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Mildred Seal Obituary

SEAL , Mildred Evelyn On August 3, 2012, MILDRED EVELYN SEAL ( nee Steere) ; loving wife of George Murray Seal, Jr.; loving mother of the late Jennie Foster and the late Gary Gaylor; stepmother of Jeff Seal and his wife Judi, and Kenneth Seal; grandmother of Elaine Eccleston, Kathryn McCrae, Carey, Travis, Kevin and Laura Seal; dear sister of the late Ella Chilicky; great-grandmother of five. She held a master's degree from George Washington University, and was the staff accountant for the Military Sea Lift Command, part of the Department of the Navy.
A memorial service will be held for Mildred on Saturday, September 8, from 1 to 3 at 327 Broxton Road, Baltimore. In lieu of flowers, the family would prefer donations be made in her name to the Arthritis Foundation, www.arthritis.org

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Published by Baltimore Sun on Aug. 10, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for Mildred Seal

13 Entries

Judi

September 17, 2012

I always felt that Mildred and I had a special bond. Early in M-squared's relationship, Jeff and I would visit from NYC where we then lived. Mildred and I would talk to each other for hours in order to let Jeff and Murray have time together. Those early visits laid the foundation for our relationship. I remember how happy Mildred was when we told her that we were expecting our first child and that we wanted her to be known as "Grandmom". She was always interested in what, and how, our children, Kevin and Laura, were doing. Our bond was further cemented about three years ago when we spent the weekend together while Jeff took Murray to visit Charles Epstein in PA. Mildred and I watched endless hours of Little House on the Prairie, and watched the Oriole games together. It was an eye-opening weekend for me, both in seeing how debilitated and dependent Mildred had become (but how she still exerted some independence with certain tasks), and how much work Murray had to do in order to take care of her. I know she was unhappy to move to Keswick, but even she agreed that it was best for both of them. She's left me with many memories that make me smile.

Linda & Bruce

September 17, 2012

We have so many fond memories of our many "reunions" with you and Mildred. (One of my favorites was the suitcase full of toilet paper she brought to Lux[embourg] on her 1st trip there.) In terms of family, friends, and travel adventures, you gave Mildred so much, and, in spite of her physical health, her mind seemed sharp until the end.

August 29, 2012

My sympathy to Uncle Murray and all of Mildred's family. Every time of think of Mildred, I think of her camera and recording all the events of family gatherings.
Rest in peace Mildred

Lorinda

August 25, 2012

This is a difficult message for me to write. To use a public forum to express private thoughts is almost inconceivable. I accept the fact that I am a dinosaur in a modern age of communications.

Mildred and I met at a session of Parents Without Partners. We were both recently widowed and drifting. That proved to be a lucky day. Soon we developed a closeness that would be called a "relationship" today, one which lasted for three decades.

I miss that lady. She was strong, loving, determined, coped with physical problems and enjoyed her second family. She had a special fondness for a peculiar family event known as Broxmas.

Many thanks to all who have communicated with me.

GMS

Pamela Gaylor

August 16, 2012

So many years, so many memories! Christmases, weddings, vacations, family dinners. I'll always remember the first time I met the then, Mildred Gaylor and her "first George," on the campus of Morehead State University when Gary and I were in undergrad school -- and she was sizing up what they both called, "the little girl from the country." But approval came easy, and all was well. And then, when Gary and I married, they seemed so proud and happy for us in spite of our going against their wishes and getting married while we were still in college! When Elaine was born, the then Mom Gaylor, became Nana to us just weeks after we lost Gary's dad. But Nana perservered with life, met her "second George," and kept on being Nana. Complete with shopping trips with Elaine each summer, purchasing school clothes and then bringing them back home and making Elaine model for everyone. Falling in love with George Seal was good for her, and Gary and I were glad she was continuing to live life to the fullest. Years passed and she endured the loss of her children, first Gary and then Jennie, followed by granddaughter Kathryn, with grace and strength; not an easy thing to do! She was a great mother-in-law, and an amazing, strong woman. She will be missed even by those of us many miles away. Rest eternal grant to her, O Lord, and let light perpetual shine upon her. May her soul, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. And George, may God comfort and support you in this time of grief.

Deborah Nopper

August 15, 2012

Mildred was one of a kind. I know Murray will miss her but will have the wonderful memory of their good times together. Who else would trape across a battlefield to keep up with their husband on a trip. You have to admire that. She was a fiesty redhead full of spunk. They don't make them like that anymore! My thoughts are with you.

Betsy Kurtz-Nunn

August 15, 2012

Aunt Mildred will be missed. Always ready for a hug and interested in the latest, my family enjoyed her company. Memories of the great GUM and GAM signs as a child still bring a smile to my face. Rest in peace Aunt Mildred. Uncle Murray, your love for this lady was apparent from the moment we all met her. I know she will be greatly missed in your life.

Sharon Keys Seal

August 14, 2012

I am grateful for the good years that Murray and Mildred had together, and for the way that Mildred embraced the Seal family as she did. May she rest in peace, free of pain and in God's arms.

August 14, 2012

I know we will all miss Mildred. She had spunk, sparkle and was a real trooper. She and Uncle Murray played off of one another with quick wit and intelligence.
They had true love everlasting. My thoughts are with the entire family during this sad time.
Betsy Nopper (Baltimore)

August 14, 2012

Murray,
Please know that I am thinking of you at this sad time.

Susan

Ken Seal

August 14, 2012

You think you know someone, but maybe you never completely do. For all the years I knew Mildred, I never knew the extent of her memorization of the lyrics of a wide range of songs, old and new. When I attended the Keswick Saturday concerts, I found myself sitting next to a toe-tapping Mildred who was blurting out the lines to song after song, everything from You Are My Sunshine to Summertime to Blue Suede Shoes to, inexplicably, Sweet Caroline.

I believe that music was one of her greatest pleasures. RIP, Mildred.

Ken

August 14, 2012

Uncle Murray - Our thoughts are with you.

Virginia & Ted

August 10, 2012

Please except my condolenceses to the family and friends. During this difficult time of grief relying on God will bring you much comfort.

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