Fairfield, Connecticut
IRWIN Marissa Irene Irwin, age 40, of Washington, DC, passed away peacefully on the 4th of July 2006. She is survived by her husband, Hans Verolme; her parents Robert and Leanore Irwin; sisters, Leeann and Elisa; and many dear friends and family around the world. The family welcomes friends on...
Read MoreI am so sorry to hear of Marissa's passing. Marissa and I were BVS volunteers in Europe (I was in Belfast while she was in Holland) and then I had the pleasure of celebrating her beautiful wedding in Connecticut with her family and friends. She was truly a blessing and a very special woman. My deepest condolences are with Hans and her family.
Lisa Long
July 15, 2006 | Washington, DC
Hans, Mr. and Mrs. Irwin:
While no words can erase your grief, I hope there is some comfort in knowing that Marissa touched many people in so many positive ways, and that she will not be forgotten.
I met Marissa through the Beloit College Alumni Group in Washington, D.C. She and I were part of the original planning and organizing team for this group. I was immediately impressed by her open friendliness, her kindness, and her eagerness to contribute.
Although...
Tom Dickinson
July 11, 2006 | Arlington, VA
Dear Hans, Mr. and Mrs. Irwin and Family: While I have only had the pleasure of Marissa's company on several occasions, she left a very remarkable impression on me and I understood instantly how special she was to everyone who had the fortune of meeting her. Please accept my deepest condolences for your loss.
Stephanie Ko
July 10, 2006 | Washington, DC
Dear Leanore and family,
I was so sorry to read about Marissa. I know that she is at peace now and hope you will find some comfort in that.
My sympathy to you all in your sorrow.
Ginnie R. (Main Library)
Ginnie Rabacs
July 10, 2006 | Fairfield, CT
Beste Hans en familieleden,
Heel graag wil ik mijn deelneming betuigen met het verlies van jullie dierbare Marissa.
Persoonlijk heb ik Marissa niet gekend; maar wat Gisela mij over Marissa vertelde, zou het beslist een verrijking zijn geweest, om haar te hebben mogen meemaken!
Bid jullie Gods Kracht toe in deze zo verdrietige tijd!
Netty van Thiel
July 09, 2006 | The Netherlands
dear leanore-sorry to read of your great loss.condolences to all the family .prayers to st jude helped me when i lost mary -john
john magner
July 09, 2006 | Fairfield, CT
dear Lenore & family,
i'm very sorry for the loss of your daughter...it's so very hard to go through...sincerely, Cindy Peters Fairfield Woods Library
Cindy Peters
July 08, 2006 | Trumbull, CT
Dear Hans, Mr & Mrs. Irwin,
Please except my heart felt sympathy. Marissa & I were best of friends in high school. Eventhough we lost touch through out the years I would still think of her frequently. I have shared many memories of her with my daughter. She touched my life and I am truly saddened by this.
Susan Ezepchick
July 07, 2006 | Bridgeport, CT
Dear Hans,
I am really sorry for your loss. A heartfelt hug to you and your family.
Laura Flores
July 07, 2006 | Washington, DC
