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ANNE GERLI Obituary
92, passed away on Thursday, March 3, 2016. She is survived by her daughters Anne G. Shean, Mary G. Clarke and Carol G. Deane, six grandchildren, one great- granddaughter and her cat, Pussywillow. She was pre-deceased by her husbands Carl W. Gram and David C. Gerli. She was the grand- daughter of William H. Woodin, secretary of the Treasury under FDR. She was the youngest president of the New York Junior League, and advocated for the rights of women and the mentally ill as president and board member of The Women's Prison Association, Girls Service League and Fountain House. She was an avid tennis player and figure skater. Anne was a member of The Skating Club of New York, a national figure skating judge for more than 70 years, and has served U.S. Figure Skating as vice president, Olympic representative, and U.S. world team leader. She was inducted into the U.S. Figure Skating Hall of Fame in 2015. Anne is a past president of the Garden Club of East Hampton. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the USFSA Memorial Fund or East Hampton Historical Society. There will be a memorial service Friday, March 11 at 2pm at Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church.
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Bryan Adams
March 12, 2016
I so enjoyed all the times I got to spend with you in Eleuthera and elsewhere. I will always remember and cherish your wit and spirit. I think all who got to know you were enriched for the privilege.
You and David will always be in my heart.
Bryan
March 11, 2016
Carol, Coco and Mary, so sad about your loss.. When we were in college, Mary, your Mom and your family took me under her wing. I learned so much from your Mom. I will NEVER forget those days. She was an amazing lady. What a privilege to know her and all of you! Your Texas friend,Cathy.
March 8, 2016
My deepest sympathies to the family. So many, many happy memories of Anne, David --- the house in Eleuthera - wonderful tennis games, super dinners, feeding the cats --- and staying in the house with my husband Paul for his last visit to our beloved Eleuthera. One Wonderful Lady.
March 8, 2016
A truly remarkable woman, with a wonderful wit, intelligence and charm. The sport of figure skating has suffered a enormous loss, her guidance and support for the sport will be greatly missed, It was a great honor to know her as a dear friend.
Edwin Cossitt
March 7, 2016
What a sad day.I will always think of her watching the Tennis tournaments .always a wise,thoughtful ,kin and fair person .
We will all miss her .Betty and Leontis.
March 6, 2016
My love to all of you at this very difficult time. You all will be in my prayers and David who loved Anne very much for more than 40 years, has lost a very dear and precious person to him. David will be next to you and pay his last respect and love to Anne.
Blanquita Gerli
John T. M.
March 6, 2016
So sad, the passing of the last of the great women in the second generation after Will and Nan Woodin. My sympathy to her family.
Nina Rumbough
March 5, 2016
She was a terrific lady. Maidstone won't quite be the same. She will be missed.
March 5, 2016
I am sorry to hear about the loss of your loved one.
May the family and friends cherish all the wonderful memories shared together.
(Psalm 121)
March 5, 2016
A truly remarkable woman, with a wonderful wit, intelligence and charm. The sport of figure skating has suffered a enormous loss, her guidance and support for the sport will be greatly missed, It was a great honor to know her as a dear friend.
March 5, 2016
May your hearts be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times you shared together as we celebrate a life well lived. Psalms 90:10. Annie C. Ga.
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