Georgia Elmes Welles

I had the great opportunity to be hosted by Mrs. Welles in her lively villa in the DR. I remember her kindness, generosity, and many stories of fishing. She has planted many seeds in my memory.

Condolences to Deke, Ginny, Jeff, Peter and Chris. I am deeply moved and grieved to find that Aunt Georgia has died.

Dearest Welles Family - I send my heartfelt condolences to each and all of you for your great loss with the passing of Georgia. As she was a blessing to all who knew her, she was blessed by your intimate love and laughters. I pray that you find inner peace as you continue to live in love, peace and respect for the beauty in humanity and the World - following the many legacies that she left. Her eternal presence guides us all - With love, respect and empathy,...

Thank you for your legacy to conserving our natural heritage ... an 'in perpetuity' gift to the future

To The Welles Family, Please accept my condolences on the passing of Mrs. Welles. I am so sorry. Words cannot do justice in describing her incredible life. Her philanthropy and acts of kindness touched so many people locally and around the world. Mrs. Welles helped to improve all of our lives! Mrs.Welles accomplishments will live on forever. Her legacy has been a blessing for everyone. Thank you for all you did. Thank you for your patience and kindness to all of us who grew...

I am so very sorry to hear the news of your mother's passing. I was sure that she would endure forever. It is surprisingly often that I think of her and all of the kind things that she did for me and my grandmother and the wonderful times I had at the houses on Front St. and Hull Prairie. I have not had the good fortune to see her quite some time, but have wonderful memories. Bless you all.

This was a great, great woman..... As a young scalawag, a graduate of MV who was tired of meaningless summer jobs, I got it into my head to create a summer day camp focusing on the arts....to be held out on Reynolds Road. Despite the fact that I had left Maumee Valley in a fit of joyful renunciation of academia that accompanied my hippie liberation, and despite the fact that Gordon Schofield considered me pure trouble, I somehow had the crazy good sense to reach out to Georgia Welles. ...

Georgia was such a wonderful activist both in the art and plant/animal world. I enjoyed working with her on caring for her art collection at home and at the museum. She was a fantastic supporter of art conservation activities which was so very much appreciated. The Welles sculpture garden is such an important part of the museum that one could not imagine the museum without it. Both Georgia and David's purchases for the museum as individuals and as part of the Apollo Society have made...

I am so sad to see miss Georgia has passed. I did her nails for years. I learned alot about many different topics while holding hands. She was a great lady.