POTSDAM, N.Y. -- Ruth Garner, the 101-year-old former mayor of Potsdam died peacefully in her home Wednesday.

Calling hours for Garner will be held Sunday.

The proceedings will be from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Garner Funeral Home , a family business in Potsdam. 

Garner had a rich history of public service.

In 1973, she became the first woman to be elected as a trustee in Potsdam and later became the city's first female mayor.

The funeral is scheduled for Monday at 10:30 a.m. at Saint Mary's Church in Potsdam.