MARY CAY CAVANAGH

Mary Cay was an amazing person and friend. Not a day goes by when we do not think about her. I know she is watching over us all the time and it at peace.

FROM FRANCE,C est avec tristesse et déception, j ai connu mary cay et je la garde au fond de mon coeur je pense à sa maman son père frères et soeur.

I saw Mary Cay for the first time in many years at a party. She was so full of life, laughter , hope and ambitions. What a shock to learn of her death. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family.
Sue Potempa, Hawthorn Woods
Class of 72

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

I worked with Mary Cay at Delta; she was a wonderful and caring person. I was truly blessed to know her and she will never be forgotten. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.

I only just heard of Mary Cay's passing. You were a good neighbor as well as a great manager. You made coming to work fun and encouraged personal growth. Heaven's new resident will be busy helping others around her.

I had the great honor of knowing the wonderful, generous Cavanagh family back in the late '70s and early '80s. (I was going to school at then Rosary College, now Dominican University, with Mary Cay's youngest sister Megan.) There were so many times I spent over at the family home in River Forest I couldn't begin to count. The entire family was always welcoming, joyful and great fun to be around. When my wife Bonnie alerted me to the death notice I was saddened and immediately thought of not just Mary Cay, but the entire family of loving people. My heart goes out to you all during this rough time and I hope you can come to grips with this tragedy. It isn't the best solace to know how loved Mary Cay was and you all are, but it is true nonetheless. Take care of yourselves and each other. You are one of the nicest families I've ever had the pleasure and privilege of meeting and knowing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Mary Cay and I started delta airlines together in 1978 in NY ..we followed paths to den and utah..I was lucky to have her as my superior and she has made a lasting impression on me with her compassion, uniqueness, brilliance and sense of humor...she was not only the best supervisor but a good mentor. SHE sent ME well wishes with my serious illness 10 years ago..I didnt think after delta she would remember me....and now I will NEVER forget her..God's will be with her and her family. Nancy Novak

I had the honor of working with Mary Cay in SLC Reservations. She was not only a manager, but I was lucky to call her friend. She will be greatly missed by all her knew her. My thoughts and prayers be with you her sweet family. God Bless.

Mary Cay was a really wonderful person. I don't think I could have survived high school without her as a friend. Although our lives went in diffrent directions, I always knew that I had a true friend in Mary Cay. May God bless and take her home.

I can hear Mary Cay's laugh vividly in my head and I hope I never lose that memory. She is truly an amazing wonderful person that was taken from this earth too soon. I am so lucky to have crossed her path in this life since I am a better person for having known her. My heart goes out to her wonderful caring family. May God give you the strength to get through this.

I only recently met Mary Cay, but as you can imagine, she made a lasting impression. She wanted to come out to the lake for a boat ride and see the sunset over the water. She was surrounded by friends and family, and I was grateful to be a small part of such an enormous evening. The laughter, the love and more laughter from that night is what I will always remember. Thanks Mary Cay for letting me share your sunset...it was a beautiful ride.

Laughing until the ride ends, and the sun sets...

Mary Cay, you were a joy to know! Even the last time I saw you on Labor Day your smile was radiant, your outlook positive, and you made me laugh, as always! We are so sad to lose you, but the angels have joyous days ahead of them! RIP sista friend ...
Alanna (hey, and find my dad and massage his bad back, will ya?)

I just heard this sad news and my thoughts and prayers are with you, her family. I was fortunate enough to work with Mary Cay for many years at Delta and she was always one of the bright lights of the "SLC Res" leadership team. Her sense of humor and laughter touched our hearts during the many good years and helped sustain the SLC team through the tough years. Mary Cay was definitely one of a kind. Debbie Siek - retired Delta VP Reservation Sales

My thoughts and prayers are with everyone who loved Mary Cay. I smile when I remember Mary Cay driving me around SLC in her yellow "bug". She was a lovely, positive woman who loved life and did everything she could to enjoy each day.

MC was a wonderful supervisor. I will miss the times we shared at Delta. She was so full of knowledge and wisdom. Your spirit and enthusiam will be missed! But it is only for a time. God be with you till we meet again.

Entertain the Angels MC, and fluff your wings often:) I love and miss you. God Bless your family, and give them strength now, and always. Myra Telleria

A twinkling star has just been added to the heavens. May the Holy Spirit strengthen you, her family, and provide you with a peace that surpasses all understanding. We were blessed for having known Mary Cay. A fellow Fribourg student and traveller. Danielle Dufour Compton

Mary Cay was more than a supervisor at Delta. She was a "sista-friend" and someone I admired greatly. Few people can have the effect she had on so many. Such an amazing woman-a kindred spirit...through my tears, I can't help but laugh when I look through our emails and recall our funny conversations!

