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Mary McDaniel Obituary

89, died from cancer on Thursday, May 29, 2008. She was born in 1919 in Malden, MA to Ruth (Flanders) and Paul Dawes Turner, attended Malden Public Schools, and graduated from Wellesley College in 1940. In 1942, she met and married Dr. L. Tillman McDaniel. They were long time residents of Newton, MA. Her husband predeceased Mrs. McDaniel in 1994. She is survived by her daughters Mary Eliza Wengren of South Freeport, ME; Ann Ritchie of Waban, MA; Martha McDaniel of White River Jct., VT; Laura McDaniel of Orford, NH, five grandchildren, two great grandchildren, and her sister Clarinda Marshall of Bellevue, WA. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 21 at 2:00pm at the Parish of the Good Shepherd in Waban, MA. Burial will be private. At her request, donations in lieu of flowers can be made to the Hospice of the Good Shepherd, 2042 Beacon Street, Waban, MA 02468.

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Published by Boston Globe from Jun. 5 to Jun. 8, 2008.

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Lesley Waldron

June 19, 2008

Dearest All,
As niece to Mary Eliza, I was so blessed as part of her greater family all my life. Did she ever know how her quiet presence reached me?

The McDaniel children (my cousins)and grandchildren are beautiful people who continue Tilman's and Mary Eliza's giving ways through diverse channels that continue to bring growth, change and healing.

When I saw her for the last time, there were photos on the wall and most memorable was one of her with Tilman in Maine, looking relaxed, open and beautiful surrounded by nature.

Her's is a life to celebrate. Love, Les

Phyllis Nixon

June 11, 2008

Mary Eliza and I worked together at the gift shop of the BIDeaconess for several years and I had become very fond of her and so enjoyed her calm approach to life. I will miss seeing her and hearing about her but am thankful she will no longer be suffering. She will always live in my heart.

Sarah Sbrogna

June 8, 2008

To the McDaniel family:
I took care of Mary Eliza at Youville Hospital during her stay there and often wondered about her after she left. I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. She was a graceful, classy woman and I enjoyed listening to her anecdotes. Mary Eliza's insight was beautiful and she very obviously loved and adored her children. My thoughts are with you in this most difficult time.
Sarah (West 2 nursing assistant)

Longwood Cricket Club

June 5, 2008

Mary Eliza was a great Lady and friend to us all at Longwood Cricket Club. She will be greatly missed but fondly remembered.

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