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John Treadwell posted a condolence
Friday, March 5, 2021
Fond memories of South Junior High & WHS. Mary had such a fun sense of humor. She was my Maid Marian, & I was her Little John......English class as I recall. RIP
John Treadwell.
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Shawn L Halperin posted a condolence
Friday, March 5, 2021
Our hearts go out to the family of Mary Kelley. She was such a loving teacher and our son was fortunate to get in her class in Elementary School-that was 24 years ago! She made all the children feel special and loved. She will always be remembered!
Our deepest Sympathies, The Halperin's (Barry, Shawn, Dylan & Syd)
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Steve Sturtz posted a condolence
Friday, March 5, 2021
Condolences to Jim and John. I will never forget you two beauties and the Staleys greeting me when I came to pick up Mary for our 9th-grade prom. It seemed like all the upperclassmen from the lacrosse team were laying in wait. Homeroom with Mr. McDonald was always fun with Mary there. Her favorite saying was "rats on Republicans."This is just a quick memory of a lady I always respected, but lost track of. God speed Mary. You will always be happily remembered by many. Steve Sturtz
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Bronwyn Seal posted a condolence
Thursday, March 4, 2021
To the Kelleys, I am so saddened to hear of the loss of your wonderful wife and Mom. Her passing is also such a great loss for our whole community. Who didn't love Mary: her beautiful smile, her generous and caring spirit, her dedication to all she did and her genuine nature. With deepest sympathy, Bronwyn Seal
Missi Strack Reggie Way posted a condolence
Thursday, March 4, 2021
Tim, she was a great teacher and awesome person. No matter who you talk to and you say Mrs. Kelly, they just have such a smile on their face and the words of kindness that come from their heart's is truly amazing. She touched so many people's lives whether it was a student, fellow teacher, friend, fellow employee, parent, she had such wonderful loving methods of getting through to a child or anyone else for that matter. She will be missed dearly by all of Lake Placid... I hope this prayer helps in some way, know you and your family are loved by so many....
"I give you this one thought to keep-
I am with you still - I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow,
I am the diamond glints on snow,
I am the sunlight on ripened grain,
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush,
I am the swift, uplifting rush
of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not think of me as gone-
I am still with you - in each new dawn."
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Susan posted a condolence
Thursday, March 4, 2021
Mrs. Kelley was everyone's favorite teacher. We all loved her because she loved all of us unconditionally. She was beautiful inside and out and the world was a better place because she was in it. She'll be missed. Condolences to her family
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Bill and Paula McGreevy posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 3, 2021
Trips to HoJos and Magical Birthday Kisses are priceless memories of so many who were fortunate enough to have had Mrs. (Mac) Kelley as a teacher. Her smile, positive attitude and laughter could brighten any day. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Kelley family. We are so sorry for your loss.
Bill and Paula McGreevy
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Dylan Halperin lit a candle
Wednesday, March 3, 2021
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Mrs Kelley was a great teacher. It's been over 20 years but I still remember her being my favorite teacher in 2nd grade. You could tell she really cared about her students. Mrs Kelley, you will be missed.
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Mary Dawley lit a candle
Wednesday, March 3, 2021
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Loved the picture of Mary waving.. such a simple jester and yet such a wonderful memory of her! When we moved to Watertown in the late 50s we bought Mc Carthys home on Brainard Street. My parents were also from Auburn as were the Mc Carthys and it was just meant to be that we lived there!! Mary and I became childhood friends and as years past as they do we did lose track of each other.. The last time I saw her,John and Jim was at Kays calling hours at Cummings in Watertown. Mary lived a fantastic life and it is no surprise to me that she has such a loving family and so many friends. I share in your sorrow with a prayer and a smile of such wonderful memories. Mary Murray Dawley......
