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Mary Cowles Obituary

Cowles, Mary (Zappia)
Canandaigua: Nov. 23, 2007, age 60. She is survived by her daughter, Amy (Joe) Lunday of Hunt Valley, MD; son, Jeffrey Cowles and wife Darlene Peters of Erie, CO; 2 brothers, Gerard (Judy) Zappia of Newark, John (Linda) Zappia of Canandaigua; companion, Jim Sampson of Canandaigua; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, David Cowles in 2000.
Friends may call Tuesday, 3-7 PM at John C. Johnson Funeral Home, Inc., 47 N. Main St., Canandaigua. Her Funeral Mass will be celebrated Wednesday, 10 AM at St. Mary's Church, 95 N. Main St., Canandaigua. Interment in Calvary Cemetery, Canandaigua. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Mercy Flight Central, 2420 Brickyard Rd., Canandaigua, NY 14424, or the charity of one's choice.

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Published by Rochester Democrat And Chronicle on Nov. 25, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Mary Cowles

15 Entries

Jean Burlingame

December 21, 2007

Mary played an important role in my daughter's life. She gave her the confidence to learn. I will always be grateful that this wonderful woman touched our lives.

Suzanne Pratt

November 30, 2007

Dear Amy:
I was jolted and saddened to hear of your mother's death. The loss of a mother is momentous, but you have so many who love and care for you.

Gayle Hunter

November 29, 2007

Amy,
All our thoughts and prayers are with you. Please know that I'm here if you ever need me.
Jay and Gayle
(Hunter)

Jean Burlingame

November 28, 2007

Dear Amy, Jeffery & family,
I am so sorry for the loss of your wonderful Mother. She was an inspiration to everyone she met, an outstanding teacher both in the classroom and out.
You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Jean Burlingame

Linda Miller

November 27, 2007

Dear Amy, Jeffrey and Family,

Today I heard about your mother's passing. I am truly sorry for your families loss. Amy, I don't know if you remember me but I was in your third grade class and your mother was our teacher! Your mother's warm heart and kindess touched my life in so many ways. She was patient, kind, loving, and the encouragement she gave me back then will always be held near and dear to my heart. Your mother was loved and admired by so many and will be greatly missed by all. You and yours are in my heart.

Love and prayers,

Linda "Burlingame" Miller

The Staff of GCPA at The Johns Hopkins University

November 27, 2007

Dear Cowles Family and Friends,

All of Amy's colleagues here at Johns Hopkins convey our deepest sympathies to you all.

Mary's radiant personality and her ability to make better the lives of all around her live on in Amy. And Mary's legacy will continue on, we have no doubt, in her grandchild.

Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.

Amy and Mike Sedlak

November 26, 2007

Dear Amy, Joe and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with the both of you and your family. May the wonderful memories of your Mom bring you comfort Amy throughout this difficult time. All our love.

Noreen Horan

November 25, 2007

Dear Cowles Family....There are no words to express how deeply sad I am at the sudden loss of your Mom. I did not know her well, but I feel her darling daughter Amy mirrors her mother's goodness. You will all remain in my prayers.
God Bless and keep you all.
Noreen Noran
Joe Lunday's Aunt

Jennifer Horan

November 25, 2007

I'm so very sad to hear about your mom, Amy. You and Joe and your whole family are in my thoughts and in my prayers.

Stephanie (Adams), Jerry, Zak and Tanner Bussey

November 25, 2007

The first year Mary came to teach at St. Mary's, I was very lucky to have her as my fourth grade teacher. She has been a strong presence there ever since. I remember being ecstatic when my son had the experience to be in her classroom and enjoy her as a teacher. She was truly a wonderful person! We will miss her. Our thoughts and prayers are with all her family and friends.

Cousin Kristin Cowles DelNagro and Family

November 25, 2007

Thinking of you all during this difficult time.

Gary, Emily, and Ted Zielinski

November 25, 2007

The prevailing wisdom among St. Mary's parents over the years has been that your child was in the best of hands when he or she was in the class of one of the "Marys"--at one time, there were four of them. Now, one of our precious Marys is lost to us. Our son Ted, a college sophomore, still counts Mary Cowles as his favorite teacher of all time. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Cowles and Zappia families.

Carol Countryman

November 25, 2007

It has been a long time, Jerry, but I still remember what a good friend and neighbor you were at Sarah. I extend my most sincere condolences on your sister's passing.

Linda Santoro

November 25, 2007

Thank You for being such a good friend to our family. We will miss you.

Paul, Patti and Angelina Donadio

November 25, 2007

Mrs. Cowles was a great inspiration in many childrens lives. She was a very dedicated teacher at St. Marys and was loved by many there. She will hold a special place in our hearts and will be sadly missed.

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