Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Zimmerman, 89, of Deerfield, passed away on Wednesday, December 28, 2016 at her home. Mary was born in Utica on January 25, 1927 the daughter of Linus and Frances (Cheesman) Bassett and received her education in Utica Schools. On January 27, 1944, Mary married John T. Zimmerman, Sr., a loving and devoted union of 71 years until John’s death in 2015. At one time Mary was employed with General Electric Company, Mele Manufacturing and Nichols Department Store. She attended St. Peter’s Church in N. Utica and was a member of the Gold Star Mothers. Mary enjoyed going to OTB and Vernon Downs and in her younger years, enjoyed roller skating. Mrs. Zimmerman is survived by her five children, John (Jack) T. Zimmerman, Jr. of Deerfield, Gary and Sharon Zimmerman of Gulfport, FL, Linus Zimmerman of Deerfield, Janet Zimmerman of Utica and Susan Zimmerman of Nashua, NH; a daughter-in-law, Renee Zimmerman of FL as well as 13 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a son, Donald F. Zimmerman and three brothers, Bill Bassett, Linus Bassett and Donald Bassett. Mrs. Zimmerman’s funeral will be held on Friday, December 30, 2016 at 4:00 p.m. at the Heintz Funeral Home, 408 Herkimer Rd., N. Utica. Her spring burial will be in Holland Patent Cemetery. Calling hours for family and friends are Friday from 2:00-4:00 prior to the service. Those wishing to make a donation in Mary’s memory, please consider the Resource Center for Independent Living (RCIL).