Mary L. BOWERMASTER

Mary was an inspiration to everyone who knew her but especially my dad, Burl Hays. When he retired, he started walking at the track in Fairfield. He was pleasantly surprised to find that Mary, a long time friend of the family, also walked on a daily basis in the "wee" hours of the morning. Then a third walker came along, Lucille, and they fast became the "Three Walking Musketeers". They watched out for each other. As time went on,phone calls were made when someone wasn't going to show up...

I knew Mary when I first started playing tennis at Riverside Racquet Club. I was her partner in the inter-club tennis. She was a very good tennis player and friend. I just heard she passed away and we all will miss such a wonderful person.

so sorry to hear of marys passing. she was a great person. her and i were in sr. olympics together and she taught me a lot. we practiced together often at fairfield track.as well as going to nationals.i will miss her.

Don, Rusty, and family,
You are in my thoughts and prayers. Your mother was truly a BEAUTIFUL lady.

Aunt Mary was a very loving,kind and sweet person.She was real precious jewel to us all.We love her and will deeply miss her.

so sorry to hear of marys passing. i just talked to her a few weeks ago. i feel we were very close, as i was in senior olympics with her and we practiced together 3 times a week for years. she was a great friend for a lot of years. janet kurzner

At the passing of the last surviving relative of my Mom & Dad's generation, I share a few reflections about Aunt Mary. She was an authentic human being and one of the kindest persons I have ever known. As I was growing up, especially in my teen years, she often bolstered my saging self-esteen. Whether it was coming in first in a spelling bee, or winning the American Legion essay contest, she hugged me and told me how proud she was. Uncle Don did the same.
My fondest memory of Aunt...

Your mother/grandmother was a friend of ours and she will be missed by all of us who knew her. God Bless You All! Mary you have won the final race

Don & Russ:
What great parents you had.Your mom and dad were the best.Russ,I still love the story about your mom chasing and catching you when you disobeyed her. Your mother was super athlete and a super mom.We loved her dearly and the wonderful times we had.She will be missed,but not forgotten. Love, Pat and Joe