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Todd Gutmann and T-M Baird lit a candle
Wednesday, March 3, 2021
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I had Mrs. Kelley for a elementary school teacher for two years in the early 1990's. I remember the birthday kisses she gave each student with fondness, as well as a rap-beat math game that she had her students play with a rubber ball - whoever grabbed the ball answered the math equation. The last time I saw her was for my wedding in September 2015. She will be missed very much.
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Bob Miller lit a candle
Wednesday, March 3, 2021
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Mary Kelley, you enriched the lives of everyone you came in contact with. I remember all the "double lipstick kisses" the girls received on their birthdays. You attended their 1st Communions at St. Agnes, and took them for ice cream at Hojo's when they got 10 bonus word perfect scores on their spelling tests (and you may have even bent the rules a bit when you knew a child tried hard and almost got there!). Mostly, I will always remember the smiles, laughs, and all encompassing love that you shared with everyone around you. God bless you Mrs. Kelley. Lake Placid was a special town because of you. and Heaven is a warmer and more loving place with you there. I know for sure that Jesus welcomed you with huge hugs and is so proud of you. Please let him know that we are too. Thank you.
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Sr.Bernadette Collins posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 3, 2021
Tim,
I don't think I ever actually met Mary but I felt like I knew her from all the things you would say about her when you visited the school. I am so very sorry for your loss. Be assured of my prayers for Mary and especially for you and your family.
Sr. Bernadette Marie, SSJ
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Thomas Hare posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 3, 2021
My sincere condolences. So sorry for your loss. Tom Hare
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Patty and John Spicer posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 3, 2021
Our deepest sympathies to the Kelley family, We graduated from Watertown High School with Mary and it is evident some things never change--she was the sweetest, kindest person then, as she continued to be throughout her life. Who could ever forget that smile! Rest in peace, Mary.
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Olga Krone posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 3, 2021
Mary was a great addition to the Bridge "family" at Greenwood. Her smiling face and caring demeanor was a joy to play with. She will certainly be missed in Lake Placid's bridge world.
Deepest sympathy to her family.
Olga Krone
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Cheryl Clark Megliore posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 2, 2021
My love and condolences to Tim, Guido, Caitlin and Dan. “Mrs. McKelley” was such a special person. Thank you for sharing her with all of us. Mrs. Kelley’s sense of humor was the best!! In elementary school a classmate and myself spotted her little yellow car at The Mirror Lake Inn. Foolishly, we knocked on the window while she was enjoying the hot tub, we then decided to soap her entire car windshield and leave. That Monday at school Mrs. Kelley called my friend and me to the office, there she stood with a water filled bucket and two sponges. She smiled as she handed them to us and ushered us outside. She had driven to school with a tiny spot to see out of and left the rest for us to clean. My other favorite memory was of Mrs. Kelley running in a marathon, I was standing at the end of the funeral home driveway waiting for her, as she approached I joined her and jogged with her to the finish line. After the race she took me out for ice cream, while all her girl friends went out for a beer! I will miss her giving me advice about my children, hearing her say “hi Clarkie”at Price Chopper, I will miss the magic birthday kisses, most of all I will miss her beautiful smile!!
Colleen Skufca posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 2, 2021
To the Kelley Family,
Mary has a special place in our hearts. She was a wonderful, caring teacher to both our daughters Caitlin and Erin. Mary made our daughters and all her students feel special. I was fortunate to have worked with her at Lake Placid Elementary School for many years. Her laughter and smile was infectious. Mary really worked on bringing out the Irish in our family:)She shared our Irish heritage especially around St. Patricks Day. Mary encouraged creativity in our family especially Bill (as Mary called him Chuck) to create elaborate leprechaun traps which he shared with the school. We also enjoyed a few visits up to the camp up on the lake during boating on Lake Placid. She challenged our daughter Caitlin to improve waterskiing abilities as she said she would beat Caitlin on one ski!
We send our love and prayers to Tim and all of the family. Mary is truly remember as a special lady of Lake Placid.
