REBECCA "BECKY" ROOTES

Becky lived on Middle Pond Road with us while we studied and enjoyed our studies in Marine science. After college, we all went down to Washington DC to work on the coding of the EPAs registration of Pesticides Library. I am saddened to hear of her passing 2years ago. She was a beautiful women through and through. To her husband, children and grandchildren, I send my love and I´m deeply saddened by your loss. She was so young. She will be missed.

Our dearest neighbor fought this pancreatic cancer bravely and with such determination and resolve. She lived to see her grandchild. We had wonderful dinners together, here and at the beach, and had a great deal in common, talking about our travels, our neighborhood, our children. And whales. She has left us with a deep hole in our heart that cannot be filled. As we say in Japan, "Oshu-sho-sama desu." Our deepest condolences. Ed, we know how much you loved each other, how you took care of...

Dear Rootes-Murdy family - My deep condolences on your loss. I fondly remember Becky’s enthusiasm and dedication to NOAA. She was always full of ideas and passion regarding our conservation mission. Her love of art and creative endeavors was also well known. I am happy to read that she found a home and a like-minded artistic community In Onancock. Take care of yourselves.