Mary Bayley Carlson

Mary was always very kind and charitable, always willing to help with community issues and social events . Her obituary tells of all her outside endeavors, in addition to her dedication to her demanding career and, at the same time, attempting to take care of a large family at the same time! She must have been stretched thin.

Mary was one of the kindest friends to me and my family. Over the years, we were regular recipients of Mary and Norm's generous hearts on numerous occasions. Mary was an accomplished cook whose homemade gourmet cooking surpassed any fine dining restaurants I have eaten in the US! Her passing has left a hole in my heart as I realize how much she meant to our small family because she had given us so much. Although I will forever miss her gentle smile, I also know that the twinkle in her eye...

In keeping with my mother's previous practice of reading the obits first, I came across this beautifully written one for a woman my own mother would have adored. I wonder if they crossed paths at Friendship Village. Condolences to the family and well done for presenting such an honest and lovely tribute to the family matriarch.

Dear Sarah, sending my deepest sympathy. Your mother lived an interesting and wonderful life. She was a true lady. Hope to see you sometime soon.

Debby and I knew Mary for many years. I was Norm's colleague in the Department of English at WMU and we shared many social and professional contacts. Mary was a gentle presence in our lives, and we will miss her friendship. Our condolences to the family.

I meet Mary while visiting my father at friendship village she was always so polite and kind, she was so happy when football season came around we would talk about the Detroit Lions together I miss seeing her at friendship village