Mary Murray Garrett, (née Tietje) 91, of Hobe Sound, Florida, formerly of Princeton, NJ, died peacefully on August 12, 2021 surrounded by family and her husband of 20 years, Robert Y. Garrett, III.

Mary was born on April 16, 1930, the daughter of Marion and Emil D Tietje, Sr. She graduated from Lacordaire Academy in Montclair and attended Marymount College, Tarrytown, NY.

Mary was one of the founders of the Stuart Country Day School of the Sacred Heart, Princeton, NJ. She was a member of the Jupiter Island Club, the Blooming Grove Hunting and Fishing Club the Pretty Brook Club and the Bedens Brook Club of which her husband, Jack, was one of the founders.  She was also a member of the Garden Club of Trenton, the Contemporary Garden Club and the Jupiter Island Garden Club. She served as President of each.  Mary also served on the boards of the Stuart Country Day School, the Princeton chapter of the Foundation Fighting Blindness, the New Jersey National Bank, the Jupiter Island Club, and the Hobe Sound Nature Center.  She was an active volunteer in the Princeton community.

Mary enjoyed painting throughout her life. She was very competitive as an equestrian, sailor, tennis and paddle player and as a golfer.

She was preceded in death by her first husband of 50 years, John P Murray, Jr. and by her sons; Michael, Timothy and Peter.  She is survived by her children; Ellen (Jim) Kelsey, Elizabeth Hosea, Rick (Brigid), Stephen (Muffie) and Scott Murray, 11 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren and a sister Joann (Harry) Briggs. Mary is also survived by her stepchildren Tracy Rubin, Rob (Diana) and John Garrett, 8 step-grandchildren and 7 step-great grandchildren.

She was a loyal and good friend and a caring wife and mother who will be greatly missed.

Funeral services will be private.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Hobe Sound Nature Center, 13640 SE Federal Hwy, Hobe Sound, FL 33455 or the charity of your choice.