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Leonore Annenberg Obituary

ANNENBERG--Leonore. The Trustees and staff of The Metropolitan Museum of Art mourn deeply the passing of Lee Annenberg, who shared with her late husband Ambassador Walter H. Annenberg a great passion for art and for this institution. Over the past nearly 50 years, she played many crucial roles in support of the Met - generous donor, benefactor, and trustee, as well as treasured advisor and friend. Walter and Lee were spectacularly generous, both personally and through their foundation, and their landmark gifts enhanced the collections in ways that will enrich all who pass through our doors now and in the future. The centerpiece of their philanthropy to the Metropolitan is The Walter H. and Lee Annenberg Collection - the sumptuous collection they amassed of 53 Impressionist and Post-Impressionist paintings, watercolors and drawings that are on view permanently in the Annenberg Galleries within the Museum's Nineteenth-Century European Paintings and Sculpture Galleries. Speaking of this outstanding gesture, Lee said simply that the gift was meant "for the benefit of all those who care about art as we do." She will be profoundly missed, and we extend our most heartfelt condolences to the entire family. James R. Houghton, Chairman Thomas P. Campbell, Director Emily K. Rafferty, President

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Published by New York Times on Mar. 13, 2009.

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paul r schieve

August 21, 2012

Actions speek louder than words.Lenore was a women of great action second only to walter.My mother was thrilled and honored to count her as a friend and a great memory.God bless her,the family and there vision.

Y. A.

January 11, 2011

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Anne Becker

March 26, 2009

Dearest family - From Philadelpia to California and back; from New York to England and Washington, DC the Annenberg generosity lives on to have provided us a huge lesson to learn - 'for it is far better to give than to receive'. Thank you and God Bless you and your family - for your lives were our reward and blessing. Thank you for always reaching out and making a difference, a lasting impression has been forged. Fondly, Anne

Hassen Zriba

March 18, 2009

May she rest in peace and all her charity be a light in the darkness of her grave. She was a good woman, and she deserves good destiny. All my sorrow and grief can not compensate for her loss. But that is the law of the Creator and we have to accept it.
Hassen Zriba

Rose Gonzalez

March 18, 2009

Dear Annenberg family &friends;

My memories of her Greatness never dies.
Her good deeds live in our heart forever. In loving memory.

A. R.

March 17, 2009

Dear Annenberg Family and Friends,

I am very saddened to hear about the loss of such a wonderful person. My thoughts go out to you during this time of mourning. May you find comfort in the promise found at Isaiah 25:8 where it promises that "God will swallow up death forever, and he will certainly wipe the tears from all faces." May you also find some comfort in all the beautiful memories you have of Leonore.

Stephanie Roberts Cilley

March 16, 2009

Libby,
I was so saddened to hear of your Mom's passing. My thoughts are with you.

Saddened Mourners

March 16, 2009

The world has lost an absolutely beautiful woman. Her principled love is to be emulated.

Of God, Psalm 145:16 says "He is opening His hand and satisfying the desire of every living thing." Now Ms. Annenberg is resting in God's memory with the wonderful opportunity of benefiting from this promise. Perhaps under the Kingdom arrangement, some of the kind acts that she extended will be returned to her.

May these bible-based promises bring you a bit of solace at this difficult time.

Sincerely,

B.ONEAL

brandon o'neal

March 16, 2009

may your husband and yourself rest in peace

Veronica

March 16, 2009

May the comforting thought from the Bible book of Revelation, the 21st chapter, verse 4 be of comfort to you. It reads: "And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.” May Our Heavenly Father give you the strength you need to cope with your loss and to make it through these difficult days. I offer my sincere condolences to you all.

Daniels

March 16, 2009

Our deepest sympathies to the family of friends who loved her. May your precious memories provide comfort. (Isa. 25:9)

PK Dollar

March 14, 2009

Rest well, Mrs. Annenberg. The work your husband and you did has provided a great foundation for so many. I'm a former Annenberg scholar and not a day doesn't go by that I don't thank my lucky stars that I was able to get that education because you placed value on humanity, not just acquiring more wealth.
Rest well, Mrs. Annenberg.

Henryk Zaleski USN (Ret)

March 14, 2009

Rest in peace, real peace which is forever.

Peter Ranoia

March 14, 2009

What a pair you and your husband are. Both of you are probably helping the Dear Lord in Heaven now. For that is your reward in helping so many causes. I thank you both.

God Bless you and Semper Fi

salome flor

March 13, 2009

My deepest sympathy to the family

D. ZIMMERMAN

March 13, 2009

REST IN PEACE, LEONORE ANNENBEREG

Susanne

March 13, 2009

One of the most fascinating women of her time. Lenore Annenberg was the definition of a life well lived! I hope in my lifetime a wonderful bio of Mrs. Annenberg will be written. An ambassador to the Court of St. James as well as being Chief of Protocol. As I read recent headlines of P.M. Brown's recent visit to U.S.; I wished that Mrs. Annenberg had been available to advise our new President.

We don't have many grande dames in the tradition of a Pamela Harriman, Claire Booth Luce or Mrs. Annenberg anymore. We need to study their lives and learn from their "amazing" experiences.

My condolences to the Mrs. Annenberg's family on what must be, for them, a very sad occasion.

Rev. Valentine Vit

March 13, 2009

John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.(KJV)

SHEILA SMITH

March 13, 2009

Rest in Peace Leonore.

JEAN YOUNG

March 12, 2009

I AM SAD TO HEAR OF MRS. ANNENBERG'S DEATH. I KNEW HER WHEN I WORKED IN THE REAGAN ADMINISTRATION. SHE WAS A DEAR FRIEND TO NANCY REAGAN. MAY GOD BE WITH THE FAMILY.

Cooley Family

March 12, 2009

To The Anneberge Family,
Our sincerest and deepest
condolences are expressed
to you as you mourn your
great loss. The Anneberge
family leaves behind an amazing
legacy. May we never forget
their positive influence, their
unselfish commitment, and hard
work they gave to the community.
At this time, we wish to take this
opportunity to share the promising
and upbuilding warm words that
will no doubt give you a measure of
peace, serenity, strength, endurance
and comfort. "Do not marvel the hour
is comming in which all in the tombs
will hear his voice and come out."
(John 5:28)

Chele

March 12, 2009

It is always sad to lose a love one, my condolences to the family. May God give you the strength you need to get through each day.

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