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Mary Estes Obituary
Cary
Mary Catherine Estes, 65, of Cary, passed away peacefully on December 18, 2011 surrounded by her loving family.
Mary was born September 24, 1946 in County Dublin, Ireland to the late Joseph Beck and Catherine Powers Beck. She was predeceased by her daughter Susan Fagan and by her sister Rita Corrigan. She is survived by her husband Bob, daughter Rachel Fagan Dail and husband Greg of Garner, son Robert Fagan of the home, and the treasure of her life, grandson Kieran Alain Dail. Also left to cherish her memory are brother Tom Beck and wife Peggy, and brother Joe Beck, all of Dublin, Ireland; parents-in-law Bob and Barbara Estes of Apex, sisters-in-law Gail Lessin of Cary and Cheryl Thomson of Raleigh and their families; special friend Anna Smith; and numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends in Ireland and in the USA.
Mary was a beautiful person who brought joy to everyone who knew her. She made friends easily, and always had a special place in her heart for animals and for those who were less fortunate. Mary was happiest at the beach, reading mysteries, and most of all, when with her precious grandson.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 7:30 pm Wednesday, December 21, 2011 at Brown Wynne Funeral Home, 200 SE Maynard Rd. Cary. A memorial service will begin at 7:30 pm in the Chapel of Brown Wynne Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, please make a memorial donation to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society or the charity of your choice.
Online condolences may be made to www.brownwynnecary.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Mary Estes
December 22, 2011
Mom, love you forever, miss you always x
stephen and sonya mcmanus
December 22, 2011
our thoughts and prayers are with you rachel, robert, bob, greg and kieran and all of mary's family at this time.
Maeve O Donoghue
December 21, 2011
To Rachel, Robert and all Mary family, you are in my thoughts at this very sad time. The photos are a wonderful tribute to a great person who loved life. Rest in Peace Mary..
Arabella Balason
December 21, 2011
To Rachel and Family; My heartfelt sympathy. Praying for your strength and comfort at this time. God bless you. My love and prayers; Arabella
Scott Campbell
December 21, 2011
Bob,
I'm sorry to hear about Mary. I wish I could come to the memorial service.
My thoughts and prayers will be with you.
Jeff Anderson
December 21, 2011
Of course I'm very sorry to hear this Bob. Be with your family and keep us informed of the arrangements.
Stephen and Cathy Sloan
December 21, 2011
Bob,
Cathy and I are both very sorry for your loss. I know words aren't very comforting right now. But we are thinking and praying for you.
Please keep us posted on funeral arrangements. And feel free to ask if there's anything we can do.
Frank Rhodes
December 21, 2011
Bob,
My thoughts and prayers are with you buddy! I know it's hard! Be comforted in knowing that she is in a better place and suffers no more. Please let me know if there is anything that you want or need and I will do my best to make sure it happens. Hang in there and I'll see you soon!
Love you buddy!
Kevin Heathcock
December 21, 2011
Bob,
I'm so sorry. There are no words anyone can say to comfort you during this time. I just want you to know that my thoughts are with you.
Sam Mordecai
December 21, 2011
Sorry, Bob. Better times ahead. Take all the time you need. You're a good man and you all were lucky to have each other.
Gretta Hickey
December 21, 2011
Rachel and Family... A beautiful lady taken too soon.You are in my thoughts..
"God night and God bless Mary "
Karen McManus
December 20, 2011
Rachel, Robert, Bob, Greg & Kieran, Words cannot express how very sorry I am for your loss. Your Mum was a wonderful lady and i'm greatful to have had her in my life. She touched everyone whom she met. Sorry i cannot be with you at this sad time but know that you are in my thoughts xxx
Casey & Cliff Dail
December 20, 2011
Rachel, Greg, Kieran, Robert and Bob you are in our thoughts and prayers at this time. Mary had a heart of gold and enjoyed life.
December 20, 2011
For Mary xx
nessa watkins
December 20, 2011
thoughts and prayers with you rachel rob and your families.another lady taken to early.x.x.x.x. The Watkins family.
the watkins family
December 20, 2011
thoughts and prayers with you rachel rob and your families.another lady taken to early.x.x.x.x.
Michelle Turcotte
December 20, 2011
Rachel my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time.
Love
Michelle
sinead leonard
December 20, 2011
To rachel and family.you are all in my thoughts at this difficult time.
Tommy & Georgina Muldoon
December 20, 2011
It was a joy to have known such a beautiful caring person take care now Mary and may you rest peacefully in heaven another good gone too early
Jeff and Lori Nash and Family
December 20, 2011
Too many years have passed but you all are close in our thoughts and prayers. Our lives are better because we were blessed to have known Mary. May God bless and comfort you with wonderful memories of how greatly Mary enriched your lives .
Deborah Hood
December 20, 2011
Rachel, Greg, Kieran, Robert and Bob, I am so very sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Dianna Knight
December 20, 2011
Rachel and Family: This is a beautiful picture of your mother and a wonderful remembrance of her life! You are in my thoughts and prayers!
Dianna
Laura O'Flynn
December 20, 2011
To Rachel, Robert and families, I am so sad for you at this time, another Avondale original gone to a better place. My thoughts and prayers are with you,
Laura O'Flynn( Costello)
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