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MARY LEE WIEHL, of Westport, CT and Vero Beach, FL
She was born in New York City August 28, 1924, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Vance Hewitt. Mrs. Wiehl attended Mrs. Roosevelt's Todhunter School, graduating from the Chapin School and Vassar College, class of 1945-4.
She worked as a Researcher for Life magazine, then as a Lecturer at the Metropolitan Museum of Art Junior Museum. Mrs. Wiehl married Ernest Wiehl of Fairfield, CT in 1948. Mrs. Wiehl was active in the Girl Scouts, YWCA and American Red Cross. She had a keen interest in 19th and early 20th century American prints. She worked part-time in the Yale University Art Gallery Education office, then Davison Art Center of Wesleyan University and as a cataloguer at the National Academy of Design in New York.
Mrs. Wiehl was a member of the American Historical Print Society, Bridgeport Ladies Charitable Society, the English Literary Society, the Junior League of Eastern Fairfield County and the Junior League of Indian River in Vero Beach, FL. She was also a member of the Colony Club of New York, the Fairfield Beach Club, Pequot Yacht Club and Brooklawn Country Club. She was also a member of First Church Congregational in Fairfield, CT and Community Church of Vero Beach, FL.
She is survived by her husband Ernest A. Wiehl; her daughter, her sons and their wives: Margaret Gilfoy of Sherborn, MA, Richard and Dana Wiehl and Peter and Karin Wiehl, all of Bridgewater, CT. Mrs. Wiehl is also survived by five grandsons and their families: Jamie Wiehl; Thomas, Kristin, Elliott and Henry Wiehl; Evan, Chelsea and Nora Wiehl and Jackson Stokes; Nathan, Stephanie and Paige Gilfoy and Jed, Catherine and Fern Gilfoy.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Bridgeport Ladies Charitable Society, PO Box 320132, Fairfield, CT 06825, or Literary Services of Indian River County, 1600 21St, Vero Beach, FL 32960.
Arrangements are under the direction of Strunk Funeral Home, Vero Beach.
An online guestbook is available at www.strunkfuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
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6 Entries
April 27, 2017
On behalf of Girl Scouts of Connecticut, we offer our condolences for the passing of your loved one, who was a sister in Girl Scouting. We offer you our sincerest thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Mary Barneby, CEO
Katie Erickson
April 24, 2017
Dear Ernie , Peggy & family,
I am so saddened having heard of the passing of your beautiful wife & mother.
Both Ernie & Lee were steadfast friends of my parents, having wintered right next door to each other for many, many years. My parents couldn't have hand picked better people to have as next door neighbors. I wish you all peace in this sad time.
Larry & Nancy Leach
April 13, 2017
Mr Whiel and Family,
Nancy and I extend our most heartfelt sympathy with the passing of your lovely wife and mother. Words cannot express the sadness we feel. She was such a sweet person and always made us feel special each time we saw her or heard her cheerful greeting on the phone. You are all in our prayers.
Respectfully,
Larry & Nancy Leach
Larry & Nancy Leach
April 13, 2017
Mr Whiel and Family,
Nancy and I extend our most heartfelt sympathy with the passing of your lovely wife and mother. Words cannot express the sadness we feel. She was such a sweet person and always made us feel special each time we saw her or heard her cheerful greeting on the phone. You are all in our prayers.
Respectfully,
Larry & Nancy Leach
Penny Buzby
April 12, 2017
Dear Ernie and Peggy,,
Scott and I send to you both our sadness and sympathy with the passing of your dear wife and mother. She was an extraordinary woman with contagious warmth and kindness combined with a curious mind with which she shared her vast knowledge and
interests. We will miss seeing her lovely smile and hearing her gentle friendly voice.
Your family will have so many wonderful memories to share with each other and we hope they will bring you comfort.
Affectionately,
Penny Buzby
Bill & Gerda Fink
April 12, 2017
Ernie,
Gerda and I are so sorry to hear of Dear Lee's passing. Our hearts go out to you and your family. I often reflect on our several memories of cruising together and how you and Lee opened your beautiful Vagabond stateroom to me all those years ago. It was the beginning of a treasured friendship. I even enjoyed cooking to Lee's special standards. What a wonderfully full life you enjoyed together. You will remain one of my most favored travelling companions and I am grateful for your kind and gracious friendship.
Fond regards from your pal,
Bill
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