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May you rest in peace, Mary Helen. Thank you for all of the years, all of the love.
Very sincerely yours,
Gaynl
Gaynl Bera
October 07, 2012


Vacaville, California
Sept. 15, 1927 - Sept. 3, 2012Mary Helen Fairchild entered into eternal life on Sept. 3, surrounded by her loving family in her Geyserville home. She was born on Sept. 15, 1927 in Vacaville to Edwin (Bunny) and Helen Power, founders of the Nut Tree Restaurant. She graduated from Vacaville High...
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May you rest in peace, Mary Helen. Thank you for all of the years, all of the love.
Very sincerely yours,
Gaynl
Gaynl Bera
October 07, 2012
To The Fairchild Family,
Remembering wonderful memories of several special Thanksgivings at The Nut Tree, wonderful picnics at Daffodil Days in Inverness, and our connection to Julia Donaldson Sims (Don's grandmother and Karen's great grandmother). Our hearts are heavy, but she is at peace and no longer in pain. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Don and Norma Taylor and Karen (Taylor) Hall
September 27, 2012
To the Fairchild family, I have many, many found memories of Mary Helen growing up with the Nut Tree Family, Dad (Blanchard Rogers)was the gift shop manager.We're given many gifts as we go through life, in your sadness, may there also be joy that you had such a person to love. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Judy Trembley (Rogers)
September 22, 2012 | Bingham, ME
To all Family members: Too many special memories to recount. Great Christmas's together. Her smile and unique laugh will live on forever in our hearts. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love, Cynthia (Garcia) Atkinson (Lincoln, CA)
September 21, 2012
This special lady saved my life more than once over the years. She was an inspiration to me and many others.
Kay Burd (Kile)
September 19, 2012 | Vacaville, CA
To the Fairchild family.
I first met Mary Helen when she interviewed me for a new position at the Nut Tree. She did a good job because I worked with her at the Nut Tree for twenty years, 1964-1984. She was a rock when she needed to be, compassionate and sensitive when a situation called for it and for me, a valued friend, teacher and mentor. She had an unusual ability to talk through an issue and help me come up with my own solution. At least she made me think so. I will never...
Tom Kassis
September 18, 2012 | Carmichael, CA
Jeff- I remember both your parents well as they were especially kind to me as your 5th grade teacher in Vacaville
Sandra Brown Johnston
September 17, 2012 | Honolulu, HI
Dear family, what a truly special person and friend she was to so many. I have so many treasured memories of her and the Nut Tree family in my heart. A beautiful , and wonderful soul.
Caroline Aiken
September 16, 2012 | Grass Valley, GA