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Mary Rainsford Obituary
La Jolla
On September 6, 2020, Mary passed away peacefully at the age of 97, surrounded by family in Bethesda, MD. Mary was born in 1922 in Chicago. She was mother to Frank, Beth, Shirley (Carr), Katherine (Calvo), and Kevin. Grandmother to Marcus Bruno; Joshua, Michael, and Rob Carr; Sean and Leah Calvo; and Kara, Lucia, and Tyler Rainsford. Great-grandmother to Hollis, RIV, and Ellia Carr.Mary loved education. After retiring from the Chicago Board of Education, Mary moved to La Jolla in 1994 with her daughter Katherine and son-in-law Ahmed Calvo. She helped raise her grandchildren, Sean and Leah, while her daughter studied at the UCSD School of Medicine.Mary was loved at Torrey Pines Elementary School in La Jolla, where Sean and Leah attended. She became the Parent-Teacher Association President. Mary touched the lives of many families in La Jolla, and those were among the best years of her life.Always ready to lend a helping hand, her positive outlook sparked joy in others. Mary later moved to the Washington DC area with her family.Visitation: September 18, Baldwin-Fairchild Oaklawn Chapel in Sanford, FL. Funeral mass: September 19, 8 a.m., PDT, Church of the Nativity in Longwood, FL (nativity.org/livestream). Interment: Glen Haven Memorial Park in Winter Park, FL. Please sign the guest book online at legacy.com/obituaries/ lajollalight 1922 - 2020
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Karen Hannsbey
July 31, 2021
I just found out about Mary's passing. I'm gratified to know that she lived such a long, beautiful life, but I know that she is missed. We worked together at CPS; she was at my wedding and we kept in touch for years after she moved to Florida. She was a blessing to everyone who knew her.
Sheila Groves
September 13, 2020
Little Mary as I called her met when her family relocated to Washington DC; I rented them an apartment at Catheral Court. We kept each other company daily. She was a wonderful woman with a big heart ❤ for her family.
Joan Rzonca
September 12, 2020
To Kathy and family : I was saddened to hear of your Mothers passing ,my prayers go out to you at this time of loss .My aunt -in law Mary Gleason here in Chgo was always speaking of her Cousin fondly and their growing up years together as young ladies .Now they are both together in Gods care .
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