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Mary Tyler Obituary
Mary Ann Tyler, 65, of Thousand Oaks, passed away at home on Monday, Nov. 8, 2010 after a 30-year struggle with Multiple Sclerosis. Mary Ann was born on Aug. 2, 1945 in Hartford, Conn., and has been a Ventura County resident for the past 36 years. She worked as a real estate agent in Thousand Oaks, helping families find their new homes for 20 years. Mary Ann was active at St. Paschal Baylon and St. Jude's Catholic Church.
She is survived by her husband of 42 years, Edward "Ted" P. Tyler; daughters, Carol E. Tyler and Jennifer L. Tyler; son, Edward "Todd" P. Tyler IV; granddaughter, Shayna R. Steiner; nephews, David Donahoe and D.J. Donahoe.
Mary was preceded in death by her sisters, Ruth and Louise Sarra.
A visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 12 with a vigil being said at 7 p.m., all at Griffin Family Funeral Chapels, Thousand Oaks. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 13 in the chapel at Griffin Family Funeral Chapels, 101 E. Wilbur Road. A burial will follow at Conejo Mountain Memorial Park, Camarillo.
Please make any contributions in Mary Ann's name to the M S Foundation, 6520 North Andrews Ave., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309. Arrangements were made with the assistance of Griffin Family Funeral Chapels, Thousand Oaks, 230-2800.
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Alisa Diaz
November 23, 2010
I was so sorry to hear about the loss of Mary Ann. I was fortunate to work with her for some time years ago, and in that time I grew to know a very compassionate and strong person. My thoughts are with Mary Ann's family.
November 14, 2010
I was fortunate to only meet Mary Ann Tyler once, and I am sorry about that. She showed a tremendous amount of courage. I hope that courage shines through her family for the rest of their lives.
Bob and Cheryl Baker
Santa Ana, California
November 14, 2010
I only met your wife, Ted, and your mother, Carol, Todd, and Jennifer, just that one time at dinner. It was certainly my loss. She certainly lived a purpose filled life, because she set an example to others, her courage will leave a lasting imprint. She lies at the most beautiful cemetery that I have ever seen. Her life can shine through you.
Bob and Cheryl Baker Santa Ana, California
November 14, 2010
I only met you once, and I certainly wish we had met again. God has set you free, through your struggle you taught your family and those who came in contact with you about true courage! You have a beautiful resting place, I honestly have never seen such a beautiful cemetery...may you rest in peace. If I can be there for your daughter, Jennifer, I certainly will be.
Eva Cota
November 13, 2010
Carol, Ted, Todd, Jennifer & Shayna, My heart goes out to you. My prayers are with you all. Mary Ann was a thoughtful caring mom. It took becoming a mom my self to realize that, Carol :)
I love you sweetie and my God be with each of you through this.
Guille Primero
November 12, 2010
Jennifer, My heart goes to you and your family, all of the blessings from the universe to you all, my you have the straight to go on I love you Guille
Lori McLellan
November 12, 2010
Ted and family, I am so sorry for you loss. Although young I will never forget visiting you all from CT to lovely Southern CA. Of course at that time you only had Carol, who Mary Ann blessed me with being born on my birthday...She was a strong lovely woman and she will be missed by many.. Hope it helps to know that there are many sharing your sorrow this day...Stay strong she is looking down on all of us.
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