Colleen and Bill Skufca and family
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Randy Quayle posted a symbolic gesture
Tuesday, March 2, 2021
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I had the pleasure of working with Mary for 30 years at LPES. Her warm smile and enthusiasm for life made her a special member of our community and we will all miss her very much. Mary was certainly our daughter Laura's favorite teacher. My thoughts and prayers are with Tim, Caitlin, Dan, Guido, and the rest of Mary's family.
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Marjorie Waterosn posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 2, 2021
My fondest and what feels like some of my only memories from elementary school are from 2nd grade with Mrs. Kelley. She taught us how to spell "camouflage" and as I typed that out, I spelled it just the way she taught (cam-o-u-flag-e). The HOJOs trips after acing spelling tests were my all time favorite. And the birthday kisses!!! Doing that little dance as she put on her bright red lipstick! Not only did she teach me but most of my aunts and uncles as well. She will be remembered as the true icon that she is. I had the pleasure of waiting on her, her husband and friends this summer outside at The Pub. To that day, she still called me "Marjorie Morningstar" like she had for the past 24 years, every time she saw me, without fail. My deepest condolences go out to the Kelley family. She will be missed, but she left such a wonderful impact on everyone
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With love, Dusty Caldwell-Mendelsohn purchased flowers
Tuesday, March 2, 2021
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With love, Dusty Caldwell-Mendelsohn
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Rosario Fogg posted a condolence
Monday, March 1, 2021
So very sorry in learning of your great loss. With sadness and heartbreak felt by so many; there’s also the joy and comfort that Mary gave from the heart to all who knew her; particularly her husband Tim and three children. Her unmistakable smile, laughter, and unmatched qualities of life she shared with everyone, defines the person she was. A superb wife, wonderful loving mom, and super grade school teacher, will always be remembered..never to be forgotten.
Mary has entered a safe, secure place when God opened His arms, welcoming her into His Kingdom, free from pain and agony she experienced the last few days of her life. If there were ever a champion of a human being..her name would be Mary Kelley!
Sad for her loss..but grateful to share her friendship over the years.
Rosario & Leonor Fogg
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Ryan, Nicolette, and Jon purchased flowers
Monday, March 1, 2021
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Mary will always be in our hearts. Sending our deepest sympathies during your time of loss.
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DmBrenda Jock posted a condolence
Monday, March 1, 2021
I had the pleasure of doing my student teaching next to Mary’s room. She always had a smile and, more importantly, a happy, safe and productive group of kids to guide every day! Such a beautiful human being! She has positively abd permanently touched the lives of many.
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David Bartholomew posted a condolence
Monday, March 1, 2021
Tim,
Did not know your wife, but always heard great things about her, as a teacher, from my parents. Sorry for your loss,
Dave Bartholomew
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Laura Clark posted a condolence
Monday, March 1, 2021
I feel very fortunate to have be able to witness the sincere caring and kindness that Mary extended to her students and all those that she met. She ALWAYS had a smile on her face and this is true even on our last visit in February. Heaven is gaining an angel and I bet she is already winding up her lipstick and giving birthday kisses in Heaven. She may also be getting a game of Cash Cab or trivia going with the other angels. My deepest sympathies to Tim, Caitlin, Dan, Guido and the rest of her extended family and friends!
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Monday, March 1, 2021
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Fair winds and following seas Mrs. Kelley. Our deepest condolences to the Kelley family.
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JMC posted a condolence
Monday, March 1, 2021
Mary Kelley. Her infectious laugh. She embodied joy, love and kindness and when I think of her a smile stretches across my face.
Mme. Jo
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Claudia Botoulas purchased flowers
Monday, March 1, 2021
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Our warmest condolences, The Botoulas family in Ohio sends all her love & prayers. She will be dearly missed. Dan I send u a virtual big hug.
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Vivian Losser lit a candle
Monday, March 1, 2021
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All who knew Mary have wonderful memories to ease the pain of her loss. And so we are thankful.
