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Mary Elizabeth Ground

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54, passed away Thursday, November 29, 2007 at her home following a period of failing health. Born December 8, 1952 in Natick, MA; she was the daughter of Edwin F. and Agnes (Marqus) Whitman. Mary received her BA in Psychology from Lowell College, graduating Magna Cum Laude. Members of her family include her husband William Ground of Rochester, NH; her son Daniel Ground, his wife Sara, and granddaughter Olivia Tucker of Rochester, NH; her father Edwin F. Whitman of FL; four brothers Chris Whitman of MA; Edwin "Eddie" Whitman, Jr. of Boston, MA; Jay Whitman of FL; and Andrew Whitman of Manchester, NH; three sisters Camille Pattie of Natick, MA; Carol Malatesta of Burlington, MA; and Lori Hamilton of N. Chelmsford, MA; and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her mother Agnes (Marqus) Whitman. Family and friends may call Sunday, December 2, 2007 from 5:30 to 8:30 PM at the R.M. Edgerly and Son Funeral Home, 86 S. Main St., ROCHESTER, NH. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday at 10:30 AM at St. Mary Church located on Lowell St. Flowers are accepted or a memorial donation may be made to the Seacoast Cancer Center at Wentworth Douglas Hospital, 789 Central Ave., Dover, NH 03820. To sign an online guestbook please visit: www.edgerlyfh.com.

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Published by Boston Globe on Dec. 1, 2007.

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Brandi Barclay

December 6, 2007

Dan & Sara,
We are sorry for you loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do. Our thoughts & prayers are with you.

Tom, Brandi & Emma

Linda Frimanson

December 5, 2007

To: The Ground/Whitman Family
I couldn't believe it when my mother told me that Mary had past away. I will always remember all the good times we had in our younger days. I feel blessed to have known Mary and her entire family. They are truly special, giving, caring people. Please know that I would have been there if the weather had not been so horrible. I will try to remember to celebrate Mary's life as she had asked. Love,

Jen DiVincenzo

December 4, 2007

Mary was an inspiration to me, and everyone who had the pleasure of knowing her. Her knowledge and wisdom, and great sense of humor will be missed - and will live in our hearts forever. As an employee at Community Partners, I was given the opportunity to be a part of Mary's life for the past two years, and give her much thanks for all of her dedication to the care she provided. Mary was a natural caregiver, and her smile will always be close to my heart. I know that Community Partners will miss her, as will I, and may she rest in peace.

Marty Barclay

December 3, 2007

Dear Dan, Sara and Olivia,
We are saddened by your loss and have been praying for you all these past few months. Our hope is the memories of happier times will bring comfort to you in the days ahead. We will always remember how happy your Mom was at your wedding last year.

Blessings and love,
marty and hugh barclay

Donna and Gino Carmolli

December 3, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Donna Brileya

December 3, 2007

My dear Dan, Sara, and Olivia, This is such a very difficult time for you and I am so deeply sorry that you must endure this loss of one so dear and so close to you. I will always remember her having the time of her life at your wedding. I hope you will find strength in the happy memories that you share.
Love, Auntie Donna

alycia and sterling montgomery

December 2, 2007

It is incredibly sad to see such a loved one leave this earth. However she is in a much better place, without pain and suffering. Mary is still with us all in our hearts
much love
alycia and sterling

nicole doyle

December 2, 2007

Dear Dan & Sar,
We are so sorry for your loss. You and your whole family are in our thoughts and prayer.
take care
Seamus, Nicole,Tiarnan,and Lucy Doyle

Marie, Scott, Kyle and Kevin Abraham,Schleich

December 2, 2007

Dear Dan & Sara,
I am so sorry to hear about your mom. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. I am also sorry we did not made it to NH to see you. Please forgive us. Peace be with you Love Auntie

Maria and Jim Hamilton and family

December 2, 2007

We are so sorry to hear of Mary's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with Bill,Daniel,Sara,and Olivia and the entire Whitman family. Love,

Andrew Whitman

December 2, 2007

Dear Bill, Dan, Sara, Olivia, and Whitman Family,

Our thoughts go out to all of you with deepest sympathy. She was a wonderful sister, mother and wife. Always thinking of others. She will be surely missed. Our heart is with you.

Love,

Andrew, Winnie, John Francis Whitman

Elizabeth Townes

December 1, 2007

Dear Ground Family,
I am a former classmate of Dan's. It's been a while since I have seen him. Another classmate informed me of dan's mom's passing. Dan you are in my thoughts and prayers. Know God is watching over your mom and know she will always be with you and love you. Again I am very sorry to hear of your mom's passing.

Corrine Dubay

December 1, 2007

Dear Bill, Daniel, Sara & Olivia, I am deeply saddened by Mary's passing. My best friend during a huge part of my life, it is dificult to accept. She is now with God and in the embrace of Jesus, she is with her mother and niece in a place full of light and love. She will always be with us. I am so sorry.

Bonnie (Joyce) Marchesani

December 1, 2007

I am so sorry to hear of Mary's passing. She was a woman of incredible courage & dignity, who left this world a better place for her presence. Please know you all are in my prayers

Carll Storti

December 1, 2007

My Dear Friends,
My heart is with you. Mary will always be in my thoughts. I have many fond memories of her which I will cherish forever.

Michael Cunningham

December 1, 2007

To a very very good friend ,who helped me in so many ways ,many years ago
thank you love always

Scott Joyce

November 30, 2007

Dear Bill, Dan, Sara and Olivia, and the entire Whitman Family~
I am sorry to hear of Mary's passing. My thoughts are with you all at this time of sorrow.

Jim & Martha Lord

November 30, 2007

May her soul find the peace and rest she so richly deserves.

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