MARY LOTHROP BUNDY

I first met Mary in the late 1980's. I arrived at a lunch late and the only seat left was next to her. That was the beginning of our friendship. Mary was one of the most visionary, kind, and selfless human beings. She was an inspiration to all who worked with her and played a major role in my life and in the lives of countless others. Every year I looked forward to the annual Christmas cards with all the family members clearly labeled. How she cherished her family. Her thoughtfulness and...

Mary was a sweetheart, great company, deft, wise and lively, with an infectious smile and a strength of spirit and commentary that sustained her, no doubt, into her nineties. In the 80´s I was fortunate to have spent many wonderful evenings with Mary and Mac and Will and Andrew and other family members, a recipient of their generosity, kindnesses, good food, inquisitive repartee and hearty laughter. They were grand times! I shall miss Mary, but I was very fortunate to have known her, and...

Mary Bundy was a great lady. My wife, Toni Putnam, her cousin both via biology and marriage, and I attended her Tes Dansant in Manchester in 1997, and she reciprocated by attending our marriage at the Century in 2000. From time to time, Toni and I would talk politics with her over good food. Our disagreements were eminently civilized and her approach low-key. I recently finished reading "The Wise Men" which chronicles the careers of those public figures--from Stimson to her husband--who...