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Monday, March 1, 2021
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With fond memories of our wonderful neighbor and friend, Mary Kelley. Sending love, strength and prayers to all of the Kelley family. The Amorosis
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Lori Strack Cunningham posted a condolence
Monday, March 1, 2021
Mary was by far my favorite teacher. She always named her classes and mine was the Brussels Sprouts. I enjoyed running into her each time I have visited LP through the years, always smiling with a warm greeting. She touched so many with her caring nurturing ways in the classroom. My prayers are with your family.
Lori-Ann Strack Cunningham
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Megan White posted a condolence
Monday, March 1, 2021
I remember every birthday Mrs. Kelley would sit you down in front of the class and bring out her BRIGHT RED lipstick and give you a big kiss on your cheek. However old you were is how many layers she would put on " and a one, and a two, and a three" it seemed the red only got brighter and brighter the more she continued. By the end of the month her lipstick would be so worn down in the middle lol.
Thank you for everything you have done for me!
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Kris, Mike, Miranda, Bret , Niki, Mike, Taylor , Sharon and Frank purchased flowers
Monday, March 1, 2021
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Kris, Mike, Miranda, Bret , Niki, Mike, Taylor , Sharon and Frank
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To The Kelley Family, our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love, The Martino Family, The Grabo Family, The Wright Family
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Michelle Hardy Scannell posted a condolence
Monday, March 1, 2021
My deepest condolences to Mrs Kelley’s family. We will miss our occasional price chopper visits. She was beautiful inside and out. I remember several years ago my daughter’s birthday was over spring break and she was so sad she didn’t get a Mrs Kelley lipstick kiss. A few days after my daughter’s birthday we saw Mrs Kelley at price chopper, my daughter told her she had just had her birthday. Mrs Kelley without hesitation took her lipstick out of her purse, did her birthday count and gave my daughter a perfect lipstick kiss on her cheek. I hope Mrs Kelley knew how much those lipstick kisses meant to everyone she blessed with one. She made my daughter’s day, that lipstick kiss stayed on her cheek for several days. She will be missed and remembered by so many people lives she touched.
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Pete Peck posted a condolence
Sunday, February 28, 2021
So sad to hear of Mary’s passing. She was dear to me. When I was suffering from a childhood disease in the 5th grade called leg perthes she came to my parents home to Tudor me after she finished teaching at school. I never forgot how kind she was. She will always have a special place in my heart ❤️
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Natasha Roman planted a tree in memory of Mary Kelley
Sunday, February 28, 2021
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Mrs. Kelley was such a kind, and happy person. She was also an incredible teacher who made learning so fun . My deepest condolences to her family. Join in honoring their life - plant a memorial tree
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Sunday, February 28, 2021
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Like many people who graduated from the Lake Placid School system, I could share many memories of Mrs. Kelley's bright red lipstick almost fully camouflaged by a blushing birthday boy or girl's smiling face. You didn't want to wash away a birthday kiss from Mrs. Kelley!
I remember one year at a school function she dressed up as a gypsy complete with a crystal ball. She sat me down and read my palm. What a surprise to hear that she knew Georgie Wilson was my crush.
She truly knew her students and watched us grow and fly off into the world. Once, when visiting LP I bumped into her at Price Chopper. We talked for a while, catching up on our lives as I walked her to her car and loaded her groceries.
I hope that today's students have teachers that are as caring and impressionable on their students as her. Attached is a Valentine card she gave me. Dated 1980.
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Tricia Preston posted a condolence
Sunday, February 28, 2021
Mrs. Mary Kelley, a teacher that gave so much to her students, including Birthday Kisses with freshly applied, bright red lipstick. Mary was forever their cheerleader, attending as many sporting events as she could. She always asked about them with sincerity when she saw their parents, many years after she had them in class.. My son was so lucky to be in her second grade class for her last year of teaching and what a great year it was. He and his classmates share their memories of the time in her classroom whenever they get together. They communicated with one another when hearing of her passing and again shared memories and also sincere sadness, they loved Mrs. Kelley!
