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Lily Wheelwright Obituary

WHEELWRIGHT--Lily, (Elizabeth Hicks Wheelwright), died unexpectedly March 22, at age 24. Dearly loved daughter of Peter Wheelwright and Eliza Hicks of New York City. Sister of Josephine and Matt. Granddaughter of Mary Wheelwright of Camden, ME and Beth Hicks of Greenwich, CT. There will be a memorial service at 4:30 pm on April 14, at The Meeting House of The Plymouth Church of The Pilgrims, 75 Hicks St, Brooklyn, NY. Donations in her memory can be made to Studio In A School, 410 W. 59th St., NY, NY 10019. Our loss can not be measured.

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Published by New York Times on Apr. 1, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Lily Wheelwright

31 Entries

Lily Robinson

December 27, 2007

Dear Peter,
In the midst of internet research which involved some of your written works from Parsons, I stumbled across this devastating news. I remember when you spoke about your daughter, Lily, often at studio and I want you to know that she will be remembered by all who met her or just had the opportunity to hear about her, as I did. You are truly my mentor and my favorite teacher at Parsons.
My heart is with you and your wife at this time and always,
Love
Lily

Panchito-Bob Engelhardt

September 28, 2007

unhappy that you died...but VERY happy, Lily, that you LIVED

AGATHE SNOW

September 16, 2007

HELLO, THIS IS AGATHE AND I'M SILL TOO SAD BUT I GUESS STRONG ENOUGH TO GET IN TOUCH WITH YOU. I AM WITH YOU AND HAVE BEEN EVER SINCE I MET LILY. SHE WAS A TRULY INCREDIBLE PERSON AND I MISS HER SOUL AND SPIRIT EVERYDAY. I STILL CAN'T HELP SCREAMING HER NAME, BU YET NO ANSWER. SHE WAS A GREAT SUPPORT BUT WHILE SHE REFUSED THAT POSITION AN AMAZING INDIVIDUAL. SHE IS THE ONLY PERSON I COULF TRULY BE WITH IN SPACE AND IN TIME. I FEEL HER SO FAR AWAY. A MISTAKE, A SACRIFICE, A LIFE, I CAN'T SAY, BUT THE OTHER DAY FOR JUST A MOMENT I FELT IT WAS OK, NO FOR ME BUT FOR HER, SHE WAS SO YOUNG YET SO ACCOMPLISHED, ONE LAST MISSION. I'VE LOST SO MANY ALREADY AND ALWAYS THOUGHT LIFE AND DEATH WERE A CHOICE; BUT NOT THIS TIME; NOT FOR A SECOND DID I THINK SHE WOULD DIE. NOW I KNOW SHE LIVES ULTIMATELY, BUT SELFISHLY I MISS HER TERRIBLY. I OFFICIALLY SEND YOU MY THOUGHTS, LOVE AND SUPPORT. CALL ME ANYTIME 917 558 7276.

tatiana mendoza

July 21, 2007

I was so devastated on hearing about lily Now all I have is many wonderful memories.I will always Hold on to them,cherish them and look back on them with a smile on my face.I am so sorry for all who didn't get to know lily.

Amber Maher

June 11, 2007

I just saw your photo once and yet, am sorry for your loss.

Julie Pincus

June 3, 2007

Hello,
My name is Julie Pincus and I went to high school with Lily. How utterly tragic and unjust that she has passed. She was so inspiring to me, as a painter in Angelo's painting class, as a poet in the English classes we had together, and in her original essence, as I watched her at school. I had never met anyone like her. She will always be alive for me. I hope that, someday, in my own art, I can create a just testament to her unforgettable talents and soul. Please accept my genuine condolences. I hope that eventually your family will be able to find peace.

my love to your family,
and always to Lily,

Julie

Dave Place

May 14, 2007

I wish I had known you. Now you are everywhere.

Ellen Ross

April 27, 2007

Dear Eliza and Peter,
I was Lily's first grade teacher at Saint Ann's and to this day have
such vivid memories of her: her passion, will, precociousness
and awe-inspiring spirit.

Never had I imagained I would meet a six year old who could deconstruct feminism and objectification in small person terms -- which she did when she told me she resented that the boys only wanted to be her partner for park because she was pretty. So she stopped wearing dresses and cut her hair. Do you remember?

You brought into this world a wonderous and wonderful spirit. Thank you for bringing her to all of us and I am so very sorry that she left you so quickly.

My heart goes out to you,
Josephine and Matty

Sally Underwood-Miller

April 25, 2007

Dear Peter and family: I am so very, very sorry for your terrible loss. We know your indescribable pain, unfortunately, firsthand. There is absolutely nothing worse than the loss of a child. I wish you strength to endure the dark days ahead.

Ruth Lapin

April 19, 2007

Dearest Eliza, Peter, Josephine and Matt,

Our hearts are with you every day. We will always remember the beauty Lily shared, too briefly, with the world.