I will always remember the wonderful attitude and infectious humor that Mary Cay spread to everyone she met. She will be greatly missed.
Kelly Marchant - Kaysville Utah ( co-worker at Delta Air Lines)

You will be in my prayers sister.I will miss talking to you,listening to your advices and experience.You have made me a different person.See you soon Cay...

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Mary Cay thanks for so many happy memories. Your smile and humor could light up any social gathering. You fought a courageous battle and never lost your positive spin on life.

Rich A., LaSalle/Fribourg

MCC - you may be leaving us, but those on the other side are welcoming you and are excited for you to be there and make them laugh - you will be missed over here!

I met Mary Cay in 1974 while enrolled in a study abroad progam and her upbeat attitude and zest for life never seemed to fade. Over the years we would see each other at reunions, and she truly was the life of any gathering. Late this past summer, many of us gathered again in Massachusetts, but even though she was not able to attend. We called her from the party and she spoke with many of us, and still, she had such life and never once uttered anything negative. Recounting many events and occurences from long ago, she once again stole the show.
God bless you MC, heaven won't be the same with your humor and thanks for just being the person you were.

Rich Ansel
ACP/Fribourg,Suisse

I am so very sorry for your loss. I'm proud to have known Mary Cay and will keep your family in my prayers.

Mary Cay and I were friends from way back in BVC. She was always wonderful to be around! Although I haven't seen her in many years I will always remember her laughter and love of life. May God grant Mary Cay eternal peace and may his perpetual light shine on her. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Mary Cay,we will miss your laughter
you will never be forgotten

Mary Cay was a friend to all in our class at Trinity. Her sense of humor will always be remembered. My thoughts and prayers are with you as you celebrate her life.

I will miss waving to Mary Cay as she walks to her massage therapy practice, her bright smile and vibrant backpack visible for blocks. Her sense of humor, joy of life, and compassion for others will be missed.

Your laugh and the light of your life will be missed by all of us who knew you. Mary Cay is in a better place and we who knew her have lost a piece of that better place on Earth.

Mary Cay was an absolute sweetheart and her presence filled the room with sunshine and laughter! I was truly blessed to know her and she will be missed, but never forgotten!

I met Mary Cay while she was going to UCMT in Utah. We were classmates together. She was always so sweet and full of humour and intelligence. I am so lucky to have been able to have her in my life. I will miss you Mary Cay!

Pal-Z, you may be gone but you will never be forgotten. Each time I wear a pair of the many earrings you made for me I will hear your laughter ringing in my ears. Heaven will never be the same now that you've arrived ! We love you my friend. Marylee & Ron

MC...you are my most favorite memory of Delta! We shared so many laughs, tears, jokes, favorite Hawaii spots! I miss you already, my sistah! aloha oe...until we meet again...and we will. love you heaps!

I knew Mary Cay through the Biznet organization of which she was an active, vibrant, fun member. Her passing saddens us all as the world has lost too early a lovely person.

Love you Cay-Man.....

Scardino

I will always love and remember you, Cay-Man.....

Scardino

I am deeply saddened to hear this news. Mary Cay and I go back many years, and I will never forget her wonderful sense of humor. She always made me laugh. She is at peace now.

I am so sad to hear of the loss of such a wonderful lady. May 1000 angels surround you. Mary Cay was a supervisor to me at Delta and she was always wonderful and positive to be around. She will be truly by me and so many others. I thank her for the positivity she always brought to those around her and my blessing go out to the Cavanagh family during this time.

Lots of Love, Annalee

I went to school with Mary Cay at UCMT. She would crack jokes wtih her classmates and was very dedicated to learning how to be a compassionate and caring massage therapist. She will be sorely missed by me and others from her class. Peace and Love.

Mary Cay, I will miss you dearly sweet friend.
Til we meet again

I'm so devastated by her leaving us. Mary Cay was my supervisor at Delta Airlines for a few years. I adored her and called her "my Super Duper". She contributed so much to my life. When the notice came into my email yesterday a miraculous thing happened. I was scrapbooking and among the things I found in the shoe box was the wonderful book mark she had given me.It's dark blue covered with stars. Says "Making The Difference". On the back she signed "Thank you, Sonis !!". Can't stop thinking about her,

Love, Sonia Smith

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

"A life has ended, but the end is also the beginning. Rest in peace sweet friend. You will never be forgotten."
Love you always,

I never met Cay, but work with her sister Liz. Liz and her family have been devoted to Cay and her comfort and quality of life. It is clear to me that Liz's love for Cay is deep and they are lucky to have each other. Liz told me that October 23rd will now be a celebration of Liz's birth and of Cay's life.

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.