Photo courtesy of Bangs Funeral Home - Ithaca
Ithaca, New York
Oct 5, 1955 – Jun 24, 2012 (Age 55)
Andrea Riddle, Founder of the Elizabeth Ann Clune Montessori School of Ithaca, died peacefully in her home on June 24, 2012 at age 55 after a year-long battle against lung cancer. Andrea will be forever remembered for her intuitive wisdom and her profound connections to others. She will be deeply...
Read MoreMy thoughts and prayers are with Andrea's family at this time. Her presence was magnificent and her positive influence on this planet will be experienced and appreciated for many generations. All of my love to the Montessori community as well. You are wonderful!
Ellen Campbell
July 25, 2012 | Tucson, AZ
What a loss! The world has one less loving person to help us conquer fear and hate. Her accomplishments speak of her wisdom more than words ever will.
Larry Humphries
July 23, 2012
So deeply sorry to read of Andrea's illness and passing. Blessings and comfort to those who knew, loved, and were warmly impacted by her commitment to teaching and education.
Dawn Roe
July 20, 2012 | Oakland, CA
Beloved teacher of my son...valued mentor to me and my students...model of entrepreneurial educator and administrative peacemaker...
Thank You, Andrea....
David V. Williams
July 11, 2012
Proverbs 17:17 says, "A true companion is loving all the time, and is a brother that is born for when there is distress." May you find peace and comfort in your family and friends at this difficult time of loss.
July 07, 2012
Sorry to hear of this untimely passing. My thoughts at with the family. I have good childhood memories of our time together in elementary school.
Diane Westerback
July 04, 2012 | New York, NY
It is hard to imagine saying either "Montessori" or "magic" without thinking of Andrea. When I first saw her teach I knew she had a special gift. And what she accomplished with it is truly remarkable. Her Montessori schools are her legacy, and I am proud to have shared with her the growing of the Elizabeth Ann Clune Montessori School of Ithaca. Andrea's insight and energy - yes, call it magic - graced so many lives. As educator and friend she will be sorely missed and fondly remembered.
Carol Hill Faber
July 04, 2012 | Osprey, FL
Yit-ga-dal v'yit-ka-dash sh'mei ra-ba, (A-mein.)
b'al-ma di-v'ra chi-ru-tei, v'yam-lich mal-chu-tei
[ v'yats-mach pur-ka-nei, vi-ka-reiv m'shi-chei. (A-mein). ]
b'chai-yei-chon uv'yo-mei-chon
uv'chai-yei d'chawl beit Yis-ra-eil,
ba-a-ga-la u-viz-man ka-riv, v'im'ru: A-mein. (A-mein.)
Y'hei sh'mei ra-ba m'va-rach
l'a-lam ul'al-mei al-ma-ya. [ Yit-ba-rach ]
Yit-ba-rach v'yish-ta-bach,
v'yit-pa-ar v'yit-ro-mam v'yit-na-sei,
Ythsta Prather-Resovich
July 03, 2012 | Ophir, CA
Andrea was my son's teacher -- the best teacher he ever had. Her passing is a terrible loss. Her work goes on and will honor her in perpetuity.
David Lehman
July 02, 2012 | Ithaca, NY