Mary Ann

Hemenway

Mary Ann (Dunham) Hemenway, age 78, passed away on Monday, June 8, 2026 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne, IN.

Mary Ann was born on July 10, 1947 in Fort Wayne, IN to the late Kenneth K. and Anna M. (Heinkle) Cook. Her father, Kenneth, was a barber in Grabill, IN. Mary Ann was married to Scott K. Hemenway, who preceded her in death in 2024. For 14 years, she worked at Johns Manville. Mary Ann was a member of Divine Mercy Catholic Parish, Paulding where she sang in the choir and was a part of their singing group. She was very active in the Paulding County Senior Center. She was also a den mother for the Boy and Girl Scouts. Mary Ann bartended at the Eagles. She loved crafting and going to craft shows, playing golf and walking the course. She and Scott spent time collecting golf balls that they would find. She loved going on picnics with her family, cooking, and watching her grandkids grow up.

Mary Ann will be lovingly missed by her daughter, Annetta Bond, Fort Wayne, IN; sons: Richard "Matthew" Dunham, Rushville, IN; James (Michelle) Dunham, Payne, OH; sisters: Tina Dias, Van Wert, OH; Linda Bork, Fort Wayne, IN; nine grandchildren.

Along with her husband and parents, Mary Ann is also preceded in death by her brothers: Michael Cook, David Cook, and Alan Bork.

Catholic prayers will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at Den Herder Funeral Home with Father Austin Ammanniti. Burial will follow in St. Paul Cemetery, Paulding Township, OH.

Visitation will be from 1:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M. on Monday, June 15, 2026 at Den Herder Funeral Home with a rosary service at 5:30 P.M.  There will also be visitation from 10:00 A.M. until time of services on Tuesday.

Contributions may be made in Mary Ann's memory to the American Cancer Society or the American Melanoma Foundation.

The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to the staff at Parkview Regional Medical Center and Vancrest of Payne for the excellent care of their mother.