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Mary Triplett Obituary

MARY ROSE TRIPLETT Passed away on March 24th after a courageous battle with cancer. She was 72. Mary was born in Roxbury, Massachusetts, on January 10, 1934, to the late John Daniel and Mary Ann McKinnon. She married the late Lester Triplett in 1954 and spent her life devoted to her family. Mary is survived by her children and their spouses, Donna and Eddie Dulski of Randolph, MA, Linda and Carl Runyon of San Leandro, CA, Robert and Debbie Triplett of San Lorenzo, CA, Kathleen and Donald Raines of Vacaville, CA, Cheryl Thogmartin of Hayward, CA, and Kelly and Daniel Hokanson of Belmont, MA. Mary is further survived by her grandchildren, Danielle Wilkinson, Alyssa Dulski, Cori and Erin Coleman, Jessica, Robert and Michael Triplett; Justin and Kevin Raines; Victoria, Daniel Jr., and McKinnon Hokanson; her great-granddaughter Rhiannon and unborn great-grandson Bradley Wilkinson, as well as numerous cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brothers Edward McKinnon, James McKinnon and John McKinnon and great-grandson Kyle Torres. Visitation for Mary will be held on Wednesday, March 29, from 5:00 until 8:30 p.m. at Grissom's Chapel & Mortuary, 267 E. Lewelling Blvd., San Lorenzo. A vigil service will begin at 7:30 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, March 30 at 9:30 a.m. at St. Felicitas Catholic Church, 1662 Manor Blvd., San Leandro. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in memory of Mary to George Mark Children's House, 2121 George Mark Lane, San Leandro, CA 94578, (510) 346-4624. Grissom's Chapel & Mortuary 510-278-2800 www.grissomsmortuary.com

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Published by ANG Newspapers on Mar. 28, 2006.

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Mary Taylor

April 13, 2006

To all my Triplett cousins and Mary's family I send my fondest regards and my sadness for the loss of your mother, Mary.



I can remember your Mom from the early 50's when she used to come and stay with us on Boylston St. with Donna and Linda. Your Dad would be away on ship or something and she would visit for long periods of time. I remember her energy! She never seemed to sit still; always cleaning house and talking! She had a wonderful laugh and great sense of humor. I think growing up in Roxbury when they did gave our parents a real sense of family and community. My mother loved Mary "Mac", and a big chunk of our collective past is gone now.

I'm so sad for your loss. Love, Mickey (Jordan)

Jo-Anne Jordan-Shepherd

April 12, 2006

I last saw Mary Rose Triplett on the day that her and her family were leaving Massachusetts for California. Although we were all pretty young back then, I remember her and Les and the kids pretty well. You could never forget Mary, in particular, because Mom (Agnes) talked about her all the time. She would always be so happy after talking with Mary on the phone. I know they really missed each other over the years. Now they are together and I can picture the smiles on both of their faces. God Bless You both and I'll see you when I get there.

Suzanne Powers

April 11, 2006

Sharing memories. My memories of our Cousin Mary go back 45 years and then some. Mary was truly an energetic and loving person. She didn't have a mean bone in her body! I am glad I got the chance to tell her all this before she died. I can just see her and my Mother making up for lost time and watching over all of us. They truly loved each other.

Always, Suzanne (Jordan) Powers

Donna Dulski

April 11, 2006

I've lived away from the family for 34 years and my visits have been few and far between but I called my Mom every Sunday morning before she would go shopping with "Little Cathy". She was the person who passed along my east coast news to the siblings and gave me all their west coast news. I've passed that job on to Linda now. She will now receive my call every Sunday. Pass the word, Linda, just like mom did, I love you all!

LINDA RUNYON

April 7, 2006

MOM WAS THE FIRST PERSON I CALLED WHEN I GOT UP AND THE LAST PERSON I CALLED BEFORE I WENT TO BED. I REALLY MISS THAT, AS I HAVE TO CATCH MYSELF WHEN I REACH FOR THE PHONE. IT'S BEEN VERY HARD THE LAST COUPLE OF MONTHS. IF IT WASN'T FOR MY FAMILY I NEVER WOULD HAVE GOTTEN THRU IT. I LOVE YOU ALL AND GOD BLESS YOU ALL.

Alyssa Dulski

April 3, 2006

Dear Family ~ Although I don't see all of you as often as most families do, our time together (especially recently) has been so valuable to me. Now that Nana is no longer physically with us, my learning about who she was in her life will come from getting to know all of you better. Not only am I sad about the loss of my grandmother, but I am sad for not knowing her the way I could have. In these past few months I have been able to put a face to the names for all the stories I have heard. Usually when you meet new people, there is an awkwardness, however everyone has been so wonderful. Unfortunately it takes the loss of a loved one to bring people closer together. I'm sure that while Nana was alive, she would have enjoyed having her out-of-state family to have visited more often. Now that she is watching over us, let's help make her wishes come true!

I love all of you!

~Alyssa

Danielle Wilkinson

March 29, 2006

To My Family,

It had been almost 20 years since I last saw my grandmother. It took her getting sick for me to finally come and visit. I am glad I did though because my daughter got a chance to know and love her, and we'll always have those last few days of photos and memories. If I could turn back time and spend more of it with her, I would. But I can't and I try not to be sad about it. I can only go forward and remember her fondly, as I have been quite often lately. That is how she will live on with me. And I will miss her very much. And to the rest of my family who is so far away, please know that I think of you often and love you all, though we may not see each other enough. Take care of each other and let's not be strangers anymore.

Love,

Danielle

Lynn Pepe

March 28, 2006

Dear Family,



I can not express enough how much I wish I could be there to celebrate "Mom's" life with you and to support all of you, especially my dear friend, Kelly. You have all been family to me over there years. Remembering "Mom" and my Mom, Ruby, at the Bobby Sox softball games, sitting on the bench with us, wearing her yellow and purple All Star jacket with pride as her girls played and won; all the family BBQ's at the house in SLz with a big turkey on the BBQ and all the fans going in the house because they didn't put air conditioning in the houses in SLz back then. :) And the last of the innumerable fond memories was seeing her in the pew on the left side of the Church as I FINALLY walked down the aisle to get married to my wonderful husband, John. Though I am not with all of you physically, know that I am with you in spirit and prayer and will offer Masses and Communions for Mom for her continued celebration with Jesus in Heaven.



Jesus I Trust in YOU!

Prayerfully Always,

Lynn, John, Sarah and Gianna Pepe

Helena, AL

Hans & Carol Roth

March 28, 2006

Found this obit by chance. So very sorry to find Mary gone. We always enjoyed visiting with her at the old Iron Gate.

Nancy King

March 28, 2006

Debbie,

Sorry to hear about your mom. My prayers are with you and your family. I worked with you when we had the Sears contract. God Bless

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