The creator of “The Irish Mafia”, the successful trivia team that will carry on in her memory. Mary had the best laugh, the best answers and brought the best snacks for every event.
Mary was loved by everyone who had the fortunate opportunity to know her. She will be missed greatly.
Alexa Brooke posted a condolence
Sunday, February 28, 2021
I had the pleasure of having Mrs.Kelley as a teacher and to this day I always say I am so thankful. She was one of the kindest, most patient, and sweetest human beings you’ll ever meet. She made birthdays so special. However old you were turning she would take her red lip stick out of her desk.. count out your age and apply that many coats and give you a huge red kiss on the cheek. I hope everyone today puts on their red lip stick. She ALWAYS was smiling .. it got to the point where i questioned if it was normal to smile that much. My mom got home from work one day and i was laying on the ground smiling, when my mom asked what i was doing i had asked if Mrs. Kelly would still be smiling when she went to heaven .. it was her favorite story.. she even spoke about it when she gave the graduation speech in 2013. I saw Mrs.Kelly three years ago, it was our last encounter, and she re told that story. She says it’s something she will never forget. She even asked me to tell it at her funeral one day. I really wish i could. RIP Mrs.Kelly.. you will forever be missed. I pray for her family and my condolences go out to you.. and yes i know she is still smiling.
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Mary Ellin Carmelitano posted a condolence
Sunday, February 28, 2021
The absolute best teacher. My special needs child felt so special with Mrs. Kelly. Such a gift and skill she was blessed with! So sorry for your families loss Mary was in amazing person with a heart of gold
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Peggy Malone posted a condolence
Sunday, February 28, 2021
My dear Mary,
The kindest person I know,
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Debbie Potter posted a condolence
Sunday, February 28, 2021
My daughter was lucky enough to have her as a second grade teacher 18 years ago. Mrs. Kelly was simply the most amazing and caring person on this planet. The lessons she taught her young students and her true love for them and their well being throughout their lives far beyond second grade will never be forgotten. Rest In Peace Mrs.Kelly. The love you shared for decades will continue to bless those who were lucky enough to have known you.
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Sunday, February 28, 2021
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Shari and Marty StLouis lit a candle
Sunday, February 28, 2021
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Tim and family, I met Mary McCarthy my first day of 4th grade in the annex building, she made learning fun and she always had a smile on her face, my son Matt was lucky enough to have her 2 years in a row as a teacher, he was truly blessed. Mary was one of the most loved teachers ever. May your many great memories help you at this very difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. God Bless Mary.
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Kathi Bliss posted a condolence
Sunday, February 28, 2021
A sweeter kinder woman you could not find. My memories of Mary are so many. She was my son Josh’s 3rd grade teacher and we still display the Kelley Cup he so proudly won that year. Every child who got a Birthday kiss from her will remember it forever. I went to Adapt classes with her and always remember the joy she brought to everyone. You could not meet her at the grocery store and not have her ask how her “Little Muffins” were doing. She made you feel important and loved and what a wonderful thing that is. Rest in Peace Mary!
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Sunday, February 28, 2021
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Mike Eisel purchased flowers
Sunday, February 28, 2021
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Tim, I am saddened for your loss and send my heartfelt condolences. My thoughts and prayers are with you. With caring thoughts, Mike Eisel
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Elisa Begor posted a condolence
Sunday, February 28, 2021
So very sorry to hear this sad news. Mary was a very special woman who touched the hearts of all who were fortunate enough to have known her. We knew her as a co-worker and our children were blessed to have her as their teacher. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family.
Bill and Elisa Begor
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Margaret and Jody Fadden posted a condolence
Sunday, February 28, 2021
Sorry to hear of the passing of Mary. The Good Lord just got an ANGEL. RIP Mary...you will be missed! Prayers Tim and family. Margaret and Jody Fadden
