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1936
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2024
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Mary Traina Obituary
Mary Ann (Delehanty) Traina, of Clarkesville, GA, passed away on Wednesday, January 17, 2024, comforted by the love of her family. She is survived by her children, Peter and his wife, Karen of Gulf Shores, AL; Jeanmarie Holmes and her husband, Dale of Clarkesville, GA; Julie Ann (Jae) Cosby of Gulf Shores, AL; and Marie Jensen and her husband, Tom of Whidbey Island, WA; her grandchildren, John Paul Cosby, John Burke and his wife, Sara, Kelly Burke and her husband, Timur, and Kevin Stake and his fiancée, Violeta Reyes; her great-grandson, Matthew Burke; and her brother, Frank Delehanty. Mary Ann was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Paul J. Traina; their son, Kenneth P. Traina; her brother and adopted son, James Delehanty; her brother, Martin Delehanty; and her parents, Agnes and Frank Delehanty.
Mary Ann's passion to care for others with grace and generosity is her greatest legacy. Born in Brooklyn, NY, she braved leaving her hometown to live in various cities before settling in Georgia. She lived over 35 years in Tucker, and cared dearly for so many neighbors and in so many ways. Her nursing career included nearly 20 years at DeKalb Community (now Perimeter) College, setting high standards through her teaching of future nurses. She and Paul were long involved in the Catholic Church, and in retirement years volunteered to serve meals to those in need. Mary Ann, Nana to her grandchildren, created special traditions to be a part of their lives, visited and traveled with them out of state and country, and supported them with letters of love, always signed with "Be Kind to One Another."
Visitation is Saturday, January 20, 2024 at 11 AM, at Floral Hills Memory Gardens (Dignity Funeral Home), 3150 Lawrenceville Hwy., Tucker. A private burial will be held.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Boys and Girls Club, Tim Lee Club, which provides summer programs for youth of Habersham County, 2668 Hwy 197, Mt. Airy, GA 30563, 706-903-4131.
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Matt Robbins
January 12, 2025
The year has gone by quickly, but slowly in our missing this beautiful person. Mary Ann, Keep watching over us as we continue to recall your gift to us of Love and Caring. Thank you, God, for this wonderful Lady.
Jonathan, Deanna, & Brekken Barron
January 19, 2024
Mrs. MaryAnn moved next door to us just three short years ago. She was a surrogate grandmother to us. She was so warm and kind. We went over to welcome her to the neighborhood, and when we left I felt as if she was welcoming us. She was such a gem and was so very special to my family. She will be greatly missed by my family, and so many others. She loved big, lived big, and laughed big. We are so thankful for the time we had with her.
Matt Robbins
January 19, 2024
Many decades go I was honored to be introduced to The Traina Family and continued to enjoy the warmth and energy that came from Mary Ann and Paul, and the kids and grands. Laughter, Lessons and Love were shared by them so easily and continually. We give thanks to God for being embraced by them and gently growing older together.
We do and will miss them, knoeing a smile will accompany our memories.
Rest in God´s peace
Ginger NeSmith Walton
January 19, 2024
We lived 2 doors down from the Traina family for many years. Jean and I were classmates at Tucker High School. Marie and my brother were also classmates. Mrs. Traina had an "open door" policy and I always felt welcome in their loving home. She truly had a servant's heart and passed those qualities on to her children. Her memory is sure to be a blessing to her family and countless others. Rest in peace.
Silvia Gonzalez
January 18, 2024
We moved to Atlanta in 1980 next to their home with 5 sons and another on the way, she welcomed us with casseroles and a cake, they opened their home to us , and kept an eye on our house when we vacationed in Miami. Also, on our return, we always found in our fridge, milk, juice, bread brought by them. We will never forget that. Their daughters Jean, Julie and Marie also babysat for us. Our younger children loved to sneak into their patio to chat with them and Grandma Traina and Grandma Delehanty.
May she rest in peace and joy in the company of all her beloved.
With love,
Jorge and Silvia Gonzalez
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