Mary R. Caulfield

MADISON - Mary Caulfield passed away on Saturday, April 19, 2025. She was preceded in death by her husband, Daniel.

Mary was one of the first women to earn a Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry at the Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn (now part of NYU), where both she and Dan attended.

She was involved in her neighborhood association and was active in the community. Mary was proud of her activity in the early Franklin Elementary playground, the South Side Community Center and being part of the Italian Club of Madison. She was instrumental in getting the state to donate and build a neighborhood park.  

Mary was a Master Gardner. She was part of the local gardening club and had a keen interest in Ikebana. She could name every plant and tree in her yard and neighborhood and loved to share her knowledge.  She was an amazing cook, loved traveling, being outdoors and going to the opera.   

Mary and Dan opened their home and hearts to many and there was always a place to stay and enjoy a home cooked meal. They shared many years with a close group of friends gathering every Sunday for breakfast to laugh and enjoy life.  

She will be missed greatly by her family and many friends both internationally and at home. She is survived by her two sons, Daniel (Susan) and David (Kathy).

Graveside services will be held at ROSELAWN MEMORIAL PARK, 401 Femrite Drive, Monona, at 12 p.m. on Friday, June 13, 2025. A celebration of her life will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, following the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Agrace HospiceCare. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.

Gunderson East

Funeral & Cremation Care

5203 Monona Drive

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