garden, being around her animals, and especially spending time with her family.

Marie is survived by her children, Patricia 'Trish' Bator of Rhinebeck, and Steve Bator and wife, Cathy, of Baltimore, MD; four grandchildren, Danielle, Rebecca Fleischer and husband, Peter, and Andrew and Kelly Bator.

In addition to her husband and parents, she was also predeceased by her two brothers, Robert and Harold James Bromm.

Calling hours will be from 5 to 7 PM, Tuesday, September 19th, at Sweet's Funeral Home, Rte. 9, Hyde Park.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9:45 AM, Wednesday, September 20th, at Our Lady of the Rosary Chapel of St. Peter's Parish, 185 Hudson View Dr., Poughkeepsie.

Burial will follow at St. Peter's Cemetery, Poughkeepsie.

Marie's family respectfully requests memorial donations to the Dutchess County SPCA, 636 Violet Ave. Hyde Park, NY 12538 (www.dcspca.org)

To send an online condolence, or for directions, please visit Marie's obituary page at www.sweetsfuneralhome.com.