The Red Brick Times

Mary Weyburne has passed away.

An obituary.
Posted 4:39 PM by whatley (5) comments

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Sad news, indeed.

# posted by  Ray : June 11, 2009 8:27 AM
 
Staggering

# posted by  jeichenlaub : June 11, 2009 9:04 AM
 
The touch of knowing her helps me.

# posted by  Andy : June 12, 2009 6:56 AM
 
I went to the funeral home this evening since I am working tomorrow. Hordes of people, parking lot filled, so many lives she touched and impressed. Not knowing anyone, I sat in the corner awash in the energy and complex tangle of all these stories interwoven. A fitting legacy for this kind and gentle woman. The ripples of her life continue to spread.

# posted by  Andy : June 12, 2009 11:49 PM
 
I went to the service. Well, to be more precise, the calling hour at the church just prior to the service. Jim and Peg were there but I didn't know anybody else. A big crowd and they all seemed to know each other really well. I was gonna stay for the service but felt out of place somehow so just signed the book, looked at the displayed snapshots, thought my thoughts, then took my leave.

I saw Mary so rarely since the schoolhouse days. A few solstices and a FOWL picnic or two. That was it. This will sound strange but to me knowing Mary was kind of like living close to Lake Erie. I don't go there much but I'm so happy it's near by. Just knowing it's within reach makes me feel good. In the same way maybe I didn't see that big smile of hers too often anymore but I knew it was out there. I can still see it. Always will.

# posted by  whatley : June 13, 2009 1:10 PM
 
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