Mary Stella New Obituary
The memory of Mary Stella New of Cary, North Carolina, who passed away on July 20, 2025 at the age of 90, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Aurora Peace DiMare and Warne E. Bardwell; her son John W. Van Dusen; her stepson Bobby New; and her husband LeRoy L. New.
She is survived by: her daughter Laurie LaMothe (Nelson); her grandchildren, Alexander DeMare (Carissa), Tyler LaMothe, Caitlin Donovan Bumgarner (Cameron), Patrick Donovan (Marin), Olivia and Emily Giglio; her great grandchildren, Atlas, Uther Donovan and Aurora DeMare; her uncle Angelo DiMare (Sandy) of Whitesboro, NY; her stepson William "Bill" New; her sister-in-law Karen Bardwell of Cedar Rapids; her nieces, Robin Podgorski (John) and Tracy Dargy (Glen); her nephew Warne "Ed" Bardwell, Jr. (Tammy); her cousin Fran Bardwell Shields (Russ); her aunt Rose DeSantis of Utica, NY; Debbie Giglio.
In lieu of flowers, the family request that memorial gifts in Mary's name go to the NC State College of Veterinary, Medicine c/o Development Office, 1060 William Moore Drive, Raleigh, NC 27607.