Love, Ruth, David, Gaby, Jake and Alexander

April 19, 2007

I will miss you lily. always.

April 19, 2007

I love you LuLu

MasSa'Seen Niles

April 16, 2007

I love you, I love you.

beach ball, waves tall,
building castles, we were small
horseback, daypack,
following dad on down the track,
a good way, a hope day,
when will you come out to play?
go to bed, watch my head, lights-out, can we talk instead?
ski-house, let's get out,
with each other, not a doubt,
friends-e-ternally,
close your eyes, what do you see?
daddy, matty,
mom and sister josephine,
you held my hand, helped me stand, onward through this broken land

one life…longs to fly.
One night, she must say goodbye...

I love you my dear friends...
MasSa'Seen

Leah Ross-Kugler

April 15, 2007

Dear Eliza and Peter,
My husband and I are so sorry for your loss. We hope that the comfort of friends and family, as well as beautiful memories of Lily, will sustain you.
Sincerely,
Leah and Jerry Kugler

April 14, 2007

Dear Peter and Eliza:
An unimaginable tragedy that cannot be felt or uderstood except through experience. We join friends and family in praying for your journey through this terrible time toward acceptance.
The Maxwells

Anna Mechilng

April 13, 2007

Dear Eliza and Peter,
I wish I had words to convey how sorry I am for your loss. Lily had
a way of making anything and everything exciting and beautiful. I was heartbroken to hear of her death. Growing up with her had such
a positive impact on me. Lily continues to and always will enrich
my life.
Much love to you, Josie and Matty.
- Anna Mechling

Nancy Dickinson

April 13, 2007

Dear Hicks and Wheelwrights,
Please accept my condolences for your loss of Lily. Although the Hicks and Dickinson families have been friends for more than 40 years, it's our daughter, Sarah, who knew Lily. Lily took some a figure-skating lessons with Sarah. Right away, Sarah knew that Lily was a special person and held such promise.

Some of the best advice that I've been given is to continue to think of Lily as being merely in the next room and to talk to her as if she were nearby. You don't even need to talk to her, you can "think" to her. It'll do both you and Lily good.
Love,
Nancy

rui Afonso

April 11, 2007

love from barcelona she will be always with us

Randy Beard

April 9, 2007

Peter and Eliza,

I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. I was in Driggs when Mom talked to you on the phone and she told me about Lily. I wasn't sure how to contact you so I tried the Internet. I hope time, family, friends, and hope can help heal some of the hurt. My family and I have you and your family in our prayers.

Randy Beard

April 6, 2007

I'm sorry, and good luck.

Jinhee Chu

April 6, 2007

Dear Peter,
I am so sorry to hear. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Marcelo

April 5, 2007

Love **

Tim Connor

April 4, 2007

Dear Eliza and Peter, We are so sorry to hear your terribly sad news and our thoughts and love are with you and your family.
Tim and Lucy

Marquis Ogden English

April 4, 2007

Dear Peter,
I read in the paper of your heartbreaking loss. I hope the warm memories of Lily will bring you some comfort and a smile. My thoughts are with you at this most difficult time.

Angela Nosari

April 4, 2007

Dear Eliza, Peter, Josephine and Matty,
I taught Lily when she was a senior at St. Ann's and Josephine when she was in the 9th grade.

I was devastated to hear that Lily had died. She was such a talented artist, brilliant writer and always a great presence in the classroom. She was too young to die and I'm so sorry for your loss.

Victoria Benatar

April 4, 2007

Dear Peter and Eliza, I'm so sorry for your loss.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Sincerely
Victoria Benatar

Allyn Hart

April 4, 2007

Dear Eliza and Peter: You are in our thoughts and hearts every minute of the day. Sending love, Allyn and Jerry

Carlo Enzo Frugiuele

April 3, 2007

Dear Peter,

If only words could soothe the devastation of such loss I would leave a long long message. We do reach you with sincere affection in our thoughts and think of you, your wife and children in our prayers and spirit. I imagine your daughter Lily as strong, gentle and bright as her father and, even if I never met her, feel that the world lost a wonderful piece.

Coraggio,
Carlo

Karen Metzger Jeff & Rachel Isreeli

April 2, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May your fondest memories be a continued source of consolation.

Paz de la Huerta

April 2, 2007

Dear Eliza,
I was shattered to hear about Lily's passing. My heart goes out to you , Josephine, Matty and Peter. I would love to get in touch with Josephine, I would love for her to know that I am here to support her in any way I can. Lily's luminous spirit , beauty, and numerous talents will never be forgotten.
Love,
Paz

Peter McCabe

April 2, 2007

Dear Eliza,

I am very sorry to have read in the paper about your terrible loss. My thoughts are with you and Peter and your children Josephine and Matt.

Peter & Wendy McCabe

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