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for Maryjane Rau
August 29, 2009
Our family sends our condolences, Maryjane was always ready to help and we wish your good memories will sustain your loss. The Shellabargers
Sukeyasu (Steve) Yamamoto
May 30, 2008
I first met Maryjane in 1959 when I went to Brookhaven National Laboratory, where her husband Ronnie was a senior member of the group I joined as a fresh Ph.D. Ronnie became my mentor and a close friend, and through him I got to know Maryjane. She was one of the kindest and most caring persons I knew. She was outspoken about things she passionately believed in in a somewhat eccentric way at times, but I enjoyed her charming eccentricity and loved her for it. It was her way of expressing her strong convictions. A wonderful thing about her convictions was that they never changed with time. She never followed the trend of the time, and I admired her for it. After my marriage we became very good family friends. We fondly remember our skip trip to Vermont, the Rau's visits to our home in Tokyo, and most fondly our stay with them at their house in June 2005, when we went to my 50th reunion at Yale. It was a most memorable last reunion with Maryjane. We rejoice that we were blessed with her friendship. Though we mourn her passing we celebrate her life with much love.
Steve and Keiko Yamamoto
Bellport, August 2007
Frank Uhrlaub
October 4, 2007
It is very sad for our family that Maryjane left this world. She has been a wonderful person and leaves a gap behind, but she will always stay in our hearts. We where so lucky to see her this summer in Bellport and we will always remember the wonderful times we spend together.
Christa Uhrlaub
Frank, Ellen and Maximilian Uhrlaub
Axel, Birgit, Fabian and Lynn Uhrlaub
Kristin Dahl/ Michael Bianchi
September 27, 2007
Michael and I send our love to all of you and are sorry for your loss. We remember Maryjane as a woman of great energy and passion! Always those who continue on bear that challenge - our love is with you.
Elizabeth Shreeve
September 22, 2007
Ronnie, Lyddie, Whitney - we are sad to hear the news. Part of growing up next door to you in Bellport was hearing Maryjane's voice in passionate discussion, the stories of her many adventures - always embracing life. With much love from the Shreeves
Hallie Frazer
September 20, 2007
All our love and condolences extend to the Rau family on behalf of the Frazer family who shared life together on South Howells Pt. Maryjane and her fervent insistence upon "living her bliss" to the fullest, uncompromisingly and with great caring and humor will always fill our memories of Bellport and a time that is no more, which we were priveleged to share.
Much love,
The Frazers
Libby Fowler
September 18, 2007
Maryjane and I probably began our friendship when Whitney and Susan began dancing classes with Elaine Palevsky in the early 1960's. We spent many summer days at the beach together, in the winter we ice skated on the Peat Hole and skied together in Maine and Canada. Maryjane's warm hospitality is part of our happy memories of our days in Bellport.
Eva & Ted Miller
September 13, 2007
Deepest Sympathy to Ronnie, Littie and Whitney, and of course the rest of the family, whom I have never had the pleasure of meeting. May the warmth of her love comfort you all, and through you her love continues to bless others.
When my sister left this world, I received a card I much enjoyed. Could not find it to send you, so I will copy the poem here. I hope it brings you all a little peace as it did me.
The Rose Beyond the Wall
A rose once grew where all could see, sheltered beside a garden wall And as the days passed swiftly by, it spread its branches, straight and tall.
One day, a beam of light shone through a crevice that had opened wide - The rose bent gently toward its warmth, then passed beyond to the other side...Now, you who deeply feel its loss, be comforted - the rose blooms there - its beauty even greater now, nurtured by God's own loving care.
Joyce Edward
September 13, 2007
I should like to extend my heartfelt condolences to Maryjane' family.
I first met Maryjane through our Bellport Book Club. She was an informed, enthusiastic contributor to our discussions, bringing to our talks her keen intellect, committment to the common good, and her many travel experiences, among other things. I also knew her to be a very active member of our local League of Women Voters. In each of these activities, she gave generously of herself.
Don and Genie David
September 12, 2007
Maryjane, unique woman of the world! When Don and I were strolling down a Beijing main street years ago, looking for the post office, we happened upon a lovely lady toting a JAL backpack and a smile. Maryjane burst into tears, so happy to see friends from home, guided us to the PO and through the system and regaled us with her "hutong" adventure stories. She was warm, charming and unexpected, as always. We'll really miss her and send best wishes for peace to Ronnie and the children. Don and Genie David
Susie Spicer
September 10, 2007
Our aunt Mary Jane's drive, love of education and her adventureous spirit impacted all of our family. She was a leader, a pioneer,and a wonderful, successful model for us all. We'll miss her, but we won't forget her.
Maryjane and Ronnie on Vashon Island, 1999
Linda Johnson
September 9, 2007
My memory of our last time together: sharing a delicious lunch of pasta and wine at your woodsy cabin when I brought my friend Betsy to meet you -- the fall air crisp, the leaves vibrant, the conversation just as vibrant -- Maryjane welcoming and gracious...always eager to talk about a book recently read, a place recently visited, and the latest burning political issues and current events...so passionate...often with wonderfully wry observations unexpectedly thrown in. To my cousins Ronnie, Whitney, and Littie, Rick, Omni, and Evan – my thoughts are with you all. Please know that I will always cherish my memories of Maryjane.
Dr. Stan Hamilton
September 9, 2007
My condolences to the family. Be strong for each other, knowing that God is good all the time.
Stephanie Johnson
September 8, 2007
Small but Mighty! For as long as I knew Maryjane, she was on the side of the disenfranchised, the downtrodden, those who had no powerful voices speaking on their behalf. I wish I'd had her for a teacher--she would surely have been patient, tolerant, supportive of a student's honest efforts to learn and grow. As it was I was lucky enough to have her in my family, and to have her two remarkable daughters for my dearest cousins and best of friends.
Linda Chavez
September 7, 2007
In loving memory of Maryjane Rau. We send our thoughts and prayers to our most beloved friends in the Rau and Kitts families.
Always, Linda and David Chavez
josephine zilberkweit
September 6, 2007
Dear Friend
We will miss you!
Shalom, Josephine & John
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