Mary K. McLain

Mary K. McLain 78, of Estero, FL died on Saturday, March 27, 2021, at home with her beloved husband by her side. She was born on September 6, 1942, in Concord, NH, the only daughter of the late Marshall and Clara (Dearborn) Fownes. Mary always had an adventurous spirit and contagious energy. When she was in her early 20’s she packed her bags and headed out West to California. As the song goes, it’s quite possible to leave your heart in San Francisco, but Mary was lucky in that she found hers there and a partnership with her husband of nearly 49 years, Jon M. McLain. Mary’s professional career began as a court stenographer and transitioned to becoming a legal secretary. She decided that she wanted something more in her career and made a move to enter the hospitality business with Hyatt Corp. in Burlingame California. She held several positions ranging from general administration, sales administration and finally was promoted to become a Sales Director. She was proud of her contributions of opening the Hyatt on Union Square in San Francisco and the Los Angles Hyatt. Mary retired from her career to focus her energy on raising her family. Over the years the family moved nearly 10 times for Jon’s work. With each move Mary was gracefully able to make a house a home and a new town a community. She had been a resident of Estero since 2009 and greatly enjoyed the friends and community she had built-- she said that Estero was the favorite place she ever lived. She is survived by her loving husband; two daughters, Jennifer (James) McLemore of Richmond, VA and Melissa (Charles) Coffin of New Canaan, CT. She took great comfort before her passing that she got to meet and have a relationship with all five of her grandchildren- Benjamin and William McLemore as well as Henry, Imogen, and Beatrice Coffin. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Allen Fownes. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 AM on Friday, April 9, 2021 at Our Lady of Light Catholic Community 19680 Cypress View Dr. Ft. Myers, FL 33967. Burial will follow in the Memorial Garden at Our Lady of Light. To sign her guest register or to leave online condolences please visit www.ShikanyFuneralHome.com In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you consider a heart-felt donation, in Mary’s memory, to either or both of the following organizations that have a meaningful connection to the family. Harry Chapin Food Bank of Fort Myers: www.harrychapinfoodbank.org Estero Forever Foundation: www.esteroforeverfoundation.org Arrangements are being handled by Shikany's Bonita Funeral Home Family Owned and Operated Since 1978.

Mary K. McLain

September 6, 1942 - March 27